The Kings Head, Lichfield

Well described below. This is a popular pub and was quite busy on our visit. 3 ales on - Pedigree, Oxford Gold and the house beer, Lillington Regimental Ale. We went for the latter and it was an excellent pint. Worth a visit.

Official site of The Kings Head - www.thekingsheadlichfield.co.uk

Official site of The Kings Head - www.thekingsheadlichfield.co.uk

Proclaims itself to be Lichfield's oldest pub (although I think the Duke of York would dispute that), the place certainly retains some character in the front and back bar areas. The former has been partially opened-out into a 'L'-shaped layout with corner section strangely located down a single step from each arm. The rear bar has a more regimented arrangement of tables and is perhaps more suited to dining. Additional seating is also provided in a former courtyard to the side which is now covered and enclosed. Traditional wooden furniture and mostly plain decor apart from military history displays. Four real ales from the Marston's stable available from a total of ten handpumps on the various counters: the 'house' Lillingstone's Regiment Ale (£3.35), Pedigree, Wainwright and Hobgoblin.

A nice enough pub with an older style front part and a modern conservatory type extension to the rear. The front bar has lots of armed services paraphernalia including 2 rifles over a disused fireplace. Real ale available.