We arrived in Grreenwich early on a Saturday morning and took a guided walking tour of the area. After spending the rest of the morning exploring historical sites, it was time for lunch. It's not hard finding a good pub in greater London but we found a really great pub in Greenwich. The King's Arm was one we had seen on our walking tour and came back to it for lunch. I had fish and chips again (why not?) and both the fish and the chips were delicious. My wife had "British toasties" which closely resembled a dish her Mom used to make called Welsh rarebit (sometimes spelled Welsh rabbit). It's a cheesy sauce that often includes ale, mustard or Worcestershire sauce and it's normally served on toast. The King's Arms version of British toasties, paired an exceptionally good cheesy sauce with some excellent bread to what might be described as the world's best ever grilled cheese sandwich. The food and service were great. Too bad this place is 3,000 miles from my home in Ohio, USA. read more

Kings Arms - The King's Arms pub - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

One of the great pub's of Greenwich, not far from the National Maritime Museum and the entrance to Greenwich Park. Good food and drink and attentive bar staff. Friendly crowd usually and quiet enough to have a good long natter with your mates. Great pub garden in the back as well. read more

Food...well would love to provide a review but it never came. Service: After 45 minutes the gent at counter tried to tell me that I had ordered "starters" and "mains" and said "just 5 more minutes" (for a burger and mac&cheese BTW) hence the delay and then got belligerent and threatened to not provide a refund when I suggested that was not the case. That's customer service for you. In reality, it was busy and all they would have had to say was "it might take a while" Ambiance: Fun-ish so it maybe could have been a nice place if not for the service. Net-take your chances ... good luck ... read more

I dedicated a day to coming out to explore the small town of Greenwich. They have a beautiful boat out there, a huge university, and the time observatory where they outline exactly where the Prime Meridian of the world is. Very cool stuff. In the midst of the full day, we needed some lunch, so we decided to check out one of the many pubs we passed on our walks about town. The internet guided me to the Kings Arms, and I'm glad it did. The vibe inside was old-school pub from the 1890's, with a modern twist. I had the BBQ Chicken (Wrapped in Ayshire dry-cured smoked bacon with East Coast IPA BBQ onion chutney, beer cheese, crispy prosciutto, slaw, triple-cooked chips). This was a very nice dish. The chicken was super moist and juicy. It was surrounded by fatty pork. And the deep ale-flavored BBQ chutney just tied it all together, and left a lot for you to dip your chips in. Huge fan. I also had the chance to try the Steak & Ale Pie (Award-winning steak & Ruddles Ale pie served with a charred wedge of Hispi cabbage, Merlot beef dripping gravy and your choice of buttered mash or triple-cooked chips). The pies in this country, were Amazing. The pastry was just so hearty and crisp and was able to absorb such a great amount of the sauce within, but while avoiding the dreaded soggy bottom, of course. The charred wedge of cabbage, I didn't understand. Maybe it's a British thing, but I was not a fan. Sorry. Overall, this was exactly the experience I was looking for in London. A great atmosphere with great food in a small town pub. Even though I could tell it was crawling with fellow tourists, it was still a nice experience. read more

Lovely pub - great food and atmosphere. Very relaxed and friendly staff. Robby treated us well - we spent a nice Sunday afternoon at the Kings Arms. We will be back. read more

Had a reservation for the Sunday lunch and were promptly seated. Robby was a fantastic host and handled the large crowds with grace and efficiency. The roast lunches were huge and very tasty. Will visit again next time in Greenwich. read more

I randomly strolled into this Greenwich pub, where I was greeted with a flustered staff. After being told it would be 30 to 45 minutes to get my fish and chips, I parked myself in a corner and waited. The food came out in less than 10 minutes. I would much rather a restaurant tell me the food is going to be a while than keep me hanging on the other way around. Was the fish absolutely amazing? No. But was it pretty good? Yes. I was mostly distracted by a couple right next to me that was agressively whisper fighting in public to notice anything else. read more

Kings Arms - Good fish & chips - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Yummy! We were starving when we visited Kings Arm after a day of being tourists in London. The fish and chips were so delicious-so crispy and cooked to perfection! I also loved the grilled cheese; I think it had caramelized onions and a few different kinds of cheese. We ended the meal with some sticky toffee pudding-so much yum. We loved the vibe of the outdoor patio and all the eclectic decorations inside. read more

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Great I loved it the Owner is the kindest man in the world and the staff are so kind I love England because of this place live it love it love ittttt read more

We left the Cafe Rouge around the corner and came here and couldn't have been more impressed. My wife had the Steak & Ale mash, my son had the kid's cheeseburger, and my daughter and I shared the Wing Wednesday special. It was delicious all around. I tried two different gin flights which were well-prepared. We also had the cake & coffee! The service along with the food were fantastic. The etiquette was to order at the bar, and the food would be brought to your table. I really need to compliment the service. I have really been disappointed with some of the service we received in the city with a few restaurants, but this location really impressed us. We'll be coming back. read more

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Better Half and I went in the restaurant around 7:00 PM for dinner tonight, stood around for a couple minutes before seating ourselves, perused the menu and decided what to order, waited for our orders to be taken, and waited. The two employees casually ignored us even when we tried to get their attention. After ten minutes of waiting, we left. I guess the kings arms had hands in pockets tonight. What a waste of time. Edit: We later learned that among many signs at the bar was one instructing patrons to order at the bar. Our table did not face the bar, the table contained no ordering instructions, and the two disinterested employees easily could have provided direction. My one-star rating stands. read more

Fish & chips were good. Service was decent. Wife said fish was a tad bit greasy bit then then again she'd complain if I hung her with a new rope. read more

Kings Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Six of us enjoyed our morning and early afternoon of sightseeing in Greenwich. We were hungry for lunch so I pulled out my list of restaurants and found one near where we were at the time. The Kings Arms is a popular and traditional pub with a pretty outdoor patio that sits among a green garden. The place serves typical pub food from burgers to salads to a good variety of main dishes to puddings. I had the fish (haddock) and chips with bread and mushy peas (£8.45); Tony had beef and Abbot ale pie w/ green beans and carrots and a side of braised red cabbage (£9.45). Service was very slow, although we hit the pub at lunch time. Overall, a decent place to eat in a traditional pub. This is a good place if you don't plan to have a quick meal. read more

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Overall, this is a good pub. The patio outside is a nice place to while away a Sunday afternoon in Greenwich. The prices are reasonable, drinks are standard pub fare. I stuck to Guinness. Food is well priced and adequate. I'm giving this three stars because the nachos were decent. They had a strange tomato sauce but were good nevertheless. read more

Kings Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

I love this place on summer afternoons, they have a small but beautiful patio, that is very pleasant. Beside the pub, on the left handside of the facade, there is a small alley with another patio.... I have amazing memories of lazy sundays here, eating winkles, pickled eels and drinking pints. I think this stall has nothing to do with the pub though; last time I was here, they were serving apple pie instead of my beloved eel and when I asked to the bar tender, seems they didnt owned the stand and could not tell me where the winkles had gone ;( Pity. Missing the seafood and the beer, what a great combination... Still, good pub and awesome patio to relax during sunny summer days. read more

Standard pub. Fine for few drinks in quite a convenient place - central Greenwich - near all the interesting bits, Greenwich market, Greenwich park, the queens house etc... There are nicer pubs around but this one is fine. The wine list is quite good and there are some good ales on tap. Food is available but I've only ever had chips here - they were fine. The bar staff are largely friendly and honest about the food and drink on offer. There will likely be some regulars propping up the bar and the occasional loud group of lads on a Friday/Saturday night. Everything's fine, Ian read more

I would say the picture for this place sums it up pretty well. On the positive side, the portions are more than substantial. I can't imagine eating the entire steak and ale pie by myself even on a completely empty stomach. That said, the flavors were less than pleasing. I can honestly say I probably enjoy eating frozen chicken pies from Sainsbury's more than the steak and ale pie I had here. Besides that the place feels like a tourist trap -- something about it felt really inauthentic. read more

This pub isn't too shabby. But I've never had a really brilliant night in here. It's over the road from some student halls, but don't let that put you off. They're the halls for the 'mature' students, which surprisingly seems to make a difference. They drink ale. The food here is pretty good. It's homemade which is good, and they have a BBQ out back in the summer. Lots of seafood in the summer which is strange. I don't have feelings to this pub one way or the other. When I was a student it was great, but now I don't ever come here. There's nothing wrong with it, not at all. I just never seem to come here now. read more

Do NOT let the menu fool you. I have worked for this chain of pub. It belongs to punch taverns. The Food, like the Yacht is nearly all microwaved. The burgers that you pay 8 quid for, is yes 90 second job in microwaved. I can honestly say that neither of these pubs do 'Homemade' food. That is a big FAT lie. They may say it but it is far from it. The pies come in frozen. The only stuff that hasn't sat in the freezer for 2-3 Months is the specials on the bottom of the menu.. Microwaved Roast Beef? mmmmm delicious. Especially when you see how it comes out of its packaging. definately not a place for food. The chicken comes in cooked yet in a slimy grease. That also gets cooked in the micro or oven till hot, again, itsalready been fricking cooked! Most certainly is not quality food. Nice beer garden yes. Homely on the inside yes. Other than that don't expect a warmly welcome. read more

Another nice pub in Greenwich, after a long walk during the day, it's worth popping in this pub for nice beer and good food. The garden at the back is so lovely, equipped with outdoor heaters and parasols. Staff are alright, not too bad but not very impressive service read more

The Kings Arms is a pleasant pub whether you're grabbing a light bite for lunch, stopping for an afternoon drink after a stroll through the adjacent Greenwich park, enjoying a hearty dinner or socialising over evening drinks. The decor is traditional, but not in the lifeless cookie-cutter fashion of so many large, spacious family-oriented gastro-pubs. No; this place retains a sense of character. It is small, cosy and rustic, with fireplaces and quirky memorabilia on the walls. It attracts a mixed crowd: older people, younger people, professionals, artsy types. This could well be because apart from a good atmosphere, they offer quality food. The menu has what you'd expect from any pub, but again, originality is retained. Why have a baked potato with beans when you can have one stuffed with cheese & mushrooms, or one with chicken and guacamole? While this isn't a bargain pub where you get two meals for 7 quid (go to Wetherspoons if that's what you're after), the prices are definitely reasonable. All in all, a civilised but unpretentious place. You can talk over the music, they have coffee machines, the service is prompt and the one or two plasma screens that adorn the walls neither distract nor blare in your face, making it an ideal place for a lowkey gathering with friends. read more

We visited here for lunch in late August after spending some time at the Greenwich Maritime Museum. A good traditional English pub with good beers and fine food. My wife and I shared three small plates(Tapas style) all of which were tasty and filling and I washed it down with a beer or two. We had - Braised Lamb Mutumma, Duck Sring Rolls and South West Whitebait all for a cost of £10.95 and that was plenty of mfood for lunch. Service was okay and very friendly. Go here and enjoy it. Brian Luckhurst read more

Waiting time for food (one nachos and one fish and chips) was more than an hour although the waiter said max 45 min and this is it unacceptable. Food was ok. read more

Bog-standard pub in beside Greenwich park, its gotta good-sized decent beer garden, but it ain't got much goin for it after that£5.85 for a large glass of wine? Yowza. read more

Do not go! this is easily the worst pub i have ever had the misfortune of going to. The staff cannot serve a pint properly. Even worse is the staff denial that they cannot pour a pint. staff have an attitude problem, and the pub itself is a bit of a hole. It has really gone downhill since i last visited. There are plenty od decent pubs in Greenwich, and this ain't one of them! read more

An adequate pub that has deteriorated a bit in the last few years. That said it is pleasant enough to sit in the beer garden on a summer afternoon after a walk through the park. Best avoid sitting in the corner to next too all the bins though. Shame that they don't see fit to fence that off somehow read more