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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
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
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Steve C left this review about The Kings Head
The Kings Head is a thin L-shaped pub with a banquette seating in the front windows either side of the entrance and a bar counter that runs up the right facing seating either side of a fireplace on the left wall. Steps towards the rear lead up to a raised seating area and the rear entrance. Football was on the television, half of the student age customers were watching this and the other half were practising quiz questions. On the bar the keg range is limited to just Carling, Staropramen, Madri and Guinness. Not a problem though as I think most come for the ale selection. Available during a recent midweek evening visit were Lenton Lane Brewery’s Cloudburst, Sharp’s Atlantic, Fixed Wheel Brewery’s Through and Off, Gwynt y Ddraig’s Black Dragon, Four offerings from Black Country Ales and a very nice Beowolf FHP Porter. The presence of hot and cold food containers on the bar mean that this will be my preferred lunchtime stop next time I’m in Leicester.
On 6th March 2023
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Kings Head
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?!
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 27th September 2019
- rating: 8
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- Function Room : No last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- Hot Food : No last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- Karaoke : No last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- Live Music : No last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 16 July 2016 by Gill Smith
- Micropub : No last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- Pinball : No last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 10 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 April 2013 by Will Larter
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 16 July 2016 by Gill Smith
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 28 June 2016 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 22 May 2016 by paulof horsham
