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Kings Head (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Nelson - Trafalgar BitterGood1
Grand Union - One Hop Mount HoodGood1
Wild's - Wild SummerGood1
Archers - PredatorGood1
Goacher's - Silver StarAcceptable1
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Not Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Cottage - You can't be seriousNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Not Tried0
Picture 1. Kings Head, Kingsdown, Kent
Picture 2. Kings Head, Kingsdown, Kent
Andrew Chenery

Visits Details

13 Jun 2016 (Jack William)
Early evening - myself and a work colleague nearly doubled the numbers - but pleasant enough. My 300th pub on the site.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Silver Star4.20AcceptableCondition was fine - but this really didn't have much taste or body.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Not Tried
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
03 Jul 2007 (Andrew)
A handfull of people in. This was the first time I'd been in a pub since the smoaking ban came in. Weird. Jane (who never liked smokey pubs) said the lack of smoke reduced the atmosphere. Anyway, this is a good pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Nelson - Trafalgar Bitter4.10GoodCloudy. Tasted of tart strawberry with some sherbert. I liked it.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Cottage - You can't be serious4.10Not Tried
30 May 2006 (Ian)
Lovely village pub with many small drinking areas. Cream walls and dark wood feature with a red floral carpet. Early evening and there was a smattering of locals and tourists. Would come here again.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Archers - Predator5.20GoodCopper colour with lasting off white head. Malty, earthy hop aroma, bit of butter or cream. Tastes of reasonably strong alcohol and then biting hop finish which is good. Very drinkable.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
04 Sep 2005 (Andrew)
The rear garden was full so we sat in the non-smoking area inside - which was quiet, cool and empty. This is a loverly pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wild's - Wild Summer4.20GoodGolden yellow with a soft feel in the mouth. Smelt of orange and grass and tasted of summer meadows and oranges. The finish was of bitter resinous hops.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
21 Aug 2005 (Andrew)
What a lovely pub this is. It was early afternoon and when we arrived only 1 other person was in, playing darts. Soon the no-smoking room we were in gained a few more people. Shame this wasn't as busy as the 2 pubs at the sea front because it's a gem
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grand Union - One Hop Mount Hood4.50GoodPale yellow light beer with a very hoppy flowery taste. Brief but intense hoppy finish. I could have drunk this all night
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried

About the Kings Head

The pub sign. Kings Head, Kingsdown, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

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Good4
Acceptable1
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Website.

The pub is found in Kingsdown, Kent, CT14 8BJ.

In the main village in Upper Street, about 5 minutes walk from the sea this lovely pub is on the steep main street. It has a public bar in which to play darts and 3 rooms (2 of which are used for dining) making up the saloon bar. The décor consists of jet black panels and cream yellow walls. There is a garden to the rear with hops growing along the wall.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT14 8BJ