If you have ever driven through Enon and wondered what the little British pub with the red double decker bus was all about, you are exactly the reader this story was meant for. The Last Queen is the kind of tiny, heartfelt restaurant where the smell of gravy and chips floats into the street, strangers swap menu tips while they queue at the bar, and more than a few regulars swear the Shepherd’s Pie is the best in Ohio, full stop.
Step inside and you will find a cozy room crackling with conversation, pints poured with care, and a kitchen that cooks from scratch with visible pride; it is not flashy, but it is confident and deeply comforting, like the kind of place you plan your week around. Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and be ready for a pub experience that blends British roots with Midwestern warmth in the most satisfying way.
1. The Shepherd’s Pie Everyone Talks About
I came to The Last Queen because locals kept whispering about the Shepherd’s Pie, and they were right. The casserole arrives bubbling, crowned with ridged mashed potatoes that crisp at the edges and stay silky underneath.
The filling tastes deeply savory, with tender ground lamb and beef, vegetables, and a glossy gravy that clings to every bite. Add a little salt or malt vinegar if you like brightness, but it hardly needs help.
Portions run generous, you can split a plate or take leftovers for a snack. Pair it with a pint of Guinness or a bourbon flight if you prefer sipping British and local side by side.
You order at the bar, find a table, and staff runs the pie out hot, keeping the vibe relaxed and friendly. If you have been chasing pub comfort in Ohio, this is the dish you plan for, and why you will return.
2. The Benchmark Fish and Chips
Fish and chips at The Last Queen set the baseline for everything else, and the bar is high. The cod lands light and flaky inside a crisp, golden batter that never feels greasy.
Chips are thick cut, fluffy inside, and just the right level of crunch, with malt vinegar and tartar sauce ready on the table. If you want a true pub moment, shake on salt, drizzle vinegar, and let the steam carry that seaside aroma to your nose.
Order at the bar, grab a seat by the rollup door, and watch plates stream out. The portion is generous, so sharing works if you are pacing for dessert like sticky toffee pudding or lemon rum cake.
A pint of Guinness feels made for this plate, but a cider or a shandy also hits the spot. When asked what to try first, this is the recommendation that never steers you wrong.
3. Atmosphere, Ordering, and That Red Bus
Blink and you might miss Enon, but you will not miss the red double decker bus that signals you have arrived at The Last Queen. Inside, the room glows with wood, lighting, and the hum of conversation that makes a pub feel like a living room.
Rugby on the telly, crown motifs, and floors set the tone without feeling kitschy. It is compact, which keeps energy high, yet there is a courtesy to how everything moves.
You order at the bar, scan the specials, choose your pints, then claim a table inside or on the patio when weather cooperates. The team brings food out, checks on you without hovering, and shares pairing tips if you ask.
Lines can form at dinner hours, so arrive early on weekends or slide in late. It feels welcoming, like someone saved you a corner seat and said, you are exactly where you should be.
4. When To Go and How To Nab A Seat
Planning a visit is easier when you know the rhythm. The Last Queen operates Wednesday and Tuesday 4 to 9 PM, Thursday and Friday 11 AM to 1:30 PM for lunch plus evenings, Saturday 9:30 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday 9:30 AM to 2 PM.
Monday is closed. Crowds peak around dinner and during Saturday nights, and seating is first come, first served, so timing matters if you want a quick table.
Look for the red double decker bus across Main Street, circle the block for parking, and be ready to order at the bar when you step inside. The bartenders will guide you through specials, pints, and pairings, and you can carry receipt to table while the kitchen cooks.
If a waitlist starts, it tends to move quickly because service flows smoothly. Bring friends, bring curiosity, and bring an appetite, because this spot loves sending you out smiling.
5. Pints, Flights, and Easy Cocktails
The bar at The Last Queen keeps things focused and satisfying. Guinness pours with a creamy head, timed with patience, and it pairs seamlessly with pies and fried halloumi.
Cider fans can snag a snakebite with Guinness and cider layered together for a playful contrast. If spirits call your name, the bourbon list is long for a village pub, and flights let you explore profiles from vanilla and toffee to peppery oak while you nibble chips.
Cocktails lean classic and unfussy, so expect pours rather than a lineup of infusions. That approach suits the room, because conversation and comfort take center stage.
Ask the bartender what pairs with your order and you will get an answer, not a script. On cooler nights, a stout settles you in for a chat, and in summer, a lager keeps things lively.
Whatever you choose, you feel taken care of, glass never sitting empty.
6. More Must Try Bites and Desserts
Beyond the headliners, this kitchen turns out British comfort with care. The steak and stout pie arrives with buttery pastry and a rich, malty gravy that makes you slow down between bites.
Sausage rolls as a starter taste flaky and peppery, especially with the brown sauce. Fried halloumi has become a cult favorite, golden on the outside and squeaky tender inside, a perfect snack with a cold pint and a laugh with the bartender.
Save space for dessert if the sticky toffee pudding is available, because it sells out for a reason. The sponge is moist, the toffee sauce pools like caramel sunshine, and a scoop of ice cream melts into every corner.
Prefer something brighter. The lemon rum cake brings citrus and a warming finish that pairs nicely with coffee.
Portions are generous across the board, so plan a walk afterward or box a little for a night snack.
7. Service, Heart, and Community Vibes
What sets this place apart is how welcome you feel from the first hello. Order at the bar could sound transactional, yet the staff turns it into a chat about food, travel, and which pie fits your mood.
Regulars nod hello, newcomers get quick tips, and no one lets a glass sit empty. Even when the room is packed, there is an easy rhythm to the smiles and check ins that keeps stress outside the door.
Owners and managers visible, pouring pints, bussing plates, and trading thank yous with guests. That leadership shows up in the tone of the replies to online reviews, where feedback gets handled with grace.
Ask for help choosing, and you will likely hear a thoughtful suggestion rather than a script. It feels like a pub should feel, a pocket of home.
Step out onto Main Street afterward and you will plan the next trip back.