CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us

King's Head, Wells

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Open
Operator: Star (Heineken UK)
36 High Street, Wells, BA5 2SG (View on Google Map)
(01749) 939069
Email
Website
Facebook

In the heart of Wells, on the high street, this is one of Wells' oldest pubs with late 18th century façade to 14th century building. Grade II* Listed (Historic England list entry 1382974). It has two, back to back, bars, both with large seating areas, and an upstairs lounge area overlooking the street. Outside, at the back, there is a courtyard.

Now with three ales on, the better ones in the back bar.

Nov 2021 - reopened under new management after a refurbishment.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mendip District
Last updated
04/08/2024
Last surveyed
03/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
BAT/380
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm
TasteMatch

Unlock TasteMatch and all of CAMRA’s online tools from just 99p/month with our Explorer Pass, or join as a member to get the best of pubs, beer and breweries plus discounts at the bar.

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

View beer
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at King's Head, Wells.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

View beer
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at King's Head, Wells.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

View beer
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at King's Head, Wells.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
award cup

Champion Beer Of Britain Award

The Champion Beer of Britain is one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. It is the ultimate honour for UK brewers and has helped put many into the national spotlight.

Nominations are now Open

Join CAMRA to choose Britain’s Champion Beer!

Become a member

Judging for the competition takes around a year, starting with individual nominations from CAMRA members and tasting panel nominations, leading to a series of rigorous regional heats adhering to a strict blind tasting policy.

Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Small courtyard at the rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
At the back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

Published on 15-02-2022
Open
Fosso Lounge
Pub, in Wells
Cask Ale not available
Published on 09-10-2017
Venue
Independent Pub, in Wells
2 Regular Beers
(Key). Published on 25-06-2019
Open
City Arms
Pub, in Wells
3 Changing Beers
12.5.24 (Adrian Smith). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 09-10-2024
Ancient Gate House Hotel
Restaurant, in Wells
Cask Ale not available
(Key). Published on 13-09-2014
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Swan Hotel
Best Western Pub, in Wells
Cask Ale not available
May 2024. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-06-2024
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Crown Inn
Pub, in Wells
4 Changing Beers
2020 08. (Key). Published on 19-01-2022
Open
White Hart Inn
Independent Pub, in Wells
6 Changing Beers
Published on 27-08-2019
Wells Conservative Club
Wells Conservative Club Club, in Wells
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
12.5.24 (Adrian Smith). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 09-10-2024
Open
Rose & Crown
Pub, in Wells
3 Changing Beers
(External, Key). Published on 16-03-2025
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Globe Inn
Chris Iles and Melissa Trott Pub, in Wells
2 Changing Beers
Banner promoting the CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Recently Viewed

Blunsdon House Hotel - Blunsdon. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 07-06-2013
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Blunsdon House Hotel
Best Western Pub, in Blunsdon
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
Bull, Poulton Le Fylde. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-10-2015
Open
Bull
Pub, in Poulton le Fylde
1 Regular, 5 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
  • CAMRA voucher scheme
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-06-2016
Closed • Opens Sat at 12:00pm
Board Inn
Pub, in Bridlington
3 Changing Beers
  • Outstanding pub restoration
(Key). Published on 10-03-2014
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Green Man
Pub, in Coleshill
3 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 18-08-2013
Open
Cross Keys Inn
Independent Pub, in Bradenstoke
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
Published on 06-12-2013
Nelson Tavern
Pub, in Failsworth
Cask Ale not available
(Pub, External). Published on 20-05-2013
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Mug House
Davy's (Davy & Co Limited) Pub, in London
Cask Ale not available
(Pub, Key). Published on 01-08-2025
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Swallow
Pub, in Andover
Cask Ale not available
Published on 10-12-2012
Open • Closes in 32 minutes
Ella's Bar
Pub, in Netherton
Cask Ale not available
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-11)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-Necessary (Analytics)

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.