Readers of Kingston Nub News have crowned their favourite pub in the town for 2026, following a vote on social media.

Kingston Nub News received 76 votes across social media for readers' top boozer, with the top five as follows:

5th - The Black Lion - Surbiton - Three Votes

The Black Lion on Brighton Road, Surbiton was voted in joint fifth place (Credit: The Black Lion)

5th - The Fighting Cocks - Kingston town centre - Three Votes

The Fighting Cocks on Old London Road came in joint fifth place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

5th - Spring Grove - Kingston - Three Votes

Spring Grove on Denmark Road came in joint fifth place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

5th - The Boaters Inn - Kingston - Three Votes

The Boaters Inn in Canbury Gardens came in joint fifth place (Credit: The Boaters Inn)

5th - The Surbiton Flyer - Surbiton - Three Votes

The Surbiton Flyer on Victoria Road, Surbiton came in joint fifth place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

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4th - The Bricklayers Arms - Kingston - Four Votes

The Bricklayers Arms on Hawks Road came in joint fourth place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

4th - The Victoria - Surbiton - Four Votes

The Victoria on Victoria Road, Surbiton, came in joint fourth place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

3rd - The Lamb - Surbiton - Five Votes

The Lamb on Brighton Road, Surbiton, came in joint third place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

3rd - The Kings Tun - Kingston - Five Votes

The Kings Tun on Clarence Street came in joint third place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

3rd - Wheelrights Arms - Kingston - Five Votes

Wheelrights Arms on Clarence Street came in joint third place (Wheelrights Arms)

2nd - The Wych Elm - Kingston - Seven Votes

The Wych Elm on Elm Road came in joint second place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

2nd - Park Tavern - Kingston - Seven Votes

The Park Tavern on New Road came in joint second place (Image via Google Maps)

1st - The Duke of Buckingham - Kingston - Ten Votes

The Duke of Buckingham on Villiers Road, Kingston, came in first place (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Speaking about the win, Andy Proctor, a Manager at the pub told Nub News: "Duncan, the owner, has been here for 40 years in October and my wife Josie has worked for him for 39 years in November, and I've been here 29 years, but she's [Josie] is the engine behind the pub as well as the great members of staff that keep the pub going, from cleaners to bar staff. It's a great group staff wise.

"I'm really pleased by this because its our customers that have voted for us and it's customers that make the place. It's a real community pub - we do lots for charity and host a variety of events including sports, games, and wee competitions. Everybody is welcome. I always believe that if a stranger comes into a pub, they'll always come back to the pub because they'll get a good welcome.

"And we're always playing sports. If there's any sport we don't have that punters want to watch, we'll make sure we get it on, and we have an amazing juke box. We've got a good local feel."

Other noteable pubs, each with two votes, include The Antelope in Surbiton, O'Neill's in Kingston, The Bishop in Kingston, the Royal Oak in New Malden, Whelans in Kingston, and the Coronation Hall in Surbiton.

Moreover, the Grey Horse, Elm Tree, The Albert Arms, The Willoughby Arms, The City Arms, Druids Head, The Fox, Waggon and Horses, Bonnie Rogues, The Mill, The Norbiton, and The Ram all got a vote.