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King's Arms Tavern, Williamsburg, VA

King's Arms Tavern

4.7
4.7
5886 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
For parties larger than 6, please call for reservations (855)-240-3278 .
Originally opened by Jane Vobe in 1772, this authentic reproduction public house serves up a transporting experience for the senses in Colonial Williamsburg. Everything is true to the time period at King’s Arms Tavern, from the fashion sported by servers to the pewter candlesticks—all adding to an air of colonial elegance. Inspired by 18th-century recipes, but with updates to suit 21st-century tastes, tuck in to a chophouse menu featuring prime rib, pork chops, and more.

ADA Accessible dining is available in the Purdie Kitchen. Please note this colonial building is separate from King’s Arms Tavern. Please check-in at the front, and our host will escort guests to the Purdie Kitchen.

The taverns are located in the Historic Area, and not on a public street. The Tavern is a short walk from the Tavern Parking lot which is on Francis Street.

Additional information

  • Area
    Colonial Williamsburg
  • Parking details
    Tavern parking is located on Francis Street adjacent to the tavern.
  • Public transit
    CW Buses Only
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at King's Arms Tavern

    USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Begin your New Year's Eve celebrations with a delightful dinner at King's Arms Tavern. Enjoy a meticulously crafted five-course prix fixe dinner complemented by wines from our curated cellar, all while listening to music performed by our talented tavern musicians and experiencing the warm hospitality of our staff. Guests must be 21 years or older. $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prepaid reservations required. For reservations, call 1-844-714-3205 or book online. Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule at http://gowata.org/247/Route-15-Colonial
    New Year's Eve at King's Arms Tavern photo

What 5,886 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambience

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King's Arms Tavern offers a delightful colonial dining experience with "wonderful food and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent service," period-appropriate ambiance, and engaging historical narratives. Highlights include the prime rib and peanut soup. While the experience is "pricey," it is well worth it for history enthusiasts.

5,887 Reviews
  1. Frances

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my husband's 77th birthday after 3 funfilled days " bouncing " between Colonial Williamsburg and Christmas Town. The service was friendly but a bit uneven. We had the prime rib, duck, steak and " to stew a chote" pork shanks. Two in our party had peanut soup. All the food was good but pricey. Nice for a special occasion.

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  2. William

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Great dining experience.

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  3. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! The food was delicious, the live colonial music added greatly to the impact, and the information learned while in a quaint colonial setting was breathtaking!!!

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  4. Mimi

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience but hard to justify the price tag for mediocre food and service.

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  5. Julia

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived late and were seated immediately. Our server was very attentive and truly made the experience special for us.

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  6. Kellee

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Typically I rave about King's Arms, but the Christmas dinner was not the best experience. The food was on par, but the service was not very good. We did not get any of the typical inpretations or shows that you typically do, and the waitresses were clearly frazzled and overworked. They were out of some things on the menu, which for a shortened menu is disappointing. For $90+ per person plus 20% gratuity, I'm not sure if would do it again. I think CW needs to ensure there are enough workers for these types of nights - I felt sorry for the staff.

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  7. Judy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers excellent. Food delicious. Lovely ambience.

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  8. Denise

    VIP

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Miranda was a pleasant server. The beef arrived much rater than ordered and portion way too big. House cabernet not great. Out of a dessert choice by time we arrived. Bread pudding not great but chocolate torte good.

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  9. Christine

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Given this was a prepaid holiday meal you would think they would have been prepared for which they were not. We waited a half hour to be seated and weren’t until my husband inquired. We waited 45 minutes for our cocktails. My entree was overdone. The noise level included a screaming baby, clattering dishes and silverware in nearby service area. My choice of dessert they ran out. Overall $300 not well spent. Very disappointing. This is the worst review I have ever given, sorry to say.

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  10. Kathy

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love King’s Arms Tavern. Today was a Christmas Day special and service was a bit slow. The food and ambiance were wonderful.

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FAQs

King's Arms Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 5886 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for King's Arms Tavern

416 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Area
    Colonial Williamsburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Tavern parking is located on Francis Street adjacent to the tavern.
  • Public transit
    CW Buses Only
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine
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