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King's Arms Tavern

Duke of Gloucester Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA 23187
757-229-2141
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Ranked #2 of 7 nightlife in Williamsburg
4.0 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs, Historic Sites
Activities: Dining, Drinking
Description: An elegant historic tavern in Colonial Williamsburg.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Not too expensive, no fancy foods or great choice, but a lovely experience overall! More

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New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We ate at the Kings Arms tavern and it was just ok. The service was good and so were the Rum runners (def have one) but the food was nothing special and the prices were a bit high. Dont mind paying but not when the food is secong rate. More

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Eastern Shore Maryland
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I ate here for lunch by myself and was seated right away in the upstairs dining room. The room itself is very quaint, I loved it! My waitress was very nice and personable! I ordered the Fruit Shrub to drink, which is frosted tropical juices and lemon sorbet. It was delicious and refreshing! For my meal I ordered A Dish... More

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Great food. Lovely in good weather under the arbor. A nice, hidden spot "away" from the bustle of Duke of Gloucester street. More

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Fairfax, VA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

All of the colonial area taverns are good, but I think this one is the nicest. Food isn't expensive but it isn't cheap either -- I'd call it mid-range. The food is excellent, as is the service. There's something for everybody -- they usually have a hamburger and plain sandwich, as well as soups and salads, so even the pickiest... More

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Boca Grande, Florida
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Although there is a limited selection of fare based a bit on history, it is all quite good. There are many restaurants in Colonial Williamsburg but this is a good choice. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

One of a kind dining experience in CW. Strolling musicians and speakers. Great authentic fare, especially the game pie. Didn't push the drinks; in fact, we had to ask for wine. If you like warm, thin peanut butter you'll love the peanut soup. Otherwise, skip. More

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Reston, VA
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Dinner has always been better than lunch here an our most recent visit was no exception. Service is exemplary; they know how to find, train and keep the kind of service professionals that are all too rare. The food was just okay, even my favorite, the peanut soup was a bit bland. More

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NJ
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

My wife and I had an excellent lunch at the King's Arm Tavern while visting Historic Williamsburg. We were there on a trip to the historic areas of Virginia in May 2012. The food was excellent, the service was superb, and the atmosphere was outstanding. We would highly recommend this establishment for a meal. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Ate here w/my hubby & 2 friends. Somewhat limited menu but...what was on the menu seemed to represent a meal from the late 1700's. Hostess & servers were dressed in authentic dress. Unfortunately there was a group of kids on the 2nd floor above us making the room very noisy. More

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