The Kings Head — Restaurant in Tendring

This looked like it would be a great pub to stop for a few drinks as visitors to Brightlingsea. It was busy inside and out and seemed to have a bustling atmosphere, which drew us to visit. Sadly the mood was let down by the person who served us, as she made no effort at all to be friendly or welcoming, and seemed disinterested in engaging with myself and my partner to any length. After taking our drinks orders (no small talk required!), she avoided talking to or looking at either of us. I asked a question about the draft lager I had ordered, but she blanked me completely and continued to look away. Perhaps it was because we were visitors rather than locals? If this lady is the proprietor I hope she takes note. The Kings Head might as well have had a note on the door saying "locals only". We had our one...

Started off a great pub walking in, barlady was multi tasking and served 3 of us within a minute. She clocked off 530 (23.8.25)and was then ignored by single staff while she restocked glasses, glanced at me but carried on with glasses. Nice old style pub, pool table, dart board and walked passed when they had good music. Will give another bash and either up or lower review. Wife said she won't visit again,...

This a good traditional pub and rarely seen these days a pub and not a restaurant, so it's filled with the sound of chatter and laughter, and not the sound of people munching, where you can go and socialise...