Discover Southwest London's Best-Kept Secrets
Pubs, restaurants, walks, and hidden gems in Surbiton, Kingston & New Malden. By locals, for locals.
Editor's Picks
Our Current Favourites
Whisky & Music
Grey Horse & Ram Jam Club
150+ single malts, BBQ smokehouse, live jazz every night in an 1849 building
Day Trip
RHS Garden Wisley
240 acres of RHS flagship gardens, 24 min from Kingston
Heritage
Hampton Court: 500 Years of History
Tudor intrigue, the Haunted Gallery, and the world's oldest hedge maze
Jose Pizarro The Swan Inn
Top 50 Gastropubs — Spanish tapas with boutique rooms in Claygate
The Plough & Harrow
1930s pub with a dog menu and retractable-roof garden
Rose Theatre Kingston
Peter Hall's producing house — Judi Dench and Ian McKellen on a thrust stage
Best Walks Around Kingston
Thames Path, Hogsmill River, and the spot where Millais painted Ophelia
Dog-Friendly Pubs & Cafes
16+ pubs that welcome your four-legged friend
Family Days in Kingston
From GoBoat to Hampton Court's Magic Garden
Directory
Browse by Category
136 local businesses across Kingston, Surbiton & New Malden.
What's On
Coming Up
Surbiton Food Festival
Various venues, Surbiton · 2–17 May
Tortoise & the Hare – Polka Theatre
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon · 7–31 May
Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail
Polesden Lacey · 12 May – 5 Jul
Big Mama's Door
Ram Jam Records · Sat 16 May
The Rapping Princess – Polka Theatre
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon · 16 May – 21 Jun
The Ram Jam Jazz Jam
Ram Jam Records · Sun 17 May
This Weekend
Explore Kingston This Weekend
Weather data updating... Here are local favourites:
- * Korean Food Trail (New Malden)
- * Kingston Market (Saturdays)
- * Thames Path walk (any dry morning)
Just Added
Recently Added
Bevan's Butchers
Heritage butcher on Richmond Road trading since 1929. Best for premium meat, Sunday-roast shopping and anyone who still wants a proper independent butcher rather than a supermarket counter.
Bill's Kingston
Chain restaurant on Riverside Walk serving an all-day brunch menu with pancakes, eggs, and classic British dishes.
The Black Horse
Large Kingston landmark pub near Norbiton station with a dedicated games room featuring a dartboard, foosball table, and pinball machine. Front terrace seats around 80, Sky and BT Sports on big screens throughout, and a kitchen doing British classics. Bottomless brunch on Saturdays, roasts on Sundays.
The Boaters Inn
Riverside pub in Canbury Gardens with Thames views, outdoor seating, and a brunch and lunch menu.
Browns Kingston
Riverside brasserie in Charter Quay with Thames views, serving classic British dishes and a weekend brunch menu.
Cah Chi
Korean BBQ restaurant with table-side charcoal grilling and an extensive banchan spread. Reviewed by Grace Dent in The Guardian.
Beyond the borough
Worth the Trip
Places just outside Kingston, Surbiton and New Malden that we think you should know about.
