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Dania Beach is surprising. It looks like a quiet little spot on the map separating two larger, more exciting places. To the north, Fort Lauderdale. To the south, Hollywood. In my 18 years in South Florida, I’d probably stopped in Dania no more than several times until recently, including two or three visits to Dania Jai Alai. But now that I’ve moved to Dania Beach, I’ve learned something. First, I’ve learned that this community actually is – well, yes, a quiet little spot on the map between two larger, more exciting places. That’s true. But it has a special charm that I hadn’t recognized before. That’s the second thing I’ve discovered. And for me, that’s the surprise of this small seaside city.
If you’re visiting north or south of Dania Beach, you might want to swing by for an afternoon. Or an evening. It feels small town around here, with stores that sell fishing rods and bait. Federal Highway in Dania is loaded with antique shops. There are some good small restaurants and cafes tucked into corners, places like Jimmie’s or Grace Café or Mundi’s. Jai Alai really is something worth seeing, a unique and fast-paced sport. Then there’s my favorite Dania stop – King’s Head Pub. I ate there three times last week. The food is excellent and goes way beyond normal pub food. How about rare seared tuna with a fresh seaweed salad? I haven’t tried that yet. But I did share an excellent pate and sausage platter with a French friend Wednesday night. The next night, I ate with another friend who had just returned from London and we both ordered the wonderful shepherd’s pie. On Friday, I popped in alone on a whim and enjoyed a chicken pot pie for a late-night dinner.
But as good as the food is, the atmosphere and staff are what make King’s Head such a genuine find. It doesn’t just look like a real English pub. It IS a real English pub, owned by a British gentleman who clearly knows what he’s doing. The décor and the vibe are as authentic as you can get. King’s Head’s bartenders and waitresses are always friendly and attentive too. One of them, Vi, is behind the bar nearly every night – and she’s great. Warm, sexy, talkative with everyone. She always gives her customers terrific service, usually with a good dose of humor tossed in for free. Prices are very reasonable and the customers tend to be friendly too. If you enjoy pubs, this is one of the best in South Florida. King’s Head is located at 500 East Dania Beach Boulevard. The phone is 954-922-5722. Drop in as you pass through this interesting town and see what you think. And make sure you say hi to Vi!
If you’re visiting north or south of Dania Beach, you might want to swing by for an afternoon. Or an evening. It feels small town around here, with stores that sell fishing rods and bait. Federal Highway in Dania is loaded with antique shops. There are some good small restaurants and cafes tucked into corners, places like Jimmie’s or Grace Café or Mundi’s. Jai Alai really is something worth seeing, a unique and fast-paced sport. Then there’s my favorite Dania stop – King’s Head Pub. I ate there three times last week. The food is excellent and goes way beyond normal pub food. How about rare seared tuna with a fresh seaweed salad? I haven’t tried that yet. But I did share an excellent pate and sausage platter with a French friend Wednesday night. The next night, I ate with another friend who had just returned from London and we both ordered the wonderful shepherd’s pie. On Friday, I popped in alone on a whim and enjoyed a chicken pot pie for a late-night dinner.
But as good as the food is, the atmosphere and staff are what make King’s Head such a genuine find. It doesn’t just look like a real English pub. It IS a real English pub, owned by a British gentleman who clearly knows what he’s doing. The décor and the vibe are as authentic as you can get. King’s Head’s bartenders and waitresses are always friendly and attentive too. One of them, Vi, is behind the bar nearly every night – and she’s great. Warm, sexy, talkative with everyone. She always gives her customers terrific service, usually with a good dose of humor tossed in for free. Prices are very reasonable and the customers tend to be friendly too. If you enjoy pubs, this is one of the best in South Florida. King’s Head is located at 500 East Dania Beach Boulevard. The phone is 954-922-5722. Drop in as you pass through this interesting town and see what you think. And make sure you say hi to Vi!
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 4:54 PM
No doubt the King's Head is a bright spot in an otherwise abysmal community.
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