The Watermans Richmond

4.7

391 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

The Watermans Richmond is an all day Restaurant and Bar in the centre of town, conveniently located on an ancient cobbled street that leads down to the waterfront.

Our food is the best of British ingredients, served with a nod to southern Europe, with favourite dishes ranging from scallop ravioli to fregola, veal chops and day boat fish. We also have vegetarian and vegan options as well as delicious puddings including tiramisu, poached pears and profiteroles.

We have been the site of a Public house for centuries and still offer a selection of draught beers however we have an extensive wine list focusing mostly on classic wines from Europe.

The Restaurant is divided into several areas: luxurious deep leather banquette seating, bar counters perfect for lunches and more casual dining and cosy fireside dining in our upstairs room.

We also have two outside areas, a perfect spot for a drink or bite whilst watching the world go by.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Modern European, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 3638 9160
Website
http://www.watermansrichmond.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have three private areas that can seat up to 18 in each, or more for standing events. One is upstairs and can be used for meetings and dinners, has a fireplace and is very cosy. The second is downstairs and is our garden room, perfect for canape or drinks parties. The third is our outside dining area, set to the side of the premises and can be used for lunches, dinners, and again canape and drinks parties. Please call us on 0203 638 9160 or email on info@watermansrichmond.co.uk

Location
10-12 Water Lane, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1TJ
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Hill street and Water Lane
Parking details
Please park in the Friars Lane car Park: Friars Ln, Richmond TW9 1NL
Public transit
We are located 100 yards from the main bus station in Richmond. The District Line terminates at Richmond station and there are many overground options from Twickenham and Clapham to name but a few. On Twickenham rugby days many ticket holders elect to have lunch in Richmond and walk to the game as it takes only 20 minutes.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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London
Contemporary European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Watermans Richmond delights with "excellent food" and "outstanding service," making it a favorite dining spot in Richmond. Guests rave about the "charming local atmosphere" and "polite and swift service." The menu features fresh, flavorful dishes like scallop tortellini and lamb rump. Ideal for pre-theatre dining or celebratory occasions.

391 Reviews

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Julien
London
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place. Service, food and surroundings all lovely. We had a birthday lunch for 6 people and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly.
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Emily
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful time had as always. The food is spectacular!
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Simon
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely restaurant with great choice and quality of food. Service is excellent too. Best restaurant in Richmond in my view.
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Victoria
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place for Sunday lunch. Absolutely delicious and dog friendly too. Loved the tablecloths- increasingly rare these days and such a nice touch. Highly recommended
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Jo
London
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, lovely staff, great evening all round in a great atmosphere
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john
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Local restaurant punches well above its weight. Great.
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Julie
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great wine list, fab cocktails. Lovely way to spend a birthday lunch and a new favourite restaurant in the area
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Redina
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
After a long period of not being able to go out, we decided to visit Richmond. We searched for a nice restaurant with good reviews and ultimately chose The Watermans. We had dinner there and felt extremely uncomfortable with the way the staff continuously tried to clear our table before we had finished our meal. Every 5 minutes, they would inquire, "Have you finished?" This constant pressure made us feel rushed, and as a result, we left our food unfinished, including both the starters and the main course. Our dinner reservation was for 7:30 pm, giving us ample time until the closing time of 11 pm. We were very disappointed with the experience and have no intentions of returning there.
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Jonathan
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favourite restaurant in Richmond, never failed to disappoint. Food was superb, cocktails lovely, and there’s a great wine list with plenty by the glass to choose from as well as bottles. Service is wonderful, friendly, happy, helpful, and always there when needed, perfect! Thank you!
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Nikita
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was with the greatest of pleasure eating here, a last minute décision as to where to go not knowing the local area. Food was excellent alongside the service and the ambiance. We would highly recommend dining here. Great service with à smile, always nice to see a young team who are keen to please. Thank you all, keep up the hard work.
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The Watermans Richmond is rated 4.7 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

10-12 Water Lane, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1TJ

Additional information

Cross street
Hill street and Water Lane
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Modern European, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please park in the Friars Lane car Park: Friars Ln, Richmond TW9 1NL
Public transit
We are located 100 yards from the main bus station in Richmond. The District Line terminates at Richmond station and there are many overground options from Twickenham and Clapham to name but a few. On Twickenham rugby days many ticket holders elect to have lunch in Richmond and walk to the game as it takes only 20 minutes.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.watermansrichmond.co.uk/
Phone number
020 3638 9160
Private party facilities
We have three private areas that can seat up to 18 in each, or more for standing events. One is upstairs and can be used for meetings and dinners, has a fireplace and is very cosy. The second is downstairs and is our garden room, perfect for canape or drinks parties. The third is our outside dining area, set to the side of the premises and can be used for lunches, dinners, and again canape and drinks parties. Please call us on 0203 638 9160 or email on info@watermansrichmond.co.uk

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