The Kings Head, Earls Court

This pub used to be a fantastic little place that I have always recommended to my friends. However it seems that in changing management it has lost it's charms and no longer is superior to the surrounding pubs.

The bar staff aren't as pleasant as they used to. While they are still nice they just don't engage or seem able to deal with customers complaints.

The wine menu was never particular cheap but the current wines are not nearly as nice as the ones previously, but their names are catchier. Friends were annoyed that beers that they previously would drink have disappeared. However apparently one or two have reappeared in the last week.

The pub quiz is now shocking. Still the same game but the prizes aren't as attractive as they once were. The quiz atmosphere has also suffered for it because the regulars seem to be dropping out.

I would not eat any more at the King's Head. The menu has very subtly changed since but the food itself seems to be cooked differently. Whereas the food used to be quite nice I witnessed someone having to point out to the staff that their burger was burnt only to be told it was chargrilled. It seemed burnt to me. Having previously eaten the burgers here they were never cooked to that shade previously. I think a refund was give rather easily though.

Overall I'd say don't expect the pub to be the same if you were a previous regular.

24 Aug 2010 11:59