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West London is that part of Greater London that is located generally west of Central London and the West End (beyond Zone 1 on the Tube) and north of the River Thames. Several riverside areas south of the Thames, such as Richmond, Kew, Putney and Barnes, although properly part of South West London are often considered natural extensions of this area based on their geography and close associations (transport, culture) with West London as a whole.

Richmond-upon-Thames [1] (most commonly, 'Richmond') is an outlying suburb and area of London, located in the south-west sector of Greater London, and the centre of its own London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, including the suburbs and villages of Ham, Kew, Teddington and Twickenham, amongst others.

Harrow is in outer North-West London.

Acton is an district of West London popular with travellers on account of its entertainment options, relatively cheap accommodation (short stay and rental) and excellent transport links with the rest of London and further afield. Although part of the London Borough of Ealing, Acton very much has its own identity.

Chiswick is a leafy district in the West London area of London, well-known for its wide variety of quality food outlets and venues.

Uxbridge is in West London.

Kew is a suburban area in the south west of London. Kew is overshadowed by the world famous gardens of the same name that occupy much of the River Thames bend that Kew is situated on. Kew is squashed between two larger areas of Sheen, an undefined suburbia with a quirky high street, and Richmond a small town if it were not absorbed by London.

[edit] Understand

West London's obvious popularity with travellers and short- to mid-term residents (backpackers, working holiday makers, etc.) can be explained by a number of factors, not least its proximity to Heathrow Airport, London's largest airport, and its multiple, easy transport connections with the West End and central London.

The geography of West London is dominated by the River Thames as it winds its way eastward from the Lower Thames Valley towards the sea. The river is a focus of life for many in West London, a place for riverside walks, cycling, rowing, sailing and pubbing.

[edit] Richmond

Originally a separate town, and before 1965 a part of the county of Surrey, Richmond's inhabitants often view themselves (as do others) as something vaguely separate from the metropolis as a whole. This is perhaps due in part to Richmond's location on a large loop of the River Thames (surrounding most of the area), its enveloping by several vast royal parks and its previously independent identity. Although strictly speaking part of South London, lying as it does on the south bank of the river, Richmond perhaps has much more in common with West London.

[edit] Districts

Like all the other districts of outer London, West London is itself made up of numerous suburbs, villages and satellite towns. Several areas of West London are particularly popular with travellers and backpackers, for their attractions, their facilities and their many accommodation options:

(from inner to outer London)

• Earls Court.
• Acton - An area popular with visiting Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans.
• Chiswick
• Ealing [2] — known as the "Queen of the suburbs", transport hub and home to the famous Ealing Studios.
• Southall
• Wembley - Site of the famous Wembley Stadium, the home of English football, and Wembley Arena, a major entertainment venue.
• Hounslow - A working class suburb with many of the residents employed at nearby Heathrow airport.
• Uxbridge - A vibrant area on the edge of London, good shopping experience and good transport links to the West End.

[edit] Get in

West London enjoys multiple connections and throughways as the gateway of London to the west.

[edit] By tube

West London is well served by Tube connections with several lines running through and westwardly terminating within the area:

• Piccadilly Line (blue) - Starts at Heathrow and runs into the West End and beyond.
• District Line (green) - Broadly following the Thames from East and Central London - divides at Earls Court, then again at Turnham Green to terminate variously at Richmond, Ealing and Wimbledon via Fulham and Putney.
• Central Line (red) - Starting at Ealing Broadway, the Central Line runs into Central London along the line of Oxford Street and the A40.

[edit] Ealing

The London Underground station nearest to the centre of Ealing is Ealing Broadway, which is on the Central and District line, and also has a mainline rail connection (which terminates at Paddington). The journey from Paddington to Ealing Broadway on the mainline takes around 8-10 minutes.

[edit] Richmond

[edit] By Car

• Richmond is only a few miles away from Heathrow Airport, from where taxis to Richmond can be caught. Richmond is also close to the A316, accessible from the M3 and M4 motorways. From the direction of London, Upper Richmond Road becomes Sheen Road, which courses right through the town centre of Richmond.

[edit] By Train

• Richmond is well serviced by public transport. South West Trains' services from London's Waterloo station stop at Richmond. The journey takes 20-30 minutes, and trains depart every 15-30 minutes or so.

[edit] By Tube

• Both the District Line (depicted on the London underground tube map as the green line) and the London Overground line from Stratford terminate at Richmond.

[edit] By Bus

• Richmond has a large bus station. The 337 bus from Clapham Junction, the 391, 33, 419 buses from Hammersmith, and the N10 night bus from Kings Cross all stop here, amongst others.

[edit] Harrow

Harrow on the Hill Underground Station is on the Metropolitan Line. Outside the station is a fairly large bus station.

Although Harrow and Harrow on the Hill are technically the same area they feel totally different. Harrow town centre is a bustling shopping and business area while Harrow on the Hill has remained almost unchanged for a hundred years.

[edit] Chiswick

[edit] By road

• Travelling from the west, by far the quickest road access to Chiswick is the M4 Motorway linking London with the Lower Thames Valley, Bristol and South Wales. Following the motorway to its very end will bring you on the A4 Great West Road: turning first or second left (the latter at the traffic lights) will allow you to thread your way painlessly to Turnham Green and Chiswick High Road.

[edit] By Tube

• Chiswick Park station (District line)
• Turnham Green station (District / Piccadilly line).

[edit] By train

• Chiswick mainline station - located several hundred metres south of the Great West Road and Chiswick High Road, Chiswick mainline is part of the SouthWest Trains network and allows quick access to Clapham Junction, Battersea and Waterloo (amongst several other stations)

[edit] Uxbridge

The Tube links Uxbridge with the West End and Central London. Day buses depart for Uxbridge everyday and Night buses from Trafalgar square have Uxbridge as their terminus.

[edit] Kew

Heathrow airport is 10 miles away by road.

• Kew Bridge is served by National Rail trains out of Waterloo station.
• Kew Gardens station is served by the District line on the Underground and (from the same platforms) Overground trains on a line that wanders around London without ever reaching the center, known as the North London Line.
• Kew can be reached from Richmond (which has direct fast trains to Waterloo) via the 65 or 391 from outside Richmond station

[edit] Get around

[edit] Kew

The 65 bus runs the length of the Kew Road, and the 391 runs up Sandycombe and A316 roads. Yet an active person could walk the length of Kew (from A316 to Kew Bridge) in half an hour.

[edit][add listing] See

Although not as concentrated as Central London, West London's attractions are many:

• The Natural History Museum [3] - The dinosaur exhibit complete with life-sized roaring T-Rex is popular with kids (and adults), but the museum really excels with the galleries devoted to mammals, insects and the human body. There is also a new wing where groups can tour a research facility and the Museum's historic stocks of pickled specimens (well worth a visit, but not for the squeamish!) - free entry.
• Science Museum [4] - Packed with science and industry; there are galleries devotes to many subjects, including space, nuclear physics, genetics, and computing; the top floor is, appropriately, taken up with the history of flight and many historic aircraft, including a Spitfire and a Hurricane.
• The Victoria and Albert Museum [5] - Highlights the decorative arts such as fashion and furniture - admission free.
• Portobello Road [6] - Claimed to be the world's largest antiques market. For antiques, souvenirs and other knick-knacks or simply a walk through time. At night this is one of the best pick up areas in London, at least for women needing men anyway.
• Syon Park [7], tel 020 8560 0881, House: open 24 March - 31 October, We, Th, Su, Bank Holiday Mondays, Good Friday, Easter Saturday 11am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm); Gardens: open daily except 25, 26 December 10.30am-5pm or dusk if earlier; Syon House & Gardens & Great Conservatory: admission adults £7.50, concessions/child £6.50, family £17.00, Gardens & Great Conservatory admission adults £3.75, concessions/child £2.50, family £9.00 - The stately home of the Dukes of Northumberland for 400 years, Syon House and its 200-acre estate are located between Brentford and Isleworth. The main house was built to a design by the English architect Robert Adams, the grounds laid out by Capability Brown. Well worth a visit.

[edit] Ealing

Ealing hosts an annual comedy festival in the summer. Speaking of comedy in Ealing, in the late 1940s and 1950s Ealing was famous for a series of comedy movies filmed there.

If theatres are more your thing, you're in luck. Wonderful theatres are scattered all over the borough, including the Questors on Mattock Lane. For more info, visit Ealing Council's listing of theatres. The cinema is currently under reconstruction, said to include over 10 screens!

[edit] Richmond

• The remains of the once magnificent Richmond Palace, home to English kings since Edward I, adjoins Richmond Green, a pleasant open green space and historic cricket ground. Only the Gate House and Wardrobe, now converted into flats, remain.
• The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('Kew Gardens') [8] - Probably England's most famous botanic gardens. As well as containing thousands of species of trees, flowers and plants from all over the world, Kew Gardens also contains Kew Palace [9], the recently restored smallest palace in England, and home to King George III's family.
• Hampton Court Palace [10] Historic home to English kings such as Henry VIII, now open to the public. (via the R68 bus from Richmond station). There are many attractions which can occupy a whole day visit, including 60 acres of gardens with the famous maze, the Tudor kitchens, the Chapel Royal, the Great Hall, Mantegna's Triumphs of Caesar paintings, and various exhibitions about Henry VIII.
• Ham House [11] The Duke of Lauderdale's elegant 17th century manor house, a mile or so upriver from Richmond riverside (via 371 bus from Richmond bus station). Free to members of The National Trust.
• Marble Hill House [12] Over the river from Ham House, this was home to King George II's mistress, with well-manicured lawns by the riverside. Free to members of English Heritage.
• Strawberry Hill House [13] Eccentric Gothic home of 18th century poet and author, Horace Walpole, son of England's first prime minister.
• Richmond Park [14] The largest open space in London, covering almost 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) and home to a huge array of wildlife, including 400 wild deer. Also contains the Royal Ballet School, seen in the film "Billy Elliot". Popular with cyclists, both for the on-road perimeter circuit and the off-road trails. There are several car parks for walkers and picnickers.
• Bushy Park [15] - the second largest of the London Royal Parks, covering an area of 450 hectares (1,099 acres). Lying north of Hampton Court Palace, the history of of the park is inextricably linked to the palace, yet it has always had its own distinct rural character.
• View from Richmond Hill [16] From town centre walk up Hill Rise, which becomes Richmond Hill. The view from the top of the hill (between Friar Stile Road and Nightingale Lane) is protected by an act of parliament and takes in the river, the meadows at the bottom of the hill. Much painted by JMW Turner. Well worth the short walk up the hill and it's on the way to Richmond Park if you are walking from the town.

[edit] Harrow

Harrow is famous for its school, Winston Churchill attended it as did 7 British Prime Ministers. The school is at the top of the hill, the buildings and surrounding area are a step back in time. Try to go in term time on a Sunday as the pupils in long coats and straw boaters, and the masters in mortar boards are a sight rarely seen anywhere outside of Hollywood films of "Olde England"!

[edit] Chiswick

• Chiswick House and Gardens [17], Burlington Lane, Chiswick W4 2RP, open We-Su and Bank Holidays 1 April - 31 October 10am-5pm (closes 2pm Saturdays), admission adults £4m children £2, concessions £3, family £10, EH members free, bus 190 (Hammersmith - Richmond) - maintained by English Heritage, Chiswick House is a famous and fine example of the 18th century Palladian style of British architecture. The third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753)—who designed this elegant Classical villa close to the Thames—drew inspiration from his 'grand tours'of Italy, while William Kent was employed to create sumptuous interiors to contrast with the pure exterior. The Classical gardens, although much reduced from their original size, are the perfect complement to the house.

[edit] Uxbridge

The Civic Centre, Fassnidge Park, take a stroll along historic Windsor Street.

[edit] Kew

• Kew Royal Botanical Gardens,, ☎ +44 (0)20 8332 5655 (info@kew.org), [18]. A UNESCO World Heritage site and the main reason that tourists visit Kew. A world away from the hustle of London, and beautiful at any time of year.  edit.
• Victorian architecture.
• Kew Bridge, a fine stone bridge linking Brentford/Chiswick with Kew.
• Kew Green, a large lawn, split in two by Kew Road, with St Mary's Church, Kew Cricket Club and pubs set on or near it.
• St Luke's Church, The Avenue, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, [19]. Services on Sundays at 8AM and 11AM. Free.  edit
• The Barn Church (St Philip's), Atwood Avenue, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, ☎ 020 8878 5646 (janlewison@aol.com). Services held at 9:30AM every Sunday. Free.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Royal Albert Hall [20] - Landmark location of many world-renowned concerts (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin), still plays host to top shelf entertainment. In summer, the BBC Proms are a varied classical music festival, and first-come first-served standing tickets can be had for £5 (2006 price). Doors open 30mins before the performance (which generally begins at 7.30pm) but a queue starts earlier, around 6pm for a 'normal' concert and considerably earlier if there are big-name performers. Seated tickets are also available for £20-£50; often there are some still available on the night. Special rules restrict entrance to the famous Last Night in September; you will not be able to get in without attending at least 6 other Proms!

[edit] Ealing

Many events take place in Ealing each year, including the Ealing Jazz Festival and the Ealing Beer Festival. Christmas and Easter markets also take place in the shopping centre square.

Visit Walpole park just east of the town square for a relaxing experience. There is a small pond and an ice cream stall. There are also great playground facilites, and even a miniature zoo!

[edit] Richmond

• Explore Richmond's history at The Museum of Richmond [21], near the river bank.
• See a pre-West End play at the pretty Victorian theatre, The Richmond Theatre [22], near Richmond Green.
• The Orange Tree Theatre [23] offers "theatre in the round", where the audience surrounds the stage.
• Richmond has two cinemas, the Odeon [24], which shows mainly mainstream Hollywood films from its two locations, one, with a beautiful art deco front, opposite Richmond Bridge and the other on Red Lion Street. There is also an arts cinema, the Curzon [25], on Water Lane, a narrow cobbled street which runs down to the river at the crossroads of Hill Street, George Street and Red Lion Street.
• In summer months, a boat ride either upriver to Teddington Locks or Hampton Court Palace, or downriver to Westminster, offers a good way to relax while enjoying the riverside scenery. Some boats offer a commentary service. The boat ride to Hampton Court takes about an hour and a half, to Teddington Locks about 45 minutes, and to Westminster about 2 hours. Boats depart from a dock close to Richmond bridge. You can also hire rowing boats next to the bridge.
• The Richmond Adult Community College [26] offers short- to medium-term courses on subjects such as cooking, foreign languages, IT, and business.

[edit] Kew

• Cycle, jog and walk along the river path.
• Tennis, by Kew Bridge
• Yoga, Arch 2, Kew Bridge Arches,Richmond, TW9 3AW, ☎ 020 8940 0888 (info@earth-life.co.uk), [27]. Offers a range of Yoga/Pilates classes for all abilities  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit] Ealing

Ealing Broadway shopping centre is moments from Ealing Broadway Station. It was opened by the Queen in 1987 and is home to many shops and a library. The enormous assortment includes WHSmith, Tchibo, Marks and Spencer, Tesco Metro, Boots and Argos. Opposite it is the Arcadia Centre which, though smaller, also houses a number of shops.

Hippy Heaven is a shop that sells nice trinkets, jewelry, incense, and stones. There is also a tattoo/piercing shop next door, with skilled artists.

The square in Ealing Broadway is often eventful, with beatiful decorations at Christmas time and musicians performing in the Summer.

[edit] Richmond

• Richmond's high street (George Street) contains a few boutique clothing stores and all the standard high street chains, such as Habitat, Marks & Spencer's, WH Smith, HMV, Boots, Uniqlo, Robert Dyas, etc. For more boutique clothes shops, such as Matches, and small art galleries and antiques shops, follow the road up the hill called Hill Street, which turns into Hill Rise.
• There is one department store, the House of Fraser (although many locals still call it by its old name, Dickens & Jones) found on the corner of George Street and King Street.
• There are a couple of independent bookshops in the town; the best known is the Open Book on King Street, it's rather cramped, but stacked with a very good selection of new books. Almost directly opposite is the children's bookshop the Lion & the Unicorn [28]. On an alleyway called Church Walk off George Street (up the side of Tesco) is Houben's, which has new (particularly literature, art, history and philosophy) books as well as second-hand books in the basement. There is also a branch of the big chainstore, Waterstone's on the corner of Hill Street and Red Lion Street.
• There are two supermarkets - Tesco and Waitrose (which has a car park) in the town centre. A large Sainsbury's is located near North Sheen station.
• Catch the Farmer's Market in Heron Square off Hill Street, on Saturdays 11am-3pm, for local produce.

[edit] Harrow

• St George's and St Ann's, Two shopping centres housing a range of high street stores, including Topshop, Primark, BHS, TK Maxx, Monsoon.

[edit] Uxbridge

Like many of the UK's high streets Uxbridge has a wide range of shops. Uxbridge has two shopping centers, The Chimes and The Pavillions. The Chimes Mall is among the the top 100 shopping destinations in the UK. The Pavillions is home to many high street names including Marks and Spencers and Argos to name but a few.

[edit] Kew

Immediately by the station is situated Kew Parade, here there are a few chain shops like:

• Tesco Express, 2/8 STATION PARADE, KEW GARDENS, RICHMOND, GREATER LONDON, TW9 3PZ., ☎ 0845 0269355. Open 7AM-11PM every day. Small Supermarket  edit
• Martin's, 10 Station Parade, Kew, Richmond Upon Thames, TW9 3PZ, ☎ 020 8332 7953. Newsagents  edit
• Lloyd's Pharmacy, 19-21, Station Parade, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3PS, ☎ 020 8940 5800.  edit
• Of course the ubiquitous Starbucks
• Nicolas Wine Shop
• ABC Music, 9 Royal Parade, Station Approach, Kew Gardens, Surrey, ☎ 020 8940 1892 (fax: 020 8948 2666). Monday - Saturday 9:30AM - 5:30PM. Sunday - Closed.  edit

As well as these there are some interesting independent shops:

• Olivers Wholefoods Store, 5, Station Approach, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3QB, ☎ 020 8948 3990. A health food and alternative therapies shop.  edit]
• The Shoe Station, 12, Station Parade, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3PZ, ☎ 020 8940 9905.  edit
• Mia Wood, 9 Station Parade, Kew Garden Village, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3PS, ☎ +44(0)20 8439 9265 (enquiries@miawood.co.uk, fax: +44(0)20 8439 9275), [29].  edit

[edit][add listing] Eat

Chiswick, Kensington and Fulham are the areas of West London with the widest range of options.

[edit] Ealing

There are numerous restaurants within minutes of Ealing Broadway Station serving cuisine from all around the world.

The Okawari is famous for its wonderful Japanese food, and with Takara plum wine on the menu it is worth a trip. There is also a local Haha's, and The Green Cafe and Bar has an extensive burger menu. Some alternatives include the Dutch pancake house My Old Dutch, the breakfast and dinner-serving Caffè Uno and Edwards, and the oriental restaurant Coco's Noodle Bar, serving delicious food from all over East and South East Asia.

[edit] Richmond

• Pizzeria Rustica [30] near Richmond station offers award-winning pizzas.
• Don Fernando's, also near Richmond station, offers decent Spanish cuisine, such as tapas.
• The Dragon Inn on Sheen Road offers Chinese cuisine and very friendly staff. Nearby NDK offers a Japanese-style karaoke diner.
• The Thai Elephant opposite the Richmond bus station, and the Thai Cafe on Hill Rise (heading towards Richmond Park) and Hilltribe on Red Lion Street all offer Thai cuisine.
• A floating restaurant called H2O is docked close to Richmond bridge, offering mixed European cuisine (currently closed).
• Chez Lindsay on Hill Rise offers French cuisine.
• A German bierhaus-style restaurant called Stein's operates on the riverside, offering authentic German dark beers and food.
• A large number of British chain restaurants are open in Richmond. Pizza restaurants include Strada and Pizza Express. Other restaurants include Tootsie's, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Miso, Nando's, Wagamama, Zizzi's and Giraffe. The Argentinian steak-style restaurant Gaucho Grill is on the riverbank, a little downriver from Stein's.
• Gelateria Danieli, Brewer's Lane (alley between George Street and Richmond Green. From George Street it is the alley down the side of TopShop and jewellers Courlander's). Great ice cream shop as the queues on sunny summer weekends indicate.  edit

[edit] Cafés

• Austin's overlooking Richmond Green, does coffee, smoothies, soup and sandwiches and good falafel and tabouli pitta wraps (not listed on the board).
• Tide Tables under the arches of Richmond Bridge has a great location with a large outdoor area overlooking the river; it does rather average coffee, juices etc and food such as foccacia and quiches.
• Greedies on a boat moored almost opposite Tide Tables which serves breakfast, coffee and lunches. Great views of Richmond Bridge if you are lucky enough to get one of the outdoor tables at the end of the boat.
• The Hollyhock Cafe in the Terrace Gardens between the Richmond Hill and the river; has a great location in the gardens. It sells mainly coffee and cakes and a few lunch dishes.
• Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park has a cafe, which sells rather average food and drinks but has a lovely view if you sit outside on the terrace.
• Chain coffee shops such as Starbucks and Costa Coffee and French patisserie/cafe Paul are also available in the town centre.
• Petersham Nurseries a little further afield, off Petersham Road, Petersham, is an upmarket garden centre with a very upmarket and expensive lunchtime restaurant (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) as well as a cafe (closed Mondays), which sells great soup and sandwiches at lunchtime in a really lovely setting amongst the greenhouses. They have some problems with too many cars upsetting the locals so they encourage people to walk (about 30 mins from centre of Richmond) or take a 65 or 371 Kingston bus to Dysart Arms pub stop. See their website for details [31]

[edit] Harrow

St Ann's has an upstairs food court with a KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut etc. St George's has a small number of restaurants on the same floor as the cinema.

[edit] Chiswick

There are at least 30 restaurants in Chiswick.

Chiswick High Road has the usual wide selection of fast food outlets and supermarket food.

For the more discerning, an extensive range of restaurants and eateries exists for all tastes and budgets that makes Chiswick a definite destination for the gastronome. Recommended are:

• La Trompette [32], 5-7 Devonshire Road, nearest Tube Stations: Turnham Green 418m, Chiswick Park 821m, tel 020 8747 1836 - probably the best restaurant in West London, great value French cuisine, excellent wine list, prix fixe at £23.50 for lunch, £29 for dinner, although an a-la-carte meal would generally be over £50. Review (London Eating.co.uk)

• High Road Brasserie [33], 162-164 Chiswick High Road, tel 020 8742 7474, open daily Mo-Th 7am-midnight, Fr 7am-1am, Sa 8am-1am, Su 8am-11pm - a recent addition to the High Street restaurant scene, highly reviewed in the local and national press. Menu includes brasserie classics, seafood platters, and fancy sandwiches. Daily set menu a real bargain at £15 a head for three courses. Three courses à la carte with wine averages £30-£45.

• Sam's Brasserie and Bar [34], Barley Mow Centre, 11 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick W4 4PH, tel 020 8987 0555, open daily 9am-12midnight - trendy, relaxed, foody eatery just off the High Street and adjacent to Turnham Green - popular among locals.

• The Devonshire by Gordon Ramsay [35], 126 Devonshire Road, Chiswick , London, W4 2JJ, tel 08719611418 - Gastropub revamped by Gordon Ramsay. Simple food, well cooked with friendly staff. Average Price: £25 - 35. Reviews in London eating. Note that parking in the area can be difficult.

[edit] Uxbridge

There are fast food outlets and restaurants on the high street.

[edit] Feltham

Nandos opened not long ago in the centre of Feltham.

[edit] Kew

[edit] Budget

• Curry Garden Tandoori Restaurant, 289 Sandycombe Road, Kew TW9 3LU, ☎ 020 8940 9473/020 8332 7375. 6pm-midnight. A family run Indian restaurant establised in Kew for nearly 30 years. A truly delicious and authentic indian restaurant with all the classic dishes.  edit I gave up a promising City career to keep the family business going for the next 30 years. Thanks to all our loyal , regular and new customers. [36]

[edit] Mid-range

• Ma Cuisine, The Old Post Office, 9 Station Approach, Kew TW9 3QB, ☎ 020 8332 1923 (info@macuisinekew.co.uk), [37].  edit
• Rara Nepalese Dining, Rara Restaurant, 279 Sandycombe Road, Kew, Surrey, ☎ 020 8332 1020 (dine@rara-kew.co.uk). A really smart Nepalese restaurant  edit

[edit] Splurge

• The Glasshouse, 14 Station Parade, Kew, ☎ +44 (0)20 8940 6777, [38].  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Rodizio Rico, 111 Westbourne Grove, ☎ +442077924035, [39]. A Brazillian all you can eat meat (with limited veggie options) buffet. The meat is imported from Brazil and barbequed on site. The meat is delivered to your table on a skewer, the waiter then cuts a portion of it and you put it on your own plate. The meat is fantastic and it just keeps coming. This place is highly recommended.  edit

You will never be short of a pub in West London, with hundreds of great venues from Ealing to central London and beyond. Upmarket bars and clubs are also plentiful.

[edit] Ealing

Pubs in the centre of Ealing tend to be lively and rather noisy. Finnegans Wake on Ealing Green is cheap, lively and popular with students, while the North Star near the tube station is slightly more upmarket and stocks a wide variety of draught beers. However, Ealing is also home to a number of homely old fashioned pubs, such as The Haven Arms near Ealing Broadway Station and The Drayton opposite West Ealing Station.

[edit] Richmond

• Pubs on the Richmond riverside include The White Cross (often surrounded by water at high tide), Edwards, The Slug and Lettuce, and the Pitcher and Piano which has a large outdoor terrace. The White Swan [40] is set further back on Old Palace Lane between the river and the Green, and The Waterman's Arms, which serves Thai food, is on Water Lane, nearer the town centre.
• In town, The Old Ship offers pub grub. The Richmond Arms attracts a gay crowd and offers karaoke nights. Near the bus station is a wine bar called One Paradise Road [41], which also serves food. The chain wine bar All Bar One [42] is on Hill Street and also serves food.
• Near Richmond train station, The Bear, the Sun, the Orange Tree, and O'Neills, a popular Irish-themed chain bar, are close by.
• Around Richmond Green, the Cricketers Arms, and the Prince's Head offer food and drinks while watching the action on the Green, with the Britannia slightly set back from the green.
• Heading up the hill, the Victoria Inn on Hill Rise has a cosy atmosphere and further up the top of the hill is the Roebuck, from which you can take your drink across the road to the Terrace which overlooks the famous view from Richmond Hill. Nearby is the Marlborough on Friar Stile Road, a family friendly pub with a large beer garden out the back (with a children's play area) and the Lass O'Richmond Hill on Queens Road.
• Further towards Sheen, the White Horse (off the main road behind the Red Cow) has a gastro-pub menu and is family-friendly with a gate opening onto a children's playground, while the Red Cow offers sports television, and has a popular Tuesday night pub quiz.
• nano cafe (Richmond), 76 Sheen Road TW9 1UF. Lovely food & italian coffee full of aroma & flavor  edit

[edit] Acton

• the Redback Tavern [43], 264 High Street - haunt of many an Australasian backpacker and their hangers-on.... a popular pub and live music venue

[edit] Uxbridge

Uxbridge is home to a many fine eateries and public houses. Many pubs are located along historic Windsor street.

[edit] Feltham

Feltham's two main drinking establishments are The Moon on the Square, a Wetherspoon's chain pub in The Centre, and the Red Lion on the corner of the High Street and Browell's Lane. The Red Lion used to have a giant boot in the beer garden for children to play in, but it has been removed. The Red Lion has a new chef since summer 2009 and the lunchtime and evening food menus are good, as is the quality and price of the meals.

[edit] Kew

• The Railway, Kew Gardens Station Station Parade, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3PZ, ☎ 0871 917 0007.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• The Kew Gardens Hotel, 292-294 Sandycombe Road , Kew, London, England, TW9 3NG, ☎ 020 8940 2220, [44].  edit
• Coach and Horses Hotel, 8 Kew Green | Kew | Surrey | TW9 3BH, [45].  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Lincoln House Hotel. A three star bed and breakfast situated in the heart of London (Marylebone), a few minutes walk from Madame Tussauds, Oxford street and the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and only 2 minutes away from an underground station. Average price is £79 per room per night.[46]

• Avonmore Hotel, 66 Avonmore Road, W14 8RS, Tel. + 44 (0) 20 7603 4296 / + 44 (0) 20 7603 3121, Fax. +44 (0)20 7603 4035, [47]. Small budget hotel situated close to the West End.

• Kensington House Hotel, 15/16 Prince of Wales Terrace London W8 5PQ, [48]. Boutique townhouse rooms and accommodation just off High Street. Attractions are a short walk away and include Kensington Gardens, art galleries, museums and cafés.

• NH Harrington Hall Hotel, 5-25 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JB London, Tel.: +44 20 73969696 Fax: +44 20 73969090 [49]. Beautiful old building and useful location- staff were friendly and welcoming. There are another couple of nice NH hotels in London if this one is too pricey or full.

[edit] Ealing

The Ramada Jarvis Hotel is an upmarket hotel on Uxbridge Road in between Ealing Broadway and Ealing Common Stations.

On the slightly cheaper end of the scale, the Caspian Hotel is on Haven Green, opposite Ealing Broadway Station.

[edit] Richmond

• The Richmond Gate Hotel, Richmond Hill, Richmond Upon Thames, TW10 6RP, Surrey, ☎ 0844 855 9121 (fax: (0)20 8332 0354). [50]  edit
• Quinns Hotel, 48 Sheen Rd, Richmond, TW9 1AW,, ☎ 020 8940 5444.  edit
• Richmond Inn Hotel, 50-56 Sheen Road, Richmond TW9 1UG, ☎ 020 8940 0171. [51]  edit, opposite Quinns Hotel
• Richmond Park Hotel, 3 Petersham Road, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey, TW10 6UH, ☎ +44 (0) 20 8948 4666 (fax: +44 (0) 20 8940 7376). [52]  edit
• Bingham Hotel, 61 - 63 Petersham Road, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey. TW10 6UT, ☎ +44 (0) 20 8940 0902 (info@thebingham.co.uk). [53]  edit
• The Red Cow, 59 Sheen Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey TW9 1YJ, ☎ 020 8940 2511 (tom@redcowpub.com). [54]  edit

[edit] Chiswick

• Chiswick Moran Hotel [55], 626 Chiswick High Road, tel 020 8996 5200, email: mailto:chiswickinfo@moranhotels.com, £79-£450 per room per night - Chiswick's newest hotel. 116 designer rooms

• Chiswick Hotel [56], 73 Chiswick High Road, tel 020 8994 1712, fax 020 8742 2585, mailto:reservations@chiswickhotel.co.uk

[edit] Uxbridge

With its proximity to Heathrow Airport, Uxbridge has some good hotels. There is a recently opened (2009) travel lodge in the bus stations and numerous independent pubs offering accommodation in the local area.

[edit] Feltham

Travelodge & St Giles Hotel, both situated very close to Feltham train station and the shops.

[edit] Contact

[edit] Richmond

• The Richmond tourist office is available in the Museum of Richmond building [57].
• The Richmond police station is located near the Odeon cinema, on Red Lion Street [58].

[edit] Get out

The rest of London awaits, the green of Surrey is also an option. Richmond is next door, and Chiswick not too far away (two stops on the District Line)

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