The pub was rescued from almost certain oblivion by Everard's Brewery in the summer of 2014. It had been a struggling Punch leasehold which had seen no investment for decades. The brewery invested a lot of time and money in transforming the place from a run down tatty pub into a classic village local. The thatched building itself must be one of the oldest in the village and probably dates back to the 17th century. It retains two bars, and the former public on the left has been restyled into a comfy snug. The L-shaped main bar on the right has very low ceilings and beams (so beware!). This in turn leads to a contemporarily furnished restaurant area on an upper level, giving access to the extensive patio garden and smoking area. Fortunately, this pub was spared much of the internal structural devastation wreaked during the 1970's when it was owned by Watneys. As of April 22nd 2025, the Old King's Head was sold by Everard's and reverted to the ownership of Punch Taverns. Opening hours may vary.