Pubs and Inns serving Food

The King's Head

Llangennith, Gower, Swansea SA13 1HX

Tel: 01792 386212  Fax: 01792 386477

e-mail: info@kingsheadgower.co.uk

website: www.kingsheadgower.co.uk

When the Stevens family took over the King's Head in 1988, it was what the name would suggest - a pub. They have transformed the long, low Welsh stone building opposite the ancient church into a fine inn. Rooms are new and separate from the pub in newly converted buildings offering top-class accommodation and excellent food. Comfort and luxury are the keynotes in the bedrooms, which feature restful, colour-co-ordinated décor and furnishings. The 27 rooms differ in size and design, but all have underfloor heating and sound-proofing, en suite bathroom with bath and power shower, wall-mounted wide-screen plasma TV, tea/coffee tray, alarm clock/radio and hairdryer. Some have wheelchair access, some have oversize baths, some command sea views, but all ensure an excellent night's sleep in this pleasant part of the world. Other amenities include ample car parking, lovely colourful borders and storage for surf boards - Llangennith is known as the surfing capital of The Gower, with a bay that stretches for three miles. The King's Head is an ideal base for exploring the lovely Gower Peninsula, much of which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, popular for walking, sailing, fishing, bird watching, painting, photography…or just sitting back and enjoying the views and the clean fresh air. The King's Head is also an excellent place for a meal, and in the restaurant an interesting menu and daily specials board offers a fine choice of dishes based as far as possible on Welsh produce (local farmers provide much of what goes into the kitchen). High-class pub-style dishes range from fish and shellfish specials to steak & kidney pie, pure Welsh lamb and beef, seasonal game, lasagne, chill and curries. There's always a choice for vegetarians, and children can choose from their own special menu.

And the King's Head remains what it once exclusively was - a delightful place for locals and visitors from further afield to meet for a chat and a drink. A wide choice of real ales heads the list of drinks served in the atmospheric bars, which features original beams holding up low ceilings, a black & amber tiled floor in the main bar, a huge oak beam sunk into the exposed brick over the fire and old photos with a nautical theme.

If coming from the M4, leave at J47 on to the A483 towards Swansea, then the A484 towards Llanelli. At the second roundabout take the B4295 through Gowerton to Llanrhidian then follow a minor road westward to Llangennith.

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