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Poll for Lancaster crawl June /July 2026 with Bucking Fastard
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The Bishop, Kingston Riverside, Kingston Upon Thames
Kingston Upon Thames
KT1 1PY
Served areas
The Bishop
Matt’s been eying up his Bish Bosh Beef Bap all day now…!
@YoungsPubs #bishopkingston #kingstonuponthames #summer https://t.co/VEW4uAC6FH
7:22 PM May 29th 2023 from Twitter for iPhone
Reviews of The Bishop (Average Rating: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
Bucking Fastard left this review about The Bishop
A Youngs pubco. house,I used it in the 80's after it's opening as part of the Riverside Walk development when it was known as the Bishop Out Of Residence .In those days Youngs ale was decent and reliable when brewed in Wandsworth,the shotened pub name also hints at a reduction in ale quality once brewing was removed from Wandsworth.
Set back from the walkway with a beer garden to the front means that river views are very limited inside on both levels.The interior spaces have an upmarket feel,almost dining room style while the rear bars serve the same ales at both levels ,on my trip Youngs London Original,Special and Adnams Ghost Ship,NBSS 3 ,£3.20 the half.I wandered up to the first floor terrace,a narrow outside space of 8 small two person tables but giving decent river views.
More food orientated than boozer,it will attract tourist visitors but I found it antiseptic and not worthy of a revisit.The chain vibe is strong despite friendly serving staff.
On 24th April 2026
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Bishop
A two-floor modern riverside building which has been heavily refurbished in the typical current posh and upmarket Youngs fashion, with prices to match. Signs advertising fresh oysters and ludicrously expensive steaks are a giveaway as to its target audience, however the riverside tables seem to drag in lesser mortals. Youngs Special and Ordinary, sorry Original, on handpump, along with SW19 as guest.
On 23rd June 2023
- rating: 5
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Tom Fairburn left this review about Bishop Out Of Residence
"B.O.O.R" - an enlightening review, thanks JB. I can't really add anymore. Apart from, I went here once. Oh, and a friend used to work in the kitchens here. That's about it! There are probably better pubs in Kingston, and most certainly along the riverside. I suppose it's aimed at families, or shoppers lunching between shops. Or folk who like colourful plastic beach buckets! :o( 4/10 TJ
On 5th December 2013
- rating: 4
[User has posted 78 recommendations about 59 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 21 July 2025 by paulof horsham
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 21 July 2025 by paulof horsham
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 21 July 2025 by paulof horsham
- Function Room : Yes - According to Twitter - last updated 21 July 2015 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 22 September 2008 by Will Larter
- Micropub : No last updated 21 July 2025 by paulof horsham
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 22 September 2008 by Will Larter
