With its gorgeous riverside setting on the banks of the Thames and flourishing café culture, Richmond is the perfect spot to indulge in all things brunch.
As the working week speeds by at a frenetic pace, weekends become the time to slow things right down and enjoy and leisurely meal out. So if you’re wondering where to go for brunch in Richmond, here’s our top picks. See you around.
Richmond brunch with a view
As the name suggests, this spectacular stately home sits proudly in a beautiful riverside spot. Brunch in style among the opulent chandeliers of the drawing room or spill out onto the sunny terrace in summer.
Their Sunday brunch menu sits more at the lunch end, with creative dishes such as roasted hake with cauliflower couscous, black garlic, samphire and lemon oil to tempt your taste buds.
Look out for the launch of MasterChef: The Professionals winner Steven Edwards’ new menu in March.
Why: Old-school charm, luxurious dishes and glorious views of the river.
Where? 61-63 Petersham Road, TW10 6UT
£ Two courses for £35 or three courses for £38.
Tucked away amongst the roses and rockeries of the beautiful Terrace Gardens sits one of best-kept secret brunch spots in Richmond.
With twinkling lights draped around a rustic wooden veranda, the Hollyhock café could have fallen straight off the pages of your favourite fairy tale.
Their menu offers plenty of vegetarian, vegan, fairtrade, organic and gluten-free options, with the option to bring your own alcohol if you wish.
Why? Whimsical ambiance, idyllic surroundings and a menu to suit all dietary needs.
Where? Richmond Hill, TW10 6RH
£ Cakes from £2.50, mains from £6 and no extra charge for non-dairy milk in your coffee.
Vegetarian & vegan brunches in Richmond
Specialising in fantastic seasonal produce, this small independent café bar boasts creative veggie and vegan options alongside its meatier counterparts.
Whether you’re in the mood for the mother of all vegetarian fry ups or like the sound of vegan dishes such as pulled jackfruit, harissa chickpeas and avocado on sourdough, The Fallow Deer has lots to choose from.
Walk off all that avo with a stroll around nearby Richmond Park, where you can spot the herds of roaming wild deer that inspired the name of this cosy hipster joint.
Why? Vegan dishes take centre stage and laid-back cool oozes from every exposed brick.
Where? 130 High Street, TW11 8JB
£ Dishes from £4.50 to £10.50, cocktails for £6.95.
Championing plant-based food that nourishes mind, body and soul, this tiny kitchen offers vibrant vegan brunches and a warm welcome every weekend.
Start your day right with winning dishes from scrambled tofu to homemade smoky beans on toast. They even serve an ingenious egg-free chickpea omelette.
Proprietors Maggie and Claire discovered the joys of plant-based eating while taking part in BBC series The Retreat and returned to the UK to join other vegan restaurants in Richmond.
Why? Feel-good food, friendly vibes and prices that won’t break the bank.
Where? 16 Hill Rise, TW10 6UA
£ The epic Brunch Plate will set you back £10.95. Smoothies and juices are around £5 or sip a glass of vegan prosecco for £6.
Richmond’s casual coffee shop brunches
Duck down Richmond’s picturesque narrow streets and you’ll discover a thriving café culture and eclectic shops where you can browse to your heart’s content.
Tucked away down the Victorian streets known to locals as ‘The Alberts’, this award-winning café and deli is one of our top brunch places in Richmond. A bustling local favourite that welcomes everyone from kids to canine friends.
Both the atmosphere and the menus are wonderfully low-key, with wooden furniture, counter service and homely food that’ll bring a smile to your face.
Take on the generous Full Albert or opt for something smaller or sweeter such as eggs Benedict or a stack of fruity pancakes topped with maple syrup and berries. Their home-baked cakes are the stuff of dreams.
Why? All full up?Treat yourself to some goodies from the deli to graze on later.
Where? 2 Worple Way, TW10 6DF
£ Brunch dishes from £6-£10 and cakes from £2-£3.
Boozy brunches in Richmond
Whether you’re in need of hair of the dog or want to get the weekend started with a bang, you can’t beat a boozy brunch– something plenty of pubs in Richmond offer.
Everyone loves a neighbourhood hangout and this gorgeous, light-filled establishment is one of Richmond’s finest.
Dive into No.1a Duke Street’s all-day brunch feast, featuring everything from elegant classics like Eggs Royal to enormous taleggio, jalapeño and ham toasties that will kick any hangover into touch. The elderflower and Earl Grey fizz is a brunch cocktail highlight.
They also serve some of the best roasts in Richmond should brunch spill over into a Sunday lunch! Or why not amble over the road to the picturesque Richmond Green.
Why? Family-friendly food cooked from scratch and a planet-conscious sustainable ethos.
Where? 1a Duke Street, TW9 1HP
£ Dishes from£5.50 for the coconut chia pot to £32 for a rib-eye steak and chips.
Offering up a taste of relaxed Antipodean dining, this trendy brasserie draws inspiration from the foodie city of Melbourne.
The food served at Antipodea reflects the sunny Australian lifestyle with healthy dishes from homemade granola to soft boiled eggs with vegemite soldiers. Balanced with an extensive drinks menu and indulgent sides of treacle cured bacon of course.
Follow your brunch with a trip to amazing Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. You can even recreate that tropical climate with a visit to the exotic plants and flower of their towering Palm House.
Why? An innovative cocktail list and laid-back Melbourne appeal.
Where? 9 Station Approach, TW9 3QB
£ Expect to pay between £15 and £30 for one dish and a drink.
Best bottomless brunches in Richmond
Fast becoming an essential feature of London life, the bottomless brunch serves unlimited drinks alongside your meal.
Without doubt home to the best bottomless brunch in Richmond, this impressive all-day restaurant enjoys a lofty position within the upscale Richmond Hill Hotel.
Recently relaunched as a luxurious destination restaurant, 144 On The Hill mixes Georgian grandeur with contemporary interior design to Instagram-worthy effect.
Alongside popular brunch dishes that include smoked salmon and scrambled eggs and bacon pancake stacks, you can choose either free-flowing prosecco or Bloody Marys for a time-limited period of 90 minutes.
Why? Bottomless drinks (need we say more?) and exquisite décor.
Where? 149-150 Richmond Hill, TW10 6RW
£ From £23 per person
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