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Sun
12:00 - 22:00
Mon
12:00 - 22:00
Tue
12:00 - 22:00
Wed
12:00 - 22:00
Thu
12:00 - 22:00
Fri
12:00 - 22:00
Sat
12:00 - 22:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
Travellers' Choice 2023
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly
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About
Situated just a stone's throw from the Thames, The King’s Arms is the perfect place to indulge in a midweek treat, enjoy a satisfying Sunday roast, or even relax and unwind with friends on a Friday evening after enduring a long week in the office. Offering an extensive menu of starters, mains, light bites, sharing platters, and desserts, each menu at this family friendly establishment has been carefully designed to accommodate all tastes and appetites. As we are child friendly, please feel free to bring your little ones along for some quality family time whilst you tuck into your favourite dishes. You will also find lots of car parking available on site.
PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £25.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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4.0
763 reviews
Excellent
353
Very good
182
Average
85
Poor
73
Terrible
70
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
flossup17
Reading51 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Enjoyed a cosy meal for two here recently and would highly recommend.
The bar area is comfortable and classy, and an ideal spot to people watch posh locals with their spritz’s trying to out posh each other. I can imagine this area is ideal in the winter to sit and enjoy a drink in a winged armchair beside a fire.
If the weather had been better, we would have liked to have had a drink in the garden which looks perfect for long summer evenings.
We ate in the restaurant area, starting with a delicious charcuterie sharing plate and padron peppers (something we became obsessed with on a recent trip to Granada) - these were perfection!
There was a slight delay between the starters and our mains, however we weren’t bothered as the ambiance was relaxed and we had plenty of time. Our mains (lamb rump and belly pork) were spot on - beautifully presented and cooked well, so delicious.
Service was friendly and relaxed in both the bar and the restaurant, making sure all diners have a positive experience.
Written 30 May 2024
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General Manager A
Hi Flossup17, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Kings Arms. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to see you soon!
Written 6 June 2024
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Rosie S
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • friends
Had the most incredible roast lamb today,
Service from Jack was amazing and the food cooked by jodie was lovely. Atmosphere was great. Would deffo recommend.
Written 21 April 2024
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General Manager A
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Written 26 April 2024
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jo c
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • friends
Amazing roast one of the best EVER! Amazing service from Charlotte the manager, Gwen for table service and Jodie the chef. Good cooked to perfection, temperature spot on and really tasty. Mini desserts were also a fabulous idea and were just enough after the delicious roast!
Written 21 April 2024
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General Manager A
Jo C, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
Written 22 April 2024
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Junior S
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
Amazing food and amazing service! Highly recommend! Jodie and Charlotte are the best team! Nothing is too much trouble for any of the team here always make you feel welcome
Written 20 April 2024
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General Manager A
Originalsysergy, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Kings Arms!
Written 21 April 2024
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Wendy jones
Maidenhead1 contribution
Apr 2024 • family
Excellent meal excellent staff would definitely recommend, the food was cooked perfectly, hardly any waiting time and the kings arms team were all great!!
Written 20 April 2024
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General Manager A
Kirsty D, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Kings Arms! We hope to see you soon!
Written 21 April 2024
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Cormac A
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • friends
Came in with some friends having drinks and nibbles in the garden, Courtney was behind the bar and our drinks came out promptly, Frankie was in the kitchen, was wants for the 3 for £15 bar bites which were cooked to perfection.
Written 19 April 2024
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General Manager A
Hello Cormac A, thank you; we appreciate your feedback!
Written 20 April 2024
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SRAON
28 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
I probably should have complained at the time but as I was with a friend I didn’t want to make a fuss. I had a sea bass dish but it was served with some yellowish sauce which gave a chemical taste and I had to pick around it.. My friend had a burger which she also didn’t like. At one point a member of kitchen staff came and sat at a table nearby (on a break?) and I must say she didn’t look very crisp and presentable and didn’t give us confidence in the kitchen.
Written 18 April 2024
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General Manager A
Sraon, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that your visit with us was anything less than satisfactory. We would like an opportunity to make this up to you. If you are willing, please reach out to us at 01628 530667 so we can work towards a resolution.
Written 20 April 2024
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Jenny P
Wells-next-the-Sea8 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Lovely pub. Great feel and atmosphere. The highlight was the staff! Our waitress was brilliant! Friendly chatty welcoming what an asset !!! The food was just average and not really that which was such a shame
The whipped goats cheese was 100% not whipped but slices. The scallops were cold and probably not fresh but frozen and the plum ketchup with the cheese was awful. I’d love to go back just hope the food improves
Written 4 February 2024
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General Manager A
We appreciate all reviews, and appreciate you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. Jenny P, thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Written 12 February 2024
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CookhamJayneee&Adam
38 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
Another amazing experience at The Kings Arms ….Jodie outshone herself with the food !!…just delicious and such a lovely cheerful person ….Hats off !!..👏👏
Written 28 January 2024
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General Manager A
Cookhamjayneeeadam, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Kings Arms!
Written 29 January 2024
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Fenella
Flackwell Heath2 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Had lovely service from Courtney and Natalie, atmosphere was great!! Music was superb! Will come back for food as I’ve heard it’s the best in cookham!
Written 26 January 2024
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General Manager A
Roving12668920026, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at The Kings Arms. If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!
Written 31 January 2024
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Debbie S
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
Worse Christmas dinner EVER. Being vegetarian I was pleased celeriac steak was on the menu, very disappointed on what turned up, no trimmings or gravy. Paying £89 each upfront for our meal….to find a hidden service charge of 10% added on the day. Will never go back again. Total tip off!
Written 28 December 2023
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General Manager A
Hi K7747ikdebbies, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent experience. We are disappointed to hear that you are not satisfied with your visit. We'd like the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please reach out to us at 01628 530667 at your earliest convenience to discuss how we can turn your experience into a positive one.
Written 31 December 2023
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Robert G
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • family
Had a great Boxing Day dinner, they had a Boxing Day menu which was lovely. Really great service and lovely staff, would recommend.
Written 26 December 2023
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General Manager A
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Written 28 December 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lyn R
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • family
Had a Christmas lunch at the Kings Arms the staff were lovely and helpful
The food was poor for £89 per head I appreciate the staff working on Christmas day for us and we would normally give them a direct tip but a service charge of £70 was already added to our bill which upset a few people on our table as they had already paid what they thought the full amount in advance on the 3rd of December.
Not good
Written 26 December 2023
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General Manager A
We are disappointed to learn of your experience here at The Kings Arms, but will take this opportunity to improve. When you have an opportunity, please reach out to us at 01628 530667 so we can try to restore your confidence in our business. Thank you again for taking the time to reach out to us, and we hope to hear from you soon.
Written 31 December 2023
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ipyuk
Andover27 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Worst Xmas dinner ever !! Undercooked roast potatoes and parsnips !! Soggy vegetables!
Crap Turkey and gravy at £90 per head !! Complete letdown
Written 25 December 2023
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General Manager A
Ipyuk U, we're disappointed to hear of the negative experience you had at the Kings Arms. I have sent you an email separately. We regret to hear that your experience with us was not a more positive one and would like to apologise.
Written 26 December 2023
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Greensbg
Portsmouth37 contributions
Dec 2023 • none
Visited for the festive menu with family, food and drink were good, service was pleasant, but the facilities and the general up keep of the pub were very poor. Needs a refit very soon.
Written 18 December 2023
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General Manager A
Hi Greensbg, we appreciate your honest feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve.
Written 20 December 2023
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