The Kings Arms in Braintree

after starting a new job i needed somewhere to stay for 3 days for a trip to my new head office. The Kings Arms were perfect. i booked a deluxe room out the back as i also had my 2 dogs with me. The road out the front of the pub is very busy but the rooms at the back were just great. quite, very clean and perfect being able to let the dogs play in the garden. Breakfast was just lovely. I liked it so much i have re-booked for another work trip

We stayed here overnight during a visit to Coggeshall. Aware the pub is on a busy road we had booked a newer room at the rear overlooking grassland. The pub shuts on Sunday evening and is also cheaper to stay here then which suited us! The room was next to the side passage from the pub and we felt very overlooked by passing customers as there are no net curtains or blinds. The room itself was clean and comfortable and we heard little from the road overnight. The air conditioning unit was effective and quiet. The ensuite was poorly planned and fitted . The mirror was too low and the shower doors let water out onto the floor. Although quite new some paint was already peeling and it won't age well. Unfortunately we were badly bitten by mosquitos during the night as we had had the window open during the evening. Not the pubs fault obviously but again a net curtain may have reduced the invasion. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful and staff were friendly. Coggeshall is a lovely area and this was a good place for a stopover.

We had to be put here by the housing for 4 nights. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful the place is very clean and the rooms are amazing everything you need. We stayed in the family room and it was like a flat food is also very nice and affordable

My friends and I booked at the kings arms for a meal to celebrate my birthday. It was quiet and quaint very very clean. we sat in the main bar to have a drink in front of the open fire before our meal . We were moved into the restaurant section of the pub and we chose our meals of a not so huge menu which made a nice change but the selection was brilliant. The meal was so delicious and exceeded our expectations. It came out in a good time and Didn’t have to wait too long courses . All the staff were attentive and so friendly and kind. We cannot wait to go back. Definitely worth a visit

Exceptional stay, minute we arrived our stay was great, manageress and staff went out of their way to make our stay great, rooms spotless, breakfast so good, see you soon

We stayed here last night for a little couples getaway over the festive period and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very smooth from start to finish. Had a few emails exchanged with Kings Arms via the booking.com site as we had accidentally booked a twin instead of double and also requested to see the reduced menu on offer for our stay. On both occasions they responded promptly and were helpful. When we arrived we had a warm welcome and was showed to our deluxe ground floor room. The room was clean, nicely decorated and everything had been very well thought out such as instructions for the heating, hairdryer in the drawer, extra pillows in underbed drawers, a mini fridge and even some emergency sanitary supplies for women in the bathroom - all nice touches. We had a lovely view from the window and the room was soundproofed very well especially important as near a busy road which we barely heard. Very comfy room no complaints at all. We had some drinks in the bar in front of a cosy open fire. Everyone was so friendly - even the locals all made us welcome which isn't always the case in more remote locations but they all smiled and passed chit chat with us. The bar staff were really pleasant and friendly. We ate dinner which came promptly and was nice. The next morning we had breakfast included which was cooked very well and tasty. A lovely stay and we would definitely return.

We booked for a Sunday lunch there was four of us and we were all very happy with our meals and the service. The roast rib of beef was absolutely delicious one of the nicest roast dinners I've had in a long time, a generous portion of beef, perfect roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a lovely selection of perfectly cooked veggies. We were all so full we didn't have room for dessert. We'll definitely be back for a return visit !

Had a lovely meal with friends at this charming pub. We received a friendly greeting upon arrival from the bar staff and were then looked after by the attentive waitress who ensured that we had a relaxing evening. When enquiring about the dairy free options on the menu I was impressed by the willingness of the chef to adapt my order to ensure it had no milk. The meals were freshly cooked and piping hot and were very filling. I’ve driven past this pub many times and never had an opportunity to visit but I’m glad I did. Well worth a visit if you are passing in the future.

Ordered a meal that was described as “ample” portion, I.e. a large meal was offered on the menu too. Went for the ample portion, it was just about a starter portion, and very over priced. Shame as the place is smart and well set up. Even more disappointing was that when we discussed our issue with the very nice waitress, the manageress did not even have the courtesy to come and speak to us. We won’t return!!

Cracking little gem,lovely food and room,just the what we needed. Room was clean and the staff where very pleasant. No dramas and definitely will visit again

I just phoned to ask if you had a table available today and the man who answered the phone didn’t respond and after about 1 minute the phone cut off. So I tried to call again and the same man answered and said rudely we don’t serve at that time (the time I was trying to book for was 3pm) I have since checked on the website and you do serve food until 4pm so that was a lie. If you do not have any tables available just say that please, do not lie to your customers.

What a lovely place to stop for refreshment. We were travelling across country when quite by chance we came upon this fine establishment. On the menu was lamb shanks and they were great. Lip smacking good. My travelling companion had the chicken which she said was lovely. Fed and watered we continued on our way refreshed and in good spirits. I throughly recommend this great Inn.

We came down for a birthday get away, the room was clean, modern, comfy bed and lovely bathroom! Staff couldn't be more accommodating and friendly, did everything to help us out esp opening the kitchen again when our car broke down so we could have dinner, which was delicious 😋 Will definitely be back and be recommending! Thankyou so much!

We were attending a wedding locally, checked in at 1.30 and asked to put bags in another guest's room(from the same wedding) not given key as it was before check in time of 2pm. When we arrived back from wedding at 10pm, place was in darkness, with no obvious contact. Rang pub number to be told by landlord that we should have checked in earlier. I explained I'd been there at 1.30 that afternoon and no-one had mentioned the place closed at 9pm. Landlord begrudgingly appeared in dressing gown with keys. Then gave another guest from our wedding party the same treatment an hour later.

I was staying over for a conference nearby and needed a place to stay. Not having any experience of the area, I had read the reviews below and booked in. I didn’t realise I had booked a room above the pub until I had arrived but was able to upgrade to one of the new rooms which have recently been built. These are beautifully done with unrestricted views out onto a arable field making for the most pleasant morning and evening vistas. The sound of the main road is still audible but not enough to disturb you. With modern furnishings and a comfortable bed, it has made for a most enjoyable stay. The staff were very welcoming and very accommodating given I changed rooms and were very happy to answer any questions I had. The outdoor space is clearly cared for and it seems popular with the locals for food and drink.

Very nice rooms. Huge bathrooms. Complimentary water and usual tea/coffee etc. Lovely courtyard area. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking.

A very well priced lunch. Dogs welcome as well. 3 of us chose different lunches and all were well cooked. Bar man was very welcoming and helpful.

For those of us who appreciate good food this is the place. Their ale was at the right temperature and the food was delicious. I opted for the lamb shank cooked by mum who also brought out extra gravy the vegetables were also of generous portions. The kings Arms is a gem of a place and one I shall return to without doubt. My partner also enjoyed her veggie burger 🍔 It was a most pleasant lunch in the middle of a busy day.

Do not eat here. It’s a great “locals” pub if you’re local and stopping for a couple of beers after work but if you are coming here to stay and expecting good food think again. Starter and main sent back. Then left sat at a table for 25 minutes. The only person in the eatery area on a table. Eventually I caught the eye of a member of staff and presumed the kitchen was closed (20:30) I asked at 20:30 bearing in mind I was sat there for 25 minutes with no waiting staff tending to me or even acknowledging me. When I went to pay for my bill they said sorry and thought I was finished…. If I was finished then I would of settled my bill with you because you would have acknowledged I was was finished. Not ghosted me because I sent your food back… I chose this place because I was sick of premier inn and that lack of standard and quality… Yet here I am in the same place. I work away a lot and I’m just sick and tired of all this lack of decency and quality. Is it me? Am I wrong? Or am I expecting far too much from hospitality and “chefs” Or should I say microwave chefs 🤷🏻‍♂️ At least the chips were actually cooked this time. 5 different hotels and I guess this is the first one where the chips were actually cooked… What is going on in this country, I mean, seriously? Why doesn’t anyone give a sh1t anymore 😞 If you are a chef then you should love food. Love what you do and desire to see that “melt” on customers faces when they first bite into your food. We melt and make “that face” when we taste the most amazing food. No one cares anymore. Next time I’ll book premier inn and expect disappointment 😏

My wife and i have just spent 5 days at the Kings Arms, and from the first day to the last we were treated like royalty The room was beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful Breakfast was a treat each day and the restaurant meals were hot and tasty. With thanks to Lisa, Chris, and the rest of the staff. THANK YOU !!

My daughter booked Sunday lunch for four adults and one two year old. On arrival it looked like we were the only guests. The menu was quite minimal and my son in law didn’t really fancy anything on the menu. However we were there now and just make do. Well we are very glad we did. The staff were exceptional, and the food was like great home cooking. We was the only ones there because it was at the tail end of their service, and the staff has been working flat out. All in all a great meal , very friendly but professional staff. 10 out of 10

My husband and I been booked this hotel months ago I booked a night through booking.com for a wedding, we decided as the hotel looked nice we would book a second night. My husband called the hotel and arranged the second night and explained that...

Hello there , right where do I start amazing food amazing friendly staff amazing rooms to let amazing drinks and all at a very reasonable price ! I love this place it’s beautiful surroundings and pleasant vibe it’s got class but with a family feel.I...

Arrived earlier than planed, The family that run the place were great, let us check in early, the deluxe room we stayed in was great No road noise at all, very new feel to it, clean tidy & modern and comfortable. The garden was vey...

After staying on the whim for our first child free night in s year we was made to feel very welcome by zoe and she was amazing with her service.

Today we visited this place for the first time with my husband. and my experience was absolutely horrible. First of all, we ordered 2 drinks and a nachos. We waited 27 minutes for the nachos to arrive. There were 2 other tables with us in...

Oh my god lady in kichen so so rude Swore at my children for going on the green which there is no notes on there saying do not go on children will be children this is definitely not a place to take your children you...

The pub is situated on the A 120, a busy trunk road connecting Braintree and Colchester. It is typical of an 'Olde English' country pub with low ceilings & doors and a 'cosy' friendly atmosphere. The accommodation is situated above the bar and is adapted...

What a lovely evening at The Kings Arms we spent during our visit to this area. After a friendly welcome enjoyed an excellent meal which was also good value. The owners take pride in this establishment. I highly recommend a visit

We pass here most weekends when we are on volunteer duty at nearby Marks Hall butnot at attime when it is open. However we had a meeting which ended at mid day so we decided to try it on the way home and were more...

Came upon this place en route to a meeting in Colchester. The full car park was a good sign. A half of beer, well stored and at the perfect temperature, followed by tasty and plentiful steak pie and vegetables with Christmas pud and flavoursome vanilla...

Stayed here for a few nights and was pretty happy with everything. WiFi was free and reliable - the cloud. The room was comfortable although a little basic. Breakfast was in the initial price, continental breakfast or something from the menu, can reccomend the omlette,...

We stayed here for 2 nights while attending a wedding.The owners are really lovely and the landlord even gave us a lift into town when we couldn't get a taxi. The food is fantastic, i had the steak ( cooked perfect) and my husband had...

I recently reviewed this pub and gave it a bad review. They responded by offering myself and my daughter's complimentary main meal and 2 drinks each. The food was nice and good service. The Manageress Amanda reserved us a seat and come to speak to...

Very friendly reception, nice room, though, for the money, it needs a little TLC. A lot of road noise all night made sleep less than perfect, though new rooms are being built at the back which should solve both issues. Good food/beer/wine at night and...

Very tired when arrived.Made welcome.Bedrooms clean but really needed up dating .But slept very well seeing the road A120 outside our room very noisy.But we had a really lovely freshly home cooked meal in bar.Which was delicious and husband had a good pint..A lovely friendly...

Stayed at this very pleasent country pub whilst working in colchester, very clean and great food evening and breakfast, only thing wrong is that it is on the main road so very noisey at the front but other than that very clean and always had a good nites sleep after work room always very clean and tea making facilities topped up in the room, would stay again as very friendly.

Similar experience to one of the other reviewers. Bedrooms were a little dated and desperately need a revamp but were functional. We did wonder at the exceptionally glowing reviews in the visitors' book! As we were going out for the evening we were provided with a key to get back into the pub after hours. It was noisy yes, but we knew that when we booked as it is on a main road. The breakfast was good and everything was cooked beautifully. Hope they spend a bit of money on their rooms in future.

We found the staff couldn’t be more friendly, there was plenty on the menu and the food was great, we had jacket potato with tuna and chilli and rice, which was lovely. Great service too! We will definitely for another meal and to sit in the lovely garden with a great view....

After being charged on entry, my husband and friends should have known, because our double room, no 4 was a converted shed and a damp one at that, we did get another room after we complained the bedding was damp, however little did we know we wouldn’t get a wink of sleep with the heavy commercial traffic thundering past just outside our window! We were up at 4 am and exhausted. With no one around after sitting in the garden for an hour we left without breakfast that we had paid for. The owners refused a refund on the double room we never got and even hung up on me when I phoned to request it. The property bedrooms need double glazed windows for any chance of sleep. The odd thing is the reviews are great and we all felt tricked because something just isn’t right here........

I stayed here last night 04-05 June as a rest stop due to my van driving. I was greeted professionally by a gentleman who efficiently checked me in, explains the WiFi and the ins and outs. The room itself is quite dated but functional, the shower room is very small and its quite a mission to have a shower, that was working fine with good hot water. The restaurant was excellent, however the noise of the pub and the constant road noise on A120 makes this pub very unsuitable for accommodation. Especially for me on rest.

We chose the pub as it is half way betwwwn Colchester anf Great Leighs where our friends live and easy to get to. I have passed it often and always thought what a pretty place it looked. We went for dinner last Saturday and were not disappointed in any way. The welcome was very friendly and the food and wine delicious. We just couldn't understand why it wasn't busier, as cetainly better than any of the town centre chains. Will definitely visit again.

Visited for lunch. Warm welcome, choice of seating. Good range of food on the menu, cooked by mum! Very much a family affair. Good size portions, tasty food, good friendly service

The location was close to where I had a meeting and was just off the main road. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the food was very tasty. It’s not a 5* hotel, it’s a country pub and B&B.; If you want a pretentious menu and high prices there’s plenty of places to go. If you’re after value for money, nice grub and a pint....you’ll find a lot worse than the Kings Arms

A tiny room facing a very busy road that was urgently in need of updating into the 20th let alone 21st century. A shower that was only at shoulder height in a cubicle fit only for Olive Oil. The accommodation is some of the worst I have come across at £60 pppn. But both the evening dinner and the breakfast was excellent and highly recommended. Staff were friendly but I cannot reconcile the food and staff to the terrible accommodation.

This lovely local pub/B&B; was on our way to Stanstead airport and I must say that we were given a warm welcome for a first visit and the food was phenomenal. Whereas I would normally have 3 courses, the main course was enough for me. I think they are giving people too much food but they are proud of the food they give. I give this place 110% and will definitely be returning. It’s a peace worth visiting

Great Little pub, on the busy A120, good food, good beer, and great service! Took a group of ramblers therefor lunch last summer, and unfortunately one of our party became unwell. The landlord very kindly offered to take the patient and two companions back to their car a few miles away, so that he could be taken home. YOU DON'T GET THAT SORT OF SERVICE VERY OFTEN!! Thanks a lot KINGS ARMS

I stay in a lot of hotels for work and thought I would try this Essex pub with Bed and breakfast. On arrival staff was very friendly and helpful and I was shown to my room, like other reviews I was given room 4 which to be honest must be avoided at all costs. It is basically a out building been converted that had no heating on on arrival and was very cold. The traffic noise was bad all night and morning which let the accomadation side down. The food on the other hand was very good and reasonably priced. Not sure I will be returning might go back to Premier Inn.

Great food as usual. Made to feel very welcome. The staff are very friendly and cheerful. Nice atmosphere

We usually come here for Sunday roasts, which are tasty and the staff are polite and helpful. Have not had a disappointing meal here yet! Would recommend.

I have been visiting this pub for the last ten years. It is a modest but friendly pub on the busy A120 east of Coggeshall which serves superb food at reasonable prices without the rush you might get in other places. We go often for Sunday lunch and have never left hungry - the portions are just right. My wife loves the vegetarian option for Sunday lunch and I must admit, even though I enjoy the pork or beef options, I enjoy it too. And for fans of traditional British puddings, there is always an excellent selection.

We stayed here for the night as we were attending a wedding locally. The pub from the outside looks lovely and inside the bar was very nice. We we're shown to our room outside in what I can only explain as a porter cabin. The towels in the bathroom were far from white and were very damp. Four and a half star the accommodation wasn't. We've stayed in better star ratings for less than the £85 A night charge. Safely to say we won't back.

Stayed here on 10/02 with friends, what a lovely little pub, very friendly staff rooms are in a very nice order lovely hot shower , food is fab and well the breakfast was something else. Very very happy with our stay. we will be back

Very good quality food. Friendly staff. Lovely fire. Going again tomorrow and already booked for another occasion.

Traditional quaint little pub with good food, roaring fire and very welcoming friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and our large group had a great time.

We travel a lot and have stayed at many hotels throughout the UK but this has to go down as one of the most bizarre. The pub itself is a nice quaint old place with cheery staff and very nice food but that is were it it goes downhill....... We looked at the website and thought we would book a nice room in this lovely old pub to stay while visiting the area for a family function but on arrival and after paying £90.... Yes 90...,,,,, we were taken through to a musty damp well.....I can only liken it to a 1950s holiday camp chalet at the rear of the pub. Our garage would make a better place to spend the night as it does not have shuffling rodents, damp grey towels, sensor lights that pop on and off all night and a lot of traffic noise all night long. We have to say in all fairness that the breakfast was very nice but what a let down that awful shed out the back of the pub was. Some folk have given this a good review??? Can not understand it..it was simply awful in every way. Please avoid and stay at travel lodge, premier inn, or anywhere else.

Stayed in the double room, quiet, clean and a good breakfast in the morning. Friendly staff. Free parking.

Four of us booked for Sunday lunch at this pub, which is on the busy A120 on the way to Coggeshall, which we were planning to visit later. So, ideally located for our needs.

It's now our 3nd visit. We have just got home from having a lovely starter and main meal, The portion sizes are very generous. We truly can not fault this place the staff and food are amazing. I am very fussy and picky with giving feed back so for me to give this 10/10 I recommend you give this pub a go. thank you Kings Arms

Nice pub but avoid room 4 - its basically a room in a converted garage / outbuilding in the pub garden which has a broken blind so lets light in.

Cloth napkins were a lovely detail, but everything was good. The chips were excellent, very generous portions, and the beer well kept and served. A lovely garden, with lots of veg and salads in the poly tunnel.

Driven past many times to and from Stansted airport and thought that we would call in on the way back from the airport. Quiet for a Saturday evening. The pub is on the A120. Friendly welcome.The pub is a good country place to visit serving good home cooked food. A decent size menu with average pub priced food. There is a garden at the back. Real ale is served. Food was hot and tasty and a decent sized portion.

Llegamos a la estancia de una noche para una boda familiar. Nos llevaron a la sala de jardín, una cama cómoda. Estábamos corriendo tarde y no podía coger un taxi. La hija landladys vino a nuestro rescate ofrecidos en el lugar que era fantástico. El desayuno, que era enorme y preciosa, con una gran taza de té. El propietario y propietaria era muy amable y genial para charlar. La próxima vez que estemos en la zona será la detención aquí.

Personal muy amable y acogedor, un servicio excelente y la comida era deliciosa y muy buena relación calidad-precio.

Excellent stay, warm welcoming staff, great food and an all round perfect short visit. Myself and my partner stayed at the kings arms in order to attend a wedding. We had a a room located just outside of the pub (not above), for a single night. The room met all our needs for a brief stay, and had adequate facilities to prepare for a wedding. Thank you to those who looked after us during our stay, would certainly recommend.

Really good food, good service and not a long wait. A typically English pub, very homely, the only thing I would suggest is adding one or two more vegetarian options to the menu.

In response to the comments to our earlier review, we did not say the food was good. In my opinion absolutely not!! I explained that, considering the price of the main meals, we would not ordinarily complain. That is quite different. It was very basic food but not completely awful. Having said that I do think the drinks and desserts were very over priced. The dog poo was in the area that has a children's slide. One was right at the bottom of the slide. That would be an area you would expect children to play. It was not just one dog poo but several . It was clear that the owners did not feel it was necessary to clean up the dog poo which had obviously been been there for ages. It was very clearly from the same dog which is most likely their own which they keep right behind the kitchen.

Arrived 10mins late due to fog and traffic but not a problem. What a lovely welcome a nice log fire to warm us up. The food really is home cooked not bought in and reheated It is one of the best pub lunches we have had in years. We will be back

Sulla strada per l'aeroporto di Stansted ho scoperto, per puro caso, questo pub piccolo e carino. Il menù è quello tipico dei pub: una zuppa, burger e qualche piatto di carne. La qualità è molto buona, il servizio veloce e attento. Prezzi nella norma. Decisamente consigliato

It was a dull day, drizzly etc and we called here for lunch at nearly 3 pm, lunch is only served until 3 and the pub was emptyWe checked food was still being served and with a big smile the landlady saidOf courseWe had a drink and we both ordered the home made Lasagne, good choice. An excellent meal, served promptly and efficently.This our first time here and we will definatly return soon.

Stayed here for one night as had friends wedding next day. Had a chicken, bacon and mayo sandwich with chips for lunch on home made bread, was very nice. Also had dinner and breakfast here and couldn't fault it. Owners and staff very welcoming and due to a previous review on here about a dog I asked if I could meet them. They are lovely well raised dogs literally harmless. If I'm ever down this way again and need somewhere to stay this will be my choice.

Whilst staying in the pubs accommodation (reviewed separately) ate dinner here in the small cosy restaurant with family.Food excellently priced, home cooked, tasty and plentiful. Wine choice was good and again, very well priced. Service friendly, attentive and whole evening relaxed.A point to note, one of our diners was vegan and accommodated for very well with an offer to modify dishes from the menu in order to satisfy the requirement.

Stayed overnight at this pub and had a tasty Steak meal with Chips, Onion Rings, Field Mushrooms and Peas. Very enjoyable meal for £14.99 washed down with a couple of pints of a local Real Ale. As it was midweek the bar and restaurant were quiet, which suited me. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would happily return if and when I'm next in the area.

Friendly atmosphere. Staff helpful! Good cheap and very nice! Worth every penny! The garlic bread was out of this world. 10/10

Stayed on a last minute business trip, staff was very helpful and friendly, room was very pleasant and warm, tv en suite, clean etc ... Food was amazing ! Home cooked, fantastic. chef came out to check on food etc was a real nice touch . Great price all round ... Highly recommend

We visited the Kings Arms on recommendation and although the weather was sunny and bright there was definitely a nip in the air so was a lovely surprise to see a big log fire as we came in and was most welcoming and it got better as the food was very good all home made and do not get there to late as the food goes fast and i had the last Cod and Chips very good would be nice to go there in the Summer and try out the beer garden .

We met friends here on the 23rd December for a meal. I had a lovely starter of whitebait, then the beef cheeks for main. Both meals were so nice, and the mains were served with lots of vegetables which I love especially when it's brussel sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli served with a cheese sauce. They had a great selection of traditional puds, spotted dick amongst them, although I opted for their syrup pudding which was served with lashings of custard. Well done, good English food at a very reasonable price.

I booked one night at The Kings Arms based on previous Trip Advisor reports, and was delighted I did so. You name it...this venue gives it 120%. The publicans and staff are friendly and welcoming; my room was excellent, my evening meal (Lasagne) was served at my request in the main bar area and was a real pleasure to eat. At the Kings Arms food doesn't come in pre-prepared; all home made and delightfully so. The meal was served promptly, was piping hot and exceptionally tasty. I really enjoyed both the meal and the company in the bar all of whom included me in their conversation and light hearted banter. A sound night's sleep in a comfortable bed with NO outside noise to disturb me. Breakfast this morning was equally well prepared. All in all, my visit was a sheer delight and I will certainly be returning when next in that area.

In the a120 drag me and the wife popped in for a quick bite..lovely food served by chris..always feel welcone here.just wish it was closer

Greeted by name by John and Chris who showed me to my garden room,lovely comfortable room,great shower, very comfortable bed,nice big tv on wall,kettle etc.After a shower i headed into the bar (10 steps away) had a few drinks.Next morning into breakfast (5 steps away)wonderful breakfast.i was treated like one of the family by staff and locals alike.Only booked 3 days but enjoyed myself so much that i booked another day.Thanks to John and Chris and all their family and staff for a lovely 4 days.ps.STOP PRESS,i`m going back again for 2 days with "`er indoors"in July

The quality of the food was excellent and saved the evening as the service wasn't as expected. We enjoyed our meal but the young man behind the bar was inexperienced. Lovely traditional pub with a good menu and we recommend to give it a visit, we will again.

We passed this on the way to the coast and decided to stop for a break. The garden is lovely with a play area for the kids and dogs are welcome inside and out. While there we decided to have lunch. I ordered the chicken salad and i have to say it was lovely.The people are very welcoming and friendly, much better than stopping at a service station.

Not usually a fan of dogs in pubs personally, but somehow you feel privileged to be permitted to enter Sandy's domain.Astonishingly friendly pub with lovely atmosphere and staff.The lunch menu is limited but enough variety to allow a good choice and quality cooking.Main was a nice and well cooked chorizo and mushroom omelette with salad and chips, tasted good and ain't greasy.Was just about to leave when I saw the rhubarb syllabub advertised so just had to have that with a coffee afterwards! clean toilets tooMy only comment....no need for anything on top of one of the most delicious sylabbubs I gave eaten!

We called in for some lunch at this pub on the main A120 between Braintree and Colchester. It is one of those small old country pubs that used to be seen all over the country but now seem so few nowadays.We walked in to a friendly greeting from an elderly golden retriever. The bar is long and thin with some tables, benches along the walls and a bar at one end. We ordered soup: ham hock & pea (for her) and vegetable (for him). Both were delicious but hers was especially so. Fortunately there was too much for her so he had to finish it. It was served in mini-tureens on boards with wholemeal bread and butter. The knife and spoon came with a linen napkin - most unusual for a pub. Good atmosphere, friendly and reasonable prices. There is a beer garden at the back with some children's climbing equipment on a side plot. Car parking is very convenient - just pull off the road.

Called in ad hoc, looking for something to eat in the evening. Traditional country pub, warm and welcoming on a cold night. The food was generously portioned, well cooked with plenty of flavour.Owner/publican, courteous 'old school' - which makes a refreshing change.

Decided to have a meal here last Saturday night as we haven't been here in sometime.This pub is warm and friendly. Nice roaring fire to keep the pub warm. We ordered Rump steak and skate. WOW you no its good when you don't need a steak knife. The skate was delicious. Today we went back for Sunday lunch. Truly flavoursome. Roast beef cooked how l like it and lamb. Nothing is too much trouble and there is a nice banter with the barman. So if you're looking for excellent food and good service why not give it a try

Service was friendly & warm (as was the pub), good menu choices (nice to see a rabbit stew on a menu) and selection of beers. We had smoked mackerel, pulled pork & chicken sandwiches, which all came with some of the best tasting chips I’ve had in years. The bread had been made by the chef/cook & the combination of flavours in all the sandwiches was excellent as was the quality of ingredients. If the sandwiches are anything to go by I can’t wait to try a meal of the main. It’s clearly being run by someone who loves food and who wants to pass that passion onto their customers.

My father and I stopped at the Kings arms at random when travelling to Colchester on a Friday night. It was quite quiet with a few people in the bar having food or a drink. The welcome was really friendly and we sat in the dining area which was classic 'pub'Great service. I ordered the rabbit stew and my dad the ham and eggs. As we were waiting the chef brought us 3 types of bruschetta to try which were really nice and on the house! My stew was very good, must have been at least a whole rabbit in it and the 2 large slabs of ham my dad had looked great. Always a good sign when everything comes piping hot on hot plates. Only regret was that I wish we had booked the b&b as I bet they do a killer brekkie!

We have been here twice recently. We had a delicious lunch one day and a fabulous meal on Saturday night. The food would rival that served in many prestigious restaurants - the best we have had for some time!The family who run it were welcoming and friendly - we will be back soon!

Me and my girlfriend have just got in from our visit to The King's Arms for our dinner. I have lived 5 miles from this pub for 30 years and can't believe I have never been here. Lovely warm authentic British pub and I love that, no pretentiousness just friendly welcoming staff. The owner took time to speak to us and they even brought us out an extra starter just a kind gesture (which was delicious!) The 3 courses were beautiful, cooked with care and attention, topped off by a lovely homemade desert. And to top it off the pricing was more than fair. Highly recommended and we'll be back! Thank you :)

We met up with another Couple and decided to go back to the Kings Arms as we had a couple of nice meals there before . We live in Eight Ash Green and so its only a 10 minute drive .As before, the Welcome was sincere and genuine . There is a new Menu in use and we had starters , I had home made Fish Cakes with home made sweet Chilli Chutney and it was delicious, I cant remember what my Wife and our friends had , but we left nothing on the plates. Also cant remember what everyone else had but I the Stuffed Breast of Pheasant which came with a fantastic tasting Sauce and side salad and a few bits this was amazing as well, and we all had a desert. At no time did any plate go back with anything left not eaten , and at no time was we kept waiting unduly for anything , bearing in mind that everything is cooked to order and prepared where required, but everything was hot and tasty and we all had plenty. My mate and I are big chaps and know how to eat but we had good sized portions every time. This Pub offers B& B and there were a couple staying and were eating when we arrived and they were amazed how nice it all was. The Kings Arms caters for small Wedding Receptions and will put a Marquee in the Garden, they have a large Car Park and I fail to see how its not packed at all times . This is a Great Pub delivering Five Star Service at Pub Prices . A three course meal of the highest Quality at a little over £20 per head ? Unbelievable,, we will be going back again.

My husband and I stopped off here for a quiet drink and bite to eat.The quant pub had a lovely atmosphere and the staff could not do enough to make us feel welcome. We ordered a share meat board which was exception value for money. We enquired about the chutney and were given additional flavours and home made bread free of charge to try. The food was both fresh and generously portioned. I could not fault the wonderful friendly service and we even purchased some chutney to take home with us. We will deffinately be returning and recommend this pub to our friends.

Visited The Kings Arms today, very friendly greeting, prompt service, but I am afraid that the new menu did not appeal to us at all, we much preferred the more traditional menu that they used to have,don't get me wrong they were very good and soon rustled up something that we liked, but like people say, it's a quaint English Pub lets keep some plain English food on the menu as well please , Fish and Chips, Gammon Steak etc.

A true surprise. Just a stop at lunch during at our weekend trip. Very good food with high quality ingredients.We tasted salmon and cheeses. A good selections of ales, ciders and lagers. Lovely flowers at the front, kind and careful service. Strongly recommended.

A lovely country pub/restaurant. The hosts are great, make you feel very welcome. The food is great, good chef. Well worth a visit.

Me and my sisters popped into the the Kings Arms this evening for a meal, two of us are vegetarian so we contacted them before hand and the chef was happy to cook off menu to our tastes which was lovely as not many restaurants offer much variety of good quality veggie food! The pub itself is very well kept and cosy, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We were given complimentary bread (with onion, tomato and pepper) to start, which was home made and absolutely gorgeous. For my main, I then had a mix of stuffed tomato, pepper and courgette with some pesto and spinach ravioli in a lovely sauce, with a side of gratin potatoes. All of these were delicious and tasted really healthy and fresh. My other sisters had burgers which were apparently very good, and which were clearly also home made, and very nicely presented. We were all extremely happy with our food - very high quality for a pub- and we just wish we had space to finish it all. Prices were very reasonable considering the high quality of this home made food, would definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

5 miles from Colchester, a country pub serving the most wonderful food and home made breads. Hosts and chef make you feel very welcome,and the eautifully kept gardens and hanging baskets are very attractive. There is also bead and breakfast available which I can only assume is of the same high standard.

We decided to visit for an evening meal to celebrate my daughters exam results. My parents had visited at lunchtime a few weeks previous and really enjoyed the food so suggested we visit.We received a really warm greeting and the service throughout was friendly and helpful.After ordering our meals, we were surprised by the chef who appeared at our table with the biggest loaf of handmade bread we had seen. Jamie is the chef and he had wanted to try this special bread which was baked with a whole Camembert inside it. How lucky did we feel that we got to sample it ! It was delicious!! We didn't have starters , but the main courses we ordered were superb. It was lovely to see different combinations of food on the menu . Made a change from the typical pub food. The lamb was succulent and the stuffed chicken and lentil dish went down very easily. The children in our party were very happy with their more traditional childrens meals too.Then we had a problem........so many desserts to chose from!!! How could we pick just one each??We settled on Bakewell tart.....what a wise move that was . Absolutely scrummy. And my daughters really loved the super chocolatey lumpy bumpy. Coffee was served with delicious homemade biscotti and then we finished the evening meeting the resident dogs! We are avid animal fans so we were thrilled to meet them .All in all a perfect evening out for us. Relaxed atmosphere, super friendly staff and well thought out delicious menu.We will be back before too long that's for sure. All we need now is a special evening where you can just have desserts as they all sounded great. Perhaps a taster menu of puddings only?? Thanks to everyone at The Kings Arms

We staggered in to The Kings Arms after 8pm on the Friday of the August Bank Holiday weekend after a long day on the road and some miles still to go. We just needed to re-fuel and continue on our way. Outside, the window boxes looked lovely and inside it was quaint and cosy but the deserted bar, very quiet restaurant and odour of stale fat did not seem auspicious. However, we were very warmly welcomed and the menu sounded surprisingly interesting - not regular 'pub grub' at all. We ordered and sat down and were quickly served delicious homemade Mediterranean style bread with a generous bowl of good oil and balsamic vinegar (this was complementary). Because we were in a hurry we had just ordered main courses and these were served with little delay. I had perfectly cooked pan fried cod with samphire and a wonderful buttery, piquant sauce. My companions had the herby chicken which was also impeccably turned out - the presentation was beautiful and the flavours amazing. The portions were not huge but I prefer that and with a starter and dessert we would have been full to bursting. Such a pity we were in a rush. With food of this calibre, I can't understand why people are not beating a path to the door of this delightful inn.

New chef at The King's Arms excellent. Particular highlights from the meal were the delicious ravioli starter, lamb for the main and the lumpy bumpy dessert. Very warm and inviting atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.