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For two star English, try Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica. This popular restaurant has been serving up affordable meals in the Santa Monica neighborhood for the last 28 years. It's known for its bar food. It's been awarded the Best of Bar Food and Best of Happy Hour awards. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a hip atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast. This place is good for groups. Many customers say they enjoyed the decor.
The internationally known British Pub and Restaurant has flourished through several expansions. The restaurant serves daily specials like Sunday roasts, fish-and-chips, burgers, bangers and more, inside a comfortable and casual setting. The Pub is traditional with its own social life. Its popularity for a "pint-stop" is almost legendary. People come from all over for happy hour, soccer games, Trivia Night, karaoke and of course, the warm comfortable atmosphere that is second to none.The British tradition continues next door with Ye Olde King's Head Gift Shoppe, offering PG Tips, Cadburys chocolate, Heinz baked beans, Jewelry, fine wines, cheeses and other wonderful gifts.
3.0 of 5 stars.
A great English pub in Santa Monica.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bland food, over priced, dirty, smelly, OK service, good location.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Uhhh...why am I here?Seriously, can we go?Wasn't a question.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten here once, and i have a vegetarian shepherds pie... it was really good, and I was surprised. Other than eating its a fun place to go for drinks and trivia night.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pub that has a light smell of urine. I have not tried the food, but judging from the smell I really don't want to. The bar is cheap and full of characters. I personally enjoyed watching and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The bar is kind of a dive, but fun. The restaurant is super cozy and the food is awesome. Fish and Chips is very authentic, I love it. I also think they have one of the best...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well let's start with the fact that it smells like piss in the bar, and I've been to some shit bars in SF and NYC. Nothing special about the beer or food selection, and $12 for a carbomb? You've got...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best fish and chips in Los Angeles. Also the best clam chowder. After your done eating you can walk over to the pub and throw darts over some Guiness. Definitely a fun place.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst fish and chips I've ever had. This is a tourist trap and I knew that going in but still was shocked by how poor it actually was. The batter texture is very strange - almost like cake - and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was because the sun was still high...and the breeze was warm that I didn't quite enjoy my meal as much as I'd hoped for... I mean, eating British fare, one almost has to have an expectation...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very popular place. I think this is not because there's anything particularly good about it, but rather because there's nothing particularly bad about it. The food is fine. I wouldn't eat it if I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There were a lot of pictures of celebrities who seem to have visited this place or met the owner on the wall. Hugh Hefner, Gordon Ramsay, David Beckham, and many more.The waitress was not friendly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Irish beer here the best!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how I love the king's head. The lamb shank special on friday's is to die for. Food's a little pricey, but really good. As far as a place to take a date, it's a closer. Staff is warm and attentive....
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give Ye Olde King's Head 2 stars for the best French fries in LA, they're addictive! For $4 a basket($7 with guacamole) they're a bit pricey for a pub, but worth it once in a while.I have to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan, I haven't found alot of places that have Scotch Eggs ( mmmmmm ) and the fish and chips, while overpriced can be split between 2 people easily.The bar part looks like a frat nightmare, you...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking for $3 at the mall was the perfect walking distance and worth the money. Lots of nearby shops and restaurants on 3rd st promenade. First time here in the pub area...found a spot to sit easily...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seems like everyone on my friends list has reviewed this place! Well, it did not dissappoint indeed. I was so satisfied with the fish and chips ... perfect batter and great tasting fresh fish. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food, Atmosphere, Booze, Location...All good. I had been here well over ten years back and the place has hardly changed in my memory but it sure was a blast sitting on the patio having a pint with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after shopping & walking around the pier for the whole day, my friends & i were starving. where to eat?KINGS HEAD!!!it's dimly lit at night & the place is crowded with hungry families & friends. but...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my Winchester.How's that for a slice of fried gold?-s
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just had the Fish n Chips and I feel sick!The place is real skanky-and needs a good cleaning-The tables sticky and the place stunk like a bar !I guess it may be good as a BAR but not for FOOD !The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a big fan of their fish and chips, but somehow last night I didn't seem to enjoy my fish as much. The piece of fish was a good size and the batter was very light and crispy. However,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That is one, big, delicious filet of fried fish - crunchy-batter, British-style, and not fishy-tasting at all. Tasty beer too!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like Brits? Do you like darts? Do you like soccer and/or rugby? Do you like good beers?If you answered yes to all of these, then you will thoroughly enjoy Kings Head. Service is very...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to watch a Galaxy or USA game. It is probably even better for EPL or England games. The food and service are quality. There is great atmosphere and character. The TVs are nice, yet...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry but this place used to be better. I've visited this place since the 70's. We went for lunch in mid July 2009 with an out of town guest and I was embarrased to have suggested this place for Fish...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to see a Soccer game.. But then again, who the hell watches Soccer in SoCal? Wait, we even have a soccer team? What sort of Galaxy are we living in? I have to admit, I'm a Manchester...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK HERE GOESso, the good firstBOTTINGTONs, i love this beer, and they have it on tap hereno pitches here though, only pints, i think i spent around $22 on 3 pints... dont really recall, but probably...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best BRITISH PUB/EATERY to go in Los Angeles.The authentic but greasy, yummy and monotonous tasty British food is second to none here. The beers on tap are great offering a generous selection.It is a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright. It's nice to get off of Third Street and eat something that's not "TACO BLAH BLAH CANTINA" or CPK. Came in on a late wednesday afternoon. Not busy at all, no wait, a few...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hell freaking yes. The fish n' chips is the best battered fish I have ever had in my life. I also crave the steak guinness and mushroom pie - it has the lightest puff pastry topping. I highly...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of Santa Monica... or the westside for that matter but I happen to work in the neighborhood so sometimes this is where I'm found. When I want a solid good meal, I head to the Kings...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely like this place for a little theme outing. The beer is good and the bartenders are generous. We went here for my friend's 21st a year and a half ago for the first time, and even with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in England for a bit and dating a British lad for 6 years, I know a little bit about British cuisine. Kudos to Kings Head for offering decent sized portions, knowing how to make a Snake...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A no nonsense British pub. Not because you have a good time, but because it sticks to its roots. Any specialty from the British Empire is yours to order, and they're pretty decent too. Lunch...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get why people seem to love this place. Having lived in the UK for many years, I am a huge fan of the classics--so I was thrilled to see that they had a cheese and Branston sandwich (I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dare I say I've been coming here since 1985 with a fake ID for cider? I have yet to bring a friend here who didn't love the fish and chips and for me the foods consistency is amazing after all these...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was back at Kings Head this morning. Yes that's right, this morning.......to watch the big soccer game with Yelpers at Ricky's UYE. The place was packed! And I was starved. I ordered scrambled...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really great fish 'n okay chips. The cod fillet is as big as your head and has great flavor--as opposed to some of the other reviews I loved the super thick and crunchy batter. But the chips are...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
best place to watch a soccer match while you get your pint and fish & chips on? this place is it. no doubt about it. problem is, that if you're not heavy on the liking of soccer and the drinking of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's something I should tell you: I'm a big anglophile. I like most things British, including tea, crumpets, The British Museum, Covent Garden, and the like. I also enjoy a good Fish and Chips...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many, many times over the last 10 or so years, but haven't been in a while, since I moved closer to the SGV. I do really like the King's Head, though I've never been to England, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend said that coming here would transport me back to our study abroad days in London, I said "When can we go?!"Upon walking in, there are clear similarities: dark wood, foreign accents,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is bigger for a pub and a nice place to sit down for a good brew. I have a few complaints. It can get rather crowded in here and really loud, but isn't that what a pub does? The other thing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I used to eat dinner here almost weekly. It has been a little while since we have been back, I think because we went through almost the entire menu. Food: This place is known for its...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go here when my friends come into town and want to go to something different. I mean you can't go wrong, they have decent fish and chips, and then after wards you can watch a game while having a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is getting 4 stars only because they have every freakin' soccer game on. So if you're a west-sider and you love futbol then you would automatically love this place!
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a few friends from school after a trip to the Getty Villa and we were seated immediately even though it was around 2:30 on a Saturday. The service was decent and the food wasn't any thing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm Brit living in Los Angeles for almost seven years. I've been to the Kings Head a good few times since I moved here and one thing is consistent in all those years..... The piss poor attitude of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like limey's and drinking, this is THE place to go in Santa Monica, if not all of LA. I live in SF, but always make a point of visiting while I'm in town. I've only had the burgers while very...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like Ye Olde Kings Head more (I mean, come on, it's got that whole ridiculous "Ye Olde" pub style going on and pubs are one of the last bastions of "non-douche" in a city with a lot of that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The King's Head is a decent British pub near Third Street and Santa Monica. I stopped here with two British friends of mine that were in town after showing them Venice and Santa Monica. They said that...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'd make it a 3.5. Thats a whole half star. Cant give it a 4 because it does have a little space for improvement.Been here twice. Once on a Saturday night and once on a Friday night. Both times there...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now I know where all the Brits hang out. Great fish n' chips, awesome with an ice cold ginger beer...the real kind...from Jamaica (ahem, a british colony). Cod was super fresh with nice fat chips....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't really get a good enough idea of the place, hence the 3 stars but I'm going to have to go back and update this soon. Met Ace L (she's now a real person not just a charlie chaplin photo!) and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Shepherd's pie.Mmmm. Fish and chips (FAT chips, not Fries!)Mmmm. Rhubarb crumble with hot custard...These are some of the dishes that I grew up with in the Commonwealth countries. The store next...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As an expat Brit, I've always found the Kings Head a safe bet for a quick spot of home-grown lunch, or to watch a big footy match or boxing fight. I ended up there for a drink on Sunday night with my...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well well, eating here was a pleasant surprise. The menu is extensive, but I don't know of anyone who gets anything else but fish and chips during their first visit. What I like about Ye Olde King's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute hands down the best fish and chips I've ever had. I've moved to New York since then and have not found anything even as good as this place was in Santa Monica. Whenever I visit, I make sure...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here almost every Wednesday with my coworkers for Pub Quiz, which I'd highly recommend. It's a good time, and there are some regulars every week, which makes it pretty friendly. We always call...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A brit pub in Santa Monica? Hm.. now how authentically "Brit" can this place be? Well if they are able to serve bland, bad tasting food, I suppose it is authentic. Okay all bad jokes aside, I kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to great English Pubs here in Phoenix, so while traveling on business figured I would check out what Santa Monica had to offer. I was disappointed that there was no footy on the tele, but happy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow I drove all the way to Santa Monica from Pasadena looking for some place to drain the lizard. I assumed that all the parking structures had restrooms so I parked in one, and to my dismay, it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is LA Headquarters for anyone from the UKHopping Bar areaWith all the best beers & ales on Tap.Sit outside for best experienceBest DishesFish & ChipsPint of GuinessCheese PlateOfficial Score1.5...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can literally get lost in here. Meet your party outside before entering.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for the closest thing to authentic British food and beer the westside has to offer, this is it.The fish & chips, in particular, are unparalleled. Fresh, perfect ratio of batter (and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the fish and chips, like everyone else I imagine. For some reason, I couldn't stop eating the beer battered fish! The batter was most impressive...almost as good as when I had it in London?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty excited to check this place because I am a huge fan of fish and chips. So when I arrived to this English Pub, I immediately ordered the King fish and chips. This consisted of two massive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever wish you could go to England but can't afford it?Go to Ye Olde King's Head.Ever want to.... ah forget it.Came here yesterday as a pre-ice skating fish & chips UYE. I don't know who came up with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool... everything is as brit as it can be... the servers got the accent and the feel of it.... it's like those pubs that you see in BBC... Its dark kinda sketchy feel it feels like its...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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While in Santa Monica I stopped by Ye Olde Kings Head since I heard it was good. I sat at a table for about 15 minutes before anyone took my order. Finally I was able to flag the waitress down. She said oh I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
'Meh. I've experience better' is right. Once you get past the novelty that this is a British Pub, it doesn't have much to offer, unless you are from the British Isles I imagine. The place seems...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! my first yelp event ever :D Thanks for coming out!After craving fish n chips for THREE months. I finally got it tonight at Ye Olde Kings Head! I was pretty satisfied with my first fish n chips...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eatin' here at least a hundred times and keep gettin' the same things ...Guinness, chowder, and Fish 'n Chips.The gals that work there are nice, and the decor is neat.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here back in 2002 and have been an infrequent visitor ever since (it helps dispel rare outbreaks of homesickness).It is a true 'Brit Pub' owned, run and staffed by Brits who always seem...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every so often I get a craving for the King's Head's fish 'n chips. The Queen size is plenty--one large piece of cod, served with what are essentially steak fries. Add a Newcastle or Guinness or a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go across the street to the tudor house and take home some marmite, penguins and the bakery has sausage rolls and pork pie. If you want fish and chips go to cafe 50's or H. Salt. I just come here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I headed out here with some friends who wanted to try the place out for dinner. Living here in LA well, forever really, I'm surprised I never got around to trying this place out. I arrived around 8:30...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect place is you do not live in LA, or are looking to pick up on a tourist and take him/her back to a hotel room.The actual bar itself is cool. I very English feel with plenty of beers on tap...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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This little store is fun to visit, and as an ex pat I really enjoy being able to find my favourite childhood eats and drinks - even Ribena! It's predictably expensive - but I haven't found another with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give this place three stars because the service was shoddy and the food was VERY generic tasting. The middle of the samosas tasted the same as my wife's Cornish Pastie filling. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been to Britannia which is fun for a drink or two, but when it comes to food, I wasn't too excited about going to an English pub for lunch. But it was for my boyfriend and some business...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this restaurant the first night I was in the Los Angeles area this past summer. I had a great time here. The food was delicious. I had shepherd's pie, a salad, and samosas with the most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
me and my man got trrraaassshhed here on the night of the VP debates. had no idea where would watch them. strolled in here. asked the bartender if they'll be putting it on the tv's. she had no problem...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had just gone to WAYYYY-overpriced-Japanese-place next door and were still hungry, because the servings were literally one bite. So we went next door to King's Head, and I loved it!I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell how good a Pub Grub restaurant is by how certain items on the menu taste. The fish and chips, the beer, and their pies. The Kings Head manages to get these right while other British...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had the fish and chips so will speak only to that, enormous piece of Atlantic Cod! The queens size is a lot the kings size is ridiculously large and it is excellent. My two gripes with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Technically, I would give this place 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding it up to a 4. My boyfriend and I came here on a Saturday night, and we were seated pretty fast. The waitress was helpful, and friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently the Bouncer has never seen a non-California Drivers License, because I got so much trouble from him...It was a Friday night, which automatically means lots and lots of patience is required...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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I had the pleasure of trying Ye Olde King's Head for the first time last night. The Shrimp Marie Rose (appetizer) was a little bland. The Vegetable Samosa more than made up for it. YUM!! For dinner, I had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Sunday, around 1pm. I wanted so badly to like it, good people watching, perfect day, drinking a beer on a Sunday..The service was horrible! We waited at least 15 minutes for someone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this place is not really my taste. The restaurant was dim, music was blasting, and air was humid and musky (must be the ocean). Albeit, we still came to try out their famous fish and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and the girl staggered in to watch the VP debate one fine afternoon and had a jolly old time despite the fact that I'm Italian and she's green blooded Irish. Had a nice bottle or three of wine and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous British pub. Maybe the best near the Westside. And they have a great pub quiz on Wednesday nights! A team I was on won once, and I still have the $25 gift certificate to prove it! They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a traditional British Pub, this would be the place to go. The owners often work the bar and you will hear their fabulous accents lingering in the air. The food is good. My friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're into Fish and Chips or British food in general, this is the place to be. I had their famous Fish and Chips and it didn't disappoint at all. The fish was not hard and bland like most...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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The food is great here, especially the fish and chips or the curry, but the service is absolutely horrible. They do not really make an effort of coming to your table. After you order, the customer has to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. Good British food, and Magner's to drink! I'm sold.I recommend the Bangers sandwich and the Steak, Guinness and Mushroom pie. Even the fries, mashed potatoes, and veggies were yummy! This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A buddy introduced me to the King back in college. This place has AWESOME fried cod. Somehow, they have this light beer batter that puffs up like a crunchy cloud around a hefty, moist slab o' fish....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here back in April to watch Liverpool v. Chelsea in the Champions League. I don't know how much I remember, because I proceed to get pissed. Here's what I do remember, the bar only part was DARK...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been to the bar part of Ye Olde Kings Head, just the sit down area - we went here for dessert and drinks. We had the lava cake which was really good, but there were also a lot of other things...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the finest fish and chips you can get with the relaxed ambience. The only drawback is the service when it gets especially busy. Bring an appetite; the portions are quite generous.Parking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little English pub - not themey... You can even have a conversation (and hear it). Vegetarian Shepard's pie was phenomenal. Perfect chips, yummy currry sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
how i crave fish and chips..i've never had it that good!! very generous portions. the batter is crispy and delish!! i got the two piece cuz it was my first time. but i think next time, i might get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No Strongbow on tap hence the 4-stars, but all in all a lovely experience.Had the sausage rolls as an appetizer which were excellent, tasted just like the ones served in my bakery back home in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Fish and Chips and Clam Chowder I've ever had. When Lent kicked in one year, I needed a place to eat on Fridays and God delivered. British accents on women are cool but the food is main draw...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place makes great drinks... has pretty good spirit. Nice place to go to if you are looking for a quasi-European ambience.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're familiar with the television show Arrested Development, in season three, Michael Bluth becomes entangled with a retarded British woman played by Charlize Theron, who he comes across while...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel bad giving this place 2 stars. Can I give it 2 and a half? I'd give it four for the pub area - good drinks, friendly service - but a 1 for the food. I think I'd be more generous if we hadn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The words "British" and "good food" never belong in the same sentence and Kings Head is no exception. One meal here will have you hitting the gym for two days to work off the major grease intake. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1999 was the year mufc won the treble, went to the champions league final and miraclely beat bayern munich in injury time. somehow i missed the game, so i felt paul scholes' pain.9 years later, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!I've had a tea outting here. I've organized a bachelorette party here. I've had lunch with a group of friends here. I just LOVE this place!Fish and chips are LARGE! Even their chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
about the only thing this place is good for is the patio ...the food is really sub par ... the pint of guinness had a bishops head about 2 inches high on it ....on the plus side you can watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had my first true dart experience here, must say it's alot more fun than i though it would be! cool relaxed vibe, good fish and chips (great portions too), great for after work/happy hour.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I'm not going to rave about this place. The food is good, not great. The beers, while a fairly good selection are limited in scope. Lucky Baldwin's in Pasadena has a far better selection if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we came on a friend's recommendation to get the scotch egg. it's something that sounds so weird. hard boiled egg covered in bread crumbs and sausage and then deep fried!? i was skeptical. but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, this place is awesome. not only are the fish and chips a hit, just the whole vibe of this little pub is great. it's not pretentious, they have an awesome happy hour (4-7 Wed-Sun), and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Remember how big the fish filets were at Capt. Kids Galley or H. Salt Fish and Chips? Kinda small huh? Imagine a chunk of breaded fish, about 3/4 the size of your forearm with a mountain of steak...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's possible I went there at a bad time. My friend and I went there for lunch on a weekday so it wasn't very crowded. The place SMELLS. The smell was so disgusting we wanted to throw up. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so much fun! Drunk people and darts is CRAZY!!! The beer was sooo good (when is it not?) hahaha...and we met some really cool people. International crowd, love that! I'll be back!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Balding Euro dewds in soccer jersey tops.This place is great for watching soccer matches since no other bars are "bar enough" to offer this wonderful sport on their "sweet ass plasma" TVs. Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All right. I liked it. Went there for the Holland v. Russia match. Beer was expensive, 6 bucks for a pint? No thanks. Do you even expect a tip for that? I tip anyways. the pub area was really tiny. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it... Pretty much for the fact that it had a dart board and it's always fun watching drunk people try to aim for the dart board... just as long as you don't walk in front of it while you're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to find good Scotch eggs, but Ye Olde King's Head delivers. Also - best fish and chips in town and good rice pudding. Granted, usually British food tastes like paper, but Ye Olde King's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't as blown away as the reviews made it seem I should be. It seemed like an authentic fish and chip experience though. Big portions. Can you eat fish and chip leftovers? Ha.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place, its like a little slice of home at the beach. Being from London and moving to Los Angeles sometimes i feel a little homesick, coming to Ye Old Kings Head feels like home.The food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Classic! In my life anyway. Waaaay back in about 1977???? I discovered the King's Head. This was in a time when Santa Monica had quite a few British and Irish pubs, and quite a few young men...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about British accents, but I just love it! I marvel at the fact that this restaurant is in Santa Monica, but everyone that works there and most of the patrons were British (at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Mom lives in Surfers Paradise, Australia......My Family and myself are from New Zealand......we know our fish and chips.....so if I was to call my Mother right now and ask where to get the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Regardless of my glowing review, you honestly have to try this place at least once if you live in the LA area. Tucked away from the 3rd street Promenade, this is a bit of heaven for any fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is about as good as English food can get. Their chicken curry is pretty good but mostly we come here for the rhubarb pie and birds custard. The little sugar crumbles in the pie buried inside the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i lived in LA i had a British housemate that loved this place. it became a favorite and a place i miss.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is THE place to go for Fish and chips. I only go here to get fish and chips, despite my ambition to try other things - it never seems to work out. The tartar sauce is awesome, and I wish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't like going to Santa Monica. I hate the 10 Fwy. I especially wouldn't go to SanMo to party, because the drive is just way too long, and after a few drinks, way too dangerous. But, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still partially drunk from yesterday's debauchery. I got here early thinking the rest of the yelp ditch day party peeps were hardcore but i guess not. I was the 1st one there and saved a table for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Haven't been to Ye Olde King's Head in a few years. Since I was in Santa Monica last weekend, I thought I'd give the othe old place a try for dinner. Rude service, very slow to be served my meal and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten here in a year or so...and I still haven't :PWent here for ditch day to watch the Champions League final. Way too crowded and had to wait a good 30 mins before I could get in. Once I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've never seen so many brits in one place as i have seen here. thought brits were known for crazy teeth, but they got some crazy hair as well.and i know we both speak English but dammit if i can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i ordered fish and chip - bad frozen fish (there are good sushi quality frozen)
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A solid british pub if there ever was one! Great pub menu, and friendly service. Perfect chips, a good offering of beers on tap - what else do you need for an after-a-long-day-at-the-office meet up?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour! $4 beers served up by a really hot bartender who looks like tricia helfer (ding!!) Great pub fare as well. Yes, the fish and chips are delicious. The samosas and all the other stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Though I'm not English, I enjoy browsing this store - and there is so much to see. Tea cups, tea, greeting cards and so much more. Staff are attentive and friendly. If you're looking for a unique gift - this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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I like to shop here at Christmastime and around my husband's birthday. He's English and loves a Lion Bar (proper English Chocolate bar) or a good 'ol Plum Pudding. I am fond of the soft serve ice cream machine...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
inside the place, it looks like an old english pub, or so i'm told.i came here with some co-workers when we were down in LA for a conference. we were going to sit outside, but we decided on eating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner one weekend as I enjoy this place. It's got a great ambience and I enjoy the feeling of being in a pub in England!We sat in the more private room in the back and I had the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here on a Friday night for some drinks with friends & for a relaxing Sunday breakfast and both times Ye Old Kings Head did not let me down. Since we were going to eat mole at my mama's later...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have never actually spent time in the restaurant half of this place; my review is just about the pub side. They have a great Trivia Night on Wednesdays and I would probably not go here otherwise....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the fish and chips here are amazing!!! They're just like the ones typically served in England: large pieces of fresh cod in a light, crispy batter. Even better, these ones aren't as greasy! Trust...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of our old haunts in santa monica!like a large london pub (includes brits, too)! the pastie reminds me of a beef empanada but the pastry shell is a bit thicker and substantial. the scotch eggs are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am a giant fan of fish and chips and I have made it a mission lately to seek the best fish and chips in the L.A. area. Well folks-- I'm here to tell you, Ye Old King's Head just doesnt have it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A shameful review...Shame on me for thinking that French Onion Soup would be good at a British restaurant. Shame on me for thinking that somehow, just somehow I would finally find English food that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. The ambience is really chill. Friendly servers. Around the corner from the dining area (which closed at 10:30pm the time we went) is a bar with a lot happening. I'd go again for a chill...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was such a fun place!!! Loved the Irish decor, loved the typical British food (which sucks among the world kitchens, but I'm OK with that:) ), and the wine selection. I liked the fact that dining...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. The curry and naan were below average. I will say that when I took my English friend there, he thought the fish was good, but the chips were nothing special.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't exactly say that it was the food that drew us in here on a recent Sunday night. It was more the case that it was 4 semi-cute paunchy British guys for every girl. I think we got here a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A REAL PUB!!!Complete with the native Limeys of Santa Monicaand the other EuropeansIt had an open patiothat was always filled with smoke as thick as London Fogeven on windy daysAnd agood natured brawl...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. Lots of different brews on tap. Great food. They're famous for their fish and chips, which are amazing, but I never stray from the Steak au Poivre, without a doubt my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food near the Promenade pretty much sucks, doesn't it? The fish and chips here weren't that bad...actually, the fish was pretty good; the fries weren't my favorite. The "Queen-sized" portion of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best fish & chips in the LA area...bar none.And Fuller's London Pride on tap? Yes, please!
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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I pass by ye Old King's Head Shoppe all the time and finally one day I decided to go in. People always seem to enjoy themselves there. I liked the chill atmosphere. Also their teas and flowers were fabulous at...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
YE OLD MANS CLUB? is that what this place is called? Went here on a pub crawl, after Barney's and Renee's. It was cool. I drank a 1664 beer to give justice to the Brits. The Dart's are fun! I met two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place when DH and I tried it recently. We had to park in the lot for 3rd Street Promenade, north of Santa Monica Blvd, but it was a fairly close walk. And the lot is free for the first...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So you all want to read about my hot & steamy date on Valentine's Day? Sorry, it didn't happen....maybe next year. Instead, I took 6 teenagers to a pub to eat. I got a number of disapproving...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Sunday and I wasn't very impressed with this place. Their food was okay for those prices. In fact, I didn't like their roast beef special at all.My friends and I shared the bangers...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat fishNopeNothing that lived in waterick ick ickSo with that preface I did not eat the fish and chipsI however did have the chicken and chips which as a nice surprise was an actual fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite pub in LA, hands down! Hard cider on tap, great bartenders and service, football on multiple screens, pub quiz on Wednesday nights, the most lovely fish and chips and fried mushrooms....
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a few years ago, at my suggestion, my bro & SIL decided to "celebrate" St. Patty's Day here. having never been here prior, a 65-yr old lady told me that she used to party hearty here....so why not be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch with the wifey here on Wed (23Jan08). This place is a great British pub (one of the best on the west coast?) with very good food and a good beer selection. I can't say much more than has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i do love this place, went a lot in college, and now that i'm back, i have found myself many a weekend sitting here, watching football or rugby, talking nonsense with other patrons, meeting great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very surprised to find a pub like this in the heart of Santa Monica, the selection of beers was substantial and I was able to enjoy some of the English Premier League here on a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quiz night wednesday at 8ish. Its packed and the service is terribe! But a good quiz night is hard to find.Plus they have good beer at reasonable prices. Soccer, rugby, etc on TV. Darts. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing says British pub more than when you open the door and are immediately hit with the smell of malt vinegar. It also tells you something when there are actual Brits dining and working here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Lord Almighty!I FINALLY found good fish and chips in L.A.!Yay!That is all!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I've only had one thing on the menu here and I've been here over a dozen times in the last year. The fish and chips are the best in LA. If you say otherwise. Thems fighting words, I will go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:Constant Football on TV (rather than s**t American Football).Good service, chill bartenders.Cool vibes, no drama queens and LA strutting type people.Cons:Strange set-up, not too many comfy places...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. I live in Long Beach but will often make the drive up on Saturday or Sunday mornings for some super early football games. Nothing beats a great English breakfast, a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A real English style pub. I give it three stars because the drinks are GOOD AND STRONG! Kind of a cool place to just hang out. Not too comfortable and the service is not that great. I need to visit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best fish & chips I had ever. The batter was crisp and the fish moist. The french fries (chips) were crispy but still have potato taste to them. Can't believe Tae K. actually had a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my neighborhood go-to bar. Where everybody knows your name.. Cheers! King's Head is always very eclectic. Sometimes it's after-workers, sometimes it's younger crowd, lots of true Brits and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Terrible service. I came here with a friend early one night, at 5. We were seated all the way in the back room, and the hostess seemed cold and dismissive. So did the waitress. We ordered one king sized fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is just for the pub. I loved that we walked in and might as well have been miles away from the promenade on 3rd. I get claustrophobia from tourist traps and generic mall stores, so this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place,, ive been going here for 15 years. i met my wife there, and ill go back as often as i can. i go to play darts, but the food is good.authentic english food. Everything ive tried so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shared a King Size fish n chips with CoC. We were both completely stuffed. I reminisced about prague with my pint of Pilsner Urquell, though it really should have showed up in a stein with a handle...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the fish and chips. So good. I am a big eater, and found that the King's portion was too big. Next time I would order the queen sized. This ain't no McDonald's fish fillet here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, I'm a Brit. Well, I lived over there for a while anyway, and my daddy is born and bred, so I consider myself to be somewhere along those lines.I guess I can't say a whole lot about the food at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Home away from home for the huge British ex-pat population here in Santa Monica, with plenty of Paddys, Aussies and Kiwis to spare. Always has a crowd, crazy when there is a big Premiere League match...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best fish and chips in LA! This is a regular spot for me; usually we drop in for a pint and ships before going to the movies on third street. A great pub, and the little bar just to the east is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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The restaurant offers great English food. Loved the chicken curry. The service was excellent and the price very reasonable for the quality of food served.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its for real. Charlie Brown's at the K-Head. Legit.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to the King's Head for as long as I can remember and I am happy to say that it has remained consistently good. If it is your first time, it is a MUST that you try their fish and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God save the King in Santa Monica.This place has earned the local business respect by their good food and extremely friendly service. Everytime I go there, the manager and the girls are always very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love English Breakfast!! The Queen size, with Fried Bread. Simple, and divine.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are craving a pint at a pub, this is the place to go. It is as if you were stepping across the ocean into a pub in London filled with American tourists. I was here for happy hour and couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite fish and chips! I don't know what they do to the fish but no matter how much vinegar I try to drown them in, the crust stays crispy. As does the fries. It's a bloody...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying, I love this place. I wish it was in San Diego so I could go all the time. My husband and I stumbled upon this place on Saturday after taking a stroll on the 3rd Street...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally went inside to try their fish & chips today. In the words of Rachael Ray - "YUM-O." My friend and I shared the king size order & it was more than enough (we ate at 1:30, it's 9pm & I still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so it's an english pub and we went there for st paddy's day. what are you going to do -- single handedly erase centuries of battle for distinction because you're too lazy to find an irish pub?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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It amazes me this place gets such high reviews. When we ate there it was terrible.1) Service was extremely slow (waited 20 minutes for our first drinks)2) They don't know how to cook a steak. I ordered a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is probably my fav restaurant in the world. No lies. The service is great, the food amazing, they have outside seating, a bar, the ambiance is perfect, you're by the beach, close to 3rd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place 2 hang out & chill & talk & great beer, drinks & food! =)
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Shandy.It's Bass and 7up.It's godhead.Try it.From what I've heard this place is the closest to an authentic dry, dark, stodgy english pub that you're gonna get. I could really give a rats patoot....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my best friends moved to London last month, and we e-mailed back and forth the other day. "Did you have fish and chips?" I wrote.He replied, "Yeah, but I didn't really care for them."What?! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a British friend so I could try some 'proper chips'. I ordered the chicken and chips because I'm allergic to fish. Unfortunately. Anyways, the chips weren't chips at all. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where do you go when you're moving to London for a year and want to be sent off in true UK style? Ye Olde Kings Head! When my friend Magan had her going away party here a few months ago it was a grand...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's dark, kind of dingy and there are good number of suspect people. Just the kind of ambiance a British pub needs. They have a great selection of beers and typical pub fare. I struggled with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got 3 words for you: FISH AND CHIPS! If you are looking for a place that serves this dish proper, then look no further. I must admit that I am not too familiar with English cuisine, and plus this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite place to sneak into when I have to take a leak. And you KNOW how hard it is to find a place to pee when you're walking around Santa Monica, right? Well thanks to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. I've never been to England but it feels the way I think an English pub would be like. I had a couple of beers at the bar one night and lunch the next day. Its fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OY!The region of Santa Monica around Third St. sucks for food & drink. This, however, is what makes Ye Olde King's Head look like a shining star. This is my favorite place in LA to go drinking with my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to enjoy if its not packed. Like most bars, friendly service and great jokes from teh regulars here. But once packed this place is a madhole. So enjoy it while you can the get the f-out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decent bar, but it smells terrible.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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I'm a British Expat feeling the need for some old fashioned fish and chips and a pint of draught cider. They had a wide selection of draught beers and the menu was full of great British fayre. The person on...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love LOVE the fish and chips here. also, next door, they have a little shop that sells all kinds of british candy...airwaves, superpowerful menthol gum, smarties, the english's version of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. The restaurants is good. The bars are good. The people always nice and they food always good. it is a bit pricey but not when you consider it is Santa Monica FFS. Great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here for the elite pre-party happy hour on a week night. The joint wasn't too crowded, had a good number of people for the medium to smaller type of space. The bar area also has smaller tables and a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this place does NOT need another review, except I feel I owe it to my Asian (and Latino and African) brothers: Do you avoid bars that cater to the British and the Irish and other Anglo-Saxon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One thing Santa Monica is not short on is the block upon block of shitty bars. Unfortunately, I've visited most of them and figured out which ones are just plain shitty, and which ones are just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a few years back, i met a group of english guys while playing darts here. come to find out, they were in town after signing a record deal with the label i was working at. cut to monday morning...who's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're heading to this English Pub DO NOT SIT IN THE RESTAURANT AREA! Hit the bar area instead and here's a slew of reasons why you should head my advise!-Happy Hour occurs only in the bar!-You can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is definitely one of my most favorite restaurants! everything from the decor to the charming waitstaff makes me happy. everyone is so polite and accomodating here and the food is amazing. the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh... this place changed my life. I met 3 really good friends here and was even in 1's wedding! Happy hour here is great and CHEAP - like $3-5 ('cept the redbull and vodka which is $11 no matter...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm taking a break from drinking my Barry's Gold Blend Tea and reading my HEAT magazine to write this review. Better than the pub is the gift shoppe next door. In fact, only go to the pub if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do not order a redbull vodka here!!!! Let me show you why:Vodka $6Red bull $5Paying $11 for a drink and no one telling me I had to pay for the red bull separately and not letting me keep the can or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hm... I now really had mix feeling about this place.This was one of favorite pubs me & my bud hang friday nite just to sit had some nice food, beer, etc. & have our conversation. They've got the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the atmosphere at Ye Old Kings Head. Perhaps that's just because I've only been here with friends or perhaps there really is something about this place and the people who come here.The food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed a fine evening here last night, full of beer drinking from their wide assortment of draft and bottled beers and dart throwing. You gotta love how civilized we are as a race where we can throw...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have been there several times and the food is great but the people there are even better. The bartender's know how to properly poor and the Boddington's is the best except for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love a place where little tiny shields are 50% of the decoration and where the doors of the restrooms are designated with the King and Queen of Hearts? You could, but we could not be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for ale and playing darts. Oh, and I'm pretty sure they watch all the big soccer games/matches there.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Irish Pub style comfort food, and beer. They have Murphy's stout FTW!!Anyway, I tried the fish and chips based on a lot of recommendations. I also tried the Shepherd's Pie. Unfortunately, the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the first places I went to in S.M.Definitely worth checking out if you want something real, esp. compared to ritzy, gentrified crap overtaking SM and Venice.And to think Dogstown was only 25...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My colleagues and I went here while working in LA, one of them had already been there and thought I would like it. Obviously not a typical English pub in style but a pretty good attempt and certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I are trying to get out of our eating rut by trying lots of new places. We started with Ye Olde Kings Head, an English pub which we've seen quite a few times in the 2 years we've lived in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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I came here one Friday night with a bunch of buddies and had a blast! Their beer selection is excellent and they have darts which are fun. Their bathrooms could afford to be tidied up a bit.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, but a bit overpriced. There are other places you can get classic English fare in Santa Monica that are a better value. One thing you can't beat is the bar. Almost always full of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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All the people that work at YOKH is actually from England. This place knows whats going on. Good beer.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used this place to watch 2006 World Cup matches. Great atmosphere with decent food. (The English aren't well known for their cuisine!)
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How funny! I supplied the photos for this entry without ever writing about my experience. I believe the photos say it all. I enjoyed every moment of my meal at Ye Olde Kings Head. Yes, I ate it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've waited this long to write a review on one of my favorite restaurants. This restaurant not only fed me more times than I can remember, but also played a HUGE, incredibly important...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oOo man if you go here you have to try fish and chips... they i have the best so far... the fish is/are huge... depending which one you order and the prices are reasonable =D
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here for my birthday and got a picture souvenir to go! you should go just for that. =) very yummy fish and chips. got the queen size and its huge! fish is also fried in 100% cholesterol free oil....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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Wow, I'm blown away by the fish and chips here...they've also got the best rhubarb pie.Service is absolutely wonderful. Watched a bunch of the world cup soccer games here. Really crowded but the servers seemed...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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Every bar has its days; this review is only a reflection on Friday, since that's the only day I've been:The crowd was a lot older (I'm 22), but interestingly mixed. We knew this Brit pub was legit when I heard...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I call this one the other kings head..the other one is in Campbell... this place is really cool.. i come here when i am homesick!.. good crowd, very friendly .. a lot of ex-pats..beer is top...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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I had the queen size fish and chips, and it was great. Nothing pretentious like what other restaurants are trying to make the dish into (no Japanese fusion please), just traditional British fish and chips....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm liking this traditional English pub. A group of us went to watch the England match on Sunday morning. The owner was definitely all over the crowd control...made everyone wait in line to make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you lookin for a place to get your meat grub on with an ice cold beer in a chill atmosphere with an English twist? Then look no further, you have arrived. This is not a place to eat or order light...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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This place was fantastic! I had my birthday dinner here last weekend with about 12 people, and they were more than accomodating. Our table was set up for us before we arrived, and we were sat immediately. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be fooled by the name....there is no actual rotting head in this establishment.This place is about half a block to Ocean Ave. in the touristy part of Santa Monica adjacent to the well known 3rd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How happy was I to find this place? I've been to many pubs that boast a British menu, but they never come through. This place however, made me feel right at home. Especially with the high prices!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has my favorite fish and chips. I used to go there all the time when i was younger but have not been there in many years so it might not be as good any more.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic British food. That being said, can it really get 5 stars? Mushy peas might be familiar comfort food for the throngs of British ex-pats who jam the place, but it's not five-star cuisine....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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The food here is classic English pub food, its ok, and overpriced -- It was about $12 for fish and chips. Their kids menu is a good deal thou-- $5 for a kids fish and fries which is equitable to a more the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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I have a weird fetish with candy bars outside the United States. Nothing is more delightful than having candy from England, and Ye Olde Kings Head has over 50-60 selections.The store also has little pots and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place screams English Pub, but the food is way too overpriced. At least they served actual English cuisine. You can get blood pudding if you really wanted to.The food wasn't terrible, I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Having lived in London for a year and just having returned for the third time, it's nice to know that the King's Head is so close. The pub food is generally good (just as it is in the UK) and will give you a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Here's a funny story...not funny ha, ha but you know what I mean. I was in Santa Monica entertaining friends from the UK who felt a bit home sick - so we went to the famous or should I say infamous Ye Olde...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2005
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Try the King's head burger..it's beyond juicy; one of the best burgers I've ever had!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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The English aren't necessarily know for their food - but for the few things they are known for - this is the best place on the westside to experience them. The fish and chips are a must - served with perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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I loved the decor and atmosphere here. They make a great English breakfast, but I'm afraid that'sa once-a-year meal for me because it's absolutely swimming in grease. That's the style though, and it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2004
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For those who grew up on fish, chips, sausages and the like, this is an excellent spot. Try the bangers and mash or just the banger sandwich- heaven. They also make great liver.Love the food and when DJ Danny...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2003
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Friendly service and comfort-style cooking is what you can expect at King's Head. Everyone in our restaurant tried a little of everything else what someone ordered. The pub appetizers are just that, food to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2002
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Went to the afternoon tea -- endless pots of tea and a three tier tray with the best sweet & salty finger food you can get. It doesn;t look very much, but it adds up -- nobody left hungry! The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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The reason I love this place so much is that not only is it geared toward the older crowd with the Pub but it is great for families also. I love to take my kids there with a group of my friends and eat fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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This is a great place to go and have a kick back relaxing meal. After eating fish and chips in London, this place could teach the Brits a thin or too.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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We were referred to Ye Olde King's Head by some Brits - they said it was the best Fish & Chips around - and it was the best we've ever had!!! Wonderful moist, flakey, lightly battered hunks of fish.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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This is a great place for fish 'n' chips, a good beer, and a "true" Brittish feel.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Sample some genuine English pub food and wash it down with a pint of some real ale! Every time I'm in Santa Monica, the King's Head calls to me, and I've yet to be disappointed by answering.Great service,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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Out standing food and the Cornish Pasty is GREAT. I'd make a day-trip from San Diego just to eat here.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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There are quite a few British Pubs in Santa Monica but I'd rate this one the best. I can't think of a better place to get a pint. The food on the bar side is ok, nothing fancy but certainly palatable. A nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2002
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There are two parts to this place. There is the sit down restaurant where you can get all of your favorite English dishes. And then there is the pub. Two distinctly different atmospheres, but neither out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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The British expats who came to L.A. decades ago, must have thought Santa Monica was as close to Brighton as they were going to get. How else to explain the scattering of pubs, tea shops and traditional English...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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i'm an englishman in la...
epinions.com - user review
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from my first entering the restaurant,i found helpful and pleasant staff...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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brit blood runs deep and wide through l.a., both expat and visiting, and this authentic english pub is where they flock when theyire feeling homesick. with a crack selection of on-tap brews including watneyis,...
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as the most popular british pub and grub in town, king's head attracts large crowds of british ex-pats, young and old, along with bunches of families in the early evenings and wall-to-wall younger crowds by...
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