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King's Head (Quarry Street)
(also known as King's Head)
Quarry Street
Guildford
GU1 3XQ
Social Links
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Opening Times
| Monday | Midday - Midnight |
| Tuesday | Midday - Midnight |
| Wednesday | Midday - Midnight |
| Thursday | Midday - Midnight |
| Friday | Midday - 2.00 am |
| Saturday | Midday - 2.00 am |
| Sunday | Midday - Midnight |
Meal Times
1 - 3, 5 - 9 Mon - Fri
12 - 9 Sat
12 - 4 Sun
Owner
Shepherd Neame
About the Pub
One of the oldest pubs in Guildford, constructed in the late 16th century in the heart of the town close to the Castle. Inside, there is a broadly open plan layout but with a few nooks and crannies. As befitting a building of its ages there are low ceilings, stone flagged floors, brick walls and exposed oak beams. Pictures of old Guildford adorn the walls and to the left of the main entrance is a full suit of armour. To the rear is a patio area and terrace on several levels which is popular all year round with large umbrellas and heaters that provides a great spot for an alfresco pint. A popular quiz is held on a Monday. Various food offers are available through the week including pizzas on Tuesday, burgers on Wednesday and fish on Friday. The pub features heavily on tours of haunted Guildford. Acquired by Shepherd Neame in June 2016.
Historic Interest
The Kings Head is a timber framed construction dating from the late 16th century/early 17th century. Originally it consisted of two houses that in the past have been knocked into one to create a public house. In the cellar there are the foundations of a square corner of the castle's former outer wall which once ran down Castle Street and along Quarry Street. The earliest records show that the pub was sold in 1819 to Edmund and William Elkins. Subsequently The Kings Head was sold in 1847 to Hodgsons Kingston Brewery who were in turn acquired by Messrs Courage in 1943.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Hogs Back TEA
- Sharp's Doom Bar
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 4 changing beers.
From Sheperd Neame or National.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Occasional.
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LocAle Accredited
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
No children after 21:00
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Live Music
Occasionally.
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Real Fire
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Smoking Area
In garden.
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Wifi
View on Larger Map | OS Map
King's Head (Quarry Street)
Quarry Street
Guildford
GU1 3XQ
Sat Nav Reference
OS Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
Nearby Bus Routes (130m)
Compass Bus: 24; Compass Bus/Stagecoach: 32; Arriva: 53, 63
Stop ID: suratgwj & suratgwm.
Nearby Station (700m)
Guildford
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