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About Kings Arms Tavern

Welcome to Kings Arms Tavern, a storied Colonial Williamsburg dining venue. Opened in 1772 by Jane Vobe, this historic tavern has long served as a central social hub where figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson reportedly dined. Today, Kings Arms offers lunch and dinner in multiple rooms and intimate nooks within the main tavern, plus the ADA-accessible Purdie Kitchen. Whether you’re planning a casual lunch or a candlelit dinner, we’ve got you covered with practical seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining picks to enhance your visit.

As your trusted insider, we’ll help you secure seats in the right room for your party, navigate convenient parking, and point you toward comfortable stays and tasty nearby bites. Kings Arms remains a living piece of Colonial Williamsburg’s history—open seasonally and thoughtfully maintained as part of CW’s historic taverns.

Parking is straightforward at the Tavern Parking Lot off Francis Street, just behind the tavern, making drop-offs and pickups easy. Colonial Williamsburg offers free bus service from the Visitor Center to the Historic Area (Route 15: Colonial), which is a convenient option if you’re exploring the area on foot later. Nearby lodging includes Governor’s Inn Williamsburg, with additional options in Merchants Square and the broader Colonial Williamsburg area. For bites beyond the tavern, explore suggested dining in Merchants Square and other Colonial Williamsburg eateries. If you’re planning a visit, we’ve got you covered with reliable recommendations and a smooth path to securing your seats.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 416 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
  • Venue type: Historic tavern / Colonial Williamsburg dining venue offering lunch and dinner in multiple rooms.
  • Seating/chart: Multiple dining rooms and intimate nooks in the main tavern plus the ADA-accessible Purdie Kitchen (seating details not published as a public chart).
  • Parking: Tavern Parking Lot located off Francis Street, adjacent to the tavern (parking behind the tavern).
  • Transit: Colonial Williamsburg provides free bus service from the Visitor Center to the Historic Area (Route 15: Colonial).
  • Nearby hotels: Governor's Inn Williamsburg (nearby lodging option); additional lodging in Merchants Square/Colonial Williamsburg area.
  • Notable events: Historically hosted notable patrons; opened by Jane Vobe in 1772; Washington and Jefferson dined there; central social hub in Revolutionary Williamsburg.
  • Renamed/demolition status: Not demolished; part of CW’s historic taverns; currently listed as open/seasonally closed depending on the time of year.