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Ratings and reviews
4.5
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, British, Pub, Welsh, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
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CUISINES
British, Pub, Welsh
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Live Music
Contribute
4.5
176 reviews
Excellent
119
Very good
35
Average
13
Poor
4
Terrible
5
David & Jane
Llanymynech109 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We popped in for Saturday dinner. We'd not been for a couple of years as things were not going well in the kitchens at that time. Delighted to say that the 'new' chef provides excellent food, and the staff were lovely. The only downside is that chef is going to be on holiday next month when we wanted to take a group there for dinner (perhaps next year!).
Written 16 August 2024
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Hâf E
2 contributions
Sept 2021 • friends
Right from the moment of getting in touch with The Kings Head to organise a baby shower event it was pleasant from the offset.
The Afternoon Tea was very good with various savoury and sweet options and excellent value for money. Staff were very helpful and always making sure we were all happy and the tea and coffee pots were being topped up regularly.
We had a great afternoon, thank you ⭐️
Written 5 September 2021
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Michelle J
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Had the most delicious meal at The kings head Guilsfield this evening, my husband and I were both tempted by the same thing, the Kings "dirty burger" and it did not disappoint! It was huge! 2 chunky gourmet burgers, topped with crispy bacon, nachos, onion rings and nacho cheese sauce 😋 lovely friendly atmosphere, highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Written 24 March 2023
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Joan S
Stroud7 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
This is one of the worst meals I have ever had. The ladies sent back the steak pie. It looked grey and unappetising and there was little sign of pastry. What pastry there was was covered in thick gravy and was soggy. We ordered lasagne in it's place which was at least edible. The men ordered steak which was better but tough for ribeye. Very disappointing. Wine, which cost £20, was very cheap aussi shiraz which was pretty well undrinkable. I would never go there again.
Written 3 October 2024
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Heather S
11 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Over the years we have had many meals here for many different occasions and have always had a good experience, but last night was very different. The menu was very basic, the service was poor and the atmosphere was cold and sterile. Never have I seen this restaurant so quiet on the weekend.
Written 19 March 2023
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Steve E
Guilsfield30 contributions
Apr 2021 • family
Having just reopened after Covid lockdown, only being able to serve outdoors, we booked a table in a new covered area which has really smartened up & opened out the garden area.
Plenty of choice on the menu, and the new management and staff were faultless.
My cod and chips were lovely, my wife was equally happy with her scampi, and our son had the meat feast stone cooked pizza.
All freshly made to a high standard, and it's a nice treat to have 'proper' chips; crispy on the outside, soft inside. Perfect!
We'll definitely be back soon!
Written 30 April 2021
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B M G
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain117 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
We decided as all the family were home for the weekend we would have an early Mother’s Day treat and we were not disappointed. We were given a warm welcome when we arrived and were shown to our table by one of the waitresses. The pub had a homely and welcoming feel. The premises was very clean and all the waitresses were very friendly and efficient. The menu was extensive but we choose the Sunday lunch offer. We were served very promptly after placing our orders and the food was well cooked and hot. The only criticism was that The soup did not have a home made feeling about it as it was a bit watery. Everyone left feeling well fed at the end of the meal. Will definitely go here again.
Written 8 March 2020
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Carole W
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
Sadly we were very disappointed by our visit. The food was definitely nothing to short about and it was outrageously understaffed with just one poor gorl trying to take orders, deliver food and drinks and take payments. If they are having difficulty getting staff then they will wear this poor young woman and have no staff. They have obviously made an effort to keep operative at this time so this was very sad and I'm sorry not to be more positive.
Written 12 June 2021
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lour63
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry that you were disappointed with your visit yesterday.
We were extremely busy and due to staff illness we were very short staffed. Ufortunately service was affected and it was not up to our usual high standard.
Written 13 June 2021
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Mike S
1 contribution
Sept 2021 • none
We had family visiting so we booked a table for 2:30pm, our table was ready for us on time. Some ordered beef some had chicken both were excellent. The meat, veg & gravey were hot and plentiful. The staff in the bar were fantastic as were the waitresses in the dining room, nothing was too much trouble. After a few minutes of being served our food we were asked if everything was ok with our meals and it was.
Everyone including children enjoyed the entire experience but wished we had left room for pudding. A solid 10/10
Written 28 September 2021
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Unknown
13 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Came here on the 4th of Feb for a meal with my boyfriend
This is our 3rd time coming, and it was great once again.
We don’t seem to mix things up, as we had the sirloin steak as usual, but as always it was cooked perfectly. The staff are very friendly, nothing seemed too much to ask.
The pub opens up early on certain days, as my grandads bus gets to guilsfield earlier than they open. He is blind and goes on his own, so they open early and help him in every week. They are very thoughtful and we will always think of the Kings Head when we want to go for food.
Written 12 February 2020
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Ruthe H
68 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
The kings has always been a popular place for our family with tasty food, so we were looking forward to going back after lockdown. It’s a nice dining room and the staff were helpful but the waitress completely mixed up the order and didn’t seem to know how to deal with it when we pointed out the error. We ended up swapping parts of food between us to get it right. The vegetable crumble tasted like a few veggies in a packet cheese sauce. Another member had a very salty gammon and the steak pie was full of grissle. Menus were hand written on bits of paper which seemed a bit unprofessional. Overall OK but not likely to return.
Written 8 August 2021
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lorrie Beauond
Welshpool9 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
As a local person we are pleased to have a nice place on our doorstep.
The staff are always polite and professional. Today we had the Sunday lunch. The meat cooked to perfection very succulent. A god choice of vegetables and large yirkshire pud.I particularly liked the parsnips which were pureed. Generous portions. Well done Louise and the restaurant staff.
Written 5 September 2021
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Steve E
Guilsfield30 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
We've just finished an absolutely top- notch Sunday lunch.
Really couldn't fault anything about it.
Lovely garlic mushroom starter, then fabulous turkey main course with dew m really delicious stuffing, perfect roast potatoes, and a gorgeous thick rich gravy. A good selection of vegetables, and a great amount of them too.
Finished off with chocolate fudge cake with ice cream, and my wife had a really tasty baked choc+orange cheesecake with clotted cream.
I couldn't recommend the Kings Head any higher.
Excellent!
Written 2 February 2020
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Steve W
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • family
If I hadn't read the reviews on here I wouldn't have made a specific effort to go to The Kings Head. As it was, it was hard to recognise it, on a Saturday afternoon, as the same place the reviews are talking about.
No salt and pepper chips, for a start. Disappointing.
The service wasn't bad, but in a virtually empty pub, a bit slow.
The beer was good, and the barman knew his business.
But the basics were just a bit.... disappointing?
From the reviews the place should have been buzzing, (the pub up the road was), but the experience, the ambiance, and the food, were all a bit bland.
My grandson like the kids meal with the sausages, but then he doesn't mind deep fried sausages not from a butcher.
If this is a free pub rescued by a couple, they've either taken their eyes off the ball, or are moving on to something/somewhere else.
Written 5 August 2024
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Joooo
Welshpool3 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
Another fabulous Sunday roast from The kings head Guilsfield.
Anyone who wants a brilliant, very filling but reasonably priced meal. This is the place for you!!
Highly recommended as usual!
Thankyou Adam, Lou and the team
See you again soon!
Written 20 June 2021
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