I came in here quite reluctantly after being told a firm No at Hoppers. However I was pleasantly…read moreblown away by the seamless friendly service, the wonderful cocktail I ordered based on the recommendation by Iona ( our Romanian hostess) absolutely hit a spot - made with Vodka and Lychee Syrup. We ordered a meat plate and a cheese plate which were good not great. My colleagues enjoyed their Gnocchi starter and the Steak and Pork Belly entree. I ordered the vegetarian entree of a roasted cauliflower entree - it was properly caramelized and the Tatziki was a really nice foil to it - I didn't miss the meat Definitely an unexpectedly good meal that I would be happy to repeat in King's Cross!

We were skeptical to dine in a restaurant by a major train station because it'll always be bad…read morequality pricy things for people that don't have a lot of time for catching trains. But it was surprisingly good although it's not the cheapest restaurant out there. The steak is flavorful and cooked to our liking. Along with the chips, it's a very satisfying meal. Pork belly is very fatty but the skin is crunchy and it's very lovely. I didn't want the sweet potato mash that comes with it and they were happy to supplement it with a side from another dish. We got put at the table upstairs and the lighting is a bit weird but the restaurant has a cozy ambiance.

White wines were awful, Negroni was made with half measures, paid 100 pound for three drinks. Rest…read morewas good, staff was friendly. Ambiance was okay but there weren't many people in the bar, it was easy to find a place to sit on a Thursday night.

The prices are steep and the drinks aren't deep..read more

Yelp is a little unreliable in the UK for this reason: Many inns sit above pubs and many of the…read moreyelp reviews of these businesses reflect the opinions of those who have only gone to the pub. I've stayed at the Orange Tree, in the 13-room inn/hotel above the pub. I've eaten in the pub, the English breakfast that comes with an overnight stay, but I've not chosen the pub as a place to hang out (and wouldn't with so many interesting Richmond pubs along the Thames). The Orange Tree, as a place of lodging, is nicely maintained and stylish. The room was clean with a sizable entry space, a good sized bathroom, and even had a bit of design-y flair. I was relieved to find that my room, though up several flights of stairs, didn't look out over the main street; I suspect that would have been a loud, busy room. Mine was neither. Orange Tree is very well located in Richmond, almost across from the train station (or tube) that'll take you back to central London. It's also a short walk to the waterfront or, in the other direction, a heartier (but easy and flat) walk to Kew Gardens. By the time I stayed at Orange Tree I was tiring of the full English Breakfast but have to admit they did a nice job of it. We ordered our choices off a menu and the pub was quiet and empty at breakfast time - perfect. The nicest compliment I could bestow on a place of lodging is saying that I'd stay there again. As long as I could get a room that doesn't face the front I'd happily stay at Orange Tree again.

The Orange Tree Pub in Richmond is one of my favorite public houses in London. It offers both…read moreinside and outside dining in a charming atmosphere. And the food quality is excellent - a true gastro pub. My friend loved her crispy gnocchi herbal salad and my meat and chorizo pie with cheddar mash was outstanding. With good local beer and friendly service, the Orange Tree is def a great place to eat in Richmond. Tip - The Orange Tree Theatre is right across the street making this pub a perfect pre-theatre meeting spot or post-theatre drink destination.

Love! This place looks like Martha Stewart herself decorated the interior. I was shocked by how…read morecute this place was. We came here for a university social event. I ordered the sausage and mash, while my friend ordered fish and chips. Most the group got hamburgers. My sausage was surprisingly good, as the photo will lead you to believe it almost looks a little like doggy poo, with its shape. It was about 12 pounds for this meal. Also ordered a nice rose wine to compliment our extremely hot weather in London. Service was good, with the bartender being cheeky. Really enjoyed the night here and would recommend it for someone looking for a charming atmosphere.

This pub is only a stone's throw from the Penhryn Road campus of Kingston University and it's…read morefrequented by mostly students, professors, and lecturers from the Faculty of Arts and Science, especially journalism students. From the inside, the pub has a Victorian/Edwardian elegance with wood paneling and comfy furniture. The selections at the pub are a bit pricey for a uni student, but the ambience will suffice. As far as I can remember, it's one of the very few places in Greater London that has Kirin Ichiban on tap for a reasonable price! If you're a smoker, an outdoor patio is available and has outdoor heating when the weather permits it. Overall, I would highly recommend the place if you're a student at Kingston University if you've got a few pounds to spare and a great place to meet locals.

GJ's on Garratt Lane is centrally located, and always appears to be a busy, vibrant little pub…read more They have a small but agreeable garden situated outside, nice in winter but even better in summer. Weekends see live music and DJs perform, though it's best to visit a pub like this with a few good mates you haven't seen in a while. At the drop of a hat you can rent GJ's for a party of up to 150 people in size. Catering options for larger events are also great: check with them about a speciality spit roast and their marquee area. The food menu is not very diverse, but you can always expect top notch food from the chefs at GJ's.

If you're into your meat, the best thing about GJ's is that there's a massive spit-roast…read moreoccasionally (seems to be the weekends). There was one there when I went anyways. I went to this pub with my boyfriend a while back, he wanted to watch the rugby on the big screen. The pub always seems teeming with sports fans, which always puts me off. I just feel this pub lacks atmosphere, the clientele put me off and it doesn't feel as intimate as I'd like but if sports and loud groups of people are your thing then this is for you.

Lovely pub food in a nice relaxing location by the river. Quite enjoyed the salads we started with.read more

Great place to eat. I love their fish and chips. Great view of Thames river and clean set up…read more Service can be a faster but the staff are polite and kind.

Was on holiday from LA & my sisters brought me here. I grow up in the area & it was lovely to…read morerevisit after so many years & see the pub still running wonderfully, from the new management, Yummy food great ambience, with young good servers. If you prefer to be served, there's a section for that or if you want self-serve, plus there's a great outside seating area. Fireplace is a lit when it's cold of course.

The cheery tree in Southgate has been around for hundreds of years, it use to be a regular of mine…read morea few years back. It is a large pub with a function room where people often hold birthdays, engagements or tributes. You can arrange for your own caterers to operate here, or us the kitchen that they provide. It has a quite a large car, and a huge bar separated by a couple of rooms, and it also has a really nice bear garden at the rear, which on a sunny afternoon is packed. It is quite picturesque from outside, with greenery in front and the surrounding area. It is a part of Southgate's heritage and will always have its regulars. At Friday and Saturday nights, the crowd tends to be quite young, especially when I was a regular a few years back. Though nowadays it is not so popular with the younger generation. It is a traditional pub and I will be going there this Sunday for a roast, which I have had a few times and give it top marks.

Full disclosure that I have met the owners on many an occasion and they were like family to the…read moreneighborhood so perhaps I've been one over. And I also haven't been there in nearly 2 years and yet...I miss it. We had two fantastic dinners and one semi-miss but when you get to hang out with a drink and loiter while your kids play, you will have a hard time not bonding with the place. There are few places in Islington like this and even fewer in London!

Came here for the Juma pop up that's taking place at the moment, and had a few drinks before hand…read more First up, the Cuckoo is a lovely little pub in the middle of Barnsbury. It's a bit off the beaten path and is quiet as a result. I came here on a Saturday night and it was never particularly busy or loud, and there was a nice relaxed vibe with people just enjoying the food and drink they had going. Drinks wise they had a decent selection but nothing extensive, though a bottle of red Pinot Noir went down a treat at pretty decent value too. Service from the bar staff/waiters was also very good! Food wise, Juma is doing Iraqi style food led by the eponymous Philip Juma, and is a pretty decent (though not overly brilliant) menu. It's definitely a bit different from the usual middle-Eastern food that will come to mind when you read hummous and baba ghanoush, and it's more of a strange fusion between Greek and middle-Eastern stuff. Stand out dishes for us were the starters and the fish main. If you're in the area and looking for a nice drink, you could do far worse than the Cukoo. Great pub!