Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel Kings Arms Hotel The Kings Arms Hotel, Sandwich, Kent, is a traditional English Inn, circa 1580. Georges and Prince's.
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The original charm and character has been retained over the years leaving it unspoilt and an ideal place to relax and unwind. As a privately owned Inn, the Kings Arms Hotel is able to provide the attention to detail, flexibility and standards often sought, but rarely found. The Kings Arms Hotel's internal appearance is just as appealing as outside, with the original open fireplace in the bar loung

e area as you walk in, which invites you in to enjoy that 'home from home' feeling. Sandwich, Golf & the Local Area
Situated in the historic Cinque Port of Sandwich, the Kings Arms is also an ideal base from which to visit nearby towns including: Canterbury, Deal, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate and the Port of Dover. For travel to and from Europe, the Channel tunnel and ports are only 30 minutes away. For the golfer, there are many golf courses in and around Sandwich, including the championship courses of Royal St. HISTORY:

About the Kings Arms

The Inn itself dates back to early Tudor times and was first recorded as being known as the Queen Arms. Indeed the cast iron plaque on the front of the building depicts the royal coat of arms of Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603). Elizabeth herself visited Sandwich in 1573 and stayed opposite the inn at Kings Lodgings, built for her father, Henry VIII. The depiction of Pan on the corner of the building was carved during Elizabeth’s reign and is dated 1592. It was during the reign of James II in 1687 that the inn changed name to the Kings Arms. Through the 1700’s and into the 1800’s the inn was a well known coaching house within the historic town. For the best part of its history the inn was a ‘freehouse’, owned by individuals or their families, but in 1869 the East Kent Brewery Co Ltd purchased the property. They sold the freehold to Mackeson & Co Ltd of Hythe in 1923 who were bought out by Whitbred & Co in 1961. Although thousands of people have visited this inn over its 500 years of history more famous patrons have included: John Profumo, Mandy Rice-Davies, Boy George, Oz Clark, Sandy Gall, Virginia Wade, Paul Young, Hugh Grant, Jonathon Dimbleby, Lord Digby Jones, Sir Peter Irwin, Mick Clark, Dermot O’Leary, Christine McVie, Greg Wallace, Rob Bonnet, Jan Leaming, Chris Barry, Professor Heinz Wolff, Professor Neil Oliver, Jamie Foreman, Julian Lloyd-Webber, Harry Carpenter, Squadron Leader Stanford-Tuck, Sir Clive Whitton and Ralph Mitchell. Tony Calnan and Richard Beard are the present custodians of the Kings Arms . Both are life long caterers and innkeepers, and they hope you enjoy the charm of this ancient building.

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22/05/2026

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Our new Specials Board from tonight (Wednesday 20 May) for 5 days. We are getting busy so reserve a table if you’re inte...
20/05/2026

Our new Specials Board from tonight (Wednesday 20 May) for 5 days.
We are getting busy so reserve a table if you’re interested on 01304 617330

🎵 LIVE MUSIC 🎵
18/05/2026

🎵 LIVE MUSIC 🎵

We are recruiting for a CHEF to work in our busy kitchen. 5 days a week inc weekends. Salary pending experience. DM me w...
17/05/2026

We are recruiting for a CHEF to work in our busy kitchen. 5 days a week inc weekends.
Salary pending experience. DM me with any questions and to apply. Many thanks

Planning your day in the sun today ? With our pub garden in the sun ALL DAY and also our play house with toys for the ki...
09/05/2026

Planning your day in the sun today ? With our pub garden in the sun ALL DAY and also our play house with toys for the kids. why not pop in for a drink or lunch ? … even an evening meal ? With our large car park to the rear of the pub, it’s so convenient to come along.
We do not reserve tables outside but
if you’d like to book a table in the restaurant, give us a call 01304 617330.
Menu below x

07/05/2026

Part time experienced bar person 25yrs +
12-18 hours per week.
Tues - Fri/Sat
Dm me please.

🎵 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT 🎵 *RENDITION* 🎸 📌 7pm-9pm
01/05/2026

🎵 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT 🎵

*RENDITION* 🎸

📌 7pm-9pm

Our latest great review !!! Come and enjoy some of our specials on the board or try our new menu, and sit in our sun dr...
30/04/2026

Our latest great review !!! Come and enjoy some of our specials on the board or try our new menu, and sit in our sun drenched garden this weekend.
To book a table, give us a call on 01304 617330

28/04/2026

We are RECRUITING.
EXPERIENCE A MUST, and 21 yrs old
minimum age.
DM with details please

23/04/2026

LIVE MUSIC
TODAY !!!!
4.00-6.00pm
‘ Folk Quartet’

Address

63-65 STRAND Street
Sandwich
CT139HN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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