What to do in
What to do by night
Night-time in Kingston is full of action, with the numerous bars, clubs and traditional pubs offering something for everyone. Whatever you're into - from clubbing to classical music, jazz to gyms, dining out to drama, bowling to Salsa - Kingston has it all. Travel isn't a problem, as the town is well served by South West Trains (up to midnight) and many night bus routes. There are lots of convenient and safe parking areas in and around the town centre, with the Cattle Market and Bentall Centre 'A' car parks open until midnight and free of charge from 6:30pm onwards.
See a film...
Choose from 14 different films at the UK's largest Odeon cinema housed in The Rotunda, a stunning modern leisure development, taking in a meal before or after at one of its restaurants - PizzaExpress, Frankie & Benny's, Old Orleans, Frangos or Finesse.
Tel: 0871 224 4007
Web site: www.therotundakingston.co.uk/odeon.asp
Go clubbing...
McClusky's
It's worth checking out McClusky's Monday night student specials and big weekend parties. Tuesday night is their legendary Karaoke with cash prizes.
OPEN 9pm - 2am
4 Bishops Hall
Riverside Walk
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey KT1 1QN
Tel: 020 8541 1515
Web site: www.mccluskys.com
Oceana
Boasting 2 clubs, 5 bars (including a restaurant that opens from 11am Monday to Saturday), Oceana Night Club caters for all musical tastes, with room for 2,200 people to dance, eat, relax and have fun all for one admission price.
154 Clarence Street
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey KT1 1QP
Tel: 020 8547 2848
Web site: www.oceanaclubs.com
The Works
2 dance floors and 7 bars playing house and chart music. Keep an eye out for their jungle and happy hardcore nights with live PA's. Students'' night takes place midweek and some nights are for over 19s or over 21s.
1 St James Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey KT1 2AH
Tel: 020 8541 441
Web site: www.workskingston.com
Bacchus Night Club
OPEN from 9.30pm - 2am
Union Street
Kingston Upon Thames
Tel: 020 8546 7798
Bar Eivissa
Address: 48 High Street
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey KT1 1HN
Tel: 020 8408 4900
Web site: www.bar-eivissa.com
Go to the theatre
Rose Theatre, Kingston
The Rose Theatre is a 900 seat venue in the centre of Kingston. The design of the auditorium took its inspiration from the Elizabethan Rose Theatre, situated on London's Bankside and has the same lozenge shaped stage, semi-circular seating configuration and pit area, where audiences can sit on cushions to watch performances. The Rose opened in 2008 and in February 2010, it will open its seventh home-grown production, A Midsummer Night's Dream with a cast led by Judi Dench.
24-26 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Tel: 0871 230 1552
Web site: www.rosetheatrekingston.org
Links
Kingston is rapidly becoming the leisure capital of southwest London and Kingston Live will help you make the most of everything that is on offer.
www.kingstonlive.co.uk