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Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica

4.6 (284)
$30 and under
American
116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica, California has been open for over 40 years. It has developed an amazing reputation as among the most recognizable, finest British pubs in the USA. We have a casual comfortable dining room with Fireplace in the cooler months and an outdoor heated patio where patrons can sit and enjoy the restaurant’s delicious food. There is also a Private Dining room available and Afternoon Tea is served Mon - Sat 11.30am-4pm. (Private room also available for Baby & Bridal Showers)

Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica provides patrons with the look and feel of Britain right in California. It has something that will appeal to everyone and offers a traditional British Breakfast and British favorites such as Fish & Chips, Bangers and Mash and Shepherd’s pie, along with some healthier options, Salads, Curries and Vegetarian dishes. Come taste Britain in the heart of Santa Monica.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea, British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We can cater any of our Menu in large Chafing dishes - please call or email for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private Dining Room available for Meetings, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Afternoon Tea, Special Birthdays - please call or e-mail for further information
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Traditional Afternoon Tea

    $35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Traditional Afternoon Tea (or Vegetarian) - A selection of finger sandwiches, savory bites, freshly baked scones with Devonshire cream and preserves and a selection of pastries. Specialty tea or coffee. Royal Tea $40 Includes a glass of Champagne, Mimosa or Kir Royale. Available Monday to Saturday 11.30am to 4pm. Private parties also available - Excellent for Baby Showers & Bridal Showers (for parties of 6 or more please call Christine 310 451 1402).

What 284 people are saying

Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica offers a delightful British experience with "the best fish & chips in LA" and a "fantastic" afternoon tea complete with vegetarian options. The British ambiance is "authentic," and the service is "attentive but not intrusive." It's a charming spot for both meals and a traditional English tea.
284 Reviews
  1. Glen VIP

    Los Angeles53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been a customer myv since 1981 and was very disappointed with the quality of the food recently. The shrimp cocktail used to be five giant plump prawns but what we got were shrimp “on a diet”, small like what you would expect on on a small salad, but still charged the same price. The traditional curry was very salty and not very tasty. Otherwise it was a good experience.

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  2. Irl

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time! Food was great. Loved the British ambience.

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  3. Slifoxbr VIP

    Los Angeles37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for afternoon tea and enjoyed it. Food was good and service was great. Nice place to relax with friends and chat.

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  4. Robin VIP

    Los Angeles35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience here. Good food, service, and ambience.

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  5. eatforfour VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our very favorite fish and chips in all of LA. Succulent big pieces with crispy beer batter. Love the desserts as well. Only time we stray away from our usual King order of fish and chips is when we have out of town guests and we’ll order up some bangers and mash to have a variety.

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  6. Elisa VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the afternoon tea and it was fantastic! I’m a vegetarian and there are plenty of good options there! The kit royale is yummy!!

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  7. Tatiana VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is great experience if you want to have a traditional English tea! I would definitely recommend it, I loved the tea sets. There was also plenty of food!

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  8. Abby VIP

    Austin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here many times on what I think is the best fish & chips in LA, but finally experienced the afternoon tea this week. We had a lovely time in the cozy back room with all the English royalty heads on the wall. I appreciate that the vibe is much more “British” versus so many tea houses that have an extremely flowery, feminine decor. The value of the tea service can’t be beat and the menu was spot on. Had a great loose leaf Earl Grey served, and the service was attentive but not intrusive. If I hadn’t needed to go back to work, I would’ve stayed for a few pints on the pub side. Our tea service confirmed that the Kings Head will continue to be a favorite for me & my family.

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  9. Kieron

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the L.A. area's finest English Pub experience. Great food to boot at fair prices. Parking can be a challenge and expensive. Walk here from a few blocks away if you can.

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  10. kristin

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christine is the best tea host ever. Book by phone to guarantee an indoor table.

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FAQs

Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 451-1402.

Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica

116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We can cater any of our Menu in large Chafing dishes - please call or email for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private Dining Room available for Meetings, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Afternoon Tea, Special Birthdays - please call or e-mail for further information
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