Diners' Choice: Gastro Pub restaurants in South West London

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Harwood Arms

4.8

4.8 (3660)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

Fulham

About the restaurant

The Harwood Arms re-opened in September 2008 after some much needed refurbishment.
This rural haven in the middle of Fulham is a collaboration between Brett Graham of the famed Ledbury restaurant, Mike Robinson of the acclaimed Pot Kiln pub in rural Berkshire and Edwin Vaux from the famous Vaux brewery.
The idea is to provide Londoners with a really relaxed venue for eating the finest British produce, cooked amazingly well, accompanied by excellent beer and wine at a great price.

Top review

logan

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing food , service and experience overall... kids friendly , we ll definitly go back !

The Surprise Chelsea

4.7

4.7 (591)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Chelsea

About the restaurant

The Surprise is a beautiful gastro-pub tucked away in the heart of Chelsea. A hidden gem just a stone's throw from The River Thames, Battersea Park and the famous King's Road serving expertly prepared fresh, seasonal and local produce alongside a superb range of cask ales, a world class wine list and delicious cocktails!
Our famous Hamilton Room is available to book for private dining, drinks receptions and also as a meeting room, please get in touch to find our more.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

The Surprise was a wonderful place to enjoy our last dinner in London. The staff were so efficient and friendly and genuinely interested in their patrons. The menu was a delicious array of both farm and seafood. A good selection for those needing gluten free options too. Make sure you book as it fills up quickly and we went on a Tuesday evening. Wish we had a local like this in New Zealand!

The Fox & Pheasant

4.8

4.8 (1367)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Chelsea

About the restaurant

The Fox & Pheasant is a little “country” pub tucked away in a small corner of Chelsea.

The pub was founded in 1846 and it began its life as the Bedford Arms. Ten years later it changed to the Prince of Wales and in 1965 became The Fox & Pheasant and we have no intention of changing its name again!

Not only are we a snug pub in the winter with 3 fire places, a dartboard and dog biscuits for the well behaved companions (dogs)! We are lucky enough to be able to wind back our roof in the conservatory for those long summer lunches to.

Alongside our a la carte menu we have a bar snack menu that not only runs all day, everyday but also contains such pub classics. Roasts run all day on a Sunday and we guarantee to make sure you will always have ample spuds, gravy and yorkies!

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Amanda

Dined on 5 Mar 2025

Warm welcome, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere fab food - just the right amount of choices , something for everyone . Good prices for quality dishes All delicious and served with a smile!I I would highly recommend this gem of a country pub in the middle of the city ! See you again soon !

The Britannia Richmond

4.7

4.7 (2226)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Britannia is Richmonds leading independent restaurant and bar.
Located in the centre of town and down a very pretty cobbled alleyway, we are next to historic Richmond Green and two minutes from the Waterside.
We have two large outside spaces - A roof terrace for traditional dining and a garden that lends itself to drinks and lighter fare.
The bar inside is cosy with the bustle of a busy space and the upstairs restaurant tables have white cloths and lamps for a more intimate feel.
Serving Day Boat Fish and Chips to grilled Lobster, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes along with award winning Mackens of Chiswick Steaks, simply the finest food in the area.
Our Wine list has more than a nod to the old world, showing not only the best of Burgundy and Bordeaux but also more eclectic boutique wines from Italy, Spain and even the USA.
We pride ourselves on our cocktails. Vesper Martinis sit alongside Hemingway Daiquiris and a large selection of Spritz for the summer months.

Top review

DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent set course menu with good choices. Food was great and service outstanding Will definitely recommend

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Popular dish

Roast Chicken Pork

The Hunter's Moon

4.5

4.5 (648)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Traditional Countryside Pub in South West London,

Serving up Modern European dishes by Michelin trained chefs in a warm and welcoming environment.

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SophieL

Dined 2 days ago

Fab atmosphere. Wonderful food and fabulous service!

The Bobbin

4.6

4.6 (914)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Clapham

About the restaurant

We are proud to offer Clapham Old Town a charming neighbourhood pub with a Mediterranean seasonal menu, great tasting beer and a carefully selected international wine list.

We can accommodate bookings up to 12 people.

We hope to see you soon!

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Chris

Dined on 23 Feb 2025

Always great service and really good food. We love Sunday lunch with friends at the bobbin.

The Victoria

4.6

4.6 (790)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

East Sheen

About the restaurant

Set in a leafy residential area close to Richmond Park, The Victoria is a traditional public house and restaurant with a modern edge. Leading off from the cosy but spacious bar, The Victoria’s dining room is located in a bright and airy conservatory-style extension which overlooks a beautifully tended garden. During the day sunlight floods in, even on the darkest of days, while evening guests can dine with the stars as they twinkle over the beautiful candlelit room. With a varied and eclectic menu, The Victoria really does offer something for everyone with the best of British combining with touches of summery Mediterranean flavour, just a sprinkling of experimentation and all the skill of chef Paul Merrett and his team.

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Lucy

Dined on 22 Feb 2025

We had a really lovely Saturday afternoon lunch at The Victoria. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating - happy to change our booking as we extended our walk in a sunny Richmond Park. Food was delicious, staff hugely welcoming, great service and they even welcomed my muddy dog with a bowl of water and dog treats. Definitely recommend and will be coming back.

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Experience

Early Evening Set Menu

Experience

Sourced & Found Supper Club

The Apollo Arms

4.3

4.3 (171)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Clapham

About the restaurant

Your new local Pub and Dining Room coming to the heart of Clapham Old Town mid May. A real Public House serving up fantastic food from Michelin trained chefs in a relaxed environment. Founded by Oliver Marlowe and Hubert Beatson-Hird - the team behind The Hunter's Moon and Ganymede. Featuring a stunning secret garden, real ales, fine wines, a cosy bar area and a dining room with daily changing menus. Please note - all bookings are for dining in our restaurant. The garden operates on a strict first come first served basis. See you soon!

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Morgan

Dined 6 days ago

4 words …. King Croissant Club Sarnies. The BEST invention I’ve ever seen on a menu !! Absolutely delicious, literally so scrumptiously good. I had the Royale with Cheese, this bad boy was the cure to all my hangovers and sad days, I will forever be thinking about it. The sausage patty was so juicy and flavourful, the hash brown inside was out the gate. And then throw it all together inside a croissant bun, you just can’t go wrong. It was AMAZING My friend had the Chicken Royale and she said it was just as delicious (maybe even more? But I don’t believe her because mine couldn’t be bet) …. Will be back to give it a go!! Also guys, just the general vibe of The Apollo Arms is gorgeous, such a fun and chilled out place but also very classy - the perfect gastropub 🙌 A big thank you to Freddie who poured some marvellous drinks and was always happy to help (best service we’ve had in London)! And our waitress Estella who made us feel so welcome and looked after 🤍 The Apollo Arms = 10/10 King Croissant Club Sarnies = get these on your to do list ASAP

The Fox and Grapes

4.5

4.5 (1323)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Wimbledon

About the restaurant

We really care about the food and wine we serve at the Fox and Grapes which is why we won a Catey Menu of the Year award and have earned a Bib Gourmand. You can also find us listed in Harden's, Zagat's, the Michelin Guide, the Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide and the Good Pub Guide amongst others.

Alongside our Chef's Seasonal Dishes we offer a selection of classic English pub food such as fish and chips and that perennial favourite: the Burger. For a real treat, we recommend you try one of our succulent steaks cooked to perfection in our Josper Oven.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5 Mar 2025

Great food, friendly and professional service, and a lovely, relaxed feel. We sat outside in the spring sunshine, soaking up the peace and quiet of the Common. Both diners had the burgers which were substantial and delicious, especially with the chunky hand-carved chips. For pudding, we had the creme brule and the apple and rhubarb crumble with vanilla custard - both were presented beautifully and in exactly the right proportions - not too big nor too small. We were both driving, so unable to take advantage of the tempting wines.

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Experience

2-Course Steak Night Set Menu

Experience

Sourced & Found Supper Club

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