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The Kings Head, Atherstone

Old Watling Street
Atherstone
CV9 2PA

Phone: 01827714292

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Atherstone Central

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Will Larter left this review about The Kings Head

I've seen this pub described as chalet-style, but I agree with the late Alan Winfield in his 2014 description below, "a strange looking pub". It has a mansard roof, which is pitched normally at the top (with normal tiles) then changes its slope and continues (with blue tiles) almost but not quite vertically until the end of the upper storey. Add to this the porch and an extension of the front room (also tiled) and a toilet extension with a flat roof, and it's an oddity all right. It looks relatively normal inside, apart from the Timothy Taylor Landlord hand pump being hidden behind a small handwritten menu board, leaving Hobgoblin Gold the only cask beer. All of our group went for this in the absence of anything else, and it was better than pretty good (NBSS 4, £4 - though my score may have been influenced by my relief at not being stuck on the train to Milton Keynes when the doors in my carriage didn't open). (Another group went to the same pub a month or so later and found Landlord the only beer.) This is not a must do when visiting Atherstone, except that it's quite handy for the station, and also for the canal if walking to the Maid of the Mill as the next stop, as we were.

Date of visit: 22nd August 2025

On 23^rd October 2025 - rating: 6
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Kings Head

Very close to the station and right by the canal, the Kings Head is handy if you're travelling and with a decent canal side garden an attractive summer spot.
Our visit was deep into Autumn so it was inside for us which had just been completely refurbished. It all felt very new with the unmistakable hint of wet paint. No complaints as it's been done reasonably with distinct bar and lounge/dining areas which feel very much suited to purpose.
We had lunch and the food was decent and good value with friendly and, unusually, table service.
Beers on were Tribute, Hobgoblin Gold and Bass the latter of which was good and went down well.
I'd guess that the Bass is a fixture and one I'd gladly return for.

On 12^th December 2017 - rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Kings Head

ORIGINAL REVIEW May 2011.
A rather plain building situated at the northern tip of the town,The Kings Head has a focus on value food,offered throughout the day including a Sunday roast.The interior has a lounge feel and the semi circular bar is split in two by a double aspect brick fireplace.There are bookcases full of novels ,and the sofas give the feel of drinking in someones front room,although there is an alcove beyond the bar housing a pool table.Musak was very contemporary and a little loud for my liking.
There were four handpumps,but only two ales on my visit in Abbott and a very well kept Bass,at £2.90, justifying my trip.
There is a large paved garden area with pleasant views over the Coventry Canal and a less pleasing view of the A5 bypass bridge.

UPDATE
Reopened very recently after a smart refurb,thoughtfully two distinct areas are marked by a sign,the bar area has a wooden floor,a very good darts throw and an interesting wall mural about the town,while the otherside of a pillar containing fireplaces is a dining area ,along with two banquettes in a side alcove.The food was wholesome and very keenly priced with table service and a most friendly welcome.The bar sports three handpumps Hobgoblin Gold,St Austell Tribute and a very decent Bass being available on my trip.With Punch ownership the ale selection will most likely be national brands ,but the quality of both my pint and food would encourage me to visit again.An upgrade is in order.

On 12^th November 2017 - rating: 7
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