The 30 Best Local knowledge in Kingston Upon Thames

“Found this amazing shop in old London road…. A true authentic store selling unique clothes and gifts, with really great customer service . Well worth a visit”

“Outstanding service. Alloways in Putney helped me find the size of wood which would work best for my home project, then cut my wood to my amateur measurements, and finally taped it all up so it was easy to carry. Couldn't have asked for more. The bodge joinery is all down to me and, as professional joiners will have noticed, there's a lot of teak stain/varnish to compensate :0).”

“OMG biltong, where have you been all my life??? Drop what you’re doing and visit the shop to try delicious and authentic produce. Staff is very knowledgeable and will recommend you good bits if you’re unsure what to get! I can’t wait to get back to try truffle biltong. Great for gifts chutneys groceries and bbq. Would highly recommend”

“My husband and I bought our first property through Featherstone Leigh, we received excellent attention from beginning to end. Matt was fantastic throughout the whole process, he helped us getting through the unexpected delays and he was always available with any enquiry. Charley was also great, mainly around completion time. I’m very grateful with our purchase through Featherstone Leigh, would definitely recommend them.”

“Exceptional! I had concerns about my car and wanted it checked. I called Fulfords and took it in the same day. They put it on the ramp and fully inspected. Then brought me to have a look and showed me what everything was. They clearly explained things and cause of the noise. Even came on a test drive with me to check as well! And no charge! Brilliant.”

“BoConcept has provided most of the furniture used to furnish our new sitting room. They visited our flat and provided computer aided design furnishing suggestions. They were extremely helpful and the furniture has fulfilled our expectations. We are happy to give them a 5 star rating.”

“Almost every time I’ve been there, I have been given something for free. The other day I bought two bao buns and they gave me an extra two for free, this has happened more than once. Today I received a free packet of Ramen. There are so many more examples of this that I can’t put it into this review 20/10 recommend this place. Has a massive variety and at a reasonable price. Awesome staff and good service!”

“Excellent gem of a place. Constantly stock change so keep looking regularly. Staff really helpful and friendly. They do deliver for a small charge. 10/10”

“The staff at the Kingston office were brilliant in handling an unfortunate drain blockage in one of the flats. They were on the case immediately, organised someone to deal with the problem and kept me informed throughout. Highly recommended”

“Great service - team was patient and knowledgeable but not "pushy" . Selection was just enough ie choice of 3-4 but not 15 (would be overwhelming for a novice like me). And there was a bit of sales on too so great to have a good price points.”

“Thanks to all of the Team Members at Princess Alice Hospice Kingston ( furniture shop ) Old London Rd For always greeting me with friendliness & smiles For taking furniture donations during 2025 on behalf of a valuable kind person who’s no longer with us which is the way they wanted things Sooo people friendly who swiftly pick up on things if / when they see you & it may appear to them perhaps things may have changed & take the time to ask how things are Yes you’ve probably got it They’re kind & compassionate beyond what one may hope for in some less than easy times for lots of people Thanks kindly You are all appreciated J”

“There’s an older Asian lady in the self checkout area, running around helping people and she’s brilliant, always so efficient even thought it’s always so busy.”

“Agata and the team were just delightful. Thank you for all your help and support in finding my perfect dress. Took all the stress out of finding the perfect dress for a special occasion .”

“This is an excellent and inspiring college. There are many classes and activities you can do, a good eatery, and relaxing zones. Most of the staff here are friendly. I want to highlight some of them: A very lovely receptionist, Jackie, a friendly librarian, and helpful security staff, Cali. I would also like to mention teachers Petra Pinter and Emma Lucas. Petra Pinter creates incredibly engaging and dynamic lessons with many interesting exercises. Emma Lucas is a supportive and understanding teacher who always encourages students to do their best.”

“I love this shop. Have always liked Ghost clothes. Such great prices on non refundable items. Plenty of dresses to choose from as well as trousers tops and skirts. Good for holidays or special occasion. Also lovely new stock at full price.”

“Proper builders merchants. You got Selco's, screw fix, tool station on this estate. But PBM do the business.”

“Perfect they got everything needed best in town”

“Best place newly open nicely staf very politely”

“Charlotte hosted an outstanding wine tasting for my father in law’s 70th birthday. She was knowledgeable, friendly and curated a superb selection of wines from his favourite region. A fantastic evening and I can’t wait to pop by and pick up some of the superb wines that we enjoyed.”

“Is such a shame Porters don't own year- round and all fruit and veg any more. ... but they still keep a great selection of plants seasonally, and always with a smile and good advice if you need assistance with your purchases.”

“My experience with Newton Huxley while buying my new home was great. Ella showed me round the property and she was super friendly and knowledgeable. She was very accommodating when I wanted to view the property a second time. I also did other viewings with James who was equally friendly and helpful. After the viewings they were super communicative and quick to respond when it came to offers and helping me negotiate with the seller. All in all a very pleasant experience and I would highly recommend!”

“My favourite pharmacy. The staff are always polite, smiling and ready to help out. I have had Covid and flu jabs here the last couple of years and have had great service. The person giving the jabs does it without pain and with lots of professionalism.”

“Very professional garage gave top quality service and repairs with quick turnaround. Always busy which is a good sign. Highly recommend.”

“Lucy was so kind and helpful! Her honest advice really made a difference when we were choosing our sofa for the lounge. The order even arrived earlier than the estimated lead time, which was a lovely surprise. We’re very happy with our purchase and have just returned to the store to order more furniture for other rooms — and we were delighted to be assisted by Lucy again!”

“Absolutely a platinum level of service! Went to a different mechanic first to get my rear brake disc replaced. They tried charging me 250 for the part and nearly a whole days labour! Crown showed me the price of all the parts from Honda direct, and charged a really fair amount for labour! Not only that, but freebies like air in the tyres and clutch lever adjustments were also done! So impressed that honest and hardworking mechanics still exist!!”

“Went to hard luck today for a tattoo with jack ,the shop is lovely , staff are warm and welcoming ,the tattoo is brilliant , went over recommend aftercare,will definitely be back!”

“Very happy with the service both Osama and Yusuf were great at accommodating my needs and helped me with sorting out my phone and other purchases. Highly recommend and will be going there again definitely to purchase further tech items.”

“Ashraf from Rose&Rose was really helpful throughout the whole property purchase. I received regular updates and everything was explained clearly, which made the process much easier to understand. Highly recommend.”

“I went to a garage, and they asked me more than 1k to change the timing belt. I went to Meite Autos and they asked me for half the price. They did a superb job and the owner showed me everything they changed and the condition the old components were. They are the best and I'll go to them forever. Thank you.”