The Kings Head, Lewes - pub details
Address: 9, Southover High St, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1HS [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 2501) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Lewes (0.2 miles), Cooksbridge (2.5 miles), Glynde (3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
Pub suggested by Mike on 1 May 2003
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> Current user rating: 6.1/10 (rated by 20 users)
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user reviews of the Kings Head, Lewes
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| Ate here in October and have been meaning to post a review since. The food was the best pub food I have eaten in a long time. Above average prices, but well worth the money. Beer selection could be better though, usually only Harveys and one other on, steve_on_tour - 21 Dec 2011 17:28 |
| Definitely more for foodies than drinkers. I think they've madce a mistake in cramming in too many tables so everyone feels a bit cramped - still, we all know that's where the profits are. Have tried it a couple of times but never felt able to relax. ghostofcaptain - 18 Aug 2011 10:35 |
| Having heard good things about the Kings Head we tried a meal there recently. It has changed a lot since the new owners took it over and have 'modernised' it. The decor was quite stylish but not particularly to my liking. I drank Harveys which was in fine condition. Despite the feeling of being rather gastro, the food is quite well priced. The main complaint both my wife and I had was that the meals we had had been very heavily salted and this spoilt the meal considerably. Maybe we were unlucky, but all in all I don't think I would return. Fortunately for the owners others seem happy with it becasue it waas busy even though it was mid-week. forester - 4 Aug 2011 15:25 |
| I think the previous review is a little harsh. This pub certainly has moved in the gastro direction but there's plenty of space to sit and drink, the beer is excellent, the staff very friendly and the food I had was excellent and fairly priced. I think Lewes is big enough to accommodate a range of pubs and, while I agree the GA, Brewers and Snowdrop are all excellent at what they do and visit them regularly, I think the new managers have improved the Kings Head which never did much for me before. pipsby - 31 Mar 2011 11:45 |
| So, the solution to a failing local is once again to 'gastro' it. Great. Harvey's Sussex Best and Hepworth Prospect were on good form when I visited at the end of November before a trip to The Pan. A little pricey, but hardly a surprise. Food looked ok. Sadly the place felt soulless. Typical gastropub interior. It was, however, quite busy - clearly the DFLs like it, which is fair enough. I won't be returning though. A shame to scratch it off my pre-match list. At least the likes of the Gardener's, Elly, Brewer's etc. continue to thrive as proper pubs. Well done to them for getting the formula right. If you want a food-orientated pub, head over to the Snow Drop. mrboogaloo - 26 Dec 2010 18:05 |
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