Fulham finally has a riverside worth lingering on. Fulham Pier opened up the Thames at Craven Cottage to everyone, not just match-goers, and it is the strongest pick here for a sunny-evening drink: bars and restaurants right on the water, Bishops Park behind you, and the river doing the rest. It is not a big strip -- this is a short, opinionated list of the places actually worth your time down there.
Fulham finally has a riverside worth lingering on. Fulham Pier opened up the Thames at Craven Cottage to everyone, not just match-goers, and it is the strongest pick here for a sunny-evening drink: bars and restaurants right on the water, Bishops Park behind you, and the river doing the rest. It is not a big strip -- this is a short, opinionated list of the places actually worth your time down there.Read the noteHide the note
Fulham finally has a riverside worth lingering on. Fulham Pier opened up the Thames at Craven Cottage to everyone, not just match-goers, and it is the strongest pick here for a sunny-evening drink: bars and restaurants right on the water, Bishops Park behind you, and the river doing the rest. It is not a big strip -- this is a short, opinionated list of the places actually worth your time down there.
The local tip: Check the fixture list before heading down — it closes on Fulham match days. On a clear evening the riverside tables are the point.
Opened in June 2025 as part of Fulham FC's Riverside Stand redevelopment. A year-round riverside destination with food hall, entertainment venues, comedy nights, roller disco, wine clubs, and fitness classes. Free entry and usually open 8am-11pm, but closed on Fulham FC matchdays.
The local tip: The steak frites is a sure bet. Ask for a window table
Modern British seasonal cooking at the new Fulham Pier, curated by Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt, with floor-to-ceiling Thames views and a terrace for al fresco dining. The menu changes with the seasons and tips its hat to the cookery writer Constance Spry, and the wine list runs to more than two hundred options. For all the pedigree there are no airs and graces — dogs welcome, no dress code — and it remains one of SW6's most exciting recent openings.
Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, London SW6 6HH
Special OccasionDate NightGreat ViewOutdoor SeatingDog Friendly
The local tip: The Prosecco bar downstairs is a nice touch. Good wine list
The riverside cocktail and wine bar at Fulham Pier, part of Adam Byatt's Brasserie Constance project. Floor-to-ceiling Thames views, a deep wine list curated by the Trinity sommelier team, and a concise cocktail menu. This is the most elevated drinking experience in Fulham right now, proper mixology with a river panorama. Small plates available. Closed on Fulham FC match days, which is either a blessing or a curse depending on your perspective.
Level 1, Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, London SW6 6HH
The local tip: The riverside terrace on a summer evening is hard to beat
A proper riverside pub tucked away on Rainville Road with one of the best beer gardens in west London. The Crabtree sits right on the Thames and on a sunny day there's nowhere you'd rather be. The inside is classic pub territory — warm, wood-panelled, with a decent selection of ales. Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon watching the river traffic, or a post-match pint after walking along from Craven Cottage.
Fulham Pier is the riverside development that grew up around Craven Cottage when Fulham FC finished the new Riverside Stand in 2025. It turned a stretch of Thames-side that used to be locked behind the stadium on non-match days into a proper public destination: a row of bars, restaurants and coffee with the river on one side and Bishops Park on the other. On a clear evening, with the sun going down over the water, it is one of the best spots in SW6 for a drink.
Best for a riverside drink
The draw here is the view, and the places that make the most of it are the ones to book. Brasserie Constance and its sibling bar Flo sit right on the water, and The Crabtree -- a few minutes upriver in Bishops Park -- has one of the best pub gardens on this stretch of the Thames. Come early on a sunny weekend; the terraces fill fast and the good tables go first.
How this list is put together
These are Andrew's personal Fulham picks, not a comprehensive round-up. No paid placements and no PR-driven ordering. The list starts with editorial judgment and is informed by anonymous agree/disagree votes. If a place closes or no longer earns its place, it can be removed after review.
Frequently asked
Where is Fulham Pier?
Fulham Pier is on the Thames at Craven Cottage in Fulham, SW6, alongside Bishops Park. The nearest Tube station is Putney Bridge on the District line; the walk to the Pier continues north through Bishops Park.
What is there to do at Fulham Pier?
Eat and drink with a river view. The Pier is a cluster of riverside bars, restaurants and coffee shops next to Fulham FC, with Bishops Park and the Thames Path right alongside for a walk before or after.
Do you need a match ticket to visit Fulham Pier?
No. The riverside bars and restaurants are open to the public on non-match days as well as match days -- you do not need a Fulham FC ticket to visit.
