The 30 Best Vibrant atmosphere in Kingston Upon Thames

“Had a fantastic meal here. The staff were warm and attentive without being pushy, and the food was absolutely delicious. Portion sizes were generous and everything came out quickly and fresh, chef Ahmed is very attentive and truly talented. I’ll definitely be coming back.”

“I went to Giggling Squid – Kingston upon Thames for my birthday. It wasn’t busy as it was a weekday, and I absolutely loved it! The staff were so polite, friendly, and professional. The atmosphere was calm with beautiful décor — lovely colours, chandeliers, and paintings. Everything was very clean and stylish, including the toilets. The seafood dishes were delicious, and although I had the lamb shank which wasn’t my favourite, it was still tasty. Perfect place for nice birthday photos and a great dining experience!”

“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.”

“I was looked after by Paige she was very friendly, making me and my partner feel very comfortable. The food was also amazing I will be coming back.”

“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.”

“Good branch of YO!, nice and helpful staff, same system as all the others and with lots of seating including many booths. Food is the standard you expect and a nice option for a lighter lunch…”

“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.”

“Private lessons are great, but nothing replaces the experience of performing in a band setting. Being part of an ensemble teaches children how work towards a common goal and how to see the greater picture they're creating on the spot, which is invaluable for early developing brains. In BSOR children learn confidence, self expression, consideration, and musical discipline. They are surrounded by highly skilled tutors who take great pride in what they do. Songs are approachable, and the tutors always make sure everyone is equally challenged regardless of their skill level. Teaching at this school has been a privilege and a joy. Seeing the proud faces of parents watching their kids do something they love always put a smile on my face.”

“Ben has been cutting my hair for over 20 years now and I wouldn't go anywhere else. He is amazing and knows exactly what will suit me. I drive for an hour to see him and it's worth it every time.”

“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!”

“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!”

“This was my first time getting a tattoo, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From the consultation to the actual appointment, everything at True Tattoo was amazing. As soon as I walked in, everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Vil was awesome — really talented, professional, and easy to talk to. I absolutely love how my tattoo turned out and can’t wait to go back to finish the rest. I’d highly recommend True Tattoo to anyone, especially if it’s your first time getting inked!”

“Luciano knows how to cut curly hair very well. He listened to what I needed and then allowed me to relax quietly during my cut, which I really appreciated. A great haircut, I will return for the next one!”

“My daughter has been taking a Ballet class and a performing arts class in Kingston. She absolutely loves both classes. All teachers are very professional, kind and patient. They had a lovely show at the end of year.”

“Lovely place, nice staff and food was perfect. Great home made juices with a wholesome meal. Highly recommended.”

“Honestly hands down for another GREAT roast I’ve had in England. And the fact I got a table on the day was even more surprising. The pudding it’s the best I had so far!!! I can’t thank enough to the staff politeness.”

“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.”

“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”

“​The Mill is a true gem! From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes you feel right at home. I'm a regular here for a reason—the coffee is perfect every time, and the menu has so many great options. The team is fantastic, especially Cali, who is always so lovely and provides exceptional service with a smile. It's the perfect place to meet friends, study, or just grab a quiet moment to yourself. I can't recommend it enough!”

“We went there to see "as December falls". I will be honest, I'm in my late 40's and went mainly to support my youngest (20). I can honestly say I really enjoyed myself, it had the vibe of a rock/metal gig venue from 25-30 years ago, everyone looking out for each other, but with a modern twist, a new generation following the old school values of doing their best to just love the music and doing all the can to help others enjoy it too. The other thing that struck me is the price of drinks, here in Surrey we are sadly used to being hammered by drink prices, and I fully expected the drinks to be on the he pricey side, especially as we were a captive audience, that had choice but pay the prices they charged. The date was the 15/08/2025 and 2 single vodkas with cranberry came to £11 (something). I have paid a lot more in places I have enjoy far less in the area. Finally, without going into detail, we had some additional needs, we needed a chair for the gig part, and honestly it was no trouble, we told one person at the bar, I didn't catch his name, but but the time we got into the gig part, all the staff knew, and were descreetly on hand if needed Thanks to all the staff at the fighting cocks, those at banquet records who ran the music part, and to As December Falls for a brilliant albeit hot and sticky night”

“Really tasty food, good service, and kind staff. I would go back. If you like home-style Middle Eastern food, give this place a visit.”

“Good food！the drink and desert is so beautiful and attentive. The food is also very delicious, and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very good. The staff inside is super enthusiastic and friendly, and the recommended dishes and wine are so impressive. I really like it!”

“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!”

“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.”

“fantastic service, food was delicious, very good will be going back. never in my life did i realise i had such a great food spot on my doorstep in a lovely part of kingston. the vibes the food can’t complain, will definitely be returning on a regular basis”

“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!”