Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
This local pub has a great atmosphere, good beer and ale on tap and often hosts excellent comedy and live music.
35 locals recommend
The Turk's Head
1 Green BankThis local pub has a great atmosphere, good beer and ale on tap and often hosts excellent comedy and live music.
The most beautiful country pub on the river. Great ales and beer, good wine list, the food is quite good too.
32 locals recommend
The White Swan, Twickenham Riverside
RiversideThe most beautiful country pub on the river. Great ales and beer, good wine list, the food is quite good too.
St. Margarets
117 St. Margarets RdGood local pub that shows sport - average food
Little gem tucked away in the centre of Richmond.
Great food and drinks menu.
15 locals recommend
The White Horse, Richmond
Worple WayLittle gem tucked away in the centre of Richmond.
Great food and drinks menu.
Bar right on the river in Richmond. Good for loud music and night entertainment.
19 locals recommend
Pitcher & Piano
69-70 Dean StBar right on the river in Richmond. Good for loud music and night entertainment.
Revolution London - Richmond
Whittaker AvenueLate night cocktails and drinks bar
Best cocktail bar in Richmond, lovely for an early evening or late night drink.
10 locals recommend
So Bar Richmond
10 Brewers LnBest cocktail bar in Richmond, lovely for an early evening or late night drink.
Be At One Richmond
7A Petersham RdRichmond's most famous cocktail bar, good for late drinking.
One of the best pubs for watching the Rugby. There is a small club adjacent that is open until late too.
11 locals recommend
The Cabbage Patch
67 London RdOne of the best pubs for watching the Rugby. There is a small club adjacent that is open until late too.
N1 Bar London
1 Duke St HillClassy restaurant and bar, with a great pub next door
The Royal Oak
Paley StreetGood rugby pub
Parks & Nature
Our local park is on a very pretty part of the River Thames. It's provides a nice setting for a walk through the park and towards Twickenham's boat yards, town centre and Eel Pie Island. It is also possible to take a boat across to Ham House.
25 locals recommend
Marble Hill Park
Richmond RoadOur local park is on a very pretty part of the River Thames. It's provides a nice setting for a walk through the park and towards Twickenham's boat yards, town centre and Eel Pie Island. It is also possible to take a boat across to Ham House.
Richmond Park is a place of outstanding beauty. It perfect for a very long hike or a short stroll. I often just go for coffee or lunch in Pembrook Lodge and admire the views over London and Petersham.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a place of outstanding beauty. It perfect for a very long hike or a short stroll. I often just go for coffee or lunch in Pembrook Lodge and admire the views over London and Petersham.
The common is close to Wimbledon Village and features a lovely windmill and coffee shop. There are two fantastic pubs on the edge of the common - ideal for drinks or food after a nice long walk.
182 locals recommend
Wimbledon and Putney Commons
Windmill RoadThe common is close to Wimbledon Village and features a lovely windmill and coffee shop. There are two fantastic pubs on the edge of the common - ideal for drinks or food after a nice long walk.
Food Scene
Petersham Nurseries
The menu and setting at Petersham Nurseries are sublime.
Fantastic french restaurant within walking distance. They offer a good set price lunch menu too.
Le Salon Privé
43 Crown RdFantastic french restaurant within walking distance. They offer a good set price lunch menu too.
Thai Upon Thames
346 Richmond RdGood Thai food within walking distance from the flat.
Ruben's Bakehouse
52-54 Heath RdExcellent artisan bakery within walking distance
Fish Bar Twickenham
113 St. Margarets RdExcellent take away fish and chips
Sunshine & Ravioli
109 St. Margarets RdWonderful village coffee shop
Bill's Richmond Restaurant
1-3 Hill RiseThe Ivy Cafe Richmond
9-11 Hill StArts & Culture
Orange Tree Theatre
1 Clarence StGreat little theatre in the middle of Richmond.
Richmond Theatre
1 Little GrnSouthbank Centre
Tate Modern
BanksideEntertainment & Activities
Curzon Richmond
3 Water LnFantastic art house cinema in central Richmond.
ODEON Richmond
72 Hill StExcellent live music venue within easy reach from the flat. The pub is good for dinner before entertainment too.
111 locals recommend
The Half Moon
Church RoadExcellent live music venue within easy reach from the flat. The pub is good for dinner before entertainment too.
The Bulls Head Barnes
373 Lonsdale RdExcellent live music venue. The pub is excellent too.
Shopping
Large shopping centre, lots of high street shops, boutiques, good Saturday market.
40 locals recommend
Bentalls Shopping Centre
Large shopping centre, lots of high street shops, boutiques, good Saturday market.
Essentials
Tesco Express
101-103 Northfield AveWaitrose & Partners
10 Sheen RdTesco Extra
Mogden LaneSuperstore for big shops rather than day to day groceries
Best fishmongers in London, they have every kind of fish you could ever ask for on sale at reasonable prices
6 locals recommend
Sandys Fishmongers Ltd
56 King StBest fishmongers in London, they have every kind of fish you could ever ask for on sale at reasonable prices
Armstrong's Family Butchers
111 St. Margarets RdFantastic family butchers, great meat and reasonable prices