About The Kings Arms
The British country pub is an age-old tradition, and in Ombersley, they have an example of the genre that has stood for over 500 years. The Kings Arms on the Main Road through the village – which lies on the outskirts of Droitwich – was built in the 15th century and boasts the black and white timber framing of a Tudor building, and their menu is similarly classic. British favourites dominate, with pub grub, steaks and pies and a superb Sunday lunch, as well as cask ales and a full wine list. Book a table now.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday 11:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday 11:00 - 23:00
- Thursday 11:00 - 23:00
- Friday 11:00 - 00:00
- Saturday 11:00 - 00:00
- Sunday 11:00 - 22:30
Further Information
Ombersley has stood on the outskirts of Droitwich Spa since the 7th century, and on the main street in the heart of the village, one can find a venue that has a similarly historic station. The Kings Arms stands in a building that has lasted since the 1400s, and they pride themselves on providing an establishment befitting the longevity of the pub. Their menu is filled with British classics, and the bar stocked with traditional ales, so make the move to The Kings Arms and try them out.
The Kings Arms in Ombersley has stood the test of time, so it is appropriate that the recipes found there have as well. British traditional favourites such as liver and onions, Gressingham duck, roast pigeon and a rotating selection of pies are joined on the menu next to more modern offerings such as tandoori chicken skewers, Moroccan-style vegetable tagine and barbecued pulled pork. Book a table at The Kings Arms on Main Street in Ombersley, just a short drive from both Droitwich and Worcester to enjoy their food and atmosphere for yourself.
128 Reviews
We chose to celebrate our 47th wedding anniversary at the kings Arms and were impressed with the warm friendly atmosphere. The menu was interesting and varied. The service was very good, the food excellent and was accompanied by good beer and wine. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. All in all it was a very enjoyable experience and we will return.
Friendly staff and food was excellent and the service was a1! Would come back again and recommend to friends and family keep up the good work
Excellent food with great choice, would highly recommend. The Kings Arms has that old historic feel to it and atmosphere. A place not to miss!
This is a lovely restaurant. The staff are very attentive and the food delicious. Bill was a pleasant surprise as it was less than we thought it would be.
Beautiful, relaxed and homely setting. All staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. Menu choice was great, wine menu was even better. Starters were wonderful (Asparagus and Pate') the one main of Risotto was good but the chicken and walnut salad was rather disappointing. This may be just because I'm funny with textures... The dressing was only in the bottom of the bowl so the leaves were dry, there were dry raisins and walnuts scattered about, the chicken didn't seem to be breast, it was cold and almost jelly-covered with grease, I'm afraid I couldn't eat it. This was a first date so the last thing I'm going to do is complain about something that was being kindly brought for me (Awkward!)... so I decided to politely make out that I'd just eaten enough. (I think he knew!) Why didn't you complain? Because I think I'd just picked the wrong main for me. Everything that was coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled truly amazing. Plus I am also aware that someone else would prefer their salad like this. As said the venue was lovely and the staff really did add to what was already a cosy and calm atmosphere.
It is quite a few years since we last visited The Kings Arms. We will be returning again soon! We very much enjoyed our evening. The menu was varied and interesting. The food was very tasty and well presented. The staff were polite and pleasant and the décor and ambience just right.
A lovely place with very friendly and helpful staff. The food was excellent and we didn't have to wait too long for it. We were placed on a table for 2 near the bar, which was ok when we arrived but as it got busier we did feel a bit crowded, but if we had been seated away from the bar the rating would have been a 6. To be fair we were asked if the table was ok when we got there so it may be that we would have been moved if we had said something then. We will definitely go back but I will ask if we can sit elsewhere!
Always a big decision whether to go for" Starters or Desert". We chose the starters and we weren't dissapointed, we all said we would have enjoyed these as our mains (shredded beef, duck with blue cheese). Generous portions and very tasty. Could the mains top this, they surely did, steaks cooked to perfection, pheasant was amazing. The whole ambiance of the restaurant was warm and very welcoming, from the friendly and attentive staff to the log burning fires. We all agreed we had a wonderful evening and will be back. Thank you
Everything was faultless until we noticed we had been given the wrong white wine. Unfortunately, we did not notice until the bill arrived as the wine was not shown to us when served and was placed in a cooling sleeve. The billing error was corrected but with considerable bad grace and that is why I have not given the full 6. Certainly, all that had gone before deserved this higher mark. Perhaps, an appreciation of how one deals with errors may be sensible especially when the actual cost of what was involved was very small.
Wasn't sure where to go for Sunday lunch and,after a browse on the Internet, I chose the King's Arms at Ombersley.A lovely old pub with character.It was relaxed and the waitress was excellent.We all had the roast. (One beef and two pork).The portions were extremely generous and the meat and vegetables well cooked.I can't wait to find another excuse to go back on a Sunday.We spent well over two hours over lunch and enjoyed every minute
I started my meal with bread, olives oil and balsamic vinegar. The oil was pale and had no flavour, should have been put aside for frying. The bread, a boring soft bread roll The service and attention given by staff was good. However, the food did not match the qualitity and presentation that that be found at a pub in the same village. I had salmon, easy to cook and present. The salmon steak was small and served with risotto and peas. The skin on the salman was wet the taste of the salmon was bland. To finish: crumble and custard, very good. Come on Kings Arms, provide improved qualitity Salmon Steaks and use fresh greens and other vevetables. Remember, you are Worcestershire, a county that grows amazing produce
Lovely pub in an attractive village, ten minutes drive from Jct 6 M5. Polite, attentive staff, good food at reasonable prices. The main dining area had a wood burning stove providing plenty of warmth on a particularly cold day. It was our first visit and we were glad we had booked for our party of 6 as the place was full by 1pm. For a Thursday lunchtime, that says a lot about the reputation of the pub.
The menu was varied and I enjoyed both courses I had. The crispy beef starter was generous, spicy and very tasty. I would certainly recommend the smoked chicken and walnut salad which I chose for my main course. Nice to get a salad which consists of more than lettuce and tomato! The staff were friendly and the service was prompt.
Not visited for a while but more than satisfied with the quality of the food and service. Good choice of sandwiches, light bites and main meals at a reasonable cost. Ambience was lovely too, on a cold and wet day the log burners provided a very cosy atmosphere.
Very nice meal staff were attentive and service was efficient. Only draw back was when people left they sometimes didn't shut the door so we were blasted with a cold draught from time to time.Not really the pubs fault that some people can't read the big notice on the door. Nevertheless we had a nice evening
Fantastic pub. Looks lovely, has a lovely atmosphere and the food was wonderful. Would recommend as there is something for everyone. The staff are really nice and friendly without being over the top, and all courses were timed just right. We will be going back.
It was my husband's 50th birthday so went here for a meal. The staff were really helpful, they let me drop off balloons and a cake beforehand and sat us somewhere nice. Food was great quality and my husband said so was the beer.
I paid £19 for a sirloin steak that was overcooked and dry. I can get a much better steak at my local pub for about £12 which also comes with nicer chips and better veg (and a better choice of sauces to accompany the steak). The pub has also been spoiled in terms of its decor - it used to look lovely and old inside and now they have painted the beautiful beam above the fire place in a cream paint. There is also naff wall paper on the walls which is designed to look like books on a shelf. The tables and chairs have got that 'trendy pub' look about them but the old dark wood tables and chairs looked much nicer.
Met a friend for lunch. The staff were very welcoming. The pub itself was very quaint. The menu was varied and catered for large or small appetites. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and stayed far too long!! I will be returning!
Service was efficient and pleasant , food was tasty and well presented . We were all,nappy with our chosen meals. Environment was pleasant and conducive to conversation with our friends, only criticism was that room was too warm. An enjoyable evening.
Lovely meal with a great atmosphere. The staff were really friendly and very helpful. All the meals were well presented and tasted delicious, so much to eat that we had to have doggy bags! Thank you we will be back.
The Service was good, pleasant staff, the summer menu has lots of choice, and food was delicious as always. Portion sizes are large so could only manage 2 courses! It is a very busy and popular pub so wise to book in advance to avoid disappointment
We had a nice time. Waitresses are professional, attentive, pleasant and available all the time. Food is delicious and hot. The only negative thing was that the knives needed to be sharper to cut the meat easier
A very nice pub but the staff lets it down had to wait until we had our starters until we where served our wine and then it was just put on the table the beef and veg was very good but the yorky pud was uneatable no one came to the table after we finished our mains we would have had a pudding but having sat there for 30 mins we gave up
A lovely cosy, traditional place with friendly staff and delicious food. The roast butternut squash and chestnut soup was particularly good. A large car park and a nice outdoor space for when the weather is better!
A lunchtime visit to meet friends. Pleasant ambience and friendly staff who were happy to cater for my gluten-free requirements. The light lunch menu is not extensive, but we each managed to find something suitable to order. Would certainly consider a return visit.
Great quality of food , quickly rectified a steak that was over cooked, service was good. But once received new steak felt like I was being avoided in case there was issue with the second steak. Overall a good visit. Would definitely recommend.
Very nice food BUT service of main meals seemed to be very rushed as they arrived almost before we had finished the starters. Got the impression that staff wanted to finish and go. On the other hand we had to actually go to the bar to get someone to take orders for coffee!!!
As a regular this is a hard review, however, I booked a table for 3, I was put on a table that could just comfortably sit 2 right by the bar, so I couldn't sit at the table as squashed in, so didn't order food as I could not eat as had to sit skew wiff.... Yet our usual table was free the whole time! Does familiarity breed contempt on this occasion I feel so, the food my guest's ordered was good as always as was the service, but they knew the situation and did nothing to help!!! Big let down guys, really let you down
My only criticism is that we were not told until we sat down at the table that there was another reservation for our table so that we had a limited time. This definitely affected our enjoyment of what was a good meal
Great food, lovely atmosphere, staff are friendly and the service quick. It has been quite a while since we ate here and I am glad to say that it still remains our favourite local establishment.
Good service. Good food. Only let down was the change of merlot on the steak deal. No where near as good as the previous Concha Y toro mountain. Any chance you can get it back?
The food (potato and spinach curry for me, chicken for my partner) was ok. However, three pointers: 1. If a customer requests bread rolls, they normally want them to arrive BEFORE the main course 2. Never serve a lamb kofta without a raita (too dry) and 3. If you tell the customer to take their table and wait for you to bring the menu, don't forget to do so!
First class food at reasonable prices. Lovely atmosphere and a glorious smell of a log fire every time the staff opened the wood burner to stoke it up. Easy to book a table for Saturday lunch online just the evening before.
This is a wonderful pub. The food is always excellent and the staff helpful and friendly. The service on Sunday 10th July was very prompt and the fish dishes we had were great.
A friendly atmosphere, a good choice of menu, delicious food and very good service. There are specials available on the day in addition to the main menu. What more could you ask for.
Had crayfish cocktail ...minuscule amout of crayfish a dessert spoon full but lot of shredded lettuce not worth £7! Liver very dry and over cooked ....sweet potatoe and chic pea curry was fine but rice over cooked a just a big lump of goo....lamb kofta I paid extra for I couldn't eat as tasted off ....would not eat there again ....shame as local but I have been previously with friends a month ago who had complained about their meal but no offer of compensation or offer to change meal so felt there was no point even mentioning anything.
Excellent service and beautifully cooked food. Over many years we have visited this Pub and have always had satisfaction. Would highly recommend it. The pub is also set in a lovely village.
Really good food! Service was also good, definitely recommend the warm scotch egg & the crispy shredded beef! Lovely garden which we sat out in after our meal, will 100% go back!
Food great, staff helpful, maybe just menu choices could be more varied. Plenty of fish dishes and unless restaurant specialises in sea food, there could have been more of other dishes to choose from. Vegetarian option wasn't inspiring.
Took my fiancé out for birthday meal. And the food was really good. Food service was super Quick, super hot and tasted amazing. will defitnately be returning for future special occasions
Lovely food, generous portions, brilliant service. Highly recommended . Great Sunday lunch venue for the family. Booking essential but given the excellent quality it's not surprising it books up quickly .
Simple menu, great food, attentive nice staff - all good. Would definitely go again. Doesn't serve Sunday roast meals - but not an issue for us. Pie was very good indeed.
Food lovely. Fire broken so cold in area allocated to sit. Staff did however move us to warmer part of pub, although took a while to warm up. Staff very polite, service good, lovely atmosphere. Would recommend.
Efficient and friendly service. My special menu duck with pear and Roquefort salad was a definite highlight. We both had rib eye steak which were tender and cooked correctly to our differing requirements. Would definitely recommend.
We initially were not sat at a great table but the waiter quickly noticed my concern and offered to relicate us. Great steaks..and service..would recommend and will return thank you
Fantastic place to eat ambient surroundings went away happy with our evening, what you do, you do it well its that intention to detail that puts it above the others
Lovely food and very pleasant staff. Not been there in years but will definitely be back again soon! A very good evening was had by all. No complaints at all.
Great food. The chef cooks it all to order so it might not be served straight away, but it is certainly worth the wait. The food is delicious and the staff very helpful and professional.
We had a really lovely meal, beautifully presentation, and quality food. There was a nice atmosphere in the restaurant, and we had a perfect little table by the window! Came out with very full tummies!!