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Nº 356 in 521 in Shepway

Nº 55 of 80 British in Shepway

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Lovely old country pudding, very attentive staff

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Teresa Turner . 2025-04-27

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My mum and I revisited The Kings Arms following a dissapointing first visit. This visit did not dissapoint. The staff were attentive, the atmosphere warm and friendly. The front of house young man was happy to tell us about the specials and additions to the menu. We had delicious olives and artisan bread for the table. We both had meals off the Spring menu. Mum had chicken and I had burger with chips and coleslaw. Both were beautifully cooked and delicious. Thank you for a very lovely lunch😊

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Janette K . 2025-04-22

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Lovely local tastefully refurbed pub/restaurant. Very busy bank holiday weekend. Good selection of beers and wines. We had a roast dinner. It was not good. Very thin weak flavours. For a starter I had oyster mushroom Chinese pancake. It was delivered with no intro and at rocket speed by the serving staff. No spoon for the pancake sauce, no side plate to construct the pancakes on and the wooden platter was slightly too small so was a struggle to make them on it. The finely cut oyster mushroom filling was massively over salted and the balance of pancakes, cucumber and scallion slices and oyster mushroom filling was way off. Hardly any cucumber and scallions. As for the main roasts. The roast potatoes were hard on the outside and dry in the inside as was the Yorkshire pudding. Both lacked flavour and moisture. Over cooked. Whole roast carrot which again was not well cooked and fairly flavourless. Quarter roast cabbage-bit burnt and no flavour. Cauliflower cheese was ok, nothing special though but was a relief to have something with some depth of flavour. They had ran out of my choice of roast mushroom and nut wellington (was Easter weekend and very busy so no surprise) the choice of veg roast initially struck me as very uncreative but was hopeful would be nice. The alternative to the sold out wellington was a quarter of roast butternut squash which was covered in fennel seeds. Awful. Same price. Service was mixed. Mostly food was placed down followed by staff pretty much doing a ‘netball spin’ away before we could request any sauces and with no introduction of what has been served. A bit more attention to customers and quick introduction of food as placed down with a quick ‘is this ok and would you like any sauces or sides or anything else, enjoy your meal’ would be good.

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Mr and Mrs T . 2025-04-21

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Welcoming large pub with a modern and clean refurb. Good outdoor seating for the summer. Service friendly and swift. Gastro a bit strong given price point and quality. Beers are largely the mainstream ones and food is solid but nothing to make a journey for. Lamb main unremarkable for £32. Desserts very average for price - not sure cheescake was even homemade. Oxtail starter and mussels were good though. Didn't try the steaks. Pricing is close to michelin guide level and cooking nowhere near yet at least. Bridge arms, Updown and even the Pig much better local options for the same cost.

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David . 2025-04-20

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Lovely lunch. Very reasonable priced light bites and bar menu.

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Lucy Kerby . 2025-04-17

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We booked a family birthday lunch & based on reviews, were really looking forward to our visit here. The refurbishment to this beautiful old pub is really lovely but I'm sorry to say we must have caught the kitchen on a very bad day because the food was really disappointing: tiny portions of mostly bland unimaginative food. My partner chose the braised oxtail spring roll that resembled a cigarillo, it was that small, followed by the braised beef & mushroom pudding. She chose the pudding precisely because she wanted something soft to eat. It looked like a crusty pie, she said it was like chewing on an old boot & couldn't finish it. My daughter's fish n chips were both oily (inedible batter) AND dry (fish) she has eaten far better at the local chippy. My brother's steak & tiny portion of chips were 'OK' - luckily he had ordered an extra bowl of chunky chips to fill up. There are limited options for vegetarians - why in this day and age is beyond me? I chose the jacket potato (really innovative!) on a bed of leeks. I nearly keeled over with shock. I got HALF a potato on a spoonful of leeks & nothing else. Just because you throw on some fancy cheese doesn't justify charging £19 for half a spud! Come on - this is totally unacceptable! We soldiered on with the hope of finishing with a decent pudding. My daughter struck lucky with the sticky toffee pudding - it was a decent portion & she said it was delicious. Unfortunately my 'sliver' of cheesecake was limp as well as tasteless & at £11 I would have expected at least a slice of cheesecake. Again, totally unacceptable. We are really not fussy eaters! When we go out we are happy to pay for good quality food in decent portions. The service was just functional - the menus & food were brought to our table with barely a stretch of the lips into a smile which is the least you would expect. The only explanation we could come up with was we booked lunch for 2pm - who knows! Such a shame because the building is beautiful but everything else is a let down & with regards to some of the food - an absolute rip off!

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Rosy . 2025-04-16

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Such a lovely place! Really unexpected

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Neil Batho . 2025-04-16

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Great pub/restaurant. Lovely atmosphere. We went on a Saturday night, it was very busy and buzzy. We still had excellent service despite being near to full capacity. My husband had a burger (he's a bit of a connoisseur on burgers) and said was one of the best he'd had. I had the cod, which was perfectly cooked (very fresh). We were too full for a dessert, so just finished with coffee. We will certainly be back.

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Sheila F . 2025-04-07

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Last night (Saturday) was our first time here although we had heard good things about it, so we went on a whim without booking. The staff were fantastic finding us a table very quickly. The food lived up to our expectation too. Amazing flavours and beautifully cooked. I also thought it was very good value for money. We will be back.

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Jackie Reed . 2025-04-06

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Had Sunday lunch about a month ago. Roast beef delicious, plenty of vegetables, really enjoyed our meal. Decor lovely, recently refurbished. Staff very friendly.

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Vicky Dunnett . 2025-03-16

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Everything about our visit was exceptional,quite faultless.I am vegetarian and was offered the Risotto with veg and pesto sauce, I asked for a small helping but could have actually eaten more, it was utterly delicious ! My friends chicken pie meal was also excellent and the puddings were to die for, with high quality coffee to finish.The Restaurant is beautifully appointed,with a high standard of cleanliness in eating area and toilets,being a Domestic Cleaner I am fussy and notice everything!!! All Staff who served us were extremely good,very friendly,welcoming and helpful.A very fairly priced Gastro pub which I would not hesitate to recommend most highly.Thank you very much indeed to the most superb Chef and all the Staff who made our first visit very memorable, we will be back!

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Sue M . 2025-03-16

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Superb place for enjoying great food and drinks The best in kent

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Ambady Mohanan . 2025-03-11

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The food was great and very filling. Staff were friendly and helpful. The pub is set in a very pretty square off the main road, without the postcode was difficult to find in the dark

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Mich . 2025-03-06

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My apologies to have posted this so late. We visited on Tuesday (18.02.25) and the warm service from Nadine and her team was really nice. From humour to knowledge, it made it such a pleasurable experience from the more stiff and less conversing atmosphere I feel in other places around. It was like having a VIP experience and nothing was too much trouble. The food was so delicious and well presented my only comment would be that the fries really are too salty here, I adore salt but these were really on the cusp of whether I could eat them, chefs take this comment with pinch of salt hehe, however that's a small criticism when overall it was so lovely. Thank you Nadine and team, fabulous!

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Lianne Tanton . 2025-03-01

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Excellent gastro-pub, which offers top quality cooking. We though it was very well priced. I had a really tasty lasagne, immediately I could tell it was home-made. The restaurant is a fantastic building. Service was fantastic

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Dion Spikes . 2025-02-28

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Superb food, atmosphere & service. Roast dinner was excellent!

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josh ls . 2025-02-23

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After having good experiences with the 2 other establishments of this chain we were a little disappointed with our sunday lunch we ordered was really not satisfactory as it had not been quite quite cooked sufficiently enough for my partner and also to we were never asked if we would like steak knives eat this particular dish which was needed. I also found the service from the staff was a little bit on the cold side , as was the room where we sat near the window. All in all the decor was beautiful and the views of the village church was interesting .

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Patricia R . 2025-02-19

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A group of us stopped in after a good yomp around the Downs. We did worry it was too posh but.... Nice beer, lovely recent renovations. Staff really lovely and welcoming. Prices similar to everywhere else. Ps toilets lovely, clean well appointed ungendered, very nice

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paul todd . 2025-02-17

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It's a bit of a trek from Hastings but definitely well worth it. It's our 2nd time and we'll be going back

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Mark Fisher . 2025-02-16

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Food was amazing Service was fantastic and friendly Atmosphere was amazing Absolutely brilliant visit definitely plan to be coming again From Dani Mitchell josh and Nicky Tom Mitchell 💕

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Dani Mitchell . 2025-02-14

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This is a lovely Pub to visit for a special evening as I went for works night out.

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Tracy Walton . 2025-02-03

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A top class Sunday roast!! Never been to the Kings Arms before but we will definitely return. The place is warm & inviting, staff were friendly and attentive and the food was absolutely delicious.

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Julie E . 2025-01-06

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Beautiful place. Stopped on a drive out and popped in for a coffee and was a lovely place. Would definitely return.

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Thomas Raven . 2025-01-05

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Great pub, brilliant food. Lovely family place.

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JOHN Fannon . 2025-01-01

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Bitterly disappointing… On arrival immediately visible there was a limited number of staff on duty, no warm welcome on Christmas Day. Fizz arrived in half filled glasses that had obviously been standing for some time so was no longer chilled, annoying when other tables around us seemed to be enjoying freshly poured full glasses. Canapés were over salted. Starters were nothing very special, then we waited 45 minutes before main course. Halibut was so small and substituted with salmon and another fish wrapped in a pastry casing which was awful. Beef served with some kind of potato slice which you couldn’t cut, turkey was very dry, over salted and served with a runny gravy and very limited vegetable selection. We didn’t wait for desert, had it boxed to take with us. One was a piece of sponge cake…. seriously !! Family all agreed, paying £135 per head plus £54 for a very poor service and also charged for wine that never arrived (disputed wine charge). The worst Christmas Day meal EVER !!!

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Lesley-Ann B . 2024-12-30

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Not a traditional country pub but a fantastic example of what you can turn one into.

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awildblood . 2024-12-29

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Great food, great chef, the steak was perfectly cooked. Highly recommend

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Matty Hill . 2024-12-28

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We went at 3.15 Christmas day for a meal,very disappointing,we had our starters which were average,we then had to wait 45minutes for our main course,the Turkey was dry and the beef was served with a burnt hard potato sliced wedge,unable to cut it,The halibut was very little fish and mostly pastry,for 135pounds per head,this was not acceptable .Ordered a glass of pinot grigio which never arrived to our table and was then charged on the bill,refused to pay for the wine.We were then not given the option of paying a service charge,10% was added 54pounds.The service was slow and the whole experience put us off on any future visits.

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Sarah Armstrong . 2024-12-27

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Wow. We booked early for Christmas Day shelling out £135 per person and expected to choose courses on 6th Dec. Arrived bang on time and seated at a different table from what was promised- under a harsh light on chairs which didn’t fit the table, so I was too high and he was too low. Ok, suck it up… Half a glass of the most acrid fizz arrived, described as ‘complimentary’ alongside some nibbles, one of which nearly made me ill with the texture 🤢 Starters were served within seconds of us finishing the nibbles, and they were enjoyable. We waited an hour for a main, by which time we’d grown uncomfortable at the table in our odd chairs. My husband’s was over cooked- although a great cut, and mine was inedible for all the salt so I regrettably sent it back with staff apologies. Waited another 10 minutes, letting staff know I wanted to cancel my main, and he complained that it’d be wasted now 🤷‍♀️ I watched my husband eat his lunch and they attempted to bring me the cancelled main, at which point I advised the moment had passed and if we could just have our dessert boxed-up, we’d pay for our drinks and be on our way... We didn’t receive our puds before we left- to be fair, we just wanted to leave. We’re locals and really wanted this pub to work for us, but this is the nail in the coffin of a few mediocre or downright unpleasant, overpriced dining experiences at The King’s Arms.

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penfoldandtheboy . 2024-12-26

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Lived in the locality for a couple of weeks so still looking around at places to drink,eat etc. Popped in for a lunchtime drink this week and have got to say after we answered first question ,“ are you here for food?” wrongly obviously because we only wanted a lunchtime drink ,we were then made to feel very unwelcome, especially after sitting on wrong table…… “There’s tables you can sit in down here”(the coldest part of the pub)not feeling very welcome …..hmm not so sure….Village pubs need to also remember their surroundings/history and not concentrate on being a gastro destination. Not everyone wants to eat in a pub!

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Mo Clover . 2024-12-13

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The breakfasts that you served were just not up to your usual high standards. Any well-run cafe would have served a better breakfast. Either provide your usual high standard of cooking or stop serving breakfasts.

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z435 . 2024-12-08

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Our friends took us to this charming village pub on our first night of our long weekend in Kent. We see why they have raved about this place since it was taken over and remodelled. The food was your typical British pub dished, but elevated to the next level As this time of year, if we see pigs in blankets, we order some. I highly recommend you do, some of the best we have had ever. Other dishes we tried include, chefs pie of the day, beef and onion, just yummm, and the rabbit with gnocchi. The service was some of the best for a pic, pleasant, professional and very efficient. The pub its self is stunning with two open fires inside massive barrels, chandeliers made out of vine bottle. Highly recommend a stop here if you are in the area and book if you wish to eat.

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Pesh . 2024-12-07

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Absolutely lovely for two ladies that like a nice light lunch once a month. Food was excellent and prices reasonable. Service was quite slow but very friendly.

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Sara Everett . 2024-12-04

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A few weeks ago we all had a lovely meal at the Kings Arms, food absolutely delicious and beautifully presented and service fast and efficient. There's also a great children's menu for the little ones. The atmosphere is warm and ambient and the pub is also great for just relaxing over a beer or a glass of wine. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming. This has become our favourite local pub so we will definitely be back to taste more of their gorgeous food.

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Maddy Swan . 2024-12-04

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Lovely sophisticated venue attracting good honest people. Food service and drinks exceeding our expectations will certainly be returning. Thanks.

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Steve B . 2024-12-01

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Great food but the only criticism I have is that their wine list isn’t great (for me anyway). I’ve had 3 meals here recently and each time the food is top notch. The wine though, I’ve had one out of 3 so far that has been good and tbh they seem a little expensive for what you get. If it wasn’t for that then this would be an easy recommendation.

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Darren Butterworth . 2024-11-25

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Wow just WOW! Set down a side road in the quiet village of Elham is a cute little courtyard and this lovely pub has the prime spot. Gorgeous location, friendly helpful staff, lovely interior and the most fabulous Sunday lunch. We had a variety from fish, to pork belly, beef and the butternut squash roast. It was perfect. Good prices too. We'll be back and a visit in good weather is a must as they have a great outside area too. Oh and it was super busy which says it all but we didn't have to wait. There is parking outside the pub but if it's full then there is plenty on the road in the village. Thank you, we loved it!

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holidayreviewsfromme . 2024-11-19

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Visited the Kings Arms in Eltham with other family members for dinner. The staff were welcoming, the drinks and food menu options were excellent and the food that was served was really very good. We had an excellent evening all round and look forward to visiting again.

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ChrisCDC . 2024-11-19

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Great food, staff friendly and helpful good beer an all

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Rob . 2024-11-09

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Great food served by a friendly welcoming team. The pub has been beautifully refurbished by the owners creating the perfect blend traditional and modern. The sticky toffee pudding is not to be missed.

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Lesley . 2024-10-22

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Really nice pub, always good service, didn't have food this time. But have had in past and has always been very enjoyable

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Kerry Woodbridge . 2024-10-20

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Popped in after a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Comprehensive menu, very tasty food and attentive service. Good atmosphere. Off to try the other two pubs in the group.

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Andrew . 2024-10-18

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What a great ambience, nice service and extremely delicious food. Monday is Curry Night and since the chef is from Nepal, it's doubly worth it. A great experience, 100% recommended!!

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Beatrice Peter . 2024-10-14

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Lots of promise in anticipation. Overly salty chowder. One fish and chips mediocre, although two others looked good, so maybe one set aside waiting for the others? Or batter changed? Willing but inadequate and varying service declining in interest. Confused delivery and non-delivery. Nice location.

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Marc F . 2024-10-12

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Excellent food and service. We enjoyed our Sunday lunch and it was very busy so recommend booking

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Janet Blackwell . 2024-10-06

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Delicious fish finger wraps & a few pints of Moretti - charming staff & attentive service. So nice to go to such a well run local pub.

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NAHR1234 . 2024-10-05

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Took 2 (older!) friends for a 90th birthday lunch for first time in 10 years and immediately impressed by decor and ambience. Service is excellent - attentive and friendly without being formulaic. Extensive diverse menu for a 2024 pub and easy to mix and match a wide range of Small Bites, Starters, Mains and Desserts. We all enjoyed our food choices very much despite the 90 year old thinking the cabbage uncooked (= al dente!) and I didn't like having fennel seeds on my belly pork - though the cabbage was delicious! Have to say £20 per person cancellation fee is cynical and gave us bad taste before arriving - sure, charge a cancellation fee that's a deterrent but £20 per person is excessive and customer unfriendly.

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Nigel Lang . 2024-10-03

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Gorgeous restored, dog friendly pub in the middle of the countryside - updated 23/09/24 - still excellent 👌

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Matt Gibbs . 2024-09-23

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We went for the first time yesterday and what an experience. The pub has been refurbished to a very high standard inside and out. The courtyards are a lovely place to sit and have been landscaped. The weather yesterday was superb which added to the experience. The food was top notch, along with the service from the two people on duty. I have Coeliac disease and wasn't a problem for the kitchen (we checked first before visiting). Overall a great place to visit and we will definitely be back with friends.

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Leee30 . 2024-09-21

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First time visiting the pub and had an amazing experience. Food and ambience were excellent. However, what makes this place different is the staff. Gary and his crew welcomed us the moment we opened the door and it continued until we left. Love this place and will be back. Thank you.

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Suzanne Daniel . 2024-09-06

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Recent complete refurbishment to a very high standard and first visit impressed greatly. Will be back - probably too often!!!!

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Brian Snowden . 2024-09-02

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Love it food is great. Staff very nice so nice it's been upgraded 🥃 also serving a fantastic breakfast.

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Kev Johnson . 2024-08-13

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Lovely venue for a special meal

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Barbara Baker . 2024-08-01

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BEST PIE OF MY LIFE: The pastry was perfectly browned, crispy and flaky. No part of it was undercooked or soggy. Rigid but not over-cooked. The braised ham hock and chorizo filling was so deliciously tender, flavorful and impressive with every mouthful. The steamed savoy cabbage side was seasoned very tastefully, bursting with flavor and complimented the pie wonderfully. The gravy was applied in just the right amount, had a great consistency, beautifully dark and rich. The mash was fluffy and creamy, dished out in just the right proportion to the rest of the dish. I can’t stop thinking about it - was actually exquisite.

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Alex Furley . 2024-07-25

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Lovely pub, but a little overpriced in my opinion. The food was good, but not outstanding.

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Marika Townsend . 2024-07-12

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Such a lovely cosy aesthetic place, friendly service, and the most amazing finessed menu and food. Cannot fault this place it is the perfect pub restaurant. Dog friendly

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Maisy Roby . 2024-07-04

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Howie made a wise choice by booking a table at the King's Arms for a delightful Sunday roast dinner. The environment was incredibly calming and relaxed, setting the perfect tone for a leisurely meal. Our waiter was not only pleased but also highly efficient, making sure our experience was top-notch. The service felt organic and genuine, adding to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. Each dish was served at just the right time, allowing us to savor every bite. It was evident that the chefs put great care into preparing our meal as everything was cooked to perfection, exactly to our liking. Needless to say, we are already looking forward to our next visit to the King's Arms, eager to enjoy another wonderful dining experience.

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Paul Taylor . 2024-07-03

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Amazing place, lovely atmosphere staff polite and friendly, and accommodated us as a large party at short notice. Superb food. Will definitely come back in the evening.

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Karina Banyard . 2024-07-02

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Roast beef very rare, veg uncooked, roast potatoes hard, roast potatoes were replaced but beef still uncooked & tough, was given £5 off the bill, really disappointed as first impression went from 10 down 2.

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Wendy Butcher . 2024-06-30

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Booked as I saw a review calling it one of best restaurants in Kent. Was disappointed, was average at best and a shame as this was a special occasion meal. Food served was not very flavourful, steak was ordered as medium rare but was served rare. After this was politely addressed by the server and asked to be cooked a bit longer it was served rare again & the ribs ordered had little flavour and were quite fatty. Overall sadly not the best food.

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Kim Warren . 2024-06-29

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What a fantastic gastro pub. The food here is absolutely delicious, and probably the fastest service I have ever experienced in such a popular place. The pub itself is amazing too with loads of features, set in an idyllic little village in Kent. Highly recommend!

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Kevin McMahon . 2024-06-27

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My wife & I have visited The Kings Arms in Elham a few times now, as well as their sister pubs/restaurants called The Marquis of Granby & The Tiger inn. The Kings Arms’ transformation is sensational! You will not go wrong with their food, drink, staff or experience at any stage. We visited yesterday at 1:30pm with our 2 friends. We come from Maidstone & Rainham in Kent (45 mins travel time) and will continue to do so with The Kings Arms. They had live music playing on this occasion which was a delight! The Chefs pie is always amazing and a personal favourite of mine from the menu but honestly if you want to go for Sunday Lunch you will not beat the Roast Dinner anywhere else! Take a friend, family or even a date and you will not regret it! Thank you so much for your hospitality as always! We will be back 👏 *PLEASE NOTE we paid £75 per person for 3 courses & 4/5 Alcoholic drinks each* So amazing value for money!!!

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Ernest Henry Mortgages . 2024-06-23

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Beautiful place And the roast dinner was lovely Well worth a visit

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Liz Jones . 2024-06-16

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A top class restaurant in an old public house. The food is excellent, the service outstanding and the ambience a dream. National Pub of the Year? I hope so.

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John Poole . 2024-06-06

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Very poor vegetarian option as a Sunday roast option.

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Joolz Kassai . 2024-05-26

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Great gem of a pub, hidden in the countryside

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Ben De Pauw . 2024-05-20

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Delicious roast, sat in the gorgeous sunny court yard. Very friendly staff. Refurbished to very high spec. Can’t fault it.

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Lou . 2024-05-12

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An absolute gem nestled along our hiking route, Elham Kings Arms welcomed us with open arms and warm hospitality, despite us arriving with all our gear and a bit weary from the trails. Their kindness and welcoming attitude made our stop here truly memorable. The staff graciously accommodated our needs, ensuring we felt comfortable and at home even in our hiking attire. The cozy atmosphere provided the perfect respite, and the hearty meals replenished our energy for the journey ahead. Elham Kings Arms is not just a place to grab a bite; it's a beacon of hospitality along the hiking trails, offering weary travelers a place to rest, recharge, and feel genuinely welcomed. Five stars for their kindness, warmth, and exceptional service!

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Sadiq Usman . 2024-04-27

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Very busy pub, booking is advised,great menu, We went for Sunday lunch, the portions were very generous, all in all a great meal

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mal b . 2024-04-24

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Quite busy in the restaurant but that's because it's popular. For starter had crispy beef to share. Had a roast beef and roasted cauliflower with satay sauce for our main course. Good food, good service. Would like to go back in the summer and sit in the garden for lunch

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Jane Heenan . 2024-04-21

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Great food, excellent service and relaxed atmosphere. Portion sizes are very good as well. Highly recommended. Not Kent Pub of the Year 2024 for no reason.

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Jim Quinn . 2024-04-14

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Was recommended the pub by a local during our stay in Kent and had the most fabulous roast. Any roast that comes with extra gravy and cauliflower cheese as standard ticks my boxes but the food was incredible! Would totally recommend!

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Jessica . 2024-04-14

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Great hidden gem of a pub restaurant. It was a Tuesday evening and it was busy and I think that tells you all you need to know about quality of food. We had a mix as a family of steak, burgers and fish and all were well cooked to how we wanted them. Service was prompt but not pushy and if we needed anything they were quick to supply. Price wise for family of 4 2 courses each and drinks £180, which considering 2 steaks in that not too bad if you ask me. Inside has been updated super sympathetically with a lovely mixof old features with updated decor.

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Terry Gammons . 2024-04-09

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The interior design of this pub is incredible! Coupled with amazing food and a great atmosphere made this an amazing spot to visit!

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Alex Peet . 2024-04-02

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Wow, what a lovely place . A hidden gem we didn't know about. The food was excellent with some lovely vegetarian choices I had not had before. Staff were really friendly and make an extra effort as we were celebrating a birthday. Beautiful lavatory and it was no problem that they are mixed.

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Frances Dorsett . 2024-03-28

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Today we were a party of 17 to celebrate a birthday, the whole event ran like clockwork, from the pre planning to the execution on the day, the attention to detail, spot on. The food was prepared by professionals, every dish was a joy to eat at the highest standard you would expect in any top class restaurant. Thank you all involved in making today a memorable experience for my wife and our guests. Andrew Gendek

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Andrew Gendek . 2024-03-23

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Fantastic meal. Really recommend it

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Paul Lawrence . 2024-03-23

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Fabulous pub having undergone a wonderful renovation. Great atmosphere, staff were lovely and some good quality pub food. Sunday lunch offering was excellent with varied meat selection as well as other menu items if you didn’t fancy a roast. Will recommend and return 👍 - oh and don’t forget to book, otherwise you’ll need to leave a poor review marking the pub down just for being busy 🙄

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Lizzie . 2024-03-17

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We went for my wife's birthday, we made some requests where to be sat and a little birthday dessert, both requests were met brilliantly. Loved the food. Well definitely be returning soon

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Ethan Burnett . 2024-02-20

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Nicely decorated and friendly staff. Food was good but nothing too memorable and expected more in quantity and quality for the price. Mains had us questioning whether to add some extra sides.

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Simon . 2024-02-19

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Came here for a meal with my family. Unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures. The venue is lovely. Decorated really well and everything is clean and tidy. The toilets were really fancy too. We had a sharing starter and the scotch egg to start and it was all really delicious. For mains we had...the Sea Bass Special, the Chefs Pie, the chicken and I had something from the stater menu as I wasn't very hungry. Again all so so nice. We had a couple of desserts, a couple of wines and 7 or 8 beers in total and the bill came to around £200. Everything was great apart from some of the other customers, I get children will be children but letting children crawl around the floor and squeal and sing right next to other paying customers is a little out of order. Other than that we had a great time and will definitely be going back.

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Emma Huthart . 2024-02-18

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Amazing decor following an extensive refurb. Absolutely fantastic food and service and prices reasonable too, what's not to love. Looking forwards to a return visit. Update: Sixth visit now and this is still still as fantastic as each previous visit. Whether it's been a cozy meal for two at, what is now, our official favourite table, or as a bigger group.

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Scott Donald . 2024-02-09

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I had one small piece of undercooked steak and a bowl of chips, small mushroom and a small tomato. £33 Total bill for 4 people £243 before tip. Disappointed? Very! Overall the portions were very small, especially my friends chicken, all bone very little meat. The starters were by far the best part of the evening. Going again? Doubtful!

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Tony Thorn . 2024-01-28

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Good food, great service in a lovely refurbished pub. Recommend the black pudding scotch egg starter. A little more expensive than some pubs but also not "pub grub" so worth visiting. Will be back.

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Nick Owen . 2024-01-21

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Only had drinks at the bar. But the warmth and friendly staff makes us want to return.

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Katherine Jackson . 2024-01-13

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Beautiful pub with so much attention to detail. Completely refurbished. Great food and drink. Lovely atmosphere.

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Simon Lacey . 2024-01-04

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Nice place. Lovely food and great service

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Shaun . 2023-12-30

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Spot on, would go back for sure.

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Peter Lewis . 2023-12-29

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Amazing pub best in the area, loved the relaxed vibe, staff were so friendly and welcoming

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Frederick Godding . 2023-12-29

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Supports and hosts illegal fox hunts. Google this pub and their links to animal cruelty and barbaric animal abuse

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alan dodd . 2023-12-24

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Excellent food served by welcoming, friendly, attentive staff in a beautifully refurbished pub. Can't wait to return!

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Sally Yonish . 2023-12-19

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We (5 ladies)enjoyed a fabulous lunch at this festive wonderful gastropub. Service was friendly food delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed and yet professional. Can’t wait to come back!n9n

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Olwen Tolhurst . 2023-12-15

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The staff and atmosphere here are exceptional. A great deal of care has been put into the design of the pub. The food was good however my only criticism is that I found the pricing to be a touch inflated. That being said, I was not disappointed. To top it off, allergy advice was tremendous. The chef was able to verify which foods contained what allergens, which many places do not do well at all.

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C Newell . 2023-12-15

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Beautiful renovated pub large outside area ,Many helpful staff with good knowledge of the drinks they sell. Wide selection of foods on the menu, Well presented and reasonably priced.

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David Hamilton . 2023-12-10

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Friendly, attentive service. Food very well presented. All cooked perfectly. The lamb was lovely and pink.

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Nick Brown . 2023-11-24

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A perfect evening. Staff were excellent, food was sublime. Even the lavatories were different class.

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Stephen Line . 2023-11-23

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Wonderful everything - atmosphere, food, service, beautiful pub and amazing Sunday lunch. Look forward to coming back soon!

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Sarah G . 2023-11-19

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Very friendly staff. Nice decor. Good service. Food was great although a little pricey

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jon McCarthy . 2023-11-15

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The renovation looks lovely. Sadly, we didn't get to experience the food. I travelled all the way from Australia for lunch with my great Aunt (91), who lives in the area, and we were turned away. Highly recommended to book a table, even though it didn't appear to be a recommendation.

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Aaron Petersen . 2023-11-15

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Beautiful traditional pub with a modern twist. Extra dog friendly, great food and ale/larger choice. So lucky to have such a lovely local 💓

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April Welsh . 2023-11-10

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