Located just a few minutes walk down Tooley Street from the Dixon Hotel where we stayed for a week the Kings Arms is a terrific spot to have a few pints and delicious eats. Inside features a cozy vibe with a funky cool decor. Wonderful service. Fairly priced. Nice selection of beer and drinks. Food came out quick and hot. We lucked out with nice weather all week and enjoyed the outside sidewalk seating on multiple nights. Just a fun place to chill and enjoy life whether a tourist or local. read more

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My family was staying at The Dixon nearby and stumbled upon this pub when looking for a home base. I loved the eclectic interior and the crowd seemed to be having the best day ever. We were immediately sold. We lucked out on a table during a hopping Sunday and were able to snag the last couple plates of their Sunday Roast. The roast was fantastic! Make a reservation to not miss it. The bar offered a large lineup of beers, ales, wines, and cocktails. The bartenders were very personable and friendly even during a rush. They immediately noticed our American accents and chatted us up on where we were from, how we were liking London, etc. They were just overall very friendly and welcoming. It really made a difference on our day. I hopped around a number of pubs during our visit, but this one really stood out to us as a favorite. Swing by for a pint! read more

Kings Arms - Sunday Roast. So good! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Wonderful fish and chips. The service is a bit unusual since you order through a QR code or go to the bar.

I have nothing but great things to say about this place. First, the food was phenomenal. The cottage pie in particular was incredible, we had the cottage pie and fish and chips, and both were some of the best we'd ever had. The vibes are so beautiful and fun, and the staff was also so lovely. Highly recommend. read more

Kings Arms - Fish and chips and cottage pie. SO delicious. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Fantastic service and a great atmosphere! We went on a Thursday evening and it was hopping! Be prepared - it can be noisy, but I loved that atmosphere. They got us right in for a table for two and the food was amazing! Probably one of my favorite meals I've had since being in London. We ordered the pork belly bites as an appetizer and they were excellent! Very different than anything I'd had before. They had a nice kick to them. The fish and chips were so delicious. It was seasoned well and fresh. My husband got the burger and said it was one of the best burgers he'd had. Highly recommend! read more

Kings Arms - Fish and chips, pork belly bites, and the double smash burger. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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We came in hoping for Sunday Roast but were pretty happy that it was sold out because of all the dishes we tried instead. The cocktails were so good, and the appetizers and meal was one of our favorites on the trip. I love an independent pub where the food is different from everywhere else and we got to experience a new neighborhood. Loved the outdoor seating and the common tables inside. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

Very nice. Great service and good selection of beers, roast and starters. Really enjoyed the quick stop read more

Kings Arms - Salad and beer - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Solid place to grab a pint and some food! We stopped here a couple of times during a recent trip to London seeing as it was down the block from our hotel. Outdoor and indoor seating. Lovely beer and cider list, along with yummy food. I decided to go with bangers and mash because when I Rome...I mean....London. Food was delicious. Service is quick and friendly. Great spot for people watching. read more

This was not what I was expecting but ended up being awesome anyway. I didn't realize that there were multiple places called Kings Arms but I had it on my list and there it was right near my hotel so I went. I thought it would be a traditional pub but that it was not. It was very over the top, eccentric, and weird in the best way. We hung out and had drinks and enjoyed it very much. read more

This has been our second experience eating here in 3 days. We had fish and chips and those were equally delicious. I am telling you the ease of eating and the friendly staff and atmosphere is a go to place when coming to London. Every thing about this place is fun and the food is amazing. read more

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came to try my first ever sunday roast, and was quite disappointed. to be honest it was quite predictable since I'm not a meat girl, but the carrots were the only thing I enjoyed on the plate. the yorkshire pudding, albeit ginormous, tasted burnt, and the beef was tough. the halloumi bites were almost great but the honey glaze was too sweet. the sticky toffee pudding was good but a little too sweet paired with the ice cream. read more

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Popped in on a rainy day in London. Wonderful service and amazingly good food. Burger was immense and my son raves about it. Sausage and Mash was a bit as well with delicious potatoes and onion gravy. Tuesday special was baby back ribs and they were solid. That's coming from a Texan. Good beer, cider and coffees. Take a break from the rain, stop in and enjoy the atmosphere. You won't be sorry. read more

Kings Arms - Interior near the bar. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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This pub is well worth a stop. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, far enough out of the way to avoid being touristy, but close enough to be convenient. While we were there a number of people were playing games, talking, eating, and generally enjoying each other's company. Staff were friendly, helpful, and relatable. It was honestly my best pub experience. If I lived in London I'd be a regular. On the food, too many pub chefs hide their insecurities behind salt. Here the flavors were mixed and wonderful but not overwhelming. Tip: The ribs are fantastic. read more

The King's Arms of Tooley Street is located only a short walk from London Bridge tube station but rests just out of reach of the busier tourist spots of this area. The very definition of cosy, this pub has bags of character with lots of dark wood, comfy seating and quirky knick-knacks. The outdoor seating makes it a great spot for a summers day. Due to its location this pub is predominantly frequented by locals which adds to the character and creates a warm and familiar vibe. The staff are very friendly and attnetive engaging you in conersation whenever possible. The food here is tailored to the tradtional quality of the venue serving up staple English favourites. Sadly the prices are a little steep for what is on offer and there are other places wher you will be able to get more for your money. In terms of drinks they stock a decent selection of wines, ciders and lager though these too err on the pricey side. A really nice little venue spoilt only by the rather over-priced offerings. read more

Kings Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The Kings Arms is a great little pub and its decor is definitely what makes it so special. With ruby red sofas, rustic looking tables and chairs and each table decorated by candles, it is a cosy place to go on a winter night. The price of alcohol is relatively average for a London pub and the food is also great with a selection of typically English dished such as bangers and mash. I would recommend going on a Monday night as they have a quiz night which is always fun with a good cash prize! On a Friday and Saturday night there is also regular live music and the staff also hold seasonal themes events. A great place to go for a date perhaps. read more

Kings Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

TUESDAY NIGHT IS RIBS NIGHT!!! two humongous racks of ribs over a (unnecessary) bed of chips. mmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmm INEXPENSIVE GO NOW (pay at the bar-eat at the table) read more

In Bermondsey, £10 will buy you: Four drinks and a packet of crisps at a Sam Smith's pub Two Monmouth coffees and two St John's Bakery donuts Lunch at a trendy Bermondsey High Street dining establishment OR Two warm pints of draught Blue Moon, without the requisite orange slice garnishes, that taste vaguely of sick at this pub. Yeah. It was bad. I only finished half of my pint before I admitted defeat, and Blue Moon used to be one of my favourite American beers to drink on a warm day. The King's Arms was strangely dark inside despite having enormous windows running the entire length of the south- and east-facing façade. The interior looked a bit battered and beaten, although I can't be sure if this was a purposeful aesthetic. The big chairs were pretty comfortable, and the downbeat covers of contemporary pop songs playing during my visit made me smile, which is the only reason I'm giving the King's Arms an extra star. I might give it another try if I'm in the area in the future, but I wouldn't go out of my way and I certainly wouldn't order the Blue Moon again. read more

Ribs, ribs, ribs! I always go there for their ribs, I recommend the place for their ribs and I even dream about the ribs. And boy, what a portion it is! Don't even think of getting the whole rack, the half rack will more than fill you up. The burger is succulent, the meat is fresh. The sweet potato fries will delight on more than one count. I have also had the oxtail stew with the braised red cabbage and the ultra delicious pork belly. The latter comes with pea mash and blackpudding fritters and it is just the best combination ever. The calamari and the wings are great starters. The wings are spicy and fresh, like the ribs. It's a good idea to be cautious while ordering starters though, because the mains are large portions. The place has a good selection of beers, well served and well priced. I never have any room left for dessert, so nothing to say there. The service is quick and friendly. You get seated promptly if there is space. The restaurant, although on Tooley Street, is fairly quiet and good for conversational dinner. Very clean, with a relaxing feel, Kings Arms is almost definitely my gastropub of choice in the area. read more

This pub is fine if you want a drink but really would not recommend eating here, the food was well below average and not particularly cheap. The staff were well mannered but lacked order, so waits at the bar were unnecessarily long. The general look was laid back and cosy, but it was also quite loud, which may have been more conducive if it had been the evening, rather than Sunday afternoon. There was plenty of places to sit, as its off the main drag. read more

The only reason I found myself in this pub was because it was close to work and my normal pub was closed. I'm not in a massive hurry to repeat the visits. The beer selection wasn't great and I found it to be fairly expensive, even considering the location. The view is only back out onto Tooley St and you shouldn't be paying a premium for that. The food was uninspiring and it was tricky to find anywhere to sit/stand due to the amount of areas reserved. Service wasn't too bad and they run promotions during the week so you could get lucky with your visit read more

Quirky rabbits, dogs, giraffes, antelopes, and birds combined with a funky collection of lamps and picnic tables still somehow add up to a warm, retro neighborhood pub that also offers great friendly service, good food and good beer all with reasonable prices. read more

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This is a pretty good pub, came here for a few beers on Thursday night and once I was in there remembered that I'd been there for lunch and beers months ago. Its friendly and relaxed inside, plays good music, ands there's lots of seats which are well spaced out. From what I remember, the food's good too - I think I had chicken wings, extra spicy. read more

Total Pony. We ordered 3 meals 1 with skinny fries, 1 with sweet potatoe fries, and 1 burger without mayo, each dish was mixed up so rather than cause hassle and tell the waiter we swapped our burgers around to correspond the correct chips, the burger we ordered without mayo came with lots of mayo but no coleslaw and to make matters worse all dishes came cold, I mean very cold, seen as the wait for these incorrect dishes was so long we decided against getting our orders replaced. The beers selection luckily is the pubs saving grace, they change on a regular bases but the food is way overpriced at the end of the day it is pub facing out onto polluted Tooley St. This place could be a gem but for the prices they are currently asking they need to improve. read more

90% Shad Thames 10% Bermondsey. The Kings Arms scores low on the real beer and high on the bohemian-gastro-pub board. Defintely worth a visit if you are hungry and in this neighborhood. read more

Another Qype find, we popped in one Saturday evening for a quick pre-sunset tipple. A great atmosphere in here, with people happily chomping away on what looked like tasty food. Great decor and friendly staff, too. But perhaps the telly could have been turned down a bit as no one was watching it. read more

Wasn't too sure about this place from the outside but once in the interior was very rustic and the atmosphere warm and relaxing, I felt at home. Price of drinks was ok, but our bar tender maybe was new as he was quite slow, would definitely go again as its right near my office and out of sight from most tourist types. read more

Absolutely amazing pub. Great food, lovely staff, proper quirky decor that works so well without you ever understanding why. I can honestly say that this is my favourite pub in all of London. read more

Delicious food, great decor, should be more popular. A little out of the way perhaps.

This is one of the best pubs in London. They've had a substantial refurbishment since the photo was taken and the decor is now a lovely mix of different styles without being overpowering or too trendy. The food is lovely and the service is excellent. This is a real gem of a place, with a decent wine list, a nice selection of the usual draught lagers and you can even play board games! Highly recommended. read more

The Kings Arms has recently changed hands and went from being a great old school pub to a painfully try hard nouveau riche gastro pub. The food is mediocre and over priced. The staff are far too few and almost laughably slow, expect a 10/15 min wait at the bar, even when it's quiet. The decor consists of no soft furnishings so it's incredibly loud and conversation isn't much of a goer. The worst however is the owner. I had my work leaving party here at the end of December and my colleagues booked an area for 30 people. When we arrived 20 minutes later than when we had booked the space the owner had given the area away. We complained directly to him whereupon he got extremely irate and shouted in my colleagues face 'have some f**kimg Christmas cheer'. Shocked we told him we wouldn't be returning and his response was 'Please don't.' Quite frankly the worst pub management I've ever seen. If you can't handle stress mate, being a publican probably isn't for you. Go somewhere else, there are loads of nice pubs/bars on Bermondsey st a five min walk away, The Woolpack, a The Hide to name a couple. Go to a pub where you don't run the risk of being verbally abused and where you don't have to look at decor straight from the Next catalogue. read more