Stein's Richmond in Richmond upon Thames - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Simple but very tasty german food by the river Thames. The place is cheerful, noisy (but in a good way), the staff friendly and the food amazing and the prices are fair. This is the second time I eat there, visiting my sister and her husband who are lucky to live in Richmond. If there's a next time, I'm sure I'll be visiting Stein's again.

Food was nothing special and overpriced

Lovely German outdoor dining on the river. It's another 'download an app' thing but if you're struggling you can eventually get a waiter to help you. The food was good authentic German fare, but disappointed that the apple strudel wasn't crisp- it seemed like it had been microwaved. The view of the river as the sun was starting to yawn put a very pleasant contented sigh over everything. Lovely.

Perhaps the idea of a Bavarian food experience in England is a bad idea in the first place. Where to begin. There is no Eisbein or Haxen on the menu, rather limited to wurst und schnitzel. That is like having an English food experience in Bavaria that serves bangers and mash only. Then the manager-waiters utters "Eisbein is disgusting!" and walks away when asked whether or not it is available to order. This is unprofessional on so many levels. Then the beer selection is limited to Erdinger and a second German beer. The food itself (limited choice) was served quick and food quality was not bad - which was about the only positive but a positive at least. At almost £30.00 a plate of food, the portions could be bigger. The "comprehensive" menu is via a qr code, but is quirky and the Wi-Fi and GSM is very poor, luckily a waiter assisted with a manual order. The waiter however did not understand the difference between Weiner and pork schnitzel on their menu. The price tag is ridiculously high, and combined with all the other negative elements I don't see why this establishment is in existence, other than to perhaps give German food and Bavaria experience a bad name and misconception. This is definitely far from a Bavarian experience. A solid 2 out of 5. Avoid and find something else.

Nice beer but the wiener wurstchen was a joke.

Amazing Braverian food. Every time we are in Richmond we come here for lunch. Never fails. Always leave with a full stomach, and a smile on our faces. Great beers too.

Always nice this place. My third time here and had an amazing experience so far. The staff is very fast and dynamic. Always nice places to seat and nice views to the river. Delicious food and very affordable. Never disappoints and that’s why I definitely highly recommend this restaurant!!

I’ve lived in Richmond for years, often passed this place and finally decided to try it. I really wanted to like it but for the price it’s not worth it. The sausage was tough, dry and luke warm. The sautéed potatoes were cold, soggy and sad. The currywurst sauce wasn’t spicy enough. Downmarket fast food quality at mid-range restaurant prices. Much better options in the area.

The best part is view. Food was fine. Please mind you have to order food, you cannot come for drinks only.

Update - didn't appreciate being sat at a table, to be told we need to move 30 minutes later...whilst we were eating! That's really not acceptable. Apparently the table had a booking, but why sit us there for a meal without letting us know in advance? After having to move, whilst half way through our meal, I noticed they were then seating random walk-in customers where we had been sat. I don't know what on earth was going on here. Ordering online via the website, there is no option to order without service charge being added! I have never been to a restaurant where service charge is mandatory. Given the bad service I am very disappointed that I had to pay to be treated so badly. Previous review: Awesome staff, so friendly, welcoming and engaging/conversational. Really interesting food (I've never really tried German food), so much so that I found some recipes to make at home 😂. The potato salad is nice and it's great they have some vegetarian options. The beer is delicious. Lovely setting by the Thames. It's a little expensive for what it is, in my opinion, but I guess it is Richmond and also somewhat unique.

Amazing location on the Richmond Riveria. If you like sausage, this is the place. What's the wurst that can happen?

Very nice to sit outdoors, enjoy hearty German food and a cold beer. Lovely view of the Thames.

An excellent place to guzzle cold beer on a warm day by the riverside. Stein's is the quintessential beer garden with an outdoor-only seating (I think they provide blankets and heaters for the winters) with a gazebo-like arrangement. The staff here are courteous; one of the beers I'd ordered tasted a bit funny, and they replaced the pint with another one, no questions asked. I didn't eat the foods that the place is known for, but nevertheless, we did order a brie cheese-pear-seeds-leaves salad whose portion size was humongous. I also had the vegan sausage with sauerkraut and potatoes. This one wasn't super impressive but wasn't bad. The pretzels didn't have the trademark salt crystals on them, which was unusual in a German beer place, but nothing to complain about. A point to note is that you need to order something to eat compulsorily i.e., you can't walk in, drink beer and buzz off. This wasn't a problem for us as we'd planned to eat lunch anyway, but I found it a bit odd.

Overpriced for what it is, with £29 for one sausage main and a drink. They've moved away from the canteen style go to till and order system to a table service as well. Food was okay and good selection of German beer.

Steins Richmond is a delightful Bavarian outdoor restaurant that offers an authentic German experience. The 1-litre beers are a must-try, capturing the true essence of Bavarian brews. Pair these with their freshly baked pretzels for a perfect combination. With a great atmosphere and friendly service, it's an ideal spot for a relaxed and enjoyable outing. Highly recommended!

Lots of negative comments, but I disagree with all of them. Came for dinner at 7 on a warm Saturday, aka a very busy time. Service was prompt and attentive. Food was great, best potato salad I’ve had in London, beer was great. They had actual nurnburger sausages, decent schnitzel. Awesome place, will come back

Fine venue by the Thames Path in Richmond.

Very tasty food and a good selection.

Lovely outdoor restaurant, only serves alcohol with food but well worth a beer given the great German food

We went for lunch on Sunday. It's a shame there isn't more protected from the rain as there were tables trying to eat while holding an umbrella. We were lucky though and arrived before it got busier so we're able to have seats underneath cover. The food was really nice and staff were also great. They do have a limited menu though in comparison to the one in Kingston.

Food was bland and let's just say I think it gave my friend and I digestive issues. Stein was great though

Richmond is a lovely place - when the sun is out it is simply AMAZING!!!! Walking along the river banks we decided to stop for a spot of lunch at Stein’s - brilliant idea. The service was great, the beer was fresh (& German) and the food was lovely. Their different versions of potatoes are ALL very good & the schnitzel and wurst offerings are also lovely. Of course, like everything else in London, it is pricey for what you get, but it is still a place I would heartily recommend

Good restaurant to try out if you are at Richmond Pros The food was delish (we tried the pork schnitzel, the mash was top-notch) good river views Gervice Cons The food is slightly pricey

Very good food mainly sausages. Good service. Next to the Thames

Lovely ambience and small platters are great! Highly recommend ❤️

Not quite sure why they serve you ketchup and mustard with a Schnitzel 🤔 (hint: try cranberry) and the batter was a bit strange. But pretty decent seeing as we're in England not Austria/Bavaria. Wouldn't pay £18 for Bratwurst though 🤪

There was a horrible wait time of 1 and a half hours for the food which was mediocre at best. Pretzel was too salty and crust of it was too hard, sausages didn’t have right amount of fat to meat ratio and mashed potatoes were a bit too buttery. Food was overpriced for the amount and they gave us “free” drinks after we paid.

This pub bills itself as "The Bavarian Experience". Granted, it started as that with staff that, whilst perfectly polite, haven't got a clue, Stein's really is now just another pub with food and drink that one may find in Bavaria. The food is perfectly edible but not enjoyable. The menu is very restricted (come on, who needs three different types of Schnitzel - you can eat that anywhere - but would accept that pork knuckles are off the menu?) and prices are eye-watering. It feels like this has morphed into yet another place that maximises money extraction from the punters. Sure - maybe in these days there is no choice but to do so but please don't pretend you are something that you have lost the skill to be. At the very least learn from your staff at the Kingston branch - they do have a clue! Richmond will be visited no more...

I loved the German sossages, beer and sour cabbage

Coming up from the Thames river walk the atmosphere looked quite pleasant and the food looked great. Unfortunately, the food was actually quite mediocre and overpriced. I don't think I would go back there.

I like steins but one thing need a fix to get 5 stars.. People can smoke at the tables. Yes it's an outdoor restaurant but it's soooo off putting when foul tobacco wafts over the food. It happens every time I eat there. There is no indoor seating so it needs a smoking area, far from the food.

Incredible meal and service was fantastic. This was the best lunch I had while visiting Europe. The view from the river made it even better. The waiter was excellent

Disappointed to find the hours were incorrect on their website. Came at 5PM on a Monday and they were closed when they said it would be open 12-9.

I’d recommend listening to the more negative reviews on this one. I looked before going and saw it was a mixed bag but I wish I’d trusted my gut. Steins is overpriced, and poorly managed leading to a service that’s non existent. It may look busy and you might get lucky but chances are you ll be passing foot traffic for a bad experience. Try anywhere else, there’s enough options around.

Expensive but always great for a warm evening by the river.

Nice place by the river. Very busy today so service was a little slow, but I thoroughly enjoyed the food and beer! Must mention Erskine at the front of house doing about 4 jobs at the same time. Top man.

Nice venue overlooking River with friendly staff, but had higher hopes of the food! The £15.80 'meatloaf' looked and tasted like (and probably was) Spam. It was accompanied by some lustreless salad and some insipid roast pototo slices. Had to force myself to finish. The beer was good though.

I love food view staff and every time my relaxing moments there

A wonderful experience by the riverside, staff are friendly and genuine. The meals are delicious and full of flavour, non alcoholic drinks options also really nice. Thanks to all the team that looked after us.

Nice food.. busy, had to wait for a bit but it's always busy there and sitting by the river it is not bad whilst waiting for your food to come

The food was truly terrible, sausages were so tough and dry. Fried potatoes were flavourless and tasted like they were from the cheap frozen packs. The schnitzel was very average. Only nice part was the bit of side salad and side potato salad. Their prices were very high for the quality of food and cold outdoor seating. Such a shame as the food looked nice and seating looked very cute. I think the good reviews are only given because of the nice riverview in summer. Around £20 per main for cheap 'german' food. Lidl sausages are so much better.

You don't go for the food, it's okay but for the price it's very much average. You go for the location, the buzz and the fact it's mid walk along the Thames path between Putney and Kingston. Service is okay, they're a little bewildered at times, not sure the systems work properly, but they're all nice enough. It costs a lot, £50 for 2, for sausage and potatoes with a soft drink each.. when the Ivy is doing a two course, set menu for £19 / head, the view has to be amazing! Good job it is...

Lovely river view. However, given the price a little disappointing, probably driven by location, the sautéed potatos did not seem fresh, though the flavours were there. The sausage and mash was quite nice with large portions of sauerkraut if your a fan. Food could be served hot rather than warm.

Amazing vegan schnitzel in a truly lovely setting, quick service, chilled athmosphere

Really disappointed couldn't understand the waiter.. waiting long time for food ... Was really excited to go as it was the one day out from hospital but totally let down..in fact I'd go as far to say it was disgusting... I feel bad but the fact I feel the need to write this review I need to be honest and hugely overpriced for a chewy sausage...sooo disappointed

The place is nice, facing the river and on these sunny days to eat and drink it is a good place, the food was good. I definitely recommend it 🤗

Very tasty, highly recommended.

The food is tasteless, the staff are friendly, good view. I wouldn't recommend eating there

I liked it because it is tipical Germen würstel staube ,

The German Beer Garden in London. Consistent quality of food and service for many years, affordable, beautiful views. A small play area for kids helps.

Wonderful place to be when the sun comes out. Food was a big disappointment, at the least. my beef stew goulash seems to be the scrap of the bottom of the pot. meat was dry and tasteless, woody texture, and flavour lacks of all excepts being salty. sauerkraut seemed to be just soaked with vinegar, then threw a few bit of fennel, fennel flavour didn't get through at all. service was slow and chaotic. A badly managed restaurant. It's such a shame. with a few tweaks, it would have been a fabulous place to enjoy. The table next to us with young baby had to wait for 45 minutes for their meals. they then asked to cancel the order. the waiter insisted at length for them to wait for extra 2 minutes for their foods, or take the food to go, despite the fact the poor couple tried to explain they no longer have time to eat and that they have a young baby to take home for rest. the struggle went on for at least 15 minutes back and forth calling out manager and such, until they got their refund. What a mess!

All time favourite, what could be better than good beer, curry sausages and fried potatoes with the view of river Thames 🥰

Restaurant with views of the River Thames and good atmosphere. Quiet, cozy and very charming.

7.60 a pint then 10% service charge added on for free. Maybe if You're a banker.

Good is authentic Bavarian and the service is great. The boys and girls are super friendly and helpful! The location and atmosphere are both on par.

One of the best spots for a sunny day in Richmond. My go-to whenever I fancy an authentic German meal and Stein!

Service through the app is great. Got the stein in my hand less than 60 seconds after tapping! Food was delicious and large portions.

Unique bier Garten experience on the river side, very attentive staff. Toilets could be better maintained though

They have beautiful jewelry Like apple pie, but order it without alcohol

Great place to dine in next to the river, you also get a vibe of German dining.

Very nice place, friendly stuff and incredibly delicious food and beers. On weekends very crowded but its understandable.

Wonderful food, fantastic service. Will definitely will be going AGAIN!!!

Your bathrooms are the worst I've seen in a long time. Sort it out..

Yummy German food here! Will definitely visit again. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Coffee wasn’t so great.

A great location on the Thames but that might be the only highlight. We were led to a table which had not been cleaned after the previous diners. You are encouraged to place your order using a QR code but the system stalled at the final step and then it took some time for us to get the attention of a member of staff. When the food arrived they only delivered one of two mains. More than ten minutes passed and it became apparent that our second main had been delivered to another table. While the staff were friendly, it was very difficult to get their attention throughout. The toilets also were not the prettiest sight. The food itself was fine and reasonably priced, but overall an average experience.

The place was half empty, but they wouldn't let us order a beer without ordering their overpriced food (despite no signage outside saying this was the case). Bizarre behaviour from a supposedly "authentic" German bierhaus.

Beautiful food, great atmosphere and outstanding service

Really fantastic find. The food was delicious, the surroundings are beautiful and the beer was great!

Twinkly lights, fluffy blankets, a fire, goulash, mulled wine and lovely service! What more could you ask for. Plus they couldn’t have been more friendly and accomodating to my dog 🐾 highly recommend!

Returned after almost 10 years, I have wanted to visit again for a long time. We weren't disappointed, good food, large servings, and great steins of beer. Hope to be back much sooner next time.

Naylon çadır içinde bankların üzerinde oturuyorsunuz. Ortamı alevli 2-3 tane nesneyle ısıtmaya çalışmışlar ama yanan odun veya kömür olmayınca ısıtmıyor. Mekanda çok gürültücü iki aile ve onlardan daha gürültücü terbiyesiz çocukları vardı. Bu rahatsız ortamda sadece kahve içip kalkalım dedik, Londra'nın en pahalı kahvesini içtik. Bir de bu kazık hesaba %10 servis ücreti dayatıyorlar, iyice terbiyesizlik. Buraya hiç gitmeyin Richmond'da çok daha güzel yerler var.

Noone took order. Left after 20min

Fantastic service! Thank you for being so nice and kind, especially to our little ones.

Stopped for a swift after a visit to the poppy factory. Lured in by the Erdinger Dunkel on the menu but as they only have a restaurant licence you have to order food. This wasn't a problem as the options were good and rather than go for a starter opted for the strudel which was top notch. The beer was as really well kept good and of course came in the correct glass. Staff were friendly and helpful and although outside it was sheltered and had a good vibe. I'd go again because of the view over the Thames, the food and beer and overal atmos.

Really delicious food in a great location.. quite chilly after sundown at this time of year though (November) as it's outdoor seating only

Went there a couple of days ago just for a coffee as we were passing by and the staff were so kind. They were so kind to my son who has autism. Lovely people, thank you so much ❤️

Chaos! Orders get lost in the kitchen, people jumping the queue to get their food before you, staff in panic. Don't get me wrong, their sausages are amazing, but what's the point if you never get to eat? (written after waiting in vain for more than an hour... which is not a rare occurrence at all!)

Great beers!! And decent food despite the fact that is from central Europe. I will be back! 👍

As always sehr wunderbar. The kartoffel salat served with the schnitzel is a bit too wet for my liking but the pan fried potatoes are awesome.

Excelente lugar para tomar cervezas al aire libre, incluso los días que hace frío porque tienen estufas potentes. Paisaje perfecto a la orilla del río en la zona de Richmond. Comida alemana abundante y de buena calidad, con opciones vegetarianas. Platos variados y grandes, perfectos para compartir si se desea. No muy extensa,.pero buena selección de cervezas alemanas

Best place in London for a 'as authentic as you can get' Bavarian beer garden.

We stopped here for a quick lunch over the weekend. The food was ok, but the portions are gigantic. For example, we had potato salad with sausages, and there were 2 slim sausages and about 1kg of potato salad. Definitely better to share, unless you're really starving. I think we would have enjoyed it more if the portion sizes were smaller, or if the waiters would have alerted us about their ginormous size. The location is great, the service is good ok. WCs are passable. The food is pretty good.

This is a good lunch stop for a basic German meal and a beer, with views of the river

It's a lovely place by the River with Bavarian food. The meal must be paid at the time of order, which i find it very useful. I had a table and was waiting for my party to arrive. I wanted to have a drink while waiting but the drinks can only be ordered with food. I understand why they are doing it but it's a little inconvenience.

Food is good and authentic, with good portion sizes but very overpriced (2-3x a Munich Beer Hall) - note you gave to order food with your drinks. The standard lager beer is again overpriced with zero head... not exactly what you expect from a German beer. Location is nice on the Thames.

Always good food, amazing beer garden atmosphere with a beautiful view of the Thames! Jacob is always lovely and all the staff are friendly and helpful. The Schnitzel is really yummy, I love the Gulash and potato salad from here

Be careful of the Forceful double tip charge trap

Been coming here for years- yet another change to the menu, a lot of sides/smaller dishes are gone with sausages now costing 17 gbp and up, feels excessive…

Over priced, chicken tasted like rubber no flavor, very little salad for £22.00, not worth it.

Really nice on an evening! River in the background and great food. Only has outdoor seating but does offer table service. Also has 1ltr beer glasses.

Top location right on the bank of the Thames and a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Food mostly good but the fried potato recipe has changed and was way too much salt and paprika these days.

Been here and the kingston branch a few times including an eerie experience on the day before lockdown...had a so so dining experience today but extra 🌟 bump for the very professional, polite and decent asian waiter who ensured we got our pretzel and left with a smile. Thank you

Very cramped Expensive for what it is

We come here often and are never disappointed! Take on the ‘Giant Sausage Feast’ if you feel like a challenge, definitely worth it for groups of 8 or more!

한적한 마을분위기와 동네이웃들이 함께하는듯 편한한 분위기와 식후 레몬첼로를 서비스해주는 친절한 환대에 감사. 또 적절한 가격과 음식들👍

Just like a Bavarian summer garden. The best goulash hearty soup I tried so far. Mashed potatoes were so creamy and tasty. A must have

Overpriced for the food and service. Location is nice.

Extraordinarias. Excelente atención

Nothing beats a Stein and Sausage platter with friends on a summer's evening

Very expensive beer. £7.60 a pint, plus service charge!! The food is ok, but again expensive. Right by the river, and a pretty location.