The Queens Head
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About The Queens Head
Beside a canal on Sugarbrook Ln in Bromsgrove, The Queens Head is a pub combining contemporary decor with original features and live music. Stone-baked, handmade pizzas come with a soft base and thick crust, and a 2-for-1 deal runs Monday to Thursday until 6.30pm. Rather than ordering at the bar, guests are approached at their table, including in the bar area itself, by staff taking orders. Seating spreads across a large garden and a marquee fitted with wicker chairs, cushions and blankets. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no booking needed. Two car parks serve the pub, though the main one sits across a small bridge and up a staircase. Dogs are welcome throughout, including in the bar.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 2-for-1 pizza deal, stone-baked pizzas, canal-side garden and marquee seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 2-for-1 pizza deal, stone-baked pizzas, canal-side garden and marquee seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pizzas, praising the thick crust and soft base, with several pointing to the 2 for 1 deal and one comparing it to traditional Italian pizza. Close behind is the canal side setting, especially the garden and the marquee with wicker chairs, cushions and blankets. Others mention the sweet potato gochujang wedges, the cheesecake, a good range of gins and beers, and a waitress who helped with gluten-free options. Service is described as friendly and quick, with table service roaming the bar and garden. A few complaints recur on the practical side: one reviewer found the wedges small for the price, the QR code for food ordering did not work for another, and a large company lunch found service slow at times. Parking is also described as tight around lunchtime, with some cars on the verges. Dog owners call the bar area incredibly dog friendly. One diner was given a box to take home the leftover half of an oversized pizza.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pizzas, praising the thick crust and soft base, with several pointing to the 2 for 1 deal and one comparing it to traditional Italian pizza. Close behind is the canal side setting, especially the garden and the marquee with wicker chairs, cushions and blankets. Others mention the sweet potato gochujang wedges, the cheesecake, a good range of gins and beers, and a waitress who helped with gluten-free options. Service is described as friendly and quick, with table service roaming the bar and garden. A few complaints recur on the practical side: one reviewer found the wedges small for the price, the QR code for food ordering did not work for another, and a large company lunch found service slow at times. Parking is also described as tight around lunchtime, with some cars on the verges. Dog owners call the bar area incredibly dog friendly. One diner was given a box to take home the leftover half of an oversized pizza.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“This pub is in the "Lovely Pubs" group and it really is a lovely pub. We sat in the marquee which was just wonderful, so pretty with wicker chairs, cushions and blankets for colder weather. We went on a warm evening and the sides were half down and it felt very pleasant. The surroundings were lovely too, being right next to a canal. The food and drinks were excellent and the service was very quick.”
- Google user
“Very good we went "on-spec" for lunch and had a nice indoor table in the bar area which was reasonably quiet. It was very busy outside. The staff were attentive, polite and helpful. We ordered the 2 for 1 deal on pizzas and the meal came very quickly and it was delicious. Far too much so they gave us a pizza box to take one away. The beer was good as was the cheesecake sweet.”
- Google user
“We ate here before going to the Artrix venue. It's one of the nicest new places we've been to for ages. The setting is great, alongside the fenced off canal. We ate in the large, light marquee, but there's also seating inside (which has a great atmosphere) or outside. There were a lot of people there, but service was really good (the staff were lovely) and the food was fresh and and came promptly enough. The waitress was friendly and very helpful with the gluten-free options available to us. Overall, we highly recommend this place.”
- Google user
“Beautiful pub in a lovely setting right beside the canal. The outdoor garden is really well looked after and had a great atmosphere, with plenty of canal walkers stopping for a drink. The staff were very attentive and the stone-baked pizzas were excellent. We ordered the sweet potato gochujang wedges, which were tasty, although the portion felt a little small for the price. Also worth mentioning the QR code didn’t seem to work for food ordering? But they had staff walking around you can order with so didn’t have to lose the table. Parking can get a bit tight around lunchtime, which is understandable given how busy the pub gets. The main car park is across a small bridge and up a staircase, while there is a smaller car park closer to the entrance for those who may struggle with the steps. Some people had started parking on the verges, so it is worth arriving early at busy times. A really enjoyable visit overall and we will definitely be back.”
- Google user
“Very hard to find fault this place! The decor is great, the garden is beautiful & there's is a cool vibe about the place, brilliant service, Cannot fault it! We went for an early evening dinner as the wife didn't fancy cooking, we had heard about the 2-4-1 pizza deal in the week, so as there were 4 of us as my daughter is away on a school trip we took advantage, and we wasn't disappointed! We didn't book a table as we were planning on sitting in the garden, but the pub is big enough, so you can eat in the car area, but if you wanted the restaurant experience I would suggest booking. We had... 4 Pizza 1 Skin on Fries 1 Wedges 3 Carling 1 Orange Soda The pizza deal is Monday - Thursday until 6.30pm We spent just over £60 in total for a family of 4 including the drinks which to me is very reasonable, and the food was delicious! The pizza was plentiful, the base was soft & floppy, the crust was thick, perfect for dipping in sauce! We have visited previously so we know it's good, we will definitely be returning regularly.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Contemporary decor mixed with original features, live music and food including wood-fired pizzas.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens HeadWheelchair accessible | 4.63,565 | — | 2-for-1 pizza deal, stone-baked pizzas, canal-side garden |
| Hanbury Turn | 4.4347 | 0.9 mi | real ales and ciders, fresh cobs, bar snacks |
| Golden Cross HotelWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.01,529 | 1.7 mi | breakfast orders, eggs benedict, missing or incomplete orders |
| The Swan InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,280 | 1.8 mi | sunday carvery, large vegetable selection, well-done steaks not medium |
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