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The Kings Arms, Holt
Blakeney
Postal town: Holt
NR25 7NQ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Old Boots left this review about The Kings Arms
Located in a picturesque almost coastal village it lies at right angles to the road and is a long thin building, originally three fisherman’s cottages according to What Pub. Internally that makes sense as there are three distinct areas, the two left hand spaces, either side of the main door, have a counter in each. To the right there are three pulls with Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen plus a decent enough bitter from Woodforde’s, on the left four pulls but same beers except the Woodforde’s was replaced by Greene King Yardbird and with Moon Gazer Nibbler on the fourth. The counter to the right makes the room a bit corridor like but still with room for three Britannias and a bench, the room broadens out after that, the other room has the counter sideways so it doesn’t intrude. Furnishings are traditional all round and decor is an odd mix of nice pictures (of the pub and showbiz), album covers (My Fair Lady and other musicals) a map and menu blackboards, to the far right a small collection of wall clocks. Part of the fun of pubs is the little personal things the landlord/lady and the customers bring to the place, whither it’s holiday postcards, the mad collections or the weird stuff that only means something in that place. The outside yard has tables and chairs and probably rates as a sun trap. The toilets are a bit of a trek but not as bad as some 'spoons, there’s also a garden room in the same extension which naturally leads to the rear garden.
On 9th July 2022
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Kings Arms
Situated in a touristy North Norfolk coastal village with its quaint harbour, the car park of this pub is currently closed off to guests staying at the pub. You can park for free in the village car park just up the road.
Service is from the main building, which is dark with low ceilings and plenty of character. But tables inside can only accommodate 1 or 2 people at a time. So, larger groups are either accommodated in the garden or in an outbuilding at the rear.
Most ales are dispensed by gravity. Greene King IPA & Morland Old Speckled Hen are the regular ales. Guests were Woodforde's Nelson's Revenge & Hardy & Hanson's Kimberley Bitter.
The only pub we tried in Blakeney, but it was a good choice.
On 23rd September 2020
- rating: 6
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms is a traditional, stone/cobble built, whitewashed, Norfolk pub less than a crab line from Blakeney harbour.
It's the most pub like and unspoilt of Blakeney's largely gentrified selection and is where you'll find the fishermen eating and drinking.
Inside is atmospheric with several small and distinct rooms featuring red velour benches, a large fireplace with a wood burner and exposed cobble walls. I felt immediately at home.
The welcome was warm and friendly and the place was busy on a Wednesday evening with locals and visitors alike drawn by the location, food and letting rooms.
Food is standard pub grub with a specials board offering a more interesting and local selection including crab and hake on our visit. Our food was good and decent value for this popular part of the world.
I was disconcerted to be met with handpumps displaying the following clips: Greene King IPA, Golden Hen and Golden Breeze and was only mollified when the barrel on the end of the bar tagged Woodforde's Nelson's Revenge was pointed out. That seems to be how it works here - Greene King on the handpumps with one from Woodforde's straight from the barrel. The Nelson's Revenge was both welcome and excellent.
There are benches at the front and a larger garden to beyond the car park all of which were popular on a warm evening.
My favourite in Blakeney for some while and by a stretch. It's very good to see that changes have been gentle and few. Well worth a visit.
On 2nd August 2016
- rating: 8
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Phantom Pigeon left this review about The Kings Arms
Visited this pub twice during our short stay in the area. A traditional pub with traditional values.
The food is plain Pub Grub – Nothing fancy. You get a fair portion, at a reasonable price, and it is very good.
As to the beers. Not a very inspiring selection on the hand pumps, Adnams bitter, Old Speckled Hen and Marstons Pedigree. However, the Adnams was absolutely, spot on.
On our second visit, I had the Woodforde’s Once Bittern, straight from the cask. The best pint(s) I had all week.
When we are back in the area, we will make a definite point of re-visiting the Kings Arms.
www.blakeneykingsarms.co.uk
On 15th November 2011
- rating: 9
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Andy Ven left this review about The Kings Arms
Just around the corner from the harbourside this pub feels small inside but has 4 or 5 compact rooms, mostly with hard wooden seating. The nicest room (immediately to the left as you enter the doorway leading into the bar) has a feature brick fireplace.
The service on a Sunday lunchtime was efficient but I thought the food (scampi and chips £9.50) was a little on the expensive side for pub grub.
On handpull there was Abbot, Pedigree, Adnam’s Best Bitter and Woodforde’s Wherry. GBG 2011 listed.
On 5th July 2011
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Michael Boyes left this review about The Kings Arms
Close to Blakeney harbour this pub is a gem. Good selection of real ale and a great pub grub menu. The beer garden is very big with tables and you can also sit outside the front door. Well worth a visit.
On 9th September 2009
- rating: 8
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Richard Sharman left this review about The Kings Arms
Fantastic pub just inland from Blakeney Quay. Great choice of local real ales on handpump and also on gravity behind the bar. Extensive food menu. Outside seating at the front of the pub and also in the garden at the side. Rambling, multi roomed interior. Small car park.
On 6th September 2009
- rating: 7
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