This Grade II-listed Young's pub has been the beating heart of East Sheen since 1776, when it started life as a coaching inn. Today it's the kind of place that does everything right — panelled walls, a wood-burning fire, candle-lit corners, and what locals swear is the best heated beer garden in SW London. Come for the seasonal British food, stay for the warm, table-service welcome that keeps the neighbourhood coming back.
A Grade II-listed coaching inn since 1776 with what locals call the best heated beer garden in SW London — proper pub soul, seasonal British food, and a warm welcome.
Head down before 5pm on sunny days to grab a spot in the heated beer garden — it fills up fast on weekends and warm evenings.
East Sheen's beloved local with the best heated beer garden in SW London
If you live anywhere near East Sheen, the Hare and Hounds is probably already your local — and if it isn't, it should be. This Grade II-listed Young's pub has been serving the community since 1776, and it wears its history well: panelled walls, a crackling wood-burning fire, and candle-lit corners that make you want to settle in for the evening. The 1930s interior gives it a proper old-pub feel without feeling stale or fussy.
What really sets it apart, though, is the beer garden. Locals rave about it — heated, spacious, and arguably the best in SW London. It's the kind of outdoor space that actually works year-round, not just for two weeks in July. The food is solid seasonal British pub fare, and reviewers consistently praise the quality and the friendly, attentive staff who do proper table service. The Google rating of 4.5 from over a thousand reviews tells you this isn't just a neighbourhood favourite — it's genuinely well-run.
It's family- and dog-friendly, within walking distance of Richmond Park and the Thames, and close to Mortlake station. The one thing to know: it gets busy, especially weekends and sunny evenings when the beer garden fills up fast. Arrive early or be prepared to wait. But honestly, it's worth it.