Stunning views of the river Thames, but the service isn't good and staff are quite rude the last time we went.Walkability: Perfect location.
Dave Miles
Limited menu and several items out of stock on our post-Christmas visit. Also poor for special dietary requirements, Nothing Gluten free.That said the food they had was good and a big plus they could accommodate our party of eight which other places in the area could not.Would go back for a waterside drink but probably not to eat.
Eva Ferlez
Excellent bar and wait staff, very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Nice atmosphere and great view over the river.
Brad Cohen
The food we ordered was very tasty but did take longer than usual to arrive.The service was very strange as once we ordered at the bar the bar man would shout across to our table for us to collect our drinks at the bar. I could understand this at busy times but there was only 2 other tables occupied. It almost seemed like he was allergic to leave his side of the bar.Atmosphere also slightly lacking. Some music wouldn’t go astray.
wolfgangp163
I was drawn in on a beautiful sunny September Saturday afternoon by their very inviting large outdoor seating area directly adjacent to the river Thames - with truly beautiful peaceful views to be enjoyed. Had a very tasty Samuel Smith Pure Brewed Organic Lager - which sounded interesting and tempting amongst their choice of non-mainstream beers. Priced at £6.80 slightly higher than usual, but acceptable. Only slightly disappointed - and reason for 4 instead of 5 stars - that their card machine didn’t work, despite 3 attempts my debit card was declined. I had fortunately enough cash on me to pay for my beer - but it left a sour taste in my mouth and an obvious concern as I was sure to have sufficient funds in my account. Which went as far that when I went a couple of hours later to another pub I didn’t even try to pay by card to avoid a further embarrassment - and trying to worry about it later, let it not spoil a nice day out. But before leaving Kingston and heading home I used with my debit card a cash machine to withdraw £50 and used the same card shortly after to pay for my bus fare to take me home that day. That’s proof enough that the fault clearly must have been by the card machine at The Gazebo. No apologies by the staff either…
Wolfgang P
I was drawn in on a beautiful sunny September Saturday afternoon by their very inviting large outdoor seating area directly adjacent to the river Thames - with truly beautiful peaceful views to be enjoyed. Had a very tasty Samuel Smith Pure Brewed Organic Lager - which sounded interesting and tempting amongst their choice of non-mainstream beers. Priced at £6.80 slightly higher than usual, but acceptable. Only slightly disappointed - and reason for 4 instead of 5 stars - that their card machine didn’t work, despite 3 attempts my debit card was declined. I had fortunately enough cash on me to pay for my beer - but it left a sour taste in my mouth and an obvious concern as I was sure to have sufficient funds in my account. Which went as far that when I went a couple of hours later to another pub I didn’t even try to pay by card to avoid a further embarrassment - and trying to worry about it later, let it not spoil a nice day out. But before leaving Kingston and heading home I used with my debit card a cash machine to withdraw £50 and used the same card shortly after to pay for my bus fare to take me home that day. That’s proof enough that the fault clearly must have been by the card machine at The Gazebo. No apologies by the staff either…
Lee Watts
Sam smiths pub , according to the lady I spoke to, Hollie/Holly (not sure correct spelling) it's been a smiths for roughly 20 years but recently taken over by new management.Was quiet when I arrived at 12 opening and stayed fairly quiet until I left at 13.30, food was really good, I had fish and chips, a pint of bitter and then tried a ½ of cider.Both very pleasant drinks.The service was brilliant, I spoke to the lady mentioned above about my experience with Sam Smith pubs in different locations and then later a nice talk about books (I was reading while having a bite to eat) and comparing favourite authors.Would definitely visit again and to see what it is like during summer/busier periods.
david o
What a disappointing trip. Sandwiches was wrong. Poor poppie cola in the drinks. One sandwich forgotten about. 20mm wait for some sandwiches which tasted like Sainsbury’s basics. Would not recommend. Waste of value for money and the miserable lady behind the till just topped off the utter terrible experience. I repeat. Just don’t go here. Would add photos but it wasn’t camera worthy at all
Nisha Shivdasani
Went there for drinks and ordered some snacks .The lady who served us was very rude. Will never go there again.
Tony Morris-Davies
Was apprehensive when we saw how empty the place was compared to nearby restaurants that were humming. Soon found out why. The service was slow and the food dreadful. How difficult is it to make a halloumi sandwich. Most of the promised ingredients weren’t even in it, even after complaining and sending it back for a “revamp”. Stale white bread - no brown bread available. And very expensive too.
Wonderful location but a simple fish finger sandwich awful. Tasted off and less than one fishgu GWR in a sandwich. No tartare sauce. Lazy staff.
Matt Marks
Staff were clueless and rude, said online food was served all day but kitchen was closed at 2pm. Selling knock off spirits at ridiculous prices, pimms which is served double as standard in pubs apparently wasn’t the case for this pub so ended up paying nearly £30 for 2 glasses of pimms and couldn’t even stretch them to put a bit of fruit in it. 1st time visiting and will definitely be the last!
Edr1811
This place is shocking service awlful, chef rude! Food average for the price. No bacon no brie no coke no sauces! Dining area shocking! An absolute waste of money. Toilets dirty.
palmea1
Pretty average, only has customers due to river location and Samuel Smith beer, quite rundown with flaky service
Vinnie King
Great spot on the river, and made the last of the spring sunshine on the upstairs balcony with the sun on our faces while looking over the Thames. After, the inside was really cozy and didn't want to leave.Fish and chips were great, loved the lager too.The barman was really good fun, attentive and delivered with a smile.
Stunning views of the river Thames, but the service isn't good and staff are quite rude the last time we went.Walkability: Perfect location.
Limited menu and several items out of stock on our post-Christmas visit. Also poor for special dietary requirements, Nothing Gluten free.That said the food they had was good and a big plus they could accommodate our party of eight which other places in the area could not.Would go back for a waterside drink but probably not to eat.
Excellent bar and wait staff, very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Nice atmosphere and great view over the river.
The food we ordered was very tasty but did take longer than usual to arrive.The service was very strange as once we ordered at the bar the bar man would shout across to our table for us to collect our drinks at the bar. I could understand this at busy times but there was only 2 other tables occupied. It almost seemed like he was allergic to leave his side of the bar.Atmosphere also slightly lacking. Some music wouldn’t go astray.
I was drawn in on a beautiful sunny September Saturday afternoon by their very inviting large outdoor seating area directly adjacent to the river Thames - with truly beautiful peaceful views to be enjoyed. Had a very tasty Samuel Smith Pure Brewed Organic Lager - which sounded interesting and tempting amongst their choice of non-mainstream beers. Priced at £6.80 slightly higher than usual, but acceptable. Only slightly disappointed - and reason for 4 instead of 5 stars - that their card machine didn’t work, despite 3 attempts my debit card was declined. I had fortunately enough cash on me to pay for my beer - but it left a sour taste in my mouth and an obvious concern as I was sure to have sufficient funds in my account. Which went as far that when I went a couple of hours later to another pub I didn’t even try to pay by card to avoid a further embarrassment - and trying to worry about it later, let it not spoil a nice day out. But before leaving Kingston and heading home I used with my debit card a cash machine to withdraw £50 and used the same card shortly after to pay for my bus fare to take me home that day. That’s proof enough that the fault clearly must have been by the card machine at The Gazebo. No apologies by the staff either…
I was drawn in on a beautiful sunny September Saturday afternoon by their very inviting large outdoor seating area directly adjacent to the river Thames - with truly beautiful peaceful views to be enjoyed. Had a very tasty Samuel Smith Pure Brewed Organic Lager - which sounded interesting and tempting amongst their choice of non-mainstream beers. Priced at £6.80 slightly higher than usual, but acceptable. Only slightly disappointed - and reason for 4 instead of 5 stars - that their card machine didn’t work, despite 3 attempts my debit card was declined. I had fortunately enough cash on me to pay for my beer - but it left a sour taste in my mouth and an obvious concern as I was sure to have sufficient funds in my account. Which went as far that when I went a couple of hours later to another pub I didn’t even try to pay by card to avoid a further embarrassment - and trying to worry about it later, let it not spoil a nice day out. But before leaving Kingston and heading home I used with my debit card a cash machine to withdraw £50 and used the same card shortly after to pay for my bus fare to take me home that day. That’s proof enough that the fault clearly must have been by the card machine at The Gazebo. No apologies by the staff either…
Sam smiths pub , according to the lady I spoke to, Hollie/Holly (not sure correct spelling) it's been a smiths for roughly 20 years but recently taken over by new management.Was quiet when I arrived at 12 opening and stayed fairly quiet until I left at 13.30, food was really good, I had fish and chips, a pint of bitter and then tried a ½ of cider.Both very pleasant drinks.The service was brilliant, I spoke to the lady mentioned above about my experience with Sam Smith pubs in different locations and then later a nice talk about books (I was reading while having a bite to eat) and comparing favourite authors.Would definitely visit again and to see what it is like during summer/busier periods.
What a disappointing trip. Sandwiches was wrong. Poor poppie cola in the drinks. One sandwich forgotten about. 20mm wait for some sandwiches which tasted like Sainsbury’s basics. Would not recommend. Waste of value for money and the miserable lady behind the till just topped off the utter terrible experience. I repeat. Just don’t go here. Would add photos but it wasn’t camera worthy at all
Went there for drinks and ordered some snacks .The lady who served us was very rude. Will never go there again.
Was apprehensive when we saw how empty the place was compared to nearby restaurants that were humming. Soon found out why. The service was slow and the food dreadful. How difficult is it to make a halloumi sandwich. Most of the promised ingredients weren’t even in it, even after complaining and sending it back for a “revamp”. Stale white bread - no brown bread available. And very expensive too.
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Wonderful location but a simple fish finger sandwich awful. Tasted off and less than one fishgu GWR in a sandwich. No tartare sauce. Lazy staff.
Staff were clueless and rude, said online food was served all day but kitchen was closed at 2pm. Selling knock off spirits at ridiculous prices, pimms which is served double as standard in pubs apparently wasn’t the case for this pub so ended up paying nearly £30 for 2 glasses of pimms and couldn’t even stretch them to put a bit of fruit in it. 1st time visiting and will definitely be the last!
This place is shocking service awlful, chef rude! Food average for the price. No bacon no brie no coke no sauces! Dining area shocking! An absolute waste of money. Toilets dirty.
Pretty average, only has customers due to river location and Samuel Smith beer, quite rundown with flaky service
Great spot on the river, and made the last of the spring sunshine on the upstairs balcony with the sun on our faces while looking over the Thames. After, the inside was really cozy and didn't want to leave.Fish and chips were great, loved the lager too.The barman was really good fun, attentive and delivered with a smile.