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3,9

Based on 607 opinions finded in 2 websites

3.9Ambience3.9Cuisine3.9Price3.9Service
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Nº 211 in 282 in Malvern Hills

Nº 62 of 89 British in Malvern Hills

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Good service an food, good value for money, can’t fault any of this, but what’s with the outside seating area. Clearly had been swept into piles of fagbuts etc an then just left?! Why not pick it up? Looked awful, that said food was good.

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Sophie323 . 2023-08-30

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Fantastic Sunday lunch very big portions, we were sad we couldn't eat more. The staff were lovely, all smiles. This is the kind of place that makes a holiday.

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P3202DJnicolas . 2023-08-13

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Great Sunday lunch, medium roast striploin, beef dripping potatoes a real treat, just like grandma use to make.

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Andychef27 . 2023-08-06

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Absolutely fabulous Sunday lunch . We all had the beef and it was cooked perfectly , lovely veg, delicious gravy and amazing Yorkshire puds . Puds lovely too . Will definitely be back .

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takethe5th . 2023-07-30

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The new owners definitely know how to cook ,excellent food ,generous portion and very friendly helpful staff we will definitely be returning especially to try the Sunday lunch, we'll done guys.

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Climber614785 . 2023-05-18

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We visited today for Sunday lunch. The pub is under new management and everyone was very friendly and keen to please. The roast beef was cooked pink, just how we like it. All the vegetables were cooked just right and were delicious. Although this was a generous helping and we were quite full, I managed to squeeze in a delicious apple crumble and custard. The crumble was tasty and crunchy and there was plenty of apple. As the weather was cool for the time of year, there was a welcoming fire in the pub. For a warmer day, there is a large sun terrace overlooking the river.

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ZVX . 2023-04-23

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We had a great meal here. The owners are very friendly and the food, drinks, and dessert were so good.

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Bradley G . 2023-04-21

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Came here for lunch today, ate in a lovely outdoor seating area. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was lovely and portions were more than decent. Discussed my youngest child's food allergies and I felt comfortable with ordering food for her. Was glad we popped in.

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Finngar . 2022-08-18

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Not particularly special but nice enough. On a sunny day, there is plenty of outside seating overlooking the river

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Freecall . 2022-06-16

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While visiting my parents in Upton Upon Severn from Australia we had a family get together Lunch Time meal at The Kings Head in celebrating my parents Blue Sapphire 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday 30/03/22 & dad's 92nd birthday the same day. Excellent friendly service from the staff with excellent menu choice, food well cooked & good presentation, menu prices were very reasonable & we all managed to share the special anniversary cake made elsewhere. Queen Elizabeth didn't forget the occasion with her special card. A big thankyou to the Staff at The Kings Head.

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STEPHEN N . 2022-05-25

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Really glad I changed my mind from fish and chips, the carvery at only £10 was terrific value and such good quality. No complaints here!

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lesjsin . 2022-05-08

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Small pub with two bars overlooking the river. Very busy, mainly with locals but we found both the staff and locals very welcoming. Patio beer garden across the road with tables alongside the river.

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bparkercars . 2022-04-10

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We had stopped by here late one sunny, March afternoon to have a quick tipple. I tried the draft Tattler cloudy cider which was great. It was a bit too chilly to sit outside and marvel the river so we went indoors and parked ourselves at a large round table. Service was at the bar as it common in British pubs. We may have stayed for food but it was only late afternoon and we weren't that hungry. I paid a short visit to the restrooms before laving. All good. Oh, and I can confirm good access to those using a wheelchair.

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Eyekaytoo . 2022-04-03

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A warm and friendly welcome, a smart restaurant room with glowing fireplace, a splendid roast carvery spread, with a huge selection of meats and vegetables, a heavenly chocolate dessert, and great value, all made our visit to The King's Head an unequivocal 5-Star experience. "I'll be back"

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Veni_Vidi_Scripsit . 2022-01-23

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Simple food, yet very enjoyable. Pie didn't look that good - small and basic with little taste. I would probably return again.

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jane142018 . 2021-10-24

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I have visited Upton many times but never been here before. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate us and were polite and helpful. We only had some chips and a drink, but they were hot and tasty. Its not often that you can praise...

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karrieW784 . 2021-06-07

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We took a late lunch at The Kings Head. Food was delicious and fresh, (especially the homemade quiche) very reasonably priced. Service was brilliant, friendly and efficient. All covid measures in place so felt very safe. Would definitely recommend, and will be returning again soon

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Sally D . 2021-06-04

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Lovely venue, like the webcam in the restaurant to see the river. Really enjoyed the food and was impressed that some was homemade, particularly the chicken and mushroom pie that I had. Onion rings were super crispy and were delicious! Service was great, young lad...

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Cora P . 2020-10-29

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Went for a full English breakfast and it was exceptional. The decor is also simply fantastic. 100% recommend!!

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RiffsYeahRight . 2020-10-23

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We have been to Upton many times but have never eaten here. Yesterday we took a chance and did - what a good move! It was very quiet in the restaurant, probably covid-related but the room was very nice with an open fire. The menu...

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Anne B . 2020-10-02

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I would have given this establishment a better review had it not been for the fact of my experience here. I was sat in the beer garden enjoying a drink when another table decided to put their parasol up. The parasols were not weighted down...

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bellebonn . 2020-09-20

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Nice day so decided to visit Upton and have a pub lunch by the river. Only wanted a snack so had panninis .Very tasty and reasonable price. Everything well laid out and clean and following COVID guidelines. Very pleasant and helpfull staff .

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gillybobs . 2020-09-16

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Been here lots pre COVID, love it. Wanted to visit the lovely town again & we're not disappointed with one way system on drinks order, feeling of safety and location.

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Jay D . 2020-08-17

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My wife and i visited the kings head on friday and saturday 16th/17 july firstly regarding corona virus ,there were clear signs and tape with directional arrows all over we were asked to find a table where the very polite and attentive staff came to...

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962alang . 2020-07-19

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Decided to have a wonder around Upton this evening and spotted a poster in the window of The Kings Head for Fish and Chips. The dining area was spacious and very welcoming with an open fire. The fish and chips was fantastic, I’ve never been...

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Needmyfamilydays . 2020-02-28

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A great choice if you want to sit by the river. Good food, big portions and proper good old fashioned pub grub. Dog friendly in the bar area too. Staff are friendly and warm.

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Mark p . 2019-12-06

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Popped in for an evening drink . Nice place and the staff friendly ,good prices for drinks. Liked the lounge area,decor a bit different.

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Val W . 2019-10-07

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Came to this place first go around chef did not show up so left to enjoy another local restaurant. Pub shows great outside appeal but once you walk in it is lifeless. Came back for a night out and it was dead with no access...

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38fayr . 2019-09-28

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On a lovely sunny day what could be better than sitting by the river with a drink and good food. The position of the pub is excellent and we enjoyed the beer garden at the back as we had our dog with us and the...

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Hilary G . 2019-09-24

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Called in for a spot of lunch whilst visiting the Sunshine Festival, we were told that the food would take 45 minutes which we were prepared to wait. When the food was eventually served it wasn't quite what we were expecting, advertised as sausages and chips in a basket the portions were more suited for a child, 1 sausage and a handful of chips in a plastic basket for £8.95!! We made a complaint at the bar and the manager was supposed to come and see us but this did not materialise, so we left learning from our mistake. Staffing issues appeared apparent (apart from the young girl serving at the tables and on the front line for customer service) but surely arrangements should have been made prior to a 3 day music festival on your doorstep.

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DaveM5336 . 2019-08-26

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Prime location and prime spot next to the river, you’d think this would be the perfect place to eat breakfast on a sunny morning. We asked for coffee’s and the barman started to make instant. We stopped him and ordered tea instead. This should have...

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Doris_0972 . 2019-08-26

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Popped in for lunch today as the pub looked lovely. The service was ok - not spectacular but fine (hence the 2/5 rating - would have been 1/5 if it wasn’t for the service), however the food was a real disappointment. We ordered the curry and the burger and after quite a long wait, they appeared. The curry tasted like a standard cheap curry form the jar, nowhere near what we expected from a restaurant. The burger bun was burnt, the bacon was hardly cooked, there was no cheese (even though it was advertised on the menu) and the burger meat was poor quality. We even found a small piece of metal scouting pad on the bacon! The food is absolutely not worth the money you pay!We won’t be hurrying back here.

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Emily10984 . 2019-08-11

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Great service, good beer. River Severn location. Thanks guys. See you next year. Didn't eat here but net and chatted to friendly pub travellers

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SolihullSuzie . 2019-07-23

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Very Rude staff and landlord. Certainly not representative of the atmosphere expected at the jazz festival. Over priced for average food. insufficient staff on duty for such a busy festival weekend. Very disappointing, I will NOT be returning

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K7311ZGheatherp . 2019-06-30

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Had a fishfinger sandwich for lunch - very cheap poor quality , both the bread and the filling . Pretty brusque service , won’t rush back

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BelindaW62 . 2019-06-30

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Popped in for a quick drink and realised new owners had taken over so stayed for a few hours. Live music by Paul Wyllie was brilliant. We felt very welcome and had a great laugh. Will definitley be returning soon!

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707jamaicad . 2019-06-23

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Well i used to go to the kings Head at upton upon Severn regularly but havnt been for a couple of years. I went today for sunday lunch. I waited over an hour but nothing turned up. I asked the manager what the delay was but got a rude reply!! Not good customer service and i wont be visiting again to be insulted. I ended up asking for money back. It wasnt as if they were busy either as the pub was almost empty. NOW I KNOW WHY!!

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Tracey H . 2019-05-12

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We wanted burgers for lunchtime so we chose Mega burgers, the burgers tasted very basic, in basics bread baps no difference from burger van except price, cut chips was French frys, almost cold .. Let just say I would not be eating there again. When was time for payment the barman took my card start writing something on peace of paper so I have to question him what he is doing with my card?? Thankfully I got my card back payed but won't be coming back... What a shame great location of pub wright next to river with beautiful views but they only serve food inside.

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Goranka K . 2019-05-06

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Indoor seating lounge area is nice and airy but bar small and difficult to manoeuvre past the locals propping up the bar but food not appetising, especially the soggy chips. Great location at riverside and outdoor seating area would be good for drinks by the river if warm and sunny.

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David T . 2019-04-15

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Passing through Upton on aboat, what a great find this pub was, fabulous views, great pub grub, the best beer in Upton and the cheapest, good value all round. Thanks to the new gaffers and the friendly locals for making us so welcome, we'll be back, hopefully you'll have your new mooring set up on our next visit.

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tibs60 . 2019-04-14

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The Kings Head is a traditional pub from the outside, it has an atypical selection of ales and beers behind the (tiny) bar and behold the menu: an explosion of flavour in the otherwise dull culinary landscape of Upton. Thai: unashamedly bold ginger, lemongrass, chilli, proper no frills, no messing taste. Got to try it to believe it!

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TonyC589 . 2019-03-15

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So full of flavour...fresh.. tasty. Chicken curry and veg/prawn stir fry. Great addition to the already wide variety we have here. Il be having another this evening! Well done ladies. Im a local B&B; owner and will make a bigger effort to recommend to my guests to eat thai there. Thankyou.

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761darrellb . 2019-03-13

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Great atmosphere and the most amazing Thai food, superb views of the river Severn..great walks and the town has lovely individual shops, no chains...

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Jennilynn1209 . 2019-03-04

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I must have come here at least once a week since they started serving Thai food last year, brilliant food! Fast and not to pricey. Staff are always friendly and the drinks are cheap!

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Dean C . 2019-02-27

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I tried the Thai takeaway tonight to see what all the fuss was about. I wasn't disappointed! Friendly service, fresh food, ready on time, still hot when i got it home. Lovely flavours and I'll definitely be going back

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Journey814112 . 2018-12-11

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Fantastic Thai food. Well presented, great taste and great service. Cannot be faulted. Flavour is authentic Thai cuisine - have traveled Thailand. Great value. Have not over done it!

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MikeyWestMidlands . 2018-11-02

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An excellent place for a drink, great views over the river from the garden, and a superb range of drinks at the bar.

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Charles G . 2018-10-23

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A good outside location by the river. Busy inside and a bit chaotic to sit down due to the odd layout. Drinks were fine outside.

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JP070766 . 2018-10-22

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Called at this pub for a nightcap after a meal in a nearby restaurant.

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jeannine20657 . 2018-09-18

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Husband and I were in the area for a walk last Sunday, decided to stop and have a drink and sandwich somewhere, this pub looked promising. I was pretty desperate to spend a penny first so found the facitllities. While in there I heard another person enter, on coming out of my cubicle and washing my hands I notice said person hasn’t bothered to close their door to. Doesn’t bother me but it’s a public place so slightly odd. Small bathroom so only one sink, I’ve just finished washing my hands and I’m using the drier when this woman appears and leaves the bathroom imeadiately without washing her hands! There was room at the sink so no excuse. Absolutely disgusting I thought, some people. The most shocking thing about this story is when I went back to the bar to meet my husband the woman was the barmaid!! Needless to say we left immediately! I was honestly mortified by the hygiene standards of the staff. What a disappointment.

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Janet S . 2018-08-14

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Perfect for the main stage at Blues Festival. Good service, drinks and yes perfect location right by the river and close to the main town where you can take a stroll along river or up town.

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Sheepscombe . 2018-07-23

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Stopped for a coffee on a lovely sunny day. Lovely position in Upton overlooking the river. Didn't eat here so can't comment on food.

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Cookiescot . 2018-07-11

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Looked in for a coffee with our three labradors andwere highly delighted. Only £2 for a good latte and service very pleasant and cheerful. Went the extra mile in providing soapy water and towels for our young lab who had rolled in something unspeakable!

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Tim R . 2018-05-21

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Cheerful pub, basic indoors but outside space beside the river had a real buzz. Passed a very pleasant afternoon drinking and watching the boats!

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Shelley C . 2018-05-14

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Visited with the wife for the first time a few weeks back. Staff behind the bar did not acknowledge us when we walked it or while we were waiting to be served. To be honest we should have just left. I felt very uncomfortable waiting like we were not welcome as we were not regulars. The only saving grace was the seating area outside by the river.

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420craigw . 2018-04-23

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I stayed for one night whilst driving up further north

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Mark T . 2017-06-29

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The kings Head bar and games room will be opening on the 19th of July. The restaurant will be opening around August this year. It is currently being renovated ready for the soft opening on the 19th of July.

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Paige W . 2017-06-29

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Looks like it's been closed for a while. We visited Upton on sat 24 September it was closed. We were able to use the outside seating area,cwhich was nice. We carried our drinks from the nearby Plough.

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mark m . 2016-09-26

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Large pub/restaurant which was closed and we told by locals that this was the case. What a shame. It has a riverside position with a beer garden overlooking the river.

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Kay L . 2016-09-15

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Sol Festival visitado mientras estaba implicada en bares, servicio 2 cerrado muy lento, pero una vez que conseguimos la cerveza está bien. Comida!! Había un menú festival, bastante básico, hamburguesas, paninis, patatas asadas, etc.

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andrew c . 2016-08-28

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Llegamos en el Kings Head y había 11 de nosotros todos ordenados nuestras comidas uno después de la otra.

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nikthew . 2016-08-10

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Aunque en un lugar encantador de la zona de estar junto al río jardín deja mucho que desear. Cuando visitamos la semana pasada la zona estaba llena de basura y las mesas estaban llenas de vasos sucios. Sugiero conseguir otro miembro del personal para solucionar este problema. Debería haber tomado una foto para volver esto

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igiveupagain . 2016-07-31

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Mal servicio, tuvimos que esperar 45 minutos para la comida cuando estaba vacía, aseos pub sucio, tuve que usar las públicas por la carretera!!!

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sgrantno1 . 2016-07-10

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Fuimos para el almuerzo aquí con mi esposa y, aunque era después de la veces habituales para el almuerzo y, dado que ya había visto que otros 3 lugares pasamos ya ha dejado de servir los alimentos, que no esperaba mucho. La comida era básica,...

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djmell . 2016-07-10

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Nos reunimos con amigos de Francia en Upton Upon Severn y decidió reunirse en el río el King's Pub de cabeza. Nos dijeron que la comida sólo se sirve hasta las 7 de la tarde (era 17.30). Hicimos nuestras opciones del menú muy básico. Dos...

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frenchfoodie2016 . 2016-07-02

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Myself and my family met up in Malvern and decided to go to Upton on Severn for a walk by the river , whilst we were there we thought it would be nice to have a meal together so we looked at the menu outside the Kings head , it seemed ok so we went in. There were 12 of us including my 4 year old granddaughter , I am a chef and have been for nearly 40 yeers , therefore ( staff of the kings head) I understand the pressure we had put you and the chef under by walking in as a large party without booking BUT you know and I know that you should be ashamed of yourselves for serving food!!! Like that to paying customers . You can and need to do better than that . And that is all I am going to say .

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anthony s . 2016-06-17

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We were given a very small menu so decided not to eat here and to eat else where .but the staff were very nice .we had a couple of drinks then decided there wasn't much to chose from .so we went across the road where I'm so glad we did

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Jane E . 2016-06-01

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We'd been all around Upton looking for food, nowhere was doing food, but The King's Head had a board outside clearly stating food served between 12 and 7,so we went in,only to be told by the very apologetic barman, that the chef had gone to the library, the barman phoned her, only to be told she wouldn't be back for an hour, so we left very dissatisfied.

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Trevor M . 2016-05-27

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Visited 7th May. "Restaurant" very quiet, only 2 other couples in. Bar appeared to be run by teenagers who were more interested in discussing cars than looking after customers. When we sat at the tables mats etc were dirty. Mediocre meal which we ate while being "entertained" by what appeared to be the local boy racer club, drinking at the bar - foul language, shouting. We left as soon as possible. While we were there other potential customers walked in and straight back out. How we wish we had done the same

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June D . 2016-05-07

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My husband I chose to have a drink here after our evening meal.seemed quiet but saw the offer on certain beers.once we entered the barmaid was sat with the clientele which seemed locals which was fine.They just seemed a little rowdy considering we just wanted a quiet drink.could not leave qwik enough

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Mandy M . 2016-02-28

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Couldn't believe the selection of pies on offer! I chose a lovely salad as I was watching my weight but am very much tempted by the pies for another occasion. Also really reasonably priced.

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Janet O . 2015-12-08

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A group of us ate here recently here and we cam highly recommend it. We all said it probably the best pub food we have ever eaten and couldn't believe it wasn't busier. The prices were very reasonable too!

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meowbinx . 2015-10-19

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Went there last night as we were staying nearby for the weekend..they had a log list of speciality pies. You choose your pie, the tour mazy I had mustard March then Wether you want peas, mushy peas or mixed veg.then you choose your gravy I had onion gravy and it was all lovely. Loads of fresh food. Staff were lovely and friendly and place was immaculate

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Carol P . 2015-10-11

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After reading recent reviews, I was worried to hear that a friend had arranged for us to go for Tuesday lunch. Happily all was fine. Friendly staff organised a suitable area for us as one of our party was in a wheelchair. Food was unadventurous but good value and piping hot. The girl who brought our food even offered to take a group photo for us. Perhaps it is different when they are really busy at a weekend, but we had no complaints

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Linda T . 2015-09-22

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This hotel restaurant has had a major makeover and looks great. However the same could not be said for the food. We both went for the pies which they seemed to specialise in judging by the extensive list on the wall. We were both very disappointed by the quality although the veg was fine. Service was also a bit slow. We did mention it but all we got was "oh sorry" in response.

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Silverbirch . 2015-09-15

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Had a wonderful trip to Upton Upon Severn. Lunch was really good value and service was prompt. Lovely view over the river and lots of locals around visiting us all!!! (Ducks and Swans. ) Great place for a walk by the river and you can get a boat trip near by. Place was really clean and staff extremely helpful and accommodating.

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Giro265 . 2015-09-01

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Visited with a friend. Queue at the bar and two youngsters serving who didn't know where anything was. Man in front of me had trouble getting a large glass of red wine as the opened bottles had barely enough for a large glass. Eventually he got one, but it was his third choice! I fared no better with a bottle of dry white. Chardonnay? No they didn't have one. Sauvignon Blanc? No they didn't have one. Pinot Grigio? Yes the young man disappeared into the back came out with two plates of food, disappeared again and eventually came back with an unchilled bottle of Pinot Grigio. We left without eating and we weren't the only ones. At least four people got fed up of waiting and walked out while I was at the bar. We will not be going back and I cannot recommend that anyone else should try it either!

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Tumpty2013 . 2015-08-22

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Perfectly acceptable on a summers evening for a very pleasant drink.Limited seating outside but if you get a table then it is fine.

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Claire30128 . 2015-08-19

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Sat outside overlooking the river on a nice lunchtime. A group of 5 of us had no complaints about food or service and saw no reason why there should be any. The portions were sizeable and the chips good!

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jerryhardy . 2015-08-17

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Ordered two ploughmans meals. When served the plate was over loaded with cheese, the salad appeared to have been made well in advance as it was limp and dry with no dressing on whatsoever. The granary bread was stale, and inedible. We made a complaint and asked for the bread to be replaced with fresh, which they supposedly did, but it was the same as previous. We asked for the meal to be replaced or our money back. They took the ploughman meals away but did not replace it with anything. They offered us 20% back off our meal and two drinks on the house. The chef who came to speak to us was condescending and kept calling us "my love". When I pointed out to him that I was not his love he then decided to introduce himself. The manager refused to come and see us and left the young member of staff having to deal with some very unhappy customers. When we spoke to a local person after the event they said they wouldn't use this place to eat in and the pub opposite was much better. Sadly because of our experiences it is highly unlikely we will visit Upton on Severn again in the same capacity as yesterday. The staff were rude, the place was unfriendly and the only thing it had going for it was it is by the river which on a sunny day would be very pleasant to,sit and while away an hour or two,drinking a glass of wine. Overall a terrible experience.

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Wendiz769 . 2015-08-16

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Very poor experience on a Saturday evening. With no meal arriving after an hour wait and an unapologetic manager, displaying no regard for customer service, we will not be returning to this pub. We did actually indeed receive our meals after we had been told that our order had been lost and the chef was refusing to cook it, they magically appeared and were quite pleasant. The manager then had the cheek to ask us to pay for the meal after she had given us a refund when we did not have our meals and stormed off when we told her we were not going to pay due to the terrible service. DO NOT GO TO THIS PUB IF YOU EXPECT QUALITY SERVICE.

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IndiaHeng . 2015-08-11

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Beautiful, cosy and well maintained decor inside.The girls serving us were pleasant, but there was an aire of "it's Tuesday night, so it will be quiet" vibe about the place.No kids menu, so we had to order my four year old a £10.95 sausage & mash dish, as the staff said that all dishes were portioned up already and they couldn't offer a smaller version. This gets me thinking whether their food is freshly prepared and made, or pre portioned in packages, but that is just pure speculation, so hard to say.For my meal I did order a pie, which is supplied by a company called PieMinister as advertised on the menu, so not home-made.The pie was quite nice, but the mashed potato tasted quite weak, like a just add water type of mash potato and the French beans were over cooked and tasteless.As you can imagine with my son, he ate just one of the three sausages and just a bit of the mash and a few peas. A lot of money to pay for a meal for a child.Highly unlikely to visit the village again as just passing through, but in what looked like quite a competitive village for business with 5 pubs all on the same corner, if I was to come again I would probably give one of the others a try.

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Anthony K . 2015-08-07

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Sat by the river in the Kings Head patio area. As we have a dog it is easier to sit outside as we did on this sunny evening. Lovely meal - I had fish and chips, my husband had venison pie and mash. Good value for money and quick service. Would definitely recommend.

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carol b . 2015-08-02

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Set just beside the river with outside seating overlooking the river. Over the years the Kings Head has been up and down. Four of us went at lunch and had great meals with excellent service. I don't know if they responded to a previous tripadvisor complaint, but the toilets were now very smart and spotlessly clean. As well as lots of standard pub fare there is a great pie menu. The portions are very large. The ingredients (e.g. home cooked ham) were top notch. The cooking was spot-on. Massive ham, egg, chips and mushy peas was just £8-50. There were ten meals ordered while we waited a few minutes to give our order, so we settled down for a long wait. Our meals appeared in just 20 mins - very impressive. Just one warning is that if you like desserts the sweets menu is very minimal.

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NicandSue . 2015-07-29

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Found the pub atmosphere nice, staff friendly and the beer fresh and reasonably priced. We sat by the river and enjoyed a couple of pints on a sunny Saturday evening.

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Keith L . 2015-07-27

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Great location and service ok when they'd found some glassware. Brilliant seats outside by the riverside. Sadly couldn't sit inside as it just smelt of toilet.

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Tireejuniors . 2015-07-25

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Visited the King's Head on a lovely sunny day and sat outside for lunch. I have to say that, prior to this visit, the best ploughman's I have had was in a pub in Cornwall in the early 1980's. That was easily surpassed on this occasion. There was a selection of items to choose from and we chose cheddar cheese and a duck/orange pate. These came served with mixed leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, chutney, half an apple, two of the largest pickled onions I have seen and slices of toasted ciabatta bread. It was poetry on a plate!! That might sound extreme but it took me over 30 years to find.!! Highly recommended. HAVE THE PLOUGHMANS!! You won't regret it!

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judithWirral . 2015-07-07

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Another visit to Upton and tried the Kings Head, which has had a facelift and really stands out from the rest. A great Pie selection, we both had the Chicken & Tarragon - which was delicious with mash & gravy - best I've tasted in a long time.Great range of cask ales and wines to choose from as well. The site is also building its own brewery so need to re-visit when that opens.... Great pub, great food and great location..

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Paul V . 2015-06-14

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Didn't get order right, staff didn't seem to know what they were doing. Food average, salad uninteresting but some pies were nice and chips were very nice.

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Thomas E . 2015-05-25

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Terrible! No atmosphere, no customer service, took 45 mins for food to arrive and got all the meals wrong! Never again!

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kb1393 . 2015-05-13

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A lovely evening. Proper pies so my Dad and brothers were very happy. Friendly staff too. I shall recommend it to all who will listen!!

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anita_stu . 2015-05-09

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Kings Head has just re-opened after a refurbishment and wow what a pleasant surprise. A fantastic pie menu to compliment the main menu and just had to try the Chicken & Tarragon wi creamy mash - and what a meal, one of the best I've ever tasted - my colleague thought the same. Great selection of real ales and wine, which we tried and they're planning to start their own brewery here shortly.Well worth a visit and surely has to be one of the best places to eat/drink in the area, I'll certainly be back!!

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Paul V . 2015-04-30

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Recently visited as a party of 6 on a Saturday evening to sample the new pie menu. We had a very warm welcome by the manager (I presumed). Drinks sorted and order for mains taken. Then we waited. It took just under an hour from arrival to getting our mains. All except one enjoyed their pies (one had very hard, virtually uncuttable pastry). I had the Cajun chicken from the grill menu - huge plateful, lovely chips but the Cajun was very, very spicy so be warned.The reason for my hesitation is that the time to deliver our meals was poor. There were only two other tables in that evening. I also heard a conversation between one of these tables & the waitress regarding an incorrect bottle of wine served which resulted in the waitress swearing quite loudly on leaving the table - shocking behaviour.None of us fancied a dessert after the slow service & the above behaviour & to be honest we only left a very small tip which goes against our normal practice but reflects our overall experience.So, all in all, not convinced & not sure if we will bother again.

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Virgo149 . 2015-04-27

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Whether sitting outside overlooking the River Severn, or sitting in the restaurant, I highly recommend eating here The Desperate Dan homemade burgers were absolutely delicious and very filling ( how anyone can eat a Very Desperate Dan Burger is beyond me - it must be enormous!)I can't wait to come back and try all the wonderful pies (see photo of the Pie Menu), salads and other meals in offer

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Sally H . 2015-04-14

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Came into this beautiful pub next to the glorious river severn on Saturday afternoon and decided to challenge the 'desperate dan' burger. Great service, great food, friendly staff! I'll defiantly be returning to the kings head again soon for some top notch food

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Smoore44 . 2015-04-14

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Popped in for a lunch and ordered the Mini Desperate Dan homemade quarter pounder.....the best burger I've had in years. The burger was cooked perfectly, the salad garnish was a meal in itself and the chips were home cooked and delish! I would highly recommend a visit. Friendly staff and we finished with a coffee sitting outside on the terrace overlooking the river. Can't wait to go again.

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Rachael G . 2015-04-13

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No white wine, flat coke, burnt/greasy tagliatelli. Beef gravy on cheese pie, ordered chips instead of mash but received mash. Not a good experience.

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Brian K . 2015-04-11

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Good atmosphere and well cooked food. Service with a smile. Near the river so you can have a drink outside weather permitting

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Tetty2013 . 2014-12-03

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We found this place following an attending an event just outside town, the location is wonderful right on the banks of the river and ideal for an evening summers drink unsurprisingly it was busy outside however inside was deserted this didn't bother us as we were hungry and looking to eat anyway - although we were early (about 6pm) on first impressions the place seemed run by students and very relaxed, the team were friendly and approachable and although the menu at first looked limited the food was very good and served very quickly they even made us cheesy garlic bread that wasn't on the menu, over all a good find and we would visit again if were are in the area.

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cashaxl . 2014-09-07

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Had lunch today at riverside pub. Nice spot overlooking the river Severn and ate outside on the terrace. We had chile con carne and a burger meal. The meals were excellent and good value and the barman and waitress were friendly and helpful. A lovely meal on a sunny day, perfect.

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FamilyGuy59 . 2014-08-31

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