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Tom Holland's dad 'shivers' in London pub beer garden after Spider-Man fans take over

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Place, T. (2026, October 19). Tom Holland's dad 'shivers' in London pub beer garden after Spider-Man fans take over. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/tom-holland-dad-dominic-london-pub-beer-garden-cocoanut-b1301470.html

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Dominic Holland, father of actor Tom Holland, wrote in his blog about an experience at The Cocoanut pub in Kingston where he was unable to find seating due to fans visiting the establishment because of its association with Tom. Dominic mentioned that while he hopes the pub's popularity endures, he is concerned about the challenges pubs face in the UK, such as closures and high taxes on alcohol. He expressed both relief at the attention his dogs receive over himself and appreciation for the relaxed atmosphere of the place.

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Dominic Holland, 59, a comedian, wrote in his blog on Substack about an incident at The Cocoanut pub in Kingston, where he was left "shivering" outside despite arriving early for dinner. The pub has become popular due to Spider-Man actor Tom Holland dining there regularly, drawing fans from afar. Holland expressed hope that the establishment's relaxed atmosphere and charm would continue as it gains popularity.

Holland noted that while there are occasional stares and double takes, he feels fortunate compared to when his dogs receive more attention. He also mentioned being aware of the struggles faced by pubs in the UK, stating that two close every day due to high taxes and regulations imposed by politicians who have not run businesses themselves.

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Comedian Dominic Holland, 59, wrote in his blog on Substack that he was left “shivering” outside despite arriving at the pub for an early evening meal. asserted

he → write → meal

Getting a table in a restaurant is one of the big markers of success. asserted

Getting → get → success

I have never reached such dizzying heights, but I would always back myself at the Cocoanut. asserted

I → reach → Cocoanut

Not now, however, since people are travelling far and wide to dine where their heroes eat.” asserted

heroes → travel → ?

He wrote: “I hope that its newfound popularity continues, and that its relaxed atmosphere continues. asserted

atmosphere → write → ?

Part of its charm is that no one bothers them. asserted

one → bother → them

To be fair, their dogs get the most attention, and given the bright spotlight they normally face, this is a blessed relief and long may it continue." uncertain

it → get → spotlight

Tom was said to be "thrilled" to hear that his father was "shivering” outdoors, while being delighted to hear the place was busy. asserted

place → say → ?

Dominic wrote that he is aware of the challenges that pubs are facing. asserted

pubs → write → that

He said: “Two pubs close every day in the UK, thanks to our hapless politicians, most of whom have never run a business. asserted

most → say → business

Read More “A crying shame, and why I am excited that Tom's stardust can help draw local business, though I might draw the line when it means I can't get in myself.” uncertain

I → read → line

He said: “There's a pub in Kingston called The Cocoanut. asserted

He → say → Kingston

You can bring your dogs there. asserted

You → bring → dogs

“And people just let their dogs off, so it becomes like a dog free-for-all. asserted

it → let → all

Wally is the lady that runs the pub, and it's like a bit of a family favourite of ours.” asserted

it → run → ours

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