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Kings Arms, Elham

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Opens Tue at 12:00pm
The Square, Elham, CT4 6TJ (View on Google Map)
(01303) 840242
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After closing on 12 June 2022, the pub re-opened on 8 September 2023. Now run by the Contemporary Pub Group who also run the Marquis Of Granby in Alkham and the Tiger Inn at Stowting.

This pub overlooking the village square and the fine medieval church is the focal point for social activities across the area and provides a friendly atmosphere for both regulars, visitors and walkers from the Elham Valley alike.

Parking is in the square.

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The King’s Arms in Elham, has been crowned the best pub in Kent in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2024.

Details available here - https://cenemagazine.co.uk/news/the-kings-arms-on-outskirts-of-canterbury-crowned-best-pub-in-kent

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The following information is taken from the pubs Facebook page on 7 September: -

The King’s Arms - proper pub dishes with a Contemporary Pubs twist, cask ales, craft beer, roaring fires, wonderful wines, colourful cocktails, and service with a smile.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cock Inn
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District
Last updated
30/06/2025
Last surveyed
11/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
The Contemporary Pubs Group
Pub ID
ASH/3922
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Kings Arms, Elham.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Kings Arms, Elham.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wantsum - More's Head TasteMatch Prediction

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Wantsum - More's Head
Wantsum - More's Head Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted twice.
Wantsum - More's Head
Wantsum - More's Head

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Kings Arms, Elham.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
17
Ordnance Survey Reference
TR176438
Directions
In village square opposite church, just off main road.

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