The Kingston Gate, Norbiton - pub details
Address: 204 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6QR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 020 8546 4840
Norbiton (0.2 miles), Kingston (0.6 miles), Hampton Wick (1.1 miles)
Chain: John Barras
Pub facilities/features:
- Pool table (1), Quiz machines (millionaire)
- Children allowed (before 7pm)
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> Current user rating: 4.2/10 (rated by 24 users)
> Local guide: Surrey pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Norbiton and Dragon, Norbiton (0.1 miles), Willoughby Arms, Kingston Upon Thames (0.2 miles), Alexandra, Norbiton (0.3 miles), Albert, Norbiton (0.3 miles), Canbury Arms, Kingston Upon Thames (0.3 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Kingston Gate, Norbiton
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| The only thing that surprises me about this place is that they don't serve methylated spirit.....or is that a special for regulars only. razor - 25 May 2008 14:17 |
| Possibly it's improved since July 2006. It's true that you aren't going to find people called Jemima and Tarquin in here or a menu including sundried tomato bruschetta, but the Canbury Arms and the Pottery have that market to themselves. The Kingston Gate is a down to earth and quite large pub, possibly the only outlet for Shepherd Neame beers in Kingston, as well as the usual lagers etc. The Brakspears Oxford Gold has been a bit stale of late but possibly they are trying to have too many beers on pump and as a result the barrel stays on too long. There is Karaoke every second Saturday night and other events going on from time to time. If it was that bad a place the doormen would stand stolidly outside with folded arms and steely eye, instead of mixing with the folks inside. There can be trouble in any pub that works as a pub (instead of a restaurant) and for that, the Kingston Gate is no worse than some and better than many (or do I mean that the other way round). rainlight - 21 Apr 2008 21:32 |
| Biker, Im not following you, honest! I do drink in this pub occasionally and it does tend to atract a rough, coked up crowd. However, not everyone fits into this bracket and you generally get left alone. The landlady seems OK as well. I've never watched football down here, so I can't comment on the atmosphere during a game. I also have to say that I've never (personally) seen it kick off in here either, but thats not to say it doesn't have the potential to do so. The majority of the comments left are fairly accurate, but do bear in mind that this is Norbiton rather than Moss Side! You're not going to get beaten up or murdered if you visit this pub, but then again, theres not alot to draw you there in the first place. ratfink - 20 Dec 2006 16:30 |
| I think there has been a case of false representation by some of the above. The kingston gate is a well known sports bar and because of this reason attracts football supporters who attend the pub. There is the usual friendly banter between rival supporters and this NEVER culminates in trouble. All pubs have to deal with the growing problem of drug takers and dealers and like all pubs the Gate is doing its best to filter out these elements. this is probably why one of the above statements reports dealing going on outside. I have been drinking at this pub and others for many years and can safely say never experienced any dangerous or illegal activeties. I can't help thinking that there is a negative force plotting to discourage patrons from attending the gate. This strikes me as rival establishments sullying the name of a popular local pub. Jackstone - 20 Dec 2006 15:50 |
| Best avoided, it has ended up with some of the worst characters from the nearby Royal Borough Arms (now a agastrobar called the Pottery and serving Ballards. Beer quality poor to mediocre. wandsworth - 2 Nov 2006 09:13 |
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