A proper Young's pub dating back to 1855, sitting right on Kingston Hill between Norbiton station and Richmond Park. The Albert has been freshly refurbished but keeps its traditional soul intact — think hearty pub classics, a well-poured pint, and a Sunday roast that locals regularly call the best in Kingston. It's the kind of place you stumble into after a walk in Richmond Park and end up staying for three hours.
A 170-year-old Young's pub on Kingston Hill with a Sunday roast that locals swear is the best in Kingston — right next to Richmond Park.
Book ahead for Sunday lunch — the roast is the star of the show and tables fill up fast, especially on weekends after Richmond Park walks.
A proper Kingston local with a roast worth queuing for
The Albert is the sort of pub that does exactly what it says on the tin, and does it well. Sitting on Kingston Hill since 1855, it's a Young's house that's been recently refurbished but hasn't lost its traditional character — wooden interiors, a proper bar, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to settle in for the afternoon. The location is a big part of the appeal: you're a stone's throw from Richmond Park and Norbiton station, so it's the natural endpoint for a walk or a lazy weekend pint.
The food is what brings people back. The Sunday roast gets repeated praise across reviews — multiple reviewers call it the best in Kingston — and the broader menu sticks to pub classics done properly: pies, fish and chips, and the kind of hearty portions that justify a post-meal nap. The ale selection is solid (it's a Young's pub, so you know what you're getting), and there's a decent wine list if that's more your thing.
Service is generally praised as friendly and efficient, and the pub caters well to a mixed crowd of locals, families, and park-goers. With a 4.4 rating across over 1,200 Google reviews, it's clearly doing something right. It's not trying to be a gastropub or a trendy bar — it's a good, honest local, and Kingston is better off for having it.