The Sussex Arms in Richmond upon Thames

Great when it's not full of children running around. There's a play area, but kids are let to run around everywhere by their parents, and it's apparently seen as normal. Lovely otherwise, but don't come on a weekend!

Lovely family pub, food is always good, and perfect setting having the playground on the garden for little ones.

Really good and historic pub. Great place

Tall fella with the glasses behind the bar has the softest lips and the toughest grips. Top stuff.

The Sussex Arms is a fantastic spot for a lively night out. The live music was top-notch, adding to the buzzing and welcoming atmosphere. It was busy, but in the best way—plenty of energy without feeling overcrowded. I ordered a burger with pulled pork and chips, and it did not disappoint. The burger was juicy, the pulled pork added a rich, smoky flavor, and the chips were perfectly crispy. A great combo for a proper pub meal! If you're looking for a place with great food, live music, and a friendly crowd, The Sussex Arms is definitely worth a visit.

Incredible service from Ella, she was all smiles and super attentive, we will definitely be combining back for our next Sunday roast :)

It was a lovely lunch in a friendly environment all were welcome kids, pets .. a huge selection of cider and ales. Danielle was very helpful and efficient with providing extra seating and condiments!

Lovely pub, was served by Ella who was wonderful. Food was great, 10/10 pints

Roast was disappointing. Said leg of lamb, but was two rubbish slices. Had to ask for the mint sauce. My friend had pork, and the apple sauce did not even arrive (says on the menu the roasts come with the pairing sauces). We had to sit outside, so food went cold straight away. Heaters weren’t on when we arrived. Coke/pepsi was flat. The time before that, I had pie & mash. But it came with chips instead, which were soggy from the gravy, and the tiniest bit of broccoli which was just like a garnish. Won’t be eating here again

It's a very good time spent relaxing.

Lovely lunch prior to the match at Twickenham. The pub was very busy, but the food was good and so was the beer! 2 of us had the steak pie which was excellent.

Booked lunch Ina busy rugby international day. Had great service and friendly staff. Food was served quickly and good portions

Warm welcome happy bar staff A fine selection of beers and ciders Excellent food Does get busy on rugby days But to me that adds to the atmosphere

Best local. Top people all round.

Best selection of draft I've seen, would love to go on a non match day to enjoy all of them but try a different ale every time I go. Nice big garden and plenty of space to watch the rugby on the TVs. Great on a match day as not as busy as other pubs that are closer to the stadium/station but still good atmosphere and a nice walk to Twickenham through the park.

Customer service fell down completely on a recent trip to the Sussex. My dad ordered our food at the bar - my order being a rare fillet steak as part of their Steak Night promotion. When my meal turned up it was cooked medium. I returned it and said I had ordered rare. What followed was a stand off at our table between staff - who were adamant the order was medium - and my dad - who was adamant he had ordered rare. Staff (both serving and supervision) had no interest or intention of resolving the issue. When we had to specifically ask for a replacement meal to end the ongoing and awkward back and forth, we were told that there were no more fillet steaks left. I was about to order something else, when we were then told that there was one more so a replacement could be made. This was probably cooked to medium rare, but by that point I was too hungry to complain further and there would be nothing to make good on it either. Mistakes happen, miscommunication happens. Customer service should resolve any issues that arise, but sadly there was no interest in doing that.

Great choice of ales and ciders. Wonderful food with good vegetarian choices as well. Great atmosphere with the music coming from a complilation LP. It happened to be from the 1980's on this visit, so brought back many memories.

Arrived at 1.30 on Sunday for a table booked for 8 people. We were told that they ran out of the sharing roasts. Ruined our lunch and gathering, several people in the group decided not to come because of that. Staff were rude when I asked if there was a waiting time for them to prepare a sharing roast or if it was definitely sold out for the day. When you know that there is a large booking coming for lunch, why did you not prepare for that? When we left, we saw two tables inside that had arrived after us, and they had been giving sharing roasts - maybe they were friends of the bar staff? That was not fair. Also, it was extremely noisy outside, with the sports on full volume, with multiple groups complaining. Additionally, there were children running around the eating area screaming. We will not be returning for Sunday lunch again.

Had a lovely time -service was great. Sat by the fire. Cute cat. Would highly recommend

Brilliant pub. Deserves much more than 5 stars. Great character with a huge choice of ales, ciders and lagers. Follow the bear 🐻

Good Sunday lunch Vegan option available Good value and good service Board range of beers and nice Prosecco (bargain at £12.99)

Spoilt for beer choice, lovely and cosey in the front, and a huge beer garden out back with a big teepee awning and patio heaters. This is in many ways the perfect pub.

I tried the Caesar’s Salad for the first time,adding all the extras to it,and I really enjoyed it,& I was very pleased that it was a very filling meal.

Lovely pub with a very good range of drinks & food is excellent. Plenty of bar staff who are all very helpful & friendly. We booked an outside table for 9 of us as we were going onto the rugby at Twickenham. Pub was very busy but the service was still very good.

Our family of 11 had Christmas Day dinner here. The whole experience was great. We were a large group but the Sussex managed to accommodate us and everything ran smoothly. The service was slick and the food delicious. We had a 3 course meal and it all came out in good time and hot. There is always a great atmosphere at this place and the bar is the best stocked in the Richmond/Twickenham area - especially if you are a beer drinker!

Been to this place many times over the years but in recent months the place just stinks really really bad! Very off putting. Asked the bar maid what the smell was and she said “what smell?” which worried me a bit!

Great spot for the pre match food and drink

We had such a wonderful American Thanksgiving dinner at The Sussex Arms! This was our first Thanksgiving abroad and our group of 10 wanted to recreate a classic turkey dinner like we would have at home. The Sussex Arms did not disappoint. They were so easy to work with and communicative about the menu. We loved the cozy fireplace and the team helping us that evening were fantastic. A huge thanks to Daniella, Kyler, Otis, and Paul for making us feel so at home; best turkey we’ve ever had at a Thanksgiving!

A brilliant local pub with very friendly staff. With a large range craft ales on offer🍻 Also a good selection of vinyl records playing. The food not bad too 👍

Hands down my favourite pub, very lucky to have the Sussex as our local! All of the staff are fantastic, a great selection of drinks (lots of delicious ciders for non beer drinkers!) and great food. Perfect for all ages with a lovely garden (covered, heated and lit so great for summer and winter) and great atmosphere indoors.

Daniella was there in a jiffy when we asked for vinegar for the (rather good) chips

The food and service is 10 out of 10 :)

Excellent selection of cask ales and craft brews in top condition, "old school pub" with great atmosphere and character.

Early evening meal after taking my 6 year old grandson & his dad to The Stoop for the England A game. After drinks at the bar (excellent Guinness), our table was available well on time. We ordered from both the menu & kids menu, & everything came in good time and food was delicious. Very good Cote du Rhone as well. Will definitely return to the Sussex ASAP!

Pub needs to do something about its men's toilets. 3 of 4 urinals flooded on Saturday ahead of the rugby match at Twickenham. When you charging north of £7 a pint, the least you can do is have working toilets. Fortunately pub down the road had clean and functioning loos to watch the next live game.

Class in here! What a bar!! Proper place.

Great roast, great service. Served by Daniella

Quiz night at the Sussex is always a great evening and the quiz master, Marcus, always on top form. the bar staff lead by Paul are a lovely bunch as is the pub

Busy pub as always on a Twickenham matchday. Service still very good, staff friendly as usual despite being under pressure and great range of beers. Food very good and value for money. Back again next week!!

Eight of us had a birthday Sunday roast lunch in one of the pods! Had a great afternoon with excellent service and lovely food at reasonable prices.

Twickenham used to be great for pubs, now sadly they're losing touch ending up as at best mundane, and worst as simple booze dives. This one still has what it takes however. Putting the excellent range of beers (though often interspersed with somewhat trendy 'craft beers' - still a bone of contention for the real ale buffs) to one side for a moment, the pub retains it's original character. Real fires in winter, decent (rather than beautiful) garden for summer. A turntable for music (!) - and then that played at a pleasant volume. Staff are helpful, informed and hard working. Food looks tasety (I haven't tried it but it seems well prepared and unpretentious), and good value for money. Snacks are pricey - but then show me a pub where they aren't. True this is a real ale lovers CAMRA type pub. But the friendly staff and, lets not forget, the friendly, sometimes eccentric, local clientele, make this a welcoming place to go for a quick drink or an evenings relaxation. Well worth a trip.

Nice little pub Great selection of beers and Ales Went for rib night pleasantly surprised Good value for money

This pub is great at catering for everyone A+++

Lovely atmosphere, great bar staff and delicious burgers. Burger Monday - good value. Lovely burger and reasonably priced.

Came for pre-match Sunday lunch. Great selection of drinks, friendly service. Good burger, served in time to get to 1500pm match. Thank you, Sussex Arms.

The best roast in Twickenham! Also kudos for the amazing lineup of ciders on draft, which is so hard to find in London! Special thanks to Tom on the bar for serving us this evening! One of our favourite local pubs.

This is a great pub with excellent traditional food, pie and mash and roasts are tasty. This is backed up by a great selection of ales and perfect pre venue for rugby. Served by Daniella this time, who was friendly as are all the staff in my experience.

Great food and super good service by Daniella!

Best vibes and roasts in the world. DANIELLA ROCKS!!!

Delicious food, great beer selection and service

Amazing pub Food was fantastic and Danielle was 10/10 amazing service and just genuinely lovely

Excellent roast before the rugby, staff were super, found me even though I gave the wrong table number (thanks Daniella!). Excellent selection of ales, lagers and ciders. Would recommend 😎Super dog friendly as well!

I had the best roast dinner at The Sussex Arms! Our host Daniella made our experience that extra special. Will be coming back :)

Unreal roast servings, the pork belly is *chef's kiss* we had their sharing roast and wow. That is a lot of very good quality food. Lovely cosy pub atmosphere. Amazing selection of ciders and ales on draught. It has quickly become our local.

Cracking pub. Best in the district. Great selection of beers, all kept well. What more could you want!

We come for the quizzes — always a great time! 😄 Often served by Daniella who does a fantastic job. We also love the cat and the eponymous beer :) 🐈‍⬛

Great service and nice food from Daniella

Great service from Daniella! We will certainly be back! Excellent quiz night!

Love the pub quiz!! And the host ❤️

Great beer as always, great food and great welcoming atmosphere. Have been coming here for years and will continue to do so.

nice odd ball pub not at all like any other in the area as it's cool. a million beers, vinyl playing classics, good vibe, garden and food and fantastic staff. Heated beer garden area, live sports and beer festival events.

Great pub with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Food has always been good, music is a good selection without overwhelming conversations. Worth five stars all round despite the recent addition of football on the screens.

On a busy Sunday we enjoyed a family roast. Lots of locals and a general buzz. Daniella and the rest of the staff were genuinely friendly. Looking forward to our next visit

Proper old fashioned pub. Good food better beer. Been coming for 10 years

Lovely little spot for a lazy Sunday roast! Great energy inside makes for a relaxing time. Ella and the team's service was top and we'll definitely be back again soon!

Fabulous birthday roast lunch served by the lovely and efficient Daniella. Great to have this local pub on our doorstep.

Brilliant as ever. Tasty Sunday lunch made quickly with the ever expanding range of beer, cider etc to choose from. One of the best venues in Twickenham! Daniella one of the many great members of staff!

Paul and Jo are excellent hosts, delicious pints of pavement press on tap. Twickenham's finest, I shall return!

In a quaint little town, where the locals all cheer, Lives Paul the landlord, with a pint and a beer. At Sussex Arms, he rules with a grin, Pouring joy in a glass, letting laughter begin. With a belly like jelly and a laugh like a bell, He knows every story and every tall tale. “Another round?” he shouts, with a wink and a cheer, While the barflies all nod, “We’ve got nothing to fear!” His pub’s filled with characters, quirky and loud, From the poet with dreams to the shy, blushing crowd. He’ll tell you a joke that’ll make your sides ache, Then serve you a drink that’s not meant for the faint. “Just one more,” says Sue, “it’s a tough week, you see.” “Sure thing,” grins Paul, “but just don’t blame me!” With each clink of glasses, the night rolls on by, As Paul spins a yarn that would make old dogs cry. So here’s to Paul, the pub’s jolly king, With a heart full of laughter and a flair for the zing. In the Sussex Arms, where the stories run deep, He raises a toast to the joy that we keep!

By far and away the best ale and cider selection in the area. Food is cracker, staff are great. Come to this pub

We held a wake here on a Monday afternoon. In planning and preparation the staff could not have been more accommodating. Meeting our requirements of all the foods we know our departed would have loved. Jam scones, Fancy Fondant's, Smoked Salmon etc. Pink Prosecco to greet our guests. It was all perfect.

Pubs good, foods good, drinks good, Toms good

Tom is a person who is good at being the barman and the bar is good

I love this pub!! I’ve been coming here on my London holidays since 2011. The staff is excellent. Daniella and Paul have been amazing this week. Paul even tapped my favourite porter from Titanic (plum porter). I’m here once a year and wouldn’t have cask ale anywhere else in Twickenham.

My favourite pub and my 'local' even though it's a 30-minute bus ride away. Great staff too.

Down from Yorkshire for a bit. Excellent pub scran! I had the pork kebab, rich was tasty and filling. And the range of beers here is splendid. Thanks Daniella and the gang!

Paul and Daniella were brilliant. The food and drink were exceptional.

First time there for a celebration for family husband liked all the beers that was on offer would go there again staff very friendly

Great place to go for lunch before the quins match. It gets really busy on international games days so make sure you pre-book and get there early! Toilets are decent and clean. Small children's play area is nice for our two to go and play. Great atmosphere and the chef is very good with gluten free. On a previous visit he came out to chat to our gf party member to advise. Really impressed. Great selection of ciders, lagers and ales on the taps as well.

My first visit to this beautiful, atmospheric pub and it’s instantly one of my favourites anywhere. The cask ale is perfect and the pub is just so charming and comforting. It’s a perfect place to spend an afternoon.

First time in the Sussex Arms, was welcomed by regulars and the bald guy behind the bar. He talked me through all the different ales to find one I’d like, and the pint was lovely. Had a steak and the meal was cooked very well. Would come definitely come back

The manager was nice enough to give us a different beer on the food deal. The staff are all lovely and 80% are called Lauren. Good times!

Excellent beer selection with knowledgeable staff, a lovely garden and wicked food!! I will be back

What a lovely pub great selection of ales and ciders. The food was really good. There is a huge garden at the rear and the pub is dog friendly 😀 . I would highly recommend this pub.

Having booked a table to eat we were put inside the bar area which was very noisy. Barmaid was rude and unhelpful. No wine glasses left. Fish and chips were tasteless with cold mushy peas and lacked presentation. Would not recommend.

Probably the BEST pub for a Sunday roast, not only because the food is wonderful! (Pork belly is the fave) but because everyone is so lovely. Got served by the wonderful Kyler, and the manager Paul popped round our table also to say hello and check on the food :) will definitely try to come here every Sunday.

Great Sunday lunch, looking forward to going again

Daniella was truly amazing and so kind

Best pub in Twickenham, always a wonderful, friendly greeting when you enter the pub. Paul is a brilliant manager and really looks after his team, Jo is wonderful and Harry R and both Laurens are always so friendly and helpful. The beer garden is great, but there’s a lovely cozy atmosphere inside the pub, with open fires in the winter and music played on vinyl. What more can I say.

Lovely stuff, yummy food thanks Lauren P for the review card. Top Pub 💪👍👍👍👍10/10

Huge selection of well cared for ales in a friendly relaxed environment. We called in on a Thursday evening and the steak night was on, the fillet steak with chips was a perfectly medium rare with a great peppercorn sauce.

Once a mecca for a wide selection of quality cask ales. Sadly hasn't had the demand to meet it's beer selection for a long time. The atmosphere and staff are almost always worth the visit alone but I wish they'd just have a smaller rotation of ales and ciders that they could rotate in a short time, rather than over 20 that pickle over the course of how ever many days they sit undrunk. A gem of a pub that could do with a bit of fixing up. Wouldn't be the first time in it's long beloved history!

The place was heaving on a Sunday, and customers had to queue at the bar to order. But the food arrived impressively quickly and was very good. We had the “sharing roast” in the “monster yorkie” and it lived up to its name.

Worst food I had in London. I even came 2 times to give a chance. The fish and chips was disgusting. It smells like dirty place. The only good reason to come is the garden.

Great afternoon/evening at the Gin Festival. Highly recommend. Will be back for sure 😀

Lovely cosy atmosphere with great food and staff. We love the pub quiz on a Wednesday!

Amazing pub in Twickenham. The bar staff is exceptional. Great choice of beers and really good food.

Great food and cider, service was great! Daniella was a babe! Thanks!

Great food, had the Korean chicken burger. Fast and friendly service by server Daniella.

Absolutely love this pub always my local great place to get food and drink, the staff are so lovely big shout out to Paul,Tom, Lauren Jo and Danielle