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 this colonial building is separate from King’s Arms Tavern. Please check-in at the front, and our host will escort guests to the Purdie Kitchen.

Lunch Fare

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Savouries

  • Mr. Chowning's Soup Pot

    Cup 8

    Bowl 12
  • Brunswick Stew

    Cup 8

    Bowl 12
  • Welsch Rarebit

    9
  • Crock of Cheese

    10
  • Garden Lettuces & Seasonal Vegetables

    9

Main Dishes

All Main Dishes are served to the table with garden offerings dressed in a the appropriate manner

  • Chicken Hash

    20
  • Stewed Beef

    23
  • Salmagundi

    18
  • Virginia Pork BBQ

    21
  • An Onion Pye

    19 These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. 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.

Sweets

  • Snow Eggs

    9
  • American Heritage Chocolate Cobbler

    9
  • Peanut Butter Pie

    8
  • Chowning's Ice Cream Selection

    6 All sweets are homemade by Colonial Williamsburg Pastry Chefs

Dinner

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Soupes

GF=Gluten Free

  • Peanut Soupe

    8
  • A Good Soupe for the Season

    8

Salats

  • Romaine Hearts Salat

    10
  • Mrs. Purdie's Salat

    10
  • Duck from the Smoak House

    15

Starters

  • Heirloom Carrot Puff

    10
  • Hoppin' John Risotto

    13
  • Macaroni & Foraged Mushroom Gratin

    15

Main Dishes

All main dishes are served to table with garden offerings dressed in the appropriate manner

  • Mrs. Vobe’s Tavern Dinner

    58

    King's Cut $8 Tariff
  • Madeira Braised Shank of Lamb

    44
  • Sage Roasted Butternut Squash “Steak”

    26
  • Daily Catch

    Market Pricing
  • Chop of Shoat

    33
  • Hunter’s Game Pye

    39
  • Smoked Golden Yard Bird

    29
  • Beef Tenderloin

    50 *These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. 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.

Dessert

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King’s Arms Sweet Treats

Ice cream put to any dessert - $2.50 tariff

  • Southern Pecan Pie

    8
  • Jefferson Bread Pudding

    8
  • Syllabub

    8
  • Chocolate Custard Another Way

    10
  • Kings Arms Seasonal Ice Cream Selection

    6.95

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

King's Arms Tavern - Children's Menu 2023 updated 6.01.23

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For Children 10 and Younger

All Meals are served with fountain beverage and choice of applesauce, cook's vegetables or tavern fries.

  • Crispy Chicken Strips

    9.95
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    9.95
  • Jefferson Baked Mac N' Cheese

    9.95
  • Cheeseburger

    9.95
  • Hot Dog

    9.95
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