Dana’s Guide to Richmond
Richmond bars & restaurants
A (brief) guide to our favourite spots in and around Richmond.
Hopefully this helps you avoid the usual London experience of paying too much for mediocre food!
Cost, authentic Thai Cuisine run by a Thai family.
Affordable and good quality. Great place for lunch and dinner (gets busy in the evenings so go early or book)
Best restaurant location in Richmond to enjoy the winter, spring or autumn sunshine.
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Richmond Cafe
58 Hill RiseCost, authentic Thai Cuisine run by a Thai family.
Affordable and good quality. Great place for lunch and dinner (gets busy in the evenings so go early or book)
Best restaurant location in Richmond to enjoy the winter, spring or autumn sunshine.
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61-63 Hill RiseVegan and vegetarian cuisine. Throw in an amazing spa massage while you're there!
Run by a real (and we mean real) Sicilian! There is no menu and he conjures 7 courses each day for whcih you pay a fixed price.
Drink from different wines and the waitress will casually estimate how much you drank at the end of the evening (usually less than what you actually drank).
Recommended to book in advance.
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Al Boccon Di' vino
14 Red Lion StRun by a real (and we mean real) Sicilian! There is no menu and he conjures 7 courses each day for whcih you pay a fixed price.
Drink from different wines and the waitress will casually estimate how much you drank at the end of the evening (usually less than what you actually drank).
Recommended to book in advance.
Great pub to sit by the river front and watch people go by and the tide come in and out.
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The White Cross
Water LaneGreat pub to sit by the river front and watch people go by and the tide come in and out.
Open air German restaurant right on the river two path.
Enjoy German beer in the sun. They also also vegan sausage options.
Only open in summer / spring and you can only walk there from the Richmond waterfront.
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Stein's
Petersham RoadOpen air German restaurant right on the river two path.
Enjoy German beer in the sun. They also also vegan sausage options.
Only open in summer / spring and you can only walk there from the Richmond waterfront.
The best spot in all of Richmond to have lunch when there's a bit of sun.
The tea house and restaurant are located in old glasshouses of this fully functioning gardening nursery.
A bit on the pricey end but you are paying for the location.
Not much parking so take a cab or walk from the Richmond waterfront along the tow path
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Petersham Nurseries Teahouse
Off Petersham RdThe best spot in all of Richmond to have lunch when there's a bit of sun.
The tea house and restaurant are located in old glasshouses of this fully functioning gardening nursery.
A bit on the pricey end but you are paying for the location.
Not much parking so take a cab or walk from the Richmond waterfront along the tow path
Fantastic location for afternoon tea on the patio overlooking Petersham Common and the river.
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The Petersham Restaurant
Nightingale LaneFantastic location for afternoon tea on the patio overlooking Petersham Common and the river.
Great place for a beer on a hot Friday evening or on a Saturday watching cricket on the green.
Not so much about this pub, but rather the green in front of it. You can beer drinks from a couple of pubs there
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The Cricketers
Downside CommonGreat place for a beer on a hot Friday evening or on a Saturday watching cricket on the green.
Not so much about this pub, but rather the green in front of it. You can beer drinks from a couple of pubs there
A local's local pub and best in winter or on a chilly evening.
Good food, service and a fireplace on cold evenings.
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White Swan Richmond
26 Old Palace LnA local's local pub and best in winter or on a chilly evening.
Good food, service and a fireplace on cold evenings.
If you want to go upmarket, this is the place to go.
Haven't been myself, but it's the Ivy, so what more need we say?
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The Ivy Cafe Richmond
9-11 Hill StIf you want to go upmarket, this is the place to go.
Haven't been myself, but it's the Ivy, so what more need we say?
Best place for morning coffee on the river, under some magnificent trees and by the arches of Richmond Bridge.
Not known for it's food, but coffee / tea and a soft drink do just fine.
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Tide Tables Cafe
2 The ArchesBest place for morning coffee on the river, under some magnificent trees and by the arches of Richmond Bridge.
Not known for it's food, but coffee / tea and a soft drink do just fine.
Fantastic location on the River front
Get there early though for Sunday lunch and sit on the balcony overlooking the footpath.
It's a good distance from Richmond along the tow path though, so only for those wanting a to experience a nice bike ride along a beautiful part of the river.
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The Boaters Inn
Lower Ham RoadFantastic location on the River front
Get there early though for Sunday lunch and sit on the balcony overlooking the footpath.
It's a good distance from Richmond along the tow path though, so only for those wanting a to experience a nice bike ride along a beautiful part of the river.
After visting the Kew Botanical Gardens stop for lunch or coffee here and watch the throngs of tourists coming and going from Kew Gardens. Nice pub on the station platform as well if you need a swifty before the next leg of your journey.
The Kew Greenhouse Cafe
1 Station ParadeAfter visting the Kew Botanical Gardens stop for lunch or coffee here and watch the throngs of tourists coming and going from Kew Gardens. Nice pub on the station platform as well if you need a swifty before the next leg of your journey.
Things to Do in Richmond
Richmond is a stunning part of learning, often overlooked by tourists but if you're staying out this way be sure to enjoy the area.
Bicycle hire - in Richmond we walk (or cycle) !!
It's the London way and more so in Richmond, given it's beauty and vistas of the river along the tow path.
Hire bikes from Blazing Saddles which is on the Richmond Waterfront.
From here cycle up to Kew or even Mortlake (the Ship on the river is a good pub to get to), or going the other way cycle to Petersham, Richmond Park or even onto the Boater's Inn just before Richmond
Blazing Saddles Bike Hire
4 Bridge BoathousesBicycle hire - in Richmond we walk (or cycle) !!
It's the London way and more so in Richmond, given it's beauty and vistas of the river along the tow path.
Hire bikes from Blazing Saddles which is on the Richmond Waterfront.
From here cycle up to Kew or even Mortlake (the Ship on the river is a good pub to get to), or going the other way cycle to Petersham, Richmond Park or even onto the Boater's Inn just before Richmond
The Versaille of England :)
Not quite as impressive as Versaille, but definitely worth a visit if you're interested in the history of the monarchy.
Train to Clapham Junction and back out, or take the boat ride from Richmond water front.
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayThe Versaille of England :)
Not quite as impressive as Versaille, but definitely worth a visit if you're interested in the history of the monarchy.
Train to Clapham Junction and back out, or take the boat ride from Richmond water front.
A huge and beautiful park, in London!
The largest of the London parks and by far the most beautiful, given excellent walks with views of the City. Teeming with deer and bird life it makes for beautiful walks, any time of year.
Be sure to check out Henry's Mound. Apparently by royal decree of Henry VIII there has to be line of sight from there to St Paul's cathedral.
Parking can be very difficult on (warm) weekends, so get there early by car or walk / cycle or take a cab to one of the main gates.
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Richmond Park
A huge and beautiful park, in London!
The largest of the London parks and by far the most beautiful, given excellent walks with views of the City. Teeming with deer and bird life it makes for beautiful walks, any time of year.
Be sure to check out Henry's Mound. Apparently by royal decree of Henry VIII there has to be line of sight from there to St Paul's cathedral.
Parking can be very difficult on (warm) weekends, so get there early by car or walk / cycle or take a cab to one of the main gates.
More of an afternoon tea recommendation. Situated in Richmond Park there are stunning views back over the Thames Valley.
Look out for Twickenham Rugby stadium over to your right.
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Pembroke Lodge
More of an afternoon tea recommendation. Situated in Richmond Park there are stunning views back over the Thames Valley.
Look out for Twickenham Rugby stadium over to your right.
More of a place to stop on your way back from Richmond Park for a swifty (a 'quick' beer).
A short walk from Richmond Gate, sit on the benches overlooking the valley down from Richmond Hill.
Continue down from there to the toe path and to your right for Richmond water front.
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Roebuck
Wych CrossMore of a place to stop on your way back from Richmond Park for a swifty (a 'quick' beer).
A short walk from Richmond Gate, sit on the benches overlooking the valley down from Richmond Hill.
Continue down from there to the toe path and to your right for Richmond water front.
Look for concerts in the summer and rugby in the winter months
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Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdLook for concerts in the summer and rugby in the winter months
They also do concerts in the summer evenings, but if not, worth a visit if you are botanically inclined.
Get there with a 35-40 min walk along the tow path, or by car / tube to Kew Gardens tube station.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
They also do concerts in the summer evenings, but if not, worth a visit if you are botanically inclined.
Get there with a 35-40 min walk along the tow path, or by car / tube to Kew Gardens tube station.
A very intimate theatre!
Be literally part of the stage to give a whole new perspective on theatre experience.
The Box Office is on the main street behind
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Orange Tree Theatre
1 Clarence StA very intimate theatre!
Be literally part of the stage to give a whole new perspective on theatre experience.
The Box Office is on the main street behind
The bigger sibling of the two theatres in Richmond. Find more main stream performances here, with more fringe performances at the Orange Tree theatre
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Richmond Theatre
1 Little GrnThe bigger sibling of the two theatres in Richmond. Find more main stream performances here, with more fringe performances at the Orange Tree theatre
Not an attraction as such, but you will walk across this to go to Richmond from the house.
Although, there are a couple of otters living in this area so look out for them sunning on the bridge footings!
Once you cross over the bridge.....
- Right to Richmond along the river.
- Left takes you to Kew Gardens
Richmond Lock and Weir
Richmond Lock and FootbridgeNot an attraction as such, but you will walk across this to go to Richmond from the house.
Although, there are a couple of otters living in this area so look out for them sunning on the bridge footings!
Once you cross over the bridge.....
- Right to Richmond along the river.
- Left takes you to Kew Gardens