The Kings Arms Reviews Summary

Category: Pub London

Address: 251 Tooley St, London, SE1 2NZ, United Kingdom

Phone: +442074073207

Rating: 4.5
based on 149 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was really good. We shared the veggie platter I think it was and it was so good."
  • "Tried the calamari & pilpil prawn, they were amazing!"
  • "Food is fantastic, best chicken burger in the area!!!"
  • "The delicious pork belly bites melted in my mouth, and the chicken wings were packed with flavor and perfectly crispy."
  • "Top quality food, we went without a booking, had a few drinks by the pub until a table was available, worth the wait, really delicious burgers."
  • "Nice selection of beers and I had the plant-based burger which was one of the best vegan burgers I’ve ever had!"
  • "Top class Sunday roast! Gorgeously prepared, reasonably priced, and delicious to the last bit!"

Cons:

  • "The hot wings were ok, but slightly too acidic/sour for most of our tastes."
  • "Food took 40 mins to come out, only for the roast to come out cold."
  • "The fish and chips were average and mushy peas inedible."
  • "The ribs on offer are decidedly average and far to heavy on the black pepper."
  • "The toilets were very disgusting along with other activities taking place in them."
  • "Fish came out burned outside and raw inside."
  • "The food well let's see well for 17 pound for main yes not to expensive for London I agree But the amount and quality was a lot to be desired the lamb was very under cooked couldn't even cut."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The staff is helpful and laid back."
  • "Really friendly staff too which rounded off a great visit."
  • "The staff are so kind and helpful- they even helped pull off a pregnancy announcement while we were there."
  • "Big shout out to the staff, I feel awful as I didn't catch the ladies name, but her service was absolutely spot on."
  • "Staff are laid back and professional."
  • "The staff were fab - particularly Martin who lent me his bike lock."
  • "The staff are the real star quality though - so nice, welcoming and accommodating."

Cons:

  • "Awful place, with very rude staff and no respect for the customer."
  • "She looked very miserable and came across very rude which made myself and group very uncomfortable."
  • "But the staff has been so unprofessional and rude yesterday that I can no longer recommend this pub."
  • "Didn’t appreciate the weird looks."
  • "Rude service. We arrived and there was a lot a people. The guy just said in a bad manner that the place was full and turned around without saying anything else, leaving us standing there."
  • "Occasionally there is loud music which I feel ruins the atmosphere when enjoying a quiet drink and food."
  • "I always find the service to be slow and the food to just be ok."

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

  • "Honestly one of the best pubs I’ve been to in terms of aesthetic and food."
  • "It has good a great cozy and chill feel to it."
  • "Great little pub, relaxed vibes and interesting decor."
  • "Amazing pub with great decor & friendly staff."
  • "Great to sit outside and watch the world go by."
  • "Well, what can I say? This place is bonkers. A great venue with good vibes and everyone having fun."
  • "A little off the beaten track, but this quirky shabby chic pub has loads of flavour."

Cons:

  • "Nice cosy atmosphere but it does get a bit cramped on Sundays during the lunch rush."
  • "Occasionally there is loud music which I feel ruins the atmosphere when enjoying a quiet drink and food."
  • "Watch out if you're average height & vision impaired whilst walking by this place. They place their hanging planters low and in the pedestrian walk way."
  • "Live bands great, but sometimes can be a little bit too loud."
  • "Slightly hectic inside as there are large benches taking up lots of space so everywhere feels slightly claustrophobic but still nice to visit!"
  • "The view is only back out onto Tooley St and you shouldn't be paying a premium for that."
  • "Very unpleasant experience yesterday evening. Very loud and the food especially the burger was very dry and over cooked."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

  • "Reasonably priced and has a good selection of drinks and food."
  • "Food and drinks we found reasonably priced for a London venue."
  • "Not expensive or pretentious in the least."
  • "Good value on certain nights with meal specials."

Cons:

  • "I will not recommend and in relation to other pubs around the price of drink and food is extortionate."
  • "It airs on the pricey side, too, so there are pubs in the area that offer better value for money in the area."
  • "In relation to other pubs around the price of drink and food is extortionate."
  • "A little pricey, but isn't everywhere in London?"
  • "It's a bit more on the expensive side but, that's London prices for you."

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