Keenness to make most of pub’s potential

THE new landlady at the King’s Head in Wells says that running her own pub is a dream come true.

Krystal Axe took over at the end of June from Barbara Tlustochwicz, who had been the licensee since the King’s Head reopened in November 2021 after a £560,000 makeover, having been closed for more than five years. Now Krystal is determined to put her own stamp on the High Street pub, and has already begun making changes to add to its appeal.

She has 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and moved to the King’s Head from the John Gregory in Weymouth with her partner Dan Atkins, who has a key role as one of the Wells pub’s chefs.

“When I first came up I thought it’s got so much potential, and now I’m trying to utilise that,” said Krystal.

A breakfast menu has been launched, available from 9am each day, and a Mums’ Meet group has been started in the function room on Thursdays from 3.30pm-6pm. This might be extended to morning weekday sessions once the school summer