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The Ram

Restaurant Bar Pub

Traditional pub with a large riverside garden, offering cask ales and British food, plus live music. People often mention good, staff, great, friendly, nice, river, selection, beers, roast, area,


Address

The Ram, 34 High St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1HL, United Kingdom

Website

www.theramkingston.com

Contact

+44 20 8546 4518

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (22) staff (19) great (18) friendly (17) nice (17) river (15) selection (13) beers (11) roast (9) area (8)
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  • 5/5 Bev O. 8 months ago on Google • 332 reviews
    What a fantastic pub! They have a lot of seating both inside and outside. They are dog friendly and even have treats and dog "ale" for our furry friends! The food is delicious! They have a great selection of beverages and food to choose from. The outdoor seating has a great view of the river. Smoking is allowed in the outdoor seating area. The restrooms are clean. The staff is extremely friendly and pleasant. They all had smiles on their faces. Great atmosphere. We met fellow dog people and had a great chat. Definitely will go here again!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Laura F. 1 year ago on Google • 406 reviews
    Simple pub, but worth visiting for the beautiful views of the river. It is not that big but plenty of room outside. I was glad to find a table outside on a Saturday late afternoon. Customer service is great as well.

  • 5/5 Dalek 3 months ago on Google • 385 reviews New
    Good traditional pub. Dog friendly. Good sunday roast with chicken, good amount of chicken and roast potatoes. Nice beef dripping chips. Fast happy service and clean. Quality beers. Board games and live music. Came here instead of the Druids Head who don't seem to do a sunday roast, and have pretentious camembert fondue ( real fondue is made with raclette or gruyere ). The Ram scores 5 out of 5 on Scores On The Doors, Official Food Hygiene ratings. All good pubs should score this.

  • 1/5 Martin R. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Avoid the Sunday Roasts in this place at all costs. Have eaten here at least 30 times previously, without complaint. They have clearly changed their menu, the food served to me today was absolutely awful. The portioning was ridiculously small. My partner had the beef, which was so overcooked it was like old leather. I had the pork, which used to come reasonably generously portioned, today it was one small cut from a pork joint. The lovely full roast potatoes are no more, now it's half a dozen, what look like Iceland potato pieces. The gravy was watery, the apple sauce was even more so. The yorkshire pudding which previously was the making of the Ram's Sunday roast, is now the equivalent of an Aunt Bessie's frozen Yorkshire. The Kale was raw. Still if you fancy parting with £19.50p for such an awful meal, then be my guest. Never again for me. The one place I thought I could go to for a half decent Sunday roast, has gone the same way as all the others. Prices raised, quality lowered. Though there's lowering quality and then there is what I was served today.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely couple of days while I was in the area.. good food good wine very friendly staff very happy bunch of guys & dolls!! Manageress very helpful and charming helped us with somewhere nice to stay very happy go lucky she’s a credit to your company 🥂🍾
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 luke y. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this pub Sunday 18th Sept, with family. We ordered a roast beef dinner. The beef was at least an inch thick, impossible to cut with a steak knife. More like boot leather than roast beef. Think the chef needs retraining.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fred FR (. 10 months ago on Google
    Good location, great choice of beers and excellent bar food (scotch eggs, cauliflower wings)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 braccer e. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great place to meet with friends and relax near the river Thames. Last time I was here there was a massive selection of ciders, could be a special season event. There were 14 options of cider on tap. What I could see there was also the option of food, but I haven't tried it. Do be warned when it's sunny, this place can get busy quick.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark B. 1 year ago on Google • 147 reviews
    The Ram itself was originally a brewery site in the 1500s, it was first noted as being a pub in 1708. Although this was a few doors down, and the current "Ram" site only appears from 1840 onwards after a licence transfer. There's nothing significant of note about this place historically, only that it's maintained a degree of independence from other tied houses having been owned by Frickers Brewery (1903-5) and Royal Brewery of Brentford respectively. Only 2 doors down was the more colourful Eagle Tap. It was described as poorly ventilated and unsanitary, cited for drunk and disorderly behaviour, and the landlord during WW1 would sell intoxicants to soldiers. Despite this, it would turnover 5x as much as The Ram, but it ultimately became offices in the 1950s, and now a Best-One cornershop. History lesson over (credit to Richard Holmes again), the pub itself had such a welcoming vibe. Open space with lots of booths, a small but refined select of local ales on. I opted for @twickenhamales Naked Ladies which is always a winner. Keg wise it's the usual suspects, but with a Lervig House Party beer on, and in January I think they even shove the NA one on too. Food looked very good, a step above normal, and 50p a wing Wednesday with the T&C's specifying a minimum of 6, and no maximum. Intrigued. A spacious garden down towards the river, which during the "outside only" period of lockdown(s) took over a much, much larger space. Must have some decent contacts at the council to get away with that. Felt like a nice pub overall, one I'd definitely go back to. Something kind of interesting (to me at least) sitting in old buildings. Take a lot of pubs current states for granted. Anyway, I'd love to see a wider selection of beers but what can you do if you're tied. Another one checked off the list, and if you're strolling along the river you can sack off that Sam Smith's pub and head here instead.

  • 5/5 king C. 1 month ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    Love this pub! Come here every time we are in Kingston. Good food, great service and great outside seating (if u can get a seat in the summer!) It's a popular place!

  • 4/5 christopher s. 5 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Visited at weekend loud and busy good staff places for groups or one modern lagers beers and wine, good food, sociable meeting place, trending in under 30s by the river. Burger based menu, well cooked with good ingredients.vegetarian options, wheelchair access, kid friendly, no parking

  • 4/5 Ramon K. 6 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    It's a nice old fashion pub by the river. Interesting for It's design. I fancy Guinness but this time was kinda special cos if you look closer you can see hearts on the top, impressive. The bar is a bit far to be honest.

  • 5/5 Adam B. 4 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Been going for years since a teen. Never actually eaten there so I can't rate the food persoanlly but it's always a decent drink with good a atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Carol N. 1 month ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Enjoyed a drink with friends at The Ram in Kingston. Quick service and cosy atmosphere. Very cosy pub with use of outside seating area in good weather as not covered, tables outside have sun umbrellas. Nice view of the river.

  • 5/5 S B. 3 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    Loved it, local brew and food, just enough to choose from the menu, rather few bits and quality, staff was wonderful, sense of humor and very helpful, a colourful bunch of costumers too 👍

  • 1/5 Kjell B. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Food was mid. Service left much to be desired. Price too high for what we were served. If you’re in the area, you’re better off heading over to Wetherspoon.

  • 4/5 Lizzy L. 10 months ago on Google
    Such nice vibes, outside and inside! Good food which was nice and light. Loved the service and how kind and thoughtful the staff are. Big thank you to Christina, who really made sure our experience was up to standard.

  • 3/5 Jerrard W. 11 months ago on Google
    I wanted to review higher. Ordered 2 beers and 2 chips Chips came to the table in 2 wire mesh baskets with a cup with some condiments. Thats it. No plate. No forks. No salt. Just imagine a lovely clean garden table and then plonking open mesh baskets directly onto it. Yep. Food touching the table. Nice. Overpriced but that's par for the course on the river. Beer was good and staff were friendly

  • 5/5 Mandy E. 9 months ago on Google
    The food and drink selection in the ram is brilliant, love the location. Right next to the Thames, nice to people watch and relax on a nice hot day.

  • 5/5 Afrim C. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice pub 👌, Friendly and view to the River of Thames. The Staff was correct and very helpful. I will recommend to everyone to have a drink 🍸.

  • 3/5 Steve S. 7 months ago on Google
    Decent enough pub. The staff were very friendly if a little clueless. One member seemed more interested in experimenting with new cocktail recipes than serving customers, and there was a fair bit of standing around not clocking people waiting to be served, but at least we got what we ordered.

  • 3/5 Ruald C. 9 months ago on Google
    Good location on the river and not that busy for a Friday evening. Came here for drinks with two friends prior to having a curry nearby, and cannot complain about the beer, they had a good selection of ales. However the gents toilet was an absolute disgrace, a soaking wet floor which is just unacceptable in this day and age. Another person using the toilet even mentioned how grim it and that he'd been coming here for years and it hadn't improved. Can't speak for the Ladies toilets but this was bad and I even mentioned it to a female member of staff behind the bar who said she'd never been in the gents..not really the answer I was expecting.

  • 5/5 Angie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely great pub. Food is fantastic and the staff are friendly and welcoming. There is a lovely patio area outside overlooking the Thames can't wait to go on a warm day and enjoy the atmosphere of the town

  • 5/5 Roy L. 1 year ago on Google
    We friends and family of five had a wonderful time there. Friendly staff, delicious beer, hearty food, spacious atmosphere. I had house bitter ale, flat-iron chicken and espresso.

  • 5/5 Meera “miimii” P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a nice and cosy pub along the river. We visited at the end of a shopping trip, its just outside the shopping area, so a little calmer. We were able to find seats inside and order a couple of drinks before leaving for dinner. There is a good selection of drinks, the staff are friendly, the service was good and the facilities were decent. We would visit again, especially in the summer to try sitting outside by the river.

  • 1/5 Julian M. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately the food was not up to scratch. I am surprised that a pub run in this survives. The food was tasteless and generic. Club sandwich did not come with avocado in it which means we paid £10.60 for dry chicken salad and cheap bread. With some nice chips. In short, below average food for good food prices. Shame lovely spot.

  • 5/5 Jack G. 2 years ago on Google
    The perfect pub. The best managed pub in kingston without a doubt. Bar staff are amazing. Food is always on point. Beer selection is out of this world! 10/10, would definitely tell everyone to come here instead of any other pub in kingston.

  • 5/5 Ella M. 2 years ago on Google
    Came tonight with my friend from work- had a lovely server (with great nails!) who I think was called Molly. She was super helpful and accommodating! Later on we were served by Ollie; very attentive, really nice, couldn’t do enough for us. We work nearby and come to the Ram pretty regularly, but even with a big party to take care of, these guys still found a lot of time for us. Thanks guys! :)

  • 4/5 Alan W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little pub great beer garden down to the river. Very good selection of beer & drinks woul definitely go back

  • 5/5 Dave P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub with large garden..not often you can get a pint of mild!

  • 5/5 SerbianSavage 2 years ago on Google
    A great little afternoon/evening bar if you feel like a few beers with friends or family. Nothing more, nothing less.

  • 3/5 Santi P. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice student hangout. The pub has a nice large garden area overlooking the River. Drinks are London/ Kingston price. The atmosphere is catered mostly for the young crowd.

  • 4/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this pub! Dog friendly, good selection of draught beers, and the quieter conservatory's a great place for a bite. The sharers are always tasty (but would be even better with an extra slice of sourdough)

  • 4/5 Mr S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely weather yesterday, so took a seat outside and soaked in some rays and sunk a pint. Nice pub, props to them on the great selection of craft beers, although my gamma ray was on the pricey side. Virtual high five to the friendly bar staff

  • 5/5 Maxine C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic team working on Sunday, amazing roast lunch, pub is dog friendly and we had a lovely corner which helped my pup with a much needed snooze. Would definitely return next time I'm in the area. Also other customers were friendly - it helps having a very cute pup with you though!

  • 4/5 Kieran G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely spot for a pint with a number of ales and beers on tap. Selection has been limited recently with only around 20% of the taps in use, but a good selection still. Has a lovely outdoor terrace at the back with backs onto the River. Great for summer evenings.

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice selection of beer and cider on offer. We ordered something from the special and regular menu and both were very tasty. Good portion sizes. Friendly staff with quick service.

  • 1/5 Hoops D. 1 year ago on Google
    What a dive of a pub, a party of 10 of us went for dinner, the chef "forgot" to make my meal so all of the party ate while I didn't, after an hour wait a got 1 pork chop, luckily my husband ordered a side so I had something to eat. No apology, rude staff, 1 out of 3 loo's working in the ladies and blatant underage drinking going on. The door staff seemed more Interested in chatting up young girls, smoking and sitting around than actually doing the job they are paid to do. My family were over from Ireland on holiday and this was our first night out together since before the lockdown. The Ram ensured we had a rubbish get together, avoid at all costs. I am actually annoyed I can't give it zero stars.

  • 5/5 Keith 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely Riverside pub with plenty outdoor space

  • 3/5 Dean R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was fairly good, but I expec more than 2 sausages when ordering sausage and Mash at £15, other meals were very generous however. Service was a bit lacking as well, 2 of 4 plates of food arrived almost 15 mins before the others (I had to chase it up in the end). Saying that, the staff are friendly and the pub itself is nice.

  • 4/5 Siddharth S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great old pub by the side of THAMES. Location is nice. Plenty of outside sitting. Food is OK. Buffalo wings were good. Yet the sauce needs to be mellowed down. Tacos Avoid them at all. Burger was nice. The hand cut fries were good.

  • 5/5 Katarzyna Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing dinner by the river ! Staff is very welcoming and helpful, manager in shift - Lilly helped me out with allergies and make it sound so easy to dine with them considering my dietary requirements! Would really recommend, they are amazing with pairing drinks to food you order !

  • 3/5 Naomi Fusco (Momi O. 1 year ago on Google
    Not very happy with drinks. Ordered a Camden Hells not very cold and a Corona not cold and without lime. Was a very hot day and would have wanted to enjoy a cold beer in the sun. Place was nice

  • 5/5 Alex B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection of craft beers/ales, at a fair price. Really enjoyed my meal here yesterday, would recommend the burger. Very friendly staff. A great riverside spot.

  • 4/5 William B. 1 year ago on Google
    All the staff were friendly and it is in a nice location by the river with an option to sit outside. Food was good and prices were also reasonable. Tried to tip but can't on the card so take a note or two- they deserve it.

  • 5/5 Dan Rapa (. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    An excellent pub in Kingston, with great range of craft beers and food. Staff are always extremely friendly, and there’s always a great atmosphere, especially when live entertainment is on. In the summer it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a pint with your mates! Overall, definitely up there as one of the best in Kingston!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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