This riverside Slug & Lettuce sits right on Water Lane with Thames views from the terrace — and honestly, that's the main reason you're here. It's a reliable chain cocktail bar doing 2-for-1 drinks, bottomless brunch, and pub-grub standards in a setting that's far prettier than your average high-street branch. Come for sunny afternoon cocktails on the terrace; don't come expecting a culinary revelation.
Riverside terrace with Thames views, 2-for-1 cocktails, and bottomless brunch — the easy, sunny-afternoon drinking spot in Richmond.
Arrive before 1pm on sunny weekends to grab a terrace table with river views — it fills up fast and there's no booking for outside spots.
Riverside cocktails and bottomless brunch with a Thames view
Let's be honest: you're not coming to the Slug and Lettuce in Richmond for a gastronomic experience. You're here because the terrace overlooks the Thames, the cocktails are 2-for-1, and the vibe is easy. On a sunny day, grab a spot outside by the water with a Pornstar Martini (or three) and some sharing platters, and it genuinely feels like a lovely afternoon out. The bottomless brunch is popular with groups — pick a theme, pick a main, and the drinks keep flowing for ninety minutes.
The food is standard chain fare: perfectly fine if you keep expectations in check, but reviewers have flagged slow service and inconsistent quality on busy days. Where this place shines is the location and the drinks pricing. Richmond doesn't have tons of riverside drinking spots, and this one delivers on the view without the premium price tag you'd expect. It's the kind of place you end up at after a walk along the river, not a place you plan a special dinner around. Come early afternoon on a weekend for the best terrace seats — it fills up fast when the sun's out.