Kings Arms Tavern: "Shady spot for lunch" Williamsburg Restaurant Tip by toonsarah

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by toonsarah
 
 

The King’s Arms is an 18th century chop house, located on Duke of Gloucester Street, opposite Raleigh Tavern. An early advert read:

“I have just opened TAVERN opposite to the Raleigh at the sign of the KING’s ARMS . . . and shall be much obliged to the Gentlemen who favour me with their company.
JANE VOBE”

The food is designed to appeal to modern tastes but presented as if from the 18th century, so one dish reads:

“A Made Dish of Beef
Tender Beef stewed in a rich red Wine Sauce, Pearl Onions, Carrots, and Mushrooms
Put forth on goodly mashed Potatoes”


We had a lovely lunch here, sitting out in the shady garden for a barbeque chicken sandwich and delicious cranberry juice drink called a Berry Shrub. That sandwich doesn’t appear on the current menu, which features instead some lovely-sounding salads, soups and sandwich platters at about $12.

Address: Duke of Gloucester Street
Comparison: less expensive than average
Directions: Reservations can be made at the Visitor Centre, or by calling 1-800-TAVERNS or (757) 229-2141. You may not need to do this for lunch but should definitely do so if you want to eat in any of the taverns in the evening.
Price: US$11-20
Rating: 3
Theme: American
Website: http://www.history.org/visit/diningExperience/kingsArms/

Review Helpfulness: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Mar 17, 2007
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