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INDEPENDENTS IN KINGSTON Your guide to independent shops, bars and restaurants, all in a beautiful and historical Town Centre

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Kingston is not only home to well known names including John Lewis, Heals, Apple, M&S and Jo Malone, it also boasts a booming and vibrant Independent Scene perfect for shoppers seeking that something extra special or unique – a winning combination that sets Kingston apart from any other UK high street and secured Kingston the Great British High Street Award 2014.

WHERE WILL YOU FIND KINGSTON’S INDEPENDENTS? Ancient Market Explore over 800 years of history at Kingston’s Ancient Market – from fruit and veg stalls to world cuisine.

Apple Market/ Crown Arcade Discover hidden treasures in the area’s historic alleys and new arcades. It’s also a great place to refuel.

Eden Street/ eden walk

Thames Street/ High Street

Heart of the Eden Quarter and home to niche retailers and beauty boutiques.

Alongside the River Thames, you’ll find Bavarian cuisine, artisan cafés and family boutiques.

Fife Road A smart street lined with specialist arts, audio and urban fashion stores for the discerning shopper.

Castle Street

Old London Road

Otherwise known as sandwich alley, Castle Street is renowned for tantalising your tastebuds!

Home to an eclectic mix, from high end hair salons and vintage clothing to Kingston’s Antique Centre.

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The Bentall Centre The Bentall Centre is home to over 75 stores and more than 1,000 stylish brands.

The Rotunda Satisfy your appetite for fun and food with fantastic restaurants, movies and bowling.

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PANACEA HEALTH & BEAUTY The bentall centre

WINNER KINGSTONFIRST BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER

Panacea Health & Beauty is the leading supplier of a diverse range of organic skincare and cosmetics, functional vitamins and herbal supplements, organic teas and health foods. Panacea Health & Beauty’s aim is to help customers achieve optimum health by offering excellent health advice supported by the highest quality and most innovative natural products.

Within the store their highly trained and experienced staff, including a Nutritionist and Herbal Therapists, are on hand to answer your health questions. They pride themselves on giving you their time and

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will try to help you in the most effective way possible. This approach was recognised in the Kingston Business Excellence Awards, where Panacea Health & Beauty won the Best Independent Retailer Category.

Ground Floor, The Bentall Centre Wood Street, KT1 1TR +44 (0)20 8549 8341 www.panaceaonline.co.uk Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 6pm (8pm Thursdays) Sunday 11am – 5pm

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SERIOUSLY SOFAS CRown Arcade

HIGHLY COMMENDED KINGSTONFIRST BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER IN 2014 All our quality, customised or bespoke sofas, sofa beds, corner & chaise units, modules, chairs, chaises and accessories are sourced from established British and European independent suppliers. Every model is available in any fabric and many may also be ordered in leather.

Crown Arcade, Union Street, KT1 1RP +44 (0)20 8549 1233 www.seriouslysofas.co.uk Monday to Saturday 10am – 5.30pm Sunday 11am – 4pm

PULLINGER’S ART SHOP FIFE ROAD

COMMENDED KINGSTONFIRST BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER Whether you are a professional artist, an art student or just love creating artwork for yourself, Pullingers have just what you need. Pullinger’s pride themselves on customer service, which was recognised by their customers when they were selected as Kingston’s favourite independent shop on Independents’ Day.

25 Fife Road, KT1 1SB +44 (0)20 8547 1783 www.pullingers.com Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm Sunday 11am – 4.30pm

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METROPOLIS EDEN STREET

WINNER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Metropolis Hairdressing was crowned as Business of the Year at the glittering Kingston Business Excellence Awards 2014.

More than 50 businesses were shortlisted after hundreds of companies put themselves forward in 11 categories at the Royal Borough’s premier business awards which were led by Kingston Council, Kingston Chamber of Commerce and Kingstonfirst.

Metropolis Hairdressing is Kingston upon Thames’ most prestigious hair salon, led by hair legend and award-winning hairdresser Robert Masciave. The focus

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is always on you, the client – with the best customer service, attention to detail, and a comfortable, decadent atmosphere. Time is taken to give each client personal attention so you get the perfect style and colour to complement your hair texture, face shape, body proportion and personal style. Look beautiful and feel special at Metropolis.

Among thousands of UK salons, Metropolis was also voted Best Independent Salon by the Fellowship for British Hairdressing.

12 Eden Street, KT1 1BB +44 (0)20 8546 7575 www.metropolishairdressing.com Monday, Wednesday, Friday , Saturday 9am – 6pm Tuesday, Thursday 9am – 9pm Sunday, 10.30am – 6pm

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WORD ON THE STREET This guide is a celebration of the large number of unique, independent shops we have here in Kingston. You can find amazing vintage furniture, cool under the radar clothing, exotic jewellery and much more. The following pages list the independent shops, bars and restaurants which were voted for on Independents’ Day by customers as Kingston’s favourite independent shops.

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Banquet Records EDEN STREET

An independent record shop – and much more Banquet Records is a Kingston-based record shop that does more than just stock the week’s new releases. Banquet love every aspect of music, and whilst they are, and always will be, a record store, they love to put on shows, clubs nights and in-stores and help people out who care about music.

52 Eden Street, KT1 1EE +44 (0)20 8549 5871 www.banquetrecords.com Monday to Wednesday 10am – 6pm Thursday, Friday 10am – 7pm Saturday 10am – 6pm Sunday 12am – 5pm

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Cappadocia fife road

Discover high quality Turkish food as it should be served Turkish food is renowned for its fresh ingredients, aromatic spices and tantalising flavours. Cappadocia capture the very essence of traditional Turkish cuisine. Prepared by native chefs who have trained and worked at the highest level, their food is cooked in an open kitchen on a charcoal grill using as many UK sourced ingredients as they can.

2 Station Buildings Fife Road, KT1 1SW +44 (0)20 8549 6228 www.cappadociarestaurant.co.uk Monday to Sunday 12 noon – 11pm (Closed Tuesday )

Fabric Land old london road

Fabric Land are a family company established for over 20 years Selling all types of haberdashery and fabric, from lycra for swimwear and aerobics to the finest wedding fabrics, Fabric Land also specialise in fabrics for cruise ship entertainers, dancing schools, Irish dance costume and theatre productions.

33 Old London Road, KT2 6ND +44 (0)20 8549 4325 www.fabricland.co.uk Monday to Saturday 9.15am – 5.30pm Thursdays late night in Nov and Dec Sunday 11am – 5pm

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Fun LearninG The bentall centre

Established in 1993, Fun Learning is an independent children’s shop Fun Learning understands that every child is different and they encourage a hands-on experience in-store so that you can really get to grips with some of their favourite products before you decide. From science and craft kits to kids’ brainteasers and construction toys, there is something for all ages.

The Bentall Centre Clarence Street, KT1 1TP +44 (0)20 8974 8900 www.funlearning.co.uk Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm (Thursdays 8pm) Sunday 11am – 5pm

John Rose Eye Care eden street

An independent optometric practice in Kingston upon Thames Offering a full range of eye care as well as specialist treatment in glaucoma, behavioural optometry, overnight vision correction, nonsurgical reduction of myopia, calorimetry, dry eye treatment, screening for visual dyslexia, low vision, sports vision, specialist contact lens fitting, free form spectacle lens, optometry and visual sciences.

1 Eden Street, KT1 1BQ +44 (0)20 8546 9292 www.johnroseeyecare.co.uk Monday to Saturday 9am – 5.30pm (Thursdays 7.30pm) Sunday 11am – 5pm

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Jellybugs THE rotunda

Bags of fun for your little ones!

A family run business, Jellybugs welcomes under 7s and is the perfect place for little ones who love climbing, sliding, bouncing or rocking! With lots of seating and space to park up buggies, you can sit back and relax with fresh food made on site whilst the children navigate the two-storey soft play frame and new toddler soft play area.

The Rotunda Clarence Street, KT1 1QJ +44 (0)7557 648484 www.jellybugs.co.uk Monday to Saturday 10am – 5.30pm

KRUMHORN (Kaleido) MARKET PLACE

Designer of jewellery collections and bespoke commissions This is the perfect destination for unique custom made jewellery and bespoke commissions. Subtle or bold, simple or intricate, understated or flamboyant, you will find the perfect jewellery to suit your taste and occasion – and will no doubt want to come back for more!

30 Market Place, KT1 1JH +44 (0)20 8547 1713 www.kaleidojewellery.co.uk Monday – closed Tuesday to Saturday 11am – 6pm Sunday 11am – 5pm

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Kingston Antiques old london road

The centre is a favourite haunt for serious collectors Once Kingston’s best kept secret, 17 years later Kingston Antiques Centre has established itself as the ‘go to’ destination for collectors, with over 100 dealers offering an wide array of antiques and quality vintage items. Not many visitors leave empty handed!

KINGSTON ANTIQUES 29 Old London Road, KT2 6ND +44 (0)20 8549 2004 www.kingstonantiquescentre.co.uk Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 9.30am – 6pm Sunday 10.30am – 5pm

Local Hero Coffee Bar thames street

More than just a coffee!

A hidden gem in the heart of Kingston – from Espresso to Cappuccino, Piccolo to Flat White, a team from all over the world will offer you friendly service, freshly made food and coffee made with perfection and love.

Whether you fancy a full English breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soup, quiche or lasagne, you can find it all here, seven days a week.

Local hero localhero.coffee 22 Thames Street, KT1 1PE +44 (0)20 8546 8551 Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 6pm Sunday 9am – 5:30pm

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Natterjacks fife road

Superb clobber, and a history of trying to give the masses what they want Since 1989 Natterjacks have strived to be the best and in their quest to provide for discerning customers in Kingston have grown from one shop to the five they have today – a Vans collaboration store, an Etnies collaboration store and three Natterjacks stores (one with a superb Adidas Originals collaboration store!)

22a, 30, 40 and 52 Fife Road, KT1 1SZ +44 (0)20 8974 6732 www.natterjacks.com Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm (Thursdays 7pm) Sunday 11am – 5pm

Sblended Milkshakes CASTLE Street

The perfect place to hang out and have a ‘chilled one’!

Discover a million magical milkshake moments at Sblended – with a fantastic favourite for everyone. From milkshake fireworks with Jaffa Cake & Aero or Banana & Peanut Butter, you won’t be disappointed.

And why not mix it up with an indulgent Sblended Flurry, healthier Frozen Yoghurt treats or delicious hot drinks!

milkshakes 89a Clarence Street, KT1 1QY +44 (0)20 8546 6884 www.sblendedshakes.com Monday to Saturday 11.30am – 6pm Sunday 11.30am – 5.30pm

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Stein’s HIGH STREET

Bavarian bar, restaurant and Biergarten Stein’s plays host as a fabulous place to relax with family and friends for a lazy brunch, late lunch or an afternoon coffee. The modern yet cosy atmosphere is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed lunchtime, through to the evening when you can enjoy one of Stein’s bespoke cocktails.

56 High Street, KT1 1HN +44 (0)20 8546 2411 www.stein-s.com Monday and Tuesday 5.30pm – 10pm Wednesday to Saturday 12 noon – 12am Sunday 12 noon – 11pm

Stone Hair OLD LONDON ROAD

Boutique salon offering outstanding levels of service, luxury and comfort Stone hair was founded from a passion for the craft of hairdressing and has developed into a conceptual lifestyle brand which values its relationship with customers and staff and strives to further its understanding of hairdressing. Stone Hair believe in the craft of hairdressing and like to put their own angle on it!

41 Old London Road, KT2 6ND +44 (0)20 8549 3227 www.stone-hair.com Monday – closed Tuesday, Wednesday 10am – 6pm Thursday, Friday 10am – 8pm Saturday 9.30am – 6pm Sunday 11am – 4pm

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That Vintage Shop old London road

That Vintage Shop – giving the past a future!

Step inside this treasure trove and discover the past, where you will find unique, wellloved garments and accessories. Enjoy a cup of tea while you take a trip down memory lane at That Vintage Shop. Take the time to explore each item, as no two pieces are the same – and take home a unique reminder of the past with you.

That Vintage Shop 39 Old London Road, KT2 6ND +44 (0)20 8541 5374 www.thatvintageshop.co.uk Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5.30pm Sunday 12 noon – 4pm

The Terrace apple market

The Terrace serves amazing sandwiches, freshly made in front of your eyes You won’t find any ‘sell by’ dates at The Terrace, where ingredients are delivered fresh each day and prepared to order. At The Terrace they always want their food to taste better than the rest, so all their products are tailored to your personal needs and desires so that everything is exactly how you like it.

6a–7 Apple Market, KT1 1JE +44 (0)20 8546 7337 www.terraceeatery.co.uk Monday to Friday 7am – 5pm Saturday 7am – 5.30pm Sunday 8am – 5pm

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the Friends of the Market Group The Friends of the Market Group has been formed as a sub group of Kingstonfirst to be a consultative and advisory body on the operation and appearance of both the Ancient and Monday markets. The group’s objectives are:

• To ensure that the markets deliver a service to the public, which is outstandingly high and a credit to Kingston.

• To agree a project delivery schedule and monitor subsequent progress in delivering it.

• To identify any issues, problems or potential issues which need to be resolved.

• To identify any strategic issues for consideration and/or approval by the Kingstonfirst Board. o ensure that the overall vision for the market offer is communicated effectively to the • Tbusiness community and other stakeholders.

If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Markets group please email – alan.ottey@kingstonfirst.co.uk

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Bentalls wood street

The heartbeat of Kingston Town Centre since 1867

Bentalls is home to an extensive range of brands across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, cosmetics and home

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including Wolf ovens, Sub-Zero refrigeration, Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, All Saints, Mac, Kiehl’s, Dermalogica and Nars.

Wood Street, KT1 1TX +44 (0)20 8546 1001 www.bentalls.co.uk Monday, Tuesday, Weds 9.30am – 6pm Thursday 9.30am – 9pm Friday 9.30am – 6.30 pm Saturday 9am – 7pm Sunday 10.30am – 5pm

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Kingston has been home to Bentalls since 1867. Steeped in history, Bentalls has evolved from a small drapery shop into the premium department store it is today. Acquired by Fenwick in 2001, the store is now one of the largest in the group, with seven eateries and the most coveted of brands.