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The Bishop
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
riversideeasy-goinglocal-crowd
About the Vibe
The Bishop is Kingston’s go-to riverside spot where you can nurse a spritz while watching the sun dance off the Thames. It’s a Young’s pub with that classic British charm—think velvet sofas upstairs, ales on tap, and a terrace that practically begs you to linger until golden hour. The food’s solid pub fare (fish & chips, Sunday roasts), but let’s be honest: this place is really about the drinks, the views, and that easy-going vibe that makes it feel like your local, even if you’re just passing through.
Known For
- •riverside terrace with Thames views
- •Sunday roasts
- •Young’s ales and spritzes
- •jewelled velvet sofas upstairs
Best For
afternoon spritzesSunday roastscasual drinks with friends
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 8, 2026
Kingston’s riverside escape
The Bishop is the kind of place you’ll find yourself returning to without really planning to. It’s got that perfect mix of classic pub charm and modern riverside flair—imagine sitting on the terrace with a zesty spritz, watching the light hit the water, while the sound of Kingston Bridge traffic fades into the background. Upstairs, the velvet sofas and dim lighting give it a decadent, almost secret-club feel, especially on Friday nights when DJs kick things up a notch. The food is what you’d expect from a solid pub: reliable fish & chips, hearty sharing platters, and roasts that actually deliver on a lazy Sunday. It’s not trying to be fancy, and that’s exactly why it works.