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The Kings Arms, Canterbury, Kent

The Kings Arms

4.7
4.7
208 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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

Experiences

  • Curry Night

    Multiple dates available
    Curry Night
    Curry Night photo

Menu

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What 208 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Kent

    Best Ambience

  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kings Arms offers a "magnificent experience" with excellent food, service, and wines. The beautifully refurbished venue, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions or a cozy meal. Patrons rave about the "amazing meals," "fantastic steak," and "faultless" Sunday roasts. Dog-friendly and ideal for family gatherings, it's a place to return to time and again.

208 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Sunday roast I’ve had in ages. Portions were very generous & all ingredients were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be going back there again. Staff were very attentive & polite & the pub itself was exquisite. Highly recommended.

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  2. Jane

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous Sunday lunch! We were a party of 11, gathering for a special occasion. Communication with booking and preordering was friendly and easy. We were given a lovely welcome on arrival, good service throughout, and enjoyed the most delicious Sunday roast. Meat was tender and vegetables perfectly cooked. Selection of lovely starters. Any extra requests were met willingly. The ambiance and surroundings in the Kings Arms were both warm and stylish (including the toilets and toitetries) -especially appreciated by the family down from London and most discerning friends :) Exceptional, thank you!

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  3. Jean

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a lovely country pub with charming decor, good food and very attentive service. I've never eaten in the outside space but it looks a lovely area to enjoy in the warmer weather.

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  4. Jenny

    Devon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant/pub Fabulous food (with exception of the cod roe snack which none of us were keen on sorry ) Love the way the place has been designed from entrance courtyard to the loos . Lovely fires, candles And staff Sorry we were a group of 6 so were (probably)!! making noise

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  5. Susan

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A super restaurant, very good food and excellent service.

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  6. Mike

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant, friendly staff, very attentive. Food always to a high standard with an excellent variety to suit most pallets. Decor lovely, inside and out. Easy parking. Always recommending to friends.

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  7. Alex

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely lovely food, great service. The atmosphere was warm and homely which gave it a lovely vibe. We would definitely like to come back and try the other meals on the menu. Only thing I will say is where we sat was a little too close to the other table. Everytime we got up to go to the toilet our bums were brushing past and vice versa.

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  8. Tom

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday roast, best one we have had out for sure. Starters and desserts offered a great variety of options that you wouldn't find elsewhere. Which made our dining experience unique. Will definitely be back. Service and general experience was excellent.

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  9. Julie

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely to return to the kings arms 3 of us ordered the Barnsley lamb chop which was superb

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  10. Debra

    Kent

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food and service in a beautiful environment!

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The Kings Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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