Rising Sun

Walk into the Rising Sun and you're greeted with exactly what you'd want from a Twickenham local: wooden beams, a genuine bar atmosphere, and staff who actually know their regulars by name. It's the kind of place where you can nurse a pint and a newspaper, or settle in with friends for something more substantial. The kitchen takes its brief seriously—you're looking at proper gastropub fare that goes beyond the usual pub menu, though nothing pretentious. Richmond Road can be a bit of a blur of chain restaurants, so finding somewhere with this much character and decent beer selection feels genuinely rare.