Slug & Lettuce - Richmond

You're walking down Water Lane towards the Thames, and suddenly you've found yourself in one of Richmond's best-kept drinking spots. Slug & Lettuce sits right on the riverside at Riverside House, giving you that rare combination of being genuinely good at what they do without the pretension that comes with some cocktail bars. The space feels welcoming whether you're after a carefully made Negroni or just a decent pint, and the views across the water make even an ordinary Tuesday feel a bit special. It's the sort of place locals actually come to, not somewhere you'd drag visiting mates to prove a point.