The Kings Head in Isle of Wight

Nice decoration, friendly staff but the food was very disappointing. Steak pie too salty and a minute portion of mashed potatoes. The crumble consisted of a few biscuit crumbs and the Eton mess was cream with a minute piece of meringue and two tiny pieces of pear, two figs and one pecan nut. A reduction of 10% was taken off the bill but the deserts should never have been served! How can you botch a crumble??? Just made us feel like tourists being ripped off. Even the waitress admitted the crumble was unacceptable. The couple sitting behind us waited an hour to be served.

Really good pub/restaurant. Service was amazing the food was to die for. The only grievance I have is the Opening hours that are displayed on Google are wrong. Other than that. No fault.

Very accommodating. Helpful willing to let us bring fish+ chips in, while watching football.

The location and ambience are good, and the food (burgers, fish & chips, pasta) was also tasty. But unfortunately the service was disastrous - it took a total of 90 minutes for the food to arrive (and it was only half full). There was no information from the waitress, no apology and no offer to bridge the waiting time - that was very annoying...

There were five of us and the food was really good. Fish and chips was great and the cheeseburger was really tasty. Almost a little insider tip. Everything at fair prices. ------ There were five of us and the food was really good. Fish and chips was great and the cheeseburger was really tasty. Almost a little insider tip. Everything at fair prices.

Fantastic pub, really welcoming and great drinks, would recommend

Decent pint whilst waiting for the ferry. Didn't eat but food looked and smelled fab.

Frustrating evening tonight. Walked in tonight have been to this pub a number times in the past. Went with a group of 5 sailors. Wasn’t a great welcome. To be fair the food was mainly good. What wasn’t good or right was being accosted by a pissed local who seemed to delight in trying to be rude behind my back whilst still being in clear ear shot. Like all bullies he didn’t like it when I said no my wife wasn’t ugly and no I didn’t want to shake his hand! Sorry to leave this review but there was a moment the bar staff/manager could have said something and she didn’t.

Nice and historic pub. Enouhg choice in ales.

We usually walk past this pub, but the recent reviews were good so we gave it a try. We were not disappointed. Everything was perfect. We had pie and mash, scampi, buttermilk chicken burgers, fruit crumble, Eton mess and chocolate brownie. Each one was trimmed with home made relish, tartare sauce and trimmings etc, the chips were super hot crisp and fluffy (perfection) the Eton mess was a home made meringue with oodles of fruit and compote. It really was excellent. Home made and not the usual mass produced fayre you get in some pubs these days. Very reasonable prices too. The decor is lovely. It was cosy and homely and the staff were super friendly. I suspect this will be our new local in Yarmouth! In summary I would say as good as the George as affordable as the Bugle. Definitely recommended!

Recently reopened the Kings Head is conveniently situated in the centre of Yarmouth. We had a great Sunday roast there this week and they were one of the few places serving after 2:30 in the afternoon. Good service and good food. Friendly staff. Came out stuffed.

Good food. Friendly staff. First time visit. Will return.

Fish and chips with homemade tartre sauce. Fish finger sandwich came with salad and tacoos - service was fast and food delicious. Overall, I couldn't fault the place.

Cool place, the fish does not taste good tho 🤫

On entry to the pub we had a lovely welcome from very friendly staff. The pub wasn’t busy on a lovely sunny day. Ordered a couple of drinks and food. A little wait for the food which duly arrived. We had scampi and the steak, mushroom and ale pie. The scampi and chips were volcanic, but not unpleasant. They were served with mushy peas, not something I wanted or ate, I would have preferred ordinary pease. The Steak, mushroom and ale pie was served in what can only be described as a deconstructed state. It almost looked as if it was thrown on the plate (hopefully not past it and on the floor!) this was woefully over cooked and to be frank the meat was burnt. We did raise this with the staff member who just said ‘I’ll mention it to chef’ We paid and left but would not recommend this place for food, okay for a pint but that’s all

Booked a table for Sunday 1430. Arrived at 1420. Food ordered at 1425. Waited for over an hour for our food after being told when ordered it would be about 30 minutes. When chased about the order (4 roasts) we kept being told they were on the way. When they finally arrived at 1550, the potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were rock hard due to being overcooked and the vegetables were hard due to being raw. The meat was ok although the roast pork belly hadn't been butchered correctly and they had left the bones in. Another table of 4 people had booked the same time as us and they gave up at 1530 and left, we wish we had left too. Won't be eating there again.

Fantastic place and bar staff 👍👍👍👍

My son and I called in for lunch. The pub was busy but not packed and the ambiance was pleasant. We had two main courses for £14 each and two soft drinks. The food was plentiful and tasty. I’d definitely return.

We went to the Kings head for a Friday night out and to have some food. We are both vegan and ordered a vegan burger and vegan Wellington, which were very tasty, but also filled us up. There was a young lady singing lots of cover songs and she was brilliant, and just made for a great evening.

A lovely atmosphere but sadly we waited an hour for a very simple order if 2 snacks. What made it worse is the Landlord could or should have offered a refund or similar but just looked embarrassed 😣

Very colorful and tasty! Especially roasting, it's just divine!

Very friendly staff great Sunday dinner

Lovely friendly staff. Great find on a rainy afternoon

Delicious food, good beer, friendly and efficient service. Recommended.

Great service and great team very pleased definitely return 👍

Gorgeous scampi and chips for late lunch today....

I had the pleasure of performing at The Kings Head in Yarmouth this past Friday, and I must say, it was an experience to remember. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was electric—buzzing with the anticipation of a great night ahead. The staff were incredibly welcoming and professional, ensuring that the setup for my gig went smoothly. My sound system setup was top-notch, allowing for a crisp and clear performance. It's evident that The Kings Head values quality entertainment and goes the extra mile to provide an excellent experience for both performers and patrons alike. The audience was fantastic—engaged, appreciative, and clearly included some regulars who know how to appreciate good music and a good time. It's not often you find a venue that brings together such a wonderful community of people. Let's not forget the food and drinks—absolutely divine. Whether you're a fan of traditional pub fare or looking for something a bit more gourmet, The Kings Head has you covered. The drinks menu is extensive, offering something for everyone, from local ales to fine wines. All in all, The Kings Head in Yarmouth is more than just a pub; it's a cornerstone of the West Wight community, a haven for music lovers, and an absolute must-visit if you find yourself in the area. I can't wait to return for another gig and another unforgettable evening.

The food was awful the vegan burger was a plain burger in a bun with nothing else and bugs in the salad! Theres nothing loaded about the loaded fries just chip on a plate with salad and an over cooked steak! Over priced. Shame as it used to be a good menu

Delicious pork in cider with mustard mash, really friendly staff, not too busy at lunch time, a proper pub.

First time visiting and it was a very good experience. We ordered the burgers which were so good and the service staff were really friendly. Will be returning very soon

I’ve been seafaring for a good many years, dropping into ports and small towns across this great nation, and decided to try somewhere new called the Isle of Wight. Quite an exotic little island, I found myself in the seaside town of Yarmouth where I happened to stumble into the Kings Head. Upon walking into this fine establishment I was welcomed with what I could almost literally describe as open arms and was made to feel straight at home with the jovial and quite witty bar man. Anyway, I digress. As the day went on I decided this place looked like it could cook up a seriously good meal and I wasn’t wrong. I ordered the mushroom wellington and frankly, it was borderline a miracle of a meal. Possibly the best Wellington this side of the Brazilian football scene. I was aghast, shocked frankly at how good it was. Literally, this one meal, this one pub, just everything has almost coaxed me to pack up shop and settle down on this scenic little island. What a pub! 12/10. Top service.

The food was great, but Carrie and Brandon's service was brilliant. Fun, friendly and attentive - made it 5 stars

My girlfriend and I had to check out of our Air BNB at 11am and our ferry wasn't until 4pm, so we went to the Kings Head to pass the time. We had some chips, which were great, and even though there was an issue with the electricity, the staff remained upbeat and happy the whole time. We stayed there for a good few hours, and when I got my girlfriend a coffee, I was given a free espresso, which was greatly appreciated too! The beer wasn't bad either! Great pub and I hope to return soon!

What a lovely discovery, this has been one of the highlights of our trip The roast dinner was amazing and the staff were first class We will definitely be back. Thank you Kings Head

Kitchen was closed for maintenance so the pub was pretty empty. However the refurb looks good so looking forward to a meal on our next visit

Cosy pub with cask ale and Sunday roasts

Didn't have everything on the menu and the hunter's chicken was very dry. OK pub food

Lovely oldy worldy pub with good pub grub! Lovely staff that made us feel welcome, dog friendly and nice courtyard garden.

Service was slow. Only one person serving and fairly busy but a friendly pub with a rustic charm

Visited for lunch and drinks , food very good , staff very welcoming

Couldn’t be better the pub food is great. The people are friendly and the prices are reasonable.

Food good had to squeeze passed people stood at bar to order food

Best pint of Timothy Taylors outside the North West,food excellent as well,what’s not to like.

Proper local pub, nothing fancy, just simple.

Great food, beer and excellent staff. Made us welcome from the minute we arrived. Thank you.

A cute little pub with very generous Sunday roasts! A great stop off after the morning at sea where you can warm up in front of the roaring fire. Staff were lovely

Had a delicious beef and Guinness stew!

Friendly and helpful service from the staff throughout our visit. Tasty and reasonably priced food and drinks.

Today's experience Tuesday 25th April,off the beaten track,nice little side street pub. Good atmosphere, customer friendly,good food & service + pub music. Nice & good to know these pubs are still about,exist. Two satisfied customers

We had drinks and a lunchtime snack. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food arrived quickly and was tasty

Warm and inviting traditional pubs. Great menu, food was decent (but not quite as good as the Lymington kings head!)

Delicious food and super friendly staff.

A lovely old pub with very nice bitter and great sandwich staff also very friendly and welcoming

Waiting for our ferry to go back home my partner & l were looking for somewhere to eat and came across this lovely cosy pub with a log fire 😀 Staff so friendly and could not of done more from the minute we walked in to the minute we left, we were made so so welcome 😀 The food was truly amazing so a huge thank you to you all 😀

Excellent. Food was well cooked and very tasty. Reasonably priced, very friendly staff, great general manager, lovely atmosphere

Friendly staff, good food, warm envionment, very pleasant lunch experience and lovely gin bottles.

Great service from staff. Good food. Nice ambiance.

My Grandaughter had a child's fish, chips and peas. Generous portion and good quality. Staff were kind and cheerful.

Came in here today after coming over for some work had a hard day and the meal was fantastic nice choice of ciders. Good little meal deal. Staff were so friendly waitress was lovely polite and friendly. Had a nice log burning fire going which was nice on a coldish day. Very homely. Highly recomend a visit. For families or couples or solo.

Cannot praise this establishment enough! My little grand daughter was pretty hungry and what she got was a delicious fish and chip meal at a very reasonable price.

Stopped by for a couple of drinks after a long walk. Really lovely/cosy building with two log fires which the staff kept topped up for us! The girls behind the bar were super friendly and made us feel welcome. Would definitely return

Cosy old fashioned pub in Yarmouth with open fire.

Yet another cracking pub in Yarmouth. Wonderful service and friendly staff. The Bugle and The Kings Head have the same owners and staff can be seen in both pubs. Works well. Kings Head has a lovely layout. Check it out

Nice pub, friendly staff. Had a decent local pint by the fire.

A must visit a lovely pub open fires friendly welcoming

Lovely pub, had a great sandwich, cosy, warm and friendly....

Good staff, food & drink well looked after nice pup

Had time for a meal before the ferry. Great little pub very cosy good food and friendly service.

Good service and very lovely food

OK, very welcoming, friendly attentive staff and food ok

Delighted to find this place on Sunday afternoon when maximum places had kitchen closed. Delicious vegetarian curry and friendly staff!

Friendly welcome, very good beers and food was very good. All in all its well worth a visit

We went for a roast, dinners already plated up so we couldn't change a veg requirement,only had 1 craft ale on and we asked for some condiments and we never recieved them

Good home cooked food at a good price.

Delicious food, great ales, great service 👍👍

Decent food, and good portion size, not bad value for money, will go again.

Friendly staff, friendly locals, good selection of beers. Good selection of typical 'pub grub' options, served large portions, didn't have room for puddings. Quirky bar layout, antique interior, great atmosphere. Well worth a visit if only for a pint.

Great food, fast and friendly service.

Friendly and attentive staff, very nicely decorated, food is good. I found my sweet chilli chicken very hot. So sadly I could not eat it , staff aware, but no alternative offered. However it did have chilli in the title of the dish, a 4 chilli warning might have been useful. Steak and Kidney pudding was superb. Looks like the chef knows their stuff and much seems homemade which is great. Also reasonable pricing for Yarmouth.

My husband and I went on a day out on 26th August and we liked the menu of the Kings Head Pub. The landlord and staff were very pleasant with all the clients and there was also good service. We will go back there after a good experience and the double chocolate brownie in particular had excellent taste! Thank you.

The interior is really charming, the staff is nice but the food was not the best.

Very friendly staff and great meal. Would definitely recommend.

The food amazingly delicious, the staff really friendly, all atmosphere is family-friendly. Highly recommended!! 5*

food was fantastic great service too

Lovely pub in a very useful location. Traditional pub, gorgeous atmosphere, great service and delicious food. Not many vegetarian options.

I wish I could give it more star's. Food was amazing service was fantastic staff very friendly and cheerful. Busy place will definitely be coming back here again.

Fab service and friendly staff, very accomodating for weary toddler parents! Great range of food, excellent specials. Reasonably priced and good selection of drinks. Thank you!

Great pub which serves good food for children. Staff are friendly and polite. Bit gutted we found a 30% off your bill and in one of the local magazines after we are but something to keep an eye out for next time.

My family and I were visiting from Australia last month. It was a busy Saturday evening and we decided to go to this pub for dinner. As I was waiting to order at the bar, I was shocked to see the male bar manager having a go at the much younger female staff member, apparently for not pouring her pint to the standard he expected- even through she poured it perfectly. When this occurred, there were about 4/5 other men at the bar waiting to be served and it was clear that he did this as he knew he had an audience- it was a power-play move. The poor woman looked so humiliated as she was publicly scolded and none of us knew were to look. It was so unprofessional, paternalistic, misogynistic and just gross behaviour. Something that you’d see in a pub in 1970, not 2022. A part from him the staff were lovely, food was great and we loved the music. The bar manager needs to get back into a time machine and return to the era where he belongs. Men should not treat women this way, regardless of rank and status. If he had a problem with her performance there are ways and means of doing this instead of humiliating the poor woman.

Nice puddings and well priced. Friendly staff too

Great pub,recently renovated but still selling hearty good value food.

We came here after another local hostelry was found to be full. Not too disappointing with a fair selection of beers, lagers and cider and a good value food offering. The food was good but not exceptional and the portions were large enough for anyone (I hope). Update 2022, food service stops at 20:30! Surprising. However, we were here earlier and it remains a good option.

Had the biggest sandwich I've ever seen. It was delicious too.

We had a quick lunch after a morning paddleboarding and walking. The prices were very reasonable. A large Gammon (2 big bits) 2 fried eggs, large chips and peas for £10 and a large portion of Fish and chips with A very generous dollop of Tartare sauce and mushy peas was £12. Great value for money. Staff were helpful and cleared plates away once we had finished. Good drinks menu and a nice interior.

Yarmouth has many hostelries. This sells local beers and does lunches. Staff are very friendly. Has WiFi will go again.

really nice old inn,serving good food great staff

Good food, friendly, good choice of local beers

Visited the pub on 19 June 2022 - myself and my partner both had the mixed meat Sunday roast. We both thoroughly enjoyed it and it was great value for money. Great service and friendly staff. Well worth a visit ….!

Nice friendly atmosphere, very nice and helpful staff. We didn't wait long for the food. Just for me the fish was bit tasteless.

Food was nice. Could have done with more chips though