The Cardinal, Kingston Upon Thames

THIS PUB HAS JUST CHANGED HANDS<

And thank God, the last landlord was a nightmare and completely useless, not to mention his people skills (or lack thereof).

The new owners are a nice mixed group of Argentinean and English folk. Really friendly, it�s like a new pub, really good vibe.

They have brought in a brand new pool table, all new fruitys and the plan is to completely renovate toward the end of the summer (I was quite under influence when we were talking about it so don�t hold me to dates).

The Pub will continue business as usual during the renovation.

If you live in the area pop in and you will notice the change. It�s amazing the difference a family can make to the running of a pub.

Aha, I forgot to mention the barbeques�.

Not sure how much I should say about these, (afraid too many people will come and I won�t get any) but if you smell food cooking on Tudor drive, you should pop in and have a look at this traditional (looking) speciality. I am fully confident that these evenings will become legendary.

I was there last week, coincidently for the landlords Birthday. The night was a riot as was the landlord and I was so full (of food) I couldn�t eat the whole next day.

Honestly I boycotted this pub for 7 months previously because the last landlord was probably the worst I have ever seen in my life and I have worked in many pubs in my life. But I would recommend The Cardinal to anyone now.

Have a look for yourselves.

25 May 2006 15:04