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About Kings Head
Kings Head is a historic pub at 33 Moscow Rd in Bayswater, London, with coach parking that makes it a practical choice for group visits. It is open daily, and dogs are welcome. The kitchen serves a Sunday roast, along with Fish & Chips and burgers, while the bar pours cask ales, wines and spirits. Large windows bring daylight into the room, and board games are played at the tables. Football is shown on screens with the volume kept at a level that suits people eating. The pub follows a traditional English format, with a menu of pub classics and seasonal specials.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, vintage cheddar bacon burger and banana old fashioned.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, vintage cheddar bacon burger and banana old fashioned.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food and the welcoming service, with the Sunday roast, fish and chips, and the vintage cheddar and bacon burgers named as standouts. Close behind are the beer, described as fantastic and tasty in hot weather, and the mulled wine one table finished off. Others mention the house fries, a Mediterranean salad with chicken, and a banana old fashioned that one reviewer found fun and delicious. Several describe a cosy, typical English pub with good vibes, a music playlist they enjoy, bar games, and football on screen at a respectable volume. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, including a waiter who chatted in German with a Swiss table. The complaints are small and specific: one reviewer found the chicken Kyiv dry and tough, and another wished the cocktails came in proper cocktail glasses instead of water cups. One reviewer's lunch with family ended with the service described as excellent and beyond expectations.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food and the welcoming service, with the Sunday roast, fish and chips, and the vintage cheddar and bacon burgers named as standouts. Close behind are the beer, described as fantastic and tasty in hot weather, and the mulled wine one table finished off. Others mention the house fries, a Mediterranean salad with chicken, and a banana old fashioned that one reviewer found fun and delicious. Several describe a cosy, typical English pub with good vibes, a music playlist they enjoy, bar games, and football on screen at a respectable volume. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, including a waiter who chatted in German with a Swiss table. The complaints are small and specific: one reviewer found the chicken Kyiv dry and tough, and another wished the cocktails came in proper cocktail glasses instead of water cups. One reviewer's lunch with family ended with the service described as excellent and beyond expectations.
Featured reviews
- Michael San Felipe
“Great spot for food and beers. Great history as well. Delicious food. Beer was tasty. Love the music playlist. Good vibes. Highly recommended.”
- Claire ARBOGAST
“Very typical english pub, nicely located on a rather quiet street. We had a wonderful time. The place is warm and cosy, the staff very lovely and welcoming! The beer was fantastic, exactly what you'd seek in the hot weather. Would recommend a hundred times over. Thanks for having us.”
- TickiWicki
“We had a lovely round of drinks. After that we all Ordered Fish & Chips and it was very delicious. Our server Andrew was very nice and entertaining, we told him we were from Switzerland and he started to talk a bit in German. It was a superb experience. Would recommend!!”
- Jordi Hartman
“We had a fantastic time at Kings Head! The place is clean, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing with a beer and playing a game. A special shout-out to Andrew, our waiter, and Ralph the manager—they are an absolute dream team! Both are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The service was fast, and they made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Great food, great drinks, outstanding service, and a wonderful atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back the next time we're in London. Highly recommended!”
- Riane Mcconnell
“The banana old fashion was fun and delicious. I wish the cocktails were in the formal cocktail glasses instead of water cups, but still delicious! The house fries were great.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Kings Head is a treasure of a pub to be discovered at the heart of Bayswater, and we invite you to share in our timeless heritage. In our unique setting, enjoy an authentic pub experience with cask ales, premium wines, carefully selected spirits and local gems, alongside a menu of pub classics and seasonal specials, all served by our friendly team. With coach parking available, it’s ideal for group visits too. Blending age-old charm with quality throughout, whether it’s a midweek treat, casual drink or Sunday lunch, every visit offers a genuine taste of this historic local landmark. Join us and make your next visit one to remember.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 3
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Bars near Kings Head
- Skylark Roof Garden4.61,0510.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
aegean sharing platter, rooftop views, slow drink service
- 0.6 miWheelchair accessible
onion rings, burger, duo of roast
- The Stablehand4.56530.6 mi
fish and chips, scotch egg, lunch set menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings HeadReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,674 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, fish and chips, vintage cheddar bacon burger |
| Skylark Roof GardenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,051 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | aegean sharing platter, rooftop views, slow drink service |
| The Mad Bishop & Bear, PaddingtonWheelchair accessible | 4.21,775 | 0.6 mi | — | onion rings, burger, duo of roast |
| The Stablehand | 4.5653 | 0.6 mi | — | fish and chips, scotch egg, lunch set menu |
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