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King's Arms Tavern, Williamsburg, VA

King's Arms Tavern

4.7
4.7
5862 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
For parties larger than 6, please call for reservations (855)-240-3278 .
Originally opened by Jane Vobe in 1772, this authentic reproduction public house serves up a transporting experience for the senses in Colonial Williamsburg. Everything is true to the time period at King’s Arms Tavern, from the fashion sported by servers to the pewter candlesticks—all adding to an air of colonial elegance. Inspired by 18th-century recipes, but with updates to suit 21st-century tastes, tuck in to a chophouse menu featuring prime rib, pork chops, and more.

ADA Accessible dining is available in the Purdie Kitchen. Please note this colonial building is separate from King’s Arms Tavern. Please check-in at the front, and our host will escort guests to the Purdie Kitchen.

The taverns are located in the Historic Area, and not on a public street. The Tavern is a short walk from the Tavern Parking lot which is on Francis Street.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Colonial Williamsburg
  • Parking details
    Tavern parking is located on Francis Street adjacent to the tavern.
  • Public transit
    CW Buses Only
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner King's Arms Tavern

    $0.00 - $84.95 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Celebrate the holiday with a three-course dinner and traditional 18th-century music in the historic King's Arms Tavern. $84.95 per adult (ages 11 and older) and $39.95 per youth (ages 3-10), plus tax and gratuity. Children under 3 eat for free. Prepaid reservation required. For reservations, call 1-844-714-3205 or book online. Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule at http://gowata.org/247/Route-15-Colonial
    Christmas Dinner King's Arms Tavern Photo
  • New Year's Eve at King's Arms Tavern

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Begin your New Year's Eve celebrations with a delightful dinner at King's Arms Tavern. Enjoy a meticulously crafted five-course prix fixe dinner complemented by wines from our curated cellar, all while listening to music performed by our talented tavern musicians and experiencing the warm hospitality of our staff. Guests must be 21 years or older. $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prepaid reservations required. For reservations, call 1-844-714-3205 or book online. Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule at http://gowata.org/247/Route-15-Colonial
    New Year's Eve at King's Arms Tavern Photo

What 5,862 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Williamsburg

    Best Service

  • Williamsburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King's Arms Tavern offers a delightful colonial dining experience with "wonderful food and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent service," period-appropriate ambiance, and engaging historical narratives. Highlights include the prime rib and peanut soup. While the experience is "pricey," it is well worth it for history enthusiasts.

5,862 Reviews
  1. James

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and great service. The Grabd Illumination Dinner was the perfect Holiday Experience.

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  2. Andrew

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food and ambiance was generally outstanding. Sadly, a young child was making noise throughout dinner and so it was different to enjoy a romantic meal in lovely candlelit, historic surroundings.

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  3. Carol

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at King’s Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. We made reservations for dinner before the Grand Illumination. We were seated quickly in one of the quaint rooms and had attentive service. The food was outstanding from appetizer to dessert. We enjoyed the fife and drums playing outside as well as two strolling artists who played in the different dining rooms. Once our meal was finished, we walked outside to enjoy the fireworks which were seen perfectly outside the restaurant! Although expensive, it was a special and lovely family holiday experience!!

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  4. Debra

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    King’s Arms Tavern special event dinner for Grand Illumination was outstanding. Although it could be described by some as “ touristy” since it is within Colonial Williamsburg, it is not all average tourist food. The service, all the staff, and the ambiance were excellent. The ambiance setting the stage for Christmas was definitely on point.

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  5. Adele

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the food, service, and candlelight dining.

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  6. Sherry

    Richmond

    78 reviews

    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed an early 4:30p holiday dinner. Reservations are a must, especially during summer or holidays. The ambiance is very nice, food was good and our server dressed in period costume was wonderful! It was a nice touch to have a little early American music before dinner as well. Highly recommend the prime rib dinner & Cornish game hen. Both are well cooked & are a large size. Peanut soup is also a must. Hot & tasty! Dinner includes bread and accompaniments. The only complaint was the drinks are very pricey & the bourbon was a very weak pour with lots of ice, not good for the $15 drink cost. Meals are also very pricey; typical of tourist prices. But overall, to experience a historical Williamsburg tavern meal it was great!

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  7. Phyllis

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance, great food, loved the troubadour, server worked hard to make our dinner delightful.

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  8. ELLEN

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting a friend at his condo for a coupon days and wanted to give ourselves a special treat for dinner. I made the reservation several weeks in advance. Great weather today, always a fun and enjoyable meal at Kings Arms.

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  9. Betsy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, as always!!!! I go for dinner every time I visit Williamsburg!

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  10. Bret

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Kings Arms is always wonderful, but tonight was exceptional! Our server Shari was delightful and the food was delicious!

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FAQs

King's Arms Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 5862 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for King's Arms Tavern

416 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Colonial Williamsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Tavern parking is located on Francis Street adjacent to the tavern.
  • Public transit
    CW Buses Only
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Wine
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