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Entertainment in Kingston
Nightlife in Kingston-upon-Thames
Restaurants
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Kingston boasts a vast amount of restaurants, many of which are familiar and
well loved chains, including Pizza Express, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, La Tasca,
Al Forno, Wagamama and Nando's, to name a few. In addition to this, there are
several independent and some family run restaurants which are equally as popular
amongst the locals; Cappadocia, a Turkish take away and dine in restaurant with
live entertainment from a belly dancer every Thursday.
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The Riverside Vegetaria, voted one of the best
Vegetarian restaurants in the country, overlooks the River Thames and
Rococo is a family run, authentic Italian restaurant offering outdoor
seating on their veranda, which also overlooks the river. There is never
a shortage of places to eat in Kingston, whether you want a bite to eat
for lunch at one of the many cafés found on Castle Street, or a
pre-theatre dinner at one of many riverside locations, you will be
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Nightclubs & Late Night Bars
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There are a whopping five nightclubs in Kingston, all located
within five minutes walk of Kingston train station, Cromwell bus station and
Eden Street bus stops. Student nights are on Friday and Saturday night are
always big nights out, with different musical tastes all catered for! Whether
you're into the latest dance tunes or old school cheese music, Oceana has it
covered with 7 different themed rooms consisting of 5 bars and 2 clubs. The
Hippodrome and Bacchus offer a more alternative night out, with a combination of
DJ and gig nights playing rock, indie, hip-hop/funk, disco/cheese etc.
McClusky's and Ama-gi offer great student nights and drink deals, perfect if
you're on a budget.
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Pubs
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Along the riverbank are numerous pubs,
most with an outdoor seating area, over looking the River
Thames, perfect for summer evenings or a lunchtime drink.
There are several more pubs scattered around the town,
almost all of which serve food throughout the day and have
drink specials on certain nights.
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Most pubs close at midnight throughout the week, with O'Neills staying
open until 1am on Friday and Saturday nights, and also hosting live music every
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The Rotunda
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Open seven days a week ‘til late, The Rotunda Kingston brings
you a great choice of leisure and entertainment. Dine out at one of their wide
choice of bars and restaurants, watch the latest movies at the Odeon – with 14
screens and fabulous surround sound, their Odeon is one of the biggest and best
in the south east. Or why not strike out at Tenpin Bowling, with 16 lanes, a
licensed bar, American pool tables and arcades too! The Rotunda also has a David
Lloyd Leisure Centre, with indoor pool, spa and sauna. There are many car parks
in Kingston, the nearest just two minutes walk away at Canbury Place or Cattle
Market. There is dedicated car parking for disabled visitors (via Hardman Road),
pre-booked wheelchair access and a lift.
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Rose Theatre
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The theatre seats 900 people with a layout
based on that of the Rose Theatre in London, an Elizabethan theatre that
staged the plays of Christopher Marlowe and early plays by Shakespeare.
Unlike the original Rose, it makes the Elizabethan design more
comfortable by adding a roof and modern seats. However, the front rows
of the stall have no seats; where the audience are asked to bring
cushions instead.
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