The Old Kings Head

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  Sam Roberts

  ·3 months ago

  “Nice country pub on the road between Billericay and Stock in Essex. The food has good ambition but quality was variable the three times I've eaten there - the burger particularly underwhelming. Enthusiastically priced menu, too. The pub has an unusually short bar and as a result you're directed to find a table to be served drinks by staff. Fine in theory but if you're in the (nice and spacious) rear garden you may find you wait longer than you'd wish with empty glasses, hoping for table service. There's a really attractive garden bar, though, which may mitigate this service issue. It wasn't open on a Sunday afternoon in July - perhaps because the pub was quiet. Overall a decent boozer.”

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  T Davies

  ·3 months ago

  “Been to this lovely old pub quite a few times. My last visit I had the chicken, ham and leek pie...it was excellent! One of the best pies I've had in years! The staff are lovely and friendly too. The OKH has become our place to go for a delicious hearty meal with a nice easy atmosphere any time of the week.”

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  Carolyne Cusack

  ·4 months ago

  “We recently celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary at the Old King's Head. We hosted 20 family and friends in a private area upstairs. Staff were friendly and professional, nothing was too much for them. Everyone agreed that the food was amazing. The waiter done an excellent job of taking everyone's order while we were all standing and moving around talking; he didn't miss anyone out and got our orders perfectly. Staff were continuously up and down the stairs taking and delivering our drink orders. We had a wonderful evening. A big thank you to all the staff!”

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  CHERYLYN SCOTT

  ·6 months ago

  “What an amazing pub beautiful. Service brilliant ,food delicious . Very dog friendly water provided with our drinks and a,bonio .”

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  Andrew “Chasebrendon” Hunter

  ·7 months ago

  “We have driven past so many times, but decided the sun was out, let’s walk here from Billericay. A really good call as it’s a great pub and restaurant. As usual, it’s the staff that make a place, they are truly lovely. Not tried the food yet, but will be back to do so, soon. Secret advantage is that the bus stop back to Billericay is right outside! Trust me, well worth a visit!”

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  Susan Richardson

  ·8 months ago

  “Food was high quality and plentiful, service was friendly and attentive. Happy to revisit and recommend to anyone else who is looking for a first class dining experience in very pleasant surroundings. 👌”

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  Nick Suters

  ·2 years ago

  “Pre-booked Mothers Day and had a good time. Fully booked but service was always available and prompt. Starters were excellent, roast French onion soup and a beetroot and walnut tart. I had the roast lamb, my wife the topside of beef and my six year old had the chicken goujons. Everything was cooked very well and seasoned to my taste. The carrot mash was a big highlight with my family. Really creamy ice cream and a lemon bavarois, which were both very tasty. While I was settling up one of the staff brought my wife a little bunch of daffodils with a happy Mothers Day tag, which was a lovely touch. Cozy local pub with very good food, have been before and will go again.”

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  Steve Foakes

  ·4 years ago

  “Never been to this pub before. Stopped off for a Sunday Roast didn't book but was seated straight away after usual covid procedures. Got a table upstairs. Both of us had the 2 course £22.95 each. One Chicken one beef. Staff very good got drinks very quick and the roasts followed shortly afterwards. Plenty on the plates. Food and plates not hot enough. I don't want to be to critical of the food but here we go. Carrot and Swede mash a bit runny, potatoes not hot possibly been waiting for the next meal. Us. Red and green cabbage not for me as rather see peas carrots and green beans with my roast. My Chicken in the Yorkshire was good and the beef was well cut but a little bit fatty. Ordered extra stuffing at £3.95 when it turned up it was sausage meat that was possibly bought in as a roll. The pub is well decorated and staff are great. £22.95 for a 2 course is average but still a little over priced. Desserts were lovely best part of the 2 course.”

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  Adam Sewell

  ·6 years ago

  “Visited this recently refurbished pub for Sunday lunch. Never went before to know what it was like but its been refurbished to a high standard. Very smart and modern while keeping what look like original features. As many other reviewers have said, the food here is good. The Sunday roast was hot, a good size and tasty. Some aspects of the service are still being worked out we sensed. Staff were friendly but we had issues with the right food being brought, what food was available and the bill. Nothing significant but again I think this chimes with other reviews. This should be an easy thing to address. There is a reasonable amount of car parking available and a small outdoor space.”

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  Chad Knowles

  ·6 years ago

  “Lovely pub, great friendly team behind the bar, referbed to a high standard, good selection of wines beers and spirits, varied menu, with many favourite dishes at a reasonable price, areas available for private parties.. social distancing rules in place, well worth a visit....”