Barnes & Our History
Plan Your Next Day Out in Barnes
With an array of historic buildings to visit along the river (including ours), walking trails galore and other hidden gems, there is always a reason to visit Barnes. Read more about what you can get up to and about our history below.
Thing's To Do in Barnes
Walk Along The River Thames
There are plenty of routes you can take to get to our pub via the river Thames, our favourite starts at Hammersmith. Walk through greenery on one side, or pubs and hustle and bustle on the other on this beautiful riverside trail before ending up along the river in Barnes.
Visit Richmond park
Only a short journey from Barnes, Richmond park is a famous stop off for Londoners and tourists alike. Pop there for a lovely walk in the beautiful park, spot some deer and then join us for a traditional pub meal.
Try out the Barnes trail
Our pub is enough reason to visit quaint and lovely Barnes. However, if you are likely to see and experience it all, why not try the famous Barne’s trail? This trails covers historical points of interest, the common, the pond and more!
Barnes events
Barnes has a whole calendar of events, for foodies, familes, music lovers and all. With Barnes fair, Barnes food fair, Barnes fringe festival, the Oxford and Cambridge boat race and more! Click below to see what you can do in Barnes this year.
Jazz at The Bull's Head
One of London’s most famous (and historic) Jazz venues, they are known to have music nights throughout the week with a focus on jazz. You can see upcoming artists, local favourites, and famous comedians too!
White Hart, Barnes history
Built in 1899, we have been a riverside landmark for over 100 years now, replacing a pub that had been along the river since 1662. We had a complete refurb in 2013 to neaten up our four glorious stories, front, veranda, ground floor bar (which is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures) and our outdoor benches.
Our beautiful pub has seen many finish line finishes of the Cambridge vs Oxford boat race, landlords, famous figures (and famous locals) and the construction of local roads and train tracks.
There’s plenty of history here, why not come down and see for yourself?