Kings Head at Kingsdown in Dover

Recently visited the Kings Head and had a great meal. The service and quality of food provided was excellent. Friendly and accommodating to us, whilst giving us time to enjoy the food that was provided. Quick in responding to the request to book a table at the start of the experience, but no rush during the meal so was able to enjoy the cosy and comfortable surroundings of the Kings Head. Great staff and definitely value for money in terms of menu on offer.

Das 'The Kings Head' ist ein urig gemütliches Gasthaus. Im Eingangsbereich befindet sich eine Bar, im restlichen Gastraum sind Tische platziert. Hinter dem Gebäude befindet sich auch noch ein kleiner Biergarten. Die Speisen waren bisher die besten, die wir in der Umgebung (Deal, Walmer und Kingsdown) hatten zu einem fairen Preis. Hunde sind hier willkommen. Bei der Begrüßung gab's nicht nur eine Wasserschale, sondern auch noch einen Hundeknochen.

We visit this pub every year on our annual camping trip to Kingsdown, and received the usual warm welcome from Alex, Amanda and the lovely Rebecca. Excellent Sunday lunch, and good meal prior to the Tuesday quiz. The vegan selection is very good, and the homemade chips are amazing - that chef knows what he's doing!

We do not eat out very often due to finances but when we d we like to feel we are getting quality. Every time we eat here we love the quality. I had a burger with pineapple and bacon and it really was good. I believe it's from the local butcher. My wife had a roast (beef) and she was happy with the quality and the portion size. The staff are excellent and always make sure everything is ok. It's a treat for us to go out for lunch and this really was a lovely way to start our Christmas. 10/10 - again!

Wir kommen immer wieder gerne ins King's Head - netter Barbetreiber,sehr gute englische Pubküche, lokale Biete -tolle Atmosphäre!

A really nice Sunday Lunch in a village pub. They had a nice selection of meats available, alongside their traditional menu. The pub was busy, but the staff were attentive and the food was really good. Will eat there again.

Called in on Quiz night and they fitted us in. We had vegetable lasagna and curry. Both were very tasty, followed by cheesecake and Alabama fudge cake. Yummy

We always visit the Kings Head on our annual visit to Kingsdown, and were not disappointed with our recent visits. Traditional pub, friendly staff, good selection of ales and excellent home-cooked food. They have an interesting range of specials, in addition to their standard menu, and great choices for vegans. And the real chips are not to be missed.

We visit this lovely family owned freehouse often as we love the food and atmosphere. The menu caters for a range of tastes, and you should keep an eye out for the specials. The Landlord's special fish and chips is a particular treat, showing real vision in the kitchen. There is a great variety of drinks on offer, and you can buy a tasting sample of the ales without the need to buy blind, which I see as a great idea. There is a good selection of wines which are well priced, unlike the eye-watering prices experienced at some other establishments in the area.

A pretty pub, if a bit pokey, with a small, dark, outside rear garden with skittles. It’s a free house, so we thought we’d have an ale, or two. I had Gadds No 5. Very nice. She wanted to taste the Gouchers as we’re unfamiliar with that beer. The management wanted 50 pence to try it! What? Won’t be going there again. Poor service ethic.

We were in Kingsdown on a camping holiday and took refuge in the pub as the evenings were so cold! Well, we had a wonderfully warm welcome here. The first night we were invited to join in the pub quiz, which was good fun. Then we decided to come back another night for dinner, that was a good decision. Again, the staff were lovely and the food was amazing, fish cakes and home-cooked chips with a generous portion of salad. Hubby had fish and chips and cleared his plate in no time. A good choice of beer too. All this in a traditional pub atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere, decided to have Sunday roast lumch at the Kings Head for the first time in 3 years. What a great decision, had the mixed roast, 3 meats, lots of veg and lovely thick gravy, with accompanying mint sauce, cranberry sauce and horseradish sauce. Thank you Alex, Amanda, Michael and Rebecca,

We were down in Kent seeing our Grandchildren ( 4 & 7 )and for the first time staying at a Chalet in Kingsdown rather than a Premier Inn. At 5.50pm we phoned and asked if they could do dinner for 7 with two young children. We were there by 6.05pm, service could not have been better excellent food and great local beers. Will definitely go there next time we are down that way.

We booked a table for two & mentioned we were bringing our dog. On arrival they had set a table aside which was just what we wanted as our dog can become nervous. We had a Sunday lunch with generous portions & it tasted great. Highly recommend the home made bread & butter pudding. Service was friendly & excellent. It is also a proper traditional pub.

We called in to the lovely quaint original pub for a Sunday lunch. The atmosphere was delightful, such friendly staff. As for the Sunday Roast. Wow! Probably the best Sunday lunch we have had locally. Fresh vegetables, plenty of meat (and gravy) and crispy roast potatoes . Delicious, and excellent value for money. Will definitely be returning .

Went sat had bangers and mash not bad wife had chicken burger average. Went for Sunday roast the meat was soooo thin could see through it. Very disappointed did expect better. Sorry we won’t be going again. Shame.

They managed to fit us in, in what was clearly a busy Sunday Lunch sitting. Two had the roast Turkey with all the trimmings and I had a vegetarian option - roast root vegetables, that was excellent - really tasty

My mother and I came down for our second Sunday lunch in a row. Mum has the Cajun Chicken and I had the Roast Lamb. Both well presented and delicious. Make a reservation though. Every table was reserved and the landlord, who we both know well, advised us that it would be very busy by 4pm. Well worth the drive here, after which you can walk your meal off by walking down to the beach and back! Do it! I dare you!

Very friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Helped with ordering takeaways to be delivered to the pub as chef on holiday. Ideal if stating at holiday park,

We had a delicious Friday fish 🐠 and handmade chips. The fish was perfect , simple batter and great mushy peas. Friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. We will be back and bring our family and friends. You will not be disappointed

Needed an evening meal spot for our friend who was visiting with her little dogs. Kings Head very welcoming. Had very good meal of pub food classics done well. Fish n chips and scampi and chips followed by sticky toffee pudding and ice cream. Tried...

There was absolutely no where to eat and although their chef was on leave they made us feel so welcome gave us takeaway menus plates and cutlery and even provided games for our kids we had a lovely meal and great family time truly grateful...

We really enjoyed our visit and dinner . Friendly service , good ambience and lovely food . V reasonable cost . Would definitely return if in the area .

Lovely atmosphere, great old pub with delicious food and drink. Set in Kingsdown with very friendly staff.

Found it on Trip Advisor and well worth it. Probably one of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had out, I’m really fussy but it was delicious. We had a mixture of the roasts , all cooked beautifully, nice choice of vegetables, plenty of gravy. Excellent...

Excellent Sunday dinner as always and deserts were to die for! Great friendly service too. See you again soon. Thank you

We visited today and had the most delicious Sunday roast you could ever hope for. We both had the mixed roast (Turkey beef and lamb) and the food was hot and plentiful and tasted like the best home made cooking. The bread and butter pudding...

A warm welcome preceded a really enjoyable evening. We ordered two specials of the day, Beef tagine and Game Casserole, whilst our youngest ordered his favourite of chicken nuggets, spaghetti hoops and garlic bread. The food was delicious, with the tagine flavoured with cinnamon and...

From the moment we walked into this gem of a cute little pub we loved the charming vibe and had a wonderfully fun evening. Traditional family run, village style pub, the landlord, bar staff and the locals were all so welcoming. The garden space was...

Popped in for a quick pint with my family and dog, as they do sharps cold river cider, proper old skool village pub, friendly staff. Deffo come back next time I'm in the area

We stayed in Kingsdown and found this little pub round the corner opposite Post office on the second day. Staff are very welcoming and great food menu. Definitely recommend the Roast dinners , a good selection of choice on menu and specials board . My...

We camp at Kingsdown most summers and always felt this pub was a bit more for locals than visitors. However, we tried the food on our last visit - mainly due to an appealing sounding menu (proper chips!!!) and good options for the vegans in...

beautiful food and drink, will definitely be coming back here soon! too cheeky very very cheeky and crazy

I've eaten several times at the Kings Head and can honestly say as both a local resident and a restaurateur in my own right that Alex and his team produce the most satisfying pub restaurant food you could wish for. Sunday lunches are always excellent...

A group of us visited on a Sunday for lunch, the booking based on previous reviews, but we were rather disappointed with the meal. The slices of meat were very thin and were not what we expected from somewhere that appears to pride itself on its home cooked food. Unfortunately it appeared to have been bought in like it and re-heated. Disappointing I’m afraid

What a gem, it couldn't be more friendly and the food was lovely and homely. It was a very quick walk from our campsite. Thank you for a wonderful eve.

Always a great time at the Kings Head. Welcoming traditional pub, great service and atmosphere to match by both the landlord...and landlady, staff and the patrons.The food is fantastic.....I especially look forward to the desert...and on occasion may have a couple in one sitting . Well done Alex and Amanda.

Tried the Kingshead at Kingsdown for the first time for Sunday Roast, hubby had the mixed meats roast and I had the lamb it was all lovely very nice atmosphere, friendly staff, it was all pre booked so they were expecting us, food was served on time, and social distancing was adhered to, we shall return soon.

The sign says this pub is closed during the Covid-19 restrictions because the requirements of social distancing cannot be met inside. It does takeaway (food) specials on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Thursday night dinners! My parents had the ribs, Mrs H had the Cajun Chicken and I had the Mighty Lamb Burger. All were great meals at a great price. Afterwards mingle with the locals and enjoy some good conversation. Well worth the drive here from the rest of the county!

Visited this pub for the first time and was not disappointed. This is a warm and welcoming pub in the heart of the village. The locals made us feel welcome and the bar staff were both friendly and efficient. I like my beer and had two lovely pints of Gadds Dogbolter at a very reasonable price. This is one of the rare pubs that you could end up sitting in all afternoon! In so many ways, this pub epitomises what a pub should be. Although we didn't eat here, the food offer appeared extremely popular. For those also who like a bit of brewery history, check the Thompson & Son Walmer brewery window dating pre-early 1950's when it was taken over by Charringtons and closed. A rare window indeed of a once much loved Walmer brewery.

Staff are friendly and helpful. Food was well presented and tasty. I had a child's meal but the portion was ample and allowed me to sample a dessert.

A small, traditional village pub. We were visitors, just arrived in the village. We were welcomed by the bar tender. The menu was varied and gave good choices.I had scampi and chips, and my hubby had Sunday dinner with 3 mixed meats. Both meals came with sauces and were good size servings. Really tasty! Staff were pleasant and helpful. A very enjoyable experience.

If you are looking for a great curry menu and a good price in a a relaxed atmosphere then make a trip out to the Kings Head in Kingsdown. We had the Landlords Chicken Balti, the Chicken Curry with Coconut Cream and the Thai Vegetable Curry. Needless to say all the plates were emptied. Everyone in the group stated that their dish was delicious. Well worth driving into Kingsdown for!!

We had dinner here on Saturday evening and were made very welcome. The food was lovely and the service was fantastic, children's menu available, I had a burger and my wife had a curry, very nice house white wine too. Wish we had been staying in the area longer so we could go back!

We arrived quite late in the evening. All the other pubs had closed their kitchens (by about a minute!!!). The Kings Head were very good to accommodate 3 starving people and I'm so glad they did. Good hearty pub grub in a friendly pub with a great wee beer garden. They definitely win the award for the friendliest pub in the area! They couldn't have been nicer. Would highly recommend

Visited here a few times during our stay in Kingswood. One of 3 pubs in the village, we kept getting drawn back to this one.Its more of a local pub than the others but we were still made to feel welcome.We also went for Sunday lunch which was delicious & good value (£9.50 & £3.95 for pudding).Quiz night on Tuesday, very busy & everyone having a good time, most people seemed to be eating first as well, not just turning up for the quiz.Good house wine & wifi too!

Good old fashioned friendly local pub, set in a perfect village location. Well kept beer and typical pub grub. Well worth a visit!

The owner and his family, (as well as the waitstaff) were all very friendly, fun, and eager to please our group of 6 adults and one toddler. We ordered various meals and each of us were very well satisfied with our choices. The fish and chips were awesome, as was the Cumberland sausage and mashed potatoes. A stop here for a meal would not be complete without ordering their amazing desserts. The cherry bakewell and the caramel chocolate cake are both excellent!!! This pub is absolutely charming and quaint, and ideally located just up the hill from Kingsdown Beach, which made for a fun day of walking the beach prior to stopping off for dinner. The bar area is separated from the dining area, which works especially well for families with children. They also have a lovely courtyard if you wish to dine outdoors. The interior decor is accented with many wonderful antiques which gives you a true sense of some of the wonderful history and quaintness of the building. This was a great day sharing some drinks, dining and dessert, along with some fun interaction with the staff and locals. As a whole, our entire time spent at this pub was one of our favorite highlights during our month long trip throughout the U.K.!!!

Very friendly staff! Me and my boyfriend tried a new cider (see picture) and it was really tasty (sweet but not too sweet). I tried the scampis, it was fried and very nice. The scampis were served with chips and a fresh side salad. The place looks really cute. The dessert was amazing! I had a Belgium Waffle topped with ice cream. The waffle was served warm and tasted amazing with the ice cream.

Me and my girlfriend visited this restaurant at the last day of our vacation.

After a beautiful morning at the beach, 7 adults and 10 kids ascended on the Kings head after a recommendation from the campsite we were staying. After a warm welcome from the waiter who said we were fine to eat we all sat down, unfortunately the bad service started here with chef standing by the kitchen drinking a beer and rolling his eyes as clearly didn’t want to work anymore that day. A nice selection of food was on offer and all the children were happy with the kids menu. Drinks had to be ordered at the bar as they wouldn’t serve at the table for some reason which was slightly annoying but not the end of the world. On arrival of the food most of us were happy with the exception of the pork chow mien order by two friends, it was exceptionally salted to a point where it wasn’t edible, After a complaint to the waiter who shrugged his shoulders and walk off but did agree to wipe it off the bill. The kids also complained the batter was chewy on the cod and several bones were also found.

Another great visit to one of the best pubs in Kent. Sunday lunch was delicious and as always Alex and Rebecca were friendly and attentive. Just a proper pub with a nice atmosphere and great food.

Forget all the nobby fashionable eatery's in kingsdown -- this is the one - top notch food and excellent well kept beers -- been going years --- we're local and visit once a month ish . An exceptional place where the owners know how to please and keeps the ales in tip top condition. No good for DFLs as the prices are reasonable and the road is narrow so Chelsea tractors will have to park on the seafront.

Synpathetic staff. Average food with average price. My veggie burger was ok, my partner's curry tasted a bit like washing up liquid. Pack of ribs didn't have much to eat on it, but that's pretty usual. Kids meal wasn't too bad. Nice to have kids books to keep little one entertained.

Friday night, 8 of us had a great time, good cask ale, great pub grub, especially fish & chips and burgers

Spent 2 wonderful hours here for Mothering Sunday.

This has become our "local" when we return to the UK. Staff always friendly and welcoming. Located in a lovely village and close to the sea. Beers are always good.

Just enjoyed a meal for 6 in this traditional local. Received great service by Rebecca coupled with the fine welcome (as always) by the landlord Alex. Tasty food, with veggie and gluten free options, good portions, served with a smile in a real pub environment. Thank you KIngs Head - of course we will keep coming back!

The original social networking, the village pub. Walking into the Kings Head make you realise how vital to the community a good local pub is, many functions and fund raisers. Skittle and darts teams, quiz night, good beer, food and above all great compan.

Great place for a relaxed and friendly meal . The food was very good and the service excellent . A cheerful pub ideal for a relaxed meal with family and friends. Gluten free menu available.

Our relatives took us here for a Sunday meal, it was delightful.

Lovely village pub, always enjoyed their quizzes they hold. Friendly atmosphere, good pub food too with quick service.

As we are moving to the area ( soon hopefully ) we thought we’d pop in. Suffice to say will be our local when we’ve moved ... fantastic all rounder 👍

Nice selection of real ales and lagers. Prices very good, lower than most in the area. Food great, Sunday lunch is very good as are is the rack of ribs.Bar meals and a specials board available.

We are lucky enough to have this pub not far from us, it is a traditional pub that caters for all! I have eaten here numerous time and the owners and staff are always accommodating as we tend to go as a large group with 4 children under 4! I would never normally choose a roast when eating out as in my experience roast potatoes are a let down! However I decided I’d try on this occasion and I wil in future be eating a roast here again the potatoes were like home made roasties!!

Visited this pub recently during my 40th birthday weekend staying in Kingsdown with family. We ate at the Kings Head on the first night we arrived and I had the goats cheese and sweet chilli burger - oh wow! Best burger I have ever tasted in my life! Was so amazing we all went back a second time before going home and I had the same again. My sister had the ribs which she said was amazing. Portions were generous and food was clearly very freshly made and well presented. Pub was pleasantly quiet with friendly staff. I would definitely visit this pub again and highly recommend! Thank you to all at the Kings Head for being one of the highlights of our weekend!

Called in on the off chance. Luckily a table as available. Locals very fiendly, food was super. Lovely pub, will definitely be back!

Visited this pub over the summer whilst staying locally. Had a lovely Sunday lunch with the family. The food was very good - lovely yorkshire pudding - and the service was great too. Looking forward to the next time we can visit.

There are three pubs in Kingsdown. The two lower ones have been “cleansed” to accommodate the city tourists that visit on the weekends, but the Kings Head is as authentic a pub as any. The Landlord, Alex, and his wife, Amanda, have a sense of humor that will make the weak buckle. The food is great, the atmosphere is cozy, and the banter amongst the locals will quickly draw strangers into it. In the summertime, the back garden is the venue for a brash game of Skittles that can be heard across the village. All are welcome there. I always look forward to dropping in for a pint or two when I am in the area. A plus! A must for all in the Dover to Deal area.

Lovely pub. Top notch for atmosphere, welcome, service and FOOD. Best fish and chips ever, also the caramel chocolate fudge cake. A must for next year's holiday.

We popped in for a drink after a rainy day with our two grandsons. We were shown to a table in the dining area and the staff were very accommodating by getting games for the boys to play so they would be entertained.

We found this pub by chance and popped in for a drink after a long cliff walk with the dog, we were very impressed with the warm welcome and quality of the beer and cider.

We enjoyed a Sunday dinner here was lovely food. Staff were very friendly kids had games to play with whilst waiting for our food. Reasonable price food. Would definitely visit again.

Popped in for a few drinks and a meal with my partner, son and 2 dogs. Sat outside as it was warm and sunny - very picturesque row of buildings.

We waren er op een zondag avond, de kok was al weg maar ze hadden een stapel take-out menu’s die we daar konden bestellen onder het genot van een heerlijk engels biertje en engelse gezelligheid! Volgende keer dat we hier zijn komen we zeker weer!

Always have dinner here the night before our trip. Good honest food

A group of 7 of us went here on Friday evening. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. There was a good selection on the menu and a reasonable list on the specials board, the smoked haddock fish cakes were excellent followed by one of the best cheese boards I’ve had for quite a while. Not only was there a really good selection of cheeses, but also ample biscuits to go with them. I would have no hesitation in recommending the food at this pub, and hope to return next time I’m visiting family in the village, I also note that they have a fabulous range of gins available.

Have visited this pub each occasion we come down to Deal and every time you get a friendly welcome from the staff and locals. The food is always good quality and good portions. mustn’t forget the beers with good selection of ales. well done

This is one of the best pubs I have ever visited! Excellant real ale, friendly down to earth landlord & landlady, lovely interior and excellant food. On top of all that, the locals are all friendly and very nice to visit and talk with. I do really wish this was my local!

Went for lunch yesterday, 4 adults, 2 teenage boys and 2 dogs. Very friendly and welcoming and as the previous reviews say, it's definitely a proper pub.

We had a night in here drinking and was great fun. We decided to eat here another night and it was nice enough. The staff were friendly etc. on both nights so we'd go again but more for a drink rather than a meal.

I took my wife and extended family here Christmas Eve for lunch.

It's rare to find an old traditional pub these days but this one certainly ticked the box. The food was good value, nothing outstanding but it filled us and dogs were allowed inside which was great.

I guess one of the things that separates old fogeys like me from young fogeys is that I tend to like pubs for what they don't do, not what they do do. So, I like pubs that don't do music as the main noise source; that put it in the background where it can be safely ignored. I like pubs that put drinking and talking before food; I don't mind them doing food as long as it doesn't mean the drinker/talkers are crammed into a two-foot stretch of the counter being jostled by eaters paying by credit card, and having their nostrils constantly invaded by the stink of saute octopus gonads or whatever. I like pubs that don't put chairs on tables twenty minutes before closing time so you find yourself surrounded by wooden mountain ranges as you try to read the Sun. I like pubs that have free copies of the Sun, not the Guardian because the Guardian is the paper I have to pretend to like so can never actually buy the Sun, but if it's the only one around well, then I don't have a choice, do I?

Went for a roast dinner with family on sunday and by far the best roasts around kent bin to loads of diffrent restaurants but this one tops them all thank you for great evening 😁

When you need a roast dinner on Sunday, the Kings Head will supply it. Dropped in here on our way back to the camp site, and we weren't disappointed. Plenty of lamb, nicely cooked, though a couple more roast potatoes would have been nice. But overall, a very, very nice lunch. The staff were very friendly and made the experience even better

From stepping inside you are always made to feel welcome not only from the staff but also the locals. Great food especially the pie and the dessert of peach bread and butter pudding. We then had a game of darts and continued drinking enjoying the great atmosphere in this village country pub. Thanks to Alex and Rebecca for your fantastic service and look forward to returning next time we are camping at kingsdown.

Staff really tried with providing vegan meals coming up with 2 options; cheese salad and vege burger I emailed a...

Fantastic pub in Kingsdown Kent. Thanks Alex & Erica for your service, great food, awesome atmosphere (really enjoyed the experience...

Gran ambiente, buena visítenos de cervezas (local), el personal es amable. También hay un agradable jardín.

We popped in on a busy Saturday evening. We was lucky to get the last table. The place was booked solid. Definitely book in advance. The pub is run by a very nice couple. The lady explained the menu and specials food. We all enjoyed our meals, however the mango & Stilton burger was delicious, I had to fight my friend off pinching it all.. Will return soon.

Dropped in this afternoon as family feeling peckish and as we were at kingsdown holiday park it was a 5min walk. Not disappointed, good choice. Son had the rack of ribs and loved every piece!! Daughter had the chicken burger and was happy :)Me and missus had burger with goats cheese and sweet chilli sauce - great combo and stuffed after!! Must have been good as missus does not usually eat burger.Very accommodating with the kids and I would recommend visiting for a good meal and drink. Thanks :)

Lovely pub, food was very nice! Friendly staff. Nice walk from the kingsdown holiday site. Dog friendly too.

Every such a nice olace to come! Very nice staff and the food is always really nice! And the beer is out off this world!Very good!!!

Visited here one night whilst staying in kingsdown for a long weekend away. We were tired and hungry from travelling so we ventured to the kings head on our first night for some.food and drinks. We received a warm welcome from the staff. Pub was the typical country style pub, warm and cosy. I ordered the leek and cheese pie with wedges and salad. My partner and our friends ordered the cod and chips and fish cakes. We all enjoyed our meal and it tasted lovely! Would definitely recommend thank you :)

use to use regular until realized when guinness ran low landlord held back for evening customers food good for a pub awkard to park anywhere

A wonderful traditional village pub. Great atmosphere. A very warm welcome. Brilliant Sunday roast! Well worth a visit.

We have been to this excellent pub several times now, for birthdays, anniversaries, family get-togethers and cosy dinners for two. The food is superb. We have always been given a very warm welcome from Alex and Amanda, and a friendly super service from Rebecca. It is a typical old world village pub, with oak beams and oozing history. It is spotlessly clean and has a very pleasant atmosphere. It has everything to suit every taste, from popular quiz nights, film show nights and music nights and can cater for all occasions from weddings to corporate sessions to christenings, weddings and funerals. It also opens its doors for well supported fun raisers too. Dining here is very pleasant with an added bonus, it's a short walk to the beach. We loved it here the first time and it has never disappointed.

Always a good meal that is reasonably priced. Clean and homely place, friendly staff who are the owners.