WeBrew Kingston, Kingston Riverside, Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston page on Windsor & Eton Brewery website - webrew.co.uk

Kingston page on Windsor & Eton Brewery website - webrew.co.uk

This one's not changed much since Maldenman's visit some 5 years ago. There's still the rather Antic-esque mixed bag of furnishings, but that's where any similarity ends as this one looks like the finished article. I did spot a couple of booths at the far end of the room that had skateboards as seats, which is a new one on me. There are still the pair of handpumps, which they claim are used exclusively for local ales. And so it was when I visited at lunchtime last week, with Kew Brewery Pagoda No 4, and Brightwater Brewery Daisy Gold (£4 a pint) both available. They clearly do food at lunchtime as I saw plenty of food being whisked past my table, but I didn't get to examine a menu. The main attraction of this place is its location right on the river, and I have to say it was most pleasant sitting outside on a sunny day watching the swans swim past while sinking an excellent pint. This place is more bar than pub, but the presence of two decent ales not from the ranks of the usual suspects certainly make it worth a visit, especially if you can bag one of the outside tables on a nice day.