The Kings Arms, SE1 2JX in Southwark

We had dinner here twice during our four-day stay in London. The first time, we were lucky enough to get a free table. The second time, we had no problem making a reservation online. The entire team was super attentive, very friendly, and overall, the service was fantastic. The atmosphere in the pub is incredibly cozy; we felt very comfortable, and the food is amazing. One portion of ribs wasn't enough for us, so we immediately ordered a second one. Highly recommended. Everything. Thank you.

What a sweet, calming and cheerful place. Beautiful atmosphere, staff and layout.

Si estás por la zona de la Torre de Londres un domingo, reserva en este pub para tomar un Sunday Roast. Yo soy muy fan de este plato, y en este pub lo hacen muy rico y abundante. No lo dudes, aunque en Londres nada es barato, este plato bien vale el precio que cuesta.

The waitresses are absolutely adorable, very welcoming, typical place with very nice and cozy decor. Certainly the prices are London, in fact I have updated the menu but they are deserved because the food is delicious and typical. Magpies in particular. In short, it’s a very good address where we had a great time 👌

Fantastic Sunday roast in an excellent pub near London Bridge. Fabulous customer service from all the staff including Tamra and Anthony the managers. Dog friendly, quirky interior and nice beers on tap. Proper pub doing it how it should be. First class

First time at this lovely pub and defo won’t be the last! From being seated by the lovely owner Tamra to receiving the delicious “ample” roast, everything was so lovely. All staff were super nice and friendly, music was great and the atmosphere warm and inviting. I loved it and one of the managers, Anthony also came over to see how we were, so nice. All in all a fab visit and would 100% recommend. Being in hospitality myself I know how hard it is to get things as good as this, well done guys 👌

Lovely atmosphere and decor and poured an absolutely superb pint of Yardbird. Would certainly return

Squeezed us in for Sunday lunch. Service was welcoming, decor was cosy and quirky, food was delicious. We plan to return on our next visit.

Qué pub tan encantador. Hay libros, juegos de mesa y arte encantador en las paredes, algunos a la venta. Buenas bebidas, especialmente una pinta muy agradable del propietario. La comida era excelente y el personal muy amable. Ojalá fuera mi local.

Had the cutest date night at this buzzing pub! We went for Watercolour Wednesday and it was so therapeutic—I’m usually such a chatterbox, but I was completely lost in painting. The drinks and food were delicious, and it was super convenient to order straight to our table via QR code, especially on such a busy night. Our server, Anthony, was beyond lovely—so attentive and friendly! 🎨✨ The pub will submit any paintings for a charity auction too which is such a good idea🍷💖

Good quality food and quirky, comfortable, and friendly vibe.

Lovely quirky place- like your hipster grandmothers front room

Came for watercolour Wednesday, really lovely vibe and great fun for free! Had the double burger and fries which was delicious.

Cozy place, friendly staff. Games available and cool interior.

I love this place. It’s lively and also warm and welcoming. Dylan can make a mean Negroni! Great bartender.

Book for Sunday roast. Lovely pub decor and atmosphere and down a quieter bit of London Bridge. Had lamb for the roast - all elements really tasty - so big you could’ve shared I believe. Staff very efficient, prompt and got everything sorted when we needed a spot for drinks and coffees once our lunch 2 hour booking was over.

We had sunday roast, one with beef and another with lamb both were great.

Wonderfully clean kept pub with friendly staff and ambient vibe. We popped in for a drink and ended up staying the whole night. We enjoyed a selection of their small plates which were generous in size and delicious. The cocktail selection is great and the music and board games kept up entertained all night. Will definitely be back!

A lovely warm escape from a cold, wet Sunday in London. I would recommend booking a table. We were lucky, because we arrived at noon, to get a table for 4 adults and 2 children on a Sunday lunch time. The children shared a very generous child's Sunday roast and the rest of us shared delicious tapas style plates. The Spanish house wines were great and reasonably priced

Lovely little gem of a pub just close to tower bridge, great vibe, lovely food and very warm and welcoming traditional style British pub, recommend booking if there is a party of people as gets really busy!

Me and my dog Reggie here now, really great little pub Tooley street, away from the crowds of London and Tower bridge! Lovejy bangers and mash washed down with a bloody mary 😋

We have enjoyed a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. The roast beef was cooked to perfection, vegetables still crunchy, the Yorkshire pudding and gravy was great. We have finished it with a sticky toffee pudding, which was to die for. The staff were friendly and helpful! We will definitely go back.

We went to The Kings Arms for a Sunday Lunch and it was incredible. Recommended by a friend, I brought my parents here for a catch up over some good food. The Kings Arms did not disappoint. The food was incredible, and incredibly flavourful. We ordered a LOT of food, hence why our price per person is high. The service was second to none, the staff were able to accommodate to any request - any quickly corrected any issues we may have had. The atmosphere is lovely, warm and welcoming, even if you’re not going for food - it is well worth popping in for a pint. One of my favourite pubs in London. PS The Polaroid dog wall is the most adorable thing!

Excellent ambient, well prepared drinks, great staff

Lovely Sunday Roast for me and some lads visiting from America. We all got the Lamb and a pint. We had a request for reservation that got canceled due to it being full but the hostess managed to accommodate us and was super friendly. The food was top notch and you can see this place is popular for a reason. Great experience!

Encontré esta joyita en línea hace unas semanas mientras trataba de organizar un buen lugar para una reunión de amigos. Cuando salgo a cenar con amigos, el aspecto más importante para mí es la experiencia general. Necesito personal amable, ambiente agradable y, por supuesto, buena comida no vendrá mal. Este lugar tiene mucho. El chef merece una estrella Michelin si aún no tienen uno, los servidores disfrutan genuinamente de su trabajo y todo el lugar estaba bullicioso. Estoy luchando por encontrar una crítica y lo único que se me ocurre es que uno de los miembros del personal del bar apoya al Chelsea.

Me encanta pasar por este pub cada vez que estoy pasando (ya sea en mi camino a O 2 o si resulta que estoy en el mercado del condado, a 10 minutos a pie). ¡Es una verdadera joya! El lugar se ve súper acogedor con su decoración retro y la gente charlando afuera. El equipo de personal funciona como magia (amable Y eficiente! ) , las bebidas tienen un precio muy decente (cerveza de botella para un cincor) . las multitudes son del tipo con el que quieres pasar el rato: son ruidosos y son divertidos. Juegan juegos de mesa y una gran lista de reproducción! Solo un precioso pub de barrio, muy especial aunque no seas uno de los vecinos...

We were at the Kings Arms on Saturday evening. Fantastic friendly atmosphere, we hadn’t booked but the super helpful staff found us a table. The food was yummy, the smashed burgers were truly delicious! We stayed till closing playing board games, can’t wait to go again! Thanks again to the lovely staff, we will book next time, promise!

Lovely, relaxed atmosphere on Sunday afternoon. Roast was delicious with friendly and quick service.

Great ribs with decent beer, what's not to like? Pretty good menu, not too pricey, gets very busy at times, half price ribs Monday and Tuesday, do it!!!!

Fui al bar a pedir cócteles, la junta seguía levantada para la hora feliz. Dos cócteles comprados pero esperaba que el segundo fuera gratis. El segundo no llegó... Hablé con la persona del bar que dijo que aparentemente, el esquema de la hora feliz no estaba en marcha. Pedimos amablemente por el gerente que abruptamente nos dijo, todas las cosas buenas llegan a su fin. Cuando le dije que deberían avisar a la gente que la hora feliz ya no está disponible, ella no parecía contenta. Tan pronto como mencioné algo sobre una reseña, inmediatamente nos tomó una foto a todos nosotros, exponiendo a todos los miembros de mi familia sin previo aviso y nos arrebató todas nuestras bebidas. Posteriormente nos pidió que nos fuéramos... Tan grosero.

Went to the bar to order cocktails, the board was still up for happy hour. Two cocktails purchased but was expecting the second to be free. The second didn’t arrive… Spoke to the bar person who said that apparently, the happy hour scheme wasn’t in place. We politely asked for the manager who abruptly told us, all good things come to an end. When I said they should let people know happy hour isn’t available any more, she didn’t seem pleased. As soon as I mentioned anything about a review, she immediately took a photo of all of us, exposing all of my family members without warning and snatched all of our drinks. Subsequently she then asked us to leave… So rude.

One of the first places we ate in London after a long day of traveling and touring. The traditional food was awesome and the wait staff were very nice. The atmosphere was also cozy and kid friendly for us. Very relaxing after our day.

Made a bad reservation by mistake and the staff were super friendly and accommodating. Made space for us, despite being very busy. Lamb roast was great!

Typical English pub, with beautiful decoration. Food and beer good and the service was lovely. We ordered a portion of wings because the ones that came on the sharing board had a sauce that was too spicy for the children and they invited us. The most enjoyable meal of the week we have been in London

Love the atmosphere, it’s a beautiful place! But I have to say their new vegan burger is not very good… the first time I went it was amazing (beyond meat), for some reason they changed to some kind of lentils option… a major downgrade in my opinion. I still love the place but I go just to drink.

Awful place, with very rude staff and no respect for the customer. My gf booked a table for 3 (for drinks and food) two weeks before her birthday. When we arrived on time, we realised the place was completely over booked and we had been given a tiny coffee table for the 3 of us. Each one tried to talk to a member of staff, each person was extremely rude to us and basically told us that it was not their problem. Since it was my gf's birthday, we tried to switch to a normal size table that became available and was also booked for 3 people. A very rude member of staff told us off, after my friend tapped him in the shoulder asking for an explanation, we were literally kicked out of the place. It seems like they had a problem with us being foreigners....

Habíamos reservado una mesa para el almuerzo en este pub grande y agradable y, aunque estaba ocupado, estábamos sentados y servidos rápidamente. Elegí las costillas de barbacoa del menú principal y eran excelentes! También se pidió la hamburguesa de pollo y pescado con papas fritas, todos los cuales parecían bien cocinados y de buena calidad. Un pudín de toffee pegajoso de postre era suave y esponjoso. La ventaja añadida es que, si quieres quedarte más tiempo, puedes entretenerte jugando a una gama de juegos desde juegos de cartas básicos hasta grandes juegos de mesa.

Excellent ribs. Best in London!

Un animado y agradable pub local con buena comida! Vinimos aquí en nuestra última noche en Londres. Mi esposo, yo y nuestras dos niñas de 11 y 7 años. Había juegos de mesa y libros alrededor del pub. Nos divertimos jugando mientras esperábamos por nuestra comida y después de comer. ¡Las costillas eran INCREÍBLES! Probamos una variedad de cosas y todo estaba delicioso.

Easy going pub which has affordable function rooms upstairs. We use for improv practice and it’s perfect, great location and easy for a drink after!

A pub with good atmosphere and good food. Fast service and you order and pay for your application. Everything perfect.

Cool pub with good food and nice staff.

What a lovely spot! We went for dinner and drinks, and this places ambience did not disappoint! Warm and cozy inside, with candles inside old wine bottles, such a great touch! We got the lentil burger and the double patty smash burger, my husband said it’s one of the best burgers he’s ever had! We did have to laugh after we waited for our order to be taken, to learn it’s all through the QR code on the menu. This approach is actually really nice because you don’t have to wait on anyone to come by, or be disturbed at all during your meal. Want another drink? Order it! Ready to go? Close out your tab. Staff was excellent, so friendly. The only pictures I got was of one of the games they had there for you to play, and the holiday beer! The games were fun and allowed you to enjoy the establishment a little bit more!

Great atmosphere, very good food and excellent cocktails

Try the wings.. Lovely team and surroundings

Absolutely love it. We were looking for a nice pub to eat drink and stumbled across the kings arms. All the tables were reserved, but they managed to fit us in, and I'm glad they did. Very friendly staff and the food was faultless. Highly recommend it.

I have to give a bit of a shout out to the staff here, you guys are awesome! You provide an absolute great friendly environment for all your guests and it was an absolute pleasure to visit.

Good restaurant with little bit tight space! If you are a foodie go for it

Fish and chips were nice, though the fish wasn't salted. It is very pricey considering the setting and that we got a table more suited for drinking coffee then having lunch.

Discovered this place accidentally, as it was the new local after our office relocated. Tried their wings at a staff party we held there and have been coming back (and telling all my friends about them) ever since. Best wings I've had in London to this date, I don't know what they put in the BBQ sauce, but we find ourselves wanting to lick it off the plate (and probably would if nobody could see). Very friendly and accommodating staff, lovely atmosphere, love the stack of games and the Watercolour Wednesdays. Now the only thing I miss about quitting that old job is no longer working around the corner from this gem. Still, will trek for wings all the way from zone 3 north.

After a misunderstanding at a previous visit, they have more than made up for the mistake by treating us to two free roasts plus dessert and drinks. Much appreciated and we will definitely be back! 😊

On a whim, my partner and I decided to drop into The King's Arms for Sunday lunch. Although they were fully booked, the staff kindly squeezed us in after we promised to eat quickly. Our two vegetarian roasts were served promptly, and the food was delicious—I savoured every bite. The pub’s Victorian-style décor is whimsical and charming, adding to the delightful atmosphere. Our dog came along and had a great time, too. I’ll be returning!

Great atmosphere, fantastic decor. Worth going for the Polaroids of dogs who have frequented the pub alone

Absolutely banging toast. Had the beef it was cooked perfectly and came with enough gravy to drown the plate and myself. Thank you!

This pub stands above the others in the area, the food is some of the best you'll find in a pub and the atmosphere is the perfect mix of quaint and cosy. If you're ever around Tower Bridge, you're doing yourself a disservice to not give it a go.

Had an amazing large group Christmas dinner here. Excellent food, great service, very warm, fun, cosy atmosphere and vibe.

The Kings Arms was brilliant, we had a team dinner last night. The food was great, but the service was totally spot on - thank you to Rory who served us, and the lovely lady with curly blonde hair (Jodie I think?!) We will be back!

Popped in for a drink and stayed for food. Really good burger. Atmosphere was lovely too.

Really cosy and wholesome pub with loads of character. The ribs were sensational.

Cosy place with good food and friendly staff

He estado en este pub unas cuantas veces antes del Covid, y recordad que disfruté mucho de sus costillas así que decidí volver. El lugar tiene un ambiente agradable, se siente como un pub tradicional. El personal era muy agradable y servicial. Muy buen servicio. La selección de alimentos es variada y muy sabrosa. La comida salió bastante rápido, gran tamaño de porción. El postre estaba bien, pero solo 2 opciones para elegir. Tenía el pudín de toffee pegajoso.

First day of December and the pub already had the right kind of Xmas vibe going on. Crispy potatoes, perfect yorkies, tender lamb - so good. And it’s also dog friendly. 100% recommend.

Excellent food, nice atmosphere.

This pub is one of my absolute favorites, cozy and friendly (children and dogs are very welcome). Their lamb roast is delicious and the staff is super nice. Well done guys!

This pub is a gem of London Town brillant atmosphere and great service and the food is really good £7 for a pint of Guinness and £18.95 for beer bartered haddock and chips

This is our local and we love it for the fabulous, ever subtley changing interior, the escape from the world atmosphere and the lovely staff especially Jodie!

The place was amazing, the server was extremely kind, helpful and funny, and the food was so good. I normally don’t like fries but the fries here are amazing, 10/10

A rare gem: the setting, possibility of playing a board game, superb dishes, etc. To discover

Second year in a row I celebrate my bday with The Kings Arms! And never disappointed! From the booking, to the food and specially the service! I booked a table for 12 and we ended up being 17!!!!! Even though all the team was super comprehensive and helped to accommodate my guests! Food was great as always a great selection of drinks! A special thank you to Jody for being extremely kind and super efficient! Thank you TKA team! You rock! 🙌🙌

Lovely pub, not the traditional interior you'd expect but still quite cozy. Food was good, selection is actually plenty and the staff was extremely nice. Being inside really feels more like a bar rather than a pub.

Nice cosy homely little pub. All the tables had reserved on them on a Friday evening, but the friendly staff still managed to find us somewhere to sit. Mulleted chap behind the bar was also an absolute gent.

Nice collection of books if you're lucky enough to sit next to it. Very friendly and helpful staff

Perfect lighting and ambience, good service and lovely staff, amazing Sunday roast (kind of want to gatekeep this place)

Great food and friendly staff top dollar

Visité tarde un domingo por la noche, el lugar todavía estaba ocupado siempre una buena señal. Me dieron la bienvenida como una cena individual y me ofrecieron una mesa. Tanto la cerveza , la comida y el servicio eran muy buenos.

Came as part of a stag do for lunch here, friendly staff, lovely food and good selection of drinks, clean toilets, clean pub, top place!

Very nice shop, nice service and the prices are reasonable, definitely a recommendation

Couldn’t get a table but SUPER cool place!

If you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and drop on in. This establishment is everything you're looking for in a neighborhood pub. Good atmosphere, great food and wonderful wait staff. I had the flame grilled chicken breast sandwich and side salad. My wife had the salmon with Mediterranean potatoes. Both dishes were prepared well. Be mindful that the chicken sandwich came with cheese on top. It came as a surprise. The salad had a wonderful dressing. Will definitely return and try something else. In which, I'm sure will delight the taste buds as well.

The Kings Arms es un pub ubicado en Tooley Street en Southwark no lejos del Tower Bridge. Tiene un impresionante escudo real del siglo XVIII sobre la puerta principal. El pub ofrece bebidas, una selección de cervezas y comida básica del pub. Los muebles y la decoración proporcionan un ambiente fácil. Definitivamente es un pub local, administrado con orgullo y aplomo. Puede tomar su bebida en el interior, y en la pequeña calle - terraza lateral hasta las 22 : 00 . El servicio es adecuado. Vinimos por un vaso grande de cerveza. La elección de barril - acondicionado ales es impresionante. La cerveza estaba bien.

Fantastic decour, great bar staff, was served by a person called Joe, who made the best Bloody Mary!

Delicious fish and chips. Nice place.

Nice atmosphere, we were quickly seated and had some great fish and chips.

Freak service friendly welcome . Would definitely recommend

Best pub food in London. Service was spectacular. Atmosphere is outstanding. I’ll be back…

Summary: Gorgeous interior. Amazing attentive staff. Wide range of beers. Exceptional food menu. So many board games to choose from. All persons welcome and cherished. Context: As soon as I walked into this charming pub I was greeted at the bar by a welcoming greeting from staff (Chloe), who after my request to try some samples of their extensive beer collection also encouraged other punters to try before you buy to result in a beer you love. This refreshing behaviour brought me onto purchasing a beer I had never tasted before. When I went back for another, a friendly member of staff (Jacob) was attentive and charming which also warmed me to the already homely environment. I was so impressed by this gorgeous pub I couldn't resist taking pictures when I ran into the owners (Robin) who I engaged in a chat with about the local environment and invited me to the local quiz night. In my own experience of spending 21 years in London, it is not often you experience such a warm welcome within a diverse community of pub going lovers to feel so at home. The atmosphere is a mixture of cosy and vibrant. I would go out my way to become a regular here to feel part of an inclusive family. No matter who you are, your background, or what inevitably amazing stories you have: There will always be someone here to listen and  chat when the moment suits you. Cannot recommend enough.

The food is tasty and plentiful, the service is friendly but you have to be very careful! We ordered and paid via QR code, this went well so far. We had spar ribs and roasted chicken. The spareribs were well marinated and fried, the chicken was quite dry, but with the gravy it was tasty. We ordered desert at the bar, where the full amount was presented to us again (including the food) even though we had already paid for it. Eventually I was able to straighten it out. When we got the desert (coffee, ice cream and baileys), the baileys were forgotten. This was also resolved kindly. In the end, the food and atmosphere were delicious, but we decided to continue our evening somewhere else.

Quite a nice place. Used to come here 10 years ago and they did amazing ribs. It’s changed a bit since then, still a decent place to go for a drink.

Food and ambience was fantastic 🫶🏻

The chicken roast was absolutely amazing – full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and the portion size was really generous. To top it off, the food came out surprisingly quickly! My friend ordered the beef burge and ready enjoyed it. The atmosphere was also fantastic, cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a meal. I'll definitely be coming back!"

Very good food and atmosphere! Recommended!

Good food, friendly service, nice atmosphere. Came here two days in a row. Highly recommend!

This place was an unexpected delight. The ambiance was moody and pleasant. They had great music and lots of people playing board games. The food was EXCELLENT. Get the chocolate creme brulee!

Highly recommend! Great pub with nice atmosphere and service, and fantastic ribs! The sauce on the ribs was truly special! Other food was good too!

I absolutely loved this pub… great food, beautiful decor and atmosphere. Would 100% recommend! We ordered the fish and chips and was amazing!

Stupidly didn't book, was given the only available seats which were 4 stools in a row and then after asking the staff for any other available seat, we were helped by Chloe who, despite having dozens of glasses in her hand still took a moment to find us a lovely seat 😊 Thank you Chloe!

Good drinks and good service. Didn't get a feed but I still liked the location staff and drinks

A short walk from tower bridge this child friendly pub provided typical pub grub and a nice atmosphere. The service was very fast and staff were polite and friendly.

Interesting place. You order food from the till and they take it to the table. Reasonable menu.