The Mitre

You're in Richmond now, and the Thames is basically your front garden. The Mitre sits bang on St Mary's Grove with views that feel properly special—the sort of spot where locals genuinely outnumber tourists, which is saying something in this neck of the woods. Inside, it's exactly what you want from a centuries-old boozer: exposed beams, proper wooden furniture, and the kind of bar you can actually lean on without irony. The ale list is taken seriously (rotating guests alongside reliable house pours), and the kitchen turns out proper pub food—think fish and chips that don't disappoint, Sunday roasts worth planning around.