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Submitted on Sunday, 26th January 2025
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The Kings Head, Leicester
Leicester
LE1 6RL
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Reviews of The Kings Head (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Kings Head
Old fashioned (in a good way) pub run by Black Country Ales. Comfortable, split-level interior with a compact 'L'-shaped bar with traditional furniture, now with a modern covered first-floor roof terrace. I found ten of 12 handpumps in use on this visit (my first for 11 years), including three of the brewery's own beers, my Kinver Winter Crystal (£4.50), other guests from the likes of Salamander, Beowolf, Stancil, Fixed Wheel and Bluestone plus a cider. Must have been rammed with football fans until a few minutes before I arrived as there were hundreds of glasses being cleared. Well worth a visit.
On 23rd January 2025
- rating: 8
[User has posted 8552 recommendations about 8552 pubs]
Quinno _ left this review about The Kings Head
Feels like this has been re-done since my last visit back in 2019, seems bit different to how I remember; is now corporate BCA branding much like The Salmon. I decided to take in a few rays on the sizeable roof terrace which was pleasant and very well done, it has a retractable roof like the Millennium Stadium. My pint of BCA BFG was in good nick for a quiet midweek afternoon (NBSS 3.5). Like many a BCA pub, there's cobs to be had.
September 2019
Pretty much the same as always and that’s no bad thing. 12 ales on with 4 from BCA. I tried the Little Eaton Gangway Gold (NBSS 3.5), Mad Dog Stout (3) and Green Duck Blonde (3). Amusement value from the CAMRA magazine stand, upon which some wag had written, next to ‘Join CAMRA today’, ‘It’s less shit than it sounds!’ Maybe that’s why it didn’t make the latest GBG?! Rated 8
January 2014
Very brief revisit before scarpering for my train over Xmas. Barmaid slightly flummoxed by my request for a winter warmer but recovered and pointed to an Orkney stout that went down rather well. The piped music was distinctly non-Xmassy (perhaps a good thing?!). Personally, I'd do this one over The Pub any day. Rated 8
April 2013
The rear courtyard entrance is conveniently located just over from The Pub on New Walk so is part of a simple double-header, especially so since it was taken over by Black Country Ales a few years back. The Kings Head is the opposite of The Pub inside, with a cosy homely feel over a long, narrow split-level room. The traditional interior has a proper wood fire, some exposed brick walls, banquettes and is carpeted throughout. Eight ales and two ciders at the bar. My first, Black Country Fireside was in fair shape and the follow-up, Black Country BFG, was a good drop. Opposite the bar is a chalk board listing all the available ales and ciders, with a short note on colour and price - a nice touch. Cobs also available behind the bar which is always good to see. Service behind the bar was efficient. I enjoyed this one and would be happy to return. Rated 8
On 14th August 2024
- rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Kings Head
One of two Black Country Ales pubs in Leicester, the Kings Head is the one I have visited most, as it's fairly close to the railway station. It is located on King Street, but you can also enter from a passageway to the rear off the pedestrianised New Walk, which is a much more pleasant tree-lined approach to the pub. A rooftop patio can also be accessed from steps at the rear of the building.
The interior is a split-level single room that is carpeted and similar to most other BCA pubs, it is fairly plain. The long bar has a good selection of real ales, which are also listed on an electronic screen at one end of the bar. However, as we found out, the screen is not always up-to-date, especially when new beers have just come on.
4 Black Country Ales are regularly on - BFG, Fireside, Chain Ale & Pig on the Wall. Guest beers on our visit were Sharp's Atlantic, Milestone Honey Porter, AJ's Duke's Delight & Bewdley Sunshine & Worcestershire Sway. The real cider was Gwynt y Ddraig Black Dragon.
Pub snacks are also available in a heated cabinet at the end of the bar. It contained samosas that were very good value. I think there were also various pies on offer.
Still one of Leicester's best and most consistent pubs.
On 4th May 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2907 recommendations about 2905 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 14 August 2024 by Quinno _
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- Quiz Night : Yes - Thurs - last updated 14 August 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 14 August 2024 by Quinno _
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- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 14 August 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 14 August 2024 by Quinno _