The Victoria, East Sheen, SW14

This is a small pub in a very upmarket area,and is gastro while still retaining lots of charm.The interior winds around a small bar,with the room nearest the side front door having unusual patterned purple wallpaper,while opposite the bar there is a drinking shelf with metal furniture.Around the corner there are sofas and bench seating ,while a lower conservatory has all tables set for dining.This clever demarcation means that it feels fine to simply come in to have a pint,although food will be served at any table,and on my lunchtime visit there were a lot of women who lunch,plus some young children behaving themselves. The food is very good,although fish and chips served on a flat piece of wood,with a tiny amount of mushy peas wasn't quite what I was expecting,however well the chips and fish were cooked.The menu is quite short with a median main price of £13 at lunchtime. On the ale front three handpumps were drawing St Austell Proper Job,Sambrooks Wandle and a decent Timothy Taylor Landlord which I felt was a decent enough selection for a pub where few people will realistically come here for a heavy session.However there is occasional live jazz,the atmosphere is laid back and the service very attentive.A good gastro pub,I will pop back and it's a good option if you have been walking through Richmond Park.