The King's Head in Maidstone

A pint of ale 6.65, a pint of lemonade 4.40, a pint of Shandy made with them both 6.65, your ripping people off.

Myself and my wife were Recommend the The Kingshead pub by the manager of our campsite it was a bit of a walk but well worth it when we got here my wife had starters while I just had a couple of beers we mentioned to we mentioned to the owner of the pub zac that we had a bit of a walk back to our campsite and he kindly offered to take us back to our campsite which I thought was very good of him. I would like to thank him and his staff for a lovely afternoon, and we will definitely be back.

Starters where larger than expected, food tasted great. 4oz fillet was cooked perfect. Service was great, will look to go again

Fantastic night. Special mention to Katie. We felt very welcome during our meal. Will definitely recommend to my friends

The food was good, the service was good and I'm sure the atmosphere would be good, but we were there at a quiet time. Earlier, we had left our car in their car park before doing a good walk (they were happy with this). I had salmon but all the dishes were good.

I stopped here for refreshment following a long walk with family. The pub is a great place for lunch it is a little expensive but this is not surprising as the food is imaginative & beautifully cooked by an excellent chef team using many quality local ingredients & is nicely presented. The bar has a nice range of beers, ciders & spirits to select from. We both had the trio of lamb which was very tasty with a rich wine jus which went well with the lamb sweetbread’s. The desserts were excellent, a coconut cheesecake & the most sublime chocolate mousse on raspberry coulis & cafe au late crème. My only tiny criticism was service was subdued probably because it was a quiet Wednesday afternoon & the server was doubling up at the bar whilst also working on a laptop project.

Celebrated my father-in-law’s 80th birthday meal here with family for lunch. There was 17 of us I believe. The staff handled the whole occasion incredibly well. We were all blown away by the outstanding food. I had chicken breast for main and it was utter perfection - crispy skin - presented French style and the mash and jus was amazing - everyone loved the chips! To die for! I won’t go anywhere else now for a decent meal this food they are delivering is above and beyond expectations - oh and the passion fruit soufflé!!!!! 🫶

We visited recently while on holiday. The food was great; you could tell the ingredients were fresh and high quality, and that everything had been made in-house. The staff were really friendly and very welcoming (especially the blonde-haired waitress, whose name we can't remember now, but she was so friendly and made us feel like locals!).

Impeccable service , kind faces always , lovely food provided by Joe , jakub and Zak where very attentive and provided excellent service, would go back again and again especially in summer can’t wait to enjoy the garden :) !!!!!!!!

I was taking my niece on a tour of the nearby village of Headcorn, where I lived as a child, when The King's Head was recommended to us. So we decided to pop in for an impromptu lunch. We were not disappointed! The Manageress Julie was so friendly & helpful. She makes a great Old Fashioned cocktail! She even allowed me to add our taxi fare to our bill and gave it to me in cash so I could pay our taxi. Incredibly, taxis here do not have card processing machines & expect cash payment for their grossly over-priced fares. So this was a real life saver! We ordered vegetarian dishes which were tasty and beautifully presented, followed by coffee which was superb. Our only regret was that we didn't have time for dessert as my niece had to catch a train back to London. Next time we will ensure we have more time! Thank you Julie for a special lunch!

Lovely welcome by the ladies and delicious food what more could you ask for ?

Food lovely ,lovely surroundings as is inside decorative, clean ,comfortable 😋

I’ve had a roast dinner here now on a number of occasions and it’s always excellent. Probably the best roast dinner I’ve had at a pub/restaurant ever. The food is a little pricier but it’s excellent value for money as the portion sizes are large and the quality and taste is always fantastic. The chef really is very good. The pub was very busy as you’d expect on a Sunday lunch, but the staff were as attentive as they could’ve been with as many tables seated. It’s one of my favourite pubs in Maidstone and I’m always recommending people try it.

OMG. Not had a roast dinner in years in a restaurant and was a little worried what it would be like? Well let me just say I would eat here every week. It was .......just perfect. Fabulous food. Great service and really good value for money. Thank you guys for a great meal and experience. Loved it

Very nice relaxing visit. Food good atmosphere great

The King of all gastro pubs. Not many people are lucky enough to have such an amazing pub on their doorstep. Zak and his business partner, and head chef, Joe along with their amazing and super friendly team have found the perfect recipe for success. The Kings head offers a beautifully decorated and comfortable environment which serves super tasty food and snacks and a great selection of cocktails, wines and beers. The Sunday roast is to die for with proper rich stock pot gravy. It’s not just the staff who are friendly. The locals are just the same. This place is my favourite pub in the south east by a country mile.

went in for a Sunday Lunch, with family, choice of menu but stuck with traditional roast, we had a mixed meat roast along with Turkey roast, The food was amazing, a 10/10, service was great staff very attentive and friendly, will be back.

Visited the Kings Head again. After not visiting for about a year. When we went there a couple of years ago we were blown away by the beautiful decoration and menu choices. Great selection of drinks. So finally got around to visiting again. This time for a weekday lunch with friends. Still as wonderful as our last visit. Clean, spacious and airy. Beautiful open fire greets as you walk into the bar. The staff are very attentive and the lunch menu has a great variety of choice. Well done to Zak and your team. Keep doing what you do best. We will return soon.

Had an amazing lunch today. Food was 10 out of 10 . Staff very friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was lovely n friendly . Just wished I lived nearer as I would definitely be visiting on a weekly basis. Amazing.

Amazing food. I had the chicken ballentine and it was perfectly cooked, excellent flavours and a sizable portion. Restaurant was nice and warm and service was great.

What a fantastic pub!! The food is excellent, freshly made, beautifully presented and delicious. The decor and ambience are perfect, there is even a lovely smell when you walk through the front door! We were served by Katy. She is a superstar, she is pure JOY as well as knowledgeable about the dishes and drinks. After our meal we were shown the private dining space on the first floor - what a great area for a celebration event. I cannot recommend this pub enough! If you are reading this review, please visit, you will not be disappointed.

Had a lovely meal out here today on a bit of a whim. Won't be the last meal we have here. Loved the log fire and the food.

Great experience. Great locally sourced food. Wonderful staff.

I love going to the Kings Head, always so welcoming and friendly. The food is amazing and very tasty, and the staff are lovely.

Not sure about food yet but for sure you can drink there good coffee or a beer Love this place for home atmosphere Very nice staff

Our pre-Christmas trip was a delight. Although the restaurant was totally booked, our welcome and care from the staff was exemplary, a calming team under the friendly direction of Zak the proprietor. We chose the 3 course meal and would definitely recommend this menu choice to friends and colleagues. I chose the vegetarian option, excellent! A worthy restaurant to dip into often.

First time my friend and I had been here. Atmosphere only gets 3 because it was very quiet but Thursday lunchtime on run up to Christmas. We opted for 2 starters, the butternut squash soup accompanied by delicious warm bread was lovely. Followed by goats cheese tarts, with caramelised onion which were also delicious. The young waiter was so pleasant to talk to. We had two medium glasses of wine and two really hot capachino coffees. We shall be back!

We would just like to leave some feedback for Chris…. This is my 3rd visit in the last 6 months and my friend had never visited. From the outset, Chris was extremely welcoming. He was attentive and ensured that we were comfortable. I chose the venison and my friend chose the salmon. She was amazed at the portion sizes and the quality of the meals. In fact she was very impressed by the whole venue and the whole experience, overseen by Chris. He was professional, polite, knowledgeable and sociable A 5⭐️ lunch ! Thank you.

The food was exceptional, the people were great and the staff incredibly welcoming! If we could rate higher, we absolutely would. Thank you, everyone!

Katie (Katy?) was an absolute angel. So polite, chatty, and friendly. Amazing food, great service. Would absolutely recommend!

Fantastic service and food Katie well done on the service and knowledge of the menu . Looking forward to visiting again soon Great evening

Brilliant, as always: highly recommend

Cannot fault this fabulous pub that’s on my doorstep. I feel lucky I’ve been on several occasions for lunch & dinner with friends & family. The food has always been delicious, the cocktail menu fantastic & the staff are super friendly & helpful in every way. Julie is so welcoming. Will be back again….& again!

Went here for a Friday evening date night. Food and service was absolutely on point! A well oiled machine that made it a pleasure to attend. Myself and partner had a wonderful meal and would recommend to all!

We had a fab visit today on Remembrance Sunday. We went for the roast beef. The meal was amazing, full of flavour and ample portions.. the Yorkshire puddings are legendry!! We were so full, couldn't even do pudding. Staff were very attentive and made sure we were happy.. a great place for the perfect family dinner! 5 star!!

Attended the venue today for lunch with my wife and friends. The 1st time we had Sunday dinner as we often eat during the week. All I can say is wow! The beef I had was cooked to perfection and when the servers ask if you would like your beef pink or well done. You know you’re in a special venue. Too many times Iv been to restaurants for Sunday dinner and find my plate full of cheap easy veg and no effort on the main bits. I found my dinner today was perfectly balanced and once I finally finished it found myself unable to eat any desert! It’s a nice change that the venue keeps high standard when it comes to food and not throw rubbish on a plate for the customer to eat. Staff was perfect like always and they continued to make sure our meal was to a good standard and if we e had any concerns they were willing to listen and rectify any issues. On a side note! Home made Yorkshire puddings are next level!

Cannot fault this place! I’ve been a few times before and every time is exceptional. Food, service and atmosphere is always 10 out of 10. You guys are awesome and clearly know how to impress. Thank you, and we will definitely be back 🫶🏽🤞🏽

A lovely homely and cosy venue with incredibly friendly and accommodating staff that make sure you’re happy with everything during your visit. Menu has great variety, the food is presented with quality and tastes amazing. We had the three meats Sunday roast and couldn’t fit any desert in due to generous portions. We wish this was our local!! Everyone should give this place a visit and always drop in if you are in the area. Amazing

Very homely pub, nice decor and friendly

What a delightful experience! I was in the area with some friends and, having already booked online for dinner, we called in for coffee after a morning walk and got a really friendly welcome - along with great coffee. As we sat on the sofas admiring the fabulous decor the owner came up and offered us a tour, even showing us the kitchen and function room upstairs. This Pub has been beautifully renovated, absolutely top notch. Every aspect of customer comfort has been considered and when we went back in the evening our meals were delicious. What a find! We all awarded it Pub of the Year and we'll definitely go back if we're in the area again. Highly recommend!

Absolutely amazing roast meals, it's warm and welcoming too! I can't praise it enough- thank you to all of your team

I went there with my husband and we had a great time. The atmosphere is cozy and the restaurant is great! Perfect service. The portions are generous, I had trouble finishing my burger because I have a small stomach, but it was very good! Thanks again 💛

We had the most amazing lunch at the Kings Head. The food was outstanding and , as we learned while talking to the very friendly and helpful manager, is all freshly prepared by the chef. The refurbished decor is pleasant and sympathetic to the age of the pub. We would highly recommend it

We dropped in here quite by chance just before 1.00 on a Sunday on our way back to London from the coast. We weren’t that hungry but needed something to eat. We were blown away by the Sunday Roast menu and after reading that all the meat was sourced locally and seeing that we could have a roast with all 3 meats, we had to try it. This was the best Sunday roast I have eaten. I’ve had a few so I know what I’m talking about! 😂. The staff were really lovely, they brought a bowl of water for our dog to our table. They also said they would feedback our comments about the food and looked genuinely chuffed to hear it. The atmosphere was also great, music not loud, locals having a good old catch up, and the smell of a really gorgeous wood fire throughout.

Lovely meal at this gastropub with a lovely, bubbly waitress taking good care of us

I have been here twice recently at lunch time. On both occasions it was very quiet. The staff are pleasant and the food excellent and well presented and reasonable value for money.

Once more, I come down to Sutton Valence King's head and have a lovely dinner with my partner and friend! Unfortunately for me, nothing can beat their pork belly bites and steak! So I'll have to return real soon !

This family-run pub is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, Katie, our waitress, greeted us with such warmth and charm that we instantly felt at home. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to unwind. If you're looking to support local family businesses that offer great food and genuine hospitality, this is the place to be! Highly recommended.

Dropped in after a visit to Headcorn before our onward journey home 100 miles away. Wow! Staff exceptional and delivered incredible food with great care and hospitality. Prices very reasonable for the home made quality and generous portions. Great range of drinks too! Our only complaint is that we haven’t got this great place nearer to our home.

Another great evening at the kings head, Had the roast pork and it was superb and service was great, always made to feel welcome by Zak and his staff.

I had a brilliant meal, Chateaubriand for two, on my wife's birthday, steak was to die for, staff were lovely and worked really hard, Wednesday night is steak night, so a glass of house wine as a freebie, well worth a visit

The food was absolutely lovely and there was a great choice of dishes. If we didn't have to rush off we would have been happy sitting in the cosy ambience of the place. The service was second to none.....the team couldn't do enough for us and made us all feel very welcome.

Another lovely Sunday lunch at the Kings Head. Warm welcome. Left to have pre-drinks at our leisure. Excellent lunch, we all had the roast beef. Staff exceptional, nothing was too much trouble. Friendly and efficient. Thoroughly recommend. See you again soon.

Absolutely stunning place! Beautiful atmosphere and always lovely staff that will look after you! Food is 10/10, and I'm always happy to return !

Wonderful...cant fault it....great food, staff and service. Will definitely when next in area. Visited this pub about 25 years on, grew up in area, wasn't disappointed. Love the menu, decor and staff.

Our first visit and thoroughly impressed. Great ambience, excellent staff and amazing food. Definitely on the return list!

Had a fabulous meal here . Service from Winona was great , such a lovely lady xx

Only popped in for a drink, good choice of ales and a pretty well kept garden. Parking not the easiest

Came here last night for dinner haven’t driven past many times without popping in. I’d being in this pub 10 + years ago and remembered the out dated decoration inside…. What a complete change it’s classy and stylish with all the staff being helpful, they had premium lager on tap and a great choice of cocktails made by the owner himself. We sat down and ordered our food. We had the home made breakfast on the table which was delicious. The starters and the mains were spectacular so much flavour! I had the steak for the main and I couldn’t fault it by far one of the best meals I’ve had in the UK. Definitely going to head back soon to try out what else the menu has to offer!

Got here late but the amazing stuff said they would cook for us, the lovely blonde lady was very welcoming and friendly. Hope to come back soon

Amazing lamb rack, best food i have had in U.K. pub for years . Lovely staff, Katy very helpful. Great white wine by the glass, reasonable priced. Lovely decor.

Delicious Sunday Roast. Really friendly staff. Will definitely be back!

Real cute pub with a lovely fire place and nice beer

Called in by chance . lovely interior ,very bistro themed . Food good , pleasant staff. Good drink selection Worth a visit .

Three of us hiked 13 miles on the Greensand Way to this pub and had a well needed pint or two plus an excellent meal. The staff looked after us very well, overall a great experience.

I went to the Kings Head with my friend Zaphna for Sunday Roast last weekend. It was the best Sunday Roast I have eaten in a very long time. The meat was seasoned to perfection and the vegetables were fresh, tasty and locally sourced. The portions were perfect. Everything was so tasty I didn't leave a single bite, I even ate crackling which I don't normally do! I enjoyed a sneaky glass of fizz, a cocktail and coffee, all lovely. The interior is colourful and the place has a very nice feel. There is a nice outdoor area and even the area for smokers and vapers is nicely arranged. We took a sneak peak at the function room upstairs which was a nice surprise. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. A wonderful country spot, I will definitely be returning with my husband. Natalie.

We stopped off after a day trip, We fancied a bite to eat and was not disappointed. In fact, we were really impressed, with great service, great food, a lovely warm welcome for some weary travellers. We will definitely visit again.

Booked a meal for my wife’s birthday and all I can say it has friendly attention staff, great atmosphere, and most of all the food was excellent. Will certainly visit again soon.

Challenge is set this Sunday roast was incredible....

Anemic chicken burger, more crumbs than meat. I didn't realise how badly a burger could be messed up, being basic. The asparagus was overcooked and limp. Unfortunately a lot of money for a mediocre meal, when it was mentioned all that was said was sorry. Over half the meal left on each plate. Great place for a drink, would have to change my mind to try again for the food.

A first visit to this pub for Sunday lunch with friends. It was a halfway point for us both. It's an amazing space, traditional interior with some quirky touches and thoughtfully comfortable. We all choose the Sunday Roast of local beef - which came perfectly pink and with glorious Yorkshire pud and a pile of perfectly cooked veg. Lovely and good value too. Service was impeccable - efficient and friendly. Will return.

I Brought my mother here as a mothers day treat and she loved it, the food was amazing, the staff were lovely and the atmosphere was wonderful. Highly recommend anyone that reads this to visit, and I will definitely be coming back again soon!

Lovely evening great food and service from Olivia and Julia High light was seeing he panna cotta perfectly delivered with sorbet on top Seriously the food is first class and great steaks

I Brought my mother here as a mothers day treat and she loved it, the food was amazing, the staff were lovely and the atmosphere was wonderful. Highly recommend anyone that reads this to visit, and I will definitely be coming back again soon!

Very friendly service and welcoming. Delicious cocktail and the beef dripping flat bread was next level naughtiness 😳 absolutely delicious 😋

Omg! We had a great time and felt the warm welcome from the lovely staff. We shared the seafood platter. It was all very fresh and seasonal 👌🏾 Finishing our evening with drinks by the very cosy open fire. We returned for a latte the next morning and were not disappointed. Well done new owners. Keep up the good work. We are will return 👍🏾

We were a party of 4, visiting The King's Head for the first time today. The staff were so friendly and polite, never once felt awkward, was made to feel very welcome. Beautiful building, interior, atmosphere and food and drink. We will most definitely be returning. Had lunch today but desperately want to try the Sunday lunch which comes highly recommended. Looking forward to our next visit already.

Had lunch here on a Saturday with my mum as we were checking out places to book for a family event. Food was absolutely delicious. Remi, Julie and the staff couldn’t do enough. Remi looked after us very well and the atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming. We also got shown around the function room and it was decorated to a very high standard and had its own bar and it was just as lovely as the rest of the pub. Will definitely be going back in the future. Lovely pub, owned, run and staffed by lovely people. A thoroughly enjoyable lunchtime. The fireplace and open fire with sofas next to it was very cosy and nearly too tempting because if I’d sat on them after eating I may have fallen asleep. 10/10.

Our starters and mains were amazing, unfortunately desserts weren’t edible, we asked for them to be removed from the bill but that didn’t happen, manger didn’t come and speak to us very disappointing.

Very friendly pub with comfy sitting areas and good food options on the menu. Staff were welcoming and had a good vibe around the bar. The prices are also very reasonable whilst quality of food and experience is outstanding.

Wow! What an amazing Mother’s Day lunch…10/10…an absolutely faultless experience. Most of the party had the traditional roast beef which was outstanding. The rest of the party had burgers, which I was told were amazing. I can honestly say this was the best Sunday lunch I have had in a restaurant. If this can be achieved on a packed Mother’s Day that truly is exceptional. Service was great, even though behind the scenes I’m sure it was manic we had no sense of that, staff were efficient, welcoming and happy, a wonderful smiling welcome and goodbye by all. Well done everyone, a wonderful day for us all. Definitely be seeing you all very soon.

Best Sunday roast in Kent! We couldn’t fault the lunch, everything was cooked to perfection and a generous amount of everything. We will always be eating here for Sunday lunch now!

First visit since renovation a few years ago, but won't be last. It really has had a complete renovation, gone is the dark dingy pub with beer barrels for tables. Sunday lunch may not be the cheapest around Ave £18. but worth the extra for taste and size, , Yorkshire puddings were huge, see picture of granddaughter with hers.. Only minus, is the plates could be slightly larger so it's easier to eat/cut the food, without putting Yorkshire on the table initially...

Well I have to say this is a great find. The food is fantastic , great service and a very nice decor. Highly recommend. Apparently the sous was managing the kitchen the night we arrived, he surpassed himself the food was delicious.

We met friends to visit the Kings Head for their Seafood night. Having chosen from the website menu just before going it was disappointing to find 2 dishes were unavailable allegedly due to supplier problems although one dish was rescued for our vegetarian friend which was a decent effort by the owner. As we were unable to enjoy our first choices 3 of us had burgers which were fantastic with excellent chips This almost overcame the disappointment of not being able to have the fish kebab. Desserts were also superb and one was held back and delayed as the initial presentation was not up to scratch so it was not delivered. Staff were friendly polite and efficient . They were also coping with a function upstairs too. 5/5 apart from the disappointment

Nice bar area and ambience - spoiled by a miserable and abrupt female who wouldn't allow our small puppy to sit on my own lap while seated!!!

The third time I've eaten here and it didn't fail to deliver. Top quality local produce cooked to perfection. The pub has been transformed from its past and now boasts a beautiful atmosphere and a great interior. Well worth checking out.

Staff were friendly , food was amazing and you just couldn't fault anything. Have already booked to go back. Tried the special of the day which was the duck and it was the best choice.

Lovely food and drink selection. Staff are friendly, will definitely visit again :)

We hired the function room at the Kings head in January. Well what an amazing time we had. The room was just perfect, it was set up so beautifully with fresh flowers, candles and our own private bar. The staff were perfect, they were very attentive and on the ball. The food was incredible, we had afternoon tea. The sandwiches were lovely and we had a great variety. We had scones and a selection of delicious homemade cakes. Zak was so helpful to arrange this event with, there wasn’t anything that was too much trouble. Thank you so much for making our event so perfect. We will definitely be back very soon!

Just got home from a family birthday meal. Very disappointed. very over priced for the food that we had. If it had not been my sons birthday meal I would have complained. We had the chilli beef for a starter, the beef was very chewy, very disappointing. We then all had the steak chateaubriand for our mains. The chips were cold and the peppercorn sauce was very bitter. The staff were very friendly, but the standard of the food was very disappointing. The decor of the pub was lovely, but felt so disappointed with the meal.

What an amazing restaurant went for the seafood night which is a Tuesday and we’re not disappointed! Had the monkfish with pear purée and braised leek which was absolutely delicious followed by the soufflé which melted in your mouth so good. So warm and cosy service was excellent so will certainly be going again thank you

Had a family meal (4 adults) on a Saturday lunchtime , advise booking pretty busy. Lovely inside a bit deceptive from outside. Immaculate service, no need to go to the bar, everything handled at table - lovely. Thankfully not a huge menu to confuse but enough choice across bar food and a la carte, including specials. We all had starters and mains and all were well presented, good quality, fresh, decent proportions and hot - so not not normal gastropub - lukewarm and minimal. Our chosen mains would have benefitted from side veg dishes included. We did not order sides as these were pricey. Two comments: Food, whilst really nice and and with chef personalisation - for this area is very top end for starters and mains. Parking limited to the side - hint reverse park or exit challenging.

Wow! We hired the private function room for my daughter-in-law’s baby shower. It was amazing. The room is stunning. Staff had set-up the table with white cloths and fresh tulips, a lovely touch. We had afternoon tea and the food was outstanding and plentiful, more than we could eat. Staff were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. Our afternoon was perfect and I couldn’t recommend this venue more for anyone who wants a private experience in somewhere that is that little bit special. The Kings Head will definitely be our first choice for any future events and the food was so good we’ll be booking in for a meal in the restaurant too. Well done everyone and thank you for the best afternoon.

Had a great nigh, perfect seating for 6 of us! Thank you The food was fantastic. Staff very friendly and inviting Yorkshire pudding was huge but lovely.

Hired out the function room for a 50th Birthday meal with friends. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. The food was great and it was a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere with a great vibe. I would highly recommend.

When the kings head opened its doors in 2022 I wrote a review about their food and drink & at that time I felt it was fair comment! I understand from a number of my friends that both the food & drink have vastly improved after a number of changes & high praise goes to their Sunday lunch which I believe is amazing, so much so congratulations to Zack & his team for all their hard work! Rachal

Food disappointing it was cold and it was so salty it made my mouth sore. Not good.

Excellent food and excellent atmosphere. We were greeted by the team and shown to our table. I had the Kings Head burger followed by and stunning apple brûle. The wife had Chicken Ballantine followed by a Chocolate fondant. Lovely wine selection. Thank you Julie and the team.

Full of grease. lacks flavour. the average fish and chip shop will give you a better meal. never before have i seen a deep fried gherkin. even the bread is oversalted, and full of grease. really not worth the price. you'll find everything is triple deep fried. none of my family enjoyed our meals and we're the type to be fine with some pot noodles.