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King's Head, Kingsdown

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at 6:00pm
Operator: Independent
Upper Street, Kingsdown, CT14 8BJ (View on Google Map)
(01304) 373915
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A traditional 18th-century village pub.

A traditional 18th-century village pub, a short walk uphill from the sea.

There are three beamed rooms surrounding a central bar. Local historical photos adorn the walls and the frosted glass front door advertises the long-closed local brewery, Thompsons of Walmer. In the winter months there's a welcoming log fire in the public bar.

The back bar opens onto a spacious dining/family room, from which there is access to a quiet rear courtyard which has a skittle alley and covered, heated smoking area.

Three cask ales, four ales during busier times, are served. with ales from Goachers and Ramsgate making regularly appearances. Cider from Kentish Pip is served during the summer.

A good range of home-made food, including vegetarian and gluten-free, is served in the evenings and at lunch time on Saturday and Sunday with a roast on Sunday.

Events include a regular quiz nights, a guitar club and other fund-raising events.

The pub can be booked for free for private functions.

Kent’s Public House Archive: King's Head, Kingsdown

Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/12/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
DDS/0095
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Shivering Sands - Green Goddess TasteMatch Prediction

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Shivering Sands - Green Goddess
Shivering Sands - Green Goddess Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
Shivering Sands - Green Goddess
Shivering Sands - Green Goddess

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at King's Head, Kingsdown.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Goacher's (varies) , Ramsgate (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Large patio with heated covered area.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children are allowed in the dining/family rooms.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Location of pub: The pub is situated on a hill climbing up through the village. Access to the pub: Although wheelchair access is possible through both doors, the left hand door offers easier access to the pub. Inside the pub: There is level access throughout the bar, restaurant and to the patio. There is a slight ramp between the public bar and restaurant. Toilets: There is a single step into the toilets and no grab rails. Parking: Parking is on-street and can be limited.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs are allowed through the pub.
Camping Camping
Kingsdown International Camping Centre (650m)
Events Events
Tuesday quiz night with supper deal.
Function Room Function Room
Pub can be booked for free for private functions, even outside listed hours, and up to 120 can be catered. for.
Games Games
Darts, skittles, shove-halfpenny, Shut the Box.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Seating for around 55 people.
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Heated covered area in the patio.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Cider from Kentish Pip is served during the summer.
LocAle LocAle
Ales from Goachers and Ramsgate breweries are usually available.
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