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King's Arms Tavern, Williamsburg, VA

King's Arms Tavern

4.7
4.7
5835 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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
  • King's Arms Tavern Grand Illumination Dinner

    $0.00 - $84.95 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
    Grand Illumination kicks off our holiday season, come celebrate with us. Join us for a festive holiday meal that includes your choice of starter, entrée, and dessert, all while being serenaded by tavern musicians. $84.95 per adult (ages 11 and older) and $39.95 per youth (ages 3-10), plus tax and gratuity. Prepaid reservation required. For reservations, call 1-844-714-3205 or book your prepaid reservation 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
    King's Arms Tavern Grand Illumination Dinner Photo
  • King's Arms Wine Dinner with a Nation Builder

    $165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
    Dine with a Nation Builder & enjoy a 5-course meal paired with some of Mr. Jefferson's favorite wines from his travels in Europe, while engaging with the people who helped build this great nation. Friday, December 6: Wine Dinner with Thomas Jefferson Friday, December 13: Wine Dinner with Martha Washington Friday, December 20: Wine Dinner with George Washington $165 per person, plus tax & gratuity. Prepaid reservations required. For reservations, call 1-800-TAVERNS or book online. Open seating; no private tables, must be 21 years of age or older. Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule.
    King's Arms Wine Dinner with a Nation Builder Photo

What 5,835 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.

5,835 Reviews
  1. Trudi

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on December 8th. We arrived about 20 minutes early, but were welcomed to wait inside. Our meals were delightful. Our waiter was George and he was delightful also. He offered information about each item on the menu and also a glimpse of what colonial diners would have experienced. Overall a wonderful evening!

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  2. Jeffrey

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience and a must for anyone visiting Colonial Williamsburg. Bit noisy but is to be expected otherwise totally recommend.

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  3. Linda

    Chicago

    129 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    129 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Knowledgable & fastidious server. Food & service were fantastic: prime rib cooked to perfection, game pie and onion pie. Love the Sally Lunn bread & appetizing presentation.

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  4. Julie

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it here! Always awesome and enjoyable experience...a real colonial feel for me. Love the food, atmosphere, musicians, server, costumes, etc, etc! Expensive but worth it!

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  5. Elizabeth

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were more than 20 minutes after our reservation. One more server is needed in the dining room . Acting and info sharing by staff was excellent. Maitre De should smile and act happy to see us!

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  6. Bonita

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. We both enjoyed the salad and salmon courses. Our serving team was friendly, helpful on selections, and we received a bit of tavern history throughout the meal. A must in Williamsburg

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  7. Jason

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time in an awesome place. Only negative thing was a family with small unruly children!

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  8. Heather

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food and the experience was wonderful.

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  9. Robert

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I've always had a great meal at the King's Arms. Their focus is on period-correct fare, but the ingredients are adjusted to modern tastes. The historic restaurants at Colonial Williamsburg are a must, and the King's Arms is the place "where the best people resort"

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  10. Lydia

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stephen was wonderful! Very attentive, articulate, and knowledgeable. Our 15 month old son loved him. Food was wonderful! Atmosphere was wonderful! Would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in history and loved a good meal. The soup was delicious, dinner was second to none, AND the desserts were delicious! It is a must when in town.

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FAQs

King's Arms Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 5835 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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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