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.

Changes Monthly

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2pm & 5.30pm - 9pm

Starters and light bites

Homemade soup, freshly baked bread * (allergens dependent on soup) - £7
Superfood salad: quinoa, kale pesto, charred tenderstem broccoli, feta cheese, pickled cherry tomatoes, toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds (D G M MO N SD V) - £8
Duo of mackerel: mackerel tartar & scorched smoked mackerel fillet, celeriac remoulade, charred pickled cucumber, melba toast * (CE D E F G SD) - £8
Chargrilled pigeon breast, black pudding potato cake, roasted chicory, crispy quail egg, baby watercress, blueberry jus * (CE D E G SD) - £8
Smoked haddock kedgeree, spinach, poached egg (CE D E F M MU SD) - £8/16
Plus our daily specials

Kings classics

Sliced honey roast ham, fried duck egg & hand cut skin-on chips * (D E G M MU SD) - £14
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
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 £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 * (E F G SD) - £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

* 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.

Monday - Saturday

Sunday March: 12pm - 3.00pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm

April: 12pm - 6.00pm

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