Kingston’s Famous Red Telephone Boxes – Where to Eat Nearby

If you are exploring Kingston upon Thames, there is one photograph almost everyone wants to take: Kingston’s famous falling red telephone boxes. The sculpture, called Out of Order, was created by artist David Mach in 1989 and features twelve classic red telephone boxes leaning into one another on Old London Road.

A Kingston landmark worth seeing

Out of Order has become one of Kingston’s most distinctive pieces of public art. It is an easy addition to a day exploring the town centre and gives visitors a memorable photo before continuing around Kingston’s shops, riverside and restaurants.

From the telephone boxes to tapas

After seeing the sculpture, continue your Kingston experience at The Pottery Tapas Bar on Park Road. We are a long-established neighbourhood restaurant serving Spanish tapas, paella, cocktails and dishes with a Brazilian influence, with a secluded garden that is especially enjoyable in warmer weather.

Combine it with a Kingston shopping day

The telephone boxes can also fit naturally into a wider Kingston itinerary. Visit the sculpture, explore the town centre, shop at The Bentall Centre or John Lewis, and then finish with tapas and drinks at The Pottery.

Film, food and an evening out

If ODEON Kingston is also on your itinerary, you can combine sightseeing, a film and dinner into one Kingston day out. Sharing tapas is particularly suited to an evening when everyone wants to choose a few different dishes.

Visit The Pottery Tapas Bar

You will find The Pottery Tapas Bar at 20 Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6BE. Whether you are a Kingston local or visiting for the day, come and discover a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant beyond the main shopping streets.