Duke Of Buckingham, Kingston Grove, Kingston Upon Thames

They had no real ale on – just some bog standard lagers. This is quite a comfortable pub – it's a bit like stepping back to the 70s with its separate public and saloon bars, and metalwork bar gantry. If only it had some copper-topped round tables. I wouldn't want to turn anyone against this place as it's a pretty decent pub, but the absence of a decent real ale is the kiss of death for me.