Kings Head

LET’S PULL IN HERE To revert to my ramblings on a recent review: The ‘gastropub’ concept is one that baffles many in the UK, not least those who are running one. Since it can range from a middle-​of-​the-​road licensed restaurant through to a pub that sells extremely good grub, and can also embrace all grey areas in between, I think that all proprietors should be forced to identify themselves and be ready to be judged on a points basis as in e.g. 80:20 gastropub. At least we should know what to expect then. From my assessment and for my taste, the King’s Head is a healthy ’50:50 gastropub’, which suits fine for my taste. A very friendly and welcoming pub, it buzzes to the kind of pleasing undercurrent of warm chit-​chatthat makes a good pub and exudes character and charming ambience. At the same time, it also boasts an excellent and wide choice of food, while there is also the added benefit of a separate dining room for those who prefer that environment.
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Being –completely-​boracic in something of a hurry, we swiftly made do with a humble panini (
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We visited in the winter, but there is a very large garden for more temperate times of the year and a further adjoining room for private events and the like (since done see photo). A fine choice of well-​tended beers
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) goes on to make it the kind of place you would pull into on a busy road and certainly not regret having done so. We have returned, and shall continue to do so.

A huge outdoor area makes it a great Summer watering and feeing hole. Great choice of ales. A bit of an old man’s place but that doesn’t detract from it. The food was disappointing to average. For instance, the steak burger wasn’t a steak but just an average burger. Would have eaten at the Queen’s head around the corner given the choice.