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Druids Head (Greene King)

Beer (sort)	Average Score (sort)	No. Samples (sort)
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)		1
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)	Not Tried	0
Timothy Taylor - Landlord	Not Tried	0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter	Not Tried	0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter	Not Tried	0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - The Importance Of	Not Tried	0
Greene King - Druid's Head - Best Bitter	Not Tried	0

Visits Details

21 Feb 2026 (Hogan Sampling)

3rd visit of the outing to Kingston and its environs: Busy for my early afternoon meet-up with a fellow real ale enthusiast here also on the London Pubs Group's tour around drinking establishments in the area recognised for their exceptional historic interest. Others on this heritage tour also started to join us. Prompt, friendly service at the bar and still seating to be had at this early time of day. We sat in what was the original snug and still retaining its original fireplace which was suitably topped up with logs shortly after we sat down.

Beer	ABV	Score	Notes
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)	4.20		This Surrey-brewed copper-coloured Traditional English Ale from Tongham, 22.5 miles south-west of Kingston, came with a lively head; its lacing sticking around to the end. A fruited bitter first bite with hints of toffee and caramel flavours. A dry but spicy bitterness rising from its 100% local Surrey-grown Fuggles hops. Its English malted barley lending it a biscuity sweetness from its caramel malt. A dry hoppiness sailing out. Served in tip-top condition here.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)	3.40	Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord	4.30	Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter	3.80	Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter	5.30	Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - The Importance Of	4.20	Not Tried
Greene King - Druid's Head - Best Bitter	3.90	Not Tried

About the Druids Head

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The pub is found in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 1JT.

Dating from the 17th century, it is Kingston's oldest pub and started as a coaching house in the heart of the town centre at 3 Market Place. Remnants of the old 'snug' adjoining the split-level main bar can still be seen with the open log burning fireplace still intact. You cannot help but marvel at the inn’s horse-drawn entrance to its mews, originally stabling, and leaded glasswork in the windows. The internal staircase and high 'rose' ceiling are both 17th-century and are Grade II listed and while not in the public area of the pub, they can be viewed on request. Visited by the English humourist, novelist and playwright, Jerome K Jerome, he left an inscription on an upstairs window. A mix of high and low seating in its very spacious inside. There is an enclosed patio garden area to the rear. On a visit in February 2026 there were five changing guest beers including from local breweries alongside two regulars from Greene King which owns and manages the Druids Head. The pub is largely food-driven and has upstairs rooms available for hire. Dog and child friendly.

We have visited this pub once, seen 7 different beers and tried 1 of them.

Postcode: KT1 1JT