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The Kings Arms, Stafford
Stafford
ST16 3HD
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Kings Arms
It's a bit of a walk from the town to this back street local in an area that is still losing pubs - the Princess Royal around the corner is "long term closed" on Camra's WhatPub. This one feels a bit rough around the edges, though the prospect of Draught Bass was encouragement enough for some of my drinking companions. I like Bass when it's well kept, like at the Vaults in Uttoxeter, for example. I decided to go for a football-themed beer from Woodforde's, called something like Lion's Roar, which was unmemorable (NBSS 2.5). The pub did not float my boat at all, as there was what my nose identified as a strong smell of dog, though it didn't seem to be coming from the small and innocuous one that we could see, but more likely well established in the carpet. I was glad I only had a half and could move on quite quickly.
On 4th July 2024
- rating: 4
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Al Bundy left this review about The Kings Arms
Its ok. A couple of standard casks on.
On 20th August 2015
- rating: 6
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Kings Arms
A little terraced white rendered pub with front facing gable, green paint work and patio area.
The interior had just the one room that I saw, which was U-shaped around the serving bar. It is in green and white, with brown ceiling, green leather seats and there is a side area, in redish wallpaper of classical ruins in which there was a big music system. The walls had a mix of general prints and cartoons and there were a few trophies. There is a dart board, a TV which was showing Sky Sports News and the music was general stuff at an OK level. The service was fine and the clientele was mixed.
Beer; tap stuff with Bombardier, England's Pride, Courage Directors and Wentworth Honey, which was OK.
A decent enough place, but i can't help feeling, being miserable, that i would have preferred it when ETA visited.
On 24th August 2010
- no rating submitted
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beckie brundrett left this review about The Kings Arms
well the kings has just had a major refurb and looks fantastic and now has 4 real ales on, bombardier and courage directors are permanent with 2 guest ales.
On 15th July 2010
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E TA left this review about The Kings Arms
Another hidden gem in Stafford's backstreets, the King's Arms is a locals' pub offering traditional pub games - darts and pool and a truly welcoming atmosphere. A no-nonsense establishment where you can get a superb pint and talk to real people without any crap. The interior is run-down, possibly overdue for a refurb. There are usually three ales on, and once again I had the Celtic Blonde which was perfect. Another excellent pub which must be included in a crawl in this area, possibly in conjunction with the Tap and Spile, Greyhound and the Joiners Arms which are nearby.
On 18th June 2010
- rating: 6
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