The Prince's Head, Richmond

You're standing on The Green itself, that proper postcard stretch of Richmond where tourists snap photos and locals grab a pint. The Prince's Head sits right there at number 28, and it's the kind of pub that feels like it's always been part of the furniture. Inside, there's genuine warmth—wood-panelled corners, the sort of crowd that's half regulars who'll nod at you and half curious visitors who've stumbled onto something real. The kitchen takes its job seriously too; this isn't grim pub fare. You get proper cooking done right, proper ales that rotate with actual thought, and a wine list that suggests someone cares. It's lively without being lairy, comfortable without trying too hard.