King and Queen, Edenbridgeback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
everyone in edenbridge seems to be talking about this pub at the moment because there has been trouble in it, i think the landlord needs to try a bit harder to get rid of the rifraf that is using this pub!
kimba - 16 Sep 2008 17:58 |
As an ex governor of a pub did not feel comfortable in the king and queen saturday evening, lots of men outside loud and rude, some I had banned from my own pub.
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was in king and queen saturday lot of yobs around!
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Went to edenbridge on saturday night to have a few pints, very disappointed lots of louts outside the pub shouting abuse at people walking bye bad karma inside the pub left as I thought there was going to be a row, went to eden it was a bit quiet but felt safe. Was in the pub a couple of weeks ago lot of footballers in there agains thought might have been a row, very upset as I used like using this pub, dont live in edenbridge but always popped over about twice a month.
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After reading Henna 75 praisng the King and Queen went to have a look, seemed okay, there was only one person in the pub and there was no atmosphere, appreciate it was during the week and all pubs are quiet, but did not order food as the no one else was eating so cant comment on the food, the menu however did seem quite expensive. Did not find the barman friendly and he appeared a bit tipsy.
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The new landlord and landlady have certainly turned this pub around from the cliquey, almost 'members only' pub that it was.
the food is astounding - Dave is a genius in the kitchen. Maybe the food is a little pricey, but you certainly get what you pay for, no reheated/microwaved convenience foods, this is proper home cooked, amd most importantly, FRESH, food. (The Crown, take note....)
I have been singing this pubs' praises to all my friends.. Heather and Alec given the pub a welcoming aura, which had been sadly lacking for many years, and this is now my pub of choice in Edenbridge.
Top Beer garden too! Highly recommended!
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Alec the landlord, is a smashing bloke and knows how to run a decent pub, the food is out of this world as the chef is properly trained and not some McDonald's throwback and cooks everthing fresh, he will even cater for Vegetarians if needed. I have paid 4 times as much in top restaurants in London and been disappointed, you have to come here and try the food. It has a lovely little beer garden, and the music is better than in most pubs.
The hand dryer in the gents was made for dwarves, but I suppose it would be good at drying the pubic hair if the need arose.....
All in all, one of the best little pubs I have been to in years....
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The King and Queen is one of many pubs along the main high street in Edenbridge but easily the nicest to look at, with it's cottage-like appearance, it is a building full of character and rich in history.
The decor inside can only be described as typical olde-wolde - odd furniture, uneven floors and wooden beams on the ceiling. It's cosy and the leather sofas are very inviting, so much so that it would be dangerous to sit there after one too many ales!
Alec the Landlord is very friendly and larger-than-life, he greets all of this customers personally and makes sure that their every need is catered for. Dave, his friend of many years is employed as the chef and his wife Heather is the co-owner and always seems to be rushing around making sure everything is running smoothly.
There is a wide selection of beers and ales available and the food is all home-cooked and the portions generous. This pub has managed to keep its locals for many years as well as acquiring many new loyal customers.
Prices are very reasonable, especially for the food. I would recommend the King and Queen to anyone who likes nothing but to have a good time.
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Popped in for a pint on Tuesday night and to see if the pub has changed since the last landlady, and couldn't believe how warm and welcoming the new landlord and landlady are! The food was recommended by a local in the town as well as they have a top cook in there now. So I booked for Sunday lunch and today took the 'in-laws' down. The food was outstanding and was swiftly served and was beautifully presented. Roast Pork with freshly made succulent stuffing balls and a medley of vegetables ,with freshly made yorkshire puddings (nicked one off the 'in-laws' plate - thumbs up). And freshly made apple crumble for afterwards. Add to that good wine and decent ales, this is going to second home for me with excellent food, good service, and decent ales, and an atmosphere that will relax you and make you feel special. Didnt have a pool table or dart board , but that makes it more attractive to most.
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Absolutely top friendly service and the food......., felt like I was in a top restaurant when the food turned up. This pub has changed hands recently and not knowing how crap it was before, it certainly has got to be on the top pub food guide this year. Keep it up landlord, I will be a regular, good ales and good cheap food to die for!
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I think the same 3 regulars as my only prev visit were sat obscuring the beer pumps again but they aint hostile and this Sheps pub had Spitfire, Materbrew, & Bishops Finger. Evidently popular locally and for food too, but am I alone in thinking that the phrase (for my Spitfire) "That's £2.90" is missing a word? I noted the same brevity (rudeness) with another customer, maybe he was an outsider too.
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Good pub.Friendly staff.Interesting varied menu.Felt very homely.
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Lovely pub with top landlady who looks like shirley bassey. Also has the presence and appeal of a real star person. Good food and beer and an all round friendly pub
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Popped in for a pint on Saturday evening.
Cosy enough pub with decent beer but impossible to escape from the 'club' music (playing way above background level) through various speakers dotted around.
Looking at the clientele, I couldn't figure out for whose benefit it was being played ???
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Popular and atmospheric pub despite false beams. A true locals pub not minding kids playing cards and pool (with their parents) but still feeling like a proper pub.
Good value menu
lout_from_the_lane - 17 Feb 2004 16:21 |
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