The Crane Tap in Richmond upon Thames - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Decent food. I have to say, £5.50 for a bottle of water really bothered me!

Very stylish pub not far from Twickenham station. I like the design, the fact that they have darts and the pool. Haven’t tried the food but it looked amazing so I will be back.

We had an absolutely wonderful family meal at the Crane Tap Pub in Wimbledon. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening out. The highlight of our visit was the exceptional service provided by our host, Melvin. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure every detail was perfect, turning our meal into a truly memorable experience. The food was delicious, with generous portions and a great selection to choose from. We left with full hearts and happy stomachs, looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend!

Went here for a co-workers leaving party. Nice pub with more of a restaurant type feeling. Incredible good service from Matthew who remembered my recurring drink order from the first time I said it and was particularly friendly to all of us.

Food was delicious, Matthew our server was really friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble for him. Highly recommend.

Overpriced and miserable staff.

Great food, great service. Steaks were delicious

Popped in for a beer to rehydrate after having given blood. It looked fancy and felt fancy when I was there. The selection of beer was okay, mainly Wimbledon brewery and they had wine in tap, which I did think was craft beer. Very dog friendly. Didn't have anything to eat but the food looked good, and I imagine would be a good brunch venue.

The Crane Tap is almost tucked away from the main road at Twickenham and we walked in having no other option at the time. But boy did the Crane delivery. We were greeted by friendly staff, had a much needed rest on comfortable seating in the restaurant area and the food was awesome. It has even become a regular occurrence when we are in the area. Recommend it unreservedly

Dropped in for drinks. £48 for 3 large white wines and 2 packets of crisps. Even for Twickenham this is too expensive. No prices on display. When challenged the bar man said that it was his first day. We enjoyed sitting out by the fountains but left to eat elsewhere- where a bottle cost half the price of those ridiculous Crane prices.

Wow. Food was out of this world. They were able to tell breed and source of cattle for steaks and the cooking and service were fab. Superb

Watched the 2022 World Cup there it was an amazing place! Kind surroundings, fast service, couldn't pick a better place to watch the match!!

Great venue and fab food, not an average pub at all. Staff is brilliant, always friendly and welcoming

Very well received, the food is very good. I had a good time

Always pop in either before or after going quins or twickenham sometimes service can be slow but nice buzz when match day.

Worst steak I have eaten in a decade, avoid if you enjoy steak. (This was ordered Blue)

We went here for the first time for Mother’s Day. We had the bottomless roast, the food was great, the service was very good. 2 minor challenges are parking and also it felt like the tables were close together. Minor feedback.

Great Sunday roast. Great service. Shows the footy.

Very local beer selection, no real session IPA which I would have liked to see

We feel so lucky to have such a lovely local. Attentive , efficient and polite service and a comfortable setting.

Great place. This is more of a higher end restaurant than a pub; but it is not overpriced. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the establishment. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with lots of comfy places to sit, including couches. The superfood salad was amazing. I ordered the small and it was so good I wish I had ordered the large. I could’ve paid more for a burger somewhere else so I’m glad I picked this place to eat. If you go there in 2024, ask if Rufus is there, and if he is, say Hello.

Omg. What a great discovery. The best Sunday roast in the area and lovely caring staff. Will return (Obsessed about the roast beef)

The food was really bad. Way way overpriced. We had to wait quite a while for each course. Drinks also took ages. We left feeling like we will never go back there. Much better as M bar.

Amazing little pub in Twickenham! What a find

Great Sunday lunch, beef, chicken, pork and the burger were all delicious

Really excellent Sunday roast and service, nice atmosphere and great that have have sport on the TV. Will definitely revisit, a great little pub.

The Crane Tap does a superb 'all you can eat' Sunday roast. Tremendous value and superb quality. Highly recommended. Definitely book in advance.

Had the bottomless roast. Meat was incredible. One of the best pub roasts I've had

Portions were small, potatoes were alittle tough, atmosphere was 100% great, dog menu was lovely, waiter was alittle rush rush..

Not cheap but not a rip off, very good sports bar, with pool table, darts, decks of cards and other stuff with sport always on the TVs

Service great. Steak really not the best.

Game day, very busy. Bar staff were polite and efficient.

The female manager was clueless. The hefty looking chef was careless and the fatty, gristly steak sandwich was unpleasant.

We are happy to have the Crane Tap as our local in Twickenham. Good good and drinks in a nice relaxing atmosphere. Excellent service and couldn’t ask for a more dog friendly pub. Our dog loves to go - recommend the doggie afternoon tea.

Celebrated my birthday here at the green tap staff were friendly the steak was amazing. Thank you to the staff for the slice of brownie cake with a happy birthday message. Will be coming back

Relaxed friendly service, but it was a quiet midweek daytime lunch. Good services Would recommend this place.

The Crane Tap has an Excellent selection of food which is always Perfectly cooked in a very Warm and Friendly atmosphere. The Very Attentive Warm and Friendly Service by Natalia and Petra is always Consistently Outstanding. My Son and me were Very Touched that they arranged a Special evening for NHS Staff as a Big Thank You for their Service. THANK YOU Staff of The Crane Tap. 'Doc Mark and 'Doc' Evan

Terrible weather. Deluge. Food fine. My friend had incredible kale salad.

Service a bit slow to begin with but got better, very convenient located across from Twickenham station. Looked like it would be great to watch sports here.

Great pub first time here went before a gig service was amazing good prices for the food and drinks food was so yummy and portions were big definitely filled us up

Big big portions of course it is rugger country. I'm lactose intolerant I can have dairy but too much. I was asked to sign to say although the onion soup had dairy in it I was OK to eat it. I'm intolerant not allergic to dairy. Odd I suppose to prevent legal claims? Anyway the onion soup was 😋

Came across this place by chance after the rugby. We had a meal prior to heading home, and it was excellent. I highly recommend and will return.

Had to wait a very long time for 1xfish and chips. Fish was very mushy inside not the usual cod pieces

Fast, friendly service and nice atmosphere. Lose a star because a fair bit was sold out, and the menu was limited compared to what was shown online. It was a match day though so could be why!

We went for a dinner on a busy Saturday evening without a reservation. Lovely atmosphere, staff very attentive and helpful especially boy named Andrea. Steaks cooked to perfection, truffle parmesan fries just WOW. We couldn't ask for more. Definitely recommend.

Good service. Burgers a bit on the small side for the price. 12.5% service charge added to the bill.

A very nice place to have a drink, with a good choice of wines. Cosy atmosphere, dog friendly, and a nice menu though we haven't tried the food yet.

Amazing service and great food. A little disappointed I had to pay £3.50 for a top up on my steak sauce, but that was the only negative to an otherwise spot on experience

We were 9 people having a Sunday roast and decided on a bottomless roast. Honestly, it was one of the nicest roasts I've ever had in a pub. The meats were all really, really delicious, the Yorkshire puddings were to die for. Our eyes were slightly larger than our stomachs but well worth it! Will go there again!

Overpriced, overcooked and tasteless fish and chips. When I asked for a glass of medium sauvignon was given a glass for £12 almost at much as meal - a joke! Check the menu first! Limited vegetarian or vegan options Wouldn't bother with the food - nice atmosphere for a few beers.

Sorry, the food is a no no. Very low quality. Used to have Vegan burger but not anymore.

Great staff, great ambiance, truffle mac and cheese by Paul is amazing

This is a top bar and restaurant food was amazing. If you're in Twickenham definitely give it a try

I've had dinner and Sunday lunch at The Crane Tap and enjoyed both. Friendly service and great food.

Atmosphere is very warm and having pool table and darts is a great addition. However, over the last week while advertising 11pm closing times they have been closed at 21:15. This is not a problem however they should advertise correct closing hours online so it prevents showing up then having to head back home.

Special occasion dinner. After waiting for a while felt left out . Waitress running by but ignoring. Had to call and waive to get attention to find out that we'll be served by someone else. No water was offered or drinks. After right person approached orders went quit slow. Evening Special was recommended as a great deal left people disappointed and tricked. One stake came overdone, share two recommendation left friends hungry. I ordered something different . It was ok. Other waiter run into our waiter that caused him spill drink on one of the friends shoulder. Didn't even stop to apologise his colleague or my friend. Other than that we had good evening, our waiter was polite, attended.

Horrible, horrendous and overpriced, and the worst burger and fries I have ever had. The atmosphere was hostile, the staff were rude, and there were far too many running around bumping into our chairs.

A wonderful restaurant! Excellent food with courteous and professional service

Paid £14.00 for glass of wine. Rip off not happy. All I asked for was a glass of dry white.

The food was so incredible and price is reasonable, the atmosphere was great and staff where fast and polite! Will defiantly be coming back

The Crane Tap was great, quick service, pool table and darts board on offer. But the food was below standard. We order d the chicken club and it had the tiniest bit of chicken and a half bacon rasher in each side of the sandwich. It was fairly cheap £13 but no where near worth it in the end. Also the chips portion was small.

Staff is very nice, always trying to make you feel at home.

Short of staff (there was only one waiter looking for all the tables on a Saturday evening!), the worst (totally dry) chicken wings, dry sticky toffee pudding (not sure how they dried this standard dessert) and Beef Ragu Pappardelle (which was soaked in bbq sauce)! Avoid if you are after a normal dinner.

Lovely pub with very nice friendly staff and good service. Good menu choices but maybe more GF options would be nice. Food we had was very tasty.

Tasty food and cool interior. Staff are friendly.

I am sure it a very good place (it was recommended to us) and we just had a bad experience but myself and my friends all left very disappointed. Food was not good, eg chicken burger had very little chicken, the crispy coating was far too thick and dark brown instead of golden, the meat burger was far too thin. The service was pleasant but soooo slooow. On a busy day maybe but when went there were 2-3 tables at most. Will go again to give them a chance but will need to improve to keep customers or get new ones.

Lovely place for a meal while we were visiting the area. GF quite well catered for but could be better. Meals took a while but we're nice and tasty, although not that hot and the steaks were not quite cooked as we asked. However the meat was superb. Very render. Service was good and waitress was lovely. Very attentive and informative

Staff were excellent, good service and helpful. Food was also very good

Steak was delicious and cooked as requested as well as truffle fries and lettuce! Nice atmosphere and service. Definitely will come again to try the roast.

Must of been good, I dont remember leaving

Found this place a short walk from Twickenham stadium. After a day at the rugby we enjoyed some good food here. Very busy, but service was great and food was lovely

Really small portions Tiny Burger at £16 £6 for a lager. No need Deserts decent and a good size

None meat eater - I had superfood salad that was amazing. My friend had the biggest stake we have seen /she needed it. And linguine was looking super, friends confirmed it tastes great too. The surprised lceberg lettuce side had the most divine dressing. Will go again in spring when non meat options are diffrent as I hope they change seasonal. Forgot to take a snap of lettuce. You must go there yourself to experience. Enjoy

My favourite local bistro Pub. Suppose you're looking for a chilled and eccentric place to catch the football or Rugby in Twickenham. I recommend this spot. They also have excellent food, and the staff is always friendly. I suggest checking before going if the Rugby is on because if it is, it can get chaotic.

Caters for all. Have game of pool or relax on one of the many sofas. Great table service for food and well behaved children and dogs are welcomed. Will definitely return on my next visit to Twickenham.

The scotch egg, ragu pasta and pancakes were incredibly tasty, but the steak sandwich could have a little more flavour and ingredients. Love the atmosphere and will come back again 😊

Wonderful service and great atmosphere. Loved the fact they show the football AND F1!

Very good service food was very nice

It's ok food and ok service. Have eaten here twice recently, once for dinner and once for brunch. Dinner was OK burger meals. The service was patchy as the staff seemed very busy. I had a salt beef benedict for brunch and was surprised there was no hollandaise sauce. The waiter did bring me some when I asked. Overall, it's alright, but not fantastic.

Attended the 1st year anniversary which was a great occasion 😀 great food and lovely staff. Dog friendly. Highly recommended.

The team is just great. Best Roast Beef for a Sunday Rose ..and do ask for the fries ! Hey ..brunch .. great taste experience

Loved this local pub brasserie. Food is good too. Shame the manager James is leaving soon. Hes very friendly and welcoming. Natalja is equally lovely too. Its a lovely atmosphere and ambience sitting in and out. A yes from me xx

EDIT - from 4 stars to 1!!! Return visit not a success!! Apparently they can't be bothered to update their website. Website shows 2230 close time. So I get off train, wait for ages at bar still finally staff member comes and tell me the bar is closed (as if some how I should be aware of this fact as apparently they expect customers to be psychic!!). Waste of time and waste of money as then had to get back on train to Richmond to find a pub that actually offered beer during advertised hours.

What a great place, amazing staff, very dog friendly (treats, water bowls, doggy blankets). Free pool table, mini games for kids. Perfect spot!

The crane tap has such a lovely atmosphere and feels so relaxed. The bartender is genuinely so passionate about the drinks and his four legged guests! They have so many games available and blankets and they really make you feel like home. Food is a little pricey but still tasty.

After an issue with another restaurant, we booked the Crane Tap fairly last minute for my fiancé's birthday. They kindly accommodated this last-minute booking for 6 of us and delivered great food, wine and service. The waiter was brilliant - he explained various dishes and their sizes, recommended wines and was attentive to us throughout the meal. Thank you for a lovely experience.

Expensive and the food is awful. The salmon was overcooked, starter tasted off, and the portion sizes are miniscule. This place will go bust in a few months there are so many better options in twickenham. The salmon was 17 quid and it was half the size of a slice you get in a prepacked tesco portion. Service and atmosphere were good though

I just got a glass of Pinot and it cost me £13???? I have traveled a lot to many beautiful places, to pay this in a pub in Twickenham where the pavement nowadays are black with dirt?! I’m a foreigner, lived here for 18 year and still don’t get why British people put up with this prices?

the atmosphere is good but foods are overpriced and not good.

Once again, a fantastic Sunday lunch!! The beef was some of, if not the best I’ve ever had on a roast. Shout out to Andrea too who was our waiter again. He is a true professional and goes out of his way to make sure you have everything you need. Considering it was match day and therefore full, we didn’t have to wait for anything and the atmosphere was brilliant. Definitely recommend.

Come here for our evening meal as we were staying close by following the Rugby match. The staff were very pleasant and nothing was too much for them. Thank you to the manager and the waitress (Italian lady) for your kind gesture. When we return we will visit again. A very calm and relaxing place to sit and eat

Nice atmosphere, great friendly server and really nice food!. Definitely a place that is worth a visit when in the Twickenham area.

We waited at least 5 minutes to get a seat and then a further 20, once we got to the table before we were even aknowledged. We just left. It's only redeeming quality is that it had a nice atmosphere. I hate to think what the service would be like on a busy night. I feel like there were only maybe 4 or 5 parties there maximum

Absolutely amazing! We had my partners 25th Birthday drinks and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and more accommodating! From the moment we booked, the staff showed interest and took care of everything. On the day I was able to set up and was met by the most wonderful manager! A hugely successful night. Great food and great cocktails! Bar staff offered great recommendations and can make a fab Aperol Spritz! We will 100% be returning for more drinks or dinner very soon! Thank you Crane Tap!

If I could give this place negative stars I would. It took 50 minutes for the food to come out and it was disgusting. Bad.

Went for a farewell leaving work "do" with friends. Thoughly enjoyed it. Service excellent. Options for dining or just "nibbles ".. Would definitely recommend.

We love this place - it has a great atmosphere whether you just want to chill for drinks or a proper meal. We’ve been for brunch, lunch, drinks and dinner - always a great time and the food is delicious! We really like that they serve local beer from Twickenham Brewery and have a pool table/darts board. They are part of the Gaucho family so the steak is from Gaucho and a nice, delicious quality. Their burgers are from Meat & Bun and so tasty. The steak sandwich and the wagyu scotch egg are my fav dishes but I also love the salt beef Benedict. The prices are affordable for the quality of food and drinks on offer and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. Very nice addition to Twickenham!

My new fave bar, hopefully you get to meet zack the bar man I've never met a more accommodating, bar man who actually cares about the client. Zack your a credit to the company mate. Will be back soon

Delicious food and friendly staff, nice meal to celebrate my son's graduation, thank you so much 😊

Had a lovely friend's birthday dinner here on Friday night. Place was busy but our wonderful Italian waiter was very kind and attentive and made the evening super special. Helped with wine choices, vegan options and provided a special birthday dessert (and also sang!). We stayed ages and had the best evening 😃 Definitely recommended!