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Was at the GBBF and left there when it became a gigantic scrum. Rolled along to this place, and guess what... no bitter of any kind. I'd just left a choice of several hundred ales behind me! Faux pas or what? Ah well. Comforted myself with a consolation brace of robust Belgie bottles, and it has to be said that the pub had a relaxed feel to it and the barmaids were very chatty. Not the cleanest place I've ever been in though (my newspaper became welded to the table).
Will give it one more try.
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Have to agree, best place to go to in Earl's Court. Good wine and Belgian beer selection. The service is excellent and the girls who work there remind me of the models in Impressionist paintings
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Lovely little pub, visited for the first time last thursday. Was heaving, but still had no problems getting served quickly and by a happy person for once, something I find rare in this town. Didn't manage to eat, but enjoyed some lovely handpulled porter & stout (Fullers & Cains respectively), beers I rarely find on the taps these days. According to the staff they only got a new manager last month, looks like he's doing a good job. Atmosphere was great, not blaring music but loads of chatter, I'll definitely be going back next time i'm in the area.
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Best of breed in the Earls Court area - the shittiness of Earls Court Road seems to infect most places round here. The King's Head though is fine local with a welcoming interior. Really can't see why anyone in the area would bother going somewhere else. Well worth a visit if in the area
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Visited recently on a Saturday lunchtime after not using it for a while. I guess this must be the time to try this pub as it was quiet so service wasn't a problem. Still good beer and decent food. At least two real ales on which were well kept.
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I was here last night and have to agree with other posters that this is a great pub, probably the best in Earls court. The only problem every time I go here is the lack of staff. The poor girl behind the bar was having to cope with a bar 3 deep in customers and with little help from the other barman who would dissapear regularly to clear glasses and tidy up. 20 minutes wait to get served on a Tuesday night is enough to put me off going for a while...
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I went here on a sunday arvo for a few beers with friends. It is great place to sit back and let the afternoon escape you. Good range of beers, wine, & the lamb roast was awesome. Good young vibe & friendly staff which is hard to get in this town! Highly recommended.
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Possibly the best pub in West London, if not the whole of London. The staff are friendly, the beer selection is good, and they have the most delicious cakes and biscuits. Definitely worth a visit.
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A brillant pub. Absolutely packed at 5pm on a Friday afternoon. Good range of real ale and lagers on draft. My only critism is that there are not enough bar staff to deal with the amount of customers. It was 2-3 deep at the bar and the staff really struggled. Customers were getting frustrated at the amount of time it took to be served.
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Probably the best pub in the world.
But stay away from the Potato Wedges if at all possible.
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A great pub - always a really lively, friendly atmosphere, good selection of beers and the layout and feel of the place just makes you feel relaxed and at home. BUT - and I really don't want to be critical about such a great place - the food really lets it down. I'm afraid it highlights all the worst aspects of so-called 'gastropubs' - unimaginative menu (beer battered fish, bangers and mash), massively overpriced (£4.95 for what was basically a small bread roll with chicken and mayonnaise inside), a 40 minute wait for the food to arrive, and said food being deeply ordinary when it did finally show up. It's a real shame, because as a pub, it's such a great place - they should either drop the food side of things, or massively improve it. As it stands, I will always go back there for a pint, but would never eat there again.
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Top place - away from the busy Earls Court Road so bit quiet and more relaxed than some of the other pubs in the area
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Good pub always fairly full so get there early if you want a seat. Friendly bar staff with quick service. Tasty pint of Tim Taylor’s landlord on tap made it even better.
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However O'Neills here is good
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Also some rather unusual (but friendly) people go here! They seem to have an uncanny sixth sense. Quite a mixture of things to read and great drinks also. All in all, this has the kind of quality that chain pubs tend to miss out on: being interesting
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A slightly less busy pub than many of the others in the area. Tucked away down a quiet road, the pub is certainly interesting for its unusual range of beers.
Tried the sleeman, you'll get yourself an unusual glass! Though the beer wasnt anything special in the end. Also plenty of reading material here
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This is a wonderful pub with friendly bar staff.
Customers are treated with respect no matter how bohemian or otherwise inclined they are!
anonymous - 28 May 2006 09:51 |
Fulham supporters promised me a very attractive bar maid - he was very very friendly, but, I was expecting a fem. Despite that setback - a great beer list, good sangers (with free soup!), a non-smoking section and wireless internet to surf for porn and gambling (...well next time!).
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Cosy Atmosphere.. Not a large pub, but they have made great use of what they have. The food has improved and is definately now offering the best Sunday Roast in Earls Court Area. Great Beers, Great Wines and Great FOOD!
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Got to stop coming here, but its hard not too. This place is getting better. Guv'nor mike is getting the bar area altered soon and there is even talk of the much anticipated fish tank making an appearence. New beers on too, try the Caines Lager or the organic cider - champion.
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Nice cosy pub just far enough off the main road so as to keep a local friendly crowd and run by nice cheery bar staff. Food's a notch up from the norm plus a fantastic beer selection makes for a worthy place to visit.
punks - 24 Mar 2006 19:01 |
What a lovely pub!!! far superior to all the reat found in the Earls Court area! Had a really enjoyable visit and the bar staff were really friendly and chatty. Also visited during quiz night and won myself a bottle of vodka - can't get better then that!
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Fantastic pub! Great service, excellent food, friendly staff and the landlord (Mike) is always helpful, friendly and accommodating. Excellent atmosphere with many a good times had!! Would recommend to anyone.
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I went to this pub at Xmas time 2005, it was a great atmosphere with a friendly team of staff. Who can ask for more, good company and great beer!
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I love this place! Always friendly service, great atmosphere and good beer. Mike (landlord) is always helpful and in top form! Highly recommended if you're in the area.
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Quality pub hidden away from the hubbub of Earls Court. It's always busy which can mean seats can sometimes be difficult to find but it's worth persevering. The beer selection is very good and the food is excellent - I recommend the steak pie. One drawback is that although the waitresses are very sweet their English can sometimes be almost non-existent which means that ordering can sometimes be an interesting experience...
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I used this place in the late 80's-early 90's when living around the corner. Must agree with all th posts here, a fantastic place with very good beer served by friendly staff. The comment from Keith holds true as well. Canucks were treated pleasantly.
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The problem with most London pubs is that they have a tendency to be "tribal". You know, folks going out in groups where everybody knows everybody else and its difficult to break into a conversation and get to know new people. Not so with The Kings. Theres a good cross section from tourists visiting the area to locals who could be anything from street sweepers to city professionals. For most of the time you will find the locals friendly and welcoming. The staff are a cut above the usual, the choice of beers is good and reasonably priced for the area and the selection of bourbon is damn hard to beat. The Kings is undoubtedly the best ale house in Earls Court and probably the whole of K&C. See you in their!
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If you fancy a great meal with a great drink, from a great member of staff this has to be the place for you! I was in there recently and both the service & products on offer were absolutely awesome! It was recommended to me by a friend & I thought I'd share the tip with the rest of you!! Enjoy!!
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one of the best pubs I know, Good atmosphere, great mix of characters, landlord Mike is a good mate to know. Great place for an after work drink or a quick drink before heading off for an evening out.
anonymous - 16 Nov 2005 20:53 |
Nice short walk from the Tube station. Huge selection of beer, the best I've seen in London. All well kept. Music volume just right. If you want good conversation and excellent beer, this is the place. And if memory serves, the loo is upstairs. Always a bonus after a few pints.
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Very nice pub. Different from the ones on the Earls Court Road in that it's not full of weirdos... Can be tricky to get a seat as it's always busy but this pub is definitely the best choice if you're drinking near the station.
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Solid place for a pint or three. On the plus side: great selection of real ale, welcoming atmosphere, interesting menu, great barstaff, short walk from the Tube.
On the negative side: well, very little. A bit smokey is about it--and there is no smoking at the bar.
Overall, should be the place to visit when you are going to an event in Earls Court.
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Great beer selection - food looks good too.
Friendly staff, shame they don't have sky.
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Best pub in Earl's Court without a doubt!
Great beer selection, great food, and a friendly relaxed atmosphere... feel's like a second living room away from home! Also, I kick ass at Pong.
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Great pub, bummed about no sky sports. Watched the six nations there with a full english breakfast. Wicked. Good selection of Belgian beers too.
Martin - 23 Feb 2004 16:31 |
Great pub, and the most friendly staff in old london town. Wish there were more places like it.
Hayden - 7 Feb 2004 23:56 |
Top pub!!!! Full of very colourfull characters, wicked selection of beers, wine and bourbon. I'm a total fan, easily the best pub in Earls Court, possibly better than the Dev(just down the road).
J.P. - 3 Feb 2004 02:08 |
always manages to get nice bar staff ,a very diverse mixture of customers and lots of happy memories
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Was a regular visitor when I was living in London for a short period. Just seeing the picture above brought back great memories of many a pint of XXXX and beck's with friends. Always a great,laid back atmosphere.
Michel - 24 Aug 2003 04:10 |
i love kings head, every time i come from the states to visit i always feel at home again. great people, great drinks, great music, great atmosphere! hello to tarquin, damon, and barney!
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PACMAN RULES
J LO - 9 Feb 2003 19:29 |
I'm here from the U.S.A. and I live in Earls Court, Kings Head is my favorite pub in town. It's classy and sophisticated but relaxed and laid back. Great friendly service and location, I would highly recommend Kings Head to my friends.
Jessica - 9 Feb 2003 18:42 |
This pub is a great place to meet old friends without all the snobbyness but stii plenty of class and the beer tastes as good as English beer can taste
Dan - 11 Nov 2002 15:42 |
was there in 1965, was the friendliet pub in london, is the decal of the horshoe and buffalo still stuck on the glass at the bar.treated us canucks as royalty
keith - 8 Jun 2002 03:55 |
