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King's Head Hotel, Usk

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Operator: Independent
18 Old Market Street, Usk, NP15 1AL (View on Google Map)
(01291) 672963
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This was the second pub to win the local CAMRA Pub of the Year award in 1988 and a high standard has been maintained ever since. Entrance is through a short corridor past the former bar, now the Howard Winstone function room, takes you into a cosy bar on two levels, with much rural, fishing and music memorabilia scattered about. At one end a log fire brings welcome warmth in cold weather. A number of books adorn the shelves. It has plenty of olde-worlde charm with its low, beamed ceilings and a warming dark decor. Can you spot the TV? A good selection of food is available both in the bar and the adjoining Lionel Sweet restaurant. The menu includes popular main courses, a salad selection, a variety of baguettes plus blackboard-listed specials. Traditional Sunday lunch served 12-3pm. En-suite accommodation makes this a useful base from which to explore the area. The real ale range reflects the choice of local customers and rarely changes.

Historic Interest

Built circa 1588. Gwent CAMRA Pub of the Year 1988; http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-2810-kings-head-hotel-usk

Information for this venue is provided by the Gwent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
02/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
NEW/492
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Glamorgan - Jemimas Pitchfork
Glamorgan - Jemimas Pitchfork Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted 10 times
Glamorgan - Jemimas Pitchfork
Glamorgan - Jemimas Pitchfork

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Only for major sport, e.g. 6 Nations.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
9 en-suite rooms
Function Room Function Room
40 (seated) -65
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (700m)
Newport Bus: 60; 63

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