Richard took over the King of Prussia in July 2006, his cooking is good value Welsh cuisine, with a cosmopolitan twist. All meals are freshly cooked to order and food is fresh and sourced from local suppliers when possible. The restaurant is informal and you can eat from the same menu in the lounge area. The specials board changes daily and reflects the changing seasons. Fresh fish arrives daily from Plymouth harbour. The desserts are very tempting although perhaps not to good for the waistline! The Welsh cheese slate offers local among other cheeses. All food is complimented by a full wine listand a selections of beers, lagers, spirits and cold drinks.
Richard trained for two years as a chef at Pontypool college and has held various positions at The Celtic Manor, The Bear Hotel & The Saracens Head before taking over The King of Prussia. Richard was born into the restaurant trade with his parents owning The Horse & Jockey Inn and The Hardwick for 26 years. Richard welcomes any suggestions to improve on your meal or service by using the feedback form on the contacts page.
Brief History
The area known as Prussia was inhabited in early times by West Slavic tribes, ancesors of the modern Poles, in the west and Baltic tribes, closely related to Lithuanians in the East. Sometime after the 7th Century the area was invaded and settled by pagan German tribes later known as Prussians. In 1657 after an invasion by the Swedes, Poland surrendered sovereignty over Ducal Prussia and became the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussias power grew and in 1772 under King Friedrich II governed vast areas of Northern Europe.
A major event in German history was the defeat of France in the Franco Prussian war in 1871 when Otto Von Bismark became Chancellor and Willhelm II became Emperor of Germany (Kaiser) and ruled until Germany's defeat in World War 1. Frederick William IV was the King of Prussia (1840-61). In 1857 his mental condition necessitated a temporary (later permanent) regency of his brother who succeeded him as William I.
It is believed that one of these two kings stayed at this Inn around this period and hence the name became The King of Prussia. It is not known what the Inn was previously called. The King has seen many changes in its history, we only hope that you enjoy your visit in this modern day.
