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January Closure

Please Note: The Kings Arms will be closed from Monday 30th December until Wednesday 15th January inclusive for our Winter Break. We will re-open on Thursday 16th January 2025.

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.

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.

Lunchtime Special £15

Wednesday to Saturday lunchtimes enjoy any starter or dessert and a smaller pub classic for just £15 or 3 courses for £20.

See our sample Lunch Menu for details and book now on 01747 838325.

Christmas Menus

Enjoy our Christmas party menu from 27th November to 21st December (excluding Sundays).

Choose two courses for £28 or three courses for £35.

A £15 deposit per person is required on booking.

Please check availability on 01747 838325, then download our Christmas party menu and booking form and make your booking.

Our Christmas Day menu is now available and we are taking bookings.

Adults £84.99, Children £49.99 for three delicious festive courses. A £40 deposit per person is required on booking.

Space is limited, so to avoid disappointment please check availability on 01747 838325, then download our Christmas Day menu and booking form and make your booking now!

Please Note: Christmas Day is almost full, but we will have a Waiting List. So please still call and if we are full we will add you to the list.

Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Christmas Day we are only open for pre-booked Christmas Lunches.

Boxing Day Thursday 26th December we are closed.

Sunday Carvery

Our famous carvery is always extremely popular, so please book as soon as possible on 01747 838325 to avoid disappointment.

Choose from several different roasted meats, roasts potatoes, Yorkies, seasonal vegetables, our signature cheesy leeks and gravy.

We also serve 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 Sunday Menu for details and book now on 01747 838325.