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The White Cross Richmond

A riverside Richmond classic on the Thames, then the short Overground or bus run to the Gtech for a Brentford home game.

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Water Ln, Richmond TW9 1TH
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Matchday dispatch

A longer read on what makes this place worth your matchday

About the spot

The White Cross is one of the great London riverside pubs. The garden sits right on the Thames at Richmond and floods at high tide, which only adds to the charm. Open fires in winter, deck in summer, river boats drifting past all year. Pair it with the short hop to the Gtech and you have the most scenic Brentford matchday on the calendar.

Riverside Richmond pub with a Thames-front garden. Open fires inside, big terrace outside. Cask ales kept properly. Two minutes from Richmond station. Overground to Kew Bridge, then short walk to the Gtech. Bus 65 from Richmond is the easy alternative.

Take the District Line or train out to Richmond, drink by the river, then ride one stop on the Overground to Kew Bridge for a Brentford home game.

Pint on the river before the run to the Gtech

First pint at the riverside rail. A bowl of something from the kitchen. Watching the tide come up the garden steps. Short Overground or bus across to Brentford.

Heads up: the garden floods at spring high tides. Check the tide times if you want a dry pint outside.

Walk back along the Richmond riverside after the game for the path lit up at night. Combine with dinner in Richmond for the perfect day.

What to order

On the drinks side, a pint of cask. A cold lager for the garden. A glass of wine by the fire in winter.

From the kitchen, the Sunday roast. Fish and chips. Whatever the daily special is.

Who it suits

Brentford fans on a London city trip. Visitors basing themselves in west London. Couples on a sunny matchday. Groups who want a proper destination pub. Anyone curious about Thames-side London.

The verdict

Pair the White Cross with a Brentford home game on a sunny Saturday. It is the prettiest matchday in west London.

Suggested matchday itinerary

A ready-made timeline for your visit

  1. 12:00Step 1

    Arrive at the White Cross

    First pint at the riverside rail.

  2. 13:00Step 2

    Lunch on the Thames

    Sunday roast or fish and chips with another round.

  3. 14:00Step 3

    Overground or bus to the Gtech

    Two minutes to Richmond station, Overground to Kew Bridge or bus 65 to Brentford.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off at the Gtech

    In your seat with the Brentford crowd.

Practical info

Everything you need to plan your visit

Address
Water Ln, Richmond TW9 1TH
Area
Richmond
Type
Local pub
Closest club
Brentford, Gtech Community Stadium
Rating
4.6 / 5 on Google

Opening hours can change around fixtures, so check the latest times on Google Maps before you set off.

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Nearest club

Brentford

Gtech Community Stadium