Guidebook for Kingston upon Thames
Food Scene
Local Hero
640 Fulham Rd.best coffee
Thai Square Putney Bridge
2-4 Lower Richmond RdGreat view of the river and good food
Don Emilio
4 Vale ParadeGood pizzas, nostalgic decor, great service and just around the corner
There's a wide range of good restaurants and pubs right on the river - take a stroll and take your pick
10 locals recommend
Riverside Walk Kingston
2A Riverside WalkThere's a wide range of good restaurants and pubs right on the river - take a stroll and take your pick
Drinks & Nightlife
The Toy Shop Bar
32 Putney High StGreat cocktails - get a balcony seat
The Rocket
11-13 Churchfield RdCheap drinks and great view of the river
Parks & Nature
3 minutes walk, deer everywhere, bike rental, good café, amazing flowers in the Isabella Plantation, great ponds to walk/jog around or watch the birds
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
3 minutes walk, deer everywhere, bike rental, good café, amazing flowers in the Isabella Plantation, great ponds to walk/jog around or watch the birds
Wimbledon and Putney Commons
Windmill RoadGreat for walking, cycling and jogging
Arts & Culture
A lovely walk to get there through Wimbledon Common and a low key slice of history
29 locals recommend
Wimbledon Windmill Museum
Windmill Road A lovely walk to get there through Wimbledon Common and a low key slice of history
Essentials
Large supermarket with everything you need. You can cut across the playing fields for a pleasant walk there
18 locals recommend
Asda Roehampton Superstore
31 Roehampton ValeLarge supermarket with everything you need. You can cut across the playing fields for a pleasant walk there
Tesco Extra
384 Streatham High RdEven bigger than Asda, driving distance and cheap petrol
Kingston Vale Sub Post Office
3 Vale ParadePost office and small convenience store just around the corner
Suroor Market
101 Robin Hood WayWide range of fruits and vegetables and middle eastern foods
Entertainment & Activities
Odeon Cinema Putney
26 Putney High StRecliner seats - very comfortable
Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston
Clarence StreetImax cinema
Bike hire to get all round Richmond Park and see the deer close up
11 locals recommend
Parkcycle Richmond Park
Priory LaneBike hire to get all round Richmond Park and see the deer close up
Getting Around
Get the 85 bus to Putney and from there you can get the District Line from Putney Bridge or East Putney or the train from Putney. During the week you can also get the boat from Putney Pier. We are also happy to loan out our bikes as long as they are securely locked. If you want to go to Kingston, take the 85 bus in the other direction. For further afield, you can drive down the A3 to access the south coast or the sights of Surrey.
32 locals recommend
Putney Bridge Underground Station
Get the 85 bus to Putney and from there you can get the District Line from Putney Bridge or East Putney or the train from Putney. During the week you can also get the boat from Putney Pier. We are also happy to loan out our bikes as long as they are securely locked. If you want to go to Kingston, take the 85 bus in the other direction. For further afield, you can drive down the A3 to access the south coast or the sights of Surrey.
East Putney Underground Station
Upper Richmond RoadPutney station
You can get the riverboat for the most scenic trip into London, although it takes a bit longer. You can use contactless or Oyster cards on the boat as with any other public transport. The boat is available on this route during weekdays only.
44 locals recommend
Putney Pies
2 Putney High StYou can get the riverboat for the most scenic trip into London, although it takes a bit longer. You can use contactless or Oyster cards on the boat as with any other public transport. The boat is available on this route during weekdays only.