The King's Head Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Teddington

Address: 123 High St, Teddington, TW11 8HG, United Kingdom

Phone: +442031662900

Rating: 4.4
based on 162 reviews.

Location & Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Just five minutes away from the train station and with bus stop close by."
  • "Great space in a charming location. Restaurant, bar, outdoors front and back."
  • "Parking is available but small."
  • "Wheelchair accessibility is 5 star - Big disabled toilet, ramp is available to get inside restaurant and the staff are very willing to help :)"

Cons:

  • "Parking was no problem, although this on high street or small car a few mins walk away."

Service

Pros:

  • "Staff are very friendly and attentive."
  • "All the wait staff were polite and engaging."
  • "Service was attentive and friendly too."
  • "Service staff were very friendly and helpful."
  • "The staff are welcoming and efficient."
  • "Really friendly welcome and bubbly waitress for our initial drinks orders."
  • "Lovely, smiling staff who make you feel genuinely welcome and are attentive despite the restaurant being virtually full."

Cons:

  • "Service was slow and a bit haphazard ie. We were asked if we wanted water with our meal. A jug was brought but no glasses until we managed to catch a waitress's eye."
  • "Really disappointed with our meal experience on Friday 16th July."
  • "Service was very basic yet a gratuity tip was added onto the card machine by the waiter when we paid without even asking!"
  • "We've previously enjoyed here but this visit wasn't great. Staff were unfriendly and it was nearly impossible to get service."
  • "I was a little disappointed with the service, as I wasn’t able to order food due to the waitress claiming she was too busy to come over take my order."
  • "Poor service, badly cooked food, avoid."
  • "The service has been so poor that we won't be returning."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Some of the best bass I have ever eaten."
  • "Had the dressed crab which was very good."
  • "The best burger and chips we have had in a long time, served quickly and in friendly manner."
  • "The sunday roast at King's head is absolutely gorgeous. Beef is tender, vegetable is cooked perfectly."
  • "Best Beef Bourginon and Lamb Roulettes I have had in years!"
  • "All our meals were delicious."
  • "The food was also delicious - I had roast turkey with all the trimmings & it was all perfectly cooked."

Cons:

  • "Dessert however was slightly less impressive, although spongy and moist the sticky toffee was far too sweet for my likening and the pistachio soufflé just wasn’t palatable."
  • "Food was pretty poor both in terms of quality and taste."
  • "The three steaks we ordered were massively overcooked."
  • "Food was below average and without thought or care."
  • "Food however is dire. They were so hard they were pretty much inedible. Clearly reheated."
  • "Food was a 2/10. Steak was almost inedible, tough as old boots and so much gristle."
  • "I’ve been going to the King’s Head for many years... Recently, however the food (the steak) has been terrible."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere relaxed and joyful."
  • "Fine dining with excellent service. Food servings and quality has to be one of the best and such pleasing surroundings."
  • "Great for families especially in the warm season when you can seat outside."
  • "This newly refurbished place is absolutely gorgeous."
  • "The thing that makes this pub so good is that it has a soul."
  • "Attractive, well kept restaurant, bar and garden settings."
  • "A fabulous gastropub in the heart of Twickenham. Wonderful atmosphere, fabulous food and terrific selection of beers and spirits."

Cons:

  • "Inside is basic decor and nothing to rush back to."
  • "The fireplace by the door is deceiving... you can't actually sit in front of it or you will the entrance!"
  • "Atmosphere dull."

Value

Pros:

  • "They’ve kept their prices keen too."
  • "The prices were really reasonably too."
  • "The food was really good and excellent value. Good portions too."
  • "The food can be quite expensive but for what you get it ends up being worth it."
  • "Their 'two courses for £20' menu is very good value!"
  • "Excellent lunchtime set menu (Monday - Saturday, until 6pm). Great value for money at £11.25 for two courses."

Cons:

  • "A real dump... Anyway the place has gone down in quality and service while prices have gone up."
  • "Food is a bit pricey for what it is, and if you order food from the bar, tip is automatically included which I think is a bit cheeky."
  • "£135 for two people mon a pub is very expensive."
  • "This was over £90 for 2, with a £15 off so def not worth what it would of cost without."
  • "Even with money off, not a worth what it cost."
  • "Unfortunately, for a premium establishment... the drinks and food are among the most expensive in the locality."
  • "Went for Rishi meal deal and was charged £10.00 for a glass of wine."

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