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  • Riverside (off Water Lane), 
  • Richmond, 
  • Surrey, 
  • TW9 1TH
020 8940 6844
Opening Hours:
11am - 11pm
Food Service Times:
12pm - 10pm
Welcome to the White Cross

Richmond’s best-loved riverside pub, famous for top-notch pints, home-cooked, seasonally-sensational British food, and the best views in town. Whether it’s lunch on the Thames (and occasionally in it), no trip to Richmond is truly complete without a pit stop to us. And if you’ve got a four-legged, mud-covered sidekick (or just muddy boots of your own), don’t worry, we welcome both with open arms.

Food & Drink

Our kitchen dishes up the very best of British food day in, day out, from laid-back, long-lunching afternoons to sunset date nights (the kind where you steal chips off their plate). Fancy a round of beers with your nearest-and-dearest crew, riverside-style? We’ve got you covered. Whatever the occasion, we’re serving up proper-good plates with a side of unbeatable views.

Richmond's favourite Sunday Roast

Wind down the week with a bang: a chill day for you, and a let’s-go-all-out feast from us. Our belt-loosening roasts boast tender-slow-cooked meats, towering double egg Yorkies, and rich-as-it-gets proper pub gravy, along with dig-in-and-share sides and a pudding that’s sweet-as-a-hug, all best paired with a better-have-another pint on the terrace for the perfect Sunday.

Insta-worthy Spritz

Pop on those sunnies, slap on the SPF, and let’s get spritzing. Whether you're vibing with a zesty Aperol, a fruity Pimms Fizz, or a Sparkling Marg (because why not?), it’s basically summer in a glass. Cheers to that perfect combo of lazy afternoons, sunshine, and a drink that’s as refreshing as your favourite playlist on full blast.

Welcome to the best riverside pub in Richmond

Serving Young’s fine ales since 1869 and rebuilt in 1780, The White Cross is not just a pub, but a richly-rooted, heart-of-the-community landmark (and a local treasure, if we may say so). Nestled on the banks of the Thames, we have stood the test of time (and water!), offering the best spot to soak in those famous, golden-hued riverside sunsets.

No visit to Richmond is complete without a stop at our place aka ‘the pub that floods’ – where the Thames has been lapping at our door since 1780. And if the river decides to flood, just remember, wellies were only invented in 1790, so we’ve been dealing with high water long before wellies were even a thing.

Slap on your sunnies this Spring and race to our terrace (it’s first-come, first-served, because who wants to miss out on our epic riverside views?). Whether you’re vibing with a zesty Aperol, a fruity Pimms Fizz, or a sparkling marg (our personal fav), it’s the ultimate drink-in-hand, sunshine-soaked moment you won’t want to skip. Grab your crew, soak up the views, and let FOMO fade away, because if you’re not here, you’re definitely missing out.

Simon and the team cannot wait to welcome you.

Women’s Six Nations 2025

Rugby is a passion-fuelled, game-day staple for us (we eat, drink, and breathe it), which is why we’re celebrated for delivering a stadium-style, energy-packed vibe and proudly holding the title of unmissable, match-watching destination in Richmond for all rugby fans looking to catch the action.

This Women’s Six Nations brings thrill-filled, heart-thumping action back to our screens, ready to outdo last year’s excitement. Supporting your team is adrenaline-boosting, thirst-making business (we get it), so our bar is stocked with ice-cold, expertly-poured craft lagers, authentic, timeless real ales, and a variety of cocktail-perfect, post-match tipples.

Riverside Sipping

The sun’s blazing, the drinks are icy-cold, and the warmer months are finally here – time to head straight to your fave riverside hangout (yep, that’s us, the one with the unbeatable views and all the good vibes). With Richmond’s show-stopping sunsets still stealing the spotlight (trust us, you don’t want to miss them), there’s no better spot to be. We’re all about high tides, high vibes, and endless sunshine (fingers crossed!). Our fully-stocked, open-air bar is always ready for action, so throw on your summer shades, grab a spritz, and let the carefree, sun-kissed fun begin, because if you’re not here, you’re definitely missing out.

Sunday Roasts

Every Sunday (yep, even in summer), we dish up the most mouthwatering, roast-perfect plates in Richmond, packed with all the trimmings (because Sundays are serious business). Think crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside roast potatoes, sky-high double egg Yorkies, and lashings of rich, can’t-get-enough gravy (the kind you’ll be dreaming about later). End with a we-must-do-this-more-often pint on our riverside terrace, well you’ll have the most perfect Sunday ever!