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Old Kings Head, Long Buckby

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Cask Ale
Opens at 4:00pm
Operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
2, Harbidges Lane, Long Buckby, NN6 7QL (View on Google Map)
(01327) 221409
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The pub was rescued from almost certain oblivion by Everard's Brewery in the summer of 2014. It had been a struggling Punch leasehold which had seen no investment for decades. The brewery invested a lot of time and money in transforming the place from a run down tatty pub into a classic village local. The thatched building itself must be one of the oldest in the village and probably dates back to the 17th century. It retains two bars, and the former public on the left has been restyled into a comfy snug. The L-shaped main bar on the right has very low ceilings and beams (so beware!). This in turn leads to a contemporarily furnished restaurant area on an upper level, giving access to the extensive patio garden and smoking area. Fortunately, this pub was spared much of the internal structural devastation wreaked during the 1970's when it was owned by Watneys. As of April 22nd 2025, the Old King's Head was sold by Everard's and reverted to the ownership of Punch Taverns. Opening hours may vary.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed from 1741, one of oldest buildings in the village.

Information for this venue is provided by the Northamptonshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Daventry District
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/04/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NTH/334
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Sunday
11:30am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 3 times.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Old Kings Head, Long Buckby.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
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Black Sheep - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Old Kings Head, Long Buckby.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Courtyard/Terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Ramp, double doors
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Themed parties
Function Room Function Room
Snug bar may be booked
Games Games
Darts and Northants skittles
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: 96, D4
Closest station (1074m)
Long Buckby
Directions
(off B5385)

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