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The Kings Arms, Ely
Ely
CB7 4ES
Reviews of The Kings Arms (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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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 24th March 2022
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3733 recommendations about 3470 pubs]
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Steve C 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 22nd November 2014
- rating: 7
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Alan Winfield left this review about Kings Arms
The Kings Arms is a small town pub and it is the sort of pub i enjoy going in.
There were two rooms inside and we went in a smartish lounge that was quite comfortable and there were two real ales on the bar we had a drink of Adnams Broadside and this was quite a nice drink the other beer was Deuchars IPA.
The pub was fairly quiet on our visit and we enjoyed having a drink in here.
On 25th April 2011
- rating: 8
[User has posted 6113 recommendations about 6113 pubs]
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- Bar Billiards : No last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
- Car Park : No last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
- Darts : No last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
- Jukebox : No last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 04 February 2020 by hondo .
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 24 March 2022 by Will Larter
- Pinball : No last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 24 March 2022 by Will Larter
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 February 2020 by hondo .
- Real Cider : No last updated 22 November 2014 by Steve C
