Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kingston upon Thames

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Queen's Head, Kingston
The Queen's Head, Kingston
100/100 (1014 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
British
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Beef
Roast Dinner
Lamb
Roast Potatoes
Fish
Pork
Yorkshire Pudding
Salad
Salmon
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Sunday roast
Cod
Burger
Puddings
Roast Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Seating
Digital Payments
Visa
Table Service
Free Wifi
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"My sister and her fiancé hired this pub for their wedding reception and we booked out all the rooms for the weekend. The service was absolutely..."
Naz Motivala
"Amazing Sunday lunch recommend it great gin and tonics and spicy Bloody Mary's along with nice staff. I'll be back..."
Nicki Potts
"Just had an awesome eating experience with my daughter. Staff were delightful. I highly recommend The Queens Head in..."
Alan Whistler
"The food is great and well presented. The place is absolutely gorgeous, I loved it!!! And also the staff is nice and smiley. Definitely I will come..."
Elisabetta AgOstini
"Love this place - gorgeous bedrooms, decor and food delicious. Would highly..."
Susan Tocknell
"Gorgeous room, beautifully decorated & comfortable. Lovely breakfast too..."
Sally McMillan
"Amazing Sunday roast. Very enjoyable afternoon playing games and eating great food. I can also recommend the cocktails..."
Sasha Crevin
"Thanks for making our evening relaxing and enjoyable. Great night, hog roast outside, singing inside, warm, family friendly and good choice of food..."
Nina Valentine
"Thanks for a lovely stay, def recommend..."
Sara Jane Wildsmith
"Lovely newly renovated pub. Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely outdoor space! A gem in..."
Gordon Campbell
"My family and I had a great stay in August this year. We loved the marvelous roms, the delicious breakfast, the helpful and familiar staff and the..."
Franziska Sülflow
"While staying here for 3 nights in the grand deluxe family bedroom, it has everything we need, clean and spotless comfy big beds, a big tv, coffee..."
Gilly Wong
"A real good find! Recently refurbished and very nicely done. Lovely, comfortable bedrooms with superb bathroom facilities, coffee machine & large..."
James Goodman
"Room was very good, clean tidy and modern, nice bed would have been better if the mattress was a double and not 2 singles bolted together, however..."
Tom Stocker
The Wych Elm
The Wych Elm
90/100 (2777 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Pub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Soup
Fish & chips
Sunday lunch
Beer
Soup of the Day
gin
Cider
Juicy Lucy
Salted caramel ice cream
Sunday Roast Chicken
Yorkshire pudding
Salad
Monkfish Curry
Chocolate Brownie
Chili
Haloumi Salad
Sunday roast beef
Sirloin Steak
Fish and Chips
Fish & Chips
Beefburger and Sweet Potato Fries
Nachos
Fried
Cheeseburger in a Brioche Bun and Chips
Salad with Peanut Sauce and Chicken
Roast Dinner
Burger
Chicken Leek and Ham Hot Pie
Roast Beef
Yorkshire Pudding
Wych Elm Burger
Apple Crumble
Sunday roast
Fish
Puddings
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Parking Available
American Express
Seating
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Visa
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely Sunday chicken roasts! Staff are very friendly and service was fast. The roasts can be ordered as a smaller portion too. Great yorkshire..."
Mina T.
"My boyfriend and I have had so many Sunday roasts and lunches here. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the atmosphere. We now refer to here as “our..."
Nalini D
"One of the elusive Kingston pubs that have escaped my reviews, simply because whenever I've been it's been too busy, or dark, or I've forgotten. All..."
Mark B
"We have just moved to Kingston Upon Thames and had family visiting from Yorkshire over the weekend. The Staff at the Wych Elm could not have been..."
Robert Jackson
"Great local pub with a lovely garden at the back. Food was delicious and the friendly staff were very helpful and attentive. No surprise that they..."
John Davidson
"Always liked this bar. Great service and good food in a nice setting. The one negative with tonights meal was the wine. I don't mind spending £40 on..."
Trevor Bailie
"A really superb all round evening at the Wych, thank you Michael, Charlotte, Pete and Greg - compliments to the..."
Paul Clasper
"*The best roast I’ve had for a very long time!* A friend has been recommending this place for a while now so I decided to book a Sunday roast for..."
Jessica Davies
"Welcoming team, warm friendly, generally attentive (we were a larger party set away from the main guests). Good selection of ales and wines, and..."
I Bennett
"Finally made it to the Wych Elm after living in the area for nearly a year. Lovely cosy pub with a nice vibe, and nice decor. Super tasty..."
Teodora Todorova
The Ram
The Ram
83/100 (2687 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Gastropub
Brew Pub
British
Vegan Options
British
Gastropub
Brew Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Japanese Beer
Pulled Pork
Salad
Beer & Fresh Air
Lager
Steak Frites
Scotch Egg Mustard Mayonnaise
Sunday roast
Suchy
Sausages
Fish and Chips
corona
Fish & Chips
Steak Frites
Fish & chips
Guinness
Curry
Paulaner Weissbier
Fried
Rhubarb Cider
Burger
Ale
Pimm's Cup
Beer and Wine
Fish
Beef
Vegan Breakfast Plate
Pork
Vegan Dish
Fish and chips
Sit down
Brew Pub
Pub
Gastropub
British
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"One of my favourite places by the river specially in Kingston. Lovely seating, indoor and outdoor.The outdoor seating is Long and has many tank..."
Esha Bhivandker
"What a fantastic pub! They have a lot of seating both inside and outside. They are dog friendly and even have treats and dog "ale" for our furry..."
Bev Owen
"It's a nice old fashion pub by the river. Interesting for It's design. I fancy Guinness but this time was kinda special cos if you look closer you..."
Rrahman Koleci
"Visited at weekend loud and busy good staff places for groups or one modern lagers beers and wine, good food, sociable meeting place, trending in..."
christopher swinden
"Simple pub, but worth visiting for the beautiful views of the river. It is not that big but plenty of room outside. I was glad to find a table..."
Laura F.
"The Ram itself was originally a brewery site in the 1500s, it was first noted as being a pub in 1708. Although this was a few doors down, and the..."
Mark B
"The food and drink selection in the ram is brilliant, love the location. Right next to the Thames, nice to people watch and relax on a nice hot..."
Mandy Evans
"Good location, great choice of beers and excellent bar food (scotch eggs, cauliflower..."
Fred FR (Fredfr)
"MIA IS AMAZING!! We called into the ram after shopping today to get some food and drinks and we were served by the lovely Mia whom I couldn’t..."
Luca Smith
"It’s alright for a pub by the river in Kingston. Friendly..."
Anikó Horváth
"Great experience the view of the river is superb and service is awesome. Nice variety of bar snacks. And an endless list of..."
HypeG
"Such a great surprise!!! Food is absolutely delicious. Highly..."
Wesley Ananias
"Such nice vibes, outside and inside! Good food which was nice and light. Loved the service and how kind and thoughtful the staff are. Big thank you..."
Lizzy Lukenuk
"The Ram is a bustling place that attracts a steady stream of visitors, and it's easy to understand why. Situated by the river, this establishment..."
John Giordani
The Canbury Arms
The Canbury Arms
81/100 (1504 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Gastropub
British
British
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Cake
Squash
Lamb
Soup
Beef Sunday Roast
Fish
Sunday Roast Pork
Pork
Pizza
Salad
Chicken Escalope
Spaghetti
Risotto
Bailey's Coffee
Gulten free burger and chips
Slow Cooked Beef Rib
Mussel
Canbury Arms Beef Burger
Fish & Chips
Frontied Rump of Lamb Parsnip
Sunday roast beef
Tapas
Vegan Feta Bake
Haddock
Barbecued Beef Rib
Beer Mate
Affogato Amaretto
Pork Belly
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Mackerel
Hamburger
Roast Beef
Sea Bass
Sunday roast
Chicken Pot Pie
Sausage
Roast Dinner
Puddings
Falafel Burger
Halloumi
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"By far my favourite pub to eat in! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and the food is outstanding. I have had the Sunday roast and can happily..."
Emily Mccorquodale
"Lovely place. Went there for the traditional Sunday roast and was not disappointed at all. The food was excellent and the people very nice...."
Florian Buatois
"Great place for a family Sunday roast, very accommodating for us and is usually incredibly lively! Staff are a good crack, has been our local for..."
Tomos Morgan
"My go-to pub for a Sunday roast in Kingston. Beautiful interiors and a very relaxed atmosphere. It took a bit for the waiter to take our order, but..."
Luana Fava
"Cozy ambiance. Indoor seating was really nice and spacious. The interior was amazing. We were a big group with 3 toddlers and they were able to..."
Karl Joseph Martin
"Very welcoming pub, lovely decor and the perfect place to have celebrated my birthday and with our puppy. They gave us a water bowl and dog treats..."
Michaela Pittom
"Everything about this pub is amazing. Good food, nice atmosphere, breautiful terrace, friendly service, what’s not to like? We had multiple..."
Rana Danaf
"Really pleasant environment, beautiful decor. We had different starters, fish, hamburger and falafil for the main course. The food was good but not..."
Mo
"We had an excellent meal here on a Tuesday, the shepherds pie being the standout dish. Special thanks to Liv who was brilliant. We’ll be..."
Jack Lawry
"We hired the private room for my daughter's 6th birthday party and everything was perfect! Great communication and organisation (thanks Yovela),..."
Rebecca Pearce
"The service here was great. Food was also top notch. We sat outside, which was lovely. My sister had some mocktails and really rated..."
Rea Mole
"I have tried every roast and they’re all amazing but my favorite is the..."
Gabriela Gonzalez
"Lovely old pub. Limited, but very well kept real ale - they only have two on to ensure quality. Was very pleasantly surprised to find Surrey Hills'..."
Oliver Allen
"I held my birthday party at the pub and the team were outstanding throughout. They responded promptly to my dozens of emails beforehand and were..."
Tim Otway
The Boaters Inn
The Boaters Inn
78/100 (6317 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
British
Pub
Gastropub
Gastropub
British
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Soft Shell Crab Burger
Tempura Soft Shell Crab
Roast Pork with Chewy Soggy 'Crackling'
Roast Beef
Bass
Sea Bass
Sausage
Fish & chips
Steak Sandwich
Fried
Pasta
Lamb
Roast Potatoes
Salad
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pesto
Teriyaki
Crab
Beef Dripping Chips
Fish
Duck
Beef Sunday Roast
Pork
Mussels
Crab Scotched Egg
Vegan Cheeseburger
Vegan Burger
Salmon
Roast Beef
Triple Cooked Chips
Chicken Roast
Beer
Fish & Chips
Steak Sandwich
Burger
Battered Fish & Chips
ratatouille
Haddock
Sunday roast
Crushed Avocado
Cider
Cod
Brownie
Prawn Linguine
Beef burger
Prawns
Puddings
Cake
Chicken and Ham Hock Pie
Sit down
Pub
Gastropub
British
Bar
American Express
Jazz Bar
Table Service
Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great service, found a table outside on the terrace overlooking the river. Ordered a pint of San Miguel and a pint of Orange juice for my wife. After..."
Richard Westover
"This place is awesome and the staff are always super friendly. Great place on a cold winters..."
Andrew Leonard
"I have just moved to the area and this place was recommended by a friend and local of 20 years. I will go out on a limb and say the fish and chips..."
Alex Sab
"One of the best restaurants I've been to in Kingston. The ambiance was great with a fantastic view of the Thames. Food was sumptuous and the service..."
Francis Torres
"Great food. Seem to have a lot of seafood on but menu was very different the next time. BBQ in summer lovely by the..."
Edward Kyme
"The service, food and atmosphere are all great. I like the tempura soft shell crab burger (they call it bun here) very much. It is just unexpectedly..."
Chun Mak
"Great positioning on the river with sublime views and gardens. I love any venue that focuses on pets and their well-being. Our starters were great..."
Grant Wood
"Enjoyed a sublime Sunday Roast dinner at Boaters with a view that’s hard to beat. The meat was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful,..."
Monia Zeidler
"Best place for lunch on a sunny day.. much bigger then it looks and a lot of thought has been put into the layout, if you weren't able to get a table..."
Frayja Tedman
"We visited here on the 12 July while on holiday, and enjoyed a beautiful walk through Richmond Park and then along the Thames to Teddington Lock. On..."
David Tallentire
"Dog and vegan friendly. Food selection was good as you have more refined items like roasted celeriac, and pub classics like Sunday roasts and burgers..."
Gloria Leung (ggg.avotoast)
"Delicious Sunday roast (best vegan option I've had in a long time), and lovely atmosphere with live music. 100%..."
Philipa Worker
"We had delicious lunch burgers and fish and chips both were excellent the setting is really nice next to the Thames definitely worth going..."
craig Thom
"Perfect spot by the river on a hot summer day! Great selection on the menu, staff are welcoming especially if you happen to have a four legged friend..."
John The Red Snapper
"A lovely pub on the Thames in Kingston. Airy and relaxed atmosphere. Prices for both drinks and food are quite steep - a smallish pot of chips is £5..."
Carr L
"Amazing , the staff were polite , friendly and ever so helpful. The place is relaxed and has a good vibe. I highly recommend this place. Dogs are..."
Lynell Fernandes
"I went there just for the river view from their balcony. And it was less crowded there than those lined up along the Thames in the shopping area of..."
Roy L
"Great views onto the river; wonderful menu choices; the food we chose was very tasty; the service was good, and friendly. We'll definitely be going..."
Adam Greaves
"Have been coming for Sunday roasts for years and it’s still a favourite! They do the best vegan Sunday roast, which has a delicious vegan..."
Kara Joshi
"Came here for a Sunday lunch, atmosphere outside by the water on the sunny day is great, family and welcoming. Food was tasty and roast well sized...."
Gary L
"A nice enough burger but nothing special. Great location by the river. We say inside late in the evening and appreciated not being in the noise..."
Colin Turnbull
"We came here just to sit by the river after a hearty bike ride. Beautifully located and calm atmosphere. The seats on the terrace are a bit close..."
Jessica K
O'neill's
O'neill's
75/100 (4252 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Gastropub
Irish
Gastropub
Irish
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon
Guinness
Punk IPA Definitely not Pints
Steak and ale pie
Espresso Martini
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sticky Toffee Pudding
PIZZAS
Burger
Vegan Jambalaya
Cocktails
2 X Magners Cider
english breakfast
Ham & Cheese Panini Philly Steak Sandwich
Beer
Gammon Steak with Grilled Pineapple
Chips and Red Wine by the Glass
corona
Macho Nacho with Pulled Pork
heineken
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Irish
Full Bar
Live Music
Digital Payments
Cash Only
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Buffet
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Accepts American Express
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Mid-range
"Came here yesterday to watch the rugby. Good pub grub, the sausage and colcannon are a firm favourite of mine and very reasonably priced. My friend..."
Marie Sheffield
"One of the best options to get a few drinks with your friends after a long day of work. The place has good music at a decent volume level so you..."
Sergio Portillo
"Visited here to watch the World Cup and was not disappointed! Food was absolutely delicious, juicy burger in a warm bun with tasty chips crispy on..."
c.austin
"Band was great. The music when band had finished was not good. Boring. Couldn't dance to it. Should play well known tracks. Bar gets very busy & I..."
David Gardiner
"The bar staff were amazing, so welcoming and accommodating - Eve and Charlie provided outstanding service will definitely..."
FonZz
"We were in Kingston for a lunch visit and asked my nephew to recommend a good pub. This was it! We were able to sit outside but the inside looked..."
Abigail Smith
"Always a good night in here live music followed by a dj, good party atmosphere and no matter how busy it gets the bar staff are on it getting people..."
Claire C
"I liked the atmosphere and staff behavior. The quality of the drinks also is great. One of the staff (bartender) is the best bartender that I've ever..."
Sajad Hashemi
"Great experience, caitlin behind bar made my night and delivered a great and fun..."
Jack Randall
"An amazing place , cheap food and drinks, the bar staff are all amazing , I apologize for staying bit to late whilst you was trying to close but the..."
Seller Sphock
"Great place, love the vibe and the drinks! Definitely check it out if you're in..."
Nandita Banerjee