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The Kings Head, Merriott
Merriott
TA16 5PR
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Reviews of The Kings Head (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about The Kings Head
A traditional hamstone village pub dating from the late 17th Century. There is a small carpark opposite and limited parking on the road outside. There is a pleasant walled garden at the back and apparently there’s a skittle alley, though it wasn’t clear where. The interior has been substantially renovated providing a large open-plan bar and dining areas at both ends. There is a large inglenook fireplace with an effective woodburner and an original hamstone fireplace on the junction of former supporting walls. They open a barber shop in the back between 6pm and 8:30 pm – hair of the dog, maybe? The staff, including the pub dog, were very welcoming indeed, making it very clear that visiting dogs were welcome, more so than some humans. Freshly home-cooked food is available, a some it gastro-style and some more traditional pub grub, all of it moderately expensive. There were 4 ciders on, 3 boxed and one on draught alongside Doombar, Landlord and Fortitude, all in good condition. Well worth seeking out and a good place to while away the hours and it’s on the 2018 Somerset Ale Trail.
On 10th April 2018
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3516 recommendations about 3480 pubs]
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Will Larter left this review about The Kings Head
A lovely old sandstone building tucked away at the back of the village near the church. The warm tone of the sandstone is matched by the warm welcome from landlord and customers. It's very nicely presented, with the many rooms expanded into one space by widening the doorways so that there are still separate areas with comfortable bench seating and settles. There's a large fireplace to one side of the bar, where three of four hand pumps were available serving St Austell HSD, Dartmoor Best and Palmers Copper Bitter. The Dartmoor was good enough for me to have one more than I intended.
On 23rd May 2011
- rating: 8
[User has posted 4273 recommendations about 3935 pubs]
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Brew Guru left this review about The Kings Head
Solid traditional village pub, a free house but has 3 pumps with Palmers beer on and a fourth guest ale which was not on. No food served tuesday night but atmosphere and solid fuel stove push up the rating, plus local folk musicians playing music.
On 4th November 2009
- rating: 4
[User has posted 116 recommendations about 101 pubs]
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Yeovil Junction, 8.87 miles, 2 hr 51 min walk (show)
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 30 March 2018 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Darts : Yes last updated 13 May 2017 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes - Skittle Alleys - last updated 13 May 2017 by Jonathan Wilde
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 30 March 2018 by E TA
- Karaoke : No last updated 30 March 2018 by E TA
- Live Music : Yes last updated 30 March 2018 by E TA
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 30 March 2018 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 30 March 2018 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 30 March 2018 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 03 January 2017 by ROB Camra
