Pub in London SE1
King's Arms
25 Roupell Street, London, SE1 8TBClosest station: Waterloo East, about 1 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,961 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About King's Arms
Georgian pub serving Thai food in farmhouse-style dining area with hanging plates and pans.
Tucked away in a street of Victorian terraces cottages often used for filming 'northern' scenes, this corner pub is Grade II listed with its historic interior recognised by CAMRA as of regional significance. Both bare-boarded, the narrow public bar at the front and small saloon at the side share a horseshoe-shaped bar top, with eight hand-pumped (four in each bar) cask ales from throughout the UK, and usually including at least one dark beer. Old pictures and photos of the pub and area are displayed on the walls. The larger rear conservatory, packed with retro objects d’art and bric-a-brac contains a series of long central wooden tables and counters with tall stools along one side, upon which Thai food is served at lunchtimes and evenings on weekdays, for most of Saturday and until 6pm Sunday. A pub quiz takes over the conservatory on Sunday evenings at 7pm. There are two function rooms upstairs available for hire. Drinking is also allowed outside on the pavement, at the front and side. Card payment only.
Local CAMRA branch SE1 District Pub of the Year 2024.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Family Friendly: Children welcome until 7pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Genuine Thai food
- Serves Dinner: Genuine Thai food
- Real Ale
- Serves LocAle
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room: 2 upstairs
- Events: Quiz every Sunday 7pm
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Separate Bar
- Good for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Windmill Taverns
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7207 0784
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,961 ratings
5 out of 5John Beglaneon Google, August 2024
We had a family get together on Saturday afternoon, it's a lovely traditional London Pub, friendly people, with friendly faces. The Thai Restaurant at the rear of the pub was very comfortable in both seating and atmosphere. We had a lovely meal (all freshly cooked) with a wide variety of choices. The bar staff were very pleasant and really helpful. We WILL definitely be returning, we had a really great time. Thanks to all your lovely Staff, especially the Barmaid from Walthamstow.
5 out of 5Bob Needhamon Google, May 2024
A great traditional London pub. Excellent selection of beers and a good spirit selection. Very friendly Landlord and staff. Food provided by a superb Thai restaurant at the rear. You can eat it in the pub if you wish. Very close to Waterloo station. So good we travel up from Portsmouth just to go there.
5 out of 5KKK Con Google, August 2024
Great Thai food and taste good. If the booking system can be improved and will be perfect. The system allow us to book a table at 12 noon but the restaurant part is only available at 1pm
3 out of 5Irena Savchenkoon Google, February 2024
Such a gem! Excellent selection of ales & an outstanding porter! Hope to see more vegan dishes to be added to the menu soon. Even though the pub is located on the street where the time stood still, it shouldn't stop us from adding an ethical twist to those wonderful Thai dishes today.
5 out of 5Gary Knighton Google, February 2024
I tend to go to this pub at less busy times when it's quite. In the afternoon in the week. Or before lunch at the weekend. At these times it's less busy. The staff are very helpful. The Thai food is very tasty. I've eaten there on 4 occasions recently and have never been disappointed. A good selection of beer. I was impressed by the Small Beer at 2.5% it has a good flavour and body. Other beers, wines and spirits are available. It's a proper pub with a bit of atmosphere 👍
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.