The White Horse, Richmond  

Newly spruced up, the White horse is Fuller's take on the contemporary pub/dining experience that's so fashionable nowadays. It presents little in the way of surprises, if you're familiar with the genre or Fuller's pubs. There's Pride on the hand pumps, plus Butcombe Bitter along with a few other interesting bottled beers, including a few Belgians. The food's pretty decent - modern British pub grub - not cheap, but not too pricey either and it must be said that it's the food that's the raison d'être of this place. It's not an issue just having a drink, but if you really want to fit in, you ought to be dining. The White Horse is a nice enough place though, pleasantly decorated and nicely organised to cater for a drinking and dining clientele and there's also a nice beer garden out the back. Indeed, it's all very nice, but somehow the White Horse doesn't feel particularly atmospheric. It's a safe bet if you're out for a spot of food, but if you're looking for a lively pub experience, you'll probably need to look elsewhere.