A welcoming, highly dog-friendly Richmond gastropub with strong roasts, pizzas and portions, though busy Sundays and occasional service lapses make booking wise.
The Fox & Duck delivers solid food quality anchored by well-executed roasts, pizza, and fish and chips, paired with notably attentive service that keeps guests returning. The Richmond Park setting and traditional gastropub charm create genuine neighborhood appeal, though consistency occasionally wavers on preparation and portions, keeping it just short of the very top tier.
The Fox & Duck feels like a proper neighborhood pub with a Richmond-Park-after-a-walk appeal: wooden tables, a cosy interior, a fireplace and a remarkable number of dogs. Reviews repeatedly describe a warm welcome and a lively but comfortable room, with one regular-style sentiment summed up as feeling like the pubs of old—just without the smoke. The cooking is hearty gastropub fare rather than experimental dining. Sunday roasts are the headline act, while the menu adds well-priced pizzas, fish and chips, burgers, steak, pies and familiar desserts. Portions are often generous and the overall standard is strong, though a few diners report uneven execution, including a lukewarm dish, tough beef and one undercooked burger. Service is usually a major strength, but busy Sunday operations have occasionally lost their rhythm. Families should find plenty to work with: pizza, burgers, hotdogs, fries, sandwiches, fish and chips and easygoing desserts are all on the current menu, while reviews describe visits with children as successful. It is especially suited to families who enjoy a dog-friendly pub atmosphere; book ahead for Sunday lunch, when the room can become crowded and organisation less dependable.
Area vibe: Leafy, affluent riverside town with a mix of historic streets and green spaces.
Safety: Generally safe, well-lit high street and comfortable to walk in evenings though quieter after midnight.
What's nearby: Close to Richmond Green, Richmond Park, Richmond town centre shops, riverside pubs and railway/tube connections.
Sunday roasts lead the menu, but fish and chips, pizzas, hearty pies, and a few shareable dishes give you plenty of strong alternatives.
Expect a cosy, dog-friendly Richmond Park pub, but plan around busy Sundays and occasional inconsistency in service or meat preparation.
The Fox & Duck combines a fireplace-and-wooden-tables pub atmosphere with an unusually welcoming attitude toward dogs and families.