The Maypole

You'll find The Maypole tucked away on Hook Road in Surbiton, away from the fussier bits of Kingston town centre. It's the kind of place where regulars actually know the bar staff and the clientele spans from post-work drinkers to families grabbing weekend lunch. The pub's got that dependable charm—good pints, honest cooking, and a vibe that feels genuinely unpretentious. There's nothing flashy happening here, which is precisely why locals keep coming back.