A cool and hip neighborhood American sandwich joint serving up solid sandwiches and delicious…read morebrunch items with real American bacon! If you are an expat, this will be your new comfort food craving after your first visit. Our group ordered three different sandwiches and shared many brunch dishes and they were all amazing. They serve their buttermilk pancakes topped with bacon and a generous helping of syrup on the side. The eggs benny came with fries and was delish as well. All of their amazing sandwiches come with an individual pickle that is made in-house. We shared a Chicken Cobb (Corn fed chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, blue cheese, boiled egg, tomato, red onion, lettuce & mayo on 3 slices of toasted white), The Toronto (Slow roasted topside beef, melted English cheddar, leaf lettuce, tomato, pickled hot peppers, red onion, & horseradish mayo on toasted sourdough), and The Medley (Roasted turkey breast, smoked ham, bacon, melted cheddar & emmental, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled hot peppers & basil mayo on toasted sourdough). This place is locally owned and the vibe is very laid back. We went around 12:30 on a Saturday and this place was packed. They take reservations so you might want to make some (we did). Overall, I will definitely come back.

Like most American ex-pats, I'm amazed at how the country that invented the sandwich can't make a…read moreproper sandwich. There are few things in the world less appetizing to me than two pieces of pre-packaged soggy bread with one slice of ham drowning in a gallon of mayo that's been sitting on the Pret a Manger shelf all day. In America you only see stuff like that at gas stations, and even there they hold the mayo. In England, they put so much mayo on those sandwiches that it actually gets listed as an ingredient. So whereas you'd have a chicken sandwich with mayo in America, in England it becomes a chicken mayo sandwich. That's just wrong. And nasty. Enter Pickle & Rye. If this place were in Soho or South Kensington then there'd be lines out the door. True Mortlake is in London's upscale southwest and thus home to several affluent American ex-pats, but I feel like that this gem of a sandwich place is missing out on a golden opportunity by being stuck out in the middle of nowhere. It was a trek to get to even from Fulham, and I've got plenty of friends who think that Fulham is enough of a trek already. Or at least that's their excuse for never coming to visit us. This place would merely have to not completely suck to be one of the best sandwich places in London, but it's really taken the art of the sandwich to another level. The owner / head sandwich dude is a culinary school graduate who roasts all their meats, cures his own corned beef (known around these parts as salt beef), makes his own dill pickles (which are easily the best that I've ever had in England) and Russian dressing, with the result being the finest reuben this side of the Atlantic. I will gladly return to the middle of nowhere for another one.

This dainty diner sits just off Richmond High Street and is less than a 5 minutes walk to the…read moreriver. I found the outdoor sitting area and the dim and modern interior of the Diner very inviting. As our previous restaurant had us wait a long while for a table of 11, we tried to get a table at Urban Diner and at the entrance, we were quickly shown to a table without a fuss. The waitresses were very welcoming and quickly attended to us. The lady servicing our table seems overwhelmed by the amount of people which came across as impatient but soon after, she warmed up to us and was nice to the kids which is always refreshing! There are quite a few choices on the food menu and some dishes come better as a sharing platter. I had some of the Chicken Wings, Chicken Fillet and Ribs which tasted good but the Salad had no taste to it as it was a bunch of chopped vegetables thrown into a bowl with no flavoring. The burgers looked really nice and those who had it didn't seem to complain-except that it was way too much to finish! The Mac And Cheese which came as a side however, I would not want to have again... Flavorless and not enough Umph! to it. Generally, the crowd were pleased but also had some opinions about some of the food. Overall, the good is fine but if I was to go again, I would stick to what they probably do best. Chicken and Ribs.

What an adorable little modern diner this place is! I was instantly attracted to the clean, hip and…read moresouthern American style of this place. We ordered a burger and a Reuben and they were huge, as expected. Both were good, the burger was a little bland but my husband said that the Reuben was the 'best ever!'. I would visit this place again, possibly for the ribs next time, which seemed very popular with the crowd. Service was also nice and quick, and the martinis were fantastic. Not spectacular, but stylish and decent.

One of my favorite pub experiences while visiting London…read more The man at the door helped us find a table in a very crowded first floor room. We learned early on in London that pubs have dining rooms upstairs which usually require a reservation and then the bottom floor is for drinks and meals picked up from the bar. This visit was about stopping in for a pint and grabbing a bite to eat. After acquainting ourselves with the bar menu we ordered food at the bar and were served fairly quickly. All three of us enjoyed our meals but what was memorable for me was I had the best fish and chips here. The versions I had afterwards were not as tasty. The first floor was hoping and lively and loud so if you're looking for quiet this isn't it. Was great for people watching and hearing other people's conversations. And man, those fish and chips were good. Wish I could have gone back for seconds.

Plenty of seating inside and outside. Very clean. The best beers, good vibes and kinship. Service…read moreis always fantastic and efficient. The fish n chips were my fav and the mushy peas were so good!

We popped in for lunch and some pints. First impressions when I walked in, this place is very cool…read more This is what a nice English pub should look like. Had all the decor and the low ceilings and it just looks very cool. The food on the other hand, that could use some work. 2/5 Fish sandwich - was ok but not the best. The ratio of protein to bread needs work. 1/5 Buffalo chicken sandwich - served with blue cheese and I love blue cheese but this just didn't taste right. The flavors were all off and the coleslaw was bland. The handful of chips was like a baby's handful! I'd come back for a pint but not for lunch.

My fav pub to grab a Guinness and sit atop Richmond hill. Inside there's many seats and tables and…read moreoutlets to charge phones or work. Their food is delicious and their beer is always smooth.

I was staying at the Richmond Hotel and was looking for a good place to grab dinner. The visit to…read morethe Lass O' Richmond Hill turned out to be quite a pleasant experience. They have a nice garden in the back with some seating. I got the chicken chorizo salad and the fish and chips which were good. The brownie and ice cream was yummy too. Who says Britain does not have good food? Service was OK... not too friendly not too curt either. It looks like they have a lot of regular customers and they were having a good time and they forgot about me initially. The decor is cool...feels like the 50's...my favorite was the picture of the queen pouring beer!

Cozy pub with a great atmosphere. We caught them on an irregular day but the staff were friendly…read moreand accommodating. We had the vegan roast and while the website had indicated a non-nut roast, and when we got there it was a nut roast, the food was still pretty delicious (we try and avoid but roasts). The vegan pigs in a blanket were really yummy. A nice spot to visit after a stroll in Richmond Park.

This nearly got itself 5 stars, but not quite there...yet!…read more Meat & Shake was on my radar as soon as it opened in Ealing, it's near enough my local! We finally got round to giving it a try, and in all honesty I wasn't sure what to expect. The place has mixed reviews, and I had my reservations. I don't think my opinion of a place has changed as quickly as it did here when our starters came out! My doubt turned to joy at the first bite of the hot link sausage, closely followed by an amazing Buffalo wing...I knew we were on to a winner! Mains wise I had spotted one of the best looking ribs I had seen in a long time, so asked the waitress for the same thing. My partner went for a burger and we added chips (with balsamic and mayo)and mac n cheese. The ribs were as stunning as they looked, full of meat, juicy, tasty and all round heaven on a plate. The burger was good, but if you want the best burger in the world go elsewhere. it's the BBQ side of things that make Meat & Shake stand out so I really suggest sticking with that...chicken, ribs, hotdogs etc The chips were amazing, I had never even seen chips with balsamic on before, but after these will be covering them in it in the future! The Mac n cheese was average, nice but in all honesty we didn't' need it...the portions were big and we were pretty stuffed! So food wise this is one of the best meals I have had for the price range it's in, and will 100% be going back. The only thing that really let Meat & Shake down was the service, and it wasn't just us. 3 tables around us were moaning to each other about it as well. The issue wasn't staff themselves, it was clearly there was not enough of them. We waited ages to order, and in the end skipped dessert before I aged another week myself. It's a simple change that would have given this place 5 stars...get some more staff on busy nights, and organise them better! In summary, give this place a visit, and you won't disappointed! Maybe just avoid the hot sauce, as it's lethal!

Was relatively excited to visit this place after the positive Yelp reviews…read more After a 1 HOUR wait the food finally came after watching many people arrive, eat and leave in the time we waited for our food. Thankfully the food was really good. Highly recommend the Hot Links sausage. Most of the bbq sauce stuff is quite fruity which isn't my vibe usually. What really irked me was ordering a bootle of tap water for the table which took 20minutes while the waitress prepped two empty tables with water before us.

For the Ted Lasso pub pilgrimage from Heathrow airport terminal 5 bus station take the #490 to the…read moreGeorge street stop. It's an hour ride. Walk down the alley and you have arrived. The small shrine of the Ted Lasso / Richmond Greyhounds football club is in the back dining room. A staff person will happily take your photo. We came hungry for Sunday roast. Without a booking the greeter was still happy to seat us even though the place was busy. 3 other servers visited us during our meal and they were all friendly and happy. The food was good. I had the beef Sunday roast with all the trimmings. It was a big plate with generous portions. 2 weeks before I ate a Sunday roast in a fancy place in Chelsea. That meal cost twice the Princes head roast. I preferred the Princes head as it t was more flavorful, prepared more expertly, less fussy and homemade tasting. Bambie loved her fish and chips. She said the haddock was the best she had in 3 weeks at several different places. Plentiful selection of whatever adult beverage you may desire. As this is a Fuller's pub, I opted for the cask ale. It was delicious, tasted alive. If you love Ted Lasso a visit here will be a memorable experience. If you're not a Lasso devotee, but are in town with a stomach growling hunger this pub will satisfy.

I feel bad for places that have to deal with people like me, a dorky American tourist who's shown…read moreup at a legitimate place of business because of a TV show (in this case, Ted Lasso). But the staff at Princes Head (aka The Crown & Anchor) were so kind and accommodating, finding us an empty table when it was very busy and letting us take pictures with the AFC Richmond souvenir scarf they had behind the bar. Not only was the service great and the atmosphere welcoming and very British pub-esque, the food was SO GOOD. I got the gnocchi with blue cheese, onions, and pine nuts, the tomato and onion salad, and a kiwi-lime cider. They have a huge selection of beer and quite a lot of soft-drinks for everyone else. I originally didn't want to take the time to travel out to Richmond from London, but my experience at the Princes Head made me so glad I did!

Warm and tasty food, 2-4-1 on cocktails and if that's not enough you can try their boujee…read moreselection. very pleasant staff with a quick service! Ambiance in this venue is also very lovely.

Went here on a Sunday afternoon after some shopping with friends and searching for a place to eat…read more S&L isn't my first or second choice for a meal but given the circumstances, we went in. As most people would agree to, the view is very charming-just by the Thames river in Richmond. It is situated next to The White Cross (a pub I can never get a seat at-cry cry). The waiter was a very nice and attentive Welsh guy who kept us happy and laughing! If only I could remember his name ... : / I ordered the peppercorn steak with chips which is standard but satisfied the stomach at the time. Their cocktails are usually good so we had a few which were 2-4-1, can't beat that. S&L is a good place for groups and for watching a match but this particular S&L didn't have the upbeat environment of it's other chains such as the one in Uxbridge.

This place knows how to do burgers right! To start, there's a choice between two sizes that should…read moreaccommodate any sized appetite. But, I recommend coming in on the brink of starvation, because it's going to feel so good when you take your first bite! Next, there are a ton of topping options for your burger (too many to list). Add to that the dips available for the fries and you can custom order your dream meal. This location is fairly large and the service is good. I was in there off peak and I imagine it can get quite crowded during the lunch hour. The only drawback is the prices. It's a bit on the pricey side for a burger, but worth it.

I'm not the biggest fan of British burgers. Something about the beef isn't quite the same as…read moreAmerican beef, and therefore doesn't taste as nice. However, there are times when I want nothing more than to sink my teeth into a tasty burger, and GBK is as good a place as any to satisfy this craving. The food in this GBK is pretty decent. On my most recent visit, I had the small blue cheese burger (the one with sauce) and an order of sweet potato fries. We waited eons for our food to arrive, and I was already reaching the point in my hunger where I was becoming a bit agitated. By the time the food arrived, I was nearly in tears from hunger. Luckily, the burger and sweet potato fries didn't disappoint. My burger was juicy and generously slathered with the blue cheese sauce. The only think I might have changed was foregoing the relish--that stuff doesn't do it for me. The sweet potato fries were all sorts of greasy amazing. Whoever thought of the bacon aioli is genius. Seriously tasty stuff. At first, I was a bit disappointed with the size of the sweet potato fries portion, but by the end, I was filled with greasy goodness. On a side note, once I was at this location and I saw a child put one of the ketchup dispensers in his mouth. Talk about yuck-factor. I'm not sure what happened with that ketchup dispenser after it's adventures in that kid's mouth, but I'm guessing some poor sap shared his germs. If you're hungry for a burger in Richmond, GBK should do the trick, but perhaps avoid the ketchup.

If you love burgers, but want something different, then this is the place to be. The interior is…read moremodern and the outside area is beautiful. Eating here is great at lunch and at dinner.