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Ye Olde King's Head


3.5 of 5 stars 45 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, European, English
  • Neighbourhood: West
  • 116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • (310) 451-1402
  • Price range: £1-12 ($1-$20)

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Boring.
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2 Nov 2009

Boring. more

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3 of 5 stars
Burbank, CA
22 Jun 2009

We went this past weekend, hoping for a great night out. It ended up being just OK. When we first walked by the pub section to get to the restaurant, there were people on the patio smoking like chimneys and every other word out of their mouths was the "F" word - loudly. You would think that having the ocean... more

A classic
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27 Apr 2009

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5 of 5 stars
California
23 Jan 2009

Here is the deal, unless you literally accost some random standing female and get her to admit she is a waitress you will not receive service. That said, once you do all will be forgiven. The fish and chips are the best. Great and I mean great ambiance. It's an institution and long may it rule. Hail Britania. more

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Denver
6 Sep 2008

I went to this pub on my own last year and thought it was a great place for close to authentic English food and beer run by people from London. I travelled to Santa Monica again with some American and Indian friends, and me being British insisted that we come to this place to try some good old English pub... more

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28 Aug 2008

best fish and chips more

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27 Aug 2008

Great place for a beer. more

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5 of 5 stars
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30 Jul 2008

Our favorite English pub food- memories of our trip to England. more

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18 Jul 2008

Good hangout, great atmosphere. more

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3 of 5 stars
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6 Jul 2008

So many good memories here! Thanks to my friend Jacinda for introducing me to it more years ago than I care to mention. English food is comfort food and this place has always felt warm and homey to me (sit inside though, the patio is too noisy with all the buses passing by!). more

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Ye Olde King's Head Address

116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 451-1402
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.