The King's Head Restaurant in Epping, North Weald Bassett

Reviews

1. Sue Burgess ★★☆☆☆

   We met up with family for Christmas, the pub was empty. We are talking a Saturday 2weeks before Christmas. We were rushed through our meal , with the waiter taking plates before we were all finished. My husband asked if he could have some more gravy for his roast Turkey, only to be told that it would have to be added as an extra to the bill. He also pointed out that he couldn’t eat the carrot as it was so hard, again the waiter said “ I can warm it up for you” really it needs cooking ! As soon as one of us finished the main course he was pressing if we wanted desert, we said we will but not yet ! It went on and on. It seemed that they were more interested in shutting the kitchen and going home. What should have been a nice night out turned out a disaster !

   almost 8 months ago
2. Michelle ★★★★★

   Fantastic food with a great menu and a very good gluten free selection. We come here regularly and the service is always excellent with piping hot food being brought out with very little waiting time. The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming, too. We have a Vintage Inn loyalty card and often get special offers. It's great value for money anyway, but those treats make it even better. Huge thank you to the team!

   almost 8 months ago
3. camster frickernstein ★★★★★

   Lovely pub, always got a fire or 3 to keep you warm at this cold time of year. Great selection of drinks, staff are amazing and very friendly, not to mention more than eager to help with any requests. Dog friendly is an understatement, they have anything a dog could need and all the staff love them. Definitely going to keep coming!

   almost 8 months ago

1. Kay Eames ★★★★★

   Had a lovely lunch here on Thursday. Sea bass was fantastic, as always. Visiting friend had the lamb shank and thoroughly enjoyed it. Louise our waitress, was attentive and polite, making sure we had everything we needed. Food came out hot and on time and drinks service was quick. I love the atmosphere of the kings head, really warm and inviting. Will be returning soon.

   almost 11 months ago
2. Dawn “Aurora” Reece ★☆☆☆☆

   Got there it was jammed packed. One of the bar staff was telling a woman I either shut the bar and clear the restaurant or you wait . We weren’t told it was two sittings. They did shut the bar. So we just waited until our table was ready. Lovely attentive staff. My starter was lovely I had the prawns and scallops although a tiny slither of bread, my other half’s soup was lukewarm . I ordered the beef wellington it came with 4 quarters of potatoes and 4 Brussels which were dirty And unwashed two bits of carrot. The beef was tiny and burnt and it was cold . We sent it all back . Between starter and mains took nearly an hour to be served. No salt , pepper or any sauce,s on the tables.Highly disappointing. I know Christmas is busy but it really was the worst meal. We didn’t bother waiting for desserts and noticed a table of a lease twenty people had left their dinner and and gone. I asked for my money back. Which I got with an Apology. But I won’t be back.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Kevin Kay ★★★☆☆

   Visited The King’s Head for lunch last Saturday with my partner and youngest daughter. Despite there being only 3 other tables occupied, the service was extremely slow indeed. It took over an hour to receive our main course which, when you have a young child with you, makes this all the more unacceptable. The food itself was nicely presented and the flavours were good but it just didn’t make up for the poor service. Several times either myself or my partner had to go up to the bar to remind them of items that had been forgotten and to top it off, the waitress overcharged us by £30. This was rectified but again we had to wait for the manager to come over to do that. It’s lucky that you get 12 hours of free parking because you’d be hard pressed to avoid a ticket with anything less! All in all a mediocre experience. By all means pop in if you’re passing but do not travel out of your way and don’t bother at all if you’re hoping for a quick bite.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Serena ★★★★★

   Up to last weekend, my boyfriend and I referred to this place as "the wonky pub". Because, well, from the outside it does look quote wonky (in a charming way, don't get me wrong). However, we have now gone for Sunday roast and we have found the pub wasn't crowded, the food was quite good and the interior is tasteful. The staff were also prompt and very pleasant. I would recommend and we will definitely go back to enjoy the wonkyness some more.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Vivine Cameron ★★★★☆

   Wonderful lunch prepared by Chef Andrew. Best burger I've had in a long time! Dessert lovely too!

   almost 4 years ago
3. Vik Tvo ★★★★★

   Great local pub, the atmosphere and decor is fab. Lovely staff members and service especially from Fifi. There was 5 of us tonight and our dog, and we had a lovely dinner and evening. The food portion are good, variety of choices and the Dessert was yum! Would go back and also highly recommend. It is also a very dog friendly location.

   almost 4 years ago

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