
Kings Corner
Quick info
About Kings Corner
Kings Corner is a pub on the edge of Oakwood in Derby, with an indoor and an outdoor play area for children. Kids eat free with an adult on Wednesdays, which suits families visiting midweek. The kitchen serves food all day, and the menu includes curries, American burgers and a Sunday roast and carvery. Food is ordered at the bar, where staff advise on the current wait for the kitchen. The bar also pours real ale and guest beers. The pub is walk-in. The team accommodates allergies and dietary needs, from meat eaters to vegans.
Good to know
“The Kings Corner in Derby is a lovely local pub with a big beer garden and a nice children’s play area. Located on the edge of Oakwood, we’re the perfect place to meet, eat, drink, and unwind. There’s always a friendly face at the bar. Escape the fast pace of city life and join us for good beer and delicious food any day of the week. We serve food all day, and have a menu with dishes to suit all the people you know. Traditional British favourites. Curries from India and the Middle East. Really big American burgers. And vegetarian food packed with flavour. Real ale, guest beers, lager, wine, prosecco, spirits, soft drinks, and coffee are all ready and waiting for you at the bar. Come in and make yourself comfortable.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention indoor play area, Christmas dinner, kids eat free Wednesdays and sundae station.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention indoor play area, Christmas dinner, kids eat free Wednesdays and sundae station.
Customer Review Summary
Families anchor most visits, with reviewers pointing to the indoor and outdoor play areas, the beer garden, and a children's menu with a sundae station that was a hit. One reviewer mentions kids eating free with an adult on Wednesdays, and another held a five-year-old's birthday party there. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly and obliging, with one table saying they kept checking in. Food draws praise too, including a Christmas dinner with succulent turkey and proper stuffing, a clementine and lemon citrus tart, and a Sunday roast cauliflower tart. Vegan and allergy needs are reported as handled well. The caveats are about waits and value. One reviewer waited an hour and a half for a meal that never arrived, saw a carvery sent back as uncooked, and left with a refund. Another found the ghost pepper chilli dip on a southern fried chicken burger not spicy at all, and one thought some dishes pricey for their size.
Customer Review Summary
Families anchor most visits, with reviewers pointing to the indoor and outdoor play areas, the beer garden, and a children's menu with a sundae station that was a hit. One reviewer mentions kids eating free with an adult on Wednesdays, and another held a five-year-old's birthday party there. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly and obliging, with one table saying they kept checking in. Food draws praise too, including a Christmas dinner with succulent turkey and proper stuffing, a clementine and lemon citrus tart, and a Sunday roast cauliflower tart. Vegan and allergy needs are reported as handled well. The caveats are about waits and value. One reviewer waited an hour and a half for a meal that never arrived, saw a carvery sent back as uncooked, and left with a refund. Another found the ghost pepper chilli dip on a southern fried chicken burger not spicy at all, and one thought some dishes pricey for their size.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“So I had the southern fried chicken ultimate spicy burger with ghost pepper chilli dip, was nice but wasn’t spicy at all including dip, as I like spice was disappointing and doesn’t reflect food as I’m just a spicy person and likes heat.”
- Google user
“Will never eat there again ( Or not eat as my food never turned up). Excuse after excuse my partner had the carvery which was returned due to not being cooked seen a few people take it back. 1hr 30 mins and my food still had not turned up. In the end we ended up asking for a refund and leaving. Only so many be ready in 5 mins you can take.”
- Google user
“Fantastic as always. Meal with friends and the food was great from Trevor and amazing service from Ellie. Lovely chilled atmosphere, price was right and noise level spot on. Always recommend coming here for a drink or a meal!”
- Google user
“We had a wonderful family get-together and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. A special thank you to Hannah, who took the time to make sure everything was perfect and that we all had an amazing time. Her friendly, attentive service really made the occasion extra special. We’ll definitely be back!”
- Google user
“Great first experience. Helpful friendly staff and understandings about allergies. Food is excellent, but some of the dishes a little pricey for size. A good location for families and kids. With children's menu puddings and activities. Play area and beer garden. Will be coming back.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Kings Corner
- The Abbey4.33712.8 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
flat diet coke, old historic pub, no photos rule
- The Red Cow4.34623.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
friendly staff, tasty food, good service
- The Merlin4.23,7753.2 mi
steak cooked to perfection, extra butter with meal, ice cream dessert
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings CornerWheelchair accessible | 4.21,945 | — | — | indoor play area, Christmas dinner, kids eat free Wednesdays |
| The AbbeyOutdoor seating | 4.3371 | 2.8 mi | £1–10 | flat diet coke, old historic pub, no photos rule |
| The Red CowReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3462 | 3.1 mi | £10–20 | friendly staff, tasty food, good service |
| The Merlin | 4.23,775 | 3.2 mi | — | steak cooked to perfection, extra butter with meal, ice cream dessert |
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