The Kings Arms

4.7

269 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood 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
01303 840242
Website
https://thekingsarmselham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

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

Mother's Day
Mar 30, 2025 only
Experience a wholesome family day celebrating all mothers, with our delicious Mother's Day menu, 3 courses for £55.00 pp, with all Mothers receiving a complementary glass of bubbles. Please read all T&C's before booking your reservation. A non-refundable £10 deposit pp required at the time of booking along with card details to secure the reservation. Any amendments to the table must be made 48 hours prior to your reservation. If your table is to cancel within 48 hours then we reserve the right to charge your card for the full amount per person (£55.00). In the event of a no show then we reserve the right to charge your card for the full amount per person (£55.00). A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all tables.

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Kent
Gastro Pub

Review summary

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The Kings Arms offers a charming atmosphere with "excellent food" and "incredibly polite and helpful staff." Guests appreciate the beautifully renovated setting and "wonderful service." Highlights include a "magnificent experience for special occasions" and a dog-friendly policy. While some found prices steep, the overall dining experience is highly recommended.

269 Reviews

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Rach VIP
Kent2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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lee
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very well, prepared food, pleasant to the eye as well, very good, friendly and prompt service and nice ambience. A good wine list and as an added bonus of the pub is dog friendly too. Highly recommended.
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SteveK
Kent7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, excellent service, food and drink. This group of pubs provides a brilliant place to meet with friends. Marquis, Tiger and KA are all go to destination venues. We will be returning soon.
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Lucy
Surrey2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved my birthday celebrations at the Kings Arms, complete with a birthday treat ice cream. Everything was great really enjoyed it, thanks!
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Glen
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten at the Kings arms a number of times always a beautiful meal.
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Tina
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This pub is outstandingly beautiful. I’d be happy to sit there for hours just looking! As with the others in this group inside and out are a delight. So I’d go back just for that. The menu looks interesting but I think sometimes the results didn’t quite live up to the expectations. Perhaps it was a bad day for the chef - I longed to be able to write a rave review. The service was quiet and good - not the very friendly ( too friendly?) service in the sister Tiger. We will go again to hopefully be able to write that rave hooray!
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lindsey
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a special lunch today with some friends. Love the environment at this venue. Very cosy too with both log burners going. Service was fast and food delicious. Will come again!
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steve
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and service, great atmosphere! Lovely lunch.
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Diane
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always it’s a delight to go to the Kings Arms for any occasion. Last night it was for my Husband and Sins birthday - yes same day! The evening was without exception lovely. Food delightful with a new menu since our last visit which wasn’t that long ago and the service top notch. Well done crew at the KA.
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The Kings Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
https://thekingsarmselham.com/
Phone number
01303 840242

The Kings Arms

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Dining areas

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Experiences

Mother's Day

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What 269 people are saying

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