Great locals spot! I spend 2 weeks a month in Portland, not a true local but prefer local places. I was guided here by a local friend and the service and food were amazing. And yes it is a locals spot, chatted with a few, very cool working man's bar or woman's bar but definitely a locals spot Had a pint or 2 and then had the chicken fries which were enough but I went all in and chicken sandwich. Can't wait to pop back in and try more grub read more

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So cozy on a snowy night, and service was exceptional. Do yourself a favor and get the churros!! read more

The King's Head - Churros - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Overall, very good experience. We visited Friday evening at 6 PM and the place was not jampacked. Our meals were very good. The jambalaya and the fish and chips were right on target. Service was very good and attentive. read more

Happiest pub experience yet! Warm reception, prompt, cheerful service, excellent recommendations ---and super delicious food.. cannot wait to return. This is a real pub with a lively big varnished wood bar.. and they serve pub dinner at the bar! But plenty of nice tables as well. Easy parking in the lot behind the pub. Our dinners were excellent--everything on the menu is good! Scotch egg, flaky fresh halibut and balloon potatoes! House cocktails a big hit. We had the fall cocktail spritz-- and it was perfect. Love the King's Head in Freeport. read more

Nice place to sit and watch a game! Food is great as well. I have always had good service here. read more

The King's Head - Bao buns - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The kings head is a great spot on the wharf in Portland great beer selection great food tried brunch for the first time was going to go with the biscuits and gravy but the server recommended the chicken and waffles and boy was she right the waffles were amazing the star of the show chicken was good the eggs were perfectly poached but those waffles I can still dream about them ! read more

The King's Head - Beer list - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Picture the Cheers bar but the Portland version. Lots of locals, tasty bites all around, and a massive beer selection. Kind of off the beaten path which is my favorite. You can't go wrong with Kings Head, any day of the week! read more

We visited on a Saturday and the restaurant was fairly empty. We were surprised because it was quite busy in Portland. The restaurant itself has really high ceilings making it feel open and even emptier than it was. The food was extraordinary. I had the steak and cheese. I believe they used the same meat that's used in the short rib tacos. The steak practically melts in your mouth. The salad was fresh and the pickles were delicious! My husband loved the tacos. read more

The King's Head - Steak and cheese w/out bread + salad - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Deliciousness overload!! Do get the steak tacos, the meat was so juicy and tender. Too bad they ran out of most of the beer I was ordering but I'll come back another night for that. Server was great and attentive. Kind of like the brick wall, next to the water place. TIP- it's in a alley by the parking lot , we almost missed it twice while walking there. read more

The King's Head - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Lovely service from Isabella. Dim-lit local spot. Delicious scotch egg with insane horseradish mustard, omg so good. Crab flat bread and chowder were just alright but the ambiance and vibe made up for it. I was extremely pleased and surprised to find a local gluten free beer, as I am allergic to barley. I sipped on Lucky Pigeon pale ale. Tons of parking and it's located near hotels and a block from shops and main part of town. read more

Great spot to enjoy with friends. We ordered some food and hung out for a bit.. good service and great prices. Enjoyed the bao buns and chicken fries. Thanks for a good time! read more

Cool local tavern. Good food and local craft beer. Good stop in portland. Staff always friendly

Stopped in for a beer and a snack. Staff is super friendly, clam chowder was delicious and local beers on tap. Would recommend and would return! read more

The King's Head - Clam Chowder - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

This was my first time visiting Maine. Came in from Boston with my husband for NYE and this was the first restaurant we tried. I was excited to check it out based on the reviews I'd read and really wanted to like it. This was our experience: 1) We came in and stood around looking like idiots while all of the staff walked by ignoring us. There was a hostess station but no one was there. There was no sign instructing us to wait or seat ourselves. My husband had to go find someone to figure out what to do. 2) After being told that it was self-seating , we found a table and were quickly waited on by a very pleasant server. Didn't get her name but she was a young lady with long blonde hair and she was nice. 3) We ordered drinks and I attempted to order the mussels...out of mussels. We asked if they were out of anything else and were told they were also out of lobster. Still wanting to try some of Maine's famous seafood, I settled for the fried haddock sandwich, which my husband also ordered. Omg, I don't remember ever having had a worse fish sandwich if my life! That would include McDonald's and Wendy's. It was super thin so there was very little meat. The breading was SATURATED with oil that tasted like it was used to cook something else. Maybe the fries that came with it? There was a mound of dripping coleslaw...much more coleslaw than meat, in fact. And to top it off, the bun was stale. 4) I attempted to order the margarita advertised on the menu (can't remember the name) but they were out whatever flavor juice it was supposed to be made with. All they had were plain margaritas with plain white salt (no Tajin). 5) Instead, I decided to just order a but either the tap was broken or they were out. Can't remember at this point but couldn't get a cider. This establishment should be ashamed of the food they served...on New Year's Eve nonetheless! It was only around 4:00pm so there was absolutely no excuse for being out of or unable to serve multiple things on the menu. You would think they'd be stocked in anticipation of the holiday crowds. The place was not busy at all, so they couldn't use that as an excuse. Most of the tables were empty and pretty much everyone was sitting at the bar. My husband is from New England and has spent a lot of time in Maine. He has never had a worse meal anywhere in the state. This was terrible first impression of Portland. Very disappointed! read more

Fun little pub with really great food. They have a large bar and then another room with lots of seating. We got a table for 10 people and we had plenty of room. The service was really great. They don't split the bill if it's over 6 people so just make sure you know that. They have so many beers on tap and ciders as well. The drinks are good too. I got the burger and it was really great. Everyone liked their food! A fun spot! read more

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This is one of my local GoTo restaurants. The staff is always friendly and fun and the food has always been delicious and fresh. I tried the short ribs this week and they did not disappoint!! read more

Went to The King's Head for lunch. Overall a great spot. The scotch eggs were a standout and among the best I've had. Good food and service make it a great spot for lunch. read more

I came here with my boyfriend on a road trip to Maine. We love this place. Everything we ordered was good. He liked the lamb burger and the mussels are definitely one of the best I've ever had. The haddock chowder is also one of the best in Maine. It's not common for us to find a Scotch egg anywhere near us, so it was nice to finally get to order and taste one. And it was delicious. The atmosphere is really cool with the old building brickwork, rustic bar, etc. It's also right by the water, which is neat. The beer list is pretty long with a good selection of different types of beer. The service was good. We had a great time. read more

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Excellent. Had the scotch eggs and mussels for lunch. Tasty! Only drawback...parking is horrid. read more

Stopped here for a quick beer and snack. Terrific beer selection. I had an IPA, spouse a lager, and we split three haddock tacos. As perfect as one could seek! Loved it and recommend. read more

The King's Head - 1 of 3 haddock tacos - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Good place to stop by. Large bar and lots of tables Only 2 women on staff but they rocked it, great service and friendly. Great mixed drinks also including one with draught nitro coffee (Bandito) we loved. Bartender gave us great recommendations of where to go, she was really nice - I think it was Mariah? We loved her read more

The cool name and reminiscent vibes of an old English pub will draw you in; the drinks will make you stay. Very cool pub located off the beaten path of old town Portland. I felt like it was a very fun spot to grab a drink or two before heading further into downtown. I did not order food but I did see many others getting something to snack on. It all looked great to me. Maybe next time I will try those eggs? read more

The good: Super cute space close to the water. We sat at the bar and ordered a couple drinks and a few appetizers which was great. The bad: drink prices. As a bar owner from another state I don't think I have ever seen such high prices on beer outside of a resort or tourist trap. Average $10+ for 8oz pours. The bartender told us that locals who are "members" get pint pours. read more

The King's Head is a quaint, cozy spot perfect to grab drinks and a quick bite. Much like the medieval pub it hopes to imitate, it is quietly tucked away in a stellar location just off of Commercial, just next to a wharf. The interior is spacious enough. Their signature stag's head, draped in string lights, is a fun touch I really enjoyed. Although I can't speak to their food, as I only had drinks, I did enjoy the two Cranberry Mules I ordered! The service was efficient and friendly, and they were far from empty on a Friday night. There's nothing quite wrong with the King's Head--it just isn't my cup of tea, as I find there are other, dimly-lit, cozy spots to grab a drink. It didn't necessarily 'grab me' or leave much of an impression, but it's worth trying. read more

A lot of character at this very hip hipster English bar and restaurant. The service was excellent and Andrea was very bubbly and accommodating. The Scotch egg was delicious, however, given the high price would have loved two. The beer prices were a tad high not being 16 oz, but the atmosphere in the restaurant dulled the sadness. This restaurant is located on the wharf down from Union Street. After eating here, go to the gelato restaurant up the street. read more

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We were driving through Portland on a Saturday night on our way back to New Hampshire after visiting Freeport for the day. No reservations, so wandered a bit around the docks and Commercial, trying to find a place to grab dinner at 6 PM that didn't need a reservation or wasn't packed. King's Head wasn't our first choice, because we were looking for Italian or Mexican. We had parked in the nearby parking lot and had no luck elsewhere, so stopped in. So glad we did! Great ambiance (low lighting, somewhat of an English pub vibe I think they were going for) and friendly staff. Our waitress was attentive, even though she was clearly busy. Full bar. Got our drinks right away. They made me a flavored mule, which was not on the menu. My husband had the falafal sandwich. He reluctantly shared a bite. It was very flavorful and good. I had the short ribs and mashed potatoes. Beer braised, but no beer flavor, tender, and absolutely delicious. HUGE portion. I never get mashed potatoes at a restaurant, but these were seasoned well, not too lumpy, but not too creamy. The perfect comfort food. Was a little loud, and one guy was telling stories and swearing at the bar. We could hear him a whole room away, but other than that, great overall experience. read more

The King's Head - Short Ribs - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Burger looked delicious , but medium rare was cold and bloody, twice. Service was not attentive Too bad, I like this place for a beer, but eat somewhere else. read more

The ambiance was superb, just like a nice simple pub. We ordered the brussles sprouts and fish and chips. The sprouts were very tasty. The fish and chips were excellent. read more

This was a recommendation from a new friend. Can't say enough great things!!! We had fish and chips, and the Buffalo chicken sandwich with salad. The French fries with vinegar sauce are fantastic !! Our servers/ bartenders Lindsey and Alyssa knew everything, made amazing drinks, especially the margarita. They have a well stocked bourbon list, and the craft beers are top notch. Can't wait to try the scotch egg! read more

I've been here a couple of time and yes, I'm a fan. It's not in an obvious location, so unless you're looking for it, you might walk by the street / dock, where it is located. A lot of locals settle in down here. When you walk in, you're immediately facing the bar crowd and they all look to see if they know you. Like the show Cheers I guess. Darker wood atmosphere. Cozy, pub like. easy place to just hang out. The staff is somewhat friendly. They will help when you walk in, but it feels like their obligation, not overly welcoming. Don't let that deter you. The drink menu is great. Local beers for days...craft beers for days. The food menu is not huge, but everything on it is top quality. The food is so good! The portions are fairly large as well be warned. The prices were decent for everything. If you are looking for an easy place for drinks and bite to eat, I would recommend this location. There's plenty of pay parking near by off of commercial street. read more

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Ordered the lamb burger. Oof. Came with a minuscule amount of French fries that were cut into 1/2 long pieces. Guinness was almost room temperature as well. read more

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Classic British pub , enjoy going here even got the scotch eggs , fish and chips are delicious Over all really good fun , amazing staff , a real treat to go read more

Food was excellent - 4.5 stars. We had Brussels, pretzels with beer cheese, wings and flatbread for apps and all were great. If you like wings on the crispy side be sure to request. Everything was prepared as we asked and tasted great. For dinners we had soup, fries, Greek salad, burger and cheesesteak. Everything was very good. Cheesesteak was slightly greasy but had great taste. Atmosphere was VERY VERY quiet. Maybe because it was a Monday but it was half full and still like a library. Not sure if that's the usual vibe or just a one-off. But definitely a great spot. read more

Great beer and food choices. Service is spectacular. Always visit when we are in town.

Cool hole in the wall. Super simple, cozy atmosphere. Great spot for fall / winter drinks.

We wanted to love this place. The beer list is great, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and there's more on the menu I'd like to try. However, the kitchen was SLOW. We came in on a Monday. There were probably 7-9 parties total, some not eating. We got our drinks quickly, then waited for about 30 minutes for our apps, the scotch egg and bacon wrapped dates. Both YUMMY. We then waited 45-60 minutes for our food to come out. The burger on special, small order of fries, and a bowl of squash soup were good and should not have taken, in our opinion, almost an hour to come out. This was never addressed by our server. I would've appreciated a "just checked on your order...", "kitchen has to hand-cut your fries..", something. Would like to go back and give them another shot. Not sure if we will. read more

If I could leave 0 starts I would . The worst dinning experience. Thirty minutes to get our drinks out. We had to follow up twice for our ordered drinks until they were brought to us . We were not even offered water. After the long wait we ended up with the wrong drink orders, when we politely brought this to the waitress's attention that the wrong beers where poured, she began to argue the beers where correct until she checked with the bar then realized this was the incorrect beer. It also took thirty minutes for a lukewarm coffee. Forty five minutes later when the food finally came the waitress missed three of our parties orders meals having to then place the three meals after half our party had their meals. Three people in our party were left sitting hungry, two of those being very hungry children. The whole experience was awful and service was un-acceptable. When we brought this to the waitresses attention, she was rude , annoyed and demeaning. I am completely appalled by the experience . With so many options for food and drinks in town . I would suggest to skip this place unless you want to leave hungry and in poor spirits . I want to thank the business of how they handled the negative experience. The manager quickly responded and did her best to rectify the issue and addresses the matter! I hope to return and experience better serve as the food we did receive was very good. read more

Service is incredible here! I wish I'd taken note of our waiters name cause he was amazing and had such great knowledge of the menu. We came in just to grab a couple beers and eat a light snack and this place was just perfect. Super cute and rustic vibe with good beer selections and we only got to try the Scotch Egg but wow let me tell you we will come back if it's only to eat those again. What a weird, random dish but it's amazing! Just try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Stopped in for dinner tonight and enjoyed a nice seaside dinner. They've currently got a large outdoor seating area along with indoor seating available as well. I had the macaroni which was pretty good but nothing special and oddly expensive at 18 dollars. I wasn't impressed with the portion size for the price but eh. I also had a very tasty local draft beer. Our waiter was very friendly and enjoys his job. I loved the location near the water but it's a little bit off the main commerce street area so you'll have to look for it. Nice place and a good spot for a drink and bite to eat! read more

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I'm sorry for the Kings' Head if their business is suffering at all right now, but selfishly I'm a bigger fan now than ever. Outside seating! I don't remember if this existed before and they just expanded it, or if it's all new by necessity, but the nicely spaced al fresco is treating me right. No real covering, but not a ton of sun in the afternoon and your right next to the water for the occasional breeze. Perhaps you'll get to hear the ol chanties from the nearby lobster boats, which in my case last time was a Taylor Swift song. Most recently had one of the better buffalo chicken sandwiches of my life. Photo posted and tell me that doesn't look divine. So.damn.good. Chicken fried crunchy-crispy, juicy inside, stout enough bun to hold up to blue cheese and buffalo (and also not doused in either). It is a touch spicy if that's an issue, but just a solid, solid sandwich. Their bacon, chicken ranch is also pretty good, but to me it needs something sweet like tomato, or acidic, maybe even just some sri-racha so it's not just all savory, but hey, it's called a bacon, chicken, ranch so WTF am I talking about. Fries are also very good and I base my life around knowing which restaurants have good fries. You won't find any beer bargains but the selection is top notch. I've had some service issues over the years here... just the usual sassy bartenders (guys too) that joke around with the regulars, which is great and funny until you've been waiting 20+ minutes with an empty beer glass when it's not busy. Beer under the bridge though as they seem to be on their game more, even with people now sitting outside instead of at the bar (they still do have limited inside bar seats too). Next time I'm hankering for a buffalo chicken sandwich, only one will do. read more

The King's Head - Spot-on buffalo chicken sandwich. - American Near Me - Portland, Maine