The Lot, Richmond

A fantastic little pub tucked away down Duke Street. I once used to frequent this place when it was a Scream pub, and it was popular with students as the booze was cheap and it had a jukebox. It was good mostly for those reasons, but still a bit grotty.
However, since i've returned this year, the management has changed, and the improvement to the whole place has been astonishing! Not only are the prices still low, but the atmosphere is better, the service is great, and the place is a lot cleaner and more pleasant to be in since its redecoration. The staff are friendly and professional, although not afraid to have a laugh with you, and the 'pub grub' is suprisingly good as it is so cheap.
A great place relax in when most of the other pubs have sports on, as The Lot does show most games, but not on the Sky channels, so the noisy sweaty footy oafs head elsewhere. There are two pool tables, a jukebox and some quiz machines to keep you entertained, and a load of comfy sofas. More of a lager pub than ale, but for the ridiculously low prices they charge, you can't really knock it!
Still a predominantly late teens/twenties presence on Friday and Saturday nights, but still a good laugh and a great place to start your night out. Each time I have visited The Lot this year I have left with a spring in my step, a smile on my face and still enough change for the train home! I shall definately return.

13 Apr 2011 12:05