What a great Sunday lunch we've just had at The King's Head!A perfectly cooked roast was thoroughly enjoyed by us and the service from the friendly staff was exceptional.
Natalie Gosling
It was amazing, shouldn't be posting that on here because it'll be even more popular and I won't be able to get back in for one of their delicious roast lunches, because itll be fully booked! Honestly, couldn't fault it!! My new go-to for Sunday lunch!!
Suzanne Andrews
Huge thanks to Dale and his team for a lovely meal and experience. We were booked at another pub but decided to go here instead, so pleased we did. Food, excellent value for money, we haven't had a roast this good in ages. Well cooked and presented, like home from home, crispy roast spuds delicious, veg and meat delicious too and home made apple pie and sticky toffee pudding with custard, equally as beautiful. Dale was warm and friendly and funny, a charming man, just the right man to run this lovely pub close to the harbour. When we are back to the area we will be back for more. Thanks again all. Five stars from us :)
Shan
This pub is visually appealing, however, there is nothing appealing about the aggressive nature of the landlord, who is flippant, rude, shouty and extremely disrespectful to his customers. He literally shouted at my boyfriend (a customer) for using a charging socket for his phone without permission, claimed the reason was because his wife was worrying about paying the bills (even though we were technically helping him to pay those bills by ordering two expensive beers in his pub), yet happy to use up the electric for a room full of light up Christmas decorations even though it’s now Dec 29th. Electricity bills surely mustn’t be too much of an issue then, eh? So the word hypocrisy also comes to mind. If you want a friendly welcome, this pub isn’t for you. Avoid.
Getaway16249009837
Spontaneous, drop in for lunch and so very impressed. Lovely Old School English pub with good old fashioned service. Started with a great GnT for myself and my gorgeous lady. Then a home made steak n ale pie and a great glass on Merlot. Fantastic.
Sam F
Visiting here for a short break, I thought I’d try this pub. After ordering drinks in a seemingly placid bar, I thought nothing about charging my phone by a nearby socket. This has never been an issue when I normally frequent pubs. A couple of mins later, the ‘landlord’ come storming over like a bull in a china shop, yanked the plug out and raised his voice in an aggressive manner. Unbelievably rude and intimating, even if he felt I should have asked him first. One of the most hostile landlords I’ve ever encountered, and not fit to run a business in any capacity. Thankfully, he is not representative of the generally friendly hospitality I’ve encountered in this nice town, and won’t put me off coming to Poole again.
Lorraine Naude
Always my favourite pub when in Poole. The landlord and landlady are beyond lovely. Food is super yum. There is a little hidden garden in the back. I can't recommend this pub enough!
Marius Meciar
I stop here occasionally for a nice cold pint of Guinness after football matches. Atmosphere is classic British vibe which I often enjoy. Can't go wrong with a calasic but of British pub. ?
julie bennett
Had a fab roast last Sunday. Fab 2 course meal with husband and Mum. Thank you Dale and team.Parking: Multi-storey near by
25274747
Family visiting from Norwich with young children . Decided to book here and so pleased we did . We were met by friendly staff. We ordered the 2 course Sunday roast with dessert a choice of beef, pork or gammon . Food arrived promptly hot and fresh .Dessert was a delight. I decided to have the Pineapple Upside Down Pudding with custard . It reminded me of my childhood days when mum made this dessert . Staff were very attentive and deserve this review for their hard work and friendliness . Thank you so much
Good quality Badger beers are served, a single bar, with a pool table. Fairly basic interior, but makes the most of what it has to offer.
penny Kershaw
Nice pub, food was good. Kids enjoyed it too. Staff friendly nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Barry Churchill
Just had a Sunday roast again, this is about the seventh time we've had a roast here and every time it's been excellent well done to
Kev D
Reading some of these negative reviews makes me feel quite angry. The service industry has become even harder to work in since covid. A lot of people are extremely entitled these days and i think the attitude of some customers would get a one star review from my own experience in my own public facing job. This is a good honest pub in my experience and i am very partial to the home made BALTI Burger! Friendly family run atmosphere and the Landlady made not only my party very welcome, but all the other parties who turned up that night. As you can see a lot of the negative reviews look like they have a personal vendetta against some of the staff here. I can say from my experience i have always been welcome here. Maybe people who work in the service industry should have our own website called punter advisor.... There are just some people you can't please no matter what. Especially when most people these days feel entitled to everything before they have even set foot in a place. Just try and be nice humans!
Adam Moul
Called in for a bite to eat. The food was great. The vegetarian chilli was good. And the pie had plenty of meat in it. Even the dog managed a pint. Okay she had water. But she enjoyed it all the same. Good value, ?
What a great Sunday lunch we've just had at The King's Head!A perfectly cooked roast was thoroughly enjoyed by us and the service from the friendly staff was exceptional.
It was amazing, shouldn't be posting that on here because it'll be even more popular and I won't be able to get back in for one of their delicious roast lunches, because itll be fully booked! Honestly, couldn't fault it!! My new go-to for Sunday lunch!!
Huge thanks to Dale and his team for a lovely meal and experience. We were booked at another pub but decided to go here instead, so pleased we did. Food, excellent value for money, we haven't had a roast this good in ages. Well cooked and presented, like home from home, crispy roast spuds delicious, veg and meat delicious too and home made apple pie and sticky toffee pudding with custard, equally as beautiful. Dale was warm and friendly and funny, a charming man, just the right man to run this lovely pub close to the harbour. When we are back to the area we will be back for more. Thanks again all. Five stars from us :)
This pub is visually appealing, however, there is nothing appealing about the aggressive nature of the landlord, who is flippant, rude, shouty and extremely disrespectful to his customers. He literally shouted at my boyfriend (a customer) for using a charging socket for his phone without permission, claimed the reason was because his wife was worrying about paying the bills (even though we were technically helping him to pay those bills by ordering two expensive beers in his pub), yet happy to use up the electric for a room full of light up Christmas decorations even though it’s now Dec 29th. Electricity bills surely mustn’t be too much of an issue then, eh? So the word hypocrisy also comes to mind. If you want a friendly welcome, this pub isn’t for you. Avoid.
Spontaneous, drop in for lunch and so very impressed. Lovely Old School English pub with good old fashioned service. Started with a great GnT for myself and my gorgeous lady. Then a home made steak n ale pie and a great glass on Merlot. Fantastic.
Visiting here for a short break, I thought I’d try this pub. After ordering drinks in a seemingly placid bar, I thought nothing about charging my phone by a nearby socket. This has never been an issue when I normally frequent pubs. A couple of mins later, the ‘landlord’ come storming over like a bull in a china shop, yanked the plug out and raised his voice in an aggressive manner. Unbelievably rude and intimating, even if he felt I should have asked him first. One of the most hostile landlords I’ve ever encountered, and not fit to run a business in any capacity. Thankfully, he is not representative of the generally friendly hospitality I’ve encountered in this nice town, and won’t put me off coming to Poole again.
Always my favourite pub when in Poole. The landlord and landlady are beyond lovely. Food is super yum. There is a little hidden garden in the back. I can't recommend this pub enough!
I stop here occasionally for a nice cold pint of Guinness after football matches. Atmosphere is classic British vibe which I often enjoy. Can't go wrong with a calasic but of British pub. ?
Had a fab roast last Sunday. Fab 2 course meal with husband and Mum. Thank you Dale and team.Parking: Multi-storey near by
Family visiting from Norwich with young children . Decided to book here and so pleased we did . We were met by friendly staff. We ordered the 2 course Sunday roast with dessert a choice of beef, pork or gammon . Food arrived promptly hot and fresh .Dessert was a delight. I decided to have the Pineapple Upside Down Pudding with custard . It reminded me of my childhood days when mum made this dessert . Staff were very attentive and deserve this review for their hard work and friendliness . Thank you so much
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Good quality Badger beers are served, a single bar, with a pool table. Fairly basic interior, but makes the most of what it has to offer.
Nice pub, food was good. Kids enjoyed it too. Staff friendly nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Just had a Sunday roast again, this is about the seventh time we've had a roast here and every time it's been excellent well done to
Reading some of these negative reviews makes me feel quite angry. The service industry has become even harder to work in since covid. A lot of people are extremely entitled these days and i think the attitude of some customers would get a one star review from my own experience in my own public facing job. This is a good honest pub in my experience and i am very partial to the home made BALTI Burger! Friendly family run atmosphere and the Landlady made not only my party very welcome, but all the other parties who turned up that night. As you can see a lot of the negative reviews look like they have a personal vendetta against some of the staff here. I can say from my experience i have always been welcome here. Maybe people who work in the service industry should have our own website called punter advisor.... There are just some people you can't please no matter what. Especially when most people these days feel entitled to everything before they have even set foot in a place. Just try and be nice humans!
Called in for a bite to eat. The food was great. The vegetarian chilli was good. And the pie had plenty of meat in it. Even the dog managed a pint. Okay she had water. But she enjoyed it all the same. Good value, ?