Kings Head, Little Marlowback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
I initially tried to visit the King's Head on my Monday evening visit to Bourne End. But apparently it closes early on Monday's. I returned today to find a nice village pub with a clear emphasis on food. A number of groups were finishing what must have been late lunches. Nicely appointed inside, they had 2 Rebellion ales on - IPA & Roasted Nuts. A third handpull had a Zebedee pumpclip turned round. My Roasted Nuts was adequate. In fact, I nearly had them in more ways than one, sitting in front of the roaring fire. Overall, more of a dining establishment than a drinkers' pub.
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I’m delighted to report that the King’s Head is back in business, and it’s like the good old days! It was closed for about eighteen months, with plans by a well-known chef to make it “gastro” or similar, but this was not to be. That’s good news as far as I’m concerned.
I had a warm welcome, and excellent polite, friendly service by the young and efficient staff. There was also a good telephone manner when I booked, although I don’t think booking is necessary midweek.
At lunchtime, the choice of draft beer appeared to be limited to Doom Bar or IPA, but there were lagers in addition. I had the Doom Bar, good if not outstanding. The lunch menu was perfectly adequate, and I can recommend the fish and chips.
The bar areas are small, but all right for midweek lunchtime use, and there is still the separate dining room.
The parking front and back is OK if not over abundant. There is a separate room available for functions like receptions.
This place is recommended for people who like the right touches of a traditional English country pub.
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Closed, and has been for some months.
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Had only been to the Queens Head down the road before for Subday lunch so gave this pub a try after a long walk. Really welcoming staff and was impressed with the cosy bar. Was really busy on a Friday lunchtime. Had a lovely roaring fire and was nice to see this old pub was very traditional and unspoilt inside. Had a pint of Rebellion Roast Nuts which was great. Had a light lunch which was also great and very reasonable - toasted baguette with Cumberland sausage and fried egg. This pub is probably a bit overlooked as off the beaten track and possibly overshadowed by it's more foodie neighbour. To sum up a great traditional pub with a very friendly atmosphere. Will definately be back
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As no one else has commented on this pub in the last year, I�ll happily do so again concerning today�s visit. This is a first-class place; although the draught beer appeared to be limited to IPA and Rebellion, both were in good form. What was particularly praiseworthy was the speed and efficiency of the friendly service, despite there being a large party in for drinks before using a private room that belongs to the pub.
Recommended.
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No great change since I was here in January 2010; two choices of Rebellion beer and one other on the pumps, plus a very good/wide-ranging choice of hot food. The large bar was pleasantly full of diners and drinkers at 12.15pm, but never became over crowded. Friendly efficient service as before. I must return to try the beer garden in more clement weather. Recommended.
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Fine 16th Century coaching Inn with lots of retained period features.
Usually a decent menu of home cooked food, and the Steak and Kidney pie is definately a recommendation.
But the primary reason to visit the Kings Head is because the small bar area supports six handpumps which dispense five beers in total, a couple of house beers (pride and TT Landlord ) supplemented by rotating guests, which were Adnams Broadside and IPA and Smuggler from the nearby Rebellion Brewery in Marlow on my recent visit last week. The Rebellion beers were in great nick, but then they don�t have far to travel..
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A splendid old-fashioned pub. A wide range of well-kept beer, good (and good value) lunchtime food (I haven't tried the main menu, but it looks promising). Long may it flourish.
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I agree with Pubgrabber's assessment from March 2008. We arrived at about 2.00pm on New Year's Day- it was very busy, but we were immediately found a table for three. Good hot food, and I had a fine pint of Rebellion; however, the drinks alone (two glasses of Rioja and the beer) came to �11.50, so that isn't cheap. Although the beer garden looked pleasant enough, with the temperature outside today (0 C?), that was not a practical proposition!
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Large welcoming pub doing a busy food trade when we stopped. Has a separate function room located out in the beer garden.
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