Pubs in Kew

Just upstream from the heart of west London, Kew has a different pace to its busier neighbours. The Royal Botanic Gardens anchor the area, but the streets around them feel residential and leafy rather than touristy. The Thames curves past at Kew Bridge, with towpath walks connecting to Chiswick and Brentford. It's somewhere people come for a lazy Sunday or a riverside pint after a wander through the gardens.

The pubs here suit that relaxed rhythm. Right by Kew Bridge, The Steam Packet and One Over the Ait both make the most of their river views, offering craft ales and proper food alongside the water. The Greyhound Kew sits closer to the gardens, doing decent burgers and pies with a wine list that goes beyond the basics. The City Barge has a beer garden and live music, pulling in locals and dog walkers from the towpath.