Ye Olde King's Head Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Fireplace
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Great dessert
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Great tea selection
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Sports
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Happy hour drinks
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Happy hour food
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Hard liquor
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Late-night food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Historic
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Trendy
Crowd
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College students
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Paid parking lot
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Paid street parking
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Parking
Pets
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Dogs allowed outside
Best WLM Reviews
Dropped into Ye Olde King's Head and it felt like stepping into classic pub. The place rocks a classic UK vibe from floor to ceiling. It's squeezed between two bars also owned by the restaurant, so it gets pretty lively at night!
We kicked things off with the sausage rolls—super crispy and packed with flavor. The shepherd's pie and Irish stew were up next, both hearty and tasty, though pretty basic. The real star was the sticky toffee pudding—absolutely a must-try.
They've got a solid beer lineup on tap, which is a big plus. The staff was super friendly, really made us feel welcome. Overall, Ye Olde King's Head delivers a great British pub experience. Simple food, done well, with a buzzing atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the mood for some across-the-pond classics!
No one comes by to refill the water
The worst curry I’ve ever had in my life.
All frozen vegetables (if you consider peas vegetables), white-people rice. The whiteness made me almost forget I was in California, pretty accurate of British food I guess
The vibe is cute tho. The decor and smell reminds me of hostels in London so the “British pub” is pretty accurate in that sense too
Very British. I introduced my future daughter in law to shepherds pie. She and I both agree the gravy was amazing. She noted the potatoes were delicious and the meat was very rich. I had bangers and mash. The only difference to actual British food is the toughness of the sausage casing. Otherwise yummy and with the drive
Cute English pub just seconds from Santa Monica Beach! The scotch egg with spicy mustard is delicious! Also had the fish and chips, Shepards pie and the steak and mushroom pie and the clam chowder. Everything was amazing!
Really amazing British pub. I had the sunday roast and it was delicious and a huge seving. Good pub, a Santa Monica classic spot. Just wish they had cask ale.
The food was okay for the price but not great. The beef was overcooked for medium and all the dishes were very salty. The server was friendly but not super helpful either.
We love this place! Whenever we need our London fix we come here and eat the same food we would eat in a pub in London. It’s classic pub food, nothing spectacular nothing disappointing. Service staff are very friendly with good banter, atmosphere is very nice. It’s one of the places you can order a pint of Guinness with black currant and they’ll bring it to you without a “ha?”. Their King size Fish N’ Chips and Poached cod is particularly good. We haven’t tried their Sunday roast or curries, I’ll report back when we do. If you are in Santa Monica and need to get your London fix, give it a good go.
Update on 8/27
We went there for their Sunday roast. They have lamb, beef and veggie patty. Our friends said the lamb was a little over cooked but the Yorkshire pudding was really nice. Lastly we had their apple pie and it was very good.
My best experience at Ye Old King Head was on the day they celebrated their 50th anniversary! FYI: I didn't know their fireplace really worked! I was so excited about that! Shhh! Here is a few photos for your enjoyment!!????????????
Quick Facts About Ye Olde King's Head
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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