Kings Lounge in Barking and Dagenham

Neat, effective and efficient service

A poor option in general, but one of the very few places in Barking that functions as a pub, that is decent - so if you are stuck in this place, go here instead of the others.

Beer is hot, meat expensive, overpriced, you can do better

Staff from Bengal picking their nose and ears and hair. Disgusting.

Looking for somewhere to watch England play the Swiss, found this place, great service, great food, great atmosphere, made to feel really welcome. Thanks!!

The goathead was quite handicapped as it was missing 3 ears and a tongue. Did not meet the traditional goathead taste. Didn't taste bad just that it tasted different and was quite pricy

Electrifying atmosphere and great music. Food and drinks too. Good quality crowd, most in mid-age, working class folks.

Nice place, very welcoming. Try the Lamb!!

The place is great if you don't mind extremely loud music in a restaurant turned night club after 8pm. .It is slightly overcrowded at night, and you might struggle to find a place to hang with your mates. Staff are friendly and service isn't bad either. They probably have the best door security personnel considering the polite manner they engage with visitors to the restaurant. There is also parking for visitors(remember to log your car registration at the bar) They have good Suya, Nkowbi, Isi-ewu but I wouldn't recommend their jollof rice as it was poorly made and lacked the authentic taste.

This best pub in Barking with am African theme and atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and willing to make you feel relaxed and welcomed. It's a large pub with outdoor area and hotel next door. It's set up like a sports bar with large screens on nearly every wall so you don't miss any action. I called.in on a Sunday afternoon when it was quiet but imagine this place.osnkicking in the evenings and weekend.

The WORST hotel I’ve ever stayed in.

Love what these guys have done to the pub, put in a lot of effort. Well Done!! Keep it up.

Great place! Special credits to security guys who were very helpful! The music was fantastic, people friendly and polite.

Rubish place , no good stuff , rude , no care if people, don’t suggest , better home that here , as i said staff is very rude

Returned after several years... Authentic and welcoming

The venue was average, realised name change, and under new management(was called King Lounge) Wanted to reserve a table before we but told the cut-off time was finished(before 9 p.m.)as we were caught up in bad weather. Arrived and venue was not that busy!! Waiting time on food order took a while. The food was okay; it could have been better. Music was good and was a great selection from DJ.

Had a wonderful time, the staff where so hospitable, lovely vibe.

Excellent place £20 for entry not bad Great service

On Sunday not much people but music is good

Great place to drink and hangout with friends. Reasonable prices

Me and my 2 friends were asked for entrance fee tonight at the main entrance from the security guys and many people were going in without fee. Security guys said that go to the cash machine and get us £10 each. Maybe we were Asians and others were not so he only asked us. Management needs to take notice! The security guys are robing customers!

Amazing place, good food and amazing service...

Security is great, parking 🅿️ available, hotel next to lounge, perfect set up for an African lounge... Good music, staff actually listen and attend to complaints

Good food, wonderful ambience great music

Staff are friendly, music great, atmosphere equally good. Had a good time there.

The place has a comfy and pleasant environment. The services were fast

It’s actually a Nigerian club. It was fireeee, dj was fireeeee. At first, they were playing old skool songs. Man, I was confused, until I started hearing “sungba” omooooo everywhere scatter. I was just very excited and had so much fun. There’s a bar, obviously. Erm they didn’t ask me for my ID, but I carried just in case. Erm there’s a hotel too, bc no trains were running by that time of the night. The hotel was a rip off. 85 pounds! Because it was rush hour(rolling my eyes). But it was fun.

Just love the vibes, food, atmosphere and the music. Friendly staff.

Dear Sir/Madam, I am sorry to say that I had a very poor experience at Kings Lounge in Barking, London, UK. Despite having visited the restaurant before, I was very disappointed with the service provided on this occasion, and it is unlikely that I will be returning. While the food was acceptable, the service was below standard. The server did not explain the price of the fish, and when we received the bill, we questioned the total. The manager who came to speak with us was unsympathetic to our confusion and instead accused us of lying about not being informed of the price. Despite our insistence that we were not told, the server lied and said he had explained that the price of the fish depends on the size of the fish available that day. We asked to speak to the owner, but even after explaining the situation to him, he made little effort to rectify the problem and only offered a small discount which we declined. Our issue was not about getting a discount but rather about not being informed of the prices, which were different from those on the menu. To make matters worse, the manager's behaviour was provocative and inflammatory, which escalated the situation unnecessarily. As my party and I were leaving the restaurant, the manager decided to shout out, "Goodbye, Aunty," which was an unnecessarily sarcastic and provocative statement. I found this to be completely uncalled for, and it left a sour taste in my mouth. As a black Nigerian business owner myself, I understand the difficulties that come with running a business, and I know that sometimes the customer is not always right. However, the way in which the manager and owner handled the situation demonstrates their lack of concern for their reputation and brand image. This is particularly disappointing, as I value the importance of a good reputation and brand image in any business. Overall, I was utterly disappointed with the treatment I received at Kings Lounge. I will never step foot in there again, nor would I ever recommend anyone to visit there. It is a shame that the management team could not handle the situation with more professionalism and respect for their customers. Sincerely, Esther

Great selection of drinks ! Asian male staff, not very helpful. The female staff member 💯

Went there with friends for after party and a bouncer tried to eject me for no valid reason, the head bouncer had to interven and let me back in but but night was spoilt by then. I won't be going back there because there's a chance I'll do something stupid.

Cool African pub and restaurant

Never been to a Nigerian bar before. Great atmosphere and BBQ lamb, what's not to like!

Nice music, polite staff. The ladies toilet needs a little bit more care

Nice place to relax with very good quality meals and drinks, including nice musics

The atmosphere is good if you are looking to unwind and listen to good music. Only let down is their food service, ordered my food , waited for 1hr and 40mins and no update on what was going on before I cancelled. If you want to chill, cool but if you want to eat, make sure you have a snack before ordering.

Great place to be for good African experience. African food, drinks and music.

It's true what Influencers have said. This is a lounge for people who love African culture, especially Nigerian culture. The suya is nice and soft but a little too fatty for my liking. If you go with the right people or meet friendly people, you'll be drinking bottle on bottle of alcohol. The vibe is right, be prepared for a night of solely Afrobeats and overly friendly African men.

Good music, delicious food, very nice service

Ok experience. Food was ok. Music was not bad. Loved the fact I could watch the music videos as it played.

Good pub with fantastic food even though I had to Google what was on the menu as I wasn't sure what i was looking at. I had the edikang ikong with beef and fried yams and really enjoyed it. The hots sauce was beautiful.

Great food - very helpful staff. Good music

Full of night fun with lots of afro music, you will feel at home when you have a taste of it

Drinks very expensive and the lounge not looking very organised..

Nice ambient. Chill place for nice afrobeats

Lovely lounge to have fun and meet people. Good food and drinks. Will always be there every weekend having fun.

Nice and friendly staff a relaxingvplace

I ordered eforiro and pounded yam to collect, and then had a large glass of wine and a Guinness from the draft for my friend and the dishonest thieving bar staff over charged me £28. I then got overcharged £15 for a lamb surya which is ridiculous and dishonest. The owner seems to have dishonest, thieving bar staff working for him. I will be dealing with them about this cos I don’t work hard for my money to be ripped off by dishonest workers who cannot even speak a word of English. This is appalling and I will be dealing with them accordingly and hit those pockets. They will understand what the legal ramifications are when they receive a letter from my lawyer. Will not be visiting this horrid place ever again. It’s like the ghetto of Barking with riff raffs, rude staff and small portions at an exorbitant overcharged price. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

Nice atmosphere! Yet pricey for the area

Gr8 place to have Fun , wine and Dine N eventually DANCE 💃 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

Lovely joint and very lively love this place and highly recommended

I love the environment, good music and great experience 🙌

Average. Took longer for food to arrive, rice dishes. Rice stew not tasty

Pleasant place with a good mix of customers.

Manager not reliable and took ages to serve food. Was better with the other management

Nice place to unwind, nice background music, a selection of blast from yester years. Not crowded unlike most weekends. Really enjoyed the food and drinks.

I enjoyed myself, with Nigerian Drinks and foods, listening to Nigerian and African songs. I feel like I'm just in Nigeria while in Barking, UK.

It was really nice, the food was authentic, freshly made and tasted very good.

Great place to Enjoy our weekends..Food and their Services is great.. Really Enjoyed a lot.

King's lounge was absolutely fantastic. It's been a while I partied with Africans and it was so nice to see so many people turn up with Nigerian hits playing back to back. The DJ was great as well and they were a lot of foreigners dancing to our beats so that made my night. I'm definitely going back there soon again for an awesome night out. If you want to have a fun night out, visit King's Lounge.

Good hangout with flavourful food

Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere second to none. Really had a nice time.

Went with some friends a few weeks ago. Staff was polite. Music mediocre, need some more reggae and r&b. The ladies bathroom is awful. Yuck. It smells and is old. Invest some money in the amenities it's not just about making money. It's the small things and a smelly, nasty toilet puts you in a bad mood.

Food is great, nice atmosphere. Dj is good too mix of everything

Expression of Africa in the heart of London

A good place to chill and hear afro music

Kind and respectfull staff amazing food

It's a clean hotel and also a bar for pleasure. You will find an extraordinary atmosphere with respect. Go if

Ambience very lively and so is security. I loved their services too.

Good place for a weekend night out. Good food as well. Very secured.

Had a fab time with the boys. Still the place for matured minds and good music on a night out.

My Bae loves this place. Its nice friendly atmosphere but where are the ladies. Need to find a man. This is your spot just dress like a lady 😉😆

Just that I can't be bothered to report the place but the bouncers watched a man strangle me n torment me while multiple while witnesses asked for him to leave but I had to leave instead while he stayed n enjoyed his night....no man should be allowed to put his hands on a woman

Frindly good for birthday gathering or work party

Not too much of a buzz. The folks in barking seems to love it though.

They were renovating on the day but got my food and drinks at a good time

Hotel was nice, good location, welcoming staff. No breakfast and loud sound of drainage water disturbing us in the room.

They were so pleasant and clean. I enjoyed my stay at the place.

Nice weekend hangout joint for everyone and especially people of African descent. Good music, cold beer ,side chops and main menu. Always a favorite anytime am in London.

The entry fee collected of ten pounds is high. The number of people entering for the size of the place is too much. Good present of security. Did not have the opportunity to eat due to space.

Very lovely atmosphere especially if you love afrobeats and lovely African cuisine

Its practical. Good Nigerian food i in London. However, its is unsuitable for people who are in the hotel rooms and just want to sleep in on Fridays and Saturdays as the pub is usually too busy on those days.

Nice place to hangout and for good food. Serve african and Caribbean food.

It is located close enough to the station and main bus stops to be convenient if you need to hang around. However it is in full view of all the shop lifters, druggies and even some of the more undesirables known to loiter in the claustrophobic locale of Barking. Not nice. Go once and find out for yourself.

A great sports bar really chilled out place but it gets lively around 9pm.

Great vibe went with my colleagues after not seeing each other for over a year. Covid restrictions in place but still had a great time. Friendly staff good food good music

Visited again after a long time. Full to capacity, music blasting and a general fun-filled atmosphere. The food was good - I had white rice and assorted meat peppersoup. Service was quick too - didn't wait long before the food arrived and that makes all the difference when you are ravenous.

The food, the services and ambient are amazing. Nice place

Grilled Crocker fish experts here. By far the best

Nice music good atmosphere, the stats are welcoming and good service. Its worth it. Will visit again. Great job guys.

Best place to be for Entertainer and Relaxation.

Came from Manchester to visit, no hospitality offered, had to go to the bar to order even though it should have been table service and all they played was Russian music 😠 not sure what that was about

Home away from home, lovely atmosphere, lovely staffs and lovely people

It is lovely place to relax, and to have all kinds of Africans dishes.

A meeting for Africans from Barking and London in the broad sense! We eat cleanly, well and a lot. You can even order specialties sometimes. In advance of course. The place has been able to adapt to the environment and continues to renew itself. A must-see in the neighborhood. Ps: the music is a +++

Not a bad place at all. Very friendly. Their food looks excellent.

Food was good and affordable. However, dancing not allowed last night in order to maintain safety.

The lounge was full so we had to go to the garden. It was quite warm, you forget you are outdoors. Buzzing, well dressed and young crowd. Good Nigerian food. DJ was rather annoying.

Some friends and I went to the new makeshift garden space for an event on Bank Holiday Monday and the space is cool. My issue is that it was raining and the rain was splashing on everyone through the gaps, if you were near a gutter (which was on the inside). There were at least 2 water leaks and they started drilling a above peoples heads while they were sat there. It’s almost like they knew was gonna happen, uncle was on standby in his hi vis and hardware... not a good look. Also the food is nice but not isn’t worth the price.

Really nice pub atmosphere with Nigerian cuisine. Loved it.