Hawkers Bar and Brasserie

You'll find Hawkers tucked away on Skerne Road, in that sweet spot between the river and the high street where Kingston's older character still shows through. It's a no-nonsense kind of place—exposed brick, good lighting, staff who know what they're talking about—serving the sort of food that doesn't need to shout about itself. Think confident brasserie dishes done right, alongside a drinks list that takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it. The kind of spot you end up recommending to mates because it actually delivers.