The Roebuck

I came here for a friends birthday party upstairs. I’d been here years ago and had the impression it was smaller than it is. The Roebuck is a perfectly fine pub with a reasonable amount of real ales. Décor is rustic-​exposed brickwork and the like. However, the real advantage of this place is its location. It’s right at the top of the Hill and a step outside sees you facing the sweep of the Thames right down to Hampton Court-​breathtaking! You could on a sunny day even bring your pint and sit outside on one of the benches. I think the pub does Sunday lunches and the food we had for the birthday party prepped by teh pub was very nice. It’s a nice place to aim for if you are in Richmond for the day. If too full, try the Lass O’ Richmond Hill round the corner.

Very traditional English pub on the way up to Richmond Hill. Nothing too special about the pub itself but they let you take your drinks across the road so you can sit on a park bench and admire the spectacular view.
Great little rest stop on the way up to the park.

A really nice pub on the richmond hill. If you cross the road, you have a stunning view! Just lovely London Country side feeling! I really can recommend this pub!

Ive been here twice and both times with kids during the day.
Considering the area it is in its very friendly and laid back. The food is fine. The service is great. We were in here on a Sunday and the roasts were on the menu and male really wanted a steak. The barman checked with the kitchen and they made steak. The park across the road is a beautiful view but inside is a traditional looking old English Pub. Background music is random songs from the 70s and 80s .
Service gets two thumbs up. Great atmosphere.

This is the closest pub to the hotel I was staying at. And as they say «when in Rome…» so I had to check it out. I had a pint, a meat pie, and some potatoes. All in all a decent, hearty meal. I’m not as much for British food but this was decent.
Funny enough I learn later on their menu is quite similar, if not exactly the same, to some other pubs elsewhere. Now I still haven’t figured it out (like why some pubs have this cookie cutter menu, and others don’t).
Casual setting, polite service (nothing extraordinary).
So I’ll deduct 1 point. just because I thought it was authentic… but it seems to be more of a chain-​type offering. But food was still decent here. And it’s a hell of a view.

I LOVE the Roebuck. Situated on top of Richmond Hill with a prime spot overlooking England’s only legally-​protected view, this is Surrey supping at its finest.
In front of the Roebuck, there is a long line of benches that plays host to a thousand bottoms in the summertime, as people flock to enjoy a nice drink and take in one of the best views in England — a claim that isn’t banded around lightly. (I can see that the submitted user photos illustrate this amazing view beautifully.)
But whilst many drinkers elect to drink outside, this isn’t to detract from the Roebuck’s class inside — especially with the winter months fast encroaching.
The Roebuck is a very good size, yet retains a feeling of intimacy. The décor is very much ‘traditional pub’ — as is the atmosphere. Despite its size, its popularity with the locals ensures its always well packed, which adds to the atmosphere.
Friendly service and a good selection of drinks add to the Roebuck’s charm. A really good English pub.

Holy cow! Unilocal gods, such as Michaelia K, have wined and dined here? That must make me awesome by proxy.
(Sense the bitterness at your leaving, dear)
Came here with a few people yesterday, and found myself feeling all excited at now being a part of one of the Roebucks that made Unilocal ROTD confusion some months back.
Whilst I didn’t get around to trying the food here, the drinks were nice enough. The pinot grigio was a bit nicer than what I get served in most pubs, and only marginally more pricey for it, so that was an acceptable plus for me.
Coming here on a bank holiday Monday it was fairly busy in terms of taken tables and the random but short lived appearance of a queue at the bar, however after the discovery of there being more seats tucked around the back of the bar, the place instantly felt more spacious than at first glance, which was nice.
The downside to not sitting at the front of the pub by the windows however, was quite apparent. The view. The view through the windows or outside the bar is simply superb. We even changed our route back afterwards to allow for indulging our appreciation of it! If you’re in the area, this alone makes it worth any sort of up hill walking you must endure to get here.
You will not regret it.

Living in Richmond you sometimes forget how beautiful it can be. So to remind yourself you can’t go wrong with taking a walk up the hill to take in the views at The Roebuck.
I can’t review the drinks, or the food, or the pub itself because they don’t matter. You don’t go to this pub for those things. You go for the stunning views across the river Thames, Twickenham Petersham and Ham.
And the scenery doesn’t just have to be enjoyed in the summer either (although this is the best time). Go on firework night or New Years Eve for a complimentary panoramic firework display. People will most probably bring their own fireworks and fire lanterns to set off from the field below too.
I’ve added some sunset photographs that my girlfriend took from here last night. Gorgeous.

Holy cow! Rock and Roll gods, such as Mick Jagger, have wined and dined here? That must make me awesome by proxy.
At first glance, you might not think anything of the pub at all. It’s a pretty big hike up the hill from Richmond High Street, and the row of million pound houses surrounding kind’ve overshadow the place, but it’s a great pub! What’s even better? Taking your pint across the street to watch the sunset on the Thames and Petersham meadows (where there are cows! and recently, calfs!!) below (v cheesey, but hey, I’m a girl at heart).
As for the food, I’ve had a nice burger there, and they’re chips were good enough that I stole half of my partner’s. There are a quite a number of locals usually (read: older gentlemen), but the whole place is quite friendly.
Word to the wise: the American University in Richmond is right around the corner, so on Friday and Saturday nights during terms… just use caution.

The Roebuck has a few, important things going for it, which make it an extremely worthwhile cause to visit this pub.
First of all, the location — it is situated on top of Richmond Hill, away from the hectic crowds of Richmond. To get here by foot from Richmond is a little bit of an uphill trek, but it is worth it. Or, if you are having an afternoon stroll around Richmond Park, this is located just a few minutes away from Richmond Gate entrance.
Once you are in, the pub is perfectly pleasant and charming — it does hot food, pub lunches and dinners, and Sunday Roasts. There are plenty of locals which make up the clientele. What I come for, is the genius fact that they let you take your drinks out of the pub, over the road, and onto the path, with benches. Here, you can sit with you drink, and take in one of the most beautiful views in London. Lush greenery, and the Thames winding its way all the way over to Windsor. That has got to be worth the price of a vodka tonic, hasn’t it?