The Roebuck, Richmond Hill - pub details
Address: 130, Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6RN [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 1848)
Richmond (0.8 miles)
Richmond (0.8 miles), St Margarets (1 mile), North Sheen (1.1 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Dartboard, Quiz machines (Hangman 2), Bar billiards
- Food served
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> Current user rating: 6.9/10 (rated by 69 users)
> Local guide: Surrey pub guide
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Lass O'Richmond Hill, Richmond (0.1 miles), Rose of York, Richmond (0.1 miles), Marlborough, Richmond (0.2 miles), Steins, Richmond (0.2 miles), Kandi, Richmond (0.4 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Roebuck, Richmond Hill
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| Nothing special inside, but v. well kept beer and one of the best views from any london pub from the seats opposite the door. recommended. mozzzzzz - 15 Jun 2009 16:15 |
| 300 year old pub sitting proudly near the top of Richmond Hill on the road leading up from the town centre to the Star and Garter Home and the Richmond Gate entrance to Richmond Park. Its a former Younger's house - note the small plaque outside with the trademark bearded Scotsman logo detailing the opening hours in those days. It's now part of the Spirit Group empire. Externally, it's a rather uninspiring looking box-shaped frontage. Internally, it's not unpleasant, with several nooks and crannies and low ceilings, but it has that rather generic chainy feel to it. Perhaps the previous poster can confirm, but it looks like it was originally multi-roomed. Its principal customer base appears to be those visitors to Richmond who make the trek up the hill to see the famous World Heritage view of Petersham Meadows and the River Thames below, or who alternatively have been visiting Richmond Park. Food is inevitably quite a major focus of the trade Perhaps surprisingly, its contribution to Richmond's real ale scene is however quite impressive. The presence of stickers in the windows indicating CAMRA GBG listings and a prominently displayed Cask Marque symbol show a pleasing commitment to real ale. On my recent mid-week afternoon visit, there were 4 beers on - Deuchars IPA, London Pride, Summer Lightning and a beer called Brew Dog Trashy Blonde. The Deuchars IPA - £ 2.85p - was spot on. On previous visits, I've had decent Betty Stoggs in here. Although it's not part of the pub, you're allowed to take your drink ( plastic glasses not required, you'll be pleased to hear ) over the road on to the terrace to admire the view. At the risk of sounding like a local Tourist Guide, there's an information board lower down the hill pointing out the landmarks. It's quite pleasant sitting here in the sunshine, although the sound of the passing traffic is a constant reminder that you're not in the countryside. Take care crossing the road to and from the pub, particularly if you've had a few !. The traffic can be deceptively speedy. Given the pub's location, you get the distinct feeling that they don't have to make much effort to get people through the door, but I have to say that I was quite impressed all round on my recent visit. JohnBonser - 27 May 2009 13:44 |
| My wife and I used to manage this pub in the 1970s when it bwas owned by William youngers Inns. A wonderful place at that time, with Mick Jagger living at one side, and a leading radio industry / Virgin exec at the other. There was a restaurant on the first floor, boooked up weeks in advance, and we prided ourselves on our real ales. No music at that time . Happy Days. RadioMann - 20 May 2009 01:59 |
| Quite a hike up the hill if you walk from the 65 bus stop! I arrived at the bar breathless. However, it was worth the trip up the hill to this freehouse that is not affiliated to the Fullers and Youngs breweries and the soulless chains that seem to dominate Richmond. Cask beers available on my visit were Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted, Springfield Polar Bear and Cairngorm Gold, as well as Fullers London Pride. The walk back down the hill was somewhat easier! blue_scrumpy - 21 Jan 2009 22:13 |
| Not tried the food but the beer is always well-kept and the selection always interesting. The staff are also friendly and the prices reasonable. Would drink here more often but they have a policy of playing music throughout the pub even during the day. You can't get away from it - it's terrible. Why do otherwise good pubs do this? It's obviously always for the benefit of the bar staff, not the customers. Moderate_Nige - 15 Jan 2009 21:00 |
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