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\n\t\tI visited London\u2019s only pub attached to a tube station (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tI visited London\u2019s only pub attached to a tube station (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/p>\n
When the sun is shining, there\u2019s nothing quite like a trip to the pub<\/a> to enjoy a crisp, cold drink<\/a>.<\/p>\n And in London<\/a>, you\u2019re not short of places to go for a pint, as there are more than 3,000 boozers across the city.<\/p>\n But of all these, there\u2019s only one that\u2019s actually located inside a London Underground<\/a> station, and it\u2019s in an incredible spot right on the platform.<\/p>\n Tap on the Line is London\u2019s last remaining pub attached to a Tube station, and it can be found at Kew Gardens<\/a> Station.<\/p>\n Now, I wouldn\u2019t exactly go as far as to call it a hidden gem, as thousands of people pass by it every single day. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\tWelcome to the Slice\t\t\t<\/p>\n The Slice<\/a> is your weekly guide to what\u2019s happening in\u00a0London<\/a>, so if you\u2019re looking for restaurant<\/a> reviews,\u00a0drinks<\/a>\u00a0deals or just a great new exhibition to visit on a rainy Saturday in the capital, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll be in your inbox every week, bringing you expert reviews, exclusive deals and the latest events.\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n But if you don\u2019t frequent this part of London, you\u2019d be forgiven for not knowing it exists.<\/p>\n When I told friends I was going to visit this pub, they were intrigued \u2013 particularly by the wall of windows at the back that allows for a direct view of the District Line and Mildmay trains as they pass.<\/p>\n My goal was to get a glass of wine and nab a front row seat, but, as you\u2019d expect, obtaining one of these coveted tables isn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n \t\t I was prepared to have to wait to get close to the windows, but I was stunned to see that the atrium was almost empty when I arrived.<\/p>\n Delighted, I headed for a table, only to be turned away. It turns out this part of the pub is used as the main dining space during peak times.<\/p>\n So when I rocked up just after 6pm on a Friday and said I wouldn\u2019t be eating, I was swiftly directed elsewhere to save the space for those having food.<\/p>\n If you want a chance to sit in the best seats in the house, you\u2019ll need to visit much earlier in the day. <\/p>\n Georgina Wald, the comms manager at Fuller\u2019s (the pub\u2019s owner), tells Metro: \u2018The atrium does tend to be for dining only, but during quieter times, people are welcome to come and have a drink there and watch the trains.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018Our busiest times are the weekends and 4 to 7pm weekdays. For weekends or specific seating, we definitely recommend booking.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t I was half tempted to order an \u00a318 plate of sausage and mash just to really commit to the bit, but my disappointment was assuaged when I discovered you can still see trains from inside the main bar area.<\/p>\n There are three windows along the back of the pub, which also look out onto the platform.<\/p>\n My view was almost perfect, but the same couldn\u2019t be said of my husband\u2019s.<\/p>\n The catch is that the tables are positioned so that only one person can see the trains, while anyone you\u2019re with has their back to them. <\/p>\n If you both want to see, you\u2019ll have to play a strange version of musical chairs and keep swapping seats.<\/p>\n \t\t Whether or not you get a window seat, I can honestly say the pub is still worth a visit if you\u2019re in the area.<\/p>\n It might be part of a chain, but it\u2019s incredibly characterful in terms of the way it looks and the location.<\/p>\n I was taken aback by the decor at first, having been expecting the place to lean into the whole train theme (a bit like Cahoots in Soho), given its history. <\/p>\n Instead it\u2019s decked out in bright colours, tropical flowers and exotic birds.<\/p>\n \t\t This makes total sense, though, as the interior design is inspired by the pub\u2019s proximity to Kew Gardens.<\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s the primary reason for a lot of visitors to the area coming through the station,\u2019 Georgina explains.<\/p>\n But if you look really closely, there are a few subtle nods to trains hidden around the place. <\/p>\n As I was leaving, I spotted the words \u2018mind the gap\u2019 hidden in the flooring.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tHave you been to the Tap on the Line?<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSign up to The Getaway Expert, your exclusive seven-day guide to travelling with confidence from Metro’s travel editor, Alice Murphy.<\/p>\n For those who aren\u2019t bothered about the trains at all, the pub has a cute outside terrace with festoon lighting strung up overhead. <\/p>\n This looks out onto Kew Gardens Parade, a quaint area with several independent shops and cafes, and it\u2019s beside the entrance to the station, so you can watch commuters come and go as you sit back and relax.<\/p>\n The drinks menu is solid. It even features several American IPAs and Belgian beers, for anyone wanting to try something a little different, and I thought the prices were pretty standard for a London pub.<\/p>\n My final verdict? <\/p>\n I may not have had the full experience during my visit, but I was charmed by the place nonetheless and can easily see it becoming somewhere I visit on the regular. <\/p>\n Do you have a story to share?<\/p>\n Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_292543440-079e.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe pub has incredible views (Picture: Fuller\u2019s)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_292543649-8b42.jpg\")
\n\t\tThere\u2019s a wall of windows in the atrium (Picture: Fuller\u2019s)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_292543933-520e.jpg\")
\n\t\tThere are some windows at the back of the main bar area (Picture: Fuller\u2019s)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_292543700-f00a.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe decor features a lot of brightly coloured flowers (Picture: Fuller\u2019s)<\/p>\n
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