Guidebook for Surbiton
Food Scene
A great independent artisan coffee shop. Best sandwiches with the exception of Ferdinand and Wells in Soho; book swap service; cool friendly staff; right opposite the station - my one stop breakfast/lunch spot.
8 locals recommend
The Press Room
5 Claremont RdA great independent artisan coffee shop. Best sandwiches with the exception of Ferdinand and Wells in Soho; book swap service; cool friendly staff; right opposite the station - my one stop breakfast/lunch spot.
PAUL Kingston
3-5 Eden StI love their cakes and french bread and everything that is quintessentially French
Fab because, also quintessentially French. Part of the The French Table next door, which continues to win awards. Heart and soul of Maple Village
14 locals recommend
The French Tarte
83 Maple RdFab because, also quintessentially French. Part of the The French Table next door, which continues to win awards. Heart and soul of Maple Village
Love Lebanese food - right on the River - great to people and boat watch whilst sipping a coffee or prosecco.
7 locals recommend
Comptoir Libanais
2A Riverside WalkLove Lebanese food - right on the River - great to people and boat watch whilst sipping a coffee or prosecco.
Busaba Kingston Riverside
4 Riverside WalkGreat Thai food and right on the River
Da Lucio
101 Maple RdFamily run, traditional, yet out of the ordinary Italian
itsu
22 Clarence StWhere I come to get my sushi fix :)
I love their food and it's 10 minutes away on the bus
7 locals recommend
Wagamama Kingston upon Thames
16-18 High StreetI love their food and it's 10 minutes away on the bus
One of my favourites. So easy to get to on the fast Waterloo train
8 locals recommend
The Real Greek Bankside
2A Southwark Bridge RdOne of my favourites. So easy to get to on the fast Waterloo train
The Fallow Deer Cafe
130 High StAwesome cafe and restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
No 97
97 Maple RdExceptional cocktail bar - top mixologists and cutting edge tapas
Sightseeing
Awesome venue, and beautiful gardens (part of which are free). The walk along the River back to Kingston is fantastic.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayAwesome venue, and beautiful gardens (part of which are free). The walk along the River back to Kingston is fantastic.
Richmond Palace
Always love visiting the Mews which used to be King Henry's wardrobe!
Marble Hill Park
Richmond RoadKingston Upon Thames is an old Market Town. There are Market Stalls daily and I love the old part of the Town as well as the addition of modern stores
195 locals recommend
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston Upon Thames is an old Market Town. There are Market Stalls daily and I love the old part of the Town as well as the addition of modern stores
Arts & Culture
Ham House and Garden
Ham StreetFamous theatre that attracts top and original plays as well as musicians performing there
72 locals recommend
Rose Theatre
24-26 High StFamous theatre that attracts top and original plays as well as musicians performing there
The cornerHOUSE
116 Douglas Roadround the corner from my house - hosts well known comedians as well as local plays
Tate Modern
Bankside
Tate Britain
MillbankEasy to get to via Victoria
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StParks & Nature
Richmond Park
Shopping
Heal's
49-51 Eden StI love Interiors - one of my passions
Jo Malone London
48 Union StWhistles
2 Church StSpace NK Kingston
2A Church StJigsaw
8-9 High StJohn Lewis
300 Oxford StEntertainment & Activities
Everyman Esher
22 High St