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The King's Head (Fuller Smith & Turner)

Beer (sort)	Average Score (sort)	No. Samples (sort)
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gentle Giant		1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter		1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Grand Slam		1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride	Not Tried	0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB	Not Tried	0
Sambrook's - Tomahawk	Not Tried	0

Picture 1. The King's Head, Earl's Court, Central London

Picture 2. The King's Head, Earl's Court, Central London

Magnus Greel

Visits Details

05 Dec 2025 (Magnus Greel)

Mid evening and busy however the size of the place allowed folk to circulate, I had to sadly swerve The Scarsdale Tavern as it was wedged with no room to enter let alone order a beer. Found a space by a shelf on the way to the gents to enjoy my beer.

Beer	ABV	Score	Notes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter	5.40		Dry malty hoppy liquorice and coffee fare, delicious...
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride	4.10	Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB	5.50	Not Tried
Sambrook's - Tomahawk	4.20	Not Tried

03 Mar 2025 (Magnus Greel)

Early evening in this spacious open plan pub tucked away from the hubbub of nearby Earl's Court. More new Fuller's beers for me to try.

Beer	ABV	Score	Notes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gentle Giant	3.40		Flavoursome peaty smoky meaty fare, more of a mild than the expected full bodied stout in faultless condition and temperature.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Grand Slam	3.40		A bone dry refreshing piney subtle lemon citrus fare with a lingering crisp bitterness.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride	4.10	Not Tried

About The King's Head

The pub sign. The King's Head, Earl's Court, Central London

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Website.

The pub is found in Earl's Court, Central London, SW5 0QT.

Friendly corner establishment, off the busy Earls Court Road, decorated in a modern style. Mainly floored in wood, with tiling around the bar area, the place is furnished with comfortable seating: high stools and tables, dining sets and some settees with low tables. A real fire is often lit in winter and the air conditioning switched on on those hotter summer days. Circa 17th century, this pub is the oldest surviving licensed premises in the area. Rebuilt in 1937, the building is stated by the local authority to contribute to the village atmosphere and to make a significant contribution to the character and appearance of the conservation area. Of note are the unusual "postage-stamp" pub swing-signs, based on coinage designs of George V by Bertram Mackennel. Unlike the coins and stamps, the signs show His Majesty facing in both directions! The 1972 film, "The Adventures of Barry McKenzie" used the pub and the neighbouring "Kangaroo Valley" as locations. The kitchen remains open for dinner until late evening and Wednesdays are "Craft Beer and Wings Nights". Three Fuller's cask ales are joined by a guest, often from another local brewery.

We have visited this pub twice, seen 6 different beers and tried 3 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SW5 0QT