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Kings Head (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dales - Swale Trail Pale |  | 4 |
| Black Sheep - Riggwelter | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Baa Baa | | 2 |
| Yorkshire Dales - Butter Tubs | | 2 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter |  | 4 |
| Yorkshire Dales - Paradise |  | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Scary Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Freddy Brewger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Oct 2024 (Wittenden)
Friday night in Gunnerside, and it's The Law to wait for Ramsay's fish'n'chip van here.Very busy tonight, a Proper Pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dales - Swale Trail Pale | 3.80 | | Tooth rasping session pale. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
28 Apr 2023 (Wittenden)
Early evening after a long walk.Ramsey's fish 'n'chip van swept into the square as we arrived. Fortunately there was time for beer.Busy.Grand.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dales - Swale Trail Pale | 3.80 | | Northern Pale.Some sweetness, some spice. |
| Yorkshire Dales - Paradise | 4.00 | | Unfortunately not a patch on the beer savoured at source earlier this afternoon. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Nov 2021 (Wittenden)
Waiting for the fish 'n'chip van on a mild Friday evening.Several in,drinkers and diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dales - Butter Tubs | 3.70 | | Back to how I remember it.Zesty and fruity. |
| Yorkshire Dales - Swale Trail Pale | 3.80 | | Pale 'n' crisp. |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2021 (Wittenden)
Early evening on a mirksome Sunday night. The first post Covid pub quiz was imminent.My first visit since coming under community ownership.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dales - Swale Trail Pale | 3.80 | | Grand north country pale ale.Initial sweet impression,long berry finish. |
| Yorkshire Dales - Butter Tubs | 3.70 | | Not as zesty as I remember it.Some sort of mineral back taste. |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 Oct 2019 (Wittenden)
Unfortunately this pub is closed and up for sale:word is that there is community interest in running it.In the meantime, a Friday evening pop up pub,selling beer from Richmond Brewing,is held in the village hall.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
02 Nov 2018 (Wittenden)
Friday evening in Gunnerside:it's the tradition to come to the Kings Head to wait for Ramsey's to roll into town.Packed to the gunnels.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | In tiptop condition.Sandy hops,blackcurrants. |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Freddy Brewger | 4.30 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2018 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a chilly October Tuesday lunchtime: a few walkers in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Brown.Pathmaker on keg was available (abv 5%). Gassy, but more uplifting. |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Nov 2017 (Wittenden)
Ahh, the Kings Head. Rammed on a Friday evening. We stood outside with our beer, waiting for Ramsay's Fish 'n' Chip van to roll in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Baa Baa | 4.00 | | Moreish Northern Pale Ale.Nettley hops. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Scary Man | 4.30 | Not Tried |
19 Jan 2017 (Wittenden)
Our first visit since it reopened.Filling up on a January evening.Looks to be in good hands.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Baa Baa | 4.00 | | A pale ale.Nettley hops. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Brown, acorns. |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2014 (Wittenden)
I don't often get to the re-opening of a pub:however today this pub has re-opened after a long period of dereliction and major refurbishments. The bar is now opposite the door, but it was so packed we couldn't really have a good look round.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Riggwelter | 5.90 | | A good mid brown dryish strong'un, not often seen on my travels. |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | On good form if undemanding. |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About the Kings Head
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 1 |
| 11 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Gunnerside, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LD.
Small stone built pub in the centre of this Swaledale village. Formerly the home of Swaled Ales. Refurbished and altered internally after a period of closure during which time some of the structure deteriorated.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: DL11 6LD