Kingston & Leatherhead

News

Here is the latest news about pubs and breweries in the branch area - November 2026

  • Fox & Hounds, Surbiton / The Surbiton Fox – temporary closure from 28 September for a major refurbishment, new operators and a planned November reopening under the new name..
  • Canbury Arms, Kingston – the change from Young's to Morgan Pub Co. is confirmed. The operator change is not a change in freehold ownership.
  • Shy Horse, Malden Rushett – reopened on 10 October following refurbishment; the branch has updated the record with CAMRA assistance. A Mobility Access Statement remains to be added.
  • Wheatsheaf, Esher – temporarily closed for refurbishment, with the operator announcing reopening on 6 November. Planning consent 2026/1648 for window alterations and a front-terrace BBQ station has been granted.
  • Elmbridge Arms, Weybridge – application 2026/1463 was granted on 7 September for change of use of the front part of the former pub to a Class E café. This is a planning-history update, not a new threat to a trading pub.
  • The Rifleman, Epsom – has two different Greene King house beers depending on the season: Sergeant Green in summer and Rifleman Bitter (based on Morland Original) in winter.
  • The Norbiton, Norbiton – only had one beer (Wadworth 6X) when surveyed in September, but hopes to reinstate up to two Twickenham beers once the brewery is able to supply pins rather than firkins.
  • Riverhouse Barn, Walton-on-Thames – bottled beers from Engine River Brewery are available in the café bar.
  • The Surbiton Flyer, Surbiton – is now offering a 10% CAMRA discount again.
  • The Rialto, Leatherhead – allows customers to go in just for a drink, but has no real ale.
  • Other member-reported changes include Be At One, Epsom, closing ahead of its replacement by an indoor golf venue (bar provision and planning position still to be clarified).