The 30 Best Special occasions in Kingston Upon Thames

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Megan’s is a lovely place with a great vibe from the moment you walk in. The team is incredibly friendly and makes you feel comfortable straight away. The setting works perfectly for families, friends, couples, and even pets, which makes it really special. We came in for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food — fresh, tasty, and well presented. A special mention to Kaveri, whose cheerful and attentive service made our visit feel happy and relaxed. The little goodbye surprise at the end was a nice touch and definitely made us want to return.”

“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!”

“We visited here on a Saturday around 3pm for a celebration dinner. We booked in advance for inside seating. There is outside seating which is perfect on a sunny date as right next to the river. The staff were very welcoming and helpful with their recommendations for food and drinks. We all opted for three courses, they do have weekend set Menus which is worth a look. All the meals arrived in perfect timing, they gave enough time between each meal so it wasn’t rushed. Everything was cooked beautifully and a really enjoyable meal. We will definitely be visiting again!”

“Lovely pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are friendly and always ready to help, offering great recommendations for drinks. The food is delicious, with generous portions and plenty of flavour. There’s a wide variety of beers and other liquors to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. A great spot for a relaxed and enjoyable time!,”

“The food was brilliant with lots of vegetarian choices! The waiters Joseph, Othniel and a Turkish girl, provided excellent advice, marvellous service and good conversation. Bravo. Made the whole experience very special.”

“Thanks to the very kind and skilled assistant who helped me choose the earrings with the red hearts yesterday and gave me plenty of advice and encouragement. She is a great seller.”

“A big shout out at the Kingston upon Thames store; Zoe, Shreya, Jasmine and Maeve were awesome, super helpful and superb ambassadors of the UNIQLO brand - thank you!”

“Nice and clean grocery store with a great selection of world foods. The bakery section is amazing — fresh bread and lots of variety. Always a good shopping experience!”

“What an incredible find five minutes walk from the town centre. Very tastefully decorated in a minimalistic fashion. Everything looked freshly refurbished. The bedroom and en suite bathroom looked as though they had been recently decorated and were very nicely done. No expense had been spared. My only complaints were that the upstairs hallway was unbearably hot and nobody attended to the room whilst we were out. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful stay here. The available food was unusual and not as described on their website so be aware but it was still tasty and served its purpose of filling us up before we went out. There is onsite parking which consisted of two spaces and a disabled bay so they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. I believe that there is public parking nearby but cannot confirm.”

“I am really surprised this place hasn't got a higher rating. Delicious food, good service, all well presented. A friend took me for my birthday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. Had the mixed starter platter and red curry. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Nicely decorated inside, also has some outdoor seating with great river views.”

“Very ‘authentic’ HK style dimsum - love it here! A little bit pricey, but hey it is Kingston after all! Lucky to have this spot as a local restaurant. They have changed owner / name of the restaurant recently- FYI. Fav dishes so far - the siu mai, har gau, pork buns, custard cream buns and the pork pastry. Decent beef hor fun.”

“Went into Hotters at Kingston on Thames on Saturday 23rd November 2024 and was greeted by a really wonderful young lady called Imogen. I explained how I suffer with swollen feet and ankles and am unable to wear the many pairs of hotter shoes and boots I own. She listened to my needs and went above and beyond in helping me. She was empathic, caring, genuine and nothing was too much trouble. This member of staff is an absolute credit to Hotters, the service and trouble she took was exemplary. She sold me 1 pair of boots and I also ordered another pair in black. My feet aren't cold, I'm comfortable and I had a very touching experience with an absolutely amazing member of staff. THANK YOU IMOGEN X”

“Fab clothes at affordable prices. Devastated to find you're not in Castle Street anymore. Have you relocated? If so where? Desperate as bought all my clothes from you!”

“Came in to see a suit I’d seen online and to seek some advice. The wonderful Amy was quick to see me and answered all my questions, gave me some great advice and gave me so many options to try on. I didn’t buy anything but the care and attention she gave to helping me out in finding the right colour, fit and style really left a mark on me - she was so lovely, polite and helpful the entire time even after I’d expressed I wasn’t buying on the day. When I do buy she’ll be the first person I speak to! Thank you Amy!”

“Lovely food and the general vibe is very friendly too :)”

“I have been getting my eyebrows threaded by Elizabeth for years now, she is the best around! She is always professional, helpful, friendly, and does such a great job. I will never get them done by anyone else! I always leave feeling happy and taken care of.”

“Very good service and hair styling, and after care by Kim.”

“Highly recommended! The owners are so knowledgeable and super friendly, selling the finest quality products. We wouldn’t shop anywhere else.”

“Not had fish and chips for years. Looked up where to go as my son requested a bday treat while keeping up his lent restrictions. Our meals were all very good, especially the size and batter on the fish. Was crispy, not wet or stodgy at all. The owner Sam was very friendly, welcoming and went out of his way to accommodate us. He even threw in extra chips and a really lovely fresh salad for free. My mum was fascinated by how clean the shop was too. Would definitely visit again and recommend to others. All over great experience from start to finish!!”

“I visited Bindaas Kingston Restaurant with my family on December 14th 2025, and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home—their hospitality was truly outstanding and created a welcoming atmosphere. The food was excellent, with every dish full of flavor and beautifully presented. The menu has a variety of options, and each item we ordered exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Bindaas Kingston Restaurant for anyone looking for great food and a friendly, welcoming place to dine. We will definitely be returning, and I encourage others to visit as well!”

“Delicious food, quick service, central location (hidden away). We’ve had the carbonara, spinach & ricotta ravioli, crab ravioli, black spaghetti with seafood*, lemon & prawn linguine*, black seafood risotto and wild boar ravioli. All were super tasty. Also the feta with honey is so good. Great selection of juices, smoothies, coffee. Delighted to realise Nakos is now open in the evenings for dinner too! And dog friendly. (*see photos). Nakos has become my favourite place to eat in Kingston!”

“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.”

“I will never go to another hairdresser again. Yasmin always gets my hair exactly how I want it and she is just the sweetest person. She will make your appointment personal to you and really provides the best experience. I always leave that salon with a smile on my face”

“Maisie was patient and carried on styling my hair once dry until I was happy and I didn’t feel rushed at all - because of that got exactly what I wanted and am really happy! Cub the dog was also a big bonus”

“Excellent haircut - in fact the best I have ever had with low lights. Akeem is such a talented , nice guy. So glad I met him as I will never look for another hairdresser again!”

“I hadn't had my hair cut for a number of years and I was quite nervous about getting my hair done. Michelle was very gentle and kind with me and took it slowly so I was with her each step of the way. My hair turned out lovely and I felt getting my hair done had a bigger impact on me than I was expecting. I will definitely be continuing to get my hair cut here. Thank you!”

“Customer service, quality of the work and literally everything deserves the praise! I’m so happy I found this place in Hampton Wick where I feel confident in trusting my hair for the best specialists. Special shout out to Mihai who helped me to choose what I really wanted to do with my hair and gave the best advice on what and how suits me. Thank you ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”