Lovely pub, friendly staff and really nice food. Daily specials which is nice to see as well as fresh seafood.
The atmosphere of this pub has really changed and you can see the hard work that’s being put into it.
Definitely the best pub and food in this area ☺️
On yesterday's adventure, we paid a visit to The Kings Arms for a spot of lunch.
Nice level car park - with easy access to the rear and beer garden. Wheelchair users might have a bit of difficulty with the external door, which was a little stiff to open.
The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting—definitely a great place to dine.
We were seated quickly and left with our menus to decide our food choices.
There is a good selection of beers available.
Our drinks arrived - the coffee was hot and tasty.
The scampi and chips were excellent, but our two burgers just fell a bit short.
The Johnny Cash burger, which was on the specials list, was a little dry, which was disappointing given the expectation of a standout dish, as it looked amazing when it came out.
If I was grilling this at home - I'd add some small improvements - with extra Jalapenos as a side garnish, (for the heat lovers) with some Jack Daniels relish - and I'd definitely look at making it with 2 smash patties, rather than the thick pattie it comes with.
The other burger was also just okay, lacking a bit of flavor.
That said, we were probably the first customers of the shift - and the service and ambiance were fantastic.
I’d definitely look to come back - just hoping for a better burger experience next time.
The King's Arms at Orsett. You walk in expecting the usual pub fare – the ubiquitous frozen chips, the pre-prepared sauces, the whole lot seemingly assembled from packets. Surprise! They're actually cooking here. Fresh ingredients, a different special every day. You almost expect to find a time warp in the back, leading to a pre-industrial kitchen. And the Sunday roast? Properly done. One of the better ones I've had. Plus, the staff are genuinely friendly. Worth a visit, if only to see that it is possible for a pub to serve excellent, fresh food.
We booked for lunch, and we had a friend who is celiac, they were absolutely fabulous, so many choices for her aswell, food for all of us was very very good, desserts hubby reckons best sticky toffee pudding he's ever had, trust me that's a high compliment. And the most amazing snowman dessert too, Besides the food, the welcome was warm, the service was fantastic. We don't live local but 100% will be back. Thank you.
Nicely decorated, good quality food at reasonable prices, get away from the chain restaurants at Lakeside. This pub is only a 10 minute drive away and we'll worth it.
Lovely clean toilets too!!