Kingston & Surbiton Pub Review 2020

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So, everyone is self-isolating in the day and going to the pub in the evening to spread their germs – the Waggon was surprisingly crowded.  Football is finished, cycling is finishing, future holidays and travel look improbable – so one is forced to talk about Covid-19.  The beer was excellent.....but will pubs still be open next week!? (KS) Doubles: K2, K1, B and M couldn’t get near the board

K2’s birthday and an early start for him and friends at the Park Brewery Taproom before a general meet at the ‘Orse.  Sadly the backrooms in the Horse have been converted into a restaurant section (‘please wait here to be seated’) and it was no surprise to find that the dartboard has been removed.  I have been informed that the Wych Elm (Fishes) dart team have been booted out to the Willy; the dartboard is still up in the Wych but for how much longer?  Sad times for the keen dartsman.(KS) Singles: The dartboard has been removed so K1, K2, B and Glen did not have the opportunity of declining to play

Another Friday evening of football – this week it’s Derby vs. Fulham and a satisfactory 1-1 draw.  Due to the total lack of interest in the sports bar we were treated to a private viewing in the executive lounge bar (prawn sandwich anyone?).  Some excellent beers as usual but a sad lack of punters. (KS) Singles: No interest from K1,D, K2, B and M

After a long break the darts finally reappear and we have a debutante on the oche in a new father/daughter partnership, no doubt inspired by earlier enjoyment of a Who gig in Kingston.  The darts were of an average standard but unusually we lasted the pace and heard the last orders bell; a rare photo was taken to celebrate the event.  Getting home at 12.15 – excellent. (KS) Doubles: K2-3, B-3, M-1, Alice-1, K1-1, D-1

With Dave still suffering from illness on Fridays there was little chance of the darts kicking off.  We enjoyed a few good beers and a chat with Holly on her return from USA. (KS) Singles: K1,K2,M couldn’t be bothered

Another Friday evening of football – this week it’s QPR in the FACup and disappointment for Malcolm as the Rs are beaten by the Owls – situation normal for football in the Willy!  A few quiet beers and a chat followed the match. (KS) Singles: No interest from K1,D and M

Another Friday evening ruined by Sky Sports – at least I managed a couple of jars on the way to the match. (Doubles: Not with one person)

The possibility of continuing the new year arrows was ruined by an outbreak of manful taking out two of the team.  No matter – it’s a good pub and the beer is excellent. (KS) Doubles: K1,D,M couldn’t be bothered

The New Year means only one thing; PDC, BDO, Fallon Sherrock, ‘The Snakebite’ – Darts.  Out they came for the first time in many a month – although the standard was not that great (lack of practice maybe?) a good time was had by all in an excellent competition.  Excellent beer in the Waggon – did the only female in the pub realise she was the only one? (KS) Doubles: K2-5, D-3, M-3, K1-3, B-2