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King's Arms Tavern, Williamsburg, VA

King's Arms Tavern

4.7
4.7
5893 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • 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

  • Neighborhood
    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

What 5,893 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 Ambiance

  • 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.

5,894 Reviews
  1. Babette

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our NYE experience was amazing! It was well worth the special price for the food & wine.

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  2. Vicki

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking to step back in time and have a wonderful meal than this is the place for you. The New Years Eve event was wonderful. Food is always good. Servers were on top of everything. Music and entertainment were good and relevant to the era.

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  3. russell

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Skip the business. Overpriced, half the food that is not special. These taverns have almost doubled in price in 15 years, portions are smaller and its not fresh.

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  4. Paul

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun experience, would recommend to others visiting Colonial Williamsburg.

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  5. Joseph

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Despite having a reservation, we still had to wait over 30 minutes to be seated.  The waiting area was small, crowded, hot, and there were no seats to sit on while waiting.

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    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was lovely and the meal was a favorite of my family’s. My kids were treated as well as the adults and their food was delicious too. Will definitely be back whenever we come back to Williamsburg.

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  7. Frances

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  8. William

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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

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  9. Cher

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant evening. Hadn’t realized when making the reservation that could be seated upstairs so needed to take extra care and time with the staircase. The service was excellent though and the food was tasty although the menu was pretty limited and pricey. Unlikely to dine there again given the abundant options in the area but we are glad they have had this experience this one time.

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  10. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 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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FAQs

King's Arms Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 5893 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for King's Arms Tavern

416 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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