Kings Head: Pub in Wandsworth, London

The Kings Head in SW17 is a food-led pub that takes the calendar seriously. Its programme tends to lean into the big dates of the year, so an evening here often feels tied to a season rather than a trend. Autumn brings costume nights. Winter brings festive menus and a run of celebrations that carries from Boxing Day into New Year. These are the kind of evenings people plan around, so it helps to look ahead. Go for the occasion if you want a room with a bit of ceremony. Go for the food if you want something more everyday. Either way, the kitchen is the anchor, and the events are built around it rather than the other way round.