The Hand and Racquet in Merton

We regularly use the hand and racquet during the week and just wanted to say how great our night was. We tried couple of sweet fruity ciders which were really good. I found the passion fruit martini flavour a little too sweet but my friend couldn't get enough. The olympics was on the telly but not overly loud or annoying. Love this pub!

Popped into the Hand and Racquet for some drinks last Thursday. The place was a bit quiet but it doesn’t have an outside area (the bar next door was too crowded outside) The bar itself is very quaint with an almost out of London vibe. We ended up staying for some food which was delicious. Their take on a chicken Kiev-the butter goes on the outside of the chicken- was fantastic. My partner went for the ‘hand and racquet’ burger which was massive. He didn’t really need the extra onion rings. Great portions for the price. Service was excellent. Really friendly staff. All in all a great evening out. Next time we’re in London will definitely go back 👍

Used this pub many times for a quick lunch and always been ok and food very nice. Today after tennis popped in and ordered late lunch. Firstly the fish cakes with rocket salad came with no rocket and no explanation. When we asked said they had run out. The triple cooked chips had been cooked just once, we explained and the attendee said they were triple cooked, unfortunately for him we knew they weren’t, there was no apology. Not enough serviettes and had to ask for another one. Food didn’t come out all together. Not a good experience this time and food not up to standards it has always been in the past. No mention of any compensation for the salad not being as advertised. Will probably try again over the next fortnight but was very disappointed in what always used to be a good experience and food.

Great customer service. Kindly allowed me a glass of water and to use the toilet for free when I needed it. Good selection of cask beers - best I’ve seen in Wimbledon - and 10% off for CAMRA members.Great location just near Wimbledon stations - what’s not to like?

Sandra has much improved, she’s really redeemed herself. Remembered both drinks this time, what a legend. Sorry gotta get to 100 characters

Popped in for a swift few and the staff Nick, Aveen and Carla were fantastic.. they were friendly, polite anf displayed first class customer service Thoroughly recommend a visit

£7 for a lager and where ever you sit you can smell the toilet ,out priced me so never again. Staff were ok Was going to eat but the toilet smell dreadful.

It was busy and all the things you'd have expected from a night out in Wimbledon. However the kind nature of those behind the bar was excellent. Definitely a pub I will return to.

I live local in a large housing complex and The Hand & Racket is my local which me and friends use regularly. We all agree that we really enjoy the welcom and efficiency of the great polite staff who will do their best to give you the service anybody would wish for . Mick is the manager there, and he is a good boss and the staff (To many to mention by name) work as a great team. The food is excellent and theres always something on the menu that will take your fancy. In addition to this , the promotion spells when they do like 2 for 1 are absolutely a winner and Green King change them periodically, Its a must. Then if you go on the live music nights the atmosphere is great fun. So , if you and friends are looking for a pub in Wimbledon , give it a try you will see what I mean . I would also like to take this oppertunity to THANK ALL the staff for always working hard and not only for their excellent service but friendship Ive got with the team ,, Well done you guys .. No doubt I will see you soon .. Green King you need to send the staff some kind of recognition to their service they provide , that would be a good will gesture on your behalf which the staff well deserve , Gary Mc

Came to Wimbledon a few months ago for the first time in many years and stopped here for a rest & a wine before heading home. The pub was clean and welcoming and the staff very friendly and quick to serve. The wine we ordered was reasonably priced and was of good quality. Whilst we didn’t order anything to eat, looking at the menu, there is a good choice and again the prices seem reasonable. There happened to be a gentleman in there who was very intoxicated, barely functioning and was clearly in need of help. Whom I assume to be a manager came and I was so impressed at how he dealt with the situation. He treated the man with kindness, concern, respect and patience. He managed to contact a person from the mans phone and ensured he was ok and helped him to be on his way safely. I wouldn’t hesitate to pop in again if I was in the area

Returned to the Hand after 15 years. Wow I will be back. Friendly staff, lovely pub. Nicole behind the bar was so lovely and helpful. Nothing was too much. She went above and beyond to welcome us. Service like this is very rare today. Worth a visit and say hi to the staff. Thank you

Nice food. Friendly staff. I like that it's dog friendly. And the live music nights are really good.

Look. I ain't an online person normally (hate face creep, stalk book etc.) That being said i'm one of several regulars in Wimbledon that pops into Hand and Racqet. The pub itself needs no face lift, however, Nick, Lee and the staff have always made it a lovely spot. Led by Nick, and Lee, very courteous and respectful staff... Very engaging and welcoming pub and I would thoroughly welcome anyone to pop in for a tipple :) There is also a weekly darts tournament on a Monday, organised by Lee. Only £3 entry. No hassle, nor pressure. Great fun and good prize to the winner. Another top notch reason to visit. In summary, great fun, great people, and most importantly , great pub.

Amazing. We went out for dinner, heard music from the Hand and Racquet and decided to look at their menu. We could see that it had such a good atmosphere we wanted to go in and didn't really care about the menu in the night. It was brilliant. The singer was an entertainer as well, I'd definitely recommend going when Matt Sutton is listing. The bar staff were friendly and smiley so welcoming. The food was great - we had burgers. A wonderful experience thank you all.

Lovely pub with not bad prices. Always visit here when staying in Wimbledon, always a great atmosphere with friendly efficient staff. Can't wait for our next vist.

Called in to have a meal, food was delicious and good service, would highly recommend Phil and Sylv

Visited early New Year’s Day whilst staff were removing festive decorations/no problems at all with midday staff. A few hours later a couple of new staff took issues with me and guests over the fact they couldn’t serve cocktails even though all menus stated they could. Instead of removing menus they were rude and very cold and rude to me and guests about not being able to serve cocktails because they were not trained. I asked how is this possible if they had all the menus still displayed on all the tables and a full rack of spirits and mixers on full display behind the bar. Instead of apologising they were very rude and hostile like I and my group were not paying guests and we were a problem to them and their shift. Disgusting attitude to guests and an absolute embarrassment to a venue we have visited for more than a decade. Hope the senior management dismiss the the staff and address the issue as we have always enjoyed visiting this venue , but felt absolutely disgusted with the attitude and treatment on this visit from the staff on duty !!!! Will not be visiting again with the same staff on duty period -absolutely nil customer service acumen.

Came here on a Tuesday evening hoping for a decent beer after I had visited Wimbledon and was let down by 2 other pubs close by. One had an after work staff member shouting the odds and talking like she was a gangster and the second pub was showing the football but was not so bad. Left there and ended up in this pub, had a friendly greeting from James behind the bar and marta who was also a staff member. Plenty of choice of beers, ended up with the clwb tropica which is my favourite beer. At £6.10 it may sound expensive but it was good value for a craft beer considering I had paid £6 for a pint at each of the previous pubs and they were general standard beers. I have paid a lot more in central London. Beer Is kept very good, fresh taste, no complaints. Food menu looks great, will definitely come back and try some food. The music is a good selection and not so loud you can't hear your mate when chatting on a night out. My gf is disabled and they have a disabled toilet and also the entry to the pub is flat, ground level with no steps. Inside the disabled toilet is everything you would need at wheelchair height and also a sanitary bin which a lot of places do not have. Looking forward to coming back here soon. Keep up the good work :)

Terrible management - avoid. Beers were completely flat. When I went to get it replaced, the manager tried to tell me there was nothing wrong with it. Then I ordered food but they forgot to mention the kitchen was closed (couldn't get the food). When asking for a refund, they did not know how to do it and I had to wait 15 minutes at the bar whilst they figured it out. At the end, they couldn't figure it out and gave me cash. Should have given me the rest of the drinks as an apology gesture. Will not be returning.

Fantastic pub in a busy area but with a welcoming locals feel. Great selection of drinks, well kept beers and good food. Most notably the service is superb - the staff are very friendly and extremely quick and efficient, always look forward to popping in with friends or for a quick drink after work

So I booked a table about an hour and a half before attending just to make sure that we would have a table, as I was with my family and young daughter. We turned up and a disinterested member of staff told us that he wouldn’t have had the booking as it was made not long ago… even though it’s online? Anyway we are told that we could grab a table if we could find one. (Gee thanks)That immediately made us feel unwelcome and annoyed as we had had a booking accepted online. Anyway we got a table, and ordered our meal from the menu. To be told that a lot of what we wanted wasn’t available. We persevered and actually had a very tasty dinner. The pie was delicious, and so was the chicken burger. The pub itself had a cosy ambience, but it was just such a shame that we had the initial disinterested brush off. And that so much of what we ordered wasn’t available. Maybe it was a off day, but we left feeling a bit disappointed.

Wonderful catch up with friends to celebrate Christmas. Really great pub, staff were fantastic, lovely personal service and food was superb.

The pub was amazing with great service from the staff they were also very freindly towards us. Food good

There was a lovely war and friendly atmosphere. All the staff where friendly and dealt with our request and needs quickly and Efficiently. The food was divine and wait times were not bad at all, we were a bit weary with it being a green king. But they went above and beyond and we would go as far to say it is one of the best overall pubs in Wimbledon.

Lovely friendly service and great sandwiches. Not far from a car park. Ideal for a break from Christmas shopping

Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere was good. Very impressed with how the staff made the effort with an elderly gentleman who was on his own.

What a fantastic little pub! Food is nice the atmosphere is a warm friendly one. Joanne and the others are great bar staff and extremely helpful! I’ve seen her looking after the elderly locals! If your in Wimbledon shopping this is certainly a stop by for a drink!

Very good service,nice friendly 10/10 would 100% recommed. Bartender Joanne was really welcoming and friendly felt like I was at home!

As soon as you walk in you are stunned by how beautiful it looks with all the Christmas decorations! The food and drinks are very reasonably priced considering you are in Wimbledon. It still has a very pub feel without feeling outdated. Would be a great meeting place for any occasion. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable… Well done Elaine and team, you will definitely be seeing me again! X

Great pub! Georgia and Elaine are superb hosts, are very friendly and attentive! Will definitely visit again.

We came on a Thursday and Elaine was an outstanding representative of the company. All staff members are friendly and helpful. Would always recommend to friends and family to visit this venue when coming to Wimbledon

The pub is cosy and the staff all provide exceptional and friendly customer service always. The place is run by an organised manager, Marta who ensures your beverage needs are met in a timely manner and with a smile. In addition the place, staff and clientele are down to earth and the atmosphere is friendly.Marta runs a tight ship (efficient and serve with a smile.Food is excellent and arrives with no delays and specific needs are good. Brunch is very good value though interestingly few people take it up.

I have been a regular in wimbledon for 15 years. Have only recently started coming back to this pub. Great team.. Very welcoming and atmosphere in the evenings is always lively. Land lady and team are fantastic

Great space, good prices. Staff were excellent. Thank you Veronica and Seeb. My favourite is the neck oil

Fantastic team fantastic food and great drink selection. Was welcomed very well and served extremely efficiently Will be back again!

Our visit was great! We have been served by charming Marta and she made us feel welcome. The food was delicious. Thank you!

Visited for lunch in August. Staff were very friendly and had a really nice lunch. Would recommend this pub.

We just popped in for a quick drink whilst waiting for a train. Really made to feel welcome by all the staff. Although only there a short time we were so impressed by the friendliness that I just had to write a review. Had things been different we would have spent the evening there. Wish it was my local.

Para ser honesto, elegí este lugar porque tenía un 20% en toda la comida y bebida en cualquier Greene King a través de mi membresía de AA. Tres de nosotros decidimos ir a comer el domingo. Chico, nos quedamos impresionados.En primer lugar, nos llevaron de manera segura a nuestra mesa grande que estaba fuera del camino, todo el personal con máscaras y nos obligaron a usar la nuestra si nos movíamos. Pedí una botella de burbujas de inmediato. Dos de nosotros pedimos asados los domingos (un pollo y una verdura Wellington), la tercera persona tenía el pastel de pollo y champiñones y dijo que era el mejor que había probado en su vida.En serio, nos sorprendió gratamente lo sabrosa que era la comida. El personal continuó recargando nuestras bebidas y nos quedamos más de dos horas, quizás tres al final. Ese más el personal recordó nuestro descuento al final, lo que hizo que todo fuera extremadamente excelente.No puedo esperar a volver aquí.

Ordered and did not realise it was Nachos for sharing. After a bite my son left his chips and I had to fight him off my nachos. Freshly cooked, crispy and melt in the mouth. Otherwise the rest of family enjoyed the menu.

Después de una maratón de compras, necesitaba algo mojado y un bocadillo rápido y sabroso antes de salir. Patatas fritas muy sabrosas, gruesas y triples. Justo lo que necesitaba para recargar mis baterías. Estoy de visita desde Sudáfrica, y este pub inglés por excelencia estaba bien ubicado en la calle principal para una parada rápida. Hay algo tan reconfortante en un pub inglés.

Not much to keep me here really. Average range of beer. Loud clientele. Alexandra next door is better.

Had the best service ever from Leah, ngl she needs a raise!! What a gem! She brings everything to the table, brains and beauty, what a gem!

Me sirvieron una cerveza chata, le dije a la camarera que estaba chata, así que la sirvió en un segundo vaso, la completó y nos la devolvió. Cuando le pregunté si estaba bien y dijimos que todavía está plano. Ella pidió perdón y se alejó, dejándonos con la bebida plana. Nos paramos en el bar, ella pudo ver que no estaba borracho y no hizo nada. No me molestaré en volver.nosotros.

Very nice and cozy pub, very friendly staff and atmosphere, quick and quality service great food. Strongly recomend for brunch, lunch family parties or any occasion!!!

Apareció para un asado antes de un partido de Chelsea.El servicio era bueno, tanto para las bebidas como para la comida, aunque para ser justos, no estaba exactamente lleno.Cuatro opciones de asado, incluido uno vegetariano.La porción era razonable, especialmente porque el costo era bastante barato. Veg era un poco blanda. Tenía suficiente salsa y carne. La comida era buena y caliente.No está mal.

He estado aquí varias veces para tomar una copa y siempre lo suficientemente agradable, pero he tendido a ir un domingo, así que siempre he podido conseguir una mesa. He comido aquí dos veces y la comida es muy normal. Tenía un almuerzo de domingo. No podía criticar el tamaño de la porción o la velocidad del servicio, pero no estaba demasiado impresionado con la calidad. Tuve la carne. Esto fue muy difícil y algunas partes imposibles de masticar. Las verduras eran sosas. Vine aquí recientemente y tenía la lasaña que supuestamente era especial. Nuevamente, muy promedio y teniendo en cuenta que el precio no valió la pena. La parte superior estaba ligeramente quemada y el medio no estaba muy caliente. Tibio. Las patatas fritas estaban bien y de nuevo suficiente tamaño de porción. Mi amigo tenía las alitas de pollo del menú de inicio. Estos estuvieron bien.

Típico pub inglés en la concurrida calle principal. El personal es muy amable y cordial, y usted espera que el servicio sea bueno, y es bueno, aunque es el tipo de lugar que paga en el bar antes de que le sirvan su comida y bebida. Sabor y textura de hamburguesa muy bueno (no es el tipo de comida rápida regular). El único inconveniente fue el tamaño de la porción (una hamburguesa decepcionantemente pequeña y una porción de papas fritas servidas en una pequeña bandeja rectangular para sándwich) hizo que el costo de 20 parezca aún más caro.

Went there for staff drinks after work. The 241 cocktails were just what we needed after a busy week! Great service also!

Horrible. Muy ruidoso, cada mesa cubierta de bebidas y vasos vacíos, maleducado, aseos sucios. Cuando nos quejamos de la mesa sucia, el gerente dijo que lo sentía, pero están ocupados. Ella no sonaba lamentable, más bien como si fuéramos un inconveniente. Es una pena ya que la ubicación es buena y solía ser un pub agradable hace un par de años cuando comíamos allí a menudo. No hace falta decir que no volveremos.

Nice place to drink or eat. I used to not like this place but I got swayed by the food. White bait, bbq platter was the way to my heart. Personable non robotic staff hell aswell. A bit pricey which stops me visiting as much as I would want but still good.

Visited Friday evening and the bar was lively, good atmosphere, and the staff welcoming and efficient. The food wasn’t bad but just poor value. Over 6 of us ate there and all agreed that the burgers in particular were overpriced for for what was average standard food. The accompaniments were what looked and tasted like oven fries, and that was it for £12. Won’t eat there again. And the IPA was flat!

Fuimos como cuatro para disfrutar del almuerzo libre de estrés del día de Navidad. Una buena selección de entrantes, platos principales y postres, y cada uno de nosotros tenía algo diferente de los demás para cada plato.

Éramos una mesa de 10 y nos complació mucho encontrar que teníamos un área privada para nuestra mesa, una sorpresa encantadora y lo hizo mucho más especial. La comida era excelente en su mayor parte, porciones generosas y pescado / carne de buena calidad. Desafortunadamente, los postres fueron desilusionados un poco por uno de los platos: el 'helado helado de toffee pegajoso' no estuvo a la altura de su descripción ya que en realidad era un pastel de carne picada en un plato con helado y salsa de toffee.

Vine aquí con un amigo que es vegetariano. Llamamos con anticipación para verificar si tenían asados ​​vegetarianos y también salsa de verduras, que describían una ensalada de verduras con todos los adornos habituales y salsa de verduras.

Pedimos bebidas como almorzando. Pollo ciabatta era muy pobre. Pollo luke caliente y tan duro que era incomible. Logró obtener un reembolso, pero el servicio y la falta de interés era inexcusable. Dio la impresión de que no teníamos importancia y que no les importaba. No volverá .

Positivo - ¡Realmente ofrecen opciones para vegetarianos! Tenía una hamburguesa de falafel que estaba bien, pero nada especial. Hacía mucho frío por dentro, así que no pudimos quitarnos las chaquetas. El servicio era amable y relativamente rápido también. ¡Los comedores de carne también disfrutaron sus hamburguesas y las bombas de coliflor estaban deliciosas!

Catch up and late lunch with a friend. Great place, close to the station. Able to order some food quite late in the afternoon. General pub style food menu, nice selection. Reasonable prices too. Great drink specials.

Was in Wimbledon for a few hours and decided to go grab a beer or two somewhere.

Great food and beer and a nice looking pub. No beer garden and a little on the expensive side but good otherwise

Experienced the Hand & Racquet as part of a large group on a pub crawl thru Wimbledon, culminating in an Indian at the end of the evening. Others sampled included, Crooked Billet, Dog & Fox, Hand in hand, Rose & Crown and Prince of Wales. Overall not a bad experience. No complaints and the staff were polite.

One of the better GK pubs I've been to in recent times. Great atmosphere and the bar snack (beer food) selection is as good as anywhere you'll find - those Spicy halloumi bites in particular!

He visitado este pub unas cuantas veces con amigos. Son muy complaciente para los bebés que vienen demasiado y están más que dispuestos a proporcionar agua caliente para las botellas y sillas altas.

Un domingo mi hermana y yo fuimos a Wimbledon y decidimos entrar para algunos el almuerzo de domingo.

The atmosphere of the place was good, service timely, food was better than equivalent places we have been to, and whilst costing more than you might expect to pay, was overall worth it, as there were no disappointments

The food might be slightly pricey for what it is but this is a really pleasant pub, and unsurprisingly popular given it's relaxed atmosphere and comfortable set up.

Been here a few times over the years came here on Saturday busy pub London prices, got served quickly and managed to find a few seats overall it was nice, music through speakers.

My friends and I had booked dinner for the January first, 9 people in total. Really nice ambiance inside, excellent food, good beers, Leighton and Chris were friendly and really attentive to the client’s requests.

We had booked lunch for a family of five. It was our first time going out to eat on Christmas Day. The food was delicious & cooked perfectly. With plenty of options (preordered) for every taste.The service exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere...

We came here for lunch with our 9 month old baby, there were plenty of high chairs, however they didn't seem to have the correct fittings on, the staff went out of their way to get us towels and extra fittings to make sure our...

Celebrated my Daughter's birthday with her here. Food was nice. Atmosphere was good and staff were attentive. May give it another go if we are in the area again

I went for a lunch on Saturday and we had the prime steak burger, which comes with chips. It was absolutely delicious and I would thoroughly recommend it.

Had a lunch with a couple of friends on are lunch break today and the food was quite nice but...

Visited with a lunch party of 15 which was accommodated comfortably. Really nice ambiance inside, feels smarter than the Alexandra...

Un salto en el cine para el almuerzo antes de. El personal era muy amable y acogedor. La comida era deliciosa y a buen precio. Un montón de opciones. Sin duda recomiendo este pub.

We come here for lunch when we have a special work occasion and the food has always been excellent and good value. I particularly like the scotch eggs with a side of chips.

My husband and I were just passing this place today in Wimbledon (opposite Elys) and popped in for a couple of cocktails. Imagine our delight when we found out it was happy hour between 4pm and 6pm. Two cocktails for £6.95 and very nice they were too. We had to sample several to make sure they were all equally as tasty. Very friendly and professional bar staff. We will definitely be coming back here.

This pub is such a nice place to be, especially on the last Thursday of the month when they have live music. The food is very nice too, I would recommend the Mac & cheese with pulled pork.

Ever since it opened, I've loved the vibe of this place.Chilled. For a real ale bar that are normally sleepy and full of old men (me) - this is a happening place. The staff usually know their products, lots of rare ales on sale and there are lots of places to sit (or you can be a bar fly like me).Straight out the station, turn right. This is a must for your first watering hole in Wimbledon.

Love this place - it has a great atmosphere with friendly & efficient staff . Tasty burgers and creamy Mac n Cheese - yummy !!

Went here Sunday lunchtime with the family. It is a lovely place with a homely atmosphere. The staff were gerat and the food tasty, with a good selection. Would highly recommend.

We have visited twice now for the Sunday carvery, and highly recommend it. The meat is well cooked and good quality. The veg is fresh with great roast potatoes. Friendly staff and great beer!

I have lunch here every few weeks. The food is generally good, sometimes very good. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere is pleasant. Unfortunately just as I get used to a new menu, it's changed ... still, there are a number of standard pubby items (e.g. sausage and mash, steak) that seem constant. Music can be a bit intrusive, but staff usually respond to a request to turn it down. Worth looking in if you're in Wimbledon.

We went in here again, as we liked it last time. The staff are lovely, the chips are devine and the drinks reasonably priced - even the cocktails. The atmosphere is very nice, not a pub, not a restaurant, sort of in between. My only complaint was the awful background music they played, nothing recognisable and just a bit too loud so it makes having a conversation in a busy bar very difficult. However we will return sometime.

Went there Chtistmas Eve and the atmosphere and food was okay. My wife had Scampi and chips and I had fish and chips and I have had better food.

A group of us tried the hand and racquet for a Sunday roast! We went later in the day so they ran out of pork portions unfortunately. The general meal was ok, I wouldn't say the best I've had. The Yorkshire pudding was completely flat! Also the beef was very fatty. As I said it was ok but I probably wouldn't come back for a roast. Even more so I had to go find a waiter of waiting to get our own menus and ask what the Sunday roast specials were

nice ciabatta sandwich with a side salad' most unusual tiny red peppers in it. I had never seen them before

Whenever people come over on a Sunday for a roast, this is where I take them! They also have a great bar and awesome bar staff. Had a really good rum recommendation from one of the guys behind the bar. The bonus is it's just across the road from the Department store so it's the perfect place for post shopping refuelling!

4 of us went in for a drink and something to eat at about 8.55 pm after seeing a film. We had passed two other bars that were full but this bar was about half full with several free tablesWe sat at a table looked at the menus while one of us bought a bottle of wine at the bar. Having poured our 4 glasses one of the staff came up and said if we were hoping for food the kitchen had now closed. It was not yet 9pm. We said the reason we had come in to eat but she was apologetic but repeated the kitchen was closed. So we had to quickly down the rather expensive bottle of wine we had bought and go elsewhere. Very disappointing

Plenty of cosy corners to chat to friends, while enjoying a drink and some food. Clean and welcoming.

Good location and spacious and a good place to have a drink.The service is often a little slow, but good wine and beer prices and often specials to ease the strain on the pocket.On the few occasions I've eaten there, the food lacks imagination with lots of deep fried stuff that is very oily. The menu could benefit from some fresh, innovative salads and maybe a good pate!

This lovely place is great for a couple of afternoon cool ones to wind down especially between 4 - 7 as they run a happy hour. The pub is tastefully decorated and very welcoming. Beers on tap are well kept with friendly staff it truly is an excellent place to visit. Now they do have a menu but I'm sorry I didn't try it out!

We always go to this pub when in Wimbledon. The staff are very friendly and the service is great. the food is always fresh, hot and delicious. lovely pub

My friend and I stopped here on the walk up to Wimbledon for a quick refreshment. We really liked the vibe and atmosphere, staff were friendly and helpful, we commented that we could do with somewhere like this back home! Drinks were generally typical of London prices and did the job.

We were looking for a pub, but found this friendly bar. Its a little different, not a cafe, not a bar, not a pub, but verging on a restaurant. We found the staff very friendly, and it was happy hour so good deals. We snacked on some french fries. All in all, a lovely venue, great prices and we WILL come here again.

Came with some work colleagues on a Friday night - reserved a table in advance. Good atmosphere, clean surroundings, bogof cocktails and the best bit - the food. Wanted a fish finger sandwich but that finished at 5pm, the barman suggested an alternative of sharing fish platter, as I don't like whitebait they substituted extra scampi and we also had the coleslaw - all delicious and plenty for two. Will return

This is generally a relaxed pub with decent beers near Wimbledon town centre. It's smaller thank similar nearby places and tends to be a bit quieter - which is a bonus. The staff are nice and friendly, but the deputy manageress was so unpleasant to us - for no reason whatsoever - that we have resolved not to use this place to meet in future. When we mentioned it to the barman on duty, he sighed and told us that many people had complained about her disagreeable attitude to normal, decent customers. Shame, but there you go

Popped in looking for a quick lunch near the train station and we were pleasantly surprised. The decor is crisp and a skylight warms up the space. Bar staff and servers were friendly, got a smile with our greetings. Good selection of draft beers and reasonably priced wines by the glass, especially for London. Had the chicken-fried chicken and it was crisp, nicely seasoned and not at all greasy. The accompanying coleslaw was delicious with just the right balance of creaminess and acidity. The rosemary salted fries were oustanding!

I have been to the Hand and Racquet quite a few times and have always enjoyed it. The décor is inviting and homely. The pleasant, relaxed atmosphere is complimented by the helpful and friendly staff. There is a good selection of beers, spirits, cocktails and wine as well as teas and coffees, while the menu offers a variety of dishes and specials.

I suggested this pub as a meeting place as it was almost next to the station and I was pleased I did. As has been said by others, it has obviously had a recent facelift and looks very smart and modern inside but still with the feel of a "pub with food" rather than a "restaurant with beer". One guide had mentioned a large number of TV screens around the single room but they were cunningly disguised as pictures and adverts until required for sports events! We ordered beers and coffees and sat at a high table by the window in this old Boots shops (which has also been a Hogshead pub before now) and planned our afternoon. The rugby would be shown later but as we were moving on it would not affect us but it looked as though the place would get very busy then (many tables being reserved). Large coffees were fine and not too expensive (there are so many coffee shops around these days that pubs have to compete at a fair price). It's a Greene King pub with a couple of their beers on draught and two guest ales from the local Wimbledon Brewery - so not bad overall (our beers were fine - taste and temperature-wise). We would use this pub again for drinks but I can't comment on the food side of things. Very handy for trains; taxis and buses and the shops.