The Pig and Whistle in Richmond upon Thames

This is not the Pig and Whistle of 30 years ago. This is a proper plush and busy pub with loads of happy helpful staff. You can stand at the bar, eat a meal, watch the sport or find a cosy corner - the choice is yours. Busy busy but lots of space inside and outdoors. Toilets are good too!

This is my favourite local pub. I can come here alone and feel safe and welcome. The wine list is very good. They always play the big games of any sport. It’s a really friendly, welcoming suburban pub. The food is dreadful. Consistently and utterly dreadful. The pasta isn’t salted. The meat is tasteless. The chips are fried in old oil. The steak sandwich isn’t worth ordering. Although the sweet potato fries are reliable. But I love the place anyway.

Came in with my mate beer and sausage and mash and was nice beer and food. Shall repeat when in area again.

The bar staff are pleasant and the pub restaurant is set out well and feels welcoming. It was not busy. I had the sea bass risotto. I should have known better. It was supposed to be served "on a bed of creamy risotto, mussels and clams". It came with some cut up prawns instead. No mussels, no clams. When I enquired that the menu description was different from what was in front of me, I was told by the server that it was only supposed to be a "garnish of mussels and clams". Ok I said, but there was no garnish/decoration of mussels or clams either. The sea bass was dry and overcooked. When the bill came, I was then asked if everything was ok by the same server. I lost the will and paid the bill in full and left. I won't be back.

Sunday roasts are good. Generous portions. Dog friendly. The rhubarb crumble is delicious.

Good for drinks and a pub vibe but the food is mediocre

Very friendly, great service nice interior.

Very friendly bar staff particularly the manager! Tasty food and good selection of beers!!!

Food really not good Steak was unedible very rubbery Bangers and mash far too smush onion and gravy - all you can taste is onion it’s really not great. My husband has tried the bangers and mash a couple of times but every time the mash is not edible as it’s all gravy and onion not much mash. Chicken wings ok Service not great - we called to book a table as we were going to 8 people they manger said they don’t take bookings fair enough but when our friends arrived all tables were reserved (thought you said no bookings allowed so why are all reserved signs on tables when we arrived) Asked the manager she said it’s for locals we are locals we live on Sheen Lane that’s as local as it gets Manager was not very helpful and couldn’t help us just kept saying sorry she hasn’t got any tables for us - so unhelpful after we called to reserve but said we cannot reserve all our friend travelled to come have dinner with us and we now look like unorganised idiots. Not going back here for steak, bangers or service it’s terrible

A very nice pub, with excellent pub food, and great service.

A lovely, friendly pub. With a good menu!

I usually like coming into this pub, but not today. I waited for quite a bit and the girl behind the bar did not acknowledge me at all. Another staff was busy making coffee. After waiting the girl disappeared without serving me. In the meantime a man came into the pub after me and he was served before me from a staff that appeared out of nowhere. He didn’t ask who was first and did even notice me. Surely he should have asked who was first (don’t get me started on the guy that got served first). Obviously I was completely invisible - I walked out! I’ll not be spending my money in that pub again! Go to the Hare and Hound instead. Staff a lot nicer!

We went on a Thursday night for the pub quiz. Very good

Food and service were both great!

Great pub. Recommend the Thai curry and the ribs. Enjoyed our meal and the service we received.

Delicious food and friendly service👍

What a great pub with a laid back attitude, warm and comfortable. Suitable for all groups or just a quick drink on your own. Very friendly staff and good beers with ales on the hand pump and excellent lagers. Food looks great but we weren't eating on this occasion. Highly recommended. Still absolutely five star. Always a warm welcome for all ages with food and great drinks.

This is a review of the Pig and Whistle as a hotel; we booked for Thursday last week and had a really comfortable stay. Gorgeous room; small but fully equipped and the bed was gloriously comfortable (my most important room feature!). Tea & coffee making facilities; excellent shower and although the window faced into the main road, it was perfectly quiet at night. There was a fan which was most welcome as it was a warm July London night. Parking was free & secure in the pub’s own locked-at-night car park. Staff were efficient and friendly and we briefly met Jeremy the owner on our departure in the morning. We will happily stay again. Sheen is a great little suburb; right next to Richmond and Kew and easy into central London too. We walked in under 10 mins to Richmond Park, which was glorious. We didn’t try the food but the pub was popular and packed all evening.

Great atmosphere and enjoyed the garden.

Great pub with decent food and a lovely beer garden. Lovely place to spend a Saturday afternoon

Popped in for just one drink each on a hot Tuesday afternoon. Nice spacious pub.

I met two friends here and loved it. A big garden at the back with shelter in case it rains, and it did!

Fantastic 2 night stay. Great welcome and service throughout our stay. The hosts couldn’t do enough. Room lovely - everything we needed and spotless. Food great. Would definitely recommend

Amazing stay with super friendly staff. Spacious nice cozy rooms and great service. A must visit

Loveliest pub in the area with the nicest staff, great food and best prices too. Spotlessly clean as well. Brilliant quiz on Thursday nights.

Just a one night stay but all very good, car parking is a huge help, they were so friendly when we arrived, the hall way, our room, all look newly decorated, all very smart clean and new. A little gem, will be back !

Very friendly pub, dog friendly, decent TV screens showing the sport (at least two tuners). Nice outdoor area, some covered. Decent food.

Good food, friendly staff and cozy premises.

Bar ambience as soon as you walk in is so friendly and welcoming Bar food was delicious Staff can’t do enough for you and are really lovely The rooms are superb, lots of attention to detail and lots of little extras. Bed extremely comfortable and bathroom fabulous with large walk in shower Will definitely be returning Highly recommend as a place to drink and eat, if you are looking for somewhere to stay in this area, look no further, book the Pig and Whistle, you won’t be disappointed

No vegan or vegetarian alternative for Sunday lunch. Just bland vegetables and the spuds were not roasted

Great pub, friendly staff and the food looks and smells delicious. Will update more when I've tasted the snacks.

Came for drinks before La Plata. Had a couple in here, and it was lovely. Group of lads after playing football to a guy with a beautiful dog to families, such as mine. Just a nice atmosphere. Looked very clean.

Nice pub with delicious food and friendly service! The atmosphere is nice, there are a few big TVs where you can watch football and rugby and there is a garden as well. It was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon, but the service was pretty fast! I was surprised by the size of the portions as they were big. The chicken burger was delicious, the meat was juicy, and there were plenty of fries. Sausages and mash were very well seasoned and just mouth-watering. I would definitely recommend this place!

Like this pub go early for food🙄

Nice locals pub . Good Fosters.

Friendly and personal service and great for sports!!!

Friendly staff, cold beer, good football pub

While I was on a business trip to Mortlake I popped into this bar, bar staff very helpful Nd friendly very nice decor nice atmosphere, there is a beer garden but due to the weather I didn't use ,good pint at a reasonable price, I would recommend a visit if you're in the area.

Always a great atmosphere and the Sunday roast is plentiful and delicious.

Good spot in SW14 to watch sports and have a couple of Guinness

I went to the pub quiz last Thursday (13/10) with my two friends who were visiting London, and we used to go to the quiz on a regular basis before lockdown. We ordered food and it was really well prepared and all three of us were very happy with our meals. My steak was cooked just as I like it. The bar staff could not have been nicer, they were very helpful and courteous, and cleaned the table before we sat down. They were prompt in clearing away afterwards as well. I have read the previous postings, but I found the staff were all very nice, including the manager. The quiz is very well done, the quizemaster makes it entertaining, and it always has a good atmosphere.

I went to this establishment last week for a wake and was treated appallingly by the owner and his female sidekick. Avoid this place at all costs (which are extremely expensive!).

A quiet small gathering.......grieving.....mourning..... what did we receive.....it was not hospitality....it was assault. A rogue employee......started off nice then spent the whole time hassling us...until he was volatile.....aggressive...demanding. Traumatising. When we were supposed to be relaxed we were tormented by this man.....a woman who we assume was his wife and 2 rugby type barmen. Nightmare Still trying to process it all.

Big pub with sport on several screens dotted about the place, plus an outside with booths and more TV. If you don't want sport don't go here. Food and drinks are all good well priced and efficiently served, nice feel to the place staff are friendly and locals not too scary. We've been a couple of times and not been disappointed. Quiz night on Thus is popular.

Went here for a family lunch. Food was fine but service poor. It was a good 30 minutes before anyone came to take our order and another 30 minutes after we'd finished eating before anyone appeared to clear our dirty plates and offer us pud.

Friendly staff. Decent beer too.

Great garden with mock sheds to sit in lovely atmosphere. Great for taking the family even the pooch can buy a treat at the bar.

Nice pub with a nice outdoor space. Overall service was good, although the barman struggled with my order (he didn't know what Archers was, neither Bitter Lemon). That said my party ordered food which didn't take long to arrive and was really tasty. Apart from the barman struggling with my drinks order, the only other minor gripe was the TV in the main bar, which was very loud, thus making conversation difficult at times. On balance I'd return to this pub, but will endeavour to find a quiet corner to enjoy a drink and chat.

Hadn't eaten here since they introduced the fancy new menu. Old pub favourites (ham, egg and chips, anyone? Colcannon with your sausages?) have gone, and the prices are well up. I wouldn't mind the prices going up if the food were enticing, but frankly it wasn't. The staff were unengaged, and didn't check back after delivering the meal, nor were condiments offered. Won't be going back in a hurry.

Relaxing and very good food. My Thai curry was very generous and the fish and chips just perfect

Best staff and food in the region

Absolutely amazing food! I had the Thai red curry and my mom had the fish (cod) and chips. We were both very pleased with our meals, and the prices were reasonable. Lovely staff.

Being from this area I have known of this pub for over 16 years, what it was like and what it was known for under different management. The competition between pubs to be modern, have a friendly atmosphere and serve top mark food at a price that doesn't make you want to move is fierce. When I first moved here it was clear The Pig and Whistle couldn't have cared less about this. HOWEVER... under new management over the recent years I'd say its up there with some of the best. It may not be on the river like many pubs around here but it does have professional and friendly staff, GREAT affordable food and music you sometimes have to 'Shazam.'

A very pleasant and comfortable pub, friendly and efficient staff. 4 Real Ales on very nice if in area worth a visit.

A very good pub to go to My first time in there since 2018 Where i was wrongly accused of taken the door off

Fantastic place.. staffs are all friendly. 🥰🥰🥰

Good spacious pub, I like the wooden huts in the garden

Food was very nice and enjoyable as well as the staff being friendly and helpful

Lovely local pub with a garden in the back. Had lunch there last week and the food was outstanding. Best food in Sheen from my recent experience.

Just had a meal with family also went the extra mile when they ran out of takeaway container for our banoffee pie, the boss went out & personally to bought some.

Genuinely lovely atmosphere Staff very friendly Prices affordable... Awesome experience

The staff are excellent and attentive. The ambience is good. The two things that let the Sunday roasts down was that they were all served warm (not piping hot), and with totally tasteless gravy.

Haven't been in here for years, but it's been completely transformed since last time. Absolutely lovely pub although I haven't tried the food.

Nice family pub. Big meals, usual beers, sport on TVs.

Best place in sheen to watch football. Young amazing staff who are always up for a laugh and great seating and TVs. Family friendly and well priced

I was so looking forward to having a drink and some down time at this pub but the manager totally ruined it she was constantly on all her customers case by removing glasses that hadnt been finished with and constantly being very over the top moving swiftly around the pub making her presence known. The bar staff were constantly kept on their toes and we were made to feel very uncomfortable not only for ourselves but for the poor bar staff. It was like the manager wanted the custom but not the mess that went with it. Not the same atmosphere like it used to be and the cost of the food is absolutely crazy! I will not be returning which is a shame as the bar staff that have been there for many years are absolutely lovely and hard working they dont need to be pushed by a manager with OCD

Really nice pub. Friendly staff. Good food. Nice atmosphere. Would recommend.

A pub that delivers good beer and food. Excellent burger, very very good. Well done! Lots of new dishes on the menu, looks good.

Cosy place! Very polite staff! Very good food, specially 😋 the salmon salad!

The new chef & menu is great. Just been for Sunday lunch and was very impressed. Generous portions, well cooked and friendly efficient service. Will definitely be back

Good food and a jovial, welcoming atmosphere.

Excellent. Great staff. Friendly landlord. Good selection of well kept beers. Reports say that the food is also good.

Had a great lunch here today, the food was cooked fresh and was very nice. So many of the pubs in the area have gone for fancy menus and it is nice to find a retreat away to just good honest food, well cooked and...

Friendly, good service, non pretentious, well priced. Top 10

Expensive pints, nice beer garden

Very nice garden area, friendly staff and good food. Really good chill out place

We both had a Sunday roast dinner. The food was obviously microwaved and very poor quality. Televisions on in the lounge. Save your money and go somewhere a little bit better than this. No atmosphere or ambience whatsoever.

I live in East Sheen and recently had a friend visiting from abroad. Since this pub is up the street from me we decided to go in. The older blond and short haired lady behind the bar served my friend a beer and insisted I had to have something in order to be in the pub, which has literally never happened to me before. I don't drink because I have MS and had just had some tea so I wasn't ready for more liquid. She was very pushy and eventually served me a soda water, charging me a pound for it. If and when I ever get a water at a pub I've never been charged before, and much less demanded I buy one. She also made it very clear that if we brought anything into the pub we couldn't consume it, and we explained that we weren't planning on doing so but we had just come in from walking the street and had a bag with us with a pastry for after dinner inside. While out on the terrace, she came out and looked around to make sure we weren't consuming it. The entire situation felt unfriendly. I do have a strong accent so it seems like I'm not from around here, but it felt like we were being singled out because we were deemed as tourists versus locals ( which my friend was, but as I said-- I live here!) My friend wanted a beer and we would have probably stayed for a few rounds, but I made us leave after she finished the one she ordered so we could go to another pub down the street and give them our business instead. We eventually bought food from the pub and had a friend meet us there, who also bought drinks and food. Not only did they lose business because of their bar staff's unfriendly demeanor, but I will never go back nor would I recommend the pub to anyone that comes to visit. Why would we? I would rather walk the 15 minutes into Richmond and go to the bars down there, which were friendly and welcoming from the get go.

Great pub and staff. Spacious garden with a good range of drinks

Nice pub well kept nice smoking and drinking area in the rear

Have always loved the Pig. Friendly staff and great Sunday roast. Proper good local boozer.

Amazing food, highly recommended. Good atmosphere.

Whether you visit during a football match, for a Sunday roast or to grab a pint with friends, the P&W is a perfect choice. Friendly staff, nice food options done well, lovely indoor and outdoor (with TV's) seating large enough to spread out. Very clean as well!

Excellent service and food at great prices, highly recommended.

I called up to book a table for the football, it was a busy time and it was requested I call back the following day at 12.......not a problem. The call was made and the person who spoke to me (I say spoke to me...

Great food and service. Liked the decking area out the back

Amazing friendly location, situated in an amazing part of London, atmosphere amazing, staff exemplary. Food, out of this world, bit pricy as I was in a group of 10, but when food arrived it was well presented and stylish, portions where massive. Had to force...

The blonde short hair lady who works there was extremely rude with no charm. Every time she left the table to go to the bar she commented and imitated what we had asked. Unfortunately the staff are learning from her behaviour. The food was basic, all in all most unpleasant atmospher which would keep customers away.

Absolutely lovely pub brought back loads of memories will definitely come back

Friendly and down to earth local pub.

Staff really friendly and chilled Drinks nicely.priced Outdoor space fab However.... There was a lasagna that's stuck to the wall and when I put my key on it it was very crispy Therefore I rate this pub 10/10

The only footie pub central to East Sheen. TVs are a bit outdated but big enough to be watchable. Three inside and one on the decking outside too. They used to show both Sky Sports and BT Sport before COVID, cutting back to BT Sport only between lockdowns. Treat the staff right, be courteous to fellow publicans and you'll have no problems in the pub. Good selection of drinks at typical prices, good food menu and a very popular roast dinner on Sundays I believe.

Great outside space and tasty small food menu to choose from. Good range of drinks too. Debs is a great hostess too

Attentive friendly staff and a nice atmosphere

Lovely & friendly! No screaming kids in sight! 🤣👻

Lovely food and real ales. Very dog friendly & great staff.

Amazing food and excellent service!

We booked a table for drinks yesterday. The service was good and I loved the special edition G&T

Took my father in law for lunch yesterday, beautiful meal very polite friendly staff and a gorgeous clean surrounding Will definately be returning Well unfortunately 2nd experience not so great, booked on the 2/8 for today 14/8 had 2 missed calls yesterday no message left rang the pub back 3 times no one knew why I'd received the calls and the manager had left the 1st time I called but on the 2nd call had popped out and would call me back The young man that took my calls could not find the diary so had no idea why I had received the calls It's now 08.02am the following morning and I'm still waiting to see if my booking is still available Seriously bad management and customer service

Good beer, nice crowd, football on TV and lots of bar staff. Proper, solid pub with a nice atmosphere and a good welcome. Wish more pubs in Sheen were like this.