Guidebook for Twickenham
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice local pub with food and a beer garden with a small playground for children
35 locals recommend
The Turk's Head
1 Green BankNice local pub with food and a beer garden with a small playground for children
The Cricketers
Downside CommonA traditional British pub overlooking Richmond Green.
Argentinian steak restaurant with outdoor terrace overlooking the River Thames. One of the best places to eat in Richmond with fantastic view.
33 locals recommend
Gaucho Richmond
RiversideArgentinian steak restaurant with outdoor terrace overlooking the River Thames. One of the best places to eat in Richmond with fantastic view.
The Crown
144-146 Hatfield RdGood Sunday roast dinners.
Food Scene
Excellent local Italian restaurant with fantastic food at very reasonable prices. Only open in the evenings. You can bring your own wine and beer. Takeaway possible (collection only).
8 locals recommend
Ches Trattoria
48 Crown RdExcellent local Italian restaurant with fantastic food at very reasonable prices. Only open in the evenings. You can bring your own wine and beer. Takeaway possible (collection only).
A Cena
418 Richmond RdOur favourite restaurant in Richmond. Fantastic Italian cuisine.
The Rising Sun
277-279 Richmond RdLovely, child friendly Italian restaurant/pub.
Thai Pin
147 St. Margarets RdVery good Thai at excellent prices. Takeaway available.
www.thai-pin.co.uk
Zoran's Delicatessen
10 Crown RdGreat cafe for breakfast or lunch.
Outdoor Bavarian restaurant serving excellent German beer and food overlooking the River Thames. A great option if on a riverside walk.
23 locals recommend
Stein's
Petersham RoadOutdoor Bavarian restaurant serving excellent German beer and food overlooking the River Thames. A great option if on a riverside walk.
Butter Beans
Kew RoadThe best coffee in Richmond.
Danieli
7 Brewers LnThe best gelati in London.
Good food at decent prices by the world renowned, Jamie Oliver.
6 locals recommend
Jamie's Italian Richmond
12-13 King StGood food at decent prices by the world renowned, Jamie Oliver.
Pier 1 Richmond
11-13 Petersham RdProper British fish & chips.
wagamama
244 Shepherds Bush RdFast, cheap and tasty Asian food.
Sunshine & Ravioli
109 St. Margarets RdAnother nice local cafe.
Ristorante Del Posto
139 St. Margarets RdYet more quality Italian food at good prices.
Le Salon Privé
43 Crown RdExcellent local French http://lesalonprive.net
Harris and Hoole cafe. Excellent local cafe - good coffee and tea; serves sandwiches and snacks; free WiFi; child friendly.
135 St. Margarets Rd
135 Saint Margarets RoadHarris and Hoole cafe. Excellent local cafe - good coffee and tea; serves sandwiches and snacks; free WiFi; child friendly.
Cafe/restaurant in magnificent Georgian Mansion, set in Richmond Park with spectacular views across the Thames valley to Windsor and Surrey.
27 locals recommend
Pembroke Lodge
Cafe/restaurant in magnificent Georgian Mansion, set in Richmond Park with spectacular views across the Thames valley to Windsor and Surrey.
Tide Tables Cafe
2 The ArchesCafe with outdoor seating on banks of River Thames.
Renowned Italian (Venetian) restaurant is generally crammed with eager gourmands. Rather audaciously, there’s neither menu nor wine list, but this adds adventurousness to the culinary occasion.
17 locals recommend
Al Boccon Di' vino
14 Red Lion StRenowned Italian (Venetian) restaurant is generally crammed with eager gourmands. Rather audaciously, there’s neither menu nor wine list, but this adds adventurousness to the culinary occasion.
Beirut Street Kitchen
7 George StGreat Lebanese cafe - serves wraps.
Steven Edwards at Bingham Riverhouse
61-63 Petersham RdHigh end restaurant. Excellent food.
Masaniello
22 Church StExcellent Italian
Sightseeing
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
A must for any London visitor.
London's most beautiful park. Go for a run, cycle or deer spotting.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
London's most beautiful park. Go for a run, cycle or deer spotting.
Henry VIII's palace is an excellent day out and within easy reach of St Margarets.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayHenry VIII's palace is an excellent day out and within easy reach of St Margarets.
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdThe home of England Rugby.
With an area of 445 hectares (1,099 acres). Bushy is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park, has a distinctly rural character. Contains a cafe.
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadWith an area of 445 hectares (1,099 acres). Bushy is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park, has a distinctly rural character. Contains a cafe.
Beautiful park overlooking the River Thames. Contains a great cafe (the Hollyhock).
8 locals recommend
Terrace Gardens
Richmond HillBeautiful park overlooking the River Thames. Contains a great cafe (the Hollyhock).
Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years.
www.syonpark.co.uk
47 locals recommend
Syon House
Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years.
www.syonpark.co.uk
Rich in history and atmosphere, it is mainly the vision of Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, who was embroiled in the politics of the English Civil war and subsequent restoration of the monarchy.
96 locals recommend
Ham House and Garden
Ham StreetRich in history and atmosphere, it is mainly the vision of Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, who was embroiled in the politics of the English Civil war and subsequent restoration of the monarchy.
Richmond upon Thames York House
Beautiful gardens
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StThe high end US food market.
Oddbins
2 Denbigh StFine wines.
Armstrong's Family Butchers
111 St. Margarets RdExcellent butchers.
Streets Florist & Greengrocer
125 St. Margarets RdGreengrocers
Waitrose & Partners
10 Sheen RdWaitrose
Shopping
R Chocolate London
10 Paved CtOne of the UK's finest chocolatiers.
Everything Else
ODEON Richmond
72 Hill StRichmond cinema.
Waterstones
2-6 Hill StA good bookshop in Richmond with a cafe on the 1st floor.
Saint Margarets Station
117 Saint Margarets RoadLocal trains to central London.
Real Ale
4 Formosa StCraft beer shop.
Lovely Georgian Theatre. Stages productions before they go to the West End theatres.
74 locals recommend
Richmond Theatre
1 Little GrnLovely Georgian Theatre. Stages productions before they go to the West End theatres.
Entertainment & Activities
Children's playground (alongside the River Thames). Includes a pirate ship, climbing frame for older children (4+) and roundabout,eggcups, a turtle seesaw and a seesaw for bigger children).
Clevedon Road
Clevedon RoadChildren's playground (alongside the River Thames). Includes a pirate ship, climbing frame for older children (4+) and roundabout,eggcups, a turtle seesaw and a seesaw for bigger children).
Lovely park alongside the River Thames. Contains Marble Hill House a playground, cafe (the Coach House) and a children's enclosure so they can run around safely.
25 locals recommend
Marble Hill Park
Richmond RoadLovely park alongside the River Thames. Contains Marble Hill House a playground, cafe (the Coach House) and a children's enclosure so they can run around safely.