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Kings Arms

BarsColchester

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(976 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 120 657 28 86
61-63 Crouch St, Colchester CO3 3EY, United Kingdom
£10–40

About Kings Arms

Kings Arms is a pub on Crouch St in Colchester that also offers overnight rooms, which come with a desk, tea and coffee facilities and a full English breakfast. The bar pours Adnams beer, with a selection of beers and ciders on tap. The kitchen serves pub classics such as pies and burgers, plus small plates for sharing. Drinks and food can be ordered through an app as well as at the bar, which gives guests a second way to place an order when the pub is busy. The pub also hosts a quiz night for those who want an evening of competition over a drink. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: restroom
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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Reviews

4.1/5
976 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention beer garden, overnight rooms, full English breakfast and dog friendly.

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Customer Review Summary

Food draws the most praise, with reviewers singling out fish and chips, mushroom risotto, a full English breakfast and a newer tapas style menu with big, tasty portions. Close behind are the staff, described as friendly and attentive, and the beer garden, called a large suntrap and welcoming to dogs. Drinks get mentions too, including Adnams beer kept well, a tropical mojito a bartender recommended, and a Tuesday pub quiz called great fun and well run. Guests who stayed overnight describe a comfortable room with a desk, fast WiFi and a breakfast that arrived quickly. The recurring complaint is busy weekends. Reviewers describe a long queue at the bar, often with only one server, while most staff handle online orders and the garden. One group found glasses piling up, the drinks app not working and a long wait quoted for food, and saw nobody eating outside. One regular now sticks to weekdays.

Featured reviews

  • C 89
    “Really nice decor, welcoming staff and nice to gave the option of small of large on certain lunch options. Superb fish and chips and mushroom risotto, will definately return! Thanks again.”
  • Anthea Tilbury
    “Saturday evening, approx 4.30pm, the garden was full but we managed to get a table for 4 of us. Glasses were piling up everywhere and App for drinks wasn't working, which I understand was due to the lack of glasses at the bar inside. Had to queue up each time we wanted drinks which took longer every time. Decided to order some food. App wasn't working for that either and we were told at the bar that food was a one hour wait. Decided not to bother but sat outside drinking for another hour, near the door, and didn't see any food come outside. Looked around and absolutely noone was eating. Been here several times and the pub is fine if it's not too busy but clearly more staff and a chef are needed at weekends in the Summer. Won't be rushing back.”
  • Keoghan
    “Had a fantastic visit to the Kings Arms! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, served quickly, and great value for money, with plenty of choice on the menu”
  • Jonny Lahai-Taylor
    “Had a wonderful visit here. We were served by a very smiley and attentive girl, Millie. Took care of everything we needed. Will definitely be back. Great service, great food, great drinks. 10/10”
  • Ioana Lungu
    “Came in with some friends for drinks and snacks and had a wonderful time. The bartenders Ana and Georgina were so lovely and attentive, they recommended the tropical mojito and it was delicious! Definitely will be coming back ☺️”

Hours

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Highlights

“Book now for festive food and drinks this Christmas! Welcome to the King's Arms, a welcoming family-friendly pub in Colchester. We're known in the town as the perfect place to meet with family and friends for a hearty meal and a great range of drinks. Our bar is fully stocked with cask ales, wines, cocktails, spirits, soft drinks and low-and-no-alcoholic drinks, and there is a tipple for every taste. Pair your drinks with a delicious dish from our pub food menu. Featuring pub classics, such as pies and burgers, alongside small plates for sharing, new dishes to try and many more options to choose from. You won't be left hungry. On a warm summer's day, venture out to our beer garden and bring your dog along, as we're dog-friendly. Pay us a...”

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Karaoke
  • Live performances
  • Trivia night

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
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  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Food at bar
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
Highlights· 6
  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Karaoke
  • Live performances
  • Trivia night
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Offerings· 5
  • Alcohol
  • Food
  • Free water refills
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd· 3
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Location

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  • New Inn4.5335
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