I need pubs near M25/M3 starting with letters L and I

[kiwifraser]

Yes, I know it's an odd question. My brother Blair's stag day is very soon, and we are going open ground shooting at Bisley, then heading to Richmond and meeting others for food and a Comedy night. After leaving the shooting we are going to The Bee for a first drink.

The plan from there is to find pubs on route from Windlesham to Richmond which start with L, A, I, R, and H - not necessarily found in that order.

Ideally the path will need to include decent pubs that are open on a Sunday afternoon, and will look something like:
Windlesham - Chertsey - Weybridge - Shepperton - Walton on Thames - Sunbury - Hampton - Twickenham - Richmond.

So far we have:

B - it's definitely The Bee

L - Lass o' Richmond Hill, Richmond

A - The Anglers, Walton on Thames

I - Inn @ West End, nr Woking

R - Red Lion, Chobham

H - The Hope in Richmond, because thats where the comedy is.

Obviously I still have a few holes in the theory so far. Any ideas for SAS recommended places please?


Also, I'm going to call Ascot Cars to see if they can provide a transport with 4 x 20 minute stops for about 8 people, unless anyone can recommend a minibus/ 8 seater/ hummer/ etc with driver that is.

Edited by kiwifraser on Friday 16th October 22:39

[kiwifraser]

anonymous said:

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All in the thread Diz - Minibus or taxis or hired driver

kiwifraser said:

Also, I'm going to call Ascot Cars to see if they can provide a transport with 4 x 20 minute stops for about 8 people, unless anyone can recommend a minibus/ 8 seater/ hummer/ etc with driver that is.

[Sods Law]

Is it really a good idea to be posting on here the pubs you will be visiting on stag tour, or are you looking for a support act

[kiwifraser]

Sods Law said:

Is it really a good idea to be posting on here the pubs you will be visiting on stag tour, or are you looking for a support act

If you are there waiting when I arrive, then I'll let you buy me a drink in trade for a seat on the bus

[Sods Law]

kiwifraser said:

Sods Law said:

Is it really a good idea to be posting on here the pubs you will be visiting on stag tour, or are you looking for a support act

If you are there waiting when I arrive, then I'll let you buy me a drink in trade for a seat on the bus

[kiwifraser]

anonymous said:

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Thanks Dizeee. Local knowledge of where and where not to stop is something I need

[NormanD]

kiwifraser said:

I - ??

Inn @ West End

2 miles south of J3 of the M3 on the A322

[bored-of-coding]

for I there's the Inn@west end if it's not too far out of the way
http://www.the-inn.co.uk/

[kiwifraser]

Perfect, that's I sorted as long as its open on a sunday about 4.15.

[kiwifraser]

Does anyone have local knowledge of Richmond or Walton on Thames?

I found a couple of L pub options. The Lot, and The Lass o' Richmond Hill.

Also a new A pub which is en-route. The Anglers in Walton.

[Motown Junk]

NormanD said:

kiwifraser said:

I - ??

Inn @ West End

2 miles south of J3 of the M3 on the A322

I've heard that it's full of pickup driving oiks, meself

[kiwifraser]

Motown Junk said:

NormanD said:

kiwifraser said:

I - ??

Inn @ West End

2 miles south of J3 of the M3 on the A322

I've heard that it's full of pickup driving oiks, meself

Might even run into a well known one

[Robatr0n]

The Anglers in Teddington is not bad. Nice selection of beers too.

[Lakelord]

kiwifraser said:

Does anyone have local knowledge of Richmond or Walton on Thames?

I found a couple of L pub options. The Lot, and The Lass o' Richmond Hill.

Also a new A pub which is en-route. The Anglers in Walton.

The Anglers Retreat in Walton is in a very nice location, right next to the Thames with views across the weir etc and if you don't like it, The Swan is right next door.
Another suggestion for an 'H' in Richmond is the Hole in the Wall. Very small pub but tucked out of the way and as such, you don't tend to get too many aholes in there.
A suggestion for the 'L' & 'A' combined is The London Apprentice in Isleworth which again is a nice pub right by the river.

[Robatr0n]

Forgot about the London Apprentice! Nice pub that.

[kiwifraser]

All sorted! Cheers for the help.

Ascot Cars supplying a driver and 8 seater VW Caravelle, with stops planned at...
B - Bee, Windlesham
L - Lass o' Richmond Hill, Richmond
A - Anglers, Walton on Thames
I - Inn @ West End
R - Red Lion, Chobham
H.- Hope, Richmond

I think they are all open on Sunday afternoons...

Should be a proper 'broken' night

[kiwifraser]

Lakelord said:

Another suggestion for an 'H' in Richmond is the Hole in the Wall. Very small pub but tucked out of the way and as such, you don't tend to get too many aholes in there.

I'll keep this one for an additional place in Richmond. If we have time on the way to the Comedy evening at the Hope, we will stop in for a quick pint

[kiwifraser]

Robatr0n said:

Forgot about the London Apprentice! Nice pub that.

Of all the years I worked at Sky just up the road, and I never knew about that place. Looks great!


Only thing missing from a normal stag do is the obligatory trip to a lovely lady bar. All closed on Sundays it seems

[Sods Law]

kiwifraser said:

Robatr0n said:

Forgot about the London Apprentice! Nice pub that.

Of all the years I worked at Sky just up the road, and I never knew about that place. Looks great!


Only thing missing from a normal stag do is the obligatory trip to a lovely lady bar. All closed on Sundays it seems

See if you can get a private room somewhere and call them in.....

[x 7usc]

fraser if you end up doing the train thing then the ashley park in walton on thames is right opp the station.