Kings Arms Wareham
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About Kings Arms Wareham
On North St in Wareham, Kings Arms Wareham is a pub serving classic pub food and hosting a regular calendar of community events. The kitchen turns out a homemade pie of the day, cajun spiced BBQ ribs, and a fish finger sandwich, alongside a burger, camembert, and homemade lasagne with chips and a side salad. Sunday roasts arrive with a wide selection of vegetables and plenty of gravy. Ales are served on hand pump. The pub is walk-in, and it opens daily. The room retains an open fire, and a beer garden sits out back for dining. A small car park is available at the rear, while parking out front is restricted to an hour.
Menu & Prices
9 dishes · mains £14–20- Homemade Pie Of The Day£16.50
- Cajun Spiced Bbq Ribs£19.95
- Wholetail Scampi (8)£16.95
- The Fish Finger Sandwich£13.95
- Pork Loin Stroganoff£16.95
- Fish Pie£19.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, burger, well kept ales and homemade lasagne.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, burger, well kept ales and homemade lasagne.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most praise at Kings Arms, with reviewers calling theirs the best they've had in a long time and one saying it beat anything they'd paid more for elsewhere. Close behind, the Sunday roast gets repeated mentions for generous portions, plenty of gravy, and vegetable-loaded plates, alongside a homemade lasagne praised for its portion size and fresh dressed side salad. The Pie of the Day and a camembert starter also earn individual shoutouts. Reviewers describe a fire lit on a wet winter Sunday, a lively beer garden, and well-kept ales, with one wishing for a local guest ale option. Staff and the owner are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, with diners noting a cheery greeting on arrival. Several mention pre-booking for the roast, and multiple visitors say they plan to return.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most praise at Kings Arms, with reviewers calling theirs the best they've had in a long time and one saying it beat anything they'd paid more for elsewhere. Close behind, the Sunday roast gets repeated mentions for generous portions, plenty of gravy, and vegetable-loaded plates, alongside a homemade lasagne praised for its portion size and fresh dressed side salad. The Pie of the Day and a camembert starter also earn individual shoutouts. Reviewers describe a fire lit on a wet winter Sunday, a lively beer garden, and well-kept ales, with one wishing for a local guest ale option. Staff and the owner are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, with diners noting a cheery greeting on arrival. Several mention pre-booking for the roast, and multiple visitors say they plan to return.
Featured reviews
- Andrew Hooper
“Stumbled in almost by accident, being in need somewhere to eat - and what a jolly piece of luck that patience ran out outside The Kings Arms. Cheery welcome, super menu of 'typical' pub food, hearty fare. There was a Pie of the Day worth …”
- Steve B
“Very welcoming atmospheric old pub in the centre of town. Lovely beer garden too! Didn't eat here but food is available. Very well kept ales on hand pump.”
- Andrew Mason
“Walking the old walls after we all needed a good refuel. Originally, we went to The Horse and Groom but was fully booked with reservations but was sdirected to there other pub, the The Kings Arms. …”
- S B
“Lovely old pub, fire was on which was a lovely welcome on a wet winter Sunday, we pre-booked for their roast and will definitely be back. The owner was so lovely as were his staff. Great portion size, loads of gravy and the ingredients were delicious”
- Ian Glass
“Proper old pub with open fire and good beer. Lovely staff ,does food but I didn't eat here.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Classic pub grub is served at this traditional pub hosting a regular calendar of community events.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
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