Face Of Cheam

So on Friday (17th Jan) saw Louise have an album launch in St Johns Church on the borders of Kingston and Surbiton.   A slight hiccup with the tickets apparently dispatched on Monday not arriving but the promoter was very helpful in putting my name on the door.  This also ensured we went to the correct church as other gigs have been at the more central All Saints.
I met my friend in the Spring Grove pub, which I do not think I have been in before.  Large selection of ale, but I went for an Estrella.  There were several young females working at the bar or tables.  Apparently we are near Kingston Campus.
On to the show, and to start Louise is the same age as me.  Not that this matters of course.  She played some from her new album but also her main singles from back in the day, including the Eternal song Stay released in 1993.
All in all better than expected and ensured me humming Arms Around the World all weekend.
As it was an early show, (7.20-8.30pm) we then embarked on a Surbiton crawl, starting at the non descript Waggon and Horses.  It does have a very nice garden at the back, but not to do on a cold January evening.
Our intention was to then go to the Grove, but this was closed possibly for a refurb.  Lots of fences around the building anyway.
So we go next door to the Antelope.  A real ale pub if ever there was one, but did manage to find a lager of some description. 
The Gorden Bennett was next where we sat at the bar.  Some tables were reserved from 11pm so I assume this shuts fairly late.  A nice enough place that concentrates mainly of food it seems.
A walk to Surbiton High Street, and with the Victoria looking packed, awful and a strong food smell, we go opposite to the Duke.  My friend says this is normally empty and whilst there were other people dotted around, for a Friday night it is quiet.   Nice pint of Estrella anyway.

With time moving on, our final place was the Coronation Hall, the Surbiton Wetherspoons.  Cheap and Cheerful and it is not too bad considering the chain.   Very near the station anyway so was able to hop on a quick train to Wimbledon followed by a 164 for a quick and uneventful journey home.