The Kings Head is a proper Bexley village local that pulls double duty as both a traditional pub and a genuinely good Thai restaurant. You'll find pints and pad thai under the same historic roof, which sounds like a odd combo until you try the green curry and realise it works. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar while diners tuck into spring rolls — unpretentious, friendly, and refreshingly real.
A historic Bexley village pub where you'll get a proper pint alongside genuinely good Thai food — no pretence, just a warm welcome and a green curry worth coming back for.
Go early on weekend evenings — it gets busy with locals and tables fill up fast, especially for dinner service.
A proper village pub with a Thai kitchen that genuinely delivers
The Kings Head is one of those places that surprises you. From the outside, it's a classic Bexley village pub — historic facade, proper pub signage, the kind of building that's been a local landmark for generations. But step inside and you'll find a Thai kitchen turning out food that's genuinely good, not just "good for a pub." Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the Thai dishes, with the green curry and pad thai coming up again and again. The staff are regularly described as lovely and welcoming, and the atmosphere is the sort of relaxed, no-fuss vibe you want from a neighbourhood local.
It's not a gastropub trying to be fine dining — and that's exactly its charm. You can sit with a pint, have a proper Thai meal, and not feel like you need to be on your best behaviour. The value gets mentioned a lot too; people feel they're getting a good meal at a fair price, which is increasingly rare in London. Some reviews note it can get busy at peak times, and the decor is more "old-school pub" than "Instagram-ready," but honestly, that's part of the appeal. If you're in Bexley and want a relaxed dinner that doesn't take itself too seriously, this is your spot.