Socializing in Kingston Upon Thames

“Brilliant service from the Kingston team, repaired my beloved tent and lent me the tools to deal with a bike puncture that happened just as I arrived. Really knowledgeable team that are familiar with the kit they sell. Couldn't resist picking up some more camping accessories while I was there, always worth the investment with Alpkit.”

“Excellent location, very easy to get to and set up in a good space. These guys fitted me in about an hour after I called them, for a spot half hour before they closed on a Thursday afternoon which was a really nice touch! Excellent service, great price (visit their website for a little treat) and friendly treatment. Will definitely take my bikes back there for MOTs and possibly even services!”

“Very pleased with the haircut and styling service from Omer today. I showed him a picture and he delivered the same, lovely textured layers with a perfect framing around the face. Highly recommend him.”

“I recently visited vape & shisha hub Kingston and I was genuinely impressed. The atmosphere was clean, relaxed, and welcoming—perfect for both seasoned vapers and curious beginners. The staff(sunny) were friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help me find exactly what I needed without being pushy. They had a wide selection of vapes, e-liquids, coils, and accessories. I especially appreciated the variety of flavors—everything from classic tobacco to exotic blends like lemon peach and passion fruit. They even let me sample a few before making a decision, which made the process easy and fun. Rating: ★★★★★”

“Very welcoming and well run. Lots of activities outside and in for all the different stages of development”

“Did the unlimited tapas, and paid the extra £5 for the full range of items. Our server was excellent, I cannot remember his name but he was very friendly! We were also in the time range for happy hour, so we got two 2-for-1 cocktails each alongside our meal. We then had about 4 rounds of food, which saved us about £100ish in total. My stand out dishes were the cheese breads with the garlic, the hot honey halloumi, the popcorn squid, the black bean quesadillas, and also the chicken wings were excellent!”

“The Canbury Arms on Canbury Park Road in Kingston upon Thames. A superb offering from the Young's stable. The service and interaction from and with the staff is from the top draw! A good offering from the keg, covering many tastes. There are also three cask ales on offer, including a couple from the Surrey Hills Brewery. A wonderful airy dining area and a couple of 'secret' patios. All great fun and lovely cold beer to boot. There is also a discreet, private dining area upstairs, ideal for business meetings, celebrations and the like. A must visit!!”

“Its a great place, a bit rough around the edges but lovely atmosphere, good buzz, really friendly staff and people. Drinks are super cheap. Need to normally be a member, but they also have occasional non member events like the beer festival.”

“We were walking along the riverfront and looking for a place to have a few drinks. None of the usual bars caught our eye, but the cocktail mene here did, so we went in. I have had the burgers before, and they are delicious, but I was pleasantly surprised by the cocktails too. The vibe and atmosphere was great too! Not just a good burger joint;)”

“Wonderful food, the best seabass I have had in a while! Also would highly recommend the festive panettone bread and butter pudding”

“Great location, very close to the university. The staff is really friendly and helpful! Everything feels modern and comfortable. Rooms can get a bit warm on sunny days, but it's a minor issue in an otherwise very enjoyable stay ♡”

“Nice river view, kind staffs, lift is a bit old and slow. Nice building overall. But closes pretty early and doesn’t open on the weekend ☹️”

“Rooms are spacious for two! - At no extra cost! Friendliest Staff available on hand! Kitchen is a bit small for people who like cooking a lot. Right next to Kingston Station and Cromwell Bus station, easiest way to access other places from by walking for 30 seconds either side of the exit. Overall a great student accommodation with access to a common room, washer room and a bike storage room for any extra needs!”

“A wonderful, friendly school in a beautiful location!”

“Fantastic hotel in a quaint part of London. Was surprised to see that there we many restaurants around and a large variety of shops. Also, Andreina at the front desk was absolutely fantastic in helping us ensure that we had everything we needed for our stay. She was very accommodating and understanding of our travel requirements. Would highly recommend this hotel.”

“My daughter has been at garden house for 18 months and has had a wonderful experience. From the moment she arrived she felt safe and loved going there. Some of her first words were her key workers who have all been amazing. Special mention to her current Key worker Geraldine and her original Tom, who she loves very much and who I trust completely to be kind, caring and understanding. Garden House also looked after us as a family when we most needed it and I will never forget it. Thank you all!”

“My daughter loves coming to her dance class with Traceworks. I loved watching the class and seeing her beautiful dancing. The teacher was fantastic and overall I was very impressed.”

“I’ve been working with Sally for the past two years, and the impact she’s had on my life is profound. She takes a thoughtful, individualised approach—adapting the time between appointments based on how I’m doing at the time—which has made me feel truly seen and supported. Sally is kind, compassionate, and deeply committed to helping her clients grow, always using evidence-based techniques that are both effective and empowering. Over our time together, she has helped me overcome clinical depression, social anxiety, and trauma linked to past relationships. I now genuinely look forward to our sessions, knowing I’ll leave feeling stronger, more grounded, and equipped with the tools I need to live life to the fullest. I cannot thank Sally enough for helping me rediscover a sense of hope and direction.”

“Small, local and personal service.Great facilities for your child.”

“Ckyra has been an absolutely outstanding Vice President over the past two years. She is, without a doubt, the most active and in-person KSU staff member I’ve encountered, always visible and approachable on campus. Whenever my friends or I had an issue, no matter how big or small, she went out of her way to help us as best she could. What sets Ckyra apart is how much she genuinely considers everyone. She listens carefully, gives thoughtful advice, and exercises excellent judgment in every situation. Her dedication, fairness, and ability to balance different perspectives have made a real difference to student life. She doesn’t just do her job — she actively works to make the university experience better for everyone, whether it’s supporting students with concerns, improving services, or just being someone you know you can rely on. Ckyra’s energy, commitment, and empathy make her a role model for the KSU team and a true asset to the student body. Having someone like her representing us has made my time at university so much more positive and enjoyable. I can’t recommend her highly enough — she genuinely goes above and beyond.”

“Bright Horizon Kingston (victoria road) is the best nursery. My daughter started going there when she was 9 months old. It has been amazing experience with managers Sue and Hema. They’ve been extremely cooperative and supportive. Staff members including Phoebe, Natasha, Olivia, Jenna and many others are excellent in their work. They take such good care of my little one. I am so relieved after dropping her to nursery. They keep me updated about all activities on app. They always respond when I ask anything on the app. They made us feel like a family and second home for my daughter. If I tell about favours that nursery does for us to my colleagues at work place and other people around, they always “which amazing nursery is this”. I aim to stay in Kingston only for this nursery. A happy mum, Ayesha”

“I have had a mole on my back for years which really bothered me and I thought was so ugly. The NHS would not remove it so I was so glad I found Samantha at Complexshone. She made me feel so comfortable and she was really caring and professional. The treatment room was very clean and Samantha explained the process very clearly to me. She explained she could not remove the mole but she could do a treatment to reduce the mole and after the healing was complete, the mole is virtually gone. I never knew this was possible and I’m so happy with the results and would definitely go back for anything else I need.”

“I completed the beginner and advanced classes over the summer and absolutely loved them! Colette and Robin were great at explaining each step of learning and we left feeling inspired watching them dance after their demonstrations! The class was a great size and everyone was very friendly and kind to us. Despite not knowing how to dance, by the end of the course I was shocked at how much I had learnt! They also helped introduce us to places we could keep practicing and dancing in London. It was a lovely part of the week to look forward to and I would absolutely recommend!!”

“Yvonne is absolutely fabulous. She has done my eyebrows and eyeliner tatoo for years and is professional, efficient and very talented. I have referred many friends who are also super happy with Yvonne's services.”

“Such a great dog groomers. They are so kind to the dogs and always listen to what you want. I’ve never been disappointed when I’ve picked up our dog. We once had to go to another groomers as we were away and it was so hot we had to get him cut. When we picked up our dog he was crying/whimpering when he saw us. Picked him up from Muddy Paws today and he is so happy. Having a groom isn’t his favourite thing to do but for him to come out so happy and relaxed is a testament to how great they are with him.”

“Brilliant local independent family run, proper old skool pub for drinkers. I'm lucky to live right opposite. Great atomosphere, always friendly. Nice seating area at the front. Very reasonable prices. Try it out! There is no food here, but some snacks and small bites sometimes. Now has a nice garden area at the back.”