The Canbury Arms in Kingston upon Thames

One of the best pubs,veg food choices limited but great ambience!

This has been our local pub for many years as our office is just round the corner. We decided to book our Xmas staff lunch here and looked forward to a great day celebrating but unfortunately I have to say the food was below average at best. Most of starters and deserts in particular were inedible! The prawn/crab cocktail was tiny and just smothered in Tabasco sauce making it impossible to eat and the Apple crumble was terrible. The bill came to over £1100 and we were offered a £60 discount which we found slight,y insulting . This was a shame as this is such a great venue and we have always had such a great experience in the past.

Full family lunch, delivered perfectly, thank you so much. Food, tasty and beautifully presented and service with a smile.

It was a lovely team Christmas get together and the ambience, food and service were spot on for the event. Thank you for making it a lovely experience!

Good tasty food, nice friendly staff, great vibes, will come again dog very happy he always enjoys the place whenever we come because they have dog treats

Beautifully decorated restaurant, attentive service and delicious gnocchi with mushrooms and crispy sage. I had the homemade soup last visit which was amazing!!!

Very good can't wait for our family Boxknd day lunch with you.

Went for work Christmas party. Pub itself is nice with a pleasant atmosphere, but dinner was served in a private room upstairs. A cold soulless room that sucks the life out of any party (with a pitiful wilting christmas tree in the corner). Food was terrible, lots of food left by myself and colleagues, the risotto had a pool of oil in the bottom of it! Roast potatoes were barely edible, sprouts tasted weird (and i love sprouts). Then at 10pm a member of staff comes up waving a bill saying it needs to be paid, most people would've continued drinking downstairs but this put an abrupt end to the evening for a lot of people.

Went for a Sunday roast with friends but it was an average Sunday roast! Was expecting the quality to be better for the price! Also starters were average too. Atmosphere was nice and pleasant

Our table of 4 was right at the back of the restaurant, close to the kitchen. Whilst it was quiet for us to talk, there was no atmosphere as we didn’t feel part of the restaurant. 2 of us ordered fish and chips. It was only after the order had been placed the waiter came back to say this dish was not available. As we were effectively the first sitting of the evening the waiter should have known in advance what was off the menu. Two orders were then Sausage and mash with crackling. When the dish arrived there no crackling. When we asked the waiter he did t know why but came back to say it had run out too. Whilst the sausages were tasty the mash was bland, no seasoning and not creamy and gravy was ok, tasted more like a granule mix. It should have been elevated using onions/wine etc The chicken schnitzel was greasy and not really enjoyed but the burger was good Sticky toffee pudding was delicious but the crumble was not a crumble, more of a floury/powdery insistency Staff were nice enough but we did feel we were ‘ out on a limb’ with the area we sat in Overall really disappointed with the quality of food I’m sad to say

Popped in to pick up wife from a do thing upstairs whilst waiting in bar we then stayed for a few. Really nice tucked away place. Seek it out people!

Great place for community and food.

Updated September 2024. I have reduced my rating down from 5 stars. The reason is that we often drink here as a family, but the price now of half a pint of lemonade (for our children) is a whopping £3.60, with a full pint costing £3.70. I quizzed the staff on this twice and they agree that the half pint price feels expensive but they still choose to charge it. So I begrudge paying over £7 for 2 x half pints of cheap lemonade for our two small kids and so will come less often!! The positives are its a nice quality pub and they sell Sheredrop, my fave beer. The food however has never been as good as it was before Youngs took it over.

Food was great and so was the service!

B and Charly were absolutely amazing and made us feel very welcomed. will definitely come again

We had a wonderful birthday party in the upstairs room at the Canbury, with a selection of tasty food and plenty of staff help with organising. Rebecca was great with communication and planning, while Charly, Mafi & Tatum could not have been more friendly and flexible on the night.

Lovely pub, nice food and friendly staff. Tatum and other staff members are always super friendly

Incredible experience. I ordered the brie cheese dish as a starter (wonderful) and the roast beef for the main course (large portion well served). The service was great too and the decor of the restaurant is beautiful.

We had the most wonderful experience at canbury arms. Stumbled upon this pub for dinner and ended up staying for 4 hours for pub quiz night!! I recommend this place to anyone and everyone! What a local UK experience. The service was lovely and I will be returning.

I'm a local in Kingston, and the Canbury Arms is definitely my favorite bar, doggy friendly and lovely staff. The beer garden is covered with heaters and a gastro menu is available, they also make an awesome roast on Sunday's, but book as it is very popular with families. Mafi and Milly always look after me with great service, and the other staff are equally great. It's my meeting place when friends come over, they always comment 'great local, wish I had something like this on my doorstep!'

The pub is beautiful, and the food was great. The service was a bit slow but good overall. The reason I'm giving two stars is due to an incredibly misandrist comment the hostess made when was trying to calm down my upset son after he was woken up by a loud noise. It was the kind of comment that wouldn't be acceptable at all if a man said it to a woman. was so baffled that my response was, "What was that?" to which the hostess happily repeated what she said, word for word.

Used the Canbury Arms’ private dining room for a corporate booking - we had an excellent evening. Brilliant space that worked perfectly for what we needed, great food and fab service from Mafalda and Tatum. The team were so helpful on email beforehand, nothing was told much trouble. Thanks team for looking after us so well!

A lot of the food ordered they didn’t have and that was at a normal time of 1.30. No calves liver and no pies but spent a very enjoyable few hours there all the same.

Fantastic birthday lunch in the beautiful private dining room. Delicious food and drink. Thank you very much!

Love it. Ate in the Bar as the Restaurant room wasn't full and we'd have been one of "the few" Trout and Gnocchi with Wild M both fab

The mushroom and truffle gnocchi was delicious. Lovely and attentive service from Milly. Looking forward to our next visit.

I have to say that this is the second time I have been here and what an amazing time I have had. The service is absolutely amazing especially from Millie & Murphy who served me whose service was exceptional I will definitely be recommending this beautiful place to all my friends and family. Amazing service which is good for everyone’s wellbeing. A massive Thank you.

Gorgeous Sunday dinner! The food was fabulous as were the staff. Couldn’t ask for more. A mix of clientele including kids who go outside and back in a few times, enjoying themselves while parents get to relax. Fine for me however bare that in mind if you want a very quiet meal or sit near the front door. Will be back asap. Thanks again to the lovely staff and book in advance if you can.

Went in for drinks on a Saturday night around 7pm. The pub was empty though there were some people dining. Dirty tables and Dirty glasses on tables and the bar. The beer wasn’t cold enough. Stopped going here a year ago as the place had gone so downhill. Decided to try again but it seemed no better. This place used to be packed but it’s not loved or cared for anymore sadly.

Lovely staff but—— having requested at the time of booking a quiet area due to 2 of the party of 6 having hearing problems we were place adjacent to a party of some 15 or so guess celebrating so sort of event. Not a good start particularly when other seats were available on arrival. It didn’t get any better when or meals arrived however. The menus look nice but they had run out of mash potato’s which was not the best start, however the fish and chips look very nice for three of us so things looked up a little. Oh dear not for long, my wife’s brazed beef shin and chestnut mushroom shortcrust pastry pie arrived looking rather like it had been thrown on the plate. The pastry turned out to be puff pasty and the carrot and swede mash that came with it really didn’t taste right. That wasn’t the end of it 2 of us had the calves liver. I have never been served calves liver which has been slice into thin slices and needless to say we’re a total cooking disaster, not an ounce of softness just wrecked. As for quantity, being optimistic let’s say 4 mouthfuls at best. The final upset was that any ice cream accompanying a desert had to be vegan; why on earth does a restaurant serving mostly non vegan food serve ice cream which is vegan. Would we go back, well we might for the fish and chips which I’m told were excellent or may be for the mussels which looked good from a distance. Shame as it promised to be a good place and also I hate having to be a complainer.

Lovely pub, delicious food and very friendly staff, highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Great little pub settled inside a quaint road! Mafie (manager )and Tatum (bar staff) really make each and every visit better then the last. Great service, I don't even need to give my order as they know it (I may add, I don't regularly visit, but they still remember my order!)

Friendly staff, with a gorgeous atmosphere, & delicious food

This was a social lunch with friends. We were all pleased with the food. There was a very good and varied choice including a sandwich menu. Service was exceptional and staff were very helpful. We plan to return.

Lovely building and okay food, but totally mismanaged, Ridiculously understaffed, i.e. one person covering the bar, garden and restaurant. Real ale usally off or undrinkable. Generally not very busy as there are better alternatives locally. I hope Youngs sell it soon.

Great quality food and good service

Welcoming atmosphere and attentive to needs.

Beautiful building, hidden down a cosy backstreet, delicious food on the menu, nice and bright and warm atmosphere. Great selection of beers on tap. Huge wine list. Would recommend to large families

Enjoyed the fast and friendly service and great food.

Great food with complimentary service

Rebecca was a lovely welcoming presence and went above and beyond!

Rebecca at the Canbury Arms is absolutely wonderful and the pubs atmosphere is so welcoming and inclusive.

Eaten here a few times and the food is normally very good. However, the food is often served luke warm rather than hot, particularly the steak.

Lovely pub and staff. Food was alright I gave it 4 stars as Caesar salad dressing was like water had to get more dressing which came out a completely different consistency (as it should) and think lettuce maybe could be cut fresh for a salad as it's not very appealing to have a lot of browning going on within your diced lettuce. Otherwise a good place to go and fairly priced for the area.

Friendly quick service and great food and drinks. We come here a lot as my dad lives just around the corner and the welcome is always fantastic, I’ve never had a bad dish and the atmosphere is always great. Nice decor, lots of space, bright and airy dining room, book a table and get there early. Highly recommended.

That would be Yianni not Yianna thanks

This pub is in two parts, a very nice upscale pub section and a very nice restaurant section. The food and drinks options are diverse and upscale. The bar has wine, beer and a good selection of cocktails. The decor is attractive, the seating is comfy and the restrooms are clean.

Family get together in a relaxing environment with friendly staff, Oscar looked after us. And great food!

First visit to the Canbury Arms. Very impressed. Really well presented. Had Sunday lunch which was excellent and then moved into the courtyard for pudding and drinks. The staff ( Mia, Milly and Evie) were very cheerful and attentive. Will certainly come back again.

Just a great option in the neighborhood

Lovely service from Tatem, she recommended the pies and we were not disappointed! Reasonable price for a meal of that quality

Lovely roast here today - meat was cooked well and great yorkshire puddings too! Compliments to the chef, we’ll be back soon.

The best Sunday roast ever I have had. The meat cooked perfectly. Needles to say I will be there again soon. Also the service is good.

We used their private dining room for a relaxed, informal but special event for friends and family. Great facility, food and service. Good value for money too. Highly recommend.

We went to the canbury arms with the family for a Sunday roast the food was excellent are server Nick was amazing and the pub in general was very clean with a great atmosphere will definitely be going back again

Brilliant sunday lunch with excellent service from Tatum - wonderful

Food was great the scenary is modern and warm atmosphere extremely friendly staff i would definitely recommend this place to all

Lovely restaurant and the tasty food was served very nicely. Recommended!

We had the delightful experience of enjoying a Sunday roast with friends at the Canbury Arms pub in Kingston. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the cheerful smiles and courteous nature of the staff. Nick kindly guided us to our table, presented us with menus, and took the time to explain the specials of the day while noting which items were unfortunately unavailable, including the chicken roast and a few others. However, we were quite pleased with the other offerings available. The food arrived in a timely manner, certainly no longer than 20 minutes, and I must say, it was wonderfully hot, with the roast potatoes being exceptionally crunchy. Nick was incredibly attentive, ensuring that both our party and the other tables around us were well looked after, displaying a delightful sense of humor as well. After our meal, Nick inquired if we would like tea, coffee, or desserts; only one member of our group opted for dessert – the Eton mess – which was once again delightful. Overall, we were thoroughly pleased with the service, the food, and the lovely atmosphere of the pub. We are genuinely grateful to have stumbled upon this charming establishment, and we are looking forward to our future visits. Thank you for a wonderful Sunday afternoon!

Curtis and Tatum looked after us wonderfully! Tha roast beef dinners and the burger were delicious. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks especially to Curtis for helping Betty into the pub and to our seats. 😘

Great day out with the family for a Sunday lunch great atmosphere food and service where excellent will definitely be coming back

Lovely food, atmosphere and great service from the team (especially Tatum!). We sat in the great courtyard which felt very private and beautifully presented.

I recently visited The Canbury Arms for a roast dinner and had a great experience. The food was delicious, with the roast cooked just right and the vegetables nicely seasoned. Tatum, our waiter, was attentive and friendly, making sure we were well taken care of. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I definitely recommend The Canbury Arms for a tasty and enjoyable meal."

Great afternoon thanks Tatum for the fantastic service!

Lovely pub, had a great eve, staff were amazing, food was average, not much in the way for veggies. It has an outside area, and it's heated what a bonus!!.

Lovely dinner here with great service from Bianca

Superb, lovely little find in Kingston! We were 12 guests visiting the private room upstairs. We were a little late and a little merry on arrival but the atmosphere from the staff was incredible. They made us feel so welcome and were really accommodating. I can't remember the names of the staff, but we visited on Friday 26th July.

Everything was so nice except that almost all items on the menu weren’t available, which was a shame. But service and staff were lovely.

Great service, lovely food, great place

I came for lunch yesterday and had a great meal. The server, Josh, was very friendly and happy to help us. Will definitely be coming back.

Fabulously well looked after by Mafy and her team for our end of term get together for 25 teachers. Brilliant!

The barman Tom greeted us with charm that immediately put us at ease feeling welcome in this tremendous local pub. The seating in the beer garden was comfortable and Tom kept us topped up with friendly table service. Couldn’t recommend this place more highly for a friendly, local pint with an authentic feel.

Small things go a long way- and table service top ups without having to even ask the question makes this a very pleasant drinking experience. Big shout out to Tom who is the main man who makes the difference.

Been meaning to visit this excellent modern boozer, great choice of beer, spirits and ales having not been here for almost 10 years. Had one of the best poured Guinness's I have had in a long time. Was very quiet for a Friday morning but to be expected. Service was top notch, highly recommended.

= OUR REFERENCE PUB IN KINGSTON = (just to keep it short and crisp! 🤣)

Amazing roast dinner. Very lovely venue. Very gentle service. All good here, definitely recommended. Also, dog friendly.

Great pub, with loads of space indoors and outside. Excellent menu and great service. It gets busy at times, which can slow service and food sometimes, but that happens almost everywhere. Highly recommended

Disappointingly empty on a sunny Thursday lunchtime. Lily and Ben were very helpful and friendly, food offer was a bit boring with very little choice for vegans.

Excellent Sunday roast and sides. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Service was very good (no drama when I asked for a different table). Will definitely be going back.

Very nice meal good portions. Really enjoyed the Sunday roast

Fantastic food! Friendly and attentive staff (special mention to Oscar)! Wonderful ambience! Cannot recommend enough!

This place was the best throughout my trip in Britain. Fish and chips was fantastic and Shauna's service was wonderful.

A very warm and nice welcoming pub thats is being managed well and the staff seem happy to be here. The menu looks good too will try on my next visit.

Thank you got a great night. You accommodated a large party at the last minute and couldn’t do enough to assist.

Thanks for having my friends and I! Great evening.

Although the service was good the food was not up to standard, we all had steak , we asked for a salad instead of chips and was charged for both , and as for the Eaton Mess it was just meringue with a cheep sauce , no fresh fruit or cream or , lce cream over all very disappointing

A dodgy caesar salad but quickly replaced and compensated.

Excellent service & Excellent food

Excellent food, great atmosphere

Nice place, good food and Aspalls cider on draft

Food has been much improved since it went slightly downhill a while ago. Really enjoyed it. Every dish was extremely well cooked and tasty. Will make this a regular once again. Well done to the new staff!

Dinner for a party of 19 in the upstairs room. Great service, and excellent food. Would recommend!

Gorgeous gastro pub with lovely interior design. Great outdoor terrace. Tasty food. Great variety of wines by the glass, non alcoholic beer and much more

Very nice pub. High ranking on tripadvisor where we found it. Quiet streets and nice garden.

Great little pub in the back roads of Kingston, I highly recommend the food here. it's really good quality, and all of our group agreed. The chicken, ham and leak pie was packed full of quality chunks of meat. The beer is good too 😋

Nice staff and a solid pint. Vegan burger was a little underwhelming for the price to be fair. Will be back to drink again soon though

To echo previous comments; I was so pleased with the whole experience at the Canbury Arms when I was lucky enough to be part of Dog and Vic’s fantastic wedding celebration. We may have waited 25 years for the bride and groom to get their act together but Bruce and the team more than did their bit to help all of us feel special.

We had our wedding lunch here on 27th April 24. Bruce and his team we brilliant to work with ,helped us plan menus, drinks, and organised an amazing space for us our 50 guests. The food was fab, the service was brilliant and everything was very relaxed and beautiful organised. We all had an amazing day, thanks loads to everyone at the Canbury Arms.

Food was good but service was poor. The restaurant wasn’t that busy but we have to flag the waitress each time for service. The service was lacking, wine was just placed on the table, not opened and not poured. Atmosphere wise, the venue is nice but lacking atmosphere as it was half empty lacking the buzz.

Ru lovely lunch and the staff (and punters!) were super friendly - will be coming back. Also v dog friendly and my pup got lots of attention and treats so he was happy!