The Kings Head

I have eaten at the Kings Head quite a few times, the latest being last night. The food is still good - had a delicious Rib Steak. The service was also good. But overall it is overpriced for what is essentially a local pub. Perhaps this is why the restaurant was only half full on a Saturday night?
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Rachel
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Sunday, February 24, 2008

I have been living in Winchmore Hill for 6 years and use to rely on The Kings as a handy local restaurant venue as well as a great pub. But I have to agree that this place has lost its touch. A succession of apathetic managemnt changes have cost this place dearly. It's a shame because the food can be well above average but the limited menu, increasing prices and infuriating service mean it is just no longer worth the effort.
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Andrew
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Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Thursday, January 31, 2008

I have been a regular a the kings head for 5 - 6 years. We have had many good meals and fun nights here. Unfortunately, after yet another disastrous evening here I have vowed not to ever return again.

Recent management changes have not had a good effect on the pub and I think the restaurant has felt the brunt of this.

The last meal we had was so awful. Almost half the dishes on the ever shrinking menu were not available, the service was absolutely atrocious. The greasy haired misery of a waitress and the manager could be seen talking about customers behind the bar and their apathy was so insulting.

When we complained about being charged for something we did not order, the pub manager actually just walked away mid-sentence! When we pointed out that this was terrible service for a restaurant he had the cheek to say 'But we're not a restaurant, we're a pub'!!!! It may well be a pub but they have no problem charging restaurant prices!!!

It's quite a shame to see this place go so down hill. What was once a buzzing restaurant with good food and packed tables is now a bit of a joke with only 3 tables occupied on a saturday night.

After giving them the benefit of the doubt on the last couple of visits we have finally given up on this place......
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AP
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Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Sunday, December 23, 2007

I agree, very aesthetic surroundings, music isn't always as discreet as it should be. Very good, attentive service and delicious, well presented mains. A touch too expensive, especially on the wine. Recommended.
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Fitzie
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Friday, June 15, 2007

It's my local pub and have eaten here a few times. There is an interesting choice of food which is of high quality. Definately recommended.
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Perry
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, May 08, 2006

Great on a winters night, nice cosy atmosphere food nice but a bit pricey
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Hal
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Friday, December 30, 2005