Where To Eat Out In… Richmond
Richmond is so posh that it’s got stags in its garden, gazillionaire Tory Zac Goldsmith is the MP and there’s about three Waitroses per capita. This idyllic London borough is the perfect place to experience London without even having to visit actual London, has more leaves than the Buckingham Palace dining table and, of course, has plenty of options when it comes to eating out.
Gaucho Richmond
Gotta get to Gaucho, especially if it’s the Richmond one because it’s right on the River Thames and offers the perfect al fresco dining experience. Snuggly contained inside a low-slung boathouse, this Gaucho is known for its slabs of steak, with all the group’s favourites available, from premium Black Angus cattle to Atlantic cod, corn-fed chicken and delicious sauces! Also, BYOBers, every Monday you can bring your own wine or Champagne with no additional corkage – bonus!
Also, as a hint to the Champers fans, Pommery Champagne have officially taken over the terrace there for the whole of summer – yep, really! You can expect Champagne galore and magnums of rose from the Pommery cart along, oh and did we mention there’s a flower bench? #NoFilter goals, sorted.
Great for: Steak, of course! But also al-fresco dining and BYOBing
Where: Gaucho Richmond, Richmond, UK
Website: www.gauchorestaurants.com
The Petersham
Serenely overlooking the curve of the Thames, perched above Richmond lies The Petersham. Beautiful and perfectly positioned, amid the Petersham meadows, the hotel is a gem, and the restaurant a triumph. Under Head Chef, Jean-Didier Gouges the standard is consistently excellent, and with every table bagging a view of the river, it’s one of the most perfect spots in Richmond for dinner.
Great for: River views and fine dining
Where: The Petersham Hotel, Nightingale Lane, Richmond, TW10 6UZ
Website: www.petershamhotel.co.uk
