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US$6 - US$15
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Bar, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We arrived on a very cold and foggy Saturday and the welcome was warm. We chose to eat lunch and had the Christmas pie. It was the nicest pie I can remember having, wonderful. It came with a selection of vegetables. My friends had the...festive burger, which they reported was lovely. But the pie was a thing of wonder Dog friendly as well We were fed and watered well, and were able to venture back into the fog to continue our walkMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Sadly very disappointing in every aspect. Will not return. I think I went in late summer 2022. Thankfully I can't recall exactly, although some memories will not fade. Stayed overnight as had business locally. Warning - Don't arrive too early. Evening meal in a cold...and draughty seated area off the bar. The fire was inadequate, wear a coat. Breakfast was served in a cold hallway, wear a coat if you have to go eat here. Interestingly consisted of 1 rasher of streaky bacon sliced into 3 sections artistically or tastefully arranged (spread or draped) across a cold plate, one egg scrambled on the plate. NB 1 egg scrambled always looks pitiful. 1 slice of toast allocated. Chef apparently may not have been too well, constantly coughing, at the table and in the kitchen, picking his dirty nails at the table when taking the breakfast order. Hilarious. Once you notice things like tis, you see other issues. This was so bad it became comical, as in "surely, it can't get worse"? Lo and behold, surprise, it did. Simple, question any traveller or guest asks, would I return. Answer - no. Others may enjoy the novelty. Sad, as I've read they have featured on Alex Polizzis programme.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We love this pub with its cosy fire roaring away. Came for a meal this evening and had the steak and Stilton pie cooked by Mark, was absolutely delicious- could not fault it. Service by Callum was amazing - very friendly and professional. Nice friendly...landlord Michael. Thank you allMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 29 October 2023

Food was gorgeous and full of flavour. Staff were welcoming and the owner even gave us a lift back to our accommodation as we couldn’t find a taxi. Would 100% recommend.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

Lovely country pub with a nice atmosphere. Beer garden is wonderful during the summer and there’s plenty of parking

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

Passed through on a warm afternoon with family and ordered Chips for the kids and ice cream afterwards, we also had drinks but I must say very disappointed with Chips portion sizes especially for the price! Also kids ice cream tubs were small and expensive....A bowl of chips is what kids want so a kid friendly menu would be better for families. A small tub of ice cream for nearly £4 is extortionate! Sadly we haven't returned and its a shame because we would be regulars if menu was better and family friendly. The price we paid for both chip portions could get both my children full meals and a dessert down the road at a pub in Melton so we will continue to do that.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 July 2023

Stayed overnight. Mark was very welcoming when I arrived. Dinner was lovely, they had no problems with my request to leave the cheese off. Following morning at breakfast I was asked if I could eat butter because they had thought I might be dairy intolerant...(which I am). Room was very comfortable. Fridge outside with milk and bottled water. One of the nicest b+b pubs I've stayed inMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 12 November 2022

Excellent food and great value for money. Good location for walks. Highly recommend this proper country pub.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 30 October 2022 via mobile

Gorgeous food, stopped by for a quick dinner before twinlakes, expecting regular pub grub but this place was excellent. Had the lamb shank and pork belly, both were incredible. All served very promptly too.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 29 August 2022 via mobile

Stayed for 7 nights while at a training camp and competition locally. Room was very comfortable and clean. Everything worked as it should. Large bed, small TV in room, kettle, nearby fridge stocked with bottled water and milk. Bathroom had large shower. Towels and robe...were provided. Kettle in room with tea and coffee provided. Breakfast was delicious. Evening meals were also delicious. Staff were extremely kind and accomodating. I booked 8 of us for an evening meal at short notice We were 30 minutes late due to an unexpected complication, but the staff were completely unfazed, efficient and friendly. I would definitely stay here again.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 25 August 2022

A lovely country pub with plenty of walks locally. Very good food and accommodating staff. Friendly atmosphere and worth a visit if you are local.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 15 August 2022 via mobile

Recently stayed for work and found the place to be brilliant. Spacious clean room with friendly accommodating staff Would recommend

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 24 July 2022 via mobile

We had our wedding reception at Kings arms and can not thank them enough for our amazing day. Food was exceptional and hosts were welcoming and accommodating. They simply went above and beyond to make our day as special as possible. We visit regularly and...can not recommend them highly enough, food is locally sourced and of highest quality and the menu caters for all, Mark and Michael work incredibly hard and they give 100% to make sure each and every customer feels welcome and valued. So many village pubs are closing down so it's important to support them as much as we can, King's arms is unique and outstanding in every way. Thankyou both.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 15 July 2022 via mobile

Don’t bother wasting your time and money in this disgusting establishment the staff were exceptionally rude and were extremely intimidating towards multiple members of our party and had then proceeded to have the audacity to threaten us when we were unsatisfied with our meals which...consisted of creamy stilton mushrooms on toast in which the colour of the sauce as well as type of bread varied from plate to plate an other starters ordered were completely inedible. The evening continued with no improvements when the inedible mess of main courses we were served. I could see in the kitchen as the chef left our food under the hot lamp for well over ten minutes which resulted in the salad for many of the mains to be warm and wilted. On top of this the pies were clearly pre-made and reheated in a microwave as well as the burgers which they claimed to be high quality meat was rock hard and could barely be cut through by a steak knife with a repulsing smell radiating from it. Members of our party were left without food and went hungry and no adjustments were made to the bill still having to pay extortionate bill for such low quality food and disgraceful service as not once were we asked if the food was ok or if there were any issues as they removed our still full plates from the table. The manager who we had called for was no help and created further issues screaming at members of our party as we simply tried to explain the issue. He then proceeded to send vile discriminating texts to a member of our party. I can not believe the rudeness of this disgusting individual. He clearly only cares for the locals and they know it. Do not visit this vile establishment it’s not worth your time or the money.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 2 July 2022 via mobile

Another lovely evening in the Kings Arms with visiting family. Staff looked after us so well and all the food was tasty and enjoyed by our group of 5. Our visiting friends and family request this great pub is always included in their trip.

Date of visit: July 2022
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4