The Queens Head in Ashford

What can I say since the new people have taken over the queens head Kingsnorth the atmosphere is welcoming warming and the Sunday lunch we have just devoured was the best one ever! Keep going top top service to all we will see you again soon!!

Just returned home from eating a very tasty lunch. I must say the food is excellent and good value. 4 stars for atmosphere as they are currently carrying out renovations.

gorgeous food, had to come back 2 days in a row for sams burger. would 100% recommend! 👌

Working away from home as job I visit a lot of place for food so decided to come here. The bar staff were friendly and the locals greeted you and made the effort to have a chat. For food I ordered the lamb shank with veg and mashed potato, the lamb was seasoned perfectly with salt, cracked black pepper and thyme, it fell off the bone and melted in your mouth, the mash was creamy and smooth and the veg was cooked perfectly, I've been all over the UK and visited some lovely places and this is up there with best. Would highly recommend

Great staff warm welcome and the Sunday Roast is fantastic. The New management are really enthusiastic, we will definitely use more often.

Cheff need to go back and learn how to cook and do presentation when

Sixty two of us were met by the Landlady her largest group since taking over. She showed us where would be seated then she said that she had a male singer booked for us, turned out it was one we have at our club.. We were promised a good meal by the chef All the food was to served piping hot to every one on each individual table I had the fish pie which was very good. The desserts were done the the ,same way ,I had the bread and butter pudding to die for. When the meal finished every one was dancing to the music. Well we didn't know what to expect as we had not been there before everyone was saying what a great meal it was. We would like to thank the Landlady Sam , the Chef and the service staff.

Great venue with great staff who are always pleased to help and make sure you’re well fed and watered. Sunday roasts are one of the best in Ashford, if not Kent and the entertainment is second to none compared to other venues in the area.

They've made a really nice outdoor seating area, they have some under cover outdoor seating and sometimes have a bouncy castle up for kids.

We came here after seeing it highly recommended on a local Ashford group. Our family came to visit and we chose here for lunch. We were seated in the bar area itself for lunch and couldn't hear eachother over the shouting going on around us. Trying to have a nice lunch and a good catch up with family wasn't going to plan, but when I spoke with the lady at the bar, she was helpful and offered a separate area for us to sit and eat. It was very cold in the room we moved to, the lady commented herself more than once about how cold it was but we managed. The food was lovely, great sized portions and a menu to suit everyone. I'm hoping it's a case of bad timing today as I read mostly great things. The lady did say they were working on the pub to make it more comfortable for people lunching. The barn is a lovely area and given the bit of tlc it needs and maybe a heater or two, I could make a lovely meal space. I love going to a pub for some 'pub grub' but you definitely need that separation from the loud punters there to drink. I am put off coming back from the atmosphere we were in, but the good was brilliant and we may give it another go in the future.

Our family recently held our son and his fiancée engagement party at the Queens Head. We had private use of the back room and they created an absolutely amazing buffet for our guests. This is my first time visiting the Queens Head but my son and his fiancée regularly visit. This won’t be my last time visiting its such a lovely location and really friendly helpful staff. Thank you so much.

FROM JUNE 2024 Under new management at last. They are doing fantastic job at turning the place around. STARTING WITH the food. They have an excellent new Chef passionate and very experienced. The new management are worked tirelessly since taking over with so many improvements and many more in pipeline so please note dates on reviews given in this site as they are old.

Live around the corner and have started coming here more often now its changed hands. Come here for a few eivening drinks with a friend now and again and both agree its alot better. Good music and very friendly staff. Great local.

Really great food and very friendly people!

First time for me and my children coming here my partners been here a few times, was a lovely atmosphere staff were so friendly, waitress started 2 days ago she was doing amazing, friendly and chatty, another lady put the Tv on for my children and made lovely conversations with them, food was lovely and didn’t take long at all, nothing felt like too much trouble and toilets are very hygienic with a baby changing station too which was great for me with the baby, parking facilities too. Definitely will return thank you. :)

a great family pub large outside area very friendly a good selection of drinks it has a large area with a large screen for the sports and a large free carpark

lovely environment, friendly staff very welcoming food is amazing and new owners currently working on a refurbishment

Food was good but cold even gravy was cold

What fantastic place, staff are great food is wonderful 😋, dog friendly and they even allow children 😀. Seriously though, I would highly recommend, that if you are in the area,, go and experience a great pub, Chef is lovely and can't do enough for her customers

Lovely food and cosy atmosphere. Nice outside seating area and very dog friendly

Excellent service A1 food, pleasent friendly place for all the family

Food is amazing so is the presentation, staff are very friendly and welcoming,.

Polite staff.. Quiet and pleasant place to be for a glass or two.

Quite possibly the worst pub I’ve ever been into, smelt like damp throughout, when we entered there were two people in the garden and 4 people inside the Venue we asked to order food and he said can we wait 10 minutes until the kitchen is ready - we said no problem. We then proceeded to order a cheese baguette and a ham baguette only - we waited an hour patiently and then had to leave to be somewhere with still no food in sight, we went to the bar to say we had to leave and we were happy to just leave, he said the food was ready and would we like it takeaway we said yeah of course, 5 MORE minutes passed and someone from the kitchen arrived to say it wasn’t ready at this point we weren’t surprised. We left without even a hint of an apology, on the plus side the red stripe was only a little bit flat not fully 👍 Atmosphere 1 Service 1 Food - couldn’t tell you

We go here all the time and it’s by far the best pub in Ashford. Always welcoming, the locals are all friendly and you are never pressured into eating like most pubs nowadays.

Went for Sunday lunch. Waited nearly an hour for it to arrive. The beef was tough and over cooked, the potatoes were completely charred, the cauliflower cheese was so raw I couldn’t get my knife through it! The dinner was completely inedible. I won’t be returning!!

Lived in the area for a couple of years now and finally gave myself time to check this pub out with the wife. A couple of alcoholic drinks, a couple of lunch time meals and a little something sweet to finish us off and was rather impressed. Decent price for an Ashford pub. Decor a little dated and needed a little retouch but that's the only minor negative. Staff were friendly & attentive when needed. Will visit again.

Avoid at all costs. My partner & I stopped off for a drink on Sunday afternoon after we had been shopping at the ashford designer outlet. Ambience was awful. Vibe was off - We walked into the pub was looked straight through - the barmaid was extremely rude, and carried on her conversation over the bar whilst we stood there waiting. No warm welcome & very very dated inside. We ordered a drink each - £22!! Needless to say we drank our drinks and left. Will not be going back & do not recommend.

Went there for a private party, was a nice atmosphere with a good selection of drinks and friendly bar staff

What a fab afternoon, unexpected entertainment probably the best yet aside from Red who we have always enjoyed. Today's entertainment was funny, he was a great entertainer/singer & amazing acoustic guitar player who we would love to see again , lovely pub with great atmosphere highly recommend with friendly staff & lovely atmosphere

Fantastic night at the boogie bingo great atmosphere really friendly staff and an excellent night all round. Looking forward to trying the food there and will definitely be back for more boogie bingo 😁

Very friendly in a very difficult time for the pub trade, was made to feel welcome and even though the rules are frustrating the service was quick and easy

Great service, food, drink and atmosphere

Nice Sunday lunch with the family, although I doubt the roast lamb and beef were fresh,more like ready carved from brake bros

Booked a table here for 7pm yesterday and it was lovely… I ordered the gluten free fish and chips and it did not disappoint 👍 the fish was very moist and the gluten free batter was one of the best I have tasted BUT the tartare sauce was amazing 🤩 Absolutely worth the 25 minute walk with our pooch 🐶

We enjoyed a wonderful Sunday roast here yesterday. Good helpings of tender meat with Yorkshire pudding and a wide selection of vegetables with cauliflower cheese on the side. All cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and attentive and to round it off we were treated to 2 hours of live music from a talented local musician. Thanks for a lovely afternoon. We'll be back!

Best pub roast lunch out in a long time ! I went for the roast beef, and my partner and friends opted for the pork belly. Both super tasty, juicy and very generous portions ! The selection of vegetables and the cauliflower cheese went down a treat too ! Will definitely be back again very soon. The live music was also great, and the staff were super attentive and friendly !

Lovely food friendly atmosphere. We were a large group of 13 and did a pre order everything cooked freshly. Would definitely recommend. Thankyou

Great local pub, busy when we went but lots of tables available and a pub garden 🏡

We booked for Sunday lunch for 3 people. As it was very warm, opted for something lighter, Cheese and ham ploughman's, prawn cocktail and homemade scotch egg and the meals did not disappoint. Food was lovely and fresh with the best ever bread!. And a beautiful garden to enjoy as well, with a great singer adding to a lovely setting. Well done to the staff, totally professional even in this heat.

Absolutely delicious meal Friday and today. Great moules, delicious Sunday lunches and fish and chips. My paella was better than in Spain! Friendly staff and welcoming landlord Julian. Fab singer on Sunday too, would not hesitate to recommend.

Fabulous food wonderful atmosphere and wonderful friendly staff Dog friendly Will definitely be returning

Had a lovely meal tonight at the Queens Head. As a non-vegetarian I still went for the veggie lasagne as I love aubergines! It was delicious! Hubby went for the wings and ribs and the portion was huge. Atmosphere in the pub was great as always xx ❤️

Fantastic pub very friendly and welcoming

Lovely food you get so much too, staff are nice and music good too

Fab roast dinner in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday but the menu was totally different to that advertised and the food was quite disappointing. The vegetables were barely cooked and the shepherd's pie contained raw carrots which were inedible. There was also no desert menu. What a shame.

A complete post-covid success, great friendly staff and the Stella was lovely 👍🍻

Limited menu, portions on the small side but food was fair standard. Quality of service was good but slow probably due to lack of staff.

Absolutely amazing! Food was delicious. Presentation was top notch. Staff were brilliant. Just perfect x

Husband and I booked in for a roast and it did not disappoint. The presentation was lovely, hot and tasty and the service was great. It is also a bonus for us, as it is dog friendly. Will definitely be back soon.

My nephew and I visited the pub for the first time on Friday evening for dinner. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, there was a real mix of people and the staff were really lovely, friendly and helpful. The service was really quick and efficient. My nephew had fish and chips (I had a taste and the batter and fish were delicious) and I had the shepherd’s pie- the best I have ever tasted! We then had sticky toffee pudding- also delicious. We left very satisfied and will definitely return.

Ate here last Friday with a party of 4 for a friend's birthday! We were all highly impressed with both the food and the service! I had the steak and ale pie followed by the sticky toffee pudding and it was absolutely beautiful! Also sampled some of the partner's shepherd's pie and that was absolutely divine! Service was prompt and the waiting staff were all very polite and knowledgeable. The whole party agreed that the food was amazing! We will definitely be back here again soon!

Food was ok. Had beef brisket pie. I've had alot better

Great food and friendly staff, live entertainment on most weekend's, nice beer garden.

We visited here for the first time today , very disappointed, service was slow , glasses were dirty , chairs were rickety and wobbly, cutlery and condiments were dirty, starter too over 40 minutes and was stodgy , undercooked and sickly, we usually love potato skins so we’re disappointed, when the main came out cutlery was dirty , second glasses were dirty and fish and chips was horrible , undercooked and tasteless . Would not go here again and would not recommend

Pleasant enough pub, easy distance from the campsite...

4 stars for food only because was on the cooler side, but tasted excellent x Lovely oldy worldy pub lots of beams and fairy lights in abundance - very pretty .... and they serve 0.0 Gordon's! Winner

We really are so fortunate to have the Queens Head as our local. It's made special by Wendy, Julian, Kelly and staff. We attended today for the complimentary Christmas lunch and it was perfect. Wonderful company, great food, a fun raffle for a good cause ( a defibrillator to be housed in the pub). A wonderful gesture to the community. Goes from strength to strength. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all at the Queens Head.

Excellent pub with very good staff.

Food was OK, although the chicken burger buns were stale and the chicken and bbq sauce had a very odd flavour. The chicken and chorizo baguette was good. Be warned, don't sit near the toilets to the left of the bar, the smell comes out and is very off putting but by the time you realise its too late to move so your stuck.

What you say has nothing to do with the other people counciling on us. It was to do with booking a hall to late. We was asked to leave not even 2 mins after the music was turned down n yet we had brought drinks not even 2 mins before because we was told we was aloud by your husband? So what he expects us to finish our fulll drinks in 4 mins does he? How ridiculous. You never called the police because no1 was at the pub at quater past 12 😅🤣 how many lies that have come out your mouth is amazing. We paid for a hall that was dirty and ridiculously small... you shouldn't have to read our minds to know weather we want the furniture take out? It's a party not a get together for 60 years old that want to sit down. It's not exactly common sense is it. And to top it off at the end of the night we had you out the windows abusing us calling us C U Next Tuesday telling us to go home n get of your property when we was on the main road? (Not your property) and then you continue to abuse us as we are leaving? You wonder why we told you to F off as well? 😅🤣 absolute joke you and your whole pub. Bar staff was rude. LANDLADY was RUDE wouldn't advise to go there at all not even for food or a drink. Gobsmacked absolutely gobsmacked.

Great pub, super food, lovely staff, chef brought food to table, highky recommended.

We booked the hall attached to the pub .. Never again. ! Not only was the hall full of furniture that we had to rearrange and take out of the hall ourselves ( 200 cost for the hall ) It was dirty . floor had not been mopped or swept from the last people who booked. Some decs were still up from the last people.. We were then told we had to stop the music at 11. which we did.. but then got told we had to leave straight away noone was allowed to finish there drinks ! and he expected us to clear the hall aswell . ( dunno how we was meant to do this in 5 mins ! ) Then to top it off we were walking past the pub as we were leaving and got abused by the landlady .. She shouted out her window at us . called us drunk c u next Tuesdays and told us to shut the F up! After we just spent 100's of pounds I there pub! Bit rich coming from her a she is the biggest p head going! Will Never return there not even for a drink like we used to !

Lovely quiet pub situated on a busy road dining area and bar area very well laid out, staff were polite and toilets clean. 2 large white wines and a packet of crisps came to £16

Disappointing food and service. Highlights were the chickens outside. I made contact before making a booking to ask about gluten free options. I was told they have gf bread and can exchange bread in the menu items for gf. I then booked a table for lunchtime on a Saturday. When we sat down I mentioned that I'd sent an email and just wanted to check I could swap for gf bread. She went off to check with the kitchen and came back and said they'd run out of gf bread and were waiting for a delivery (there's a big tesco minutes away, gf bread is quite readily available...). Had I been there with just my partner I'd have left and found somewhere else but I was having lunch with my elderly relatives and we'd travelled over an hour to get there. I had a burger and asked for no bun and it was fairly dull and tasteless overall. It was meant to be served with onion rings but none were served with it. I asked the waitress and she merely said "oh weren't there any?" and then shrugged as if there was nothing she could do. For a veggie burger and a bit of salad, £16.50 is extortionate. The price doesn't suit the quality of the food, menu options or location. Other food we had was dry chicken burger and cold custard with dessert (we'd asked for it hot) and all quite disappointing and expensive overall. Glad we saw the chickens outside but we won't visit again for the food.

Went there for live music and barbecue. Very enjoyable afternoon.

Lovely pub but extortionate prices! Double gin with lemonade £12.25. So £5.40 per shot of gin, no deal on 2nd shot, £1.45 for the shot of lemonade. So you can buy a bottle of Schweppes lemonade for £1.20 & a bottle of Whitley Neil for £26. Fair enough the pub has to make money but when you compare to other local pubs, the beaver inn £6.50 & the Albion £6.40 I think it’s a bit too much it’s not London after all. Landlords response when we inquired why was the rising fuel costs. Well all pubs have the same high costs & with the queens head making almost £200 per bottle of gin I just can’t warrant it & won’t be returning when there are plenty of other lovely pubs nearby that care more about their customers.

Unfortunately we had a bad experience with the food here. Chef must have been on holiday. Menu completely different to that advertised on the website. Service was mediocre & some of the food was inedible. Very over priced too. £18 for a tiny very overcooked and dry chicken breast, 4 50p sized potatoes and a pot of peas that should have been asparagus!! Batter on the fish was soggy, chips were very dry. I hate leaving bad reviews yet even after clearing away 4 mostly full plates we weren't even asked if the food was okay. Barmaid was nice and did ask upon paying but still happily took payment. Disappointing end to a long day travelling. We wouldn't recommend or return.

Difficult to review as my time here was brief but it seemed nice enough quite large and clearly popular with people wanting food, largish car park and a good outside seating area, staff were pleasant enough. Needs a return visit.

We won a three course meal for 2. The food had always been great here. We've had many meals. This pub also has good local live music. I would have taken pics of the delicious food except I was halfbway through treatment when I realised

Friendly local pub with a nice atmosphere. Good selection of food and drinks with plenty of space both inside and out. Does what it says on the tin!

This was my second visit, the last time was before COVID started. Enjoyed the visit last time which is why we went there on Saturday. Lovely pub, only problem was that we were in the garden and there is a Triumph franchise next door so it was quite noisy. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars. In the evening would probably be a better time to visit Having said that, I cannot fault the pub, the service, the quality and quantity, and the general ambience. Ordered 3 adult meals and two kids. For my wife and myself we had a ploughman's, cheese for her, ham for me. Wow, talk about fully loaded I reckon I had about the biggest serving of thick cut ham in my life, and my wife had the same with cheese. Salad, two chutneys, Picallili, onions, grapes, apple and 4 tomatoes. Plus bread focaccia, and butter. Usually my wife and I eat everything but this defeated us both. My wife committed a cardinal sin for her, being a cheese lover. She left about 200g of cheese on her plate. A true first for her. My daughter had an onion and steak sandwich, about the size of a halfpounder with fries. Smelt beautiful and she tells me it was lovely. My grand daughters had pizza, 1 gluten free and one normal. Well done to the staff who asked about gluten and dairy free rather than us mentioning it first. The staff were very friendly and checked that we were happy throughout. If you are in the area, and feeling hungry, I'd say get in and enjoy.

Had a nice meal there mid week, steak and chips with a couple of pints. The food was cooked well, plenty of it. Needs more pudding options though, I like a dessert after a meal but they had very little to choose from sadly. Sat in a noisy bar for a meal isn't ideal, think they are having some work done there at the moment though.

Great pub and landlord. Amazing food and drink.

This has fast become a favourite meeting spot for us. The staff are always so welcoming, and the dirty fries !!!!!.... to die for. Chef Luke even came out to check on the food and that we were happy with everything. If you haven't visited...

An American and South African walk into a pub to escape the storm and had really good time. Solid food, good vibe, clean, friendly waitress and chef and chill locals enjoying a pint. Keep up the good work!

Good friendly pub with great food and live entertainment.

What a lovely pub for food and the perfect pint with the pooch by the 🔥 Food is the best around even the chef comes to the table to check your happy ! We liked it so much we have book our mums 70th birthday...

Love coming here for a drink and a bite to eat! Friendly staff, always greeted by the nice young lady behind the bar for a chat. Nice range of beers and tasty food.

Excellent service, lovely pub and friendly atmosphere. Food was reasonably priced. Fire was roaring and the place is so much improved. Definitely worth a visit.

Had lunch today 23rd Jan and was delighted with the quality of the food and range of Vegetables. Had the roast gammon which there was plenty of. Chef even came out and made sure everything was ok .

Nice atmosphere and a decent menu .Good food at a reasonable price.

Good beer, good venue, popular place.

Very friendly staff,good food ,would recommend.

We had the best experience at this beautiful place! The food was the best Iv had in a long time! The staff are all so lovely! The chef was top notch! Honestly I don’t understand the bad reviews as I have nothing but praise for the place!! The landlady was so lovely, telling us the gluten free options etc the pub itself was stunning! Good prices for beautiful food. We will deffo be back thank you for such a lovely experience and great food! ❤️

We tried to get something to eat on Friday the 22. of October about 7pm. Disappointed as we could not get anything to eat. Chef sick! Very unfortunate as we would have liked to stay there as there was live music been played. The barkeeper was very appologetic. But as the Chef is still sick I am glad that he was not in the kitchen to prepare any meals. Hope he gets well soon.

Nice pub in Kingsnorth, Ashford. Traditional pub food and a small menu but what is available they do very well, the food was lovely. The fairy light decorations are a nice touch, making it a warm and cosy atmosphere. Child and dog friendly too.

Fantastic place, staff are great.

Had a great family meal here in the week. Food was amazing service very good and menu is great plenty of choice. Even the dog was happy with his bowl of water and gift from Wendy the landlady

Unfortunately for me this was not a good experience. We arrived the barmaid was very friendly but the gentleman didn't seem to know alot. Advised of a long wait for the pepper 'pie' and we advised that all meals would be better coming out together. So after 50 mins a young girl asked what potatoes would two of the diners like (this should have been done at the Time of order, along with bread and butter that came with the meal which would have been ideal for someone who had an hours wait it wasn’t busy so there was no excuse.. When our food arrived over an hour after time of order it was very mediocre for the price charged. My lamb cutlets were two extremely tiny overcooked bits of lamb. With the plate being filled with veg. The pie that takes an hour was peppers and mash?wheres the pie that takes a big preparation? This was all in all a bad and overpriced experience and i definitely wont recommend the restaurant. I eat out a lot and this is not the standard reflected in the prices charged. I wont be returning… not sure why people would eat there but it was very quiet for a Saturday and i can definitely see why as the poor food quality, rip off prices and slow service.

A great dog friendly pub, they have made a real effort in the garden area with lots of lovely gazebo outside. Clean with friendly staff.

Family run lovely pub. Great local

We had a lovely meal cooked to perfection, starter brie enough to share for 3 of us. All had the sea bass with scallops, so tasty. Could not resist an ice-cream for sweet, lovely. Staff friendly and attentive and wore masks. Met the chef and...

Very poor standard food, had the nachos as just a bar snack, an hour later and violently unwell, called pub to tell them. Had homemade soup last time and it was tinned soup so I sent it back. I won't be eating here ever again. I only gave it a chance as was told new owners. Appalling

It’s a beautiful setting & friendly/warm staff. Will visit again.

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, food, ok, live music & dog friendly. On the three occasions we visited while on holiday we weren't disappointed.

Excellent food. Very friendly service.

Unfortunately they were only serving a reduced menu. We had looked at the menu online so already had an idea of what we wanted. The food we did have was ok but nothing special. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Lamb was nice but had 2 pay full price even though parsnip garnish and carrots were missing. Asked 4 reduction as meal didn't have what I read on menu but nothing. Not even a free dessert. Even tho tesco is only down road from pub and manager or chef could have popped in 2 get the veg. Excuse I had was sorry we have ran out and we have a new chef. Sorry not my problem, don't advertise what you havnt got