Hand in Hand in Merton

One of my favourite pubs in Wimbledon Village. Visited again on a busy Saturday evening (13/04/24, a very warm day) . Staff were extremely friendly and found us a table immediately. Though it was busy ,staff were smiling and very accommodating ,as they always are! My friend and I ,had drinks and a few dishes to share and snack on. We had the camambert , chips, roasted cauliflower and the hummus. They were all delicious! Hand in Hand never disappoints!

A cosy place despite its size with an helpful staff. We had excellent and plentiful fish and chips.

a very cosy pub, honestly might be my favourite pub exactly for how homely and inviting it feels :) plus its dog-friendly, Maddie loves coming in with me for a hot chocolate or a beer (she always gets treats from the staff) absolutely lovely atmosphere and the staff is so very friendly!

Fantastic experience at the Hand in Hand, above all the service. Three cheers for Philip B behind the bar. Friendly and efficient.

We had a lovely evening and Poppy looked after us very well. She was attentive, friendly and went out of her way to charge one of our mobiles. Food was fabulous. Just as feedback the Kale on the 'sausage and mash' is rather garnish than a element of the dish. Would be lovely if there was more of it. Thanks for a lovely evening.

Such a lovely pub, great atmosphere, amazing food and dogs very welcome!

Hand in hand is like a lovely country pub in London. Lovely fires, rustic atmosphere, very dog friendly and great service. A fantastic spot in the heart of wimbeldon common.

Excellent service by Poppy! She cared for our needs and good food. Highly recommend

Cosy countryside feel with great food and service

Best Pub in Wimbledon! A local pub which oozes atmosphere and charm!

Good was good. Service not great. Pub has lovely atmosphere

A great pub with super food (sandwiches, small plates or full meals) & a proper kids menu of food they’ll eat but good food too. I’ve been coming to this pub my whole life, since early 80s. Presently it has echoes of those days, great heritage, but with comfortable seating in alcoves and dining areas.

Food was not cooked properly. Service was very poor - staff blamed it on being short staffed. Long wait for food and no consideration for customers

Quaint pub. Prices a little high for the quality of the food. It deserves more the environment than the food

We a long to be seated. Kept being told to wait by staff, even though it wasn't very busy and we had booked. Main course was good, no cheese for dessert. No napkins as had been a delivery issue. Service was slow but polite and friendly.

Visited Easter bank holiday weekend and despite it being super busy, the service and food was lovely- thank you Poppy for being so attentive!

We just moved a few yards from the Hand in Hand. This is a wonderful pub to have on our doorstep. Excellent service from lovely staff and food is excellent.

We always love coming to visit our friends in Wimbledon and sharing the amazing experience of being here with them. Phenomenonal service, great food and just a generally lovely ambience.

Great pub when we visited last evening. The ambience was outstanding, the staff highly attentive and helpful and the cask Ales well kept. The food was very nice also. Very highly recommended if you're in the area. We were visiting Wimbledon for a London Broncos game and this pub is well worth seeking out.

Our favourite local for many years. We’ve seen staff come and go, but the service and quality of food and drink is alway excellent - friendly, welcoming and homely. A pub for all seasons.

Wonderful Saturday lunch vibes… great food, great choice of drinks, dog friendly… and Poppy, our host, was fantastic. Looking forward to coming back :)

Lovely afternoon with great service from Poppy.

We had a lovely lunch and Andrew kindly moved us to The Study which was a game changer. Very spoiling and now want to sit there everytime we visit! Thank you Andrew!

A very enjoyable lunch with friends

Great food, great service, lovely building, and a friendly welcome. Came one week then again a week later to share with our family. They were wonderful with our dog and our one year old. Couldn't ask for more.

Great Sunday lunch... very attentive staff, we had two dogs with us and albeit in a 'snug area' we felt at ease and had a lovely lunch.

Went to this 'country style' pub for Sunday lunch. Lovely atmosphere, fast service, delightful staff and good quality food. The only improvement I can suggest is for chefs to make sure the food is warm enough and to maybe serve gravy and bread sauce on the side rather than on top of the entire dish? A couple of our meals were tepid rather than hot. We didn't complain because the quality was really good.

Busy. Some food options not available. Hmm

We stopped by for a quick drink and a small snack (peanuts and crisps) but were so well looked after by the staff and the menu looked so tempting that we soon found ourselves ordering a selection of dishes. All delicious and executed with great care by the kitchen team who clearly were very busy on Sunday but every plate was absolutely perfect. Bravo all round. We’ll be back soon for the full Sunday roast!

A fabulous lunch with Poppy as our server. Incredibly polite and attentive. We shall be back soon!

A Cosy village pub in London. The vegan options are colourful & tasty, and the manager is very warm & welcoming. One of my fave pubs in South west London. Andrew is also great!

As always, fantastic atmosphere, friendly people and good selection of drinks. Love secluded areas where one hold a comfortable business conversation. 👍

Poppy from the Hand in Hand was so nice, helpful and very friendly and nothing was too much trouble !!! Would recommend the fish and chips !!!

Lovely cozy warm wooden interiors

A most enjoyable lunch with an old friend.

Just had the perfect Mother’s Day Lunch at this wonderful pub, the food was amazing as were the staff, the guy who served was called Brad, he was super attentive & friendly. There was a lovely atmosphere, we will be back!!

A very Merry start to our Christmas with such a festive cornucopia of delights! The atmosphere was aplenty and staff very welcoming. As a solo diner with dog on a Christmas Day lunch I was a little anxious to what our experience would be like.. any weight was lifted like Santa’s sack to his sleigh from the moment we arrived! Our table was beautifully decorated with all the twinkle and wonder I could imagine. My dog Oli was well catered for with treats coming in every direction to keep him sated and with his very own water bowl. My Christmas meal was excellent quality and value. I had the turkey and it was delicious as were all the extras and scallops for starter. Pudding was a push but excellent and wonderfully stodgy! Thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome and blessed there’s no question we’ll be back for a Christmas lunch in years to come.

Really great pub with a nice selection of drinks, and the service was top notch, my waitress Victoria made sure I was taken care of and answered all my questions

Came here on Tuesday, and loved the atmosphere, with a lovely fire on and great beers on tap. Good recommendations were made by Marcello and had delicious food.

Great food in a nice and quiet (probably due to it being a weekday in the daytime) atmosphere, no music playing made it a bit too quiet maybe, but it didn't dampen my mood. Great pint of Beavertown wether it's Neck Oil or Gamma ray, and plenty of food to choose from. Great service and recommendations by Cecilia. 10/10 would recommend to my friends and family.

Delightful evening out with friends, amazing bar staff especially Georgina and poppy with such warm hospitality in the service throughout our stay

I would like to particularly mention one of your young ladies , Poppy Barclay Wilson , who does her job with a smile and is very pleasant . A credit to you . Anna

Great time in one of the best pubs in South London. Awesome food and great value. We were lucky to be served by Brad who is not only handsome but kind and professional. Will definitely come back!

Great place to have food and drink - Sunday roasts

Want to feel like your are in a quaint little countryside village pub, but not leave the big smoke?! Come here! An incredibly welcoming and cosy pub with lovely staff who are attentive and will serve you at your table. Food is on the pricier side, but well worth it. Their pies are made to order and one of the best I've ever had. We also enjoyed a lovely charcuterie board when we got peckish whilst playing some games and enjoying a cider (or two!). You don't have to order at the bar or via an app which is a welcome change nowadays. Make sure to book in advance as they are always busy which is well deserved. Super family friendly and also lots of little nooks for a couple to settle down for a drink or two. This is an outstanding establishment and I wish more pubs followed their lead. This is a must visit if you find yourself in Wimbledon Village- come rain or shine!

Great pub, it has the location. Looked after well, but the roast dinner is just average. Perhaps all it thinks it needs to do is be where it is.

We came out for an impromptu drink recently and had a lovely time. All the staff were lovely and we especially wanted to say a big thank you to Freddie, who went out of his way to accommodate us.

Wonderful food, drinks and service. Georgina was brilliant

Great pub, dog friendly, good beer & service (Sophie is excellent...🙂👍)

Early evening drinks & dinner, really nice food & service

Had a great time at the hand in hand food and the service from Victoria was great! Will be back soon

Seven of the family went for my sister's birthday, plus 5 dogs! The Hand in Hand is a great pub and happily enjoy dogs ( well behaved) joining in the occasion. The food and service was exceptional and good value for money.

Seven of the family went for my sister's birthday, plus 5 dogs! The Hand in Hand is a great pub and happily enjoy dogs ( well behaved) joining in the occasion. The food and service was exceptional and good value for money.

The team went above and beyond to ensure we had a perfect family gathering for a Sunday roast. Every team member was super friendly, we genuinely couldn’t fault a thing.

Excellent from start to finish. We visited to celebrate our sons engagement. They seated us early in a private booth. Service was great and food fabulous. Slightly on the pricey side but way better than the average pub grub. Quite a varied menu with lots of choice, also well catered for vegetarians. We weren’t rushed at all. We had a great evening.

We had a very lovely Sunday lunch here with friends, after a dog walk in Cannizzaro Park. We had a warm welcome, friendly service and the roast pork with crackling was outstanding. Highly recommended!

We live in Wimbledon Village and the Hand in Hand has been our "local" pub and eatery for many years. The food is very good, the ambiance is great, the welcome is great and the staff very friendly. Mein host, Andrew, is tops. Can't fault it.

Had a wonderful time at the hand in hand! Great food and service from Victoria! Will be back soon

You are always guaranteed a warm welcome from the wonderful landlord and his team. His new gluten free fish and chips were amazing we will definitely be having it again because the batter was so light and crispy and the fish cooked to perfection. Whether you’re having a meal or popping in for a quick coffee after a dog walk, The Hand In Hand is the best place around!

We booked for lunch on Saturday along with our small dog. We were so impressed with the lovely staff and our welcome. The food was fabulous and the service was great. We had duck ragu and chicken with nduja sausage. Then had rice pudding and compote.

You can't beat a pint of ord in a mug

You are always guaranteed a warm welcome from the wonderful landlord and his team. His new gluten free fish and chips were amazing we will definitely be having it again because the batter was so light and crispy and the fish cooked to perfection. Whether you’re having a meal or popping in for a quick coffee after a dog walk, The Hand In Hand is the best place around!

We had a lovely evening with a whiskey tasting paired with food. Janis had organised Abbie Bell to take us through whiskeys. She was very knowledgable and also gave us lots of information regarding wine and Young’s Pubs!! The food was excellent and well presented. Janis looked after us very well Loved the venison pie Look forward to more events

I'm so glad that the Hand in Hand has events like these and I really hope that they'll continue to do so. The event was hosted by Deputy Manager Janis with wine and spirits expert Abbie Bell as our expert instructor co-host. Located in the intimate surroundings of the Bakery surrounded by candlelight, we were treated to a fantastic four course tasting menu with a glass (or two) of Nyetimber Classic Cuvée on arrival (made with mostly red grape varietals). With a properly tutored tasting this was one of the best events I can remember the Hand (or Youngs in general) managing and I really look forward to them expanding the events programme to encompass wines as well as their twice yearly beer festival and monthly beer masterclasses. The champagne (sorry, English sparkling wine that tasted identical to champagne!) was paired with smoked salmon blinis with goat's curd, avocado purée and caviar. This was followed by the Glenmorangie 10 yr old which was a perfect starting whisky and that was served alongside a platter of wonderful meats that included fennel salami and freshly baked homemade focaccia which was particularly light and airy. The main was a special homemade venison pie with a bone marrow crumb which paired alongside a really interesting Balvenie double wood cask 12yr old. It had body from the first barrel but interest from the second sherry cask hints which gave it a fascinating after-taste. The evening finished with the peaty Laphroaig 10yr old with Bath soft cheese, strawberries with black pepper. fig and spelt crackers and some absolutely delicious homemade ginger truffles. We didn't want to leave! Oh and all this for £45. Sign me up for the next one.

Went for a Whisky tasting which was a formidable experience. Set in a very nice atmosphere the tasting was accompanied by a nice set of different food to support the actual tasting. I left wiser and was very well entertained. Thanks to Janis from the...

I’ve had the pleasure of calling this my go to pub for many years. It’s a proper traditional pub with a modern kitchen attached. The atmosphere is always welcoming by Andrew and his team. The food is good and there are normally 4-6 real ales to choose from and a host of lagers ipas etc. Even though this is a youngs pub, Andrew has one or two guest beers which change weekly. There’s always a buzz about the place with plenty of nooks and crannies to tick yourself away if you want a touch of privacy. The pies are a must if you don’t mind busting the diet for an evening.

My boyfriend’s local pub, it’s our favourite date night pub! Food is delicious and a big range of alcoholic and soft drinks. Family friendly as well!

Great meal in the pub yesterday. Good food; relaxed atmosphere; helpful service. Many thanks!

Excellent friendly service, very relaxed lunch despite the place heaving with customers. Food was superb. Would definitely recommend.

A perfect Sunday roast - excellent food and brilliant service.

Almost the perfect pub, good food, good beer selection and a great pint of Guinness. We were greeted with a very warm welcome by the front of house (gave our dog a treat) and our waitress, food was lovely, highly recommend the venison pie. My...

Hand in Hand is a quintessential English pub with excellent food and fabulous service by lovely Victoria. Thank you for a wonderful night.

Came for dinner last Friday. Lovely pub. Felt very welcoming. All very efficient and lovely ladies who looked after us. We shared the whipped cod’s roe to start (just like my mum used to make!) - delicious! Then burgers and a fish and chips. All...

Really bad roast dinner - the gravy is like stock water. Never experienced anything like it - couldn’t eat my chicken without gravy so left it. I asked for more but they said they could only give me more of the same as that’s their recipe. Not enjoyable unfortunately, but the staff were lovely otherwise. Been before for a burger and would have that again but will be avoiding Sundays.

Booked table 39 to watch the England Wales game with three friends.Good atmosphere And good Youngs beer. Excellent service.

Great service from Savannah and Andrew. Fab food and felt well looked after. Thank you!

Lovely welcome walking in, nice warm fire. Perfectly kept beer (black sheep in particular), just had a quick bite but it was delicious. Staff attentive but not overbearing. Big thank you to Victoria, Vincent and Savannah, with extra kudos to the landlord for his beer...

Service from Victoria was absolutely fantastic. Food amazing. Especially the pie

Perfect delicious lunch for the 4 of us - good service and on time. My steak burger was delicious and the others loved thefish and chips and managed to get through a large portion! Thank you

Food was excellent I had the liver which was delicious. However the service was very slow we had arrived at 12.45 and I had to leave in a hurry at 2.30 having just had two courses. We also had to ask for desert menus rather...

Great good. Friend staff. And served by Kirsty super time.

Just amazing - thanks for a fantastic night.

Wow. Food was fantastic, hosting by Andrew was amazing and what’s best just off the park. Went for a lovely stroll followed by a roast. First time here and would 100% go again!

Lovely venue, lovely atmosphere Andrew was exceptional and we will definitely be returning had a beautiful night we booked for Burns Night Supper and it did not disappoint the food was outstanding, the address to the Haggis brilliant just an all-round great evening

Undoubtedly my favourite, if the not the best, pub in London. The atmosphere is of a cheery place: warm and welcoming in winter, airy and an often packed lawn outside in the summer, local faces, regulars, tourists from afar, dog walkers, cyclists, cheery crowds, the...

Had a lovely Sunday Lunch here. Service was great, and the food was fantastic

A pub with an enjoyable country-side atmosphere, good fish & chips, and snobbish service. The barkeeper did not bother to tell us how much our order was, even when asked, and just held the card machine in front of our face in a way that...

Andrew was a phenomenal host. The pub was super busy but he managed to change our booking from 4 ppl to 6 and was very accommodating. Service was great and food was tasty

Pleasant, but has become a little bit boujee compared against the honest pub it used to be.

A lovely little gem. Staff were fantastic (especially Andrew). Really enjoyed the roast, definitely not stingy on the meat!

Great food choice and Vegan options and we were served by Poppy who was very attentive throughout our time there which made for an excellent experience and a thoroughly enjoyable birthday celebration for my nephew.

Very good food in attractive surroundings and a warm friendly atmosphere.

Had a great evening, great service by Poppy. She was super attentive, very friendly and helped us sort something out last minute with some birthday candles. Food was really good, had a handmade vegan pie and was delicious.

Love The Hand in Hand. Lovely warm greeting on arrival. Service was great as was the food. My only gripe would be we ordered a side dish of seasonal greens and expecting a mix of maybe broccoli, peas and beans received a small bowl of...

Lovely atmosphere, big welcome for dogs, great service, wonderful Sunday roasts

Lovely pub. Gives you a feel of being away from London and in the countryside. The pie was fantastic but the gravy was tasty but too thin for me. Great staff. I can’t wait for summer to have a drink out the front.

Lovely roast dinner and service was friendly and spot on, only complaint is the gravy is way too watery and lacking in flavour.

Always a great experience. Really welcoming of people and dogs. Friendly and efficient service. Great food.

Lovely meal - great menu & lovely to have different food options compared to the typical pub grub!

Unbelievably good food. I had the fish & chips and it might be the best I've ever had. Great service and atmosphere too. Defo coming back.