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The Kings Arms, Canterbury, Kent

The Kings Arms

4.6
4.6
258 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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

  • Steak Night

    Multiple dates available
    Experience our steak night every Thursday from 5:30pm -8:30pm with a selection of steaks and a great deal - Two Bavette steaks with a house bottle of white or red wine for £45.00. We do also run our normal A la'Carte menu along side this.
    Steak Night photo

  • Bar menu.

    GBP 5.00 per person

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

  • Curry Night

    Multiple dates available
    Curry Night
    Curry Night photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kings Arms offers an inviting atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "exquisite interior" and "cosy decor," making it perfect for celebrations and casual dining. The menu features standout dishes like the Sunday roast and fillet steak. A must-visit for delightful dining experiences!

258 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality of food was superb, full of flavour and very well presented. The ambience was lovely, relaxing and we spent a great couple of hours relaxing over Sunday roast. Definitely recommend

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  2. Lydia

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere, food, service were top notch. Would highly recommend the kings Arm. The owners make you feel very welcome and nothing is to much for them, they accommodate to your every need. We stayed in the cockpit cottage right next to the pub and were very impressed at the standard by which it has been refurbished. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

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  3. Richard

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food yet again at the king's Arms. Best starter, Crispy pork bites with sweet and hot sauce, followed by the best liver and bacon I have ever eaten. Delicious raspberry cheesecake for desert. The presentation is detailed and superb. Service was excellent, smooth, friendly and super efficient. We both felt that for such brilliant, quality food and a great all round experience, the price was excellent! Many, many thanks.

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  4. Linda

    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve eaten here many times. We were given menus but not the “Light Bites” menu, this has happened previously. We asked for the menu and were handed a beer mat with I think 3 choices on it, one of them bring the chicken and bacon ciabatta that we’d had and enjoyed before. I wasn’t impressed with the beer mat menu, indeed it was almost as if they were saying “here you are, peasants!” The person serving us was sloppily dressed and reached over both of us to grab the salt & pepper without an excuse me. Overall, I wasn’t impressed which is a real shame.

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  5. Louise

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely amazing! We had a Roast, so delicious, amazing portions! Desserts were brilliant too! Great service! Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

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  6. John

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Without doubt one of the best meals had in the local area. Great service and convivial atmosphere - thank you and looking forward to our next visit! John McL

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  7. Jono

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely warm table for four with a baby chair in the lower glass walled seating area on a Thursday Steak night. Great service, really good food. Can’t wait for a return visit.

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  8. Julie

    VIP

    London

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely gastro pub. Love it here but on this occassion our food was luke warm, and my fish was really really salty.

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  9. Ben

    Edinburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent we love it here and the atmosphere and setting

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  10. Fiona

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday dinner was amazing! Beautifully cooked sirloin beef, with very tasty vegetables and potatoes! The cauliflower cheese was delicious lots of lovely tasty cheese? After eating this I was full but the rest of my party ordered and ate some delicious sweets! Sticky toffee pudding was superb! Thank you for a lovely eating experience!

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The Kings Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 258 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Kings Arms

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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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