The Kings Arms

Name: The Kings Arms
Address: St Mary's Rd, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom, CT4 6TJ
Telephone: 01303 840242
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (293)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

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

What 293 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
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Great for outdoor dining
Kent
Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Kings Arms offers a "beautiful location" with "fantastic food" and "great service" in a charming and well-decorated pub. Diners appreciate the "friendly atmosphere" and varied menu options. While it can be busy, the staff remain attentive. Some find the noise level high during events, but overall, it's a delightful dining experience.

293 Reviews

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Ted VIP
Dorset11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. The staff were harried - too busy or not enough staff
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Robert
Caribbean5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ate here with 2 friends who were visiting the area for the first time. Last Friday evening at 6.30pm the pub was very crowded and VERY noisy with the drawing of "the key in the box raffle" . Our waiter explained what was going on and told us that the noise level would subside later. We could not hear ourselves speak at our table in the front of the pub. Eventually at around 7pm the noise subsided and the the background music could be heard. Food was excellent, service was very attentive and polite wihtougt being intrusive. We had a very pleasant 2 course meal. Warning ... the portions are very generous. The Chicken schnitzel was a half of chicken I would think. Dogs are allowed in the restaurant, which luckily was only one couple with 2 well behaved dogs, but this is becoming more common now, and in my opinion is getting out of control. We have eaten before several times and this Friday evening the food and service did not disappoint. Would we visit again on a Friday evening ? Probably after 7.30pm.
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Tracy VIP
Kent7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely meal and good service from the staff. Busy pub for a Tuesday so that’s good
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Fran
London12 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really sorry to say food was very disappointing, no where near the standards we have received at The Tiger or previous visits at The Kings Arms We won’t be going back Service was excellent a very attentive sweet young lady
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Jeanette
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good experience overall. However, upon arrival a welcoming smile from the bar staff would have nice.
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Gary VIP
Kent8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location with great service and fantastic food and always a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Geoffrey
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
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
Kent2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
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
Kent9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
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 on May 26, 2025
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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The Kings Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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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