Socializing in Kingston Upon Thames

“Saw T J Johnson here - he is always first class - but the venue was great and a massive thank you yo the lady doing the table service - she made sure the drinks kept coming - and a very happy dispisition”

“We had a wonderful experience at To Kefi! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. A special thank you to our waitress Romina, who was so sweet and kind — she looked after us and our two girls beautifully. She even arranged for the chef to make some pasta for our little one, which we really appreciated. Thanks also to the chef for going out of her way! Excellent service and lovely people — we’ll definitely be back!”

“Dino is fantastic. We had haddock and chips and whitebait and chips with a battered sausage. Mushy peas were excellent too. Perfect traditional chippie! Thank you!”

“Evening disco for disabled adults. Wonderful experience”

“Quality. Variety. Been going here for a couple of decades. Consistently excellent. Always a nice welcome and attentive and confident service. Really good breakfast choices. Wide salad selection. Just addicted !”

“Fantastic Sunday roast, always our 1st choice of pub in Kingston when heading out as a family. Staff are really friendly and it has been beautifully decorated for Christmas. The Spring Grove has never disappointed us, top pub!”

“Great little shop with all the grocery essentials you might need. Very friendly staff too!”

“A nice little park. Since it's located a bit inside, i don think it's usually crowded. A very calm place with safe slides, swing etc to play for the kids.”

“The most wonderful preschool. The teachers know my daughter as an individual and more than anything she’s so happy. Storytelling, mud kitchen mess making, art and crafting, tool use; just everything is so great using true Montessori methods. My daughter has grown so much after a single term and I look forward to staying with Hummingbirds for another 5 years as I’ll definitely send my soon when he’s old enough!”

“A little gem. Went here last night very friendly nice lady serving us we decided to have the Korean hot pot as we had never tried before and sounded really nice. We had to move tables as all are not equipped with heat for the hot pot but it wasn’t an issue. The food came quick and tasted absolutely delicious. On top of that it was pretty good value for money. A nice little place with nice staff and amazing food what more could you ask for. Will definitely be going back.”

“I was visiting Kingston from out of town and popped in for a quick bite to eat. Great customer service, and the food was absolutely delicious. Will be coming back with a book for a nice cup of coffee when I’m next in Kingston.”

“A great family run pub with lovely, personable staff and amazing food! They really went above and beyond to cater to the vegan and vegetarian members of our party - the curry in particular was delicious! A brilliant meal in the sunshine on their lovely terrace!”

“Very nice pub. Good drinks. Great Greek food. Authentic gyros! Good bands play there too.”

“Like walking back into the 1970s. But in a good way. Had a couple of pints here with mates last night. The beer selection was a bit bizarre, with lots of porters and stout, but I was quite happy with a pale from Exeter Brewery. The team are super friendly and having left a bag behind, I was amazed when someone not only picked up the phone at 1045, but said they'd found it. The decor is like something from Minder in the early 80s. Terrible lighting in parts but there are areas that are more dimly illuminated. Probably a good thing! There's also a pool table and a couple of darts boards which is awesome. The audio system also sounds like it's on its last legs but I'm sure it's had a good innings! Anyway, who needs music. They had Morris dancers performing in the garden to last night. Definitely pay this place a visit!”

“I had a truly wonderful experience this past Sunday! The tomato salad was absolutely exquisite, a real standout dish. Beyond the delicious food, the atmosphere was incredible. There was a palpable buzz and energy that made the whole visit so enjoyable. It's clear that Albert is back on top – everything was perfectly executed!”

“Great food and friendly service Dropped by GDK and really enjoyed the experience. The food was fresh and tasty as always. What made it even better was the service from Ahmed, he was polite, helpful, and made sure everything went smoothly. It’s always nice to be served by someone who’s friendly and attentive. Will definitely be coming back!”

“Lovely little cafe. Dropped in before a meeting and had one of the tastiest Pastrami panini. Very friendly owners and lovely looking cakes although I didn't try any! As I travel around London regulalary I will definitely remember this hidden gem.”

“Great place and great customer service”

“​Stepping back into this riverside pub after such a long time felt instantly familiar and warm, it was an absolute treat to be back. This place has an undeniable, irreplaceable character, sitting right on the banks of the Thames in Kingston. I've always loved that slightly rugged, "dodgy" feel of the location; it gives the pub a charming authenticity that you just don't find everywhere else. ​We were meeting up with friends, and the entire evening just flew by. It's testament to the company and the cozy atmosphere inside that, despite being right next to the water, I barely had a chance to look out at the river! We settled in quickly, enjoying the convivial mood and some much-needed catch-up time. ​The experience was fantastic across the board. The food we ordered was genuinely lovely, perfect pub fare done really well and the drinks flowed easily. What truly elevated the visit, though, was the service. The staff were consistently pleasant, attentive, and made us feel genuinely looked after without being intrusive. ​For anyone looking for a friendly, character-filled spot near the Thames to catch up with friends, enjoy great food, and receive wonderful service, I highly recommend this spot. I certainly won't be waiting so long for my next visit!”

“Small but good for locals and commuters”

“My friend was not feeling well and fainted in the store and the staff were so helpful. Specifically Jameel, Selena and Maria who work in H&M. They were kind and thoughtful, keeping her company and ensuring that she was safe. You have a wonderful team that are doing a great job! Also the bentall centre staff Chelsea and Jordan were incredibly helpful. She is doing much better now and we appreciate all of the assistance.”

“Best nero. Lovely and extremely fast staff. Best coffee batistas”

“I have been going to Mikado since I moved to the area 4 years ago! Joseph is an amazing stylist and always gets my cut and style spot on. I highly recommend Mikado!”

“Quality products but above all, top-notch after-sales service in terms of responsiveness and the solutions provided!”

“Cannot recommend oranges and lemons highly enough.The staff are so welcoming and easy to talk to, a nice atmosphere in the nursery. The hall is set up well and not too overwhelming or loud. They also have a big outside play area with plenty of toys.”

“The best school for boys both academically and discipline wise.”

“Amazing school and good teachers”

“My son attends this school and my daughter will be leaving in two days could not of been a better school for both my children teacher and head teacher are really helpfully and caring thank you st agathas”

“My grand children go to this school. It is a wonderful environment for learning and they are both doing well.”