Kings Arms Prestbury in Cheltenham

This is my local pub so had lunch here last Saturday with my friend Sarah. Delighted to see a new menu with lots of lovely new dishes to try! My friend had the trout which looked divine and I had the pork. I've always found the portions to be on the small side in the past but was pleasantly surprised this time around. The pork was 'melt in the mouth' and cooked to perfection, as was the dauphinoise which accompanied and the charred hispi cabbage. For dessert we both selected 'Autumn still life', a beautifully presented mix of tastes and textures, not too sweet and just enough to round off our fabulous mains. Really impressed this time around and a huge improvement. Compliments to both the chef and our waiter whose customer service was exemplary.

Highly recommended. Fantastic meal and excellent service. Nineteen people in our party and all food delivered hot and in a timely manner.

Having been here twice before and both occasions being excellent, it was really disappointing to have to write this review. Firstly we were not offered the Christmas roast which we both would have had if this was offered. We only found this out as people arriving after us were offered it. The vegetables were bland and in short supply with the serving of cauliflower being particularly stingy and despite it being called cauliflower cheese, there being very little if any cheese. Small portions all round and certainly not worth the money. My partner ordered pork which was a gammon steak. Admittedly a nice one, but not roast pork. The sticky toffee pudding was good as was the service (despite the big error of not offering the Christmas roast) but with there being quite a lot of better alternatives around we probably wouldn’t return.

The roasts here are pathetic . The portion sizes are tiny for what you pay . £23 for a Sunday Turkey roast and was provided with one small slice of meat . After asking for more we were told we could not have any more turkey but could have 3 more slices of beef (also small) for £4 extra. The potatoes were stale tasting too . Total rip off.

Fabulous Sunday lunch with bottomless roasties- excellent!! Roast beef with parsnips cauliflower cheese horseradish Yorkshire pudding- lovely

The food was tasteless the quality was poor very expensive meal worst I've had in a long time

Had a Sunday dinner here, the meal was over priced for what was served and the quality of the food, they had a weird selection of veg on the plate (beetroot??) the potato’s were stale like they have been sat for a few hours, re heated and put on the plate, same with the Yorkshire pudding, the chicken was dry and my brother reported it didn’t taste very nice, and my other brother spent the rest of the afternoon on the toilet after his meal !! (He had the pork)

Good food, pleasant staff. Busy place, multiple sittings for lunch, shows the quality

Our take and every take around us has to ask for extra gravy. Perhaps don't put it on but invest in some good size gravy jugs so everyone doesn't have to ask for more?

I have had lunch at the King's Arms a few times. It's usually a family treat, or a birthday lunch. We have never been disappointed. We have sampled a variety of dishes, including vegetarian options, and they have all been excellent. The car park is small, and the restaurant can get busy so it is worth booking ahead. A big thumb's up to the King's Arms, highly recommended.

Wonderful service (which seems rare these days) and very attentive staff who also made sure our two dogs were welcomed. It was a wonderful relaxing atmosphere and we had time to just relax and chill over the busy weekend. Food and drinks were very good and just super friendly staff. Def returning for another relaxing time. Love the fact this is a dog friendly pub too and not too far to walk. Thank you

Great evening with friends who haven't seen each other for a number of years. I selected The Kings Arms as we have dined there a few times before. The evening was perfect and exceeded our expectations. The Autumn menu was amazing, we were seated a private area and the service was spot on. The Kings Arms very easily competes with all of the fine dining restaurants in Cheltenham.

I had lunch on a Saturday with my family. Both the food and service were excellent. I requested a quiet table in the restaurant and we were given a private space within the dining area which was perfect. It was a very enjoyable meal.

Great food, lovely service. Riyas was exceptionally friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend!!

We recently ate at the King’s Arms, High Street, Prestbury. The pub was recommended to us by friends who are locals in the area. Our meal was absolutely faultless, spot-on, and first-class from start to finish. We ate as a group of four, with two children aged under 10. The kids had burgers, which went down extremely well; we had the roast gressingham duck and the bouillabaisse, both of which were exceptional. The meal was complemented by a couple of glasses of stunningly smooth wine, and we rounded off the meal with a chocolate & orange mousse and ice cream. The atmosphere and friendliness of welcome were well received, and the dining area that we ate in was a lovely mix of traditional and contemporary styles. We will definitely head back and could not recommend, from our experience – more highly. There was enough on the menu, so you were spoilt for choice, and given that, you could easily visit multiple times without disappointment.

If you're searching for a place where every sip of coffee feels like a warm hug and every bite of dessert transports you to cloud nine, look no further than The King's Arms. I came in for a coffee and a pistachio souffle, as a friend of mine recommended. And let's talk about their pistachio souffle - an absolute masterpiece! The moment it arrived at my table, I knew I was in for a treat. With its light, airy texture and rich pistachio flavor, every spoonful was sheer bliss. It's evident that the pastry chefs here pour their heart and soul into crafting desserts that not only look amazing but also taste like a slice of heaven.

Lovely pub. Great atmosphere and great food. Most importantly, fabulous tentative staff. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

We ate dinner with friends and selected starters and mains from the Summer a la Carte menu and from their specials. All starters and mains were delicious and better than pub grub. An excellent Italian Primotivo was shared to accompany the lamb and pork mains. The basque cheesecake was light in texture and delicate in flavour. All in all, an excellent meal. We will be back soon.

Spectacular pub to eat and enjoy the typical atmosphere of the area.

We had a lovely Sunday Roast on the 18th August, and it’s an added bonus that all the food (bar the meat of course) is available to top up at no extra charge If fact the staff went out of their way to ask if we wanted extra vegetables, gravy and Yorkshire puds! The food was tasty but the experience was made special by the level of service Attentive, friendly and really helpful Wine by the carafe is very welcome too, not many places offer that

A lovely Sunday lunch with family.. The food was excellent, my roast beef literally melted in the mouth. The service was efficient, and the staff were pleasant and helpful.

Been going here for years. I have to say that the food is very good as is the service. I had the beetroot terrine and the belly pork. Unusually I didn't take pictures.

We had an excellent lunch at a reasonable price with exceptional service

A great evening with excellent service and food. Not our first visit and it certainly won’t be last.

Absolutely fantastic staff! Very difficult day for us with my 91 year old mother over from Australia to scatter my fathers ashes. My mother has a diminished mental capacity and the staff were fantastic with her! I'm so grateful for making the day so easy. Can't thank them enough!

We have just returned from a fabulous meal at this wonderful establishment. Service was exceptional from Philip, who’s a great character and the other waiting staff were so helpful. Paulina, one of the managers was just lovely, polite, helpful and so friendly. The drinks and food were perfect, lovely to be able to get a glass of decent champagne. Roast lunches were delicious, I was informed that the pork was so tender. The pistachio soufflé was something else!! A great find for a family get together. You will not be disappointed if you go be them a try. Thankyou to the whole team.

Delicious food Amazing food presentation I suggest for everyones

Superb place, charming and surprising restaurant. We ate well!

Really lovely celebrating my sister 60th birthday last night with delicious food and super friendly staff, great value gif money too.

Very dissapointing My steak was stringy and tough, and swimming in oil or something similar. The weightier never came back to ask if it was any good. Mutiple times they forgot thee drinks. And the waiter service, what’s ever happened to silver service? They constantly lent over people and reached across the dinners! Just rude. That’s my experience My wife and daughter potatoes were either uncooked or when cut were black and gone off . I see this is a Raymond blanc place, I think he would close it if he had the experience we did

Excellent 'Sunday Roast'! The staff are so friendly and attentive, nothing seems too much trouble. We started with the Cheese Soufle - Truely amazing! The Roast Beef was cooked beautifully as were the vegetables. We finished with Apple & Blackberry Crumble - well you just had to! Altogether an excellent experience.

We went for my girlfriends bday celebration and they went above and beyond!! The food and service was impeccable, and we had an unforgettable night!! Thank you so much!

The stakes for the burger tasted half cooked, other than that the service and atmosphere was a great experience

Lovely pub but food served on wooden boards is not for me. I had the fish and chips but chips were skinny chips and small portion. Overpriced at £20

Great place, haven’t been for a long time. Really impressed with the staff. Food was really good

Thank you Andreia and team for the most perfect wedding party! Everyone loved how cosy it was and complimented on the food and drinks. We had the best time thanks to everyone’s hard work and effort xx 🤍

Didn't realise this was both a pub and restaurant.... thought more restaurant...but no a decent boozer!

Great place for a beer after work

Cozy place with very good food and excellent service. Desserts are delicious too!

Food excellent. Service was very efficient and friendly. A good atmosphere for a Sat lunchtime.

Really enjoyed the Sunday roast here! The food was really good and the service matched that! I will recommend this place to so many people and will 100% be going back.

We held my Father’s wake there recently. The staff were so kind and helpful, the food was excellent and the atmosphere absolutely perfect for the occasion. I can’t recommend The Kings Arms highly enough, definitely 5 stars.

We had a fantastic dinner, fish and chips was really deliciuos. We loved the place, hope to come back again.

The lunch was bought for us as a gift. I am so glad, it was absolutely amazing. Fantastic food, staff and atmosphere. Now we have discovered it, it will be a regular go to place

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant with my girlfriend, and it was an absolute delight! The atmosphere was charming and cozy, with a vibe that made us feel right at home. They had just launched their new spring menu, and let me tell you, it was a feast for the eyes with so many tantalizing vegan and gluten-free options. For starters, we opted for the cheese souffle and the ham hock terrine, and oh boy, were they delicious! Each bite was packed with flavor and we couldn't get enough. Moving on to the mains, we went for the beef and ale pie and the Devon Crab. Not only were these dishes beautifully presented, but they also tasted absolutely divine. And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we decided to treat ourselves to a slice of cheesecake for dessert. It was the perfect way to end our meal - light, creamy, and surprisingly good! Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience. The food was top-notch, and the service was attentive without being overbearing. While cleanliness was certainly notable, it was the welcoming vibe and exceptional food that truly stole the show. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

Amazing service , the food is impeccable and the staff are really friendly:)

Amazing atmosphere! Friendly and attentive staff. I love that you are dog friendly aswell. Lots of fish/vegatarian dishes which is great

Amazing atmosphere, Great Service and food. The half roast chicken was outstanding. I will be returning soon!!!

What better way is there to start the weekend with a great breakfast with great service. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I wasn’t disappointed. A comprehensive menu from a full english to eggs benedict. I had delicious eggs benedict with a Mimosa and great coffee. Service was attentive and efficient always with a smile. Only available on Saturdays.

Food was so poor, we’ve been many many times for Sunday lunch, always tasty. But never any other time, Saturday 6:30 starters tasteless the main course very poor, pudding options so little choice we didn’t bother , 3 adults left very disappointed. Will give this a miss for a while, we’re very fortunate to eat out very often, this was a shocker

This could be a really nice pub, but every time I go to eat I can't help but feel I am getting ripped off. I always walk away with a sense that what they deliver for what they seem to want to offer in their bistro menu is more about getting the last penny out of each dish and drink offer. It's never a genuine offer to entice customers/locals to build as a regular trustworthy place to relax, eat a good meal and have a couple drinks. I am happy to spend money when it is worth it, but for the small amount you get on your plate at £29-35, the standard of cooking, and the 2 for 1 drink offers with rules, plus the non chalant service that comes with little care, makes you feel like management are trying to be Bistro, but at little cost to the company and little desire to truly give service Go for drinks alone and it's just fine.

Mum and I had Sunday lunch on the 31st March for her 83rd birthday and I was really disappointed with the food. It's not cheap, which I don't mind as long as the food is a good standard. We ordered two roast beef. It arrived in a reasonable time. The roast potatoes were not really roasted, pale white, the roasted parsnips were the same. The beetroot looked and tasted as if they were from a jar and just warmed in the oven. There was a back note of vinegar which you wouldn't get from a freshly roasted beetroot. The waiter service was very good, and the desert of pistachio soufflé was lovely. Such a shame as the King's Arms is local to me but will give Sunday lunch a miss in the future.

Lovely members of staff, intensive without being intrusive, menu and food choices are great. Beautiful setting in the village of Prestbury about a five minutes from the centre of Cheltenham, one of a favourite places to eat in Cheltenham. Have eaten there more than 10 times since it's opening and I can't fault it.

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere we really recommend The King’s Arms.

Lovely Sunday lunch with the family.

The roast unfortunately was a huge let down, definitely not worth £44 for two. Everything was overly hot, soggy and tasteless. A shame because I've had good food here. I wouldn't waste your money on the roast.

Worst Roast I've had in the Cotswolds , soggy Yorkshire pudding , hard roast potatoes, mushy carrots and very poor portion sizes , will not be back .

Fantastic Mother’s Day experience! I booked The Kings Arms for a Sunday Lunch on Mother’s Day, after researching ‘the best roasts in Gloucestershire’ - The Kings Arms did not disappoint! The atmosphere was beautiful, with a young woman playing guitar and singing some acoustic covers of some indie songs. Myself & Mum both had the beef roasts, which were easily the best roasts we’d eaten outside of our own homes. I can’t remember what my partner ordered - but he loved it, too! The puddings were lovely; Dark Chocolate & Cherry Mousse, Sticky Toffee Pudding & the Almond Tart🙌🏾 My only niggle, is that we were seated at a table which had been squeezed in next to another for maximum capacity, which slightly affected the intimacy of Mother’s Day, with the next table over almost sitting shoulder-to-should with my mum. A beautiful day!

Great food, service and atmosphere. We got drenched walking back from the racecourse so we went into the pub to change the booking so we could go home to get changed and dried off. There was no issue at all. We have been there several times and never disappointed. Our waitress even took off some money as I got the wrong dessert. Highly recommended

Very over priced and over rated. Had the sea bass. Poor choice. If little children’s portions are your thing you wouldn’t complain. If you’re a hungry adult looking for a good feed then I’d avoid this place like the plague! Not impressed at all. 1/10.

Called in for food with my sister and her children. We got a mixed grill, it was a special that day. It was delicious! Kids meals were nice, they both enjoyed them. Service was good, clean environment. We made our own entertainment playing 'what am I'. (Sorry if we laughed too loud!) I'd definitely recommend it.

Food was excellent (had the pork). One order for a child was missed but quickly sorted. Quite pricey though.

Brilliant, friendly, quite pricey though

Excellent food definitely recommend

Good food good choice of drinks

A most enjoyable meal, excellent service, and wonderful service. Highly recommended.

Can't comment on the food as I have only been in for a coffee. But what a gorgeous cup of coffee. It was probably the best coffee I've had.

Had steak and fries for Sunday lunch. Comprised a few frites , half a grilled tomato and an unpleasant steak (v heavy on parsley butter). At £21 I expected better. Server was pleasant but food was v disappointing. Sorry just had to say.

Is this the cosiest pub lunch around Cheltenham? Possibly! This 500-year-old eatery does an excellent job of capturing the quintessential Cotswold pub experience. My wife and I came for lunch on Thursday around 3 pm tucked ourselves away in a quiet corner and enjoyed updated classic pub fare that remained approachable and unpretentious. The service was pleasant and not overbearing, and though it was quiet the food was spot on. Sometimes the dining experience in restaurants takes a dip at quiet, odd times of day but that wasn't the case here We'll be returning enthusiastically soon to try more of the menu.

Service was amazing, had a lovely atmosphere and the food was delicious!! A lovely place to take your dog after a walk! Especially liked the detail of the pie coming with a mini beer!!

Nice pub but very expensive for what you get - £16 for half an aubergine and some cubes of roast sweet potato!

Very nice food in a lovely pub. Highly recommended.

Great pub food, beer and atmosphere

A fantastic village pub/restaurant

We had Lunch with our Neighbours, Amazing place

Dog friendly. Food is absolutely gorgeous. Very friendly staff members.

Good atmosphere and excellent service. Cheese souffle was excellent. Halloumi burger was also good if a bit on the small side, but the coleslaw was just hard, chunky strips of cabbage - had to ask for mayonnaise to make it palatable! Ice cream and sorbet portions are ridiculously small. In summary it's a good place to meet friends and family but it's a pity the food doesn't quite match up.

Wow wow wow, everything about this place and our experience was perfect, even down to the cleanliness of the toilets! We came here with a virgin gift voucher that I’d had for nearly a year, as such we weren’t expecting much in terms of a menu. But even the set menu for my particular package was fantastic! We had delicious food, inc. stone bass, cheese soufflé, lamb roulade all fantastic and perfectly cooked. We then went off the set menu for dessert and additional extras which also did not disappoint. We were sat in the restaurant which had a converted barn feel, but really cosy and had a great atmosphere. Our waiter was amazing, very attentive, extremely friendly and super welcoming, even though service was included we felt we wanted to add more because nothing was too much trouble and he was so passionate about his role and ensuring we had a nice experience. Nothing I could fault about our experience whatsoever!

Popped in for lunch. Service was good, quick and efficient. Ordered steak pie and asked to swapped the mash for chips which they did with no probs. Unfortunately pie was very bland, lacked real depth of flavour. Chips were OK but slightly undercooked and weren't that hot. Had a coke which came with more ice than liquid however they did give me another drink without ice on the house which was very nice of them. I would return as I think my meal isn't a true reflection of the establishments standard as many of the other plates of food looked very nice.

Not great choice on menu, lovely atmosphere, steak was nice

Not just visually stunning food but a real treat to the tongue too! A warm welcome from the moment we stepped in and were shown to a cosy private eating area - great service, great food, great location. The bathrooms also deserve a mention - spotless and beautifully set out. Great value.

Just want to say: you have to try steak here. I've been 3 times already, and 2 of them ordered steaks. All of them are 10 of 10!

Forgot one order and to bring bill

Card only payments, won't go back there 😒

That food was delicious. The service was great. Had to take one start off for the mix up with the bill that went back a couple of times. Apart from that everything was great.

The Kings Arms, My wife and her friend just had an interesting experience in pub this afternoon. Let's just say the service was a little cold and unfriendly. They both seem to get stick for choosing where they wanted to sit becuase they both had a push chair and baby, which apparently may get in the way of other customers even though the pub was empty . Plus you they would not honor the two for one drinks deal plastered on the poster in big letters outside . Suddenly they are not doing it. If that's the case do you want to not advertise it . I mean it sounds a bit suspicious. Is it the king arms policy now to discriminate against mothers with young babies? If you are not doing two for one don't advertise that you are !

What a great place this is. We were passing through the area and were lucky to stumble into this establishment. Quality dining and service, without any pretentious nonsense. Perfect!

This is very much my go to restaurant if I want straightforward, VFM, quality cuisine, nothing fancy or pretentious about this place with a very pleasant atmosphere. They also have a reasonable selection of wines with a couple of quality bottles if one wishes to push the boat out. Happy to recommend 😀

I’ve been here a few times and it’s one of the loveliest pubs I’ve been to. Excellent food, outstanding service and gorgeous interiors. Modern whilst keeping the traditional pub feel. Inside is cosy and warm perfect for Autumn and Winter and it has a gorgeous garden for the summer. Can’t wait to go back.

Unbelievably, beautiful restaurant, calm atmosphere, very tasty dishes, and good staff, especially the waiter Kateryna... I recommend.

Lovely pub great food and service

Amazing food, fantastic service and a wonderful atmosphere 😊

Nice old pub, friendly staff and service. Had a lovely meal with family, will be back next time we visit the area

Warm welcome from young, but efficient team. Comfortably seated in small anti-room room which was decorated in fresh, uplifting colours. Congratulations to the chef for his well-cooked and plated-up food! Altogether a great dining experience! We'll be back.

One of the best meals I have had this year.

Generally, a great place for food and drink. We went on the hottest day of the year and they didn't have anything inside to help cool you down - a few fans would have been nice.

Our local... love a good crisp pint of peroni here 🍻 food is excellent here too on the odd occasion we have eaten.

We thoroughly enjoyed a birthday evening. The ambience the food and our female waitress was very good. However some training could be necessary with a male waiter who tried to give our drinks and subsequently our meal to another table. This not deter from our evening though so a thank you.

Although the food and service was fine, at the end when we came to pay our bill, we saw that, without our consent, that a gratuity amount had been added to the final amount. Not impressed.

Always love this place, there different seating areas to suit your mood or occasion. Outside there's picnic benches, tables, benches under a pergola and even little sheds you can sit in for something more private. Inside it's the same little nooks, casual benches around tables or more formal tables. The food and service has always been really good