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The Kings Arms, Canterbury, Kent

The Kings Arms

4.6
4.6
278 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
St Mary's Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6TJ

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 278 people are saying

The Kings Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kings Arms is a delightful village pub praised for its "superb food and service" and "charming decor." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "cosy atmosphere," with many highlighting the "fantastic" and "delicious" meals. Though a few note occasional service delays, the inviting ambiance and "lovely outdoor courtyard" make it a compelling choice for diners.
278 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We went here on a Saturday evening at 5 30pm for a birthday meal. The location is lovely. Set in a very pretty square in the village. As soon as we walked inside however, we were hit with very loud live music from a singer in the main bar. The staff did not greet us so I had to get their attention which was particularly difficult over the noise. We were taken to our table and assured the music would stop at 6. Unfortunately however it carried on for a further 40 mins. The waitress apologised and informed us that it was a longer set given it was a bank holiday weekend. The food was ok. I feel the menu lacked vegetarian options and my daughter's burger was overcooked. My husband enjoyed his meal. We probably won't return although it's a pretty location. I feel there should be a warning when making a booking if there is going to be loud music.

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  2. Kate

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have just experienced the most disappointing meal at the Kings Arms. The service was appalling and rude. My husband ordered a steak and asked for medium rare. It arrived blue and cold so cold the butter didn’t even melt. As we were with a group of friends, he did not make a fuss until our friend said you’re not eating you should say something that steak is terrible He then did ask the waitress and she replied that she would only charge for 50% of the The dish She then came back and started to tell us this is not the way to handle it and we should’ve asked earlier Her manner and tone was so rude it was embarrassing in front of our friends It ruined the whole evening, which is very disappointing as we’ve all been looking forward to coming to the Kings arms

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  3. Diane

    Kent8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good service and delicious food that is freshly cooked. We felt very comfortable and other diners were friendly. We enjoyed the music too. We sat inside for our meal and went into the outside area for our coffee. The loos are also really tasteful and clean.

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  4. Judith

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful village pub, lovely food although probably just a little on the pricey side for a pub, very nice service. Overall a great experience

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  5. Charles

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable early evening meal at the charming KA. Definitely worth a stop on anybody’s trip ~ prepare to be charmed by this lovely pub set in courtyard and church.

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  6. Stephen

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub, good range of drinks, really lovely building, well decorated. Staff all friendly, food lovely . Would recommend.

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  7. Sonia

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful country pub with super service and delicious food. Easy to park outside the pub too.

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  8. Sue

    Jersey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting varied menu, delicious hot food, excellent service, lovely old pub sensitively modernised and refurbished, will definitely visit again.

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  9. Rach VIP

    Kent2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were very friendly and lovely. The food took a very very long time to arrive - there were only a few tables in the restaurant as a Monday morning. We had no starters just main and dessert and we were there from 1.30-4.30. We were happy to chat but strange how long it took. Food was very good and we enjoyed it. Staff kindly did a birthday Happy Birthday plate for our friend. Of course as with all restaurants now it felt expensive. 3 people and with voluntary tip was £180 (this included one glass of wine and 5 pints) With these kind of prices expectations are high. It was good but not exceptional as price would suggest.

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  10. lee

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great menu options and drinks selection.. Welcoming and friendly staff.

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The Kings Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
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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