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The Kings Head, Llandudno
Llandudno
LL30 2NB
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Kings Head
The Kings Head sits just above the Victoria tramway station from where trams depart from Llandudno town centre to the summit of the Great Orme. We'd hoped to eat here after returning from the summit on the tram. But food is only served from Wednesday to Sunday.
With the sunny weather holding out, most people were sat in the garden area overlooking the tram line. We also decided to sup our drinks outdoors. Although the interior looked quite cosy and traditional.
Whether it's owned by Greene King or not, I'm not sure. However, IPA & Abbot are the regular beers. Guest beers were much more adventurous - Bragdy Twt Lol Cwrw'r Afr Serchog ~ Horny Goat Ale & Strawberry Fields Marmalade Skies. Both were very enjoyable in the sunshine. Service was with a smile. Despite being the pub I'd left until last in Llandudno, this turned out to be one of my favourites.
On 4th June 2023
- rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about The Kings Head
Next to the Great Orme tramway with an absolute suntrap of a garden. As it was a lovely day we headed up here for a couple of afternoon pints. Reputed to be over 300 years old the inside is all low beams and old wood with several small areas on different levels. It's a Greene King house, but had Adnams Ghost Ship as a guest, perfect for a sunny day. The beer was in good nick and we spent a pleasant hour or so here watching the comings and goings.
On 3rd July 2022
- rating: 8
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Kings Head
Handy for the Great Orme tramway but a bit of an uphill hike from the town, this is billed as "Llandudno's oldest" but is nonetheless quite a nice pub with lots of nooks and crannies. The beer range is still not wonderful, with IPA, Abbot and a brew from Old Mill, but otherwise worth a visit.
On 17th March 2020
- rating: 7
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Kings Head
Attractive pub right by the Great Orme tram station. Hobgoblin, IPA and Abbots available when I called. The Hobgoblin was fine. I like the pub but I would have preferred a better choice of beers.
On 1st January 2020
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Kings Head
Cask Marque.
Llandudno's Oldest Pub.
At the tram terminus - so catering for thirsty Great Orme goers. Packed then empty in the space of 30 mins. Sign on the Gents loos, stating strictly no women.
Beer was mainly from Greene King - with a Sharps Sea Fury in good condition.
On 30th July 2019
- rating: 5
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Kings Head
Up the hill from the town, bit of a quirky strange place, needs a little bit of though and this could be a great pub
On 27th January 2019
- rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about The Kings Head
This former Ind Coope house is set on the hill right next to the Great Orme tramway as it starts the ascent to the summit.
Inside it's a single split level area due to the steep ground it was built on. The front area has a stone floor and the back area is carpeted. It claims to be the oldest Inn in Llandudno pre-dating its emergence as a popular seaside resort in Victorian times.
The bar has five hand pumps which on my vist had GK IPA & Abbot, St Austell Spring Fever and Titanic Plum Porter. The Abbot was doubled up. With only two options worth trying the Plum Porter (£3.65) saved the day here. Being next door to the Tramway makes this a rather touristy venue so I wasn't overly impressed.
On 21st April 2016
- rating: 6
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Malden man left this review about The Kings Head
This is a proper traditional pub situated on the lower slopes of The Great Orme just outside Llandudno centre. The bottom terminus of the tramway is just beneath the large outdoor seating area to the front. Naturally the interior has a lot of tramway related photographs and anecdotes including a newspaper article of a serious accident in the 1930's. Claiming to be the oldest pub in Llandudno dating from the late 1700s and obviously once a maze of small rooms, nowadays the pub has a central bar with the room winding around stepping up and down as the local terrain dictates, dark wood panelling, predominantly red decor and low ceilings which together make for a cosy welcoming feel. There is a real fire too but not lit and certainly not needed on a welcome warm and sunny mid October day. As well as the tram related decor there are pictures and photographs of the Llandudno area and bottles and jugs on shelves. The pub has a more formal restaurant area up some steps to the rear, but meals can also be taken in the bar. The food is typical pub fare, not unreasonably priced, and comes in good sized portions. Daily specials are on a board in the lower area.
The beers were GK IPA and Abbot, regulars I understand although the pub isn't Greene King branded, Black Sheep Bitter and Wychwood Hobgoblin. Full measures served even with sparklered pumps without prompting, but I did feel a little unlucky on the guest beer front as I understand they do have less mainstream beers on as a rule, including local stuff. Still, it is a GBG 2012 entry, and the beer was well served and kept. Probably the best pub visited on our recent weekend trip.
On 16th October 2011
- rating: 7
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Kings Head
Still a good pub but we did not enjoy it as much this year seemed a bit clicky with the regulars not just the welsh there seems to be a bit of an in crowd this year would not move an inch at the bar when you went to get served that sort of thing
On 2nd August 2011
- rating: 7
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John Bonser left this review about The Kings Head
Visited September 2009
Traditionally furnished, comfortable wood-panelled split level pub located close to the lower terminus of the Great Orme Tramway, which is visible from the outside seats at the front of the pub.
Although it's a single bar, there are distinct areas. Low ceilings, subdued lighting and burgundy wallpaper help create a warm cosy atmosphere. It retains etched windows and has a mixture of carpeting and flagstoned flooring. It's supposed to be the oldest pub in Llandudno - 300 years plus.
In the raised part of the pub was a flat screen TV but, pleasingly, despite it being Champions League fixtures night, it remained switched off.
There's a separate restaurant at the back and food may also be ordered at the bar. As well as attracting holidaymakers, it seems, based on my visit, to have a regular crowd of locals, which is always a good sign.
"Llandudno Enthusiasts" ( whoever they are ) have voted this pub as The Best Pub in Town 2007, as evidenced bythe framed certificate at the bar. I was tempted, as I often am in this type of situation, to ask to be directed towards the pub with the current award, but decided against it.
Beers on during my visit were Greene King IPA, Abbott ( which appeared to be regular ) , plus 2 guests, Triple FFF Alton Pride - a rare sighting this - and Skinners Heligan Honey. The Triple FFF Alton Pride - served in a Courage Directors branded glass - was in good nick. A friendly local told me that they had had Mordue IPA on several days earlier. Despite the regular Greene King beers, I didn't see anything to indicate it was a GK pub.
The pub is a GBG regular.
I quite liked this pub. If I have one complaint, it is that they were desperately slow in clearing away the dirty plates and glasses on my visit.
If you're in Llandudno, I recommend you try and make time to call in.
On 14th July 2011
- rating: 7
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