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Not bad. Not usually too busy, despite the location, and only a few media twats. Decent beer and service, relaxing atmosphere outside of Friday evenings. Nothing special, but better than many in the area and a good alternative to the Sam Smiths' that dominate. The staff have an inexplicable habit of playing the music really loud at random moments even where the place is quiet.
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Fairly large corner pub that was remarkably quiet on a Saturday afternoon despite the rugby being shown. Three handpumps serving Youngs, Blacksheep and Cumberland Ale. Looks to be trying to re-invent itself as an evening venue with the daytime trade seeming rather incidental judging by the effort they put into it.
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tis a real pub.
landlord is harsh but fair.
people are great.
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I found the Kings Arms a bit of a mixed bag. The awkward layout means that some areas are reasonably spacious whilst others are tight squeeze with quite a bottleneck at the bar. At one end of the pub is a partitioned off lounge with comfy sofas whilst the remainder of the pub is a traditional style but rather blandly refurbished. There are a few nice touches such as the old clocks, book shelves and two old fashioned tills that probably started life in the shillings and pence days. They were selling Cumberland Ale when we were there which makes a change from the usual mainstream beers. We had no problems with service and the customer base was pretty civilised. Not worth going too far out of the way for but you could do a lot worse if you are in the area.
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2nd pub of the afternoon, drinks more expensive than along the road , staff going through the motions, no real complaints but nothing to inspire us to stay. not the best of the day by far.
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I'd been in this pub a couple of times before, and went recently with a large group of people and stayed from mid-afternoon until closing time. All was well until closing, when the barman started making snide comments in a stage whisper to a friend at the bar about people using the toilets before they left (still well before 11.20 incidentally). I pointed out that we'd been there all evening so it wasn't much to ask, to which he replied "I don't give a f*** how long you've been in here mate".
If this is the attitude of the staff, no wonder the place is always empty.
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Long bar with a room partially partitioned off at the east end. A dull pub without character and in need of decorating. Layout is cramped and is not helped by bar flies hanging around the bar. Has a faded and tired early 60's feel. 3 casks on offer - Pride, Youngs Bitter and Green King IPA. The Pride was in decent condition with a noticeable balance of malt and hops.
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This pub might have improved recently - but on last visit in March. Cliched aussie bar staff, poorly kept and expensive beer.
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