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The Kings Arms, Ely

12 St Marys Street
Ely
CB7 4ES

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Craft Union (Stonegate)

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Ely City

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Old Boots left this review about The Kings Arms

One of those L shaped pubs where the original pub has been extended back through what was a back room and accommodation etc. Usual sort of Craft Union pub, budget prices and punters. The short counter is left on entering, it has a couple of pulls, London Pride on one, Wainwright Gold on the other, average quality and I was charged a premium on a half of Wainwright, around 30p per pint. You can guess about the music, screens and machines, it also has a pool table and dart board at the rear. To the rear right there’s a yard cum beer garden. Provided with tables and chairs/stools in various forms, the only decor point of interest is the blown up Victorian map of the Ely area, I do like these.

On 13^th June 2025 - no rating submitted
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Will Larter left this review about The Kings Arms

This is now a Craft Union pub, and has been redecorated outside and in accordingly. I was somewhat surprised to be charged £1.80 for a half of Doom Bar (the other option was Landlord), but I was to discover that this is actually cheap in Ely. Perhaps less of a surprise to find that the beer was in poor condition - actually, I crossed out "poor" in my notes, and substituted "just about ok", but whatever you call it, I wouldn't cross the road for it again. Service was pleasant enough and the pub was very smart, but this is not the place to go in Ely unless you drink lager.

On 24^th March 2022 - rating: 5
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Strongers . left this review about Kings Arms

I found myself to be the only customer when I popped into the Kings Arms at 21:00 on a recent Sunday evening. The lone young lady working the jump was listening to something through some earphones, but she soon jumped to life when I walked through the door. I noted the presence of some usual draught suspects and I counted four hand pumps. One of these was unused which left Sharps’ Doom Bar, Wells’ Golden Cauldron and Woodfordes Wherry as the ale options. The kitchen was closed during my visit so I didn’t see any menus, but the mains on the specials board were priced around £7.50.

The interior is made up of a front bar and slightly smaller rear bar. I plotted myself at a table in the front bar where I could read the ‘upcoming events’ board. Various entertainment including a quiz night, bingo and live music was listed for most nights of the week. There was nothing for Sunday evening which is probably why it was so quiet. During my visit I didn’t spot any television screens and there was no background music. Some may like quite pubs where the only noise is the faint whirring of an air conditioning unit in the background, but I found it a little depressing. I also found the décor to be bland, but I didn’t mind too much as the Wherry was very good.

I would have no problem returning to this pub for more friendly service and decent beer, but my next visit would be at a busier time.

On 22^nd November 2014 - rating: 7
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