Pub in Kingston
Cocoanut
16, Mill Street, Kingston, KT1 2RFClosest station: Kingston, about 13 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 331 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Cocoanut
Classic British pub with dishes from around Thailand plus real ales, global wines and more.
Originally the Joiners Arms but renamed in the 1850s after the local cocoa fibre industry along the banks of the nearby Hogsmill River. Once a student hangout, the pub reopened in 2009 and is now frequented by locals of all ages and backgrounds. Thai food is a speciality (no food Sunday). There is still a university connection with paintings by art students exhibited on the walls. The decor is dark pub traditional with wood panelled walls, leaded-light windows, and two connected bars in a U shape around the central serving area; the left hand bar is set up in traditional style with tables and chairs and mainly used for dining, but the righthand one has leather sofas for lounging. Behind the pub there is a pleasant garden.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Parking: 2 spaces only on forecourt
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8546 3978
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 331 ratings
2 out of 5Kaylaon Google, June 2024
Edit: Hope the reviewers can see from the owners reply how bitter she is. Not sure why you assume the issue is with staffs personalities as I’ve clearly written it is with the service provided by them. Added a photo of the dip to show how tiny the quantity is for the chicken satay. The greedy lady just wants your money even if it’s £1 at a time. Also Wagamama at least knows how to serve their customers so yes it’s a great suggestion. Horrible service by the staff taking orders and they don’t even give enough dip with the starters for you to end up paying extra. The spice levels in the menu…
4 out of 5J ANNAon Google, August 2022
We visited evening dinner time, was not many people. But looks busy with take away. Staff are friendly and nice. Restaurant was clean :) Food was great 😊 delicious only thing was waiting for bit long time. May be they cook fresh and busy with take away. But we really enjoyed food and time here !! We will visit again. And you must try aubergine :) sweet and soy bean sauces great combination!!
5 out of 5Samantha Fernandezon Google, July 2024
Have been there a few times, the food always lifts the spirits up, authentic & delicious!! Went again on Wednesday with a group of friends to celebrate our friend getting married, we sat outside, the waiter was lovely, he came to check on us & take our orders, helped take pictures of us too! We shared a mix platter of starters, a main each and a bottle of bubbly. We then felt a little chilly outside after the starters and decided to move into the main building, the waiter was very accommodating and we carried on having a lovely evening out. Thank you Cocoanut, we will definitely return!
5 out of 5Momoon Google, January 2024
Great dog friendly pub serving authentic Thai food. Prices are fairly reasonable for the area. Great service, will be back.
5 out of 5Kelly Sleepon Google, July 2024
Amazing service and even better food. The owner and staff are so accommodating. Such a lovely pub, one of Kingston’s hidden gems! I would recommend the Pad Thai!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.