Kings Arms in Weymouth and Portland

Traditional pub with good views of the river estuary.

This pub states that it is dog friendly but this couldn’t be further from the truth. My partner and I went in to the bar for a drink with our dog. Our dog was very well behaved until one of the locals approached him. He started to bark. He didn’t bark much but everyone in the bar started being nasty to us. Saying really nasty things. We only had a couple of sips of our drinks and we left. We were made to feel really uncomfortable. Bar staff didn’t do anything. I was really upset by this. Horrible, mean place. Don’t go there, especially if you have your four legged friend with you.

Great Pub, brilliant staff and the Real Ale is OK too. Really good atmosphere, they don't do food, but you can usually bring in your takeaway as long as you take your rubbish away with you, which is fair enough.

It doesn't have the atmosphere of the late 80s, but you can see that there's still a customer friendly welcome and ambiance

Mega cheap compared to London prices. Good little stop for our family thanks!

On our first night in Weymouth we visited the Kings Arms and was greeted by some very friendly and helpful bar staff. They were not offering food, however they did say we could bring in a take away which we did ( chippie next door). The selection of beer was good and the ambience was chilled. I would definitely recommend.

Lovely place with friendly staff. Toilets clean & plenty space between tables so you can find your own little corner & relax wth your drink. Got the fish/chips frm nxt door as tempted by others doing it so stayed alot longer & drank more. Lovely sunday afternoon out of the rain with g8 music too.

Very authentic, giant, terrifying, thankfully dead Lobster, 10% CAMRA discount. Lovely ale.

Nice location on the harbour. Too many people drinking at the bar so difficult to get near it and buy a drink.

If you walk around the harbour at Weymouth you have a huge choice of pubs. We chose the Kings Arms because, it allows dogs and invites you in to eat your takeaway fish and chips as long as you buy a drink. What a great idea and very welcome invite. The pub is great and prices for drinks are very good. £6.70 for a pint of beer and half a lager. Lovely landlady and welcome. Great atmosphere. Thank you My best pub in Weymouth vote

Nice pub with a reasonable selection of Real Ales. Would definately go there again.

We had intended to have lunch next door at Bennett’s, however, we could not fit in there with our pushchair. When stood outside trying to decide what to do, we noticed a sign outside the pub that said you could eat your fish and chips in there, as long as you bought a drink! I went to get lunch and my Husband and Toddler went in to get a table and some drinks. We had 2 glasses of Coke, 2 glasses of blackcurrant squash, and a fruit shoot for under £10. The pub was clean and nicely decorated, with a great music selection! We didn’t order any alcoholic drinks, due to driving, but they had a great selection and these were also reasonably priced. My Husband was sad we’d only found them in the last day of our Holiday.

Excellent pub and you can bring in your fish and chips from benetts just buy a pint and relax while you eat your takeaway.

Did not eat here. Great pub. Really old with lots of atmosphere. Plenty of seats and tables. Right next to the harbour.

They have an upper bar and a lower bar. If a visitor / tourist stands at the upper bar they are shouted at to be told they must order drinks at the lower bar. Minutes later they serve thier mates / locals at the upper bar. No thanks, I'll go somewhere better.

Staff are welcoming, drinks are reasonably priced and you can eat fish and chips from the fish and chip shop next door, which makes for a perfect evening.

We are unsure if they serve food, but you can take in food from the chip shop next door and the choice of drinks was great..

Service, locals had preference, slightly noisy back ground music, tables un cleaned . Drink quality good! . No food, but will let you in with food from next door fish and chips, which are good . Love location on side of water...

Walked in Thursday night at 9.25pm to be told "we are calling last orders - we close at 10". Not quite what i was expecting for a tourist/holiday town. (Google website suggests they close at 22.30). Be warned. Other than that, nice traditional 'pub' feel (not a gastro pub). Shame we weren't allowed to sample more than 1 beer as we were only given 35 minutes).

Blocked bar people sitting round. No room to get served. Asked 4 3 different drinks all on display. Non available. Stock control is the word.

Great location beside the Quay, good choice of beer, friendly staff and you can take your fish and chips in from Bennetts next door. What's not to like....😃

A nice place to drink, you are able to eat Bennetts fish n chips in the pub, as long as you clear up after yourself.

A few bees to choose from , didn't eat . Nice looking old pub 👌🏻

Good Atmosphere and choice of beers no food at the moment but let us go next door to Bennets fish and chips and eat inside

It is OK nothing to write home about though...Very good and handy position on Weymouth harbourside, which is something special.. The beer is good and the staff are hard working.

Cracking harbourside pub with live music. Bring your chips in from Bennetts next door - they are some of the best in Weymouth.

Sharon is the absolute best she got me Bacon fries in stock 😍 😋 💕 x

I think the star rating says it all , I could cook this food at home and better , clearly pre made food heated up , it just not great at all

Really good pub been before, will be back next time

Half term visit to parents who are regulars in the Kings Arms, Ironically it was "happy hour" although somebody forgot to tell the barmaid (turns out is the manageress) who was miserable as sin!!!

Proper pub with Live music, great!!

Well what can one say other than a shame a traditional pub sees fit to think that punters in these days will except to be served beer in a filthy pub by a barwomen (short stocky with brown hair on a Saturday) who lacks even the basic manners. Yes I have come in to buy a drink of all things that seemed to really brass you off and despite me repeatedly saying please and thank you, my good manners certainly didn't rub off on you.

Only popped in for a pint but lovely pub, quality beers and top pork scratchings!

One bar lady very rude, looked fed up!!

Guinness served in a John Smith glass let the pub down. Other than that, it is a great place to have a pint in a fantastic location.

What a cracking pub, lovely location,very efficient staff,can't comment on Food,didn't eat there,have no problems with recommending this pub to one and all,it even allows Dogs in,for people who can't leave them at home Cheers, K

Nice place pub.Bring your own fish and chips from next door if you buy a drink.

The place to be on Weymouth quayside

On the final night of our holiday in Weymouth in October 2023, me my wife and son with autism decided to come off the caravan park and go round the quay. Our son Shawn loves music and as we was passing we heard a group on so I suggested we go in for a drink. The bar staff were very friendly along with the locals and when they heard shawn singing along, the female member of the band came into the side where we were and took him into the main side to sing with them. The quick drink we popped in for i can assure you led to a few more as shawn said it was his favourite pub and cant wait to come and visit you all again soon. Many thanks for making a special needs young man so happy. It really does mean a lot

Great beer, looked after expertly.

Our first visit to the Kings Arms (shamefully, as we have been in Weymouth for five years !), but it definitely will not be our last. A historic (proper job !) pub with quiet corners, warming fire, good choice of beer and good service. The happy hours pricing and allowing any fish and chips bought from a nearby chippy to be consumed in the pub are brilliant ideas.

Has the feel of a nice mix between a place for locals and visitors alike!

Good old fashioned local. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff. A great little pub. No food. No parking.

Great location in the harbour and have some good live music on. Friendly staff.

Popped in for a proper job! And found lots of snugs to hide and sit away from the crowd and Tuesday night was Christmas ukulele meetup

We had the best time here last night at the Vinyl Revival night !! Danced all evening,it was a lovely atmosphere x

Nice place, Lovely and clean inside. Popped in for a Guinness which was wonderful. I would have stayed to have another but of the awkward woman serving telling me I was at the wrong bar and if I wanted another beer I would have to go to the right bar. WHAT.? She only had to walk 15 feet. So I moved on.

Went in for a couple of pints - good service and atmosphere, good selection of drinks. Recommend.

Loved the service, the beer and the food.

Nice Weymouth boozer, slightly cheaper than the other side of the water, nice pint of Sea Fury too

Popped in for a few beers 🍻 on Saturday night excellent Ale and a great atmosphere

Don't do food but a great pub,good selection of ales. Visited several times on our visit to Weymouth

Lovely old school pub, great to sit on the harbour side and watch the world go by. Happy hour a bonus! Nice pint of Guinness.

Nice to sit outside and watch the tourists go by

Stayed for a couple of nights. My dog and I were made to feel very welcome. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and tidy. Good home cooking and the beer was excellent. Would book again.

Good vibes, friendly staff, could slt easily, toilets were very clean, and loads of toilet paper to use

Didn't eat in this pub. But had a fantastic night thank you 😊

Fantastic food, beer, and service! Great staff too!! Just round the corner from the campsite!! Perfect!! Thankyou!!

Popped in yesterday as was visiting Weymouth. Staff were very nice and friendly and the atmosphere was chilled and welcoming. Love the quirkiness of the whole pub.

As soon as you cross the bridge, it’s just in front of you at left side. Lovely location at the harbour street. Good staff who serve you well. You can have fish & chips from next door and enjoy it here. It was a hot day so drink was good to cool you down. Not a bad place to have a pint.

Still the best pub on the harbour

Bar staff surly and shut the bar at 10pm. At least 10 people were turned away….money lost! Could have easily made another £100 if they’d stayed open.☹️

Lovely pub staffed by people with great local knowledge. We had dinner without the need to book and was impressed by the service, good quality food and welcoming atmosphere.

Prachtige kamer (3) en super leuker gastheer, we kwamen laat aan, en hij was bezorgd, we konden wat later dineren, de kamers waren goed met een goed bed en badkamer

Love the kings arms great staff and excellent atmosphere

Friendly pub, but can close early during the early part of the week. Popular with local yachties. Usual selection of beers, with Cornish ones being popuar.

Good beer knowledgeable staff and nice beer with camera discount

Mix of locals and visitors with good staff and selection of ales and lagers. Plumped for an Amstel as it was a roasting hot day. Perfectly poured and brought back many happy memories of holidays past. Good banter with staff and locals. Lovely pub

The whole area is a great place to chill in the sun. Sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away. Sitting on the block of the bay, waiting time. X

Harbourfront large heritage pub which knows its beers. Sagres on draught served perfectly. Lots of space inside, weekend live bands. Went a couple of times over a weekend it was so good. Large locals contingent, dog friendly, and warm atmosphere. Recommended pit stop when touring the waterfront, ideal pairing with the top fish and chip shop next door.

Haven't been here for a few years and was pleasantly surprised at how much it has improved. Atmosphere, staff and beers all great. Keep up the good work

A wonderful music session was enjoyed by a number of different sides while attending the Wessex Folk festival. In the surroundings of this age old pub with its Beautiful beamed ceiling. Wonderful atmosphere & friendly staff!!

Google clearly says 10.30 closing, just walked at 9.45 to be told last orders already called. Despite a fair few folks in there! Looks like wetherspoons are going to get my hard earned holiday cash then ☹️

Great location for a drink by the harbour in Weymouth.

I would like to say that the two staff Matt and abi were fantastic. Made us feel at home and it was abi’s birthday. Great service and friendly atmosphere we even had the ukulele club playing happy birthday. Fantastic day had by all. Massive thank you to them both

Friendly accessible and great music

Great atmosphere good selection of ales.

One of the better pubs, good harbour location and seating including a few to the frontage. No food on my visits. Has a few rotating beers although tend to be similar brewery inc StAustell.

Good Beer but not very friendly

Great staff wonderful service every visit is a pleasurable experience.

Good pub perfectly set on the south side of the harbour. Jail Ale and Sea Fury on tap are kept well (my opinion of course). I like coming here.

Excellent service and good quality ale.

Proper old pub, right on the harbour. Good ales and lagers. No teas and coffees. 👍 No food but the best fish and chips you’ll ever have in a pub - from Bennett’s next door.

Lovely pub open fire dog friendly no food but go next door and get fish and chips take them in as long as you take your rubbish out.

Small but good atmosphere with friendly locals and bar staff

Night I went in it was lively at the end of karaoke. Had a couple pints of Sea Fury. All in all not bad.

Had a girlie afternoon out. Not been in this bar since Covid and I certainly won’t be returning. The miserable lady serving has no idea on how to treat customers! Not made to feel welcome! It was a real chore to serve us. The white wine we ordered was not chilled but we overcome that problem by asking for ice. We then found a seat at the back. All we could smell was stale wee! Couldn’t wait to leave and get some fresh air! Such a shame as pub used to be great, clean and friendly service!!

Sadly no food on Wednesdays out of didn't stay for a drink etc cannot rate this place

Great atmosphere nice good old fashioned non fancy decent pub. Great location, great locals

The food was quite nice, but was shocked at the price. The pub was very cold too. But the inside was very nice. Don't think it's a pub we could afford to keep eating in.

Definitely the best new years eve I've had in ages great friendly bar staff the DJ played excellent music all night lots of people in fancy dress enjoying themselves all in all a great atmosphere well done can't wait until next new year's eve dan and jan

Had the one of the best new years in here for ages everyone friendly great dj playing excellent music all night great friendly bar staff loads of people in fancy dress enjoying themselves look forward to next year thanks danny and janice

Cosy pub, dog friendly. Live music Sunday afternoon/evening.

Great cask ales, great service and lovely team

Love the pub great beers and cosy atmosphere also Feebe needs a pay rise top barmaid great service and friendly to boot.

Great pub the lady behind the bar was welcoming and helpful The pub didn't do food but you are aloud to eat fish and chips from the chip shop next door can not wait to go back

Lovely little spot! Great happy hour, great service and lots of cozy corners to sit.

Brilliant thank you for making us all welcome including the dog

Very charming.happy hour 12 to 4 pm 3 pints of cider £9.90

Great pint of John Smiths and was surprised at discount Mon to Thursday great pub