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Operator: Big Smoke Pub Co
45 Fairfield Road, Kingston, KT1 2PY (View on Google Map)
(020) 8439 7787
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Taken over in September 2016 by Big Smoke Brewery and following their usual successful formula. Cosy wood panelled interior with varnished wood floors. 10 Ales available – including usually three from Big Smoke, others will include local and national micros. 19 keg beers also offered. Home cooked food available. L-shaped interior with a small seating area to the front and a larger area to the side which leads to the patio garden with heaters. The gin distillery room at the back of the garden can be hired for meetings or private dining. Pub overlooks Fairfield Green. Quiz night Sunday. Board games available. Occasional beer festivals. Local CAMRA joint Pub of the Year 2019. Accredited for beer quality during 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Kingston & Leatherhead Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Last updated
23/02/2025
Last surveyed
08/01/2025
Leasehold owner
Big Smoke Pub Co Ltd
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
KIN/6889
Asset of Community Value
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Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale Ale
Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted once
Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale Ale
Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Big Smoke - Electric Eye Pale Ale
Big Smoke - Electric Eye Pale Ale Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted once
Big Smoke - Electric Eye Pale Ale
Big Smoke - Electric Eye Pale Ale

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 5%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Big Smoke (seasonal)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 7.30pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz on Sundays
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
AccessAble
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Changing ciders and perries from 4 dedicated handpumps
LocAle LocAle
Big Smoke
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off cask beers
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (500m)
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