Home to the longest-running pub quiz in town, we opened our doors here at the Kings Arms in Colchester in 1822. Our beautiful pub is known around town as the place to meet up with friends and family, and our large beer garden is perfect for a drink in the summer months. We're family-friendly and dog-friendly too, so you can bring your furry friends down to enjoy cuddles from our team. If quiz nights aren't your thing, we've got karaoke and live music to enjoy too — there's something for everyone here at the Kings Arms. Just a ten-minute walk from Hilly Fields Nature Reserve, we've got a menu packed full of flavour to fuel you up after a long walk through the local scenery. So sit back, relax and rest those tired legs with a pint of craft cask ale. We can't wait to see you.
From fruity cocktails to crisp ciders, our spring drinks are strictly here for a good time, not a long time. Swing by and sip something seasonal while the sun's out.
If you need an excuse to get together with all your favourite people, we’ve got plenty. Send out the invite, dust off your dance moves, and check out what’s coming up at Kings Arms.
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit the Kings Arms:
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Beer Garden
WiFi
Delivery
Fancy a FREEbie?
Yes, you read that right - free food and drink is up for grabs for all you newcomers. Download the Greene King app & register, spin the wheel, and you might land yourself a main, pud or pint. No catch, just pure joy (and maybe some gravy).
Free dessert? Tick. Free pub classic? Oh yes. Free pint? Don’t mind if we do. And hey, even if you don’t win, you’ll still have our app now, so you can skip the queue like the legend you are.
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From flavour-packed small plates to comforting pub classics, we’re showcasing a few standout dishes—crafted to give you a true taste of what we do best.
Great food is at the heart of what we do at the Kings Arms. Maybe it’s the warm welcome you get as soon as you step through the door, or the friendly service that makes you feel right at home.
Get your fill of traditional pub fare and tuck into a hearty Sunday roast. Cooked to perfection and served with all the classic trimmings, our roasts are a celebration of quality - simple yet spectacular.
What do you get someone that has everything? A round at their local, of course! Choose the value, add your personalisation, and we'll take care of the rest.
