The White Cross
A Grade II-listed riverside pub on Richmond's Thames bank, famous for flooding at high tide, when staff keep serving and the pub provides wellies, with a waterfront terrace.
- Nightlife
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
When the Thames floods the pub, staff bring orders to guests through the pub's On Tap app rather than making people wade to the bar.
Local tip
The pub floods when the tide reaches about 4.5 metres, so check Richmond Lock tide times if you want to see it. It opens daily at 11am with food from noon, and the riverside tables are first come, first served.
Famous dishes
Finding it
- Address
- Riverside (off Water Lane), Richmond, London TW9 1TH
- Nearest station
- Richmond (London) (National Rail), 719 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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