King’s Arms Tavern: "Colonial taverns and general info" Top 5 Page for this destination Williamsburg Restaurant Tip by matcrazy1

TAVERNS
There are 22 restaurants in area of Colonial Williamsburg of which the oldest, the most known and famous are four taverns:
1. King's Arms Tavern (chop house),
2. Shields Tavern (colonial food),
3. Chowning's Tavern (local barbecue - the least expensive),
4. Christiana Campbell's Tavern - seafood tavern which advertises as a favourite restaurant of George Washington.
Excuse me, this is tip for my next trip. I didn't eat in Williamsburg (reservation mostly required), I passed by 3 of the above taverns located along the main avenue (Duke of Gloucester Street): 1 and 2 are close to the Capitol, 3 - closer to the Bruton Church. 4 is hidden east of the Capitol.

RESERVATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
In all taverns except Chowning's Tavern reservation 1 or even 2 days ahead is highly recommended for dinners served from 5.00 pm. Call free 1-800-TAVERNS or +1 (757) 229-2141.

HOURS
1. King's Arms Tavern: Wen - Mon lunch 11.30 am - 2.30 pm; dinner from 5.00 pm;
2. Shields Tavern: Thu - Tue lunch 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, Golden service 11.30 am - 4.00 pm (weather permitting), dinner from 5.00 pm
3. Chowning's Tavern: snack bar 11.30 am - 5.00 pm (weather permitting), gambols (colonial games) from 5.00 pm;
4. Christiana Campbell's Tavern: Tue - Sat dinner from 5.00 pm.

OTHERS
There are restaurants and cafes around Merchant's Square (western end of the main avenue) and at Visitor Center area. Read restaurant tips of other VT-ers here.

Address: Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Comparison: most expensive
Directions: On south side of the main avenue (Duke of Gloucester Street, east of Botetourt Street, oposite to Raleigh Tavern), approx. 0.7 mi east of the Bruton Church and 0.1 mi west of the Capitol.
othercontact: +1 (757) 229-2141
Phone: 1-800-TAVERNS
Price: US$31-40
Rating: 0
Theme: Local
Website: http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/visit/diningExperience/kingsArms