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The Red Cow There's always something happening at The Red Cow, whether you're sport crazy, a live music fanatic, love the craic or just like a nice drink out. The Red Cow covers all the bases. We always have a changing selection of hand pulled ales, but the house favourite Young's Bitter 'Ordinary' is always top of the bill. When it comes to wine, we would never expect our guests to have anything pass their lips that we wouldn't enjoy ourselves! After a long day you'll appreciate your cosy country-style bedroom and can choose from twin, double or our family room.
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Always alternating between our Brilliant Local Brewers Twickenham Fine Ales, Sambrooks, Wimbeldon and Surrey Hills Brewery are some of our front runners. Young's Brewery, just five miles away, has a long association with many pubs around Richmond. The Red Cow began taking delivery of Young's barrels and bottles in the 1830's and their award-winning beers - Young's Ordinary and Special - along with Young's craft IPA can be ordered over the bar right now.Young's seasonal beers include Waggledance (a summer favourite) and for chilly winter months a Winter Warmer and a place by the roaring fire go down well.
Reviews (24)
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Angry Anderson
Jun 20, 2022
Great location and great pub Staff was very welcoming and friendly. The rooms was perfect. We will deffo be coming again when we are back in the area. Thank you
Carl Drury
Jun 16, 2022
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Walking distance from station and Kew Gardens
Rachael Moses
May 20, 2022
Absolutely lovely pub to stay in with fantastic staff and rooms. The only reason I didn't score this a 5 was for the noise in the street in the morning. 6.30 a big and noisy delivery But for the price we paid it's OUTSTANDING value and I would book again in a heartbeat if staying in Richmond area
L. W.
May 20, 2022
Love this pub. Atmosphere is fab. People are friendly and relaxed. You can bring your own food and eat indoors or outdoors. Very busy and has a live band. Only disadvantage is, the place is small! So be aware if you are claustrophobic and don't mind being in someone's personal space because this place gets heaving!
May Jackson
Apr 19, 2022
Arrived late on a Saturday after a picnic on Richmond Green and drinks at a bar on the river. People wanted to go there bc of good live music. True to word a 4 piece band and singers where belting well known/ loved tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The mainly 45 plus crowd who were singing along and dancing there hearts out. Bar service fast and friendly.

Friendly talking people, likely a great place to make new friends and perhaps even rarer, to meet a significant other if your over 45. I'll be back. What's not to love. I highly recommend!
Etta James
Apr 12, 2022
First time at the Red Cow, went solely for the live band playing from 9pm. So pleased we did, what a band & pub is great too, with a fantastic vibe. Lovely little seating area outside. So.one week later, went on a Saturday afternoon. different story.3 old red faced men sitting around the bar, no vibe, no atmosphere, just a dive for drunks. Without the live band on a Saturday night & Sunday afternoon this pub would close down.
K. Flower Mum Adventures M.
Apr 01, 2022
I'm not from round Richmond but had a dinner reservation across the road, popped in as we heard a live singer on guitar (James Deane) on a Sunday night for a quick drink. Was a really lovely atmosphere, wish we could have stayed longer.
Spencer Heap
Feb 10, 2022
Good place, an old fashioned pub feel to it. Went on a Friday evening. No food and a rowdy but good natured atmosphere while the football was on. Guinness was good. Staff were friendly. Will go again on a Saturday to check out the live music.
Hayden
Jan 08, 2022
Nice clean place with a good atmosphere. Live music on Saturdays make a night out that much better. Would recommend
Gaynor Lawrence
Aug 13, 2021
Warm welcome here by the regulars and the staff! went on a Saturday night when a band were playing and the atmosphere was electric with everyone happy and dancing! manager was friendly and everywhere was clean. wish it was my local but would definitely make the journey from Croydon to go again.we'll see you guys soon!
Seamus Joyce
Apr 01, 2021
Just dropped of my dog Storm for the pubs new Speed Dating service for dogs. He loved the atmosphere
Bob Calvert
Dec 03, 2020
Love it, always a great venue to come have a couple of beers.
Mike Fane
Mar 06, 2020
Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Good range of beers. Very nice
Ian Byers
Feb 23, 2020
Excellent beer friendly staff lots of tvs showing Everton lose!
Wendy L.
Apr 12, 2019
Local English pub with live music on Thursday night. My husband had the fish pie and greens, I had banger and mash. Typical pub food and delicious, wash it down with English beers.
Suzanne M.
Jan 13, 2018
This is THE place in Richmond. Great beer, friendly patrons and football.what could be better. Locals are so friendly. Stop in, have a pint and enjoy great conversation. Tops for local pubs!
Walter K.
May 31, 2016
So we booked a table for 19:30 and arrived 15 minutes late because of train delays and our table was subsequently given away. The older waitress was incredibly rude and quite frankly a little bit drunk. We waited 45 minutes before we were finally seated (with little to no help from the staff). When we asked for food, they said they had run out of food.

We had previously had a text message conversation with the staff telling them about the delay and what food was available. On arriving the staff denied that this had ever happened. They essentially lied to us and they treated us really badly. We have never ever been so disappointed, we definitely don't recommend this place to anyone.
Chris F.
Apr 29, 2014
Nice sunny and bright corner pub with a slightly unusual layout that I rather liked. There is some nice outside space out by the kerb too. There was a screen in-obtrusively churning out sports results like it was financial news My Ale, Twickenham Naked Ladies was OK, but nowhere near as exciting as it sounds!
Nik D.
Jan 25, 2014
Food is awesome.especially the pizza and vegetarian pasta. Hotel is pretty good too.
Cyn S.
Apr 10, 2012
I really enjoyed my stay with the folks at The Red Cow. They were attentive without being obvious, very kind. The room was lovely and well appointed, I especially appreciated the large closet and en suite (being an American :) ). If you are noise sensitive you might find the road noise or pub below (at least during the footie) distracting, but it is, after all, a pub, and that is part of the charm. I will be back!
Ian M.
May 03, 2010
Went here on a Saturday night and the place was absolutely packed. Live band and great atmosphere. Sell a range of ales and lots of lagers. The Distinction Ale is well worth trying. Also been here for a meal and it was a little bit average to be honest.
Linda S.
Oct 14, 2009
I love the Red Cow.very local British pub.after spending an afternoon looking at a victorian cottage on Alberts road we stumbled on this pub! good food.nice bar staff.i like being the only american in there.people get thrown of by my accent.i like being in local spots and since now im a local to Richmond I like going back there. cozy pub!
Qype User Amethy
Jun 08, 2008
Appealingly-decorated pub featuring sludgey neutral tones with covetable, old, London Transport posters promoting the joys of Richmond. There are plenty of interestingly diverse little seating areas; if you want to watch sport you'll need to place yourself close to the entrance. However, it comes into its own when there's a live gig here: very animated and friendly - if a little close for comfort when too many enthusiasts feel the urge to get up and dance I visited on a Saturday night with a large group; luckily we managed to reserve the comfortable seating area at the back - a banquette/sofa with a tapestry/kasbah theme and lots of taupe leather cubes - much to the envy of many other punters.

We enjoyed dipping into the sharing platters, although they were far from memorable or exceptional, they served their purpose and fitted the bill perfectly for a chilled weekend evening. Three and a half stars?.
Qype User Filcha
Oct 12, 2007
Around halfway between Richmond and North Sheen stations, and perched on Sheen Road with a precariously thin pavement, The Red Cow is a good bet if you're desperately scouring Richmond for a place to see some live sport. From cricket to football, rugby to F1 (yawn.well maybe not next week), it's all on here. The pub has an interesting long thin layout, all one room but with an old central bar arrangement, which I really like. There's a good mix of young and old regulars, and some outside seating too - although Sheen Road is so busy you probably don't want to sit there. The Youngs is reasonably well kept although as ever the choice isn't mind blowing, bitter and special are always on, and maybe a guest.