The King’s Arms Tavern

King’s Arms Tavern

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A refined chophouse experience

Originally opened by Jane Vobe in 1772, this authentic reproduction public house serves up a transporting experience for the senses in Colonial Williamsburg. Everything is true to the time period at King’s Arms Tavern, from the fashion sported by servers to the pewter candlesticks—all adding to an air of colonial elegance. Inspired by 18th-century recipes but with updates to suit 21st-century tastes, tuck into a chophouse menu featuring prime rib, pork chops, and more.

*ADA Accessible dining is available in the Purdie Kitchen. Please note that this colonial building is separate from the King’s Arms Tavern. Please check in at the front, and our host will escort guests to the Purdie Kitchen.

Lunch

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Starters

Proper rules to be observed in making soups and broths
In the first place, take great care that your soup-pots and covers are kept very clean inside and out...Lastly, for all brown and white soups
cut the crust of a French roll in round or square pieces and crisp them before the fire. 

  • Peanut Soupe

    9 cup / 12 bowl
  • To Butter Shrimp

    16
  • Sallet

    12
  • Westphalia Ham

    16
  • To Stew Black Eye Peas

    12
  • A Soupe of Squash

    9 cup / 12 bowl

Favourites

  • To Stew a Duck in the French Way

    28
  • Chicken Hash

    20
  • Salmagundi

    18
  • Stewed Beef

    28
  • An Onion Pye

    18 *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, beef, pork, lamb, seafood, shellfish, or eggs increases your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Dinner

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Soupes

GF=Gluten Free

  • Peanut Soupe

    9
  • A Soupe of Squash

    9

Starters

  • Sallet

    12
  • To Butter Shrimp

    16
  • To Stew Black Eye Peas

    12
  • Westphalia Ham

    16

Tavern Dinners

Mrs. Vobe is obliged to offer soupe or sallet & a dessert for a tariff $14. All main dishes are served to table with garden offerings dressed in the appropriate manner.

  • Mrs. Vobe’s Tavern Dinner, Prime Rib of Beef

    68

     
    King's Cut Tariff $13
  • To Broil Cornish Hens

    32 The Cooks & Confectioner's Dictionary, John Nott, 1723
  • An Onion Pye

    28 Dr. Lobb's, 1767
  • To Bake Trout

    46 Inspired by: The Experienced English Housekeeper, Elizabeth Rafald, 1769
  • A Game Pye

    49 A Kings Arms Original, 2023
  • Beef Steaks

    58 The London Art of Cookery, John Farley, 1787
  • To Stew a Choat in the French Way

    36 Martha Washington Cookbook, origin prior to 1759

Dessert

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King’s Arms Sweet Treats

  • Snow Eggs

    9
  • A Pecan Pie

    8
  • Bread Pudding

    8
  • To Make a Carolina Rice Pudding

    8

Sweet Wines to End a Meal

  • Domaine de Durban, Muscat France 9
  • Leacock's Rainwater Madeira 9
  • Blandy’s 10 year Malmsey Madeira 9
  • Port Taylor Fladgate, 10 years, Portugal 8
  • Port Taylor Fladgate, 20 years, Portugal 12
  • Harveys Bristol Cream Spain 8
  • Dry Sack Spain 8
  • Church Creek Late Harvest Red Virginia 10

Cognac and Liqueurs

  • Amaretto Disaronno 9
  • B&B 9
  • Bailey’s Irish Cream 8
  • Chambord 10
  • Drambuie 10
  • Frangelico 8
  • Grand Marnier 11
  • Hennessey XO 32
  • Kahlua 8
  • Pernod 8
  • Remy Martin VSOP 12
  • Remy Martin XO 32
  • Romana Sambuca 8
  • Cles D Ducs Armagnac 12
  • Courvoisier VSOP 10

Young Patriots Menu

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For Children 10 and Younger

All Meals are served with choice of fountain beverage.

  • Beef Short Rib

    18
  • Fried Shrimp

    15
  • Macaroni & Cheese

    12
  • Fried Chicken

    15

Beverages

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Libations from the Bar

Fortified Drinks

  • Rummer

    15
  • Apple Jack Old Fashioned

    15
  • Classic Mint Julep

    15
  • Hot Buttered Rum

    12
  • Blackberry Fizz

    14
  • Champagne Cocktail

    14

Fortified Drinks

Served in Punch Bowls made for sharing!
Serves 2-4

King's Arms Punch Bowls

  • King's Arms Punch

    30 per Bowl or 14 per glass
  • Gingered Apple Punch

    30 per bowl or 14 per glass

On Draught

16 oz Mug - 10

24 oz Mug - 14

  • Tavern Classic Lager

    10|14
  • Old Stitch Brown Ale

    10|14
  • Tavern Special Ale

    10|14
  • Planet 4 Red Ale

    10|14
  • Hazy Like a Fox IPA

    10|14

Non-Fortified Drinks

Punch Bowls are made for sharing.
Serves 2-4 people.

Family Punch Bowls

  • Orange Gingered Peach

    $14 per punch bowl
  • Fuzzy Lime

    14 per punch bowl

  • Sparkling Cider 4
  • Draft Root Beer 4

Wine Cellar

  • Glass Bottle
  • St. Hilaire Brut Blanquette de Limoux AOC, France 13 55
  • Antinori Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC, Italy 10 47
  • Hugel Gentil Alsace AOC, France 11 49
  • Domaine Vincent Careme Vouvray Sec France 60
  • Horton Vineyards Viognier Virginia 10 47
  • Hess Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast AVA, California 11 49
  • Chateau Graville Lacoste, Graves AOC, Bordeaux, France 10 47
  • Storypoint Chardonnay, California 10 47
  • Barboursville Chardonnay, Virginia 55
  • Charles Krug Chardonnay, Carneros Napa Valley AVA, California 55
  • Stag's Leap Karia Chardonnay, Napa Valley AVA, California 15 60
  • Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classe, Pessac Leognan Bordeaux France 100
  • Les Volets Pinot Noir, Pays D'Oc, France 11 49
  • Chevalier de la Cree, Knights Templar Cuvee Cotes de Beaune AOP, Bourgogne 75
  • Ken Wright Pinot Noir Eola Amity Hills AVA, Oregon 75
  • Skyfall Merlot, Columbia Valley AVA, Washington 11 49
  • Charles Krug Merlot, Napa Valley, AVA California 60
  • La Vieille Ferme Recolte, Ventoux AOP, Rhone Valley, France 10 47
  • Delas Freres Domaine des Grands Chemins, Crozes Hermitage 75
  • Elizabeth Chamballan, Chateauneuf Du Pape AOP, Rhone Valley France 70
  • Chateau la Grange Clinet Reserve, Cotes De Bordeaux AOP, France 55
  • Barboursville Cabernet Sauvignon, Virginia 10 47
  • Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley AVA, California 15 65
  • Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley AVA, California 70
  • Elizabeth Spencer, Special Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley AVA, California 75
  • Jefferson Petit Verdot, Virginia 60
  • Lovingston Rotunda Red, Josie's Knoll, Monticello AVA, Virginia 12 55
  • Williamsburg Winery Two Shilling Red, Virginia 9 45
  • Domaine Michel Magnien Gevry Chambertin, Seuvrees, Bourgogne 125
  • Chateau Grand - Puy Ducasse, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 2019 125
  • Villa d'Angelo Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy 50
  • Domaine de Couron, Cotes de Rhone, Rhone Valley France 11 49

Special Features from the Bar

  • Glenmorangie Original 10 year Single Malt Whisky, Ross Shire 13
  • Glenlivet 12 Single Malt Whisky, Speyside 18
  • Glenfiddich 12 Single Malt Whisky, Speyside 16
  • Bowmore 12, Single Malt Whisky, Islay 23
  • Macallan 15 Single Malt Whisky, Speyside 44
  • Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon, VA 23
  • Eight Shires Warrosquyoake Bourbon, VA 15
  • Jefferson Very Small Batch Bourbon, KY 12
  • Whistlepig PiggyBack Rye Whiskey 15
  • Eight Shires Henrico Gold Rum, VA 12
  • Plymouth Gin, Blackfriars Distillery 13

Women's History Month

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Abby Fisher; one of the first published Black Women Authors in America
Menu specials featured from
“What Mrs. Fisher Knows about Old Southern Cooking”


Lunch and Dinner Specials
March 8th - 31st

Lunch

Selections in addition to the regular menu

  • Oyster Gumbo

    $24
  • Crab Salad

    $18
  • Fried Chicken

    $24

Dessert

  • Old-Time Ginger Cake

    $9

Dinner

Selections in addition to the regular menu

    Appetizers

    • Mock Turtle Soup

      $9
    • Crab Croquettes

      $16

    Entrees

    • Mrs. Fishers Oyster Pie with VA Ham

      $40
    • Jerk Roasted Pork with Apple Slaw

      $36

    Dessert

    • Old-Time Ginger Cake

      $9

    Easter Brunch

    Local Hand-Gathered Greens

    Strawberries, Candied Pecans, Shaved Parmesan

    $13

    Faroe Island Salmon Stuffed with Chesapeake Crab

    Citrus Nage

    $48

    Mason Dixon Cheese Cake

    Strawberries and Wine Cream Sauce

    $10

    Experiences & Special Offers

    1 Adult
    0 Children