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The Kings Arms at Otterton

3.8 (956)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Fore Street, Otterton, Devon EX9 7HB

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The Kings Arms at Otterton

3.8
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Budleigh Salterton

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
The Kings Arms lies deep in the heart of the East Devon countryside. We’re surrounded by wonderful local farmers and growers, and we aim to make the most of this by using locally-produced ingredients whenever possible. Our meat is sourced from our nearby family farm, and most of our fish is supplied by our very own fleet of fishing boats.

Here at the Kings Arms, we serve a varied, locally-sourced menu, with breakfast, lunch and dinner all available in the bar, conservatory and outdoor terraces. We will happily accommodate different dietary requirements, with friendly and informal table service wherever you choose to sit.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Seafood, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01395 568416
  • Website
    http://www.kingsarmsotterton.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Fore Street, Otterton, Devon EX9 7HB
  • Neighborhood
    Budleigh Salterton
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Booking with "On Request" items

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Payment at Restaurant. Please select this for a booking with our special "on request" items from our menu! Items include: Lobster Thermidor (gf) £Market Price 16oz Greendale T-Bone Steak (gf) £55.00 32oz Tomahawk Steak (gf) £80.00 When selecting this option, choose from one of the add-ons to your booking to notify us of your booking, then sit back and enjoy as our team of talented chefs make your booking extra special with one of our on request items! These are items that require pre-ordering with 24 hours' notice to ensure our suppliers have adequate time to produce what is required. Payment is made at the restaurant and selections can be combined with with standard menu items.
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Reviews

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3.8

3.8
(956)
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Devon

    Good for business meals

  • Devon

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Good for business meals

  • East Devon

    Kid-friendly

  • East Devon

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • East Devon

    Good for groups

  • East Devon

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kings Arms at Otterton offers a charming village pub ambiance with friendly staff and a wide selection of drinks. Many patrons rave about the "amazing" Sunday roast and "outstanding" food. However, service can be inconsistent, and some dishes may not meet expectations. Overall, it's a lovely spot for drinks and a warm atmosphere.
956 Reviews

  1. Stephanie

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pub had kindly let us use their toilet on our way to holiday, and I instantly thought it looked like a lovely pub, so looked it up when we arrived and booked in for Sunday Lunch. The roast was superb, generous portions, beautifully cooked. Lovely helpful staff, quick service and all needs catered for. Plenty of room on our table, good kids menu and activity sheet. Everything clean and comfortable.

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  2. Ali

    Bristol1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    a group of 8 went here for lunch. Pub was very nice, had an old charm about it, staff were friendly, plenty of drink choice. We all ordered our food, i had tuna sandwich with chips, the price was £12.50, it wasn't no way worth that. The chips were stone cold, the bread was stale and the filling was non existent. The rest of the group said their food was cold, it was very small portions and just ok. One person in our party ordered her meal and it was completely forgotten about and came out half way through. My friend is a coeliac so can not have any gluten at all, she asked 2 different people about the menu and was assured more than once that the meals which said GF were and she choose the pie and was told its definitely GF. As she took the last bite our server came over and told us that the pie was in fact NOT GF. This is a major thing and my friend absolutely suffered the consequences of this all weekend not to say the how dangerous this is on her body. A friend spoke to the general manager about this incident and he was really good, was so apologetic and made a GF hamper for her. Although this was a very nice gesture, allergies/tolerances are very serious and a mistake like this shouldn't happen. It was a nice place for a drink, but we wouldn't return to eat there ever.

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  3. nina

    Devon1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, unfortunately for us some of the choices weren’t available, was disappointed

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  4. Nikki

    Devon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Slightly chaotic vibes , bar staff complaining that it was so busy , food was warm not hot and the Yorkshire puddings were as flat as a frisbee .. we had been to this pub when it was a carvery, and it was so much better than our experience yesterday . Will not be returning !

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  5. Nigel

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been to the King's Arms on many occasions and as usual the food & service has been very good. The menu is well priced and value for money. We will definitely book again.

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  6. MandyA

    Key West8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Sunday roast was amazing, good quality food and presentation excellent. Sadly service for dessert was unacceptable. We waited over 20 minutes with staff clearing/cleaning other tables before we got their attention and asked how much longer it would be. We were told they had only just processed our order so would be another 10mins approx. Sadly we chose to cancel our order.

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  7. Michael

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was terrible, staff friendly. Locals in the bar area shouting and swearing all night while women and children where in eat shot.

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  8. Sharon

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best Sunday Roast staff were polite and attentive made us feel very welcome would 100% recommend the Kings Arms

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  9. Judith

    Devon1 review

    1.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We pre booked an evening meal for 2 (& a dog) in the bar area. It was busy but not packed out. We waited a long time for our order. We noted 3 other tables nearby who arrived after us were served before us. We asked when we would get our food having waited then for 3 quarters of an hour. We were told 5 minutes. The food eventually arrived an hour after ordering. By this time we’d had 2 drinks so no possibility of enjoying one with the meal. The meal quality was reasonable. We spoke to 4 different members of staff for an update & reason for delay with no explanation or apology. A reluctant apology was given on payment. I do not feel the staff really cared at all. On holiday in the village, we would have liked to have come often, but are totally put off by their attitude.

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  10. Philip

    Gold Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 31, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately was a bad night at The Kings Arms. Menu was very limited ie no Steaks available and what we ate was of very poor quality. Fried Fish was well overcooked and dry, Fish Pie was of very poor quality and Macaroni Cheese appeared to have been made from a packet.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Seafood, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01395 568416
  • Website
    http://www.kingsarmsotterton.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Fore Street, Otterton, Devon EX9 7HB
  • Neighborhood
    Budleigh Salterton
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is a popular choice for a classic Sunday lunch or roast, many guests visit specifically for the Sunday offering and praise the food and service on that day.

Guests frequently describe the portions as generous or “proper, ” with several reviewers noting satisfying, well-sized servings.

Yes, The Kings Arms suits a special evening, with several guests calling it a cosy spot for casual dinners and special occasions like anniversaries.

The Kings Arms often fills up for busy service times, many guests report it being very busy for Sunday lunches and on special days like Mother’s Day, and it tends to quieten later in the evening, around 10pm.

Yes, The Kings Arms offers outdoor terraces and outdoor tables, with guests frequently mentioning outside seating and a pleasant back garden.

Yes, The Kings Arms says it will happily accommodate different dietary requirements and provides friendly, informal table service wherever you choose to sit.

The Kings Arms feels like a warm village country pub, cosy, rustic touches (reclaimed wood, ambient lighting and local art), friendly service, plus a conservatory and a lovely back garden to enjoy.

Yes, dogs are welcomed at The Kings Arms; guests describe it as very dog friendly, note dog-friendly rooms, and even praise a 'doggy dinner' option.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

For a lively visit choose a Sunday lunch, Sunday service is often busy and popular, while the pub typically quietens down later in the evening, around 10pm.

The Kings Arms serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in the bar, the conservatory and on its outdoor terraces, giving you a cosy indoor option or a sunny outside table.

Yes, families are welcome: guests highlight attentive staff with children, the availability of small‑meal options, and that highchairs are used when requested.

Yes, The Kings Arms is dog‑friendly: guests report dogs being welcome in the pub and in rooms, and even praise a "doggy dinner" offering.

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The Kings Arms at Otterton

3.8
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Budleigh Salterton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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