Restaurants in Hillingdon borough range from a 16th-century pub to an Ethiopian cafe and a late-night takeaway. This guide covers 10 places across Hayes, Hillingdon, Colham Green and Uxbridge, with addresses, cuisines and practical details for each.
Quick answer: For a historic sit-down meal, try The Red Lion on Royal Lane. For South Indian and Sri Lankan food, try Sarasas in Hayes, and for a Thai and pub-food split, try Thai Spice at The Hut.
Restaurants in Hillingdon borough at a glance
| Restaurant | Area | Type | Notable fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasas | Hayes | Multi-cuisine restaurant | South Indian, Sri Lankan, North Indian and Chinese dishes |
| The White Hart | Hayes | Pub & restaurant | Close to Heathrow Airport |
| Sheger Cafeteria | Hayes | Ethiopian cafe | Ethiopian coffee and food |
| TSK Perfect Chicken | Hayes | Takeaway | Opens daily until 11:30pm |
| The Village Fish & Chips | Hillingdon | Takeaway | Fish and chips, kebabs, burgers and Pukka Pies |
| The Red Lion | Hillingdon | Pub restaurant & hotel | 16th-century, Grade II listed building |
| Thai Spice at The Hut | Colham Green | Pub & Thai kitchen | Dedicated kitchen extension |
| Star of India | Uxbridge | Indian restaurant | Long-standing Uxbridge Road fixture |
| Betty’s Cafe | Uxbridge | Cafe | Food Hygiene Rating of 4/5 |
| Jinli Chinese Restaurant | Uxbridge | Chinese restaurant | Sichuan cooking and a customer car park |
Opening hours for restaurants in Hillingdon can shift, so check a restaurant’s own listing or call before you go. That is especially useful for pubs, where kitchen hours vary by day.
Restaurants in Hillingdon borough: Hayes
Hayes has the widest mix of restaurants in Hillingdon borough. You can find South Indian, Ethiopian, pub food and late-night chicken within a short drive of each other.
1. Sarasas
Address: 630-634 Uxbridge Road, Hayes, UB4 0RY
Sarasas serves South Indian, Sri Lankan and North Indian food, with Chinese dishes too. Dosas, idli and uttapam cover the South Indian side. A dedicated Sri Lankan Special section sets it apart from most other local restaurants. For more detail, read our guide to Sarasas Restaurant in Hayes.
2. The White Hart
Address: 158 High Street, Hayes, UB3 5DP
The White Hart is a pub and restaurant close to Heathrow Airport. It offers freshly prepared food alongside award-winning beers, so it works for a proper meal or just a pint.
Weekday hours run from 10:30am to 10:30pm, and weekend hours from 10am to 10:30pm. Its High Street location puts it in the middle of Hayes, which makes it easy to find without a car.
3. Sheger Cafeteria
Address: 85 Coldharbour Lane, Hayes, UB4 9DU
Sheger Cafeteria brings Ethiopian coffee and food to the list. You will not find that cuisine at most of the other entries here, so it is worth seeking out if you have never tried it.
Hillingdon Council’s business directory confirms Sheger on Coldharbour Lane in Hayes. It is a smaller, independent setup rather than a large sit-down restaurant, so expect a relaxed daytime visit.
4. TSK Perfect Chicken
Address: 260 Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9AX
TSK Perfect Chicken covers pizza, fried chicken, grilled chicken and burgers, plus sides and drinks. It opens daily from 11am to 11:30pm, so it is a reliable late option when you need food outside normal restaurant hours.
As a takeaway-style operation, it suits a quick order rather than a sit-down meal. The council’s business directory confirms it, which makes it a straightforward choice for Hayes residents after something fast.
Restaurants in Hillingdon borough: Hillingdon and Colham Green
These three sit close to Hillingdon village and the Uxbridge edge. Two are pubs doing double duty as full restaurants.
5. The Village Fish & Chips
Address: Hillingdon
The Village Fish & Chips is a takeaway in Hillingdon. Fish and chips are the obvious draw. The menu also covers fried chicken, kebabs, burgers, Pukka Pies and a range of sides.
6. The Red Lion, Hillingdon
Address: Royal Lane, Hillingdon
The Red Lion is the standout historic pick on this list. The building dates from the 16th century and has Grade II listed status. That is a genuine piece of local history, not just a marketing line.
Fuller, Smith & Turner has run it since 1905. Today it works as a 55-bedroom hotel, a pub and a restaurant under one roof. Fuller’s pubs generally lean toward a classic British pub menu built around real ale and hearty food. Book ahead, especially at weekends.
7. Thai Spice at The Hut Pub
Address: 2 Old Orchard Close, Colham Green, Uxbridge, UB8 3LH
The Hut is a family-run free house. It is not part of a chain, which gives it more flexibility over the menu and atmosphere. Thai Spice operates from a recent restaurant extension on the original pub.
The menu covers two styles under one roof. You can order genuine Thai dishes, or you can stick with traditional pub food. That makes it a good pick for a group that cannot agree on one cuisine.
Food service hours vary by day. Call ahead, or check the pub’s own listing, before you turn up expecting an all-afternoon kitchen.
Restaurants in Hillingdon borough: Uxbridge
Uxbridge adds an Indian restaurant, a cafe and a Sichuan specialist to the list.
8. Star of India
Address: 6 Byron Parade, Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge, UB10 0LZ
Star of India is a long-standing fixture on Uxbridge Road. Its Food Hygiene Rating sits on record under Hillingdon Council, so you can check it independently on the Food Standards Agency ratings site.
Byron Parade sits on a stretch of Uxbridge Road with a handful of other independent food businesses nearby. If you want a reliable local curry house, this is the one to try.
9. Betty’s Cafe
Address: 3 Hercies Road, Uxbridge, UB10 9LS
Betty’s Cafe holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 4/5, Good. That followed an inspection under Hillingdon Council in May 2026, so it is an independent score rather than a self-reported claim.
A cafe like this suits a different kind of visit than a sit-down restaurant. It is the sort of place for a proper breakfast or a lunchtime bite. A coffee stop here does not need booking in advance.
10. Jinli Chinese Restaurant
Address: 91 Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NJ
Jinli specialises in authentic Chinese and Sichuan dishes, confirmed through Hillingdon Council’s own business listing. It also offers a large car park for customers, which is useful in a borough where parking near a restaurant is not always easy.
It serves from midday to 10pm every day except Tuesday, when it closes. Sichuan food tends to be stronger and spicier than familiar takeaway-style Chinese menus. Go in expecting real heat on some dishes.
Pub food vs restaurant dining in Hillingdon
Many restaurants in Hillingdon are really pubs doing double duty as proper restaurants. The Red Lion and The Hut both fall into that category, each with a genuine kitchen alongside the bar. That matters if you assumed a pub meant a lighter, more limited menu.
A dedicated restaurant, like Star of India or Sarasas, tends to offer a focused menu built around one or two cuisines. That can mean a more consistent, specialised result if you know exactly what you want.
Takeaway and delivery options
Not every meal needs a table booking. The Village Fish & Chips and TSK Perfect Chicken both suit a fast, no-fuss order. Sarasas also covers a wide menu if you want to share several dishes at home.
Compare more than one source if a takeaway lists itself on several. Menu pricing and delivery windows can differ between apps, even for the same kitchen. Ordering direct by phone can also help when you have a question about an ingredient.
How to check a restaurant before you go
Hygiene is the easiest thing to check independently for any of the restaurants in Hillingdon. Search for the business on the Food Standards Agency ratings site, where local authorities publish each inspection result. The rating covers food handling, premises and management, so it tells you something real before you sit down.
Next, confirm opening hours directly. Pubs in particular change kitchen hours by day, and some close on a set weekday. Check whether the kitchen takes last orders earlier than the bar closes.
If you have allergies or dietary needs, ask the staff before you order. For local council information on food businesses, visit the Hillingdon Council website.
Booking ahead in Hillingdon
For the sit-down restaurants in Hillingdon on this list, book ahead at weekends. That matters most for The Red Lion, given its size and historic draw. A 55-bedroom hotel attached to a working restaurant tends to see a steady flow of guests and local diners.
Smaller independents like Betty’s Cafe, Sheger Cafeteria and Jinli are generally more flexible for walk-ins. Still, call ahead if you are bringing a larger group.
Choosing where to eat in Hillingdon borough
For most people choosing among restaurants in Hillingdon, the choice comes down to the kind of meal. The Red Lion suits a proper sit-down meal with real history behind it. The Hut and its Thai Spice kitchen suit a group that cannot agree on one cuisine. Sarasas covers South Indian, Sri Lankan and North Indian food under one roof, while Star of India suits anyone after a local curry house.
Betty’s Cafe and Sheger Cafeteria both suit a relaxed daytime bite, just with very different menus. Jinli and The White Hart both work well for a sit-down dinner. The Village Fish & Chips and TSK Perfect Chicken cover the fast end of the list.
Whichever you pick, check current hours before heading out, since they can shift over time.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main restaurants in Hillingdon borough? This guide covers 10 places across Hayes, Hillingdon, Colham Green and Uxbridge, from The Red Lion to Betty’s Cafe.
What’s the best-known historic place to eat in Hillingdon? The Red Lion stands out for its history. It is a Grade II listed, 16th-century building. Fuller, Smith & Turner has run it since 1905, now as a hotel, pub and restaurant together.
Is there a Thai restaurant in Hillingdon borough? Yes. Thai Spice operates out of The Hut Pub in Colham Green, serving Thai dishes alongside traditional pub food from a recent kitchen extension.
Where can I get fish and chips in Hillingdon? The Village Fish & Chips in Hillingdon sells fish and chips. Its menu also covers fried chicken, kebabs, burgers, Pukka Pies and sides.
Is there an Indian restaurant in Hillingdon borough? Yes. Star of India in Uxbridge and Sarasas in Hayes both cover Indian cuisine, with Sarasas also offering Sri Lankan and Chinese dishes.
Does Hillingdon borough have an Ethiopian restaurant? Yes. Sheger Cafeteria on Coldharbour Lane in Hayes serves Ethiopian coffee and food, confirmed through Hillingdon Council’s own business directory.
Is there a Chinese restaurant in Uxbridge? Yes. Jinli Chinese Restaurant on Pield Heath Road specialises in authentic Chinese and Sichuan dishes, and has its own customer car park.
Can I stay overnight at a restaurant in Hillingdon? Yes. The Red Lion on Royal Lane also operates as a 55-bedroom hotel, alongside its pub and restaurant.
How do I check a Hillingdon restaurant’s hygiene rating? Search for the business on the Food Standards Agency ratings site. Each local authority publishes its inspection results there, and you can check them before you visit.
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