Kings Head

GENERAL MANAGERS

Charlie Cook.

ADDRESS

Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire  SO21 2JW 

CONTACT US

Tel. 01962 775208  email info@kingsheadhursley.co.uk

MAP

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OWN WEBSITE

www.kingsheadhursley.co.uk

PUB EXPLORER REFERENCE

35940.

OPENING TIMES

Monday - Saturday 11am - 11pm.
Sunday 12noon - 5pm.

REFURBISHMENT

We re-opened in Winter 2009 following an extensive refurbishment. The Kings Head has been completely transformed and now boasts a great neutral colour scheme, comfortable furniture, oak & slate floors and many many more improvements. The dining area, Snug Bar & Main Bar are unrecognisable - the exterior is also much improved.

COMING SOON

Luxury Kings Head Suite accommodation with separate lounge and stylish bathroom. From £125 per night.

ROOM ACCOMMODATION

We have a range of 6 beautiful rooms available for hire all of which are en suite and have tea / coffee making facility & colour TV.
Single room from  £65.00 including breakfast.
Continental & Full English breakfasts available.

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS

Being very close to All Saints Church we are ideally situated to host your wedding reception. Our enclosed gardens are ideally sized for holding a marquee. 
Choose from a wide range of food for homemade buffets including chilli, curry, fish pie, lasagne, cottage pie & coq au vin. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.

DRINKS ON DRAUGHT

Amstel, Carlsberg, Heineken, Peroni, Guinness, Aspall Cyder & Stowford Press Cider.

REAL ALES

Fullers London Pride, Ringwood Best + 3 local Guest ales are always available.

OTHER DRINKS

Fantastic Range of Wines. Hot Chocolate, Tea & Range of speciality Coffees.
Tea & Coffee can be taken away at no extra cost.

MEAL TIMES

Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm & 6pm - 9.30pm.
Sunday 12noon - 4pm (Sunday Roast only).

SUNDAY ROAST

Available 12noon - 4pm. Traditional Homemade roast with a choice of 4 meats, Large Yorkshire Puddings & Gravy.

FACILITIES

Enclosed Garden, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilet.

OTHER

Children Welcome until 7pm in the dining area. Dogs Welcome in the public bar & outside. Car Parking. Debit & Credit Cards accepted.

Kings Head is a traditional village pub situated in Hursley, near Winchester. We re-opened on 1st December 2009 following an extensive refurbishment. We have four accommodation rooms and one large suite available to enjoy a longer stay with us. There is a public bar, snug and main bar area.  The restaurant / lounge area has a non smoking section but food can be eaten in any of the bars or outside in the beer garden during the summer months.  The food is freshly prepared and cooked to order.  Being very popular it is advisable to book in advance.  The decor is invitingly plain and simple, cosy and friendly with a real log fire lit on cold wintry days.  Come along soon and try out this friendly pub with its mixed clientele of all ages.  You will be made to feel very welcome.

History
Built in 1810, the King's Head in Hursley was probably named because of the historical link of the village with Richard Cromwell, Lord Protector of England 1658/9.
Through marriage he had become Lord of the Manor of Merdon, of which Hursley is a part. The Cromwell tenure of the manor was not marked by a harmonious relationship with the village.
The King's Head passed into the possession of one Sarah Trodd in 1850. The name Trodd was an old Hursley name dating back to the 13th century when there was a Trodd family living on a hill to the north of the village. Interestingly, the name still survives in Nan Trodd's wood on that same hill
The publican in 1871 made his own beer from hops grown on the estate, dried in kilns at Standon and brewed in a brew house in Port Lane.
In 1930, the Inn took on a slightly different form when it became part of a national organization, known as The People's Refreshment House Association, which provided food and accommodation to travellers. An early Travel Lodge? It encouraged non-alcoholic drinks but did serve beer during licensing hours. It reverted to being a normal pub in 1952, when Bass Charrington bought it.