Hand in Hand in Merton

Very enjoyable visit , excellent service from Poppy

We've been going here for years. Lovely pub. Very clean. Great landlord, Andrew.

Amazing warm welcome From accommodating an extra person in our party to fantastic service at the table The ability to taste wine before we ordered it and the bar manager checking that we had been looked after when we only just sat down which was fantastic service. The food was all delicious - all adults and children had a fantastic evening. Thanks again.

Perfect pub for after a walk on Wimbledon common! Great roast, we arrived early since it was raining on our walk and they had our table ready. Cosy and perfect “country pub” vibe. My only complaint is the gravy is so watery!! Tbh I’m not sure I can even call it gravy? It was like dish water lol. And all over the bottom of my roast plate. I asked for another portion of gravy and it was the same stuff. Odd. That aside it’s a great pub but really wish you fix that! Please reply here if you do, because if so I will come back with my Sunday lunch club!

The food was absolutely superb. We had The Bavette steak, which was delicious and our 2 granddaughters had haddock and sausage and mash, both of which were demolished by the girls . We all had Sticky Toffee pudding 🍮 Atmosphere very calm, relaxing and welcoming. Our waiter, was brilliant. Extremely courteous, helpful and understanding. Thoroughly recommend the Hand in Hand for superb pub food 10/10

Always a great atmosphere in a popular pub. Everyone’s food was good.

We spent New Year's Eve at the Hand in Hand, where Andrew and his team knocked it out the park, with the infamous DJ Hard Cheese providing great tunes and a wonderful night's entertainment. Well done to all the team at the Hand

Great range of beers on tap. Well-prepared food. Friendly and welcoming service from booking through to bill. Thank you.

Great atmosphere on New Year's Eve. Thank you.

Went with a bunch of friends to Hand in Hand's New Years Eve party. We all thoroughly enjoyed it! Food, beer and wine were good. Dancing too! Not sure the music was all 80s as advertised but hey hum, everyone had a ball!!!

Incredibly friendly helpful staff and buzzing atmosphere.

Great local traditional pub, definitely our go to pub in the area. We were a party of 12 for a late lunch. Andrew had told us that the kitchen sometimes struggles with larger parties but the staff had a great system where they slightly staggered our main courses which worked well. The staff are amazing very friendly and professional. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Food good local pub grub. Would definitely recommend.

Sunday roast was on point - roast pork was juicy with excellent crackling! Service was efficient, pleasant and friendly.

Brilliant pub. Great food and even better service. Very friendly bar staff and quick drinks service, even though it was very busy.

Best pub for food in Wimbledon in my view. Lovely atmosphere, delicious classics and impeccable service, despite the fact we were not the easiest table with a 1yo and a 4yo...

Such a lovely Christmas Day spend at the Hand in Hand. It was a great atmosphere and the staff were brilliant. The meal was huge ! Would go again!

I really like coming to this cheerful and relaxing pub off Wimbledon Common when I venture to Wimbledon Village. It has a particularly pleasant outdoor seating area, with a rather continental feel. Inside, it is clean, well furnished and traditional with comfortable chairs. Lovely wine, too. Edit: Today's Boxing Day lunch (2024) was good. Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Drinks: 8/10 (the coffee was quite bitter, but the rest of the drinks were perfect) Food: 8/10 (the pie was fab, but it could have done with quite a few more vegetables; the smoked salmon starter was lovely) Value: 8/10 (I understand it's a very expensive area of London, so the prices are alright) 44/50 - 4.4/5 (unfortunately, I can't rate you 4.5/5, so I'll give you a 4).

The H in H was packed at 5.00 on a Saturday and the staff were able to find us an excellent table for young children. One suggestion - please add a burger to the child’s menu. Overall an lovely experience, thank you.

We decided to have our anniversary dinner here, opting for a more low key evening and Hand in Hand did not disappoint! What a lovely space and great food!

Great pub, really attentive service, good food and good beer.

Lovely evening. Great food and service. Thank you

We had a table booked for 4 people on a Saturday night. Everything was very good except that, it took ages for our mains to come. We could see the dishes in all the other tables coming out at a normal pace while ours took forever. The explanation was that we ordered the vegan wellington, but we saw other tables having the same dish and they had been served at an acceptable time. There might have been an issue with the kitchen. It would have been a 5 star it it wasn’t for that.

Great food and lovely staff. They were great with our toddler too :)

Staff very helpful , venue was ideal for what was required, good value for money. Would certainly recommend to family and friends.

I’m from Newcastle and was visiting Wimbledon a few weeks ago when I stumbled upon the beer festival at the Hand in Hand. I was served by a curly-haired fella — I think he’s called Sass or Sassan – who was very sound and accommodating like. He let me try some of the ales, and I ended up having the Wimbledon Festive Ale. Lovely gaff you’ve got here. Big love from the Toon!

*update Dec 2024* Lovely cosy pub and the staff are really welcoming. Food is decent just needs a few tweaks to make it even better: such as thin gravy, under-seasoned pork and not crispy roast potatoes. Still enjoyable though overall! -- Really lovely pub in a quaint location! The service was fantastic - very friendly and helpful staff. The food was very good and the portions were HUGE. We each enjoyed a Sunday roast (pork, chicken and 2 veggie) and we all agreed it was delicious. The veg was seasonal and cooked very well - nice to see a bit of fennel on the plate! The veggie Wellingtons were HUGE but full of flavour and goodness. The meat was lovely, especially the chicken and pork belly. The Yorkshires were both crispy and fluffy. The potatoes could have been a little crispier (on the side rather than underneath everything) and one of the pork pieces was a little dry, however this wasn't a huge issue. Also great to see loads of non alcoholic options on the menu! Glad we got there early as it started to get very busy especially outside. Would definitely return! 👏😋

Lovely pub. Food pretty good rather than great; with the Sunday roasts, the soggiest Yorkshire puddings I've ever seen and very thin gravy, but a generous portion of beef. Vegetarian options curiously unseasoned but again, a good sized portion.

We booked the hand in hand for Sunday lunch,we decided to have the Sunday roast.i wish I didn't bother me and my wife went with the roast beef.when the food come out it was swimming in gravey and the food was not hot.the vegetables was very poor a tea spoon of greens and also the sweede.but the beef was the main disappointment very stringy.very disappointed with the food sorry for the negative comments 😢

Pub its self from the outside looks warm and inviting and on entry seems quite lively and warm. We soon realised our first issue was the total lack of fresh air, the heat very quickly became oppressive and the tables are so jam packed together the heat was just plain uncomfortable. Be sure to wear layers you can take off. We ordered drinks initially took around 20 mins to get them but the bar was pretty busy. Food order for 7 (5 adults 2 children) completed at 2.40 at 4.05 we were still waiting, when we asked how long it would be as the children were hungry we were told 15 more minutes which was accurate as it did come out exactly that. What we couldn’t understand was that two other tables of two had come in and ordered after us and got their food before we did. Nothing we ordered would take that long to cook (2 salads, 1 fish and chips, 1steak, 2 burgers and one vegan wellington). At no point while ordering did anyone say there was an hours wait on food or come over and apologise for the wait. One member of staff did come and ask why we did not have a tab open on our table and stood with a card machine as if expecting payment for the round of drinks until we told her we were waiting on food. The waiting staff all looked disinterested, bored and avoided eye contact at all costs unless of course they wanted money and then they were there as quick as a flash with the bill when we said we didn’t want coffee and or dessert (we didn’t request the bill) and returned to collect payment a few minutes later as they seemingly needed the table! The drinks were over priced in my opinion £3.30 for a lime cordial and soda? The food was okay fish chips and peas was the best plate of food, chips all over seasoned, vegan dish way over seasoned with salt and pepper and a shame it was dried out on the edges from being under a heat lamp for so long, the vegan wellington was disappointing to say the least just a mush up of butter beans and mushrooms with no flavour of mushroom and over seasoned. The steak and burgers went down well but the chips were over seasoned by a mile. The goats cheese salads were okay but oddly sweet and didn’t have any real depth of character to them. All in all it was a disappointing birthday lunch with poorly trained and managed waiting staff and a pub that has to many tables to the point where you feel like a sardine in a tin they are so crammed in. It could be much nicer if they thinned out the tables somewhat. This was topped off with a half baked apology as follows ‘Sorry for the wait on your food today. The kitchen has been extremely busy, perhaps if you come in on a day when we are less busy you will have a better experience” ~ so just bare in mind folks it will be your fault for attending while they were overly busy not theirs for not telling you at the start the food wait would be an hour even though you booked! The menu suggests for groups gratuity will be charged at 12.5% this wasn’t the case on our bill but the waitress who took our payment was quick to tell her colleague that ‘no tip from them, even with that size bill’ her colleague noticed me walking past with the baby and smiled and thanked me for visiting needless to say I wont be back nor do I feel the slightest bit guilty that none of us tipped them!! We will spend our £181 money elsewhere next time and hopefully have a better experience.

Wonderful food and perfect atmosphere. Best pub in Wimbledon!

I’m very happy with this cafe. It’s beautifully sized. Even I had a small order I had such a great experience. Highly recommend and I would really like to see this cafe prosper to more chains.

Great place to eat with great service and attention to customers. They accommodated extra people with no hassle. Great food and all my friends complimented me on the choice of venue. Recommend a visit.

The perfect pub to come to after a walk with your dog on Wimbledon Common. A bustling, warming, festive atmosphere. The three people that serviced us were very attentive and friendly and the food was delicious. The Kingston Gardener shall be returning next week for another meal. 👍🏼🍗🧤

Fantastic pub. Really busy. Beer fantastic. Food nice.

Best fish and chips in Wimbledon for real !

Inviting, calming ambiance enhanced by delightfully helpful staff and amiable landlord generous with his deep knowledge of ales. Find the landlord and engage him in conversation (any subject) to add further enjoyment to your visit. Lured by the menu, shall return soon for food.

What a fantastic cosy pub! Brilliant atmosphere, just right for any occasion ranging from date night to a cheerful get together with friends (which I’ve all done and had a fantastic time each time). Delightful range of drinks and top quality food. The staff are so helpful, patient and friendly. Very dog friendly too with dog treats from the general manager which makes me rate the pub even more! Honestly no complaints! *HIGHLY RECOMMEND*

Wonderful pub with a great atmosphere, staff, and service! Roast portions where plenty and very delicious. Thank you Poppy for being a great hostess!

The pub itself is a highlight, with a fantastic atmosphere that feels warm and inviting. It’s the kind of place you’d want to linger in, thanks to its cozy charm and lively vibe. Unfortunately, the service and dining experience fell well short of expectations. Service was inattentive, with staff appearing disengaged. Getting water at the table was a struggle, as staff seemed to avoid eye contact, leaving me to call them over repeatedly. It took an astonishing 30 minutes to receive my pint of cider, and that was only after they initially served a pint of ale by mistake. The Sunday roast was underwhelming, with undercooked vegetables detracting from an otherwise average dish. Dessert was particularly disappointing; the brownie I ordered was so poorly made that I wondered if an ingredient had been forgotten. I requested a sticky pudding as replacement, served with a side of staff annoyance rather than customer care. Overall, while the atmosphere was great, the meal and service left much to be desired. For the price, I expected far better. I won’t be returning for a meal, as it simply didn’t feel like value for money.

Service and food were excellent .This pub is such a gem in Wimbledon Village just off Wimbledon Common .Very good and professional service by Luke our waiter

Excellent as always. You cannot beat a Sunday Roast!

Good food in a dog friendly pub, serving Youngs cask ales. It can be busy so best to book.

What a fantastic night. We had a large party of 9 and the service by Clarissa was excellent. Fish and chips and burger were very good. Thank you also to Andrew for looking after us. Probably the best landlord in Wimbledon 👍🎉

Beautiful pub and would definitely come back for a drink but sausage and mash portion size was really stingy for £17 - needs to be more mash or come with some veggies - the kale was basically just a garnish.

I recently visited this lovely pub, and even though they were fully booked and the bakery was booked up, one of their staff members called Sassan, went out of their way to make sure we were looked after. They managed to find us a table and made us feel incredibly welcome from the moment we walked in. The service was warm and attentive, making the whole experience feel personal and enjoyable. It was clear they genuinely cared about every customer, and I can’t recommend this place enough. Fantastic atmosphere,great food, and staff who go above and beyond

The landlord obviously takes great care of his real ale. Had some absolutely outstanding pints of Proper Job this week. Used to go here many years ago and it's even better now, an absolute gem of a pub. Will be going there frequently now as my daughter has moved into the area. Didn't have time to sample the food but the menu looks good. However, it's the ambience and character of the Hand in Hand that make it so special. And the beer, of course!

20 friends for a casual celebration. Excellent beers, sharing platters, friendly staff. Private area, spilled over into the bar - nice atmosphere... recommend

Lovely outer city establishment attached to Wimbledon Common with an original pub feel. Delicious food, child friendly, with comfortable and welcoming feel.

Tried to book a Christmas dinner for my family for 10 people and was told be the manager that they couldn’t do it as it was a bit of and inconvenience for them. Never heard anything like it what a joke!!! Good thing is there are lots of other decent pubs in the area that do want the business!!!!

Really nice pub for Sunday roast. Amazing service, worth a visit.

I’ve never posted a review before but I was so incredibly happy with the service here. The staff were incredibly kind and friendly and the food was very nice too.

We had such a lovely visit to the Hand in Hand last night. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and the food was delicious. Perhaps the sausage sharing platter we had was a little sparse but that was more than made up for by the other gorgeous food and a feeling of being hosted and welcomed. Very cosy.

Not very good at all. Almost nothing for veggies unless you enjoy a salad. Waited at the bar for 10mins and then 15mins at the table and no one even came to take a drink order. Wasn’t very impressed so we left, doubt they even noticed.

From the friendly welcome, cosy interior, choice of wines. Everything was perfect!! Will definitely be back :)

Gorgeous traditional old pub, really friendly staff, great decor and good menu. It was Halloween and the pumpkins were fabulous. We sat outside in the lovely courtyard garden. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Calves liver and pies were top notch. I was served a delicious pint of Young's original from a very handsome young man. I believe his name was Jody. I will definitely be back

We decided to visit the Hand in Hand again as the food, drinks, service and atmosphere is first class. And our well behaved dogs are also welcomed. The best part was the wonderful service Poppy gave us. She took our food and drink orders and even provided a bowl of water for the dogs. All in all a great experience and we'll be returning again!

A little bit of googling for the best places for Sunday lunch in Wimbledon turned up the Hand in Hand and the menu and website looked good. Well it didn't disappoint. We turned up on a bright autumnal lunchtime and everyone and their dog was out enjoying the sunshine and looking for somewhere great to eat or drink near the common. We were so glad we booked, the food was excellent and great value for money. They were slightly short staffed due to some challenges getting in but we were forewarned as we checked in and it was clear they were doing everything they could on what was clearly a busier day than expected. Will definitely look to return when next in the area and remember to book a table so as not to be disappointed.

Cosy and friendly. A true local. Dog friendly and excellent food

A very nice place, the typical English pub. The food was great, the waitress always with a smile and very attentive. The best fish and chips I have had in a long time (and I have eaten quite a few). The beers are spectacular and the desserts are delicious. Many thanks to the service, although we arrived a little late than the reservation time, they did not give us any problems. Thank you very much again.

Great pub and very dog friendly but unfortunately they had run out of some dishes by Sunday evening

Having booked for "a group of 6 mature friends who would prefer a table where we could enjoy a comfortable lunch and chat", we were pleasantly surprised to be allocated a perfect semi-private dining area where we all enjoyed an unhurried afternoon with excellent food, drinks and friendly service.

Great pub, had dinner here and loved the fish&chips thank you!

As I sit here returning from space to the planet after this out of world roast, I realise I am truly in the moment. Few times in life one truly enjoys the moment, but after the Sunday roast here; it is one of those times that earns to be fully enjoyed without thought of past or future. Every morsel is heavenly! The roast carrot and potatoes rich with flavour, pork with such rich fatty crackle 😋 Loved it 11/10!

Great food in a bustling pub. We were seated in a smaller, separate room off the bar area, which made for a much more calm and pleasant atmosphere. The service was quick and attentive, and she even went behind the bar and pulled my pint herself when the bar was too busy to get to her orders. The menu warned the beef and ale pie would be 40 minutes, which is an excellent sign that it is freshly made. It was, and was delicious. The portion is enormous, and very filling even for a person used to eating large portions. The gravy was a thinner, jus-style, that complimented the pie nicely. My wife had the bangers and mash, which she was equally happy with. We also had an outstanding sticky toffee pudding paired perfectly with salted caramel ice cream. The pub has good ales and seemed to have a good selection, though I quickly chose a Young’s I had been drinking previous to dinner, and didn’t examine the other offerings very closely. Great pub meal, with great atmosphere and service.

Great pub, very busy. Would recommend that you book a table

Great pub with brilliant atmosphere, helpful staff and outstanding food. Been a couple of times and always look forward to going back again.

Cozy pub with local crowd. Dog friendly.

Friendliest pub I have been to. Great food and couldn't be more dog friendly.

Nice pub and nice staff but on the Monday we went they didn’t have any of their famous chicken and leak pies!

Lovely roast and great service - thanks Poppy!

Just a wonderful pub , amazing cask ale selection, best I've ever seen. Food was class and staff exceptional and attentive.

Always great! Our favourite pub in the neighbourhood

Great country pub feel and good selection of low and no alcohol beers

Best vegeterian roast dinner I’ve had I ages, delicious. Great service from PoppyX our waitress. Definitely be back

Like a pub should be - always nice service and good food and wide choice of drinks

Not t the best value lunch before but excellent location and food. Would definitely come here again

Great atmosphere and really good pub food.

One of the best pubs in Wimbledon and probably in London. Food is amazing, atmosphere always great regardless of summer/winter time. And the staff are the nicest!! 💫

Had a most pleasant lunch with good service from friendly staff. Food was very good as we're the drinks.

A wonderful place to visit. Great food, great atmosphere and great staff. What's not to like. Xx😁

Great setting, and the guy on front of house allocating tables (probably the manager) is very friendly and cheerful, unlike most of the bar staff who seemed surprised to be there and not particularly happy about it. If we had just had drinks I would have given it 4/5-stars. But we decided to eat… My steak was very well cooked, but very gristly. It was mostly gristle in fact, with bits of tasty meat in between. The peppercorn sauce however was inedible. Watery and just awful. You can buy better in the Co-op. My friend had the fish and chips and the curry sauce that came with it was also awful. The rest of the food was good, but not fab. And my steak meal cost £29 - so not good value by any means, even if it had been mostly meat. I wouldn’t eat here again, but I would stop for a drink…and then eat somewhere else. Such a shame!

One of my favourite locals. I have recenly had their new gluten free fish and chips, and the batter was fabulous. I highly recommend.

Nice early evening dinner in The Bakery area. Good, efficient and friendly service from Poppy and rest of the team - thank you. Made a couple of recommendations on food & drinks which were great.

Went for a Sunday roast dinner. The food was incredibly delicious, and the whole atmosphere of the pub is amazing: cosy and lively. Special thanks to our lovely waitress Poppy who looked after us, made sure to arrange for drinks and meals quickly (we were so hungry!). We will be coming again and again.

Roast was amazing and the service from Poppy was great. Thank you!

Great evening. Helpful and friendly staff. Quick turnaround on the food. Food very good and well priced.

Fantastic pub!! Magical setting with great food and good beer. A gem beside Wimbledon Common. Sit inside, outside in the garden or on the grass in front of the pub. Special place.

I was served by a lovely lady, I think her name was Katie. She was extremely attentive towards myself and my friends making for a very enjoyable experience! The food was also delicious, will be back!

We had a pie which was delicious! The whole team was amazing and accommodating… definitely will be back! P.S extremely dog friendly!

10/10 experience, friendly staff and attentive service. I had the beef pie, really enjoyed the food, one of the best pies I’ve had in a long time. Came with the family, had a big table to ourselves next to the window, felt very comfortable and welcomed in this traditional pub. Although it was busy, we managed to feel like we were individually looked after.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Really appreciated it not to have loud music. We had such a cosy and lovely time. 🕰️

Gorgeous pub with great atmosphere and superb food. We were served by Vincent (who must be the manager) - hugely professional and knowledgeable but also very warm. We’ll definitely return

Very nice setting and the food was good too.

Love this pub ! Charming pub on the edge of Wimbledon common Highly recommend

Lovely pub, good atmosphere, food lovely however my roast could have been warmer and puddings we’re delicious. Service was a little slow very difficult to get their attention.

Nice location but beers overpriced and nowhere to sit. Staff didn’t really care. No thanks.

My experience here was perfect, it was a beautiful sunny day with both inside and outdoor seating. We had a dog with us so we chose indoors , the decor was beautiful as was the food. Every dish was scrumptious. Looking forward to going back.

Great atmosphere and location but the food was below average, disappointed

I didn’t want to leave a public review so emailed the pub directly to tell them of our experience. My email is below. Unfortunately the pub ignored me and showed me the service we received in the day was likely quite consistent so I am now posting our experience here. Hi, My friends and I came to you for a Sunday Roast on Sunday 2nd June at 3pm. After our visit I received an email asking to review our experience. I started to write the review but saw it was for external publication and didn't feel it fair I do that as our experience was less than ideal and these reviews that are published online can be harmful to a business. But I do feel I'd like you to be aware of our experience. The area we were given was lovely but the staff totally forgot about us. A lot! It was an hour after we were seated that our order was finally taken and even then it was only after we went to find someone. The drinks took a very long time to come, only bottles of wine and/or prosecco or a spritz, nothing that takes lots of time to make. At one point we went to the bar staff to double check it was actually table service as we had been left to our own devices for so long. The food was OK. The person that had the pork belly was very happy with their food but it was lukewarm and came without the apple sauce, which they then had to wait a long time for the sauce to be brought out. The hogget was quite tough and, again, lukewarm with all potatoes very obviously having been reheated many times as they were hard on the outside. The same with the beef. All of the staff were friendly and smiley but there was no organisation in terms of no one actually looking after our table. We saw four different members of staff during our time there so no one knew what had been done in terms of orders etc. Again, we had to wait ages for our bill and ask for it a second time. As someone who runs a business I feel feedback, good and bad, is extremely important to ensure we ae offering our customers the best service possible so wanted to share this with you today. Kind regards,