The White Cross, Richmond

Location x 3. Always loved this pub, since seeing the neon glow from the sign from a distance on a dusk time walk along the Thames. First visit in 10 years and its not changed. Central bar with tables all around. Bay window with a fine view over the Bridge and Waterfront. Youngs house.... with their regular beers on. Never going to set the world on fire but often a pub is more than the beer.

A large Youngs pub by the river, making the most of its upstairs dining room and in summer the outside terrace area which is right by the water (and at high tide very close to it indeed … access can be impeded by the Thames!). There is no longer a carvery, it is now table service which means the downstairs is a bit more civilised and indeed the downstairs bar is remarkably cosy and pleasant considering the way this place can be mobbed on a warm weekend (although if you sit right by the window you risk breathing the outside sitters' cigarette smoke). Access is good from the landward side although the whole riverside is on a bit of a slope at this point. Toilets are downstairs. Beers were Youngs Ordinary - very palatable - and TfA Naked Ladies ("settling" according to the label on the pump clip, which is honest of them at least). Beer wasn't cheap if I recall but eye-watering was three pounds for a can of cola (50p or so in a shop). The White Cross is going to be popular given its size and position but it is worth a visit.