Frere Jacques

Name: Frere Jacques
Address: 10-12 Riverside Walk, Bishops Hall, London, Kingston, KT1 1QN, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8546 1332
Rating: 8

French Restaurant in Kingston

8 / 10 from 1 review

Address
10-12 Riverside Walk, Bishops Hall
Kingston
London
KT1 1QN

Map

Telephone
020 8546 1332

Cuisine
French

Region
Kingston

Nearest Station
Kingston
0.29 miles

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Frere Jacques restaurant was established in 1994 on the idyllic banks of the River Thames. Situated next to Kingston Bridge, Frere Jacques has become "the place to eat" in the area offering a unique French Brasserie atmosphere.

All In London Review

On a sunny day it is bliss to sit in the covered outdoor area and admire the mighty river Thames

On a sunny day it is bliss to sit, like a true Parisienne, in the covered outdoor area and admire the mighty river Thames and the gently strolling people along the riverside. There was a time – before the recent redevelopment a little further along – when this was the only decent restaurant in Kingston. It now has many competitors but happily still commands attention.

It was here, around five years ago, where I rediscovered the joys of rose wine – a white Zinfandel to be precise. I had a chilled glass on a sunny Sunday afternoon and thus recommenced my romance with rose.

The staff are mostly French. A good sign when eating French food. And, like a good brasserie, you won’t go wrong by ordering the steak-frites. One of my favourites. But the menu is extensive so don’t be put off if you are not a great meat eater. Some of my vegetarian friends are regular diners here with me.

It’s not cheap. But the food is really first class. And the wine and service are both well above average. The covered outside area (which is heated in the winter) means that you get a good view of the riverside.

It’s absolutely perfect for couples on a Sunday afternoon and a fabulous place for a group of you to go. They are even pretty good with families and kids. And it always impresses me that there are often French and other Europeans eating there. You can’t get a better recommendation than that.

Reviewed by KimT
Published on Oct 1, 2008