Philippa’s Kew/ Richmond Guidebook
Food & Drink
Situated in the Richmond Hill botanical gardens, this cafe is a wonderful place to sit and watch the world go by. It’s also right next to the river for walking off whatever you bought, afterwards.
15 locals recommend
Hollyhock Vegetarian Fairtrade Cafe
146 Petersham RdSituated in the Richmond Hill botanical gardens, this cafe is a wonderful place to sit and watch the world go by. It’s also right next to the river for walking off whatever you bought, afterwards.
Looks unassuming from the outside but it makes amazing takeaway curry fresh each day for just £3.50. As good as, if not better, than most Thai restaurants I have been to.
Paya Thai Market.
101-103 Kew RdLooks unassuming from the outside but it makes amazing takeaway curry fresh each day for just £3.50. As good as, if not better, than most Thai restaurants I have been to.
The Tap on the Line, Kew
Station ApproachJust a great pub. Very dog friendly.
Petersham Nurseries has a great selection of plants, a great shop and lovely cafe/restaurant. It’s pricey though so you might just want a coffee(!)
52 locals recommend
Petersham Nurseries
Petersham Nurseries has a great selection of plants, a great shop and lovely cafe/restaurant. It’s pricey though so you might just want a coffee(!)
Fantastic food and huge beer collection at this underground pub. Formerly called the Pigs Ears which I thought was a better name but can’t hold it against them.
7 locals recommend
Richmond Vault Beer Cellar & Restaurant
5 Hill StFantastic food and huge beer collection at this underground pub. Formerly called the Pigs Ears which I thought was a better name but can’t hold it against them.
Not hugely imaginative perhaps but grab a pizza and sit on Richmond Green if the weather is good.
206 locals recommend
Franco Manca
144 Chiswick High RdNot hugely imaginative perhaps but grab a pizza and sit on Richmond Green if the weather is good.
Not technically Kew or Richmond but only a short bus ride away. This restaurant is on the pricey side but is absolutely wonderful and the food is amazing. Sit under the pergola if you can.
8 locals recommend
Villa di Geggiano
66-68 Chiswick High RdNot technically Kew or Richmond but only a short bus ride away. This restaurant is on the pricey side but is absolutely wonderful and the food is amazing. Sit under the pergola if you can.
Local Market
First Sunday of every month. Expect live music, stalls, food and dogs.
8 locals recommend
Kew Village Market
Station ParadeFirst Sunday of every month. Expect live music, stalls, food and dogs.
Scenic
Hidden away but a lovely spot for a walk and feeding the ducks. An easy walk from the flat.
38 locals recommend
The National Archives
Bessant DriveHidden away but a lovely spot for a walk and feeding the ducks. An easy walk from the flat.
Beautiful all year round but Kew at Christmas is particularly special.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Beautiful all year round but Kew at Christmas is particularly special.
Isabella Plantation
Make it part of your walk in Richmond Park.
If it’s a nice day, the main river walk in Richmond will be busy. Simply cross over to the other side via Richmond Bridge and walk on the East Twickenham side - it’s just as beautiful and much quieter.
Cambridge Gardens
Clevedon RoadIf it’s a nice day, the main river walk in Richmond will be busy. Simply cross over to the other side via Richmond Bridge and walk on the East Twickenham side - it’s just as beautiful and much quieter.