A Hampton Wick institution since 1861, The Foresters Arms is that rare breed: a proper local pub that's also a genuinely good gastropub. Three-time winner of Surrey and South West London's Pub of the Year, it's the kind of place where roaring fires in winter and a terrace for summer pints keep the regulars coming back year-round.
Three-time Pub of the Year with roaring winter fires, a summer terrace, and comfort food that keeps Hampton Wick coming back since 1861.
In winter, arrive early to bag a spot by the fire — the cosiest seats go fast on cold evenings.
A Hampton Wick classic that earns its stripes
The Foresters Arms has been pouring pints on Hampton Wick's High Street since 1861, and it shows — in the best way. This isn't some polished chain gastropub; it's a proper neighbourhood boozer with character baked into the walls, and the kind of loyal local following that tells you everything. They've earned three Pub of the Year titles from Surrey and South West London, and honestly, it's not hard to see why. The service is warm without being theatrical, the beer is well-kept, and the food punches well above what you'd expect from a pub on a suburban high street.
In winter, grab a spot near one of the roaring fires and order something hearty — the comfort dishes are what this place does best. Come summer, the outdoor terrace is the move: a cocktail in hand, watching the world go by on Hampton Wick's high street. It's part pub, part restaurant, part boutique hotel, which means it works for pretty much any occasion — a quick pint, a long dinner, or even a weekend stay if you're visiting the area.
Is it the most cutting-edge food in London? No, and it doesn't pretend to be. But that's the point. The Foresters Arms is the kind of place you keep coming back to because it does the fundamentals right every single time.
The Foresters Arms, c'est l'un de ces pubs qui font le charme du sud-ouest de Londres. Depuis 1861, il trône sur la High Street de Hampton Wick, et franchement, ça se ressent. Ce n'est pas un gastropub lustré de plus : c'est un vrai pub de quartier avec une âme, une clientèle fidèle, et trois titres de Pub of the Year pour Surrey et le sud-ouest londonien. La bière est bien tirée, le service est chaleureux sans en faire trop, et la cuisine est nettement au-dessus de ce qu'on attend dans un pub de banlieue.
L'hiver, installez-vous près de la cheminée et commandez un plat réconfortant — c'est leur spécialité. L'été, la terrasse extérieure est l'endroit idéal : un cocktail à la main, à regarder passer le quartier. C'est à la fois pub, restaurant et petit hôtel boutique, donc ça fonctionne pour toutes les occasions — un pint rapide, un dîner qui s'éternise, ou même un séjour le week-end.
Non, ce n'est pas la cuisine la plus avant-gardiste de Londres, et ils ne le prétendent pas. Mais c'est exactement pour ça qu'on y revient : les fondamentaux sont justes, à chaque visite.