Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
One of the best rated restaurants in London and easy walking distance. No menu, no prices, you get what the chef patron wants to cook but you'll have to book well in advance and expect it to take at least 3 hours to dine.
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Al Boccon Di' vino
14 Red Lion StOne of the best rated restaurants in London and easy walking distance. No menu, no prices, you get what the chef patron wants to cook but you'll have to book well in advance and expect it to take at least 3 hours to dine.
Wonderful high quality indian dining, fantastic staff and owners.
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Tangawizi Restaurant
406 Richmond RdWonderful high quality indian dining, fantastic staff and owners.
Wonderful pub and a very nice walk. Good for food and drinks. Great Sunday lunch too.
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White Swan Richmond
26 Old Palace LnWonderful pub and a very nice walk. Good for food and drinks. Great Sunday lunch too.
Premium steak restaurant on the river. Less than 10 mins walk.
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Gaucho Richmond
RiversidePremium steak restaurant on the river. Less than 10 mins walk.
Went here many times for an easy but enjoyable thai meal. They have a nice garden too. Inexpensive.
Fat Boys Thai Restaurant
431-433 Richmond RdWent here many times for an easy but enjoyable thai meal. They have a nice garden too. Inexpensive.
Fish Bar Twickenham
113 St. Margarets RdMy favourite fish and chips in the area
A Cena
418 Richmond RdExcellent fine dining Italian restaurant within 3 mins walk
Love Food
46 Hill RiseMy dad's favourite breakfast cafe. Have seen a few celebrities having breakfast here too.
Reasonable and family friendly American diner just across the river
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Jackson + Rye
1 Heron SquareReasonable and family friendly American diner just across the river
Good breakfasts and very reasonable for lunch and dinner
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Côte Bistro - Richmond
24 Hill StGood breakfasts and very reasonable for lunch and dinner
Fine dining restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner just 5 mins walk from the apartment
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The Ivy Cafe Richmond
9-11 Hill StFine dining restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner just 5 mins walk from the apartment
Beirut Street Kitchen
7 George St5/5 from 31 reviews says it all. Healthy too.
Pizzeria Rustica
32 The QuadrantAmazing pizza, good coffee, wine and desserts. Sensible prices
Coffeeology
4 The SquareGreat coffee
Three70 Bar & Shisha Lounge
370 Richmond RdGood coffee and healthy lunch options + free wifi
Yes they sell plants but this is also a very serious and highly acclaimed restaurant. You can walk here along the river and then through a field (public footpath). You'll probably need to book and its not cheap.
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Petersham Nurseries
Yes they sell plants but this is also a very serious and highly acclaimed restaurant. You can walk here along the river and then through a field (public footpath). You'll probably need to book and its not cheap.
GAIL's Bakery Richmond
12-13 Sheen RdGreat for cakes, bread and coffee
Gelateria Danieli
16 Brewers LnGreat ice-cream
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere in a lovely pub. Decent food and drinks. Very good spot to watch sports also.
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St. Margarets
117 St. Margarets RdGreat atmosphere in a lovely pub. Decent food and drinks. Very good spot to watch sports also.
The White Cross
Water LaneOk for food. Better for drinks
So Bar Richmond
10 Brewers LnGreat nightspot for cocktails, particularly early evening.
Great for cocktails and high end dining. Not a 'shorts and t-shirt' place. Good for breakfast too.
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Steven Edwards at Bingham Riverhouse
61-63 Petersham RdGreat for cocktails and high end dining. Not a 'shorts and t-shirt' place. Good for breakfast too.
Perfect spot on a sunny day, right by the river. Decent food also.
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White Swan
23 Alie StPerfect spot on a sunny day, right by the river. Decent food also.
Parks & Nature
On a sunny day this is a very nice scene to hang out with a picnic, with a coffee or one of the nearby pubs.
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Richmond Green
The GreenOn a sunny day this is a very nice scene to hang out with a picnic, with a coffee or one of the nearby pubs.
Very nice park, lots of wild deer. Great for walking, running, cycling. Great views of central London.
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Richmond Park
Very nice park, lots of wild deer. Great for walking, running, cycling. Great views of central London.
Peaceful and relaxing and an easy walk from the apartment alongside the river.
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Marble Hill Park
Richmond RoadPeaceful and relaxing and an easy walk from the apartment alongside the river.
Amazing Italian fountain at the end of a very pleasant river walk (or run). Looks great lit up at night too. They often have outdoor shakespeare plays here during the summer months. There's a small play area for the kids too.
Italian Fountain
Richmond RoadAmazing Italian fountain at the end of a very pleasant river walk (or run). Looks great lit up at night too. They often have outdoor shakespeare plays here during the summer months. There's a small play area for the kids too.
Cambridge Gardens
Clevedon RoadGood nearby childrens playground and great views of the river
Sightseeing
If you want to see one of the most famous landscape views this is the place to do it. Wander up Richmond Hill or through the gardens below.
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Richmond Hill
Richmond HillIf you want to see one of the most famous landscape views this is the place to do it. Wander up Richmond Hill or through the gardens below.
King Henry's Mound
Queen's RoadAmazing view of St Paul's Cathedral
Entertainment & Activities
Petersham gate Playground
Great place to entertain the kids
Its not just rugby that goes on here, they also have concerts from time to time. Well worth a visit.
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Twickenham-Stadion
200 Whitton RdIts not just rugby that goes on here, they also have concerts from time to time. Well worth a visit.
ODEON Richmond
72 Hill StMost films are shown here. Nice cinema
For the more discerning movie goer! Less choice than the odeon but much nicer!
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Curzon Richmond
3 Water LnFor the more discerning movie goer! Less choice than the odeon but much nicer!
Arts & Culture
One of the finest British palaces and the home of Henry VIII.
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayOne of the finest British palaces and the home of Henry VIII.
Over 100 years old and one of the most beautiful theatres in the country
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Richmond Theater
1 Little GrnOver 100 years old and one of the most beautiful theatres in the country
Getting Around
Probably not the fastest way to get into Central London
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Saint Margarets Station
117 Saint Margarets RoadProbably not the fastest way to get into Central London
This is the fastest route to central London. Underground and overground from here.
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Richmond station
GreaterThis is the fastest route to central London. Underground and overground from here.
Cute little passenger ferry takes you the other side of the river for about £2. You'll need cash.
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East Twickenham Ferry Terminal
Orleans RoadCute little passenger ferry takes you the other side of the river for about £2. You'll need cash.