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The Kings Head, Marylebone, W1
W1
W1G 8PJ
Reviews of The Kings Head (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Kings Head
A back street pub with Greene King signage. Beers available were their puny 3.4% IPA, "Morland" Old Golden Hen and Wandsworth 6X. The latter was surprisingly good (NBSS 3.5) but I only had a half because I can't afford £6.70 for a pint I might not enjoy. This seems to be a locals pub, pretty quiet on a Monday evening away from the bustling centre, but perhaps I missed a crowd by not getting here until gone 7pm. There are events advertised: film nights, open mike, stand up comedy night, and a monthly quiz for charity (first Wednesday of the month). There are remnants of a heritage interior, which I'm glad to have seen, but not so impressed that I want to come back.
On 10th November 2025
- rating: 5
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custodian 42 left this review about The Kings Head
L-shaped room with the bar on the inside of the "L". Passable Old Speckled Hen - three hand pumps - one reversed. Some very noisy Irishmen outside didn't help.
On 1st August 2018
- rating: 3
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Tris C left this review about The Kings Head
This pub was indeed built in 1939 by Charrington’s to replace something that dated back to 1765. As mentioned, this is a backstreet Marylebone locals’ pub where the heart sinks upon seeing the Greene King insignia. The spirits don’t lift on entering as this is hardly a local gem. The interior does at least look to be original, especially the bar and pot shelf. There’s a tiled bar apron thereafter carpet. There are floral swag curtains with pelmets and traditional furniture with velour banquettes and stools. Décor comprises period prints to the walls and a TV was spotted – off – and muted music played. Food is served but it’s fish ‘n’ chips not gastro. There’s a tiny gent’s lavatory but it seemingly has no cubicle, which is a first for me!
The pub’s website describes its customers thus: ‘Clientele is quite varied being opposite the London Heart Hospital…’ – perhaps a last one for the road then?
The landlady was friendly, but the ale selection wasn’t, comprising just an unused pump, Greene King IPA and Morland’s Old Speckled Hen at £4.40 a pint which is a lot for this sort of establishment. An ordinary pub, not improved by the presence of some potty-mouthed locals, meaning that I won’t be returning.
On 27th January 2018
- rating: 4
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- Official site of The Kings Head - www.kingshead-marylebone.co.uk
- Randomness Guide to London - Kings Head entry
- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Kings Head - whatpub.com
- Historic Pub Interiors - pubheritage.camra.org.uk
London Euston, 1.2 miles, 23 min walk (show)
London Paddington, 1.57 miles, 30 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes - Small front patio. - last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Function Room : Yes last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 February 2017 by Rex Rattus
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
- WiFi : No last updated 27 January 2018 by Tris C
