Review, Food, FeaturesSophie FarrahLondon food, London restaurant, Twickenham, twickenham rugby, tommy banks

The height of hospitality

Review, Food, FeaturesSophie FarrahLondon food, London restaurant, Twickenham, twickenham rugby, tommy banks
The height of hospitality

How Michelin-starred chefs, premium wines and pitch-side luxury are transforming match day at the Home of England Rugby.

Despite having lived in southwest London for four decades, I’m embarrassed to admit that I had never been to a rugby match at Twickenham. The Home of England Rugby is practically on my doorstep, but as any local knows, you don’t always need a ticket to soak up the match-day atmosphere: Richmond’s pubs brim with anticipation, trains heave with supporters, and a lively buzz fills the area.

But recently, whispers of a new wave of impressive food-led hospitality experiences at the stadium had reached me — the sort with serious culinary pedigree and the promise of exceptional service. Suddenly, my interest was piqued…

Review continued here, published November 2025 on Essential Surrey & SW London

 
 

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Rebecca Mascarenhas

The leading lady of London restaurants

Food, FeaturesSophie FarrahChurch Road, Sonnys, Rebecca Mascarenhas, Phil Howard, Michelin star, Sam Astley Dean, Food, London food, london restaurants, London restaurant, Church road barnes, Barnes SW13, London's best restaurants, Richmond, Foodie, Londonder, restauranteur, Sonny's, Sonny's barnes, neighbourhood restaurant
Rebecca Mascarenhas