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The Kings Arms, Canterbury, Kent

The Kings Arms

4.7
4.7
234 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Situated in the sought after Elham Valley, this beautiful Grade II pub, The Kings Arms, has been restored to its royal glory in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. With local ales and craft beers, a carefully curated wine list inclusive of some of the best of the Garden of England's wines on offer and Gastro pub food done to the very highest standard from our acclaimed award winning chefs, this historical pub will be the perfect centrepiece to this picturesque village.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01303 840242
  • Website
    https://thekingsarmselham.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    St Mary's Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6TJ
  • Neighborhood
    Elham
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bar menu.

    £5.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Available every Monday lunch time, we only offer our bar menu.
    Bar menu. Photo

Menu

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What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kings Arms offers a charming country pub experience with "fabulous food" and "excellent service." Guests praise the cozy decor, warm log fires, and attentive staff. The outdoor seating area is a hit, especially in warm weather. Known for "amazing Sunday roasts" and a welcoming atmosphere, it's perfect for special occasions or a casual meal.

234 Reviews

  1. Liz

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great company great atmosphere we took some friends over from Australia. They loved the food enjoyed the atmosphere and surroundings. We will be back.

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  2. Neil

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience-very nice environment. Good service and lovely food.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kent

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've always given 5* reviews but New Year's Eve was disappointing. Food was very below that which I normally experience. Aubergine fritters were soggy. Wellington was not what one would expect but rather two small short crust pastry enclosed pies. And the truffle cheese I'd pre ordered was not available but rather than tell me that, I was served plain cheese (they did remove the cost from the bill, but then we returned it without eating it). We were (politely but totally unexpectedly) asked to vacate our table after an hour as the entertainment needed to be set up, which meant we had no opportunity to order dessert. Really very disappointed, but wine was good, and staff were (as always) pleasant. Shame though. Will return to The Pig next NYE.

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  4. Nina

    Kent

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Entering the pub was a delight, this was our first visit. Bar staff were sharp and attentive. Restaurant was quite plain and lacking in atmosphere considering it was New Year’s Eve. Food was pretty poor, considering the cost we felt this was not value for money. Our 2 guests chose a pre-ordered dish, which was £45 per person which had to be sent back and the replacement sadly was not much better. The manager did however only charge for one which was appreciated. On a positive note the wine was reasonably priced and pleasant which was very refreshing! Overall the staff were very pleasant. We realise New Years Eve is a difficult night and we would perhaps book again at a quieter time.

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  5. Tim

    London

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Top restaurant prices, not matched by the level of service

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  6. Stephen

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would recommend. Excellent food and service. Also liked that there was no service charge added to bill, and there was the choice of adding a tip.

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  7. John

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening music a little noisy but that's what you expect on Christmas Eve, lovely food and great service. we had a great time

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  8. andy

    Kent

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb table , decor and food.. we had a lovely evening

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  9. Karen

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good quality food in a beautiful venue and location. Wine is VERY expensive - £27 for two large glasses of sauvignon blanc.

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  10. Louise

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere made our experience all the better!

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The Kings Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Kings Arms

St Mary's Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6TJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Elham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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