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The Kings Arms, Bermondsey, SE1

251 Tooley Street
SE1
SE1 2JX

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Will Larter left this review about The Kings Arms

Described on the CAMRA website as being run by Butlers Wharf, presumably under a lease from Greene King, as no one would voluntarily put their Yardbird on the bar. Faced with alternatives of Landlord or Proper Job, I went for it anyway, and it was in reasonable condition, but it wouldn't win any prizes in a homebrew competition, never mind a professional one.

At 8:30 on a Tuesday evening it was very noisy here, so I had already decided to have just a half and then scarper. It wasn't just the noise I was in a hurry to get away from, but the smell of this evening's fried food made it difficult to appreciate the aroma of the hops in my beer. Which left me with just the lampshades to appreciate. At £7/pint I made sure I got my money's worth.

On 20^th October 2026 - no rating submitted
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Tris C left this review about The Kings Arms

Dating from 1825 but presumably rebuilt later in the 19th century, this, as mentioned, is off the tourist track but although customers in here are probably locals, they all seemed to be under 35 and a rather trendy bunch.
The place is very quirky indeed, with fancy lampshades looking Middle Eastern, a ‘souk’ theme helped by kilims adorning the boarded floor with Minton-style tiles to the bar apron; furniture is mixed. There are knickknacks everywhere, which include books and a dolls’ house, screwed to the wall. Carved and atop the mantelpiece, there are Four Wise Monkeys, not the usual three, the fourth typically not being displayed; let’s just say that his hands are nowhere near his head. Décor comes in the form of framed prints and cutlery is displayed on tables in a multitude of teapots, alongside candles in wax encrusted bottles; blankets are offered for those drinking out on the pavement, with board games for the bored.
I don’t think this is a GK house, but the only ales available were their IPA, Yardbird and Fireside, which as a GK beer, I dared not try, opting for the customary Neck Oil, price forgotten.
This is a fun pub, reminding me a little of Vaulty Towers to the west; worth a visit if in the area, but the GK beers, thankfully something of a rarity south of the River, are a bit of a deterrent.

On 14^th November 2021 - rating: 4
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Kings Arms

Good-looking Greene King pub featuring a 'L'-shaped bar with a slightly Bohemian, café-style look and feel. Relaxing, 'floaty' background music on a Saturday lunchtime, with several young families brunching. Further seating is available on the wooden benches out front. IPA plus the seasonal Scrum Down and Belhaven Grand Slam (£5.00) available from the three handpumps.

On 23^rd February 2020 - rating: 7
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