The History of The King’s Head, Roehampton

The King’s Head dates all the way back to 1485 when the pub was known as The Bull, making it the oldest secular building in Wandsworth Borough. It was then renamed The King’s Head in 1617, meaning the pub had been around for over 500 years before it was closed by the former owners in 2006. 

The pub then stood abandoned for 6 years with break-ins and other structural problems. Applications to turn it in to residential units were coming through to the council, but being a Grade II listed building, none were approved. However, in 2010, property developer St James, Youngs Pubs and Wandsworth council all worked together to restore the pub, and in 2012 it reopened it’s doors to the people of Roehampton. 

The King’s Head is one of Young’s oldest pubs, meaning that is handled with the utmost care. Our most recent refurbishment (2024) saw just a new lick of paint and a slight fix up to the garden, keeping it as close to it’s original form as we can. Tightly nestled between Richmond Park,  Putney Heath, university of Roehampton and the residents of Roehampton, meaning we serve a large mix of people, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!