Pubs in Kingston

Dolphin Inn

Kingston, Kingston TQ7 4QE

Threatened with the loss of the pub when the previous licensee left a couple of years ago, the locals had the pub designated an Asset of Community Value (ACV) and it is at the heart of village life. The main building of the pub was originally three 16th Century cottages before being joined together and converted. The cosy interior features exposed stonework and pleasant low lighting. Home-cooked food from locally sourced ingredients is served; there are themed food nights and special menus to accompany events such as the regular quiz. The letting rooms and large garden are across the road which, so to speak, runs through the pub. The current owners took over in 2016 and breathed new life into the venture.

Scott Arms

West Street, Kingston BH20 5LH

This imposing Virginia Creeper covered corner pub has an upper and lower bar, the upper part being a series of cosy interconnected rooms, and a garden with unrivalled views across Corfe Castle to Poole Harbour. Two guest beers are kept, often from Butcombe or Otter and the pub serves local cider produced just down the hill. Excellent home-cooked food with some exotic dishes is served lunchtimes and evenings.

Hampton Court Palace Golf Club

Dillon Close, Kingston KT1 4AD

A 18-Hole Par 71 Golf Course set in the Royal grounds of Hampton Court Palace. History - Set in the royal grounds of Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Palace Golf Club hosts a wealth of history dating back to 1893, when her Majesty Queen Victoria opened Home Park to the public on Whit Monday. Two years later, sixteen gentlemen proposed the construction of a 9-hole golf course which was shortly approved as ‘Home Park Golf Club’. Since 1895, Home Park Golf Club has gone through vast change including 3 different clubhouses. One of which was destroyed by a fire in 1977. In 2001, new ownership changed the name of Home Park Golf club to Hampton Court Palace Golf Club, making considerable improvements to the course and electing to build the most recent clubhouse, which stands tall in the middle of Home Park's grounds. Remains of the old clubhouse can be found buried under the practice area.

Coombe Hill Golf Club

Golf Club Drive, Kingston KT2 7DF

Coombe Wood Golf Club

George Road, Kingston KT2 7NS

Kingston Workmens' Club & Institute

25 Old London Road, Kingston KT2 6ND

Comfortable CIU affiliated club close to Kingston town centre. Five full size snooker tables and two pool tables. The large function room hosts CAMRA's Kingston Beer & Cider Festival each May. Guest beers supplied by Heineken.

AFC Wimbledon

The Cherry Red Records Stadium, Jack Goodchild Way, 422A Kingston Road, Kingston KT1 3PB

Non-members are allowed in the bar.

7000 Jars of Beer

1 Crown Passage/ Unit H Crown Arcade, Kingston KT1 1JB

Bottle shop/cafe bar with 4 usually unfiltered and often container-conditioned beers dispensed from key kegs, including growler filling facilities. Has a few tables and chairs so that sampling can take place. Draught beer sold in 2/3 pint sampling measures. Around 200 different bottled and canned beers also stocked. Although only olives, biscuits, etc. are sold in the way of food, customers may bring in their own snacks to eat with a beer. Monthly beer and wine tasting evenings held.

Park Brewery Tap Room

Unit 7 Hampden Road, Kingston KT1 3LG

Tap room for the Park Brewery, named after its original location next to Richmond Park. The brewery’s beers are named after the historic and landscape features of the Park. The brewery moved to this new site in 2018, installing a 15 barrel kit to produce a range of cask and keg ales. Two cask ales are generally available alongside a number of keg offerings from Park and other local brewers. A range of pies is usually available to accompany the beer. May also be open on Saturdays from 5-9.

Whelans

20, Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5EB

An Irish themed pub situated opposite Kingston Station. Sky Sports shown. Regular live music and trad sessions. Also sells cask 'Whelan's Pale Ale', which the pump-clip says is brewed in Burton on Trent but not by whom. Excellent Whiskey selection.

Albert

57, Kingston Hill, Kingston KT2 7PX

Large Young's pub on Kingston Hill, built in 1855, and near the hospital - whose staff call it 'Albert ward', it offers breakfasts from 9 to 12 and an NHS staff discount. Formerly a traditional local, the Albert was opened up and redesigned in a modern but comfortable style in 2007, decorated with chandeliers, banquette seating, patterned wallpaper and the like. It has a large main room, a second room to the right, and also a terrace / garden down below. There is also a small amount of outside seating in front of the pub for the more hardy. Guest beers are supplied via Wells & Youngs but can include those from local breweries as well as brewery seasonals.

Albion

45 Fairfield Road, Kingston KT1 2PY

Taken over in September 2016 by Big Smoke Brewery and following their usual successful formula. Cosy wood panelled interior with varnished wood floors. 10 Ales available – including usually three from Big Smoke, others will include local and national micros. 19 keg beers also offered. Home cooked food available, with a half price main menu offer 12-3 Mon-Fri. Operates a loyalty card scheme in conjunction with other Big Smoke pubs. L-shaped interior with a small seating area to the front and a larger area to the side which leads to the patio garden with heaters. The gin distillery room at the back of the garden can be hired for meetings or private dining. Pub overlooks Fairfield Green and is next door to the sports centre. Quiz night Sunday. Occasional beer festivals.