The Bingham hotel is tucked away in a great location next to the river Thames in Richmond. First impressions are very good, the staff are professional and the hotel is immaculate. Before we have our meal we go to the bar and order some cocktails.
The Bingham is well known for its cocktails and its easy to see why. The barman is extremely skilled and rustles us up two delicious mocktails in front of us. (Catherine is pregnant hence the mocktails). My mocktail is delightful, I’m tasting something unlike anything I’ve experienced before and I feel as if I’ve been transported to another part of the world.
The bar is a beautiful grand room, full of comfortable chairs, very high ceilings and views looking out over the Thames. It’s all real luxury. The main restaurant is similarly impressive and we have a table looking out over the river. Despite coming across as a luxury first class restaurant the atmosphere at the Bingham is relaxed – something which is very rare in these high end establishments in my experience. The room has a warm feel and the service is absolutely first class. The staff are all highly professional, knowledgeable, friendly but also not overly formal, which allows you to feel very comfortable. The style of the restaurant food is modern British.
The Bingham is proud of its extensive wine list and rightfully so the wine we had was superb.
To start we have some delicious homemade bread – it’s amazing the difference good quality bread can make to a whole meal – it sets the tone.
Catherine started with Heritage Beetroot – chicory, horseradish ice cream £11.50
An interesting savoury dish with lots of imagination. Catherine chose it because of the horesradish ice cream which is not something you see on the menu every day! The dish was extremely inventive and worked exceptionally well.
I have Quail with butternut squash, quinoa and tarragon £11.00 
As you can see from the picture the presentation is superb. The quail has been cooked beautifully. It’s crispy on the outside and juicy and tender in the middle, The butternut squash is perfectly smooth and has a delicious flavor. Together with the quail and texture provided by the quinoa this is a perfect starter.
For my main I have the sweet potato ravioli with goat’s cheese, spinach and toasted seeds £15.50
A picture tells a 1000 words
My ravioli is perfectly cooked and the combination of goat’s chess and spinach is a classic and delicious combination. It looked so good I was afraid to eat it.
Catherine has the beef with salt baked celeriac, caramerlised oniom, variegatedkale £25.00
The beef was extremely well cooked and the sauces and kale went perfectly together. It was a beautiful piece of meat.
For my dessert I have the Rhubarb Millefeuille which also comes with a Rhubarb sorbet, ganache and cream pattisserie. £8.00
I loved my millefeuille which went perfectly with the sorbet which was a great accompaniment. This was a very skilfully created and tasty pudding.
Catherine has the Banana Parfait with chocolate mouse, peanut ice cream and salted brittle £8.00
Showstopper
Wow this looked incredible on the plate and tasted just as good. The combination of the different elements was simply divine.
The Bingham was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be returning in the near future. The setting next to the Thames is stunning. The interior and atmosphere were perfect, the food and drink was superb and the service was flawless.
61 – 63 Petersham Road, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey. TW10 6UT T: +44 (0) 20 8940 0902 Email: info@thebingham.co.uk