The Kings Arms

We booked 2 single rooms, when we arrived were told pub was closed on Mon and tues , this was not mentioned in the website but has since been updated had we known this we would not have booked We came down for eve meal , no special and only a vegan meal or roasts , we reluctantly had the roast, I had chicken which was ok but spuds and veg obviously been under hot plate for many hours, my mate had the pork which was chewy and soggy The shower in my room was mouldy and did not work and my mates worked but was cold , my window was rotten too We booked for 4 nights but checked out after 1 , contacted the head office hoping for some sort of refund but no luck Very very disappointed

Lovely pub and great service! However the Sunday lunch was a bit pricey for what it was. Roast Beef excellent but roast potatoes were tasteless and obviously had been reheated even though we were there at 12 noon. Cauliflower cheese very dry too. We were expecting better quality for £21 95 each.

Travelling locally and we've never tried The Kings Arms. Pulled in for lunch. Plenty of parking and a very attractive establishment. Staff, service and lunch were all excellent. The garden is well kept and bar / restaurant very cosy. We will go again. Thank you

The King's Arms is seriously in need of refurb. The main stair carpet is threadbare and had not been cleaned for some time. The bathroom woodwork needed painting and the shower unit and tiles were discloured and needed to be replaced. The shower in one room failed to work. Breakfast was acceptable but could have been hotter. But the porridge was not acceptable: on the menu as porridge with blackberries, poached apple, almonds and toasted seeds: it came as porridge without apple, blackberries, almonds or toasted seeds!! Avoid this pub until it's upgraded.

Loved the look of the pub and rooms from the photos but it was in need of a serious refurb especially the bathroom. On arrival was asked if I wanted milk which wasnt on hand so was told she would bring some up which didn't happen. No shower gel in the bathroom. Dinner was good and service ok but no more. At breakfast I wasn't made to feel welcomed by the host. I ordered toast which never arrived with my eggs florentine. I have regularly stayed in Gloucestershire over the last two years and revisited several pubs and hotels. This is my first negative review and I would not stay here again

Having known this pub for many years and being Butcombe loyalty Club members, we wanted to introduce friends to both! Unfortunately we will not be going back.. since our last visit, The menu has not improved In choices available, (not a lot for weight watchers either.) We were there at 12.30 and told the pie of the day was chicken, ham and leek which 2 of us ordered.the other 2 found it difficult to choose due the lack of variety, and were not enthusiastic about what was on offer! Then our very nice waitress came back to say there were no pies left!!! I settled for Chicken Caesar minus anchovies, our friend chose the pork chop.All of us were taken aback when the food arrived, very small portions for the money charged. Although the waitress did say that the Chef was adding on 2 extra pieces of chicken to my salad as it was a starter/lighter choice….l could still taste anchovy in the dressing despite me telling her l hated them and l am sure she told the kitchen. The Lamb Kofta was a main course but you would not think so, even served on a dessert size plate! It was the smallest fish and chips l have seen in any other Butcombe! My salad, well for £9.25, what a profit must be made on that…2 tiny bits of chicken and a few small lettuce wedges. We were told there was no Panna Cotta on the dessert menu. We left the service charge on solely because our waitress was brilliant, but as far as the kitchen is concerned, a great disappointment. Butcombe, you need to review your menus, this is not the first time we have been to one of your pubs and been disappointed with your menu, so we will be taking a break and having our weekly lunches elsewhere.