Support local in Kingston Upon Thames

“We had Nikesh doing our property visit today. He accommodated our request of date and time for the visit with no problem, confirmed exact time of visit the day before, which was very helpful. He arrived perfectly on time as agreed, completed checks swiftly and efficiently. Nikesh was very friendly and very respectful of our space.”

“Small but good for locals and commuters”

“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”

“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!”

“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”

“Always really helpfull staff and usually always have what l need”

“Solid place,the items are always stocked up and products are fresh”

“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.”

“Fantastic local shop and post office with happy and helpful staff.”

“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.”

“I attended the Day Unit at Kingston Hospital at the end of last month for extensive oral surgery. I found the nurses, especially Kim, to be kind and compassionate. The surgeon, anaesthetist and the whole team were brilliant. I am exceptionally grateful. Thank you. David Paton”

“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.”

“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.”

“One of the best boutique cafe in Hampton Wick (South West London). The Barista is very attentive to detail.Superb desserts, delicious homemade savory food, sandwiches, including vegan options. The homemade soups are great especially in cold days and is a great alternative. Stylish interior. Nice staff. The lady "Simona" is very friendly and she makes everyone feel welcome. When shopping in nearby Kingston Upon Thames, we always go to this cafe.If you are tired of the big branded coffee shops and you want to have a really good coffee, this is the place for you!”

“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.”

“Positioned right on the river Thames. Sit and enjoy an ice cream or coffee and light lunch. On a beautiful day it's heaven to sit there and then stroll into Kingston or Surbiton. Great selection of vegan items”

“As a landlord with a number of flats in Richmond/Kew I have really struggled to find a good reliable cleaning company to clean our flats either for end of tenancy cleans or after we have had builders in to a standard I am happy with. Thankfully I have now found Efficient Cleaning, I have used them a couple of times now and have been very pleased with the cleaning they have done. They are easy to deal with, good communication, turn up on time and do an excellent job. I will definitely be using them again.”

“Caring friendly service and competitive prices. Highly recommended for all kinds of work on cars.”

“Called in for a morning coffee and pastry. Such a warm wonderful welcome. The aroma in the place was amazing. As was the coffee and pastry”

“Perfect small theatre. Excellent shows with a mix of professionals and younger players. Take the family to see Cinderella and leave with a smile on your face. There is a good cafe for drinks and ice-cream. And lots of pre/post theatre options in the vicinity.”

“I visited the Coombe hill pharmacy for the first time today, and was pleasantly surprised. The staff were very helpful, and the owner was also very friendly. It didn't feel clinical like most pharmacies and was packed full of everything you could possibly need, from pepto bismol to lovely perfumes.”

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

“Very reasonable price and variety of items available”

“They have nice things bust still pricing so I just did window shopping.”

“I had opened ended therapy with Stephanie. Right from our initial phone conversation, Stephanie gave me a save space to be open an honest with no pressure whatsoever. Stephanie helped me view certain elements of my live in a more positive manner, which has really helped me mentally develop. I would very highly recommend and is somebody really cares about helping and understanding your issues. Thanks Stephanie.”

“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.”

“Great reformer classes and the teachers, Paula, Felicity and Heather are particularly good. If you want a challenge and technique/alignment then Paula’s class would be the ideal classes to go for. No one class is the same! Paula brings lots of humour to her classes to lighten the burn. The studio is clean, spacious and airy and there is free parking on-site.”

“Charlotte Adler has been specialising in family law for the last twenty years. She is an extremely experienced and effective family law solicitor. When she can, she settles her cases on the best terms possible for her clients. If matters cannot be settled amicably then her firm is well equipped to fight matters out and get great results. Because of her experience specialising in this field for so long, Charlotte has strong and well established contacts and links with the leading barristers chambers and other family law related professionals operating in this area which means she can always put a very strong team together.”