The Kings Arms

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

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   Geoffrey

   Kent1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent. The waiter was very attentive without being overly obtrusive. He was just aware all the time if it looked as though we needed service. We were seated near a speaker and the music was a little loud for my taste.
   

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   charles

   Kent1 review

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   the food and service was great and in a wonderful pub that has been brilliantly done up. however what spoilt it, was a family with three young children who were screaming and shouting and seemed to be being encouraged by the adults to be even more noisy. we were there for a business lunch and should have been able to discuss things in an atmosphere that was conducive for a discussion. we had to move as soon as we had finished our food as the children were getting even more noisy so that we could carry on our business discussion.
   

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   Clair

   Kent8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely pub, food was good and the staff were friendly
   

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   Mark

   Kent1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bit on the expensive side, though lovely location and good service. Had the fish pie, which was disappointing. Other diners happier with their choices.
   

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   Laura

   Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great menu choices, excellent food. Staff were attentive.
   

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   Nick

   Lancashire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went here for the second time this year, this time to celebrate our wedding anniversary with a decent meal and the food is excellent quality and decent portion sizes. Waitresses was very good and polite even if they was very busy ! Lovely ambience about the place with lots to look at and admire, whoever did the interior design surely has a good eye for it.
   

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   Darren

   Kent2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Been here several times before. Today was the first time I’ve been stuck in what to order for my main course. The new spring menu is uninspiring. There’s very little variety in there if you don’t want meat or normal pub faire. I had the scotch egg which was bland. I then had the ribeye steak which was chewy, tasteless and came with McDonald’s fries. They were gracious enough to take this off the bill. I know this place can do better but after this visit I’ll be thinking twice about coming back. There prices seem to have crept up as well and tbh for what they’re charging now it isn’t worth it.
   

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   Karen VIP

   London8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, staff and service always excellent. Nice atmosphere inside and out!
   

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   Janet

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was really tasty and nicely presented without being fussy. Portion sizes were just right, not too much and not too little, enough to feel replete after three courses. All the staff were helpful and attentive without being overbearing.
   

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    Victoria

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    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.
    

    The Kings ArmsResponded on April 28, 2025

    Dear Victoria, We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet expectations, especially on what should have been a special occasion. We sincerely apologise for the disruption caused by the live music and the delay in being seated and greeted. We understand how frustrating that must have been, especially during a birthday celebration. Your feedback regarding the music not ending as scheduled, we can only apologise, usually our music on Saturdays ends at 6pm but due to it being Easter Weekend the singer did an extra 30 minutes. We appreciate your comments on the vegetarian options and food quality. We strive to cater to a variety of dietary preferences. We hope that this experience hasn't put you off from returning and giving us another try. Many Thanks, Meg - Assistant Manager
    

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