Kings Head, Chingford

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user reviews of the Kings Head, Chingford

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My friend and I went for a meal at the King's Head a few weeks ago on a Monday evening. Our meals took over an hour to arrive and when they did they were both cold (they had clearly forgotten all about it)We had a pudding too and the icecream in mine was full of shards of ice which suggests it had been re-frozen which is very dangerous food poisoning wise. We go to this pub quite a lot because it is convenient but I have to say the staff can be very slow and the overall experience is disappointing. I think being next to Chingford Police Station doesn't add to the ambience!
Laughingjo - 29 Aug 2008 11:53
I love this little local. The service is great the food is tasty and the ale quality is very much improved since the new lad is doing the cellar. the chioce and variety makes a welcome change
lacginge - 8 Apr 2008 18:07
Have visited this pub a few times and liked it. Today was sorely disappointed in very poor service. Waited one hour and forty minutes for a meal that was booked in advance. Was presented with a shepherds pie frozen in the middle. Politely sent it back . Received same meal again, but now the accompanying veg were cremated as it appeared to have been back to the microwave for a second visit. NOT GOOD ENOUGH... Management please take note..there are other places to eat in Chingford.
Tessie - 23 Jan 2008 17:02
I previously posted a review having a moan about the charm of the bar staff. On my latest visit I was pleasantly surprised. The bar staff couldn't have been nicer. Beer and surroundings still excellent.Keep up the good work!!!
Wee_Paddy - 15 Feb 2007 07:40
The best comment has to be "IKEA showroom with beer". Two refurbishments ago this was a great little boozer. One consolation the beer is still OK. Some interesting brews were available at the recent Embers Inn Beer Festival. Good beer, shame about the decor!
Ginger_Beard - 19 Nov 2006 00:24
good quiz night on a wednesday even though the questions are easy , its just that i find the answers difficult.
lucky - 2 Sep 2006 18:53
Well where do we start? The pub like many nowadays looks like a furniture showroom full of assorted chairs and sofa's where you half expect to see a price tag attached. Assorted pictures and modern "bits and pieces" that you see in any similar pub. As a regular Guinness drinker I have become used to badly trained staff not pouring my fav tipple in the correct and time honoured way but this guy took the biscuit! One quite the "one pour" pint but almost,give or take the half inch he left to finish it off. My girlfriend said her wine tasted flat and I did notice that it came from the back of the wine bucket and barely filled the required measure (perhaps it had been siiting there some time?)
We both ordered the steak which didn't come cooked as we ordered but was ok. My girlfriend said the second glass of wine was better and my Guinness was poured in a better style by a different barperson.
Overall not the worst pub We,ve ever been in but could do better.

PS If you are a Guinness drinker, avoid a short chunky curly haired male barperson.


Reginald_Guinness - 4 Apr 2006 10:38
Been in this pub twice and found the beer and surroundings to be excellent. What lets this establishment down is the staff who need to go back to charm school.
Wee_Paddy - 31 Mar 2006 22:05
IKEA showroom with beer.
Lord_bangstick - 21 Dec 2005 17:11
Pleasant surroundings, unpleasant staff - not at all accommodating for under 18's. Unreasonable and snobbish. Swiftly turning into a pub suitable only for retired Conservatives. Food is a bit pricey too.
Samsam - 12 Dec 2005 22:26
Great pub, six real ales on all the time, good atmostphere, friendly staff - excellent
Mark lowe - 9 Feb 2004 09:33
Nice pub, but food not that great. You won't get served if you have children with you.
susie doherty - 2 Sep 2003 17:34
Excellent pub, good atmosphere and the right place to start a good night.
Dave - 8 Aug 2003 14:01
Newly refurbed, good beer too
sidman - 17 Jul 2003 00:39

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