HISTORY

The Fire Station was built in 1898 and the foundation stone at street level is still visible, although over the years it has gradually begun to erode making it difficult to read. More of its unique original features still exist such as the art nouveau setting "Fire Station" sign which is still above the entrance with three notched Saxon Knives of the 1898 Middlesex coat of arms.

Before the Fire Station was erected, on the site stood a building called the Cage which was used as a holding area for prisoners before they were taken to the nearby court house.

The building first opened its doors as a Fire Station on Tuesday 22nd February 1898. The whole town came out to celebrate and all the local children were delighted to be given a half day off school.

The Brentford engine was pulled by horses until 1924 when the first motorised fire engine was delivered to great excitement in the area. During World War Two it was used as a watch tower for Blitz. The Brentford firemen saved many lives on a March evening in 1950 when Brent Painting manufacturing Co. went up in flames sending oil drums exploding 50 feet into the air.

After 67 years of proudly serving the community, Brentford Fire Station closed in 1965. It was used by the ambulance service for almost 20 years before being converted into offices. However, it had been empty for five years when we rescued it from falling into further disrepair in 2002. We invested in the building, completely refurbishing it inside and protecting the unique exterior and opening it as a great Bar and Restaurant venue providing the same quality, atmosphere, spirit selection and high levels of customer service that you would expect in a top level West End Bar.