Orange Tree

You'll find yourself on Kew Road, that stretch where Richmond feels properly lived-in rather than just visited. The Orange Tree has that particular magic of a pub that's genuinely loved by people who live nearby—the kind of place where regulars have their spots and the staff remember your name. It's got real character without trying too hard: theatre posters on the walls (there's actually a theatre upstairs), a proper bar you want to lean against, and the sort of menu that takes pub food seriously without being pretentious about it. Whether you're after a pint after work or settling in for dinner, it feels like stepping into someone's local rather than a tourist tick-box.