Cardinal - Kingston upon Thames

Poor - just met the new owners who were rude and clearly don't now how to welcome potential regulars.....do yourselves a favour and give this place a wide berth. It's basically the real life version of the league of gentlemen inside. Much nicer pubs around such as the New Inn and The queens Head -even the Hand and flower is preferable. This place will shut down as quickly as it reopened given the lack of food too.

Was recommended this pub by a local estate agent would not go back in a hurry drab decor the Ale was undrinkable .The garden could do with a little bit of attention to make this more child friendly .After a visit to the ladies toliets my partner decided that food was not an option.I feel that the whole pub could do with an extreme makeover .We were recommeneded the Albert Arms which is near Kingston Hospital what a breath of fresh air lovely atmosphere great food a little more pricey but well worth paying that little extra .

The Cardinal is an old pub that has a very tired feel about it. Split into 2 bars with Sky television in the Public Bar which seems to attract the younger louder element of society. My initial impression was it lacked any kind of atmosphere and the beer was badly kept. The seating was comfortable.It has a long bar and a garden out the back. Sunday roast is probably this establishment’s highlight and it does get busy but for the rest of week generally it has a trickle of customer. That maybe because there are much better pubs within walking distance. Overall it is a tired feel about it and is not really worth going out of your way to visit. On the number 371 bus route.