kings head in West Lindsey

The staff made us feel welcome although a peak time we were seated and served very well, This was a special occasion for us as it was a present from friends for our diamond wedding,adjacent to us there was a young family who were an absolute joy and to see the youngsters thoroughly enjoy their birthday celebration The food was first class ,we have visited a number of times in the past and never failed to enjoy . Despite the current conditions for the hospitality industry this is an exceptional hostelry and we wish it every continued success

Had a great lunch...compliments to the chef......Lou and Ashe were great hosts, catering for all needs. This is our favourite pub, the food is always well cooked and plentiful. The service is spot on, and a good selection of wines available. We liked the fact that we could have alternatives when some food was not acceptable for diet reasons, that was important for us.....so thank you Lou and Ashe, we will be back.......Jennie and Barry Free.

A fabulous find, dog friendly with wonderful food. Made very welcome by Lou and Ash who looked after us exceptionally well and Walter our Miniature Schnauzer. Great place to eat and drink

A fab village pub with great food choices and a warm welcome for families. We have small children and their kids fish and chips is brilliant. Big fat home cooked chips, the kids loved them! I asked for a starter salad (prawns and s/salmon) to be upsized to a main and without hesitation this was no problem at all. My mum wanted the seabass but served slightly differently to the menu and this was catered for no issues. Our plates were clean by the end of the meal! Not only was the food fantastic, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. It has the old pub way of turn left for the bar or right for dining. I love this! Dogs are welcome in the bar, but not the dining room. Kids are welcomed, chatted with, and catered for. No photos because tbh we were hungry and it was gobbled down before anyone would even think of taking photos! Thank you to the kitchen staff for accommodating our tweaks to dishes, and to the front of house staff for their welcome and great service. See you again soon! Parking: Large car park, plenty of spaces. Well lit for darker evenings. It's a village pub so safe for lone travelers or women IMO. Kid-friendliness: Welcoming to families.

Lovely Food With Generous Potions And Nice Cozy Atmosphere! Was Served By Lou And Amber Who Were Very Helpful And Friendly, Both Made Our Experience Very Positive And Will Be Returning 🫶🏼

Called to see if they had space for us for lunch and they were very accommodating and fit us in even when busy. This is a really nice traditional pub, friendly staff and a cosy feel. I had the Brie, honey and garlic which they offered to make into a bigger portion for me as I was having it as a main, which was very kind of them! My partner had the sausage and mash and loved it. We will definitely come again!

First visit - what a stunning exterior 👌. My wife had the Hunters Chicken and me the Fish and Chips. Both very good although garden peas a little underdone and far too many chips but at £15.95 pp acceptably priced. Good service and friendly staff. We did have to get the price of a coffee knocked off the bill as it never materialised but overall an excellent lunch with friends.

Been meaning to have a meal at the kings head for months, I have to say we actually made a phone call and booked a table for about 5.30pm, we arrived to a very warm welcome and got shown to our table immediately, we all had the pate for starters, followed by the fish platter fillet steak, and the pork and stilton, I can honestly say its the best meal I have had in Lincolnshire for a very long time, followed by apple and date crumble and ice cream, portions were amazing and so was everything else , will definitely be back and will be telling all our friends,thanks for your amazing hospitality

Lovely old pub, really friendly staff, good pub grub and really good value. We had drinks in the lovely beer garden during the day, and then dinner in the evening. James was particularly patient with all our questions about the food!

Lovely atmosphere with great friendly staff who were knowledgeable about the food being served and offered alternative options for the fussier members of the party! James was very atttentive and made our experience more enjoyable.

Wonderful meal, the food was excellent and the venue is lovely. Great choice of gluten free options as well, will definitely visit again. The food deserved 5 but the customer service was a little lacking, staff could very more attentive and welcoming with some cheer.

In the charming village of Tealby, close to Market Rasen, there is a delightful thatched pub called The King's Head. To be brief, try the homemade pie. It is a wonder. It was Steak and Ale today and I can't recommend it enough and I swear I could write a small essay on the gravy. Lou and Ash will give you a warm welcome. But remember, try the pie.

Surprised by the deliciousness of the food. Great beer, excellent seafood platter . Plenty of freshness, flavour and texture. fabulous and quick service from the equally delightful lovely Lou. We will be back for more!!

We are a couple in our 50s. Been to Market Rasen races for the day. We wanted a nice meal to finish the day. We found the Kings Head on google. The service and food were impeccable. Feeling very full and satisfied when we left.

Great place to eat large menu, including Fish, dishes and steak and plenty more. The fish pie is by far the best I’ve ever had. Service was great dog friendly in the bar and I wish this pub was in North Essex

Amazing food, amazing service and the staff went above and beyond to help us have a great night. Thanks to all especially the manager for helping us when we get stuck getting back to our air bnb.

Very good! We all enjoyed our choices of food and the service was excellent. Pub has a lot of character and intriguing history attached to it.

Excellent food and service from Tom and lou .would definitely recommend and will be back. A wonderful country location . Excellent guest ale

Second time of visiting The kings Head after just randomly dropping in the place looking for lunch and the food was so good we decided to visit again and we are from Rotherham South Yorkshire but Lou and Noah made us so welcome and we had a wonderful lunch but Jacqueline decided after she had her lunch to have a pudding which after one mouth full decided it’s was Erotic to which Lou, myself and a couple at the next table ( who we chatted to from Hull) burst in to laughter and the pudding was a Ganache and Maltese pastry base and can’t remember the name of it. Thank you to the chefs Nathan & Brandon to and we will back soon. xx

Quality food in a tranquil village setting. Had Sunday lunch here 14th January, staff are attentive without intruding on the dining experience, would highly recommend this venue and the excellent fare on offer.

So enjoyed our visit to this historical pub - staff were lovely, food was really good and such a friendly atmosphere. Will look forward to visiting again.

Went in the evening for food. Food was lovely, staff very nice and welcoming, Would gladly go back if staying in the area again

Was travelling around the Lincolnshire wolds when I discovered this gem of a pub in the beautiful village of Tealby. The pub is the oldest in Lincolnshire and has plenty of character to it. The food and drink were excellent and in very healthy portions. I had the sausage and mash which tasted amazing and my girlfriend had the veggie burger which she loved. Will definitely be returning if in the area again.

Researched pub prior to going for a late lunch, we didn’t pre book but got a table.. We were welcomed by very friendly staff who were a create to the pub, service was efficient, food was ‘spot on’ and plentiful.. Pricing very competitive and comparable to other pub lunches we’ve had.. Local beer served and the cheesecake alone was worth the visit..

Outstanding food in a beautiful historic pub. Staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. Ten out of ten. Very highly recommended.

We had a fab lunch for Valentines today, I had the homemade beef & mushroom pie was delicious and my hubby fish and chips (homemade too 😋) we had our little puppy with us and were made welcome with treats & water 👏🏻👍🏼 will be back very soon Thanks to Tom, Ash and Lou

Great place and lovely food and drink. We often go for meals or a quick drink. Highly recommended to any one wanting to go to a country pub

Excellent pub dating back to 1367. Good food and excellent service from Lou and Lara. Nice ambience in the pub and a interesting and varied menu

Impromptu stop off during a walk, and so glad we did. Ended up having a lovely meal, freshly cooked and delicious, and were made to feel very welcome, even in all our walking gear! Would highly recommend and shall definitely be coming back.

My wife & I called on the off chance the pub was open on a cold Thursday lunchtime. We were pleasantly surprised that it was open & busy. The hosts Tom & Lou fitted us in the back ‘snug’ which is being refurbished. The atmosphere...

Excellent lunch in a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Lou, our hostess did everything to make our visit most enjoyable, her sense of humour was great. We will definitely have a return visit.

Our first visit as we are here on holiday. Had the fish platter between us and there was more than enough for two with a side order of chips. The meal was excellent and great value. Staff were really nice especially Lou who recommended the...

Lovely pub and dog friendly. A welcome retreat on a cold day after a long dog walk. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a great menu

This is a fantastic little pub and the history of it is so interesting. The food we expected to be good, being a home cooked restaurant. It did, however excel in all ways. The food was delicious and plentiful and the landlady was a font...

We ate here twice within a few days as we we’re staying in the village and both times had great service and really good food. There was 5 adults a toddler and a dog. The service was friendly and not rushed, food really delicious and...

The food was a reasonable price and tasted incredible. Lovely homemade food which is refreshing as most places don't. Nice atmosphere. Staff friendly. Will definitely be back!

Good pub grub we went New Year’s Day great atmosphere great bar and food was excellent Very reasonably priced Proper good pub grub it’s great to see they aren’t trying to charge fancy restaurant prices in a pub Friendly staff nice buzz

Very nice traditional pub in a very nice village. We found the service to be friendly and prompt. The menu is good and plenty of of dishes that I could’ve chosen. I tried the hunters chicken which was a mistake because the chicken was very...

A party of us went here last Christmas and we all enjoyed our meal. Sadly this year the food was very disappointing. Also we were all cold which made it very uncomfortable. We drove quite a long way for this meal but won’t be going...

We ate with friends and first off I have to say that the quality of service was outstanding. I chose the king prawn tortellini and frankly was discombobulated by the dish. The king prawn were served ‘shell on’ so I had to task of shelling...

We had been before and had been underwhelmed but put it down to covid rules. Went today for a birthday meal and had the Hunters chicken. Worst one I've ever had. Thick slices of leftover chicken covered in barbecue sauce and then obviously microwaved. Totally...

Stopped in for Sunday lunch whilst staying in Tealby for a long weekend. The best Sunday roast we've had in a long time. Great portion sizes, nicely cooked veggies, lovely presentation. The biscoffi cheesecake was out of this world. Very pleasant staff and good value....

Very quiet country pub , dog friendly . Great food and friendly staff . Steeped in history . Thatched roof , looks amazing .

Nice pub, ordered drinks at the bar and the bartender was chatting to a customer on the phone and there was a large group of people behind us, had Sunday lunch which was ok, 2 thin small slices of beef, greens was hardly cooked at...

We visited the kings Head on a Saturday night with our dog who was welcomed in the bar. Food was served this side too. There was a great atmosphere and the staff were helpful and friendly and the food superb. I’m a vegan and there...

Staying in Tealby for a short break and this lovely pub was within easy walking distance. Both staff and food were great, so much so that we went back the next evening.

Had a really nice lunch at the kings head with our 3 dogs , we were made to feel very welcome, the staff went above and beyond, we had cheesecake which we both agreed were the best we have ever tasted (but be aware the...

We came here because we heard that the food had improved from its once dire state. Sadly, it hasn't! The 'chef' appears to think that dousing gristle with copious amounts of salt will transform it into a sumptuous meal. It doesn't! The meal was completely...

A quiet Monday lunchtime and we visited this very pretty village and decided to have lunch at this iconic thatched pub. Went for the Ramblers Platter which was a sort of upmarket ploughman’s lunch (with some lovely ham). Giant portions, reasonable price, pleasant service staff...

Beautiful setting. Character pub. Quality food & very good value for money. Would be nice to see more than one real Ale on.

Found the staff to be very welcoming,we were celebrating a birthday with friends from entering the bar area we felt at ease

We are fairly regular customers of the Kings Head. The minimal number of staff are always great however, we now feel that the food is very inconsistent. The only safe bet on the menu (which hasn’t altered in ages) is now fish and chips. We...

So ,we visited Tealby to go to the tea rooms which were closed for some reason so decided on the pub instead, kings head . Really pretty thatched roof in a very pretty village.we sat outside because it was a hot day under an umbrella,...

This was our first visit and we were not disappointed. We found the service and food to be excellent. Portions are a good size and reasonably priced. We will be back!

This lovely pub is so good it hardly needs another 5 star review. Tealby is a delightful village and the pub itself is perfect. Really good food (beware - huge portions!!).

Seemed to be a whole lot of new staff who were out of their depths. Slow service at the bar, chips were undercooked, bar man had as much personality and enthusiasm as an empty pint glass. I noticed a lot of meals were being returned...

One of the best experiences in a pub I’ve had. The atmosphere was brilliant (which included some bikers that looked like they were having a gathering). The staff were extremely attentive to detail and could not have done any more for all the customers (both...

Came for Sunday lunch. Beef was nice, mash was bland. Roast potato was warmed up , rock hard . Gravey tasteless. Veg no flavour. Yorkshire pudding hard. It was just so disappointing. How can you go wrong with a Sunday lunch . Nice environment to...

Had highish hopes as it had been recommended but alas fell flat. Waiting staff poor, disinterested and actually taking the piss out customers, very professional!. Silly giggling in corners. Food ok. The soup was awful, Apparently the soup of the day was tomato but more...

Would hate to do anything that could jeopardize the existence of this ancient pub, HOWEVER the food we had for supper, lunch and supper again was simply dire. We were hoping that it was a one ot two off, hence the returns, but not so....

Visited with our 3 children. Was really excited about going but unfortunately I would say, we definitely wouldn't return. The waitress wasn't friendly, infact I got the impression she didn't really want to be there. Food was nice, homemade but presentation let it down. Steak...

We had nice burger meals, one normal with blue cheese, the other halloumi mushroom.Tasty and enjoyable so much so that we returned the following evening with friends. Sadly it was a big disappointment. The duck breast on bubble and squeek was poor with the breast...

Visited Monday lunchtime , and ordered the rustic ratatouille, I was very disappointed to say the least, mostly tomato sauce with a few peppers , but of onion and a slice of mushroom, piece of toast and some chunks of brie. I did eat most...

We were advised to try this pub by friends from nearby. However, I think in recent time it has gone downhill. Portions were large but kind of thrown together. My mother’s liver was virtually in edible. Other dishes were okay. Maybe this was an off...

It is great to find a great dining location open on a Tuesday night - and what a great night it was. A friendly welcome and a fantastic set of menu options that cater for all tastes by the look of it. All food was...

Very pleasant staff,good menu selection .food first class ,nice way to spend a lunchtime with friends

On the outside the pub looks very appealing, inside a bit tired. We tried the Sunday Lunch, the Children's chicken was tough and unedible and had to be sent back, our Traditional Sunday roasts were poor in quality and quantity. The serving staff were excellent....

Been meaning to visit for some time as we live locally. Visited on a Saturday evening and it was not particularly busy. We were seated promptly and ordered drinks and starters all of which were fine. The mains came out, 3 fish and chips and...

Not the first time we’ve visited as we live fairly local, but certainly the most enjoyable. The food was very good and the service was equally as good. We look forward to returning :)

We decided to visit The kings head in Tealby as we had read that it’s the oldest pub in Lincolnshire and we had also heard good things about the food there too. It certainly did not disappoint and it was worth our 1 hour +...

Sadly, what a huge disappointment indeed. What has happened here???? It's our 1st time for sometime and sadly, will be our last. The food service was too rushed and was way too quick without enough break in-between courses. As soon as you finished one course,...

We knew we would be in the area and having read reviews on Trip Advisor decided to book for lunchtime on a Saturday. Just as well as most tables were reserved. We were not dissappointed and had agreat meal. My wife had liver and bacon...

I have always loved this place and look looked forward to paying a visit when I got the chance. It may have been a weekday evening experience but this visit was nothing special. OK service, average food and a slightly tired atmosphere. Nothing to stop...

This was our first visit to the Kings Head facility. We were very happy with the venue, the food and the service we received. We ordered starters and mains and were not disappointed. The food is of good quality and is all freshly prepared on...

Wow! We went with friends for a meal on a Wednesday evening to celebrate Christmas, and what a wonderful meal it was! First of all I cannot leave a review without mentioning how beautiful the building is, and on entering the restaurant, which was cosy...

Sunday Lunch 11th December 2022 - Staff absolutely brilliant in a very busy restaurant, but sadly disappointed with quality of food served.

We had lunch at the King's Head after a long walk at the end of November. We turned up without booking and had a warm welcome. The beer was good and the seafood platters were very good. We would happily go back.

The King's Head is more for dining now, rather than 'just' drinking but , as it is the only pub in the village now, we walked down for a quiet drink. The staff were welcoming and the drinks were well-kept and reasonably priced. The following...

We enjoyed an excellent joint birthday celebration at the King's Head. The starters of Baked Brie with honey and garlic and a vodka infused gravalax were very tasty. Our mains of twice cooked pork and Stilton burger were very well cooked. We ventured to have...

Great Sunday lunch as usual, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Great food and service. Thanks all. We will be back again soon. Looking forward to Christmas Dinner.

We had a lovely meal here over the summer, used the large outdoor garden seating area. Gorgeous setting and lovely food. We will be back for sure.

First visit to the Kings Head, and honestly it was the location that was key; mid distance for meeting friends that have moved to the area. So glad we came though, as we had a fabulous meal. We each had either a starter and main,...

First time we've been to The Kings Head, but definitely not the last. 5 of us had a 3 course meal and each one was extremely well presented, prepared, and tasty. Which, combined the wonderful attitude of the people who served us. Made for a...

Creamy garlic mushrooms were tasteless. Blade of beef was tough, dry and totally inedible. We were assured the chef had been informed, but he didn’t bother to come out to see us. Never had to complain about any meal ever before, but this was just...

The food was superb when we went. cooked to our liking and plentiful. the ambiance in the old barn room was superb.

Not what it used to be. The meals were very ordinary and the sweets were very poor but still premium price. Must have changed the chef. We have visited twice in the last month and have been disappointed on both visits as this used to...

We were campervanning around the wolds andf arrived in the beautiful village of Tealby to walk to the Rambler's Church. The pub looked lovely, and they allowed us to park overnight in a corner of the car-park, by a stream, and we had an absolutely...

Worst fish and chips I think I have ever had, if the fish was in fact haddock as advertised it was the most tasteless, the batter greasy, and the chips were dry and tough, garden peas tasted of nothing. The place had no atmosphere, just...

Terrible meal! Went here on Saturday for a ruined Birthday dinner, shall not return. Not sure where the 5* reviews came from??? With 7 ppl in our party, we were cramped into a small alcove which looked like a cupboard. eachone of our party had...

As my hubby turned 60, we went here for his birthday dinner, party of four. The staff was all very friendly and the Pub itself looks really lovely. Our starters were delicious , we had pâté and Brie. I had the filet steak, asked for...

Stopped here with friends for a meal. Having our dogs with us sat outside. Plenty of tables with good spacing between. The food was served quickly although it was quite busy. We could not fault any of the meals we had. The staff were great...

I went with 4 other family members for an evening meal and let’s say it was memorable, but for the wrong reasons. The aubergine dish was undercooked and tasteless, the sea bass and gammon was ridiculously salty. Gammon is already salty, but they added extra...

Visited this lovely thatched pub on the recommendation of our campsite owner in Market Rasen, it was easy to find ample car park, and close to some walking trails, we sat outside for Saturday lunch and the beer garden is spacious and well kept, we...

We visited on a Friday lunchtime, glad we had booked as they were swamped. The small team managed to serve us well and also deal with some late comers who were unbooked, demanding and very undecided. The team did well to ensure our meals were...

Had 2 meals at the Kings Head over the duration of our stay. Top quality food at a lovely little village location. highly recommend

I have always enjoyed my trips to the King's Head before today. My friend and I were enjoying the sunshine and thought we would pop in for some pudding. I asked about the gluten free options and was given a clearly labelled board. I ordered...

Ate here recently to celebrate a family birthday. The pub looked great and the staff were friendly. There was a large and varied selection on the menu and some daily specials. But all of our party were underwhelmed by the food. I chose the mushroom...

We dined here on 17th May, a table for four. My wife ordered the Belly Pork, our friends chose the pies and I opted for the duck, specifically because the menu stated ‘served pink’. I pointed out to the manager that my duck was somewhere...

Highly recommended it's a little gem . Staff very helpful our fish and chips were plentiful and well presented and the batter on the fish was so crispy. Looks like it very popular pub with walker's . We travelled on Bank Holiday so it was...

As walk in customers who were staying locally we received a friendly welcome & fantastic customer service by Megan. Incredible food esp the lamb steak special (best gravy I've had in my entire life!) & the dessert well leave enough room for! A hidden gem...