Decent place to lunch nr Richmond on rugby international Sat
Decent place to lunch nr Richmond on rugby international Sat
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Depthhoar

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684 posts

146 months

Wednesday 15th November 2017
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Gentlemen,

Looking for a reasonable place for a proper sit down lunch nr Richmond on the Saturday of the forthcoming England/Samoa rugby international.

We've got tickets for the game and would want to walk (stagger?) to the stadium after the meal, so suggestions for 30 mins or so walking distance if possible.

The area will be busy but we'll be booking ahead.

Reasonable budget for the meal so definitely not McDonalds! (Actually thought about the River Cafe but travel logistics more tricky for that venue).

2gins

2,856 posts

180 months

Wednesday 15th November 2017
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Pretty much anything on Church St in Twickenham, the White Swan on the riverside is also good for a drink, not sure about the food. That will be busy though. The Crown close to Orleans Park is a decent pub with a good menu. Further out, i.e. Richmond, On the Kew Rd you have Rock and Rose for the swanky restaurant / cocktail option or the Shaftesbury if its more pub food you're after. Lots of restaurants in Richmond, most of them good or decent. Just about 30 mins stomp down the A316 to the stadium, or free (?) shuttle bus usually runs from the A316 opposite the leisure centre.

johnnyreggae

3,101 posts

178 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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Carluccios near Richmond Station works well as the dedicated direct bus service to the ground is just round the corner

Thankyou4calling

10,811 posts

191 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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Another vote for Rock and Rose. Quite blingy if you like that sort of thing (I do)

Alternatively in the town centre you have Beunos Aires Argentinian steak house which is excellent.

2gins

2,856 posts

180 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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Thankyou4calling said:
Another vote for Rock and Rose. Quite blingy if you like that sort of thing (I do)

Alternatively in the town centre you have Beunos Aires Argentinian steak house which is excellent.
Are you local, I live 2 mins walk from R&R?

Hoofy

78,887 posts

300 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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Also check out The Royal Oak and Le Baron Brasserie on Richmond Road, just past Church Street.

Depthhoar

Original Poster:

684 posts

146 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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Thanks, guys. Lots of good suggestions.

Thankyou4calling

10,811 posts

191 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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2gins said:
Are you local, I live 2 mins walk from R&R?
i'm Chelsea but know the area very well as parents are in TW1.

ladderino

728 posts

157 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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Rock and Rose was my wife's favourite restaurant back when we lived in Ealing.

For match days, we often head to the Kings Head in Teddington - http://kingsheadteddington.com/ - really like the food there, although might already be fully booked.

VAGLover

918 posts

96 months

Friday 17th November 2017
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In St Margaret’s
http://lesalonprive.net

In Kew
http://www.glasshouserestaurant.co.uk

Both near the station and close to Twickers, enjoy the rugby

slk 32

1,511 posts

211 months

Sunday 19th November 2017
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Also the Gaucho in Richmond (steak)or Valentino's in St Margarets (Italian)

Hoofy

78,887 posts

300 months

Monday 20th November 2017
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I've only just noticed there's a takeaway called E-wok. I shall have to get something there.

Frik

13,643 posts

261 months

Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Bit late in the day now but can recommend Salt Flakes. Food very good.

psi310398

10,389 posts

221 months

Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Don Fernando's just by Richmond Station does a fixed tapas Rugby lunch which I have found perfectly satisfactory for years. By the time you've walked to the ground, and digested a bit, there's enough space left for several pints and a pasty.