The Waldegrave Arms in Richmond upon Thames

I’ve been here a couple of times now as I live locally and want to support local businesses. However, it needs to find an identity. Is it a sports pub, there are 3 huge TV screens which dominate a lot of the space. Is it an Indian restaurant, £10 for a small bowl of dal and £4.50 for 1 paratha is quite a lot of money for a ‘pub’, all be it very good food, I prefer to spend that money in a restaurant where a group of people aren’t shouting at the referee on the TV. The staff were very nice, but need some more training, is it table service when you have to go to the bar to order more drinks ?! The decor is nice but the toilets definitely need a re vamp. I think it is trying to be too many things ! We will re visit but just for drinks.

On behalf of St Mary’s WFC we would like to say how happy we were with the experience at the Waldegrave arms this past week. We were in contact with staff about hosting our end of season awards night and the responses were quick and accommodating. The atmosphere was buzzing, and all the girls enjoyed their drinks and hope to return for food next time! We hope to be able to collaborate with the Waldegrave Arms in the near future.

Booked table for 8 of us. Only 3 menus available. Took 49 mins to order starters which arrived but only 4 plates so had to eat of napkins. Beer was okay but white wine very warm and only 1 red available. Mains came eventually but some had to wait 10 extra minutes then rice and naan arrived after mi e was stone cold. Huge chicken bone as well so dangerous. They are trying hard but not geared up to cater for a sports bar, restaurant and cocktails. Manager was very poor and often 7 staff milling about but service was atrocious. Waitresses were trying their best. Food that most of us ate was well cooked and tasty but did not cater well for us. Give it a go but NOT on a busy day

Booked to eat after rugby for 8. No menus, no plates, starters arrived 20 mins apart, ate off napkins. Mains were cold or had bones in. Rice came after we had started. White wine warm. Busy but they must improve to get people back in. Gave us free Prosecco then charged us. Two lovely waitresses who did best but manager and owner were very poor. Try and make up your mind but we won’t be back in a hurry.

I rarely write restuarant reviews - but this is catehorically THE ABSOLUTE WORST SERVICE EVER. Sat down at 6.30 - after much "discussion" with "managers" of "could care less" attitude, food finally arrived at 9.30. I feel for the chefs - as the little food we had, was really good - BUT - their front of house is TRULY AWFUL. Waiting staff with no idea how to serve - we had to request plates ............. and then to clear them. STEER CLEAR is your value your blood pressure!

Food is delicious and our host Pooja was amazing and very friendly behaviour. It is a good combination live sports and food & drinks.

I went to waldegrave arms with my friends and they provide very friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious and staff was very helping. Preet was our host and he was amazing. Thank you waldegrave arms🤗🤗

Amazing food, and great service provided! Friendly staff and lovely owners and management. Fantastic atmosphere on a Saturday night.

It’s a real shame as this place could be great- the decor and food was lovely but the experience was pretty awful. No plates to eat our food off- we had to ask for them whilst the food got cold, then they brought plates out for half of us, they put the mains down and couldn’t tell us what they were so we didn’t know whose was whose. Rice arrived 15 mins after the main course. We weren’t given menus when we asked to order- we had to go round then restaurant to find some. Wine was warm. When we tried to raise our concerns fairly to just ask for plates the manager was really rude. They blamed the slow service on it being a Saturday but only one other table was eating food and the issues we had were easily fixable but it felt like they didn’t want to. I really hope they improve their service and train their staff and thrive.

Honestly a terrible place. Would never go back. To its credit, the food was lovely. But everything else was terrible. Manager was horrible and rude. Wine was warm. Main course took 1h45m to arrive. Rice came after we finished. Small sharp bone in my lamb curry. Questionable tummy the day after. Just don’t go please.

A great meal and attentive staff! Met a friend for some Guinness (poured properly!) and an early supper. Really impressed with the quality of the food - the onion bhaji was tasty and not at all greasy, the chicken curry flavoursome with just the right amount of heat- and the service was just right. Good value and will be back

This is an interesting place. I’m not sure if it is a pub, cocktail bar or curry house. Either way Ekta Sahota gave great service on her first day working here. The lamb curry was also very tasty. I will be back.

Loved the place and ambience of it. The food was great and had authentic Indian taste to it. Pooja was friendly and provided us good service. Highly recommend this place.

Our server Pooja was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was vibrant, yet relaxed. If you want delicious Indian cuisine and great service, this is the spot to visit. I highly recommend it!

It's a must visit place. The first time we came across an indian pub in London which also serve great selection of indian cuisines. The food here is authentic indian food. Our host Pooja was quite friendly & helpful. Highly recommend it to everyone!

Amazing decor and even better food.

Really nice guys just getting started the food was abso delicious and was really good pricing as well. In time and with some experience I think they will get everything perfect. Definitely reccomend giving this place a go and helping a local business get on its feet.

We came in for one drink before a meal in a restaurant nearby. Very friendly staff and nice decor. We came back after our meal for a few drinks. Will definitively return and will try their food next time. Recommend you try it!

The worst cocktail I've ever had! For a place that advertises being a cocktail bar, they don't seem to know how to make them. I tried two different ones, both terrible and missing basic ingredients. They also charged £20 for the two. Other local bars have better drinks and lower prices. Will try again if they hire better staff, as the location and building are nice, but currently, I would rate their cocktails undrinkable.

They don't have a good range of wine and they don't keep enough of white and rose wine in the fridge.

It’s really very very nice bar and restaurant.Cocktails and Mocktails are so amazing and the food is really so nice and tasty .Staff is also very friendly and doing nice service.It’s a perfect place to enjoy a party or doing a family get together.

Food was really really good 👌 Very friendly service and good beer. Will definitely come back to eat again.

It really serves up a delicious array of Indian dishes that hit all the right notes. From aromatic curries to succulent tandoori specialties, each bite is bursting with authentic flavor. With warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for a memorable meal with friends or family and the bar is also very amazing.

Best local pub. New format works, music a little loud sometimes. Haven't eaten there yet.

Decided to pop in last friday and see what the place was like after it’s been closed for years. place looks great and was packed which was good to see but I don’t think we’ll be coming again. Hats off the the chef for the food, amazing food, never had before BUT terrible service by the staff behind the bar, does not understand any requirements, poor communication, no manners at all, did not even say thank you after payment. rude behavior i asked for Heineken and i was served Ciders? really really poor customer service even by Owner Mr Dixish who is very rude and unprofessional, i asked few questions and he did not know the answers at all. cocktails are so terrible, like cheap alcohol mixture. i asked the owner why they selling such horrible cocktails, and all Mr Dixish said was "we are famous for the cocktails"???? How can you be famous for cocktails?? really poor communication and not professional. did not understand a word i asked, just gave me random answers which related nothing to the question. Mr Dixish did not even offer a discount for the incorrect orders taken.

The new place has a nice vibe good beers, the food however is way overpriced. I had 5 x half wings (image below) for £9.50. The wings were nice well seasoned and cooked well so hats to the chef, but that is ridiculously high at nearly 2.5 wings total realistically, and around £2 a half wing in a pub. A pack of wings is £2-3, this is extremely marked up. Appreciate you have to make profit margins and costs our high but if bars in similar locations can do a similar product for half that or double that portion, it does not have validity to a cheap cut of meat.

Decided to pop in and see what the place was like after it’s been closed for years. I don’t think we’ll be coming again for drinks. Possibly the worst cocktails I’ve ever had. The place needs to improve its offering as it’s presenting itself as a pub and cocktail bar. The cocktails weren’t cheap and they tasted like cheap alcohol mixed with water. Disappointing.

Good improved cocktail bar...inside and out, which also sells beers..

Absolutely we would book again. Our meal for 6 adults was fantastic, presentation was also amazing. K P our chef was wonderful, very knowledgeable about our menu and food, he was also very friendly the food the serve was india delicious curries and english food and the tandoor food we loved it impressive and the test you never forget. The cocktails and the extensive range of the drink menu impressive and loved the cocktails. Fantastic experience for all of us. and the staff were very friendly. we have booked this venue for once in every week for family out and when its on the any football or rugby goes on.

Kamal fantastic manager, even though they are just starting they are super accommodating and make you feel very welcome. They are very much hands on and always asking for feedback to improve themselves ! Will definitely come back.

Kamal gave a wonderful warm welcome to the opening of waldagrave arms! This will be the new hotspot for stmarys students and amazing Long Island ice teas! Staff are wonderful!

I have been attending this clinic for over 30 years. Every chiropractor I have been to during that time, have been excellent. The receptionists are all very friendly and tho I live in Australia, I always return when I am in England.

Sensitive, relevent therapies for my knee pains. A personalised exercise plan was also emailed to me by Marcus after his excellent treatment!

The table I sat at was incredibly sticky and the bartender that night didn't seem too friendly. Otherwise great atmosphere and the women's bathroom smelt exceptionally wonderful. I almost wanted to stay in that bathroom forever, it was cleaner than the table.

I can't really rate this place I have never been inside. I have walked passed it numerous times whilst on my way to Londis in Stanley Road.

Nice pub, good food. Excellent Xbox room downstairs which kept the kids entertained for hours.

Stopped by to grab lunch on Saturday. Simple food done extremely well! Burgers are awesome! Very pleasant ambience and staff are super friendly too. Roasts are £7.50 so we might have to pop in for lunch on a Sunday!

OK pub. Much nicer inside after recent refurb. Not much atmosphere. Sometimes the staff are too busy chatting to serve you promptly. Good for a quiet midweek drink.

Very nice interior. Pints reasonably priced and good deals on happy hour. Staff not particularly helpful, asked to change a 5 pound note to coins and was told he had absolutely no change. Having worked in retail I know managers don't like giving out change but thought this was particularly unhelpful when the barman should have recognised his customer.

service could be better, and it wasn't busy

Newly refurbished...good selection of beer and wine, new games room and Sunday Roast back on the menu!

Great service. Friendly, clean, nice soace

Good for a chilled evening drink :) good service as well.

The food is good, the company is fine and the building is one of those solid, sturdy structures that seems to have stood there forever. What's not to like about this amiable local pub in Teddington, midway down Waldegrave Road. I first came here about 30 years ago, and though it's been spruced up since then (it used to be a very dingy, dark pub), it has retained its character - something appreciated by the regulars. A few licks of paint, a better menu, and The Waldegrave Arms marches on.

Pub has good environment and mostly young adults are present. The place is quite open and very spacious, unlike other pubs where everyone and everything is crammed together without any space to move. So that’s a good point. The beer selections is average, I expected more variety also with the whisky. The kitchen downstairs on the day was closed but would be looking forward to trying out their food in the future.

Booked a table for 12 people for lubch. Turbed up and there was no table ready and no food available as the chrf wasn't in! Luckily, given that there are alot of Christmas parties we got in a restaurant galf a mile down the road. Not good for celebrations, fine for drop ins

Unlike many pubs close by, this is a modern spot playing current music. It's bright and clean, with a good selection of drinks and snacks

Tried to arrange an event, but management were slow to respond and didn’t appear interested in securing the work. Friendly bar staff and free squash for kids were good, but poorly kept cask ales and the menu is overpriced. £3.50 for a portion generic frozen chips.

Not the most exciting pub in town. Lacks atmosphere, no distinct character and staff were not particularly friendly on my visit.

It's a small pub that sells alcoholic beverages. I know; I bought one there at lunchtime when it was fairly quiet.

Good atmosphere and overall nice place to spend time with friends

Usually ok, last time me and my mate went there the beer was cloudy and tasted like vinegar. Not sure if problem with their cellar or end of the barrel but definitely shouldn't be serving that.

Went to watch Champions league final with my daughter and 2 friends who live close by. Nice decor, plenty of seats. Food can be purchased small menu but food ok.

Great place for a relaxed drink, lunch menu is good too

This pub never fails to deliver. Good pub food, good beer, lovely place to spend an evening. Not much choice on the menu (a few standard pub choices or pizza) but food is good quality

I heard this building was derelict for sometime. Well, it has been turned into a nice little pub. A square building with a square bar in the middle. We just came for drinks. Sky TV was being projected on one wall and the décor was nice. Quite a few students in but a mix of other people as well.

Great atmosphere good food especially on sundays.

Good beers, showed the football

Nice pub, good selection of beers friendly staff.

Nice ambiance but bar staff more interested in chatting to locals than serving customers

Good student deals for lunch and a pint.

Really like this pub. Have not eaten here but the beer selection was very varied. Plus it have a signed Wiggo speed suit on the wall alittle added bonus!

This place is owned and rebuilt by a builder and it shows in the service and the quality of food and drinks. So my preferred drink is wine and here it is very very overpriced for the quality. I get much better wine at the same price at places even in Chelsea that it makes you feel ripped off here where mainly it is cheap and unpalatable. My neighbour and I have tried to like let alone love this place so many times and we thought if we could have a word with the owner to feedback about his wine he might consider it. BUT OH NO! When we tried to offer our opinion, it was a response of "what do you want, there's a Merlot, a Malbec, what more do you want?" in a tone of "what's your problem mate!" ..... Says it all really....! Staff are often students more interested in chatting to their mates than serving. Customers are mostly students, not a problem per se but then they're less fussy about quality of service and wine I guess.. There is no heart in the place, the owner doesn't love or care about the customers, it's a numbers game to him. The last encounter with the owner has finally ended our attempt to love "our local" I'm no longer prepared to pay for undrinkable wine that tastes like it costs less than £3 a bottle. The selling price of the wine is not the issue, it's the quality that I get for it that is the problem. I had Sunday lunch here once a long while ago. Nothing to get excited about. On passing the kitchen one of the cooked joints was out on the table, uncovered, it made me think they slice and warm it to order probably microwave. Maybe this is how it's done in pubs but it doesn't inspire the ideals of culinary excellence. The place is nicely decorated, but that's about the only good point. Go elsewhere, there are plenty of places in the area that offer much better service and food, only sadly my favourite The Crown in St Margaret's is not walking distance.

Not as nice as it was 20 years ago!

My boyfriend and I popped in here on a rainy evening as it's not far from where I live. The pub has a cosy atmospheric. It wasn't busy on a Saturday night but it was perfect for us. Good selection of drinks at reasonable prices.

Service wasn't great. But was overall ok!

Lovely place to have a leisurely summer drink, not formulaiyk just fun .

This has been my local for nearly 5years I attend the pub at least once a week it's close to my place of work and not far from my home. The food and drink is served to a high standard I often go to the waldy for dinner after work. The interior is very classy and I love the fairy lights, fresh flowers and candles in old alcohol bottles theme. However, tonight we popped in for a drink (a few work colleagues and myself) I was very disappointed by the service. A member of staff young girl I believe her name was Roberta or Rosanna very inattentive. We had to wait at least 10minutes at the bar with no queue, to be served, we ordered nachos, fries and wine. The service just wasn't as usual, all staff are usually local people who know the visitors very polite and chat away to all the customers. This young lady was rude and everything felt like an effort and the customer was a hindrance to her. The nachos arrive and she said 'oh yeah forgot to say we have no guacamole' she had an argument with the chef about her wanting a cigarette break and who should clear our table....this included several exploitive and offensive words. Nothing I have ever experienced in the waldy before. Three customers went to the bar and she said she would be a few minutes...she was lighting candles, clearly not a priority over a customers needs. Following this we went to the bar for more wine, she was no where to be seen. After a 5minute wait or so we decided to call it a night as we didn't want to have to wait any longer on such a quiet night especially and we were only there for a few drinks and food after work. Overall a lovely pub...I hope this member of staff ups her game as she is letting such a beautiful venue down with her poor attitude and work ethic.

Good place went here with the kids really good atmosphere and a very well priced menu. We had the option for a bottle of wine which we declined and were given a discount of our total bill! The service was very good

This pub is great with really friendly staff and cheap food. Great for an after work drink. Close to the university.

Basic selection of drinks and on weeknights has an atmosphere comparable to a dimly lit GP waiting room. I'd still go here for a quiet one.

Good pub for watching sport. Good basic but tasty. Beer okay. Not the best pub around Teddington

Nice small pub. Shows the rugby more than the football.

I was not impressed with the food from this place. I ordered via Deliveroo. The burger was dry and had no sauce in it. I would not recommend the sweet potato fries they were very salty and soggy. The Brownie I ordered for desert was burnt. I was not happy with the standard of food and it definitely was not worth the price paid. I will be making a complaint to the Establishment

All right, I love the food at "The Waldy." In particular, the Broccoli & Stilton soup and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Oh! And the brownie comes with caramel sauce and ice cream, too. If you're thinking of the lumpy glop that passes for broccoli/cheese soup, don't. This soup has the consistency of a hearty broth, with the rich flavour of the Stilton in every spoonful, but not clogging the arteries along with the mix. The broccoli appears to have been finely chopped in a food processor or puréed, because it adds body to the soup, but all that is visible are the tiny buds at the end of each floret. Nary a stem in site. Delicious, especially on those unexpectedly rainy or windy nights. But the Sticky Toffee Pudding? Oh no. I want one now! The cake part itself is high and soft and moist. Drench it in caramel sauce and it gets even better; the sweetness of the sauce playing off the

The pub was almost empty when we arrived for lunch, prior to attending a funeral at a nearby local cemetery. We were pleasantly welcomed and served promptly. The food was freshly cooked, piping hot and very tasty. The decor of this pub is a little unusual but charming nonetheless. I am happy to recommend it to you.

Nice pub but more for young people/students unless you enjoy loud music and sports. Food is good though.

The Waldegrave is close to being a really nice place - the decor is very nice and tasteful, the staff friendly and helpful, but there is nowhere to park anywhere near, and while the idea of the central bar sounds good, it means quite often people sat at the tables are in the way of others and you find yourself excusing your way to/from/around the bar.

I enjoyed my Roast Beef here - the meat was tasty and very tender. The service was also good. However, it's not really my type of pub. They were showing football and there was music playing. It will appeal to some but not to me.

I Can't fault this pub, great food, good beer, offers on Fosters £2.50 a pint!I had the Waldy Burger which was great value and well worth it.

So happy to find a pub with Sam on tap. Also Freedom IPA and Meantime. Had a pint and a quick lunch -sandwich and fries £5.50-excellent value. Nicely decorated pub within easy walking distance of Strawberry Hill House.

I went in to discover happy hour, kronenbourg and fosters for £2.50 a pint between 5 and 8pm on. Friday. Great pub, I've always been made welcome by the staff and management , good beer selection and also there are as many TV's as you can manage so you always have a view of the days sport !! Great pub, Great atmosphere, Great beer

Visited for a delicious Sunday roast. I had the beef which was Devine and meal was cooked to perfection, compliments to the chef. The bar staff were also incredibly friendly, the 2 girls working were knowledgable about the food and drink, which is great to see. Will be back soon.

The food is impeccable have almost tried everything on the menu, however there is now a mouth watering new menu which I cannot wait to taste. The ale is a great english beer. I would recommend this pub to anyone wanting a warm welcome and friendly staff. Hoping to visit again soon.

A nice enough looking pub in a backwater location in Teddington. I've been there lots of times as it's very local - the experience has been mostly ok. I've had a couple of pretty decent night there. Unfortunately I've also had a lot more dreadful nights there. Paying lots of money to be treated like an inconvenience isn't ok. It's happened too many times now.

Badly kept ale for a start. When they have it, I've been here before and they have run out of multiple beers. It's a pub!Rude staff who try and shoo you out the door at 23.01 after selling you a drink five minutes earlier. They then turn the lights off to encourage you to go, even if you're in the toilet. (Really)I give it another year and it'll be gone. Go to the Red Lion. Walde( soon to be in the)grave.

Popped in on way back from a trip to strawberry hill house. Server was polite and happy - was interested in how I wanted my Bloody Mary (a rarity these days in other places) ordered a couple of club sandwiches which were well put together, seasoned and seemed like good quality produce. Will definitely pop back for lunch again

Ended up having Sunday roast here and was very impressed! The pub has a nice vibe, not busy or loud and quite a local feel to it. The service was great and the food really impressed. We had the chicken and lamb roasts and both came with four veg that were amazing on their own. The Yorkshire puddings and kale are so yum! Definitely recommend.

I'd rather not describe my experience there

Popped in with a friend for a quick pint, was tempted by the cheese dip, lovely. Staff were great and the managers a nice bloke. Will be back

After a tough morning of academic commitments, I wondered over to the waldegrave arms to quench my thirst and for a bite to each. I was approached by a girl in Orange who was extremely polite and welcoming. She had extensive knowledge of the menu and helped me decide which sandwich was best suits for my taste. I received the sandwich with a great gleaming smile. I believe the chef is called little tom so compliments to him for the delightful dish. I opted for the fish finger sandwich which was at least 80% fish 20% bread which I think was a generous helping!!! Also compliments to Duncan the new manager, both members of staff were delightful and made me feel right at home. I will be returning to this establishment for the foreseeable future, great atmosphere and fabulous location.

I visited on a Wednesday evening, having booked beforehand as I was using a Tastecard and it's always advisable. I had also emailed in advance to check Tastecard criteria. I had a prompt and helpful reply. We were running late for our booking, but this was not a problem for them on the night. We had a lovely table in the front by a window. It was fairly quiet the night we visited, but still a good atmosphere. The food was really good: I had the calamari and my friend had the soup to start - both lovely. We then had the steak which was fab! Really tender and tasty. Couldn't really fit a pudding in and they had only one choice left by the time we would have wanted one. Didn't spoil the evening though. The two girls who served us were friendly, polite and helpful. There was no question of rushing us which is always a plus. I would definitely recommend this pub for food -especially good value when using the Tastecard!

Popped in for a pint whilst visiting the mother in law: who lives across the road from the pub.Nice to see a good choice of real cask ales from a local brewery: Twickenham Fine Ales.I had a pint of Autumn Red which was well balanced and hoppy : just the way I like it Didn't eat on this occasion but the menu looks good and is reasonably priced.Friendly staff and a good atmosphere.Going back to Edinburgh on Monday so will probably be back in to try the food before we leaveRecommended.

Reserved a table for 6 as we were having a family get together. Mum lives just up the road from this pub and her neighbours had said that the Sunday lunch was lovely. Sadly the weekly menu did not live up to our expectations! After a very long wait (it was not busy, 2 other couples) our food arrived, well 5 of them did...I waited another 10 mins for mine. One of the fish (last 2) was awful. Steak tough, mushrooms inedible like cardboard. My roasted pepper burger looked nothing like a burger more like mush in a roll....roll was naff too. Cheese, ale pot...Mmmm...maybe won't say what that looked like! Chips were horrible, like putting a lump of fat in your mouth. Oh but my husband's mussels were very nice! The barman was a pleasant guy. It would have been difficult to say something at the time as I didn't want to upset my mother. I would have thought that the chef seeing so much food go back to the kitchen would have offered some sort of an apology but none came. I assume he was having a very bad day!!

Have been to eat and drink here several times and it is becoming our work local too. The food is very good value and tasty too. Last time I had a roast beef sandwich and it was lovely tender meat, tasty horseradish, good salad and chips, for £4! The staff are friendly and helpful and although the interior is modern is has an increasingly cosy feel.

Really love how this pub has been refurbed. The food really is delicious and has the BEST draught selection of any pub in Teddington.Not sure how it will be when the students return...maybe keep them downstairs ;)Also very happy smiley bar staff which is great.Well done all!

Used to visit this pub 40years ago. Now completely rebuilt . Small and compact. Smallish menu for Sunday lunch. Was offered the rib off beef as the "special". Not disappointed. Very tender, slow cooked and on the bone. Came with a variety of vegetables. Good service. Would recommend

Full of drunken students from the nearby college. Noisy and raucous. Big pile of vomit outside. Won't be going back.

Popped by yesterday as new to the area and this is my closest pub. Friendly reception from the at staff and whilst fairly standard fare on the menu with a slight American theme, the food was really quite good. It's a big bonus that they use the butcher across the road for their meat. Recommended

I stopped for a beer in this bar I was served by the barman who was friendly and polite although I wasn't there for good other people were and they were being told the kitchen was closed due to an extractor fan problem but the place on the whole was good