Real Ales Good Food Great Gins
...and a warm welcome from Pam and Ciaran await you at our Dorset pub
January Closure
Please Note: The Kings Arms will be closed from Monday 29th December until Wednesday 14th January inclusive for our Winter Break. We will re-open on Thursday 15th January 2026.
Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you soon.
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms Inn, East Stour Common has always been a pub and is set in rural Dorset, close to Shaftesbury. The original building dates back to the 18th century and provided the starting point for the local hunt.
The pub has been sympathetically extended and opened up to create a light contemporary environment, whilst maintaining a cosy snug around an open fire. Then outside we have a beautiful large enclosed beer garden and a pétanque (French boules) pitch.
The Kings Arms Inn is food led, reflecting the seasons throughout our menus and offering something for everyone. So alongside our world cuisine, the Sunday Carvery remains as popular as ever, as do our home cooked pub classics like fish & chips and steaks.
Plus, as a free house the Kings Arms is able to serve an interesting range of real ales, lagers, traditional & bottled ciders, wines, gins, rums and soft drinks.
Lunchtime Special £15
Wednesday to Saturday lunchtimes enjoy any starter or dessert and a smaller pub classic for £15 or 3 courses for £20.
See our sample Lunch Menu for details and book now on 01747 838325.
Sunday & Wednesday Carvery
Our famous Sunday carvery is always extremely popular, so please book as soon as possible on 01747 838325 to avoid disappointment.
We also serve the carvery on Wednesday lunchtimes, including a Senior Citizen Plate for just £10.
Choose from several roasted meats, roast potatoes, Yorkies, seasonal vegetables, our signature cheesy leeks and gravy. Plus we also offer a small selection of our traditional pub favourites, vegetarian food, a choice of children's dishes and a great selection of desserts.
See our sample menus for details and book now on 01747 838325.
Functions
With our private function room, which leads out into our gorgeous garden, the Kings Arms East Stour is a great place to hold any occasion.
Please call 01747 838325 to chat with us, as we are more than happy to discuss terms which fit your budget, whilst still delivering you a menu you and your guests will really enjoy.