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9 Restaurants in Merton Abbey Mills Worth Trying

If you are walking or fishing by the river Wandle, Merton Abbey Mills is a great place to stop for a bite to eat. This post is a round up of all the restaurants in Merton Abbey Mills.

Restaurants in Merton Abbey Mills
Merton Abbey Mills. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy


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1. William Morris Pub

20 Watermill Way, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 020 8540 3254

William Morris Pub
William Morris Pub. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

The William Morris pub is housed in a charming historic building that was once part of the Liberty Mills print works. It is close to the site of the original William Morris factory, which once stood where the Sainsbury’s is today.

This is a riverside pub with a large outdoor space overlooking the Wandle. Their menu includes traditional pub food like ale battered cod and chips, Wagyu beef burgers, and Sunday roasts.

2. Wandle Pirates

Merton Abbey Mills, 4 The Long Shop, Watermill Way, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 07429 317222

Wandle Pirates Surf & Tu
Wandle Pirates Surf & Tu. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

The Wandle Pirates is a quirky little restaurant in Merton Abbey Mills Market, with a pirate theme. They stock a large selection of rums, as well as cigars, and their food is mostly made from fresh, local produce.

This restaurant serves a variety of seafood including lobster, and prawns, as well as steak with rosemary potato chips.

3. Belgian Brasserie

Merton Abbey Mills, 2 Watermill Way, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 020 8417 1600

Belgian Brasserie
Belgian Brasserie. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

Merton Abbey Mills is known for its vibrant arts and crafts community. It has a craft market, theatre and art studios, where local artists can share their talents. It’s not surprising therefore that the Belgian Brasserie, is not only a restaurant where you can buy yummy waffles, but also hosts regular craft activities and film screenings!

Their menu includes breakfast such as smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, crêpes, and toasted waffles. In the past they have held events for jewellery making, Monet painting, mandala card drawing, and a Christmas bauble workshop.

4. Ban Yai Thai Restaurant

Unit 6-7, The Long Shop, 16 Watermill Wy, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 020 8417 0176

Ban Yai Thai Restaurant
Ban Yai Thai Restaurant. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

Ban Yai is a Thai restaurant in Merton Abbey Mills market. They have outdoor seating, and vegan and gluten free options. Their menu includes green curry, chicken satay and pad Thai.

5. SW19 Italian Pizzeria & Trattoria

Unit 3, The Pavilions, Merton Abbey Mills, 2 Watermill Wy, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 07429 381911

SW19 Italian Pizzeria & Trattoria
SW19 Italian Pizzeria & Trattoria. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

SW19 Italian make unique pizzas with homemade dough. Their menu includes pizza, pasta, burgers, and a great selection of drinks. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a take away option.

6. Ting n Ting

Unit 2, The Pavilion, 2 Watermill Wy, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 020 3784 7315

Ting n Ting
Ting n Ting. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

Ting Ting is a Caribbean restaurant with great food and friendly service. The menu includes jerk chicken, mutton curry, and Caribbean rums.

Ting n Ting
Ting n Ting. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

7. Assisted by Nature Restaurant

6a, The Apprentice Building, 14 Watermill Way, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 07878 199775

Assisted by Nature Restaurant
Assisted by Nature Restaurant. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

If you are looking for vegan food, Assisted by Nature is a lovely place to visit! The restaurant serves gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options.

Some of their dishes include Quorn chicken pad Thai, chickpea curry, and noodles with tofu.

8. Nanay Rosa

Unit 6, The Apprentice Shop, 14 Watermill Wy, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 020 8540 9402

Nanay Rosa
Nanay Rosa. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

Nanay Rosa is a Filipino restaurant. Their most popular dish is chicken adobo, which is a national dish in the Philippines. They also sell a pork bowl, and chicken thighs marinated in pineapple.

Visiting this restaurant was a great experience, as they have really tasty food and friendly staff.

9. Watermill Restaurant

3 Watermill Way, Wimbledon, London SW19 2RD. Tel: 07832 165439

Watermill Restaurant
Watermill Restaurant. Photograph by Olivia Herlihy

The Watermill restaurant is just a short walk from the Wandle Trail. Inside you will find a cafe, bar and carvery. The cafe serves classic breakfasts, as well as burgers and hotdogs for lunch. The carvery serves roast beef, roast pork or roast turkey breast every Sunday.

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The closest tube station to Merton Abbey Mills is Colliers Wood on the Northern Line.

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