Petersham Nurseries Cafe

A first for Paws on the doors this week.  We found ourselves having lunch in the rarefied atmosphere of a Michelin starred restaurant.  I'm not sure how many restaurants there are who have joined such distinguished ranks and still allow dogs in, but Petersham Nurseries Cafe does.


I don't think there's any need for me to tell anyone just how wonderful the food at Petersham Nurseries is.  See here, here, and here for lengthy critical acclaim.


You cannot imagine a more welcoming place to come as a dog owner.  The staff we're thrilled to see that we had decided not to leave our lurcher in the car and we were given a great table in the heart of the action.  Sprawling out in a nice comfy spot on the earthy floor in the middle of the glasshouse, Teasel was given a big bowl of water and advised by the waitress to keep her ear cocked for the prospect of any Michelin-starred titbits from above!


Needless to say, we'd love to come here for lunch every day of the week...

Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AG

http://petershamnurseries.com/

Tinto Coffee

Tinto Coffee is a great spot for refuelling after a walk around Bishop's Park or down by the river.


The front room feels busy and bustling, and the back room is more of a place for relaxing and taking your time, with old theatre seats and plenty of room for people to read the paper and for dogs to snooze.


There are a few seats on the paved area outside which get sun for most of the day, and if your prefer the shade there's a leafy garden with benches and a menagerie of different chairs and tables.


Light snacks and coffee are excellent, and there's always water for dogs.  If you're in the mood for spoiling your four-legged friend call into Bishop's Bark on your way to Tinto Coffee for first rate treats and chews.


411 Fulham Palace Road, Fulham, London SW6 6SX