Food and Drink

As one of the original pioneers of gastropub dining, The Kings Head is a gastropub in Norwich, Norfolk. Our menus are firmly centred on local markets, produce and seasonal specialities. Head chef Jake heads a talented team here at The Kings Head. They prepare and cook with the finest local produce to create our bi-monthly evolving a la carte menu. Although some Kings Head classics always remain on our menus. Plus from a close relationship with local VIPs (very important producers) is born our daily changing specials full of imaginative, local and homemade twists.

As a top gastropub in Norwich – The Kings Head has many accolades. Having achieved The Good Pub Guide title of ‘Norfolk Dining Pub of the Year 2019′. South Norfolk Councils ‘Tastiest Food & Drink’ award 2019. We have also maintained 2 AA rosettes for culinary excellence, and have recently become a ‘2020 Good Food Award Winner‘.

Open daily, The Kings Head offers light bites and a la carte dining at lunch, bar nibbles (excluding Friday & Saturday evenings during busy services) and a la carte dining in the evening and traditional Sunday roasts. With a relaxed and dog friendly bar area, main restaurant and private restaurant (up to 18 guests) there is ample space. Our patio/beer garden area is also open in the warmer months.

We appreciate the fantastic support we have from our wonderful customers and hope to see you dining with us soon.

Take a look at our carefully designed menus below. For our vegan and gluten free menus – please contact us.

Or take a look at today’s menu which is updated online every day (apart from Sunday’s).

Changes Daily

Tuesday to Saturday12pm - 2pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Main Course

Sliced honey roast ham, fried duck egg & hand cut skin-on chips (D E G M MU SD)- £14
Homemade steak burger, hand cut skin-on chips, toasted brioche bun, baby gem, homemade balsamic onion relish, beetroot & apple slaw – add Kings Head rarebit cheese for £1 extra (D E G M MU SD *)- £14
Kings Head beer battered skinless fish, hand cut skin-on chips, homemade tartare sauce, minted mushy peas (CE D E F M MU SD *)- £15
Kings Head vegan fish & chips; beer battered banana blossom, hand cut skin-on chips, minted mushy peas (G SD V)- £15
Spiced falafel burger, BBQ pulled jackfruit, toasted brioche bun, baby gem, beetroot & apple slaw, skinny fries (E G MU S SD SE V ± *)- £15
Marinated bavette steak, skinny fries, béarnaise sauce, dressed leaves served medium rare (D E G MU S SD *)- £18.5
Norfolk seafood platter; chilli marinated crayfish tails, breaded whitebait, treacle cured salmon, pickled cockles, hot smoked salmon pate on toasted bread, smoked mackerel scotch egg (CR D E F G MO MU SD *)- £19
Roasted pork fillet, crispy black pudding cake, butternut squash puree, tenderstem broccoli, crispy pig ears, jus (G M SD)- £17
Pan fried salmon, parmentier potatoes, samphire, lobster bisque, king prawns (CE CR D F SD)- £18.5
Bean & quinoa vegan bolognese, carrot spaghetti, vegan cheese, pea shoots (G SD V)- £15
*Please note these menus are subject to change*

* Dishes can be made gluten-free on request.± denotes dishes that can be made vegan on request. © Half size portion available for children. Should you have any special dietary requirements, please speak to a member of staff.
Celeriac & Celery (CE) / Crustaceans (CR) / Dairy (D) / Egg (E) / Fish (F) / Gluten (G) / Lupin (L) Molluscs (MO) / Mustard (MU) / Nuts (N) / Peanuts (P) / Sesame (SE) / Soy (S) / Sulphites (SD) / Vegetarian (V)
All our food is cooked to order, please be patient during busy periods.

Tuesday to Saturday

Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Main Courses

Homemade steak burger, hand cut skin-on chips, toasted brioche bun, homemade balsamic onion relish, baby gem, beetroot & apple slaw
Kings Head beer battered skinless fish, hand cut skin-on chips, homemade tartare sauce, minted mushy peas
Sliced honey roast ham, fried duck egg, skin on chips
Spiced falafel burger, BBQ pulled jackfruit, toasted brioche bun, baby gem, beetroot & apple slaw, skinny fries
Catch of the day – a fresh and seasonal fish dish
Bean & quinoa vegan bolognese, heritage carrot spaghetti, vegan cheese, pea shoots

Please read our terms and conditions before booking

Main Courses

Pan fried seabass, mussel chowder, saffron potato, crispy onions (D F MO)
Braised lamb shoulder, potato terrine, celeriac & almond puree, kale, toasted almonds, jus (CE D N SD)
Marinated bavette steak, skinny fries, marinated plum tomatoes & chimichurri sauce, served medium rare - £2 supplement (G MU SD *)
Roast Norfolk turkey escalope filled with cranberry stuffing, wrapped in streaky bacon, roast potatoes, honey roasted carrot and parsnip (D SD)
Homemade nut roast with roast potatoes, honey roasted carrot and parsnip (N SD V ±)
Our turkey escalope & nut roast dishes are served with red cabbage & broccoli and Brussel sprouts topped with chestnuts & bacon (no bacon with nut roast (D N)

We have vegan or dairy free menus available on request
Celeriac & Celery CE / Crustaceans CR / Dairy D / Egg E / Gluten G / Fish F / Lupin L / Molluscs MO / Milk M / Mustard MU / Nuts N / Peanuts P / Sesame SE / Soy S / Sulphites SD / Vegetarian V / * Dishes can be made gluten free on request. ± Dishes can be made vegan on request. Should you have any special dietary requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us, most dishes can be adapted to suit . Due to a widespread use of nuts in our kitchen, we are unable to guarantee any dish as nut free.

Available during food service times

plus on Fridays and Saturday afternoons between service times

Advance pre order required