Gabriel Mcarthur
19.08.2024
I mean come on don’t advertise yourself as having food if you are never open. Anyone getting the ferry to NI I suggest you bring food with you as there is nothing here.
Leahcim Rehsif
09.02.2024
It's closed until further notice
James Low
22.05.2022
Staff very friendly. Just had a meal which was very good and not too expensive.great music. Everybody up dancing
Sarah Stuttard
13.11.2023
We visited this quaint little pub on a Sunday evening during a recent trip to the area visiting family. We rang the pub ahead to enquire about food but unfortunately they had stopped service by 5pm. They did,however, inform us of a quiz starting at 7 pm, so we decided to give it a go for a bit of fun. Drinks were reasonably priced and the young barmaid was very helpful and friendly.
The quiz was held in the restaurant seating area beside the main bar. There was a nice log burner to keep the place warm, and I noticed a shelf full of board games and puzzles for any kids who visit. The quizmaster was a nice bloke, but we felt he didn't explain some of the rules quite as well as he could have, and there was far too much time left between questions which made it drag on a little.
Overall we enjoyed our experience in this lovely little pub and would definitely visit again. There are a lot of events for the local community held here regularly so check them out if you're ever in the area
Agata Cymerman
29.10.2023
Omg ! What a terrible lunch. How can you serve Sunday lunch from 12.30-3.30 and serve cold and over cooked lunch. We have waited so long and there was only 1 couple before us. No idea why we waited so long, my son's roast was just horrid.
Sharons Bridal Boutique
30.07.2023
Glad to see the pub serving food again. Went there last night and it was awesome. Fish was fab.
D K
16.10.2022
During our stay near this quaint little Scottish town my wife and I rode bicycles into Ballentrae to experience local fare and culture at the Kings Arms. From the time we entered the door we got a strange vibe that I can only describe as not being welcome. My wife and I travel often and regularly try to find and local gastronomy and drinks off the beaten path. 99.9% of the time everywhere in the world we are welcome as visitors, just as we treat out of town guests. Not only were we not given a seat at a table we were told we could not eat at the bar after sitting down and ordering drinks (we were asked to pay immediately after the drinks hit the bar). We weren’t given an explanation nor were we offered even a mere crisp to tide us over. Assuming worst case that the several open tables had reservations which potentially accounted for all the food in the kitchen the lack of hospitality in this small Scottish town to visitors from across the pond was beyond disappointing on an early Saturday evening.
For an establishment that has been brought back to life on the donations from the greater Ballantrea area I truly hope Kings Arms “Community” Pub learns the meaning of community and something related to hospitality and service.
First time in my 30+ years of traveling internationally to be denied service and food.
Joan Mccrorie
10.10.2022
Take away was hot and tasty.
John Hamilton
26.09.2022
Food was really good & the service was spot on, nice & friendley place.
Marc Fretwell
22.08.2022
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and a good choice of beer.
Carol Wilson
14.08.2022
Good food
hairybeanbag81
14.05.2022
Very friendly, good food very welcoming place for a bite to eat but too busy on our lastest visit to accommodate us today 😔
Harry Gilfillan
12.08.2022
Lovely wee traditional pub with friendly bar staff. Food good and reasonably priced.
Mary Gray
07.08.2022
Staff were very nice, 2 of our party had fish and chips which looked and was delicious, decent sized portions ( fish was huge)
Other 2 had Sunday roasts!!!! Food was ok, but very small portions! 1 tiny bit of broccoli, 2 bits of carrot and spoonful of peas, 2 small roast potatoes and a tiny scoop of lumpy mash! Had apple pie for dessert, again was nice but wee tiny portion! I am not a big water but was still hungry after meal, very disappointed!
Colin Wilson
30.07.2022
First class meal and very friendly staff
Helen Crickard
29.07.2022
Food was delicious, when you're ordering let them know if you're going for the boat so you have time to enjoy
Des
20.07.2022
Lovely bar with fantastic service.
MiSs G
20.07.2022
Food is basic and not really presented on plates to make it look good but it does the job and is cheap by todays standards.good atmosphere in the pub and is popular
Maxine Copes
07.07.2022
Lovely lunch. friendly staff... good food at the right price
Eimear Mckenna
27.06.2022
The starter and main course were both so tasty and great quality food. The waitress was absolutely lovely and so friendly as well. Will definitely make this a regular stop off on my journeys.
Allan Delargy
25.06.2022
Very nice meal and service.
Bill Bradburn
25.06.2022
Great pint
Patricia Morrison
24.06.2022
Never go back went in at 5 oclock finally got dinner at 6 30...1 1/2 hours for steak pie for3 people atrocious
Caroline Robley
19.06.2022
Friendly staff lovely food reasonable prices
Ceara McCole
16.06.2022
Went for something to eat on a Thursday night. The pub was completely empty ( except for one table with 2 children under the age of 5 in the party) me and my boyfriend, both aged 19 were told we would not be able to eat unless we provided ID. We told the woman we would not be drinking and she demanded we go out to our car and collect our ID. We provided our ID and she proceeded to write all of our details down (which she did not do with anyone who entered after us) I asked why this was necessary and she told me you must be over 16 to enter the premises and we look young. My boyfriend regarded that the young children were clearly not 16 and she laughed. She let us know that it’s part of licensing laws however having previously worked in a pub myself I am well aware of the licensing laws and this is not one of them. It was 6.30pm therefore anyone under the age of 18 should be allowed to have a meal on the premises. Aside from all of this we were stared at in a nasty way by not only the member of staff who was so clearly desperate to get rid of us, but also by another member of staff who couldn’t even bring herself to smile and welcome us as guests to her establishment. On top of all of this, I have coeliac disease and can not eat gluten. When I questioned about the gluten free options on the menu the women clearly had no idea what she was talking about and began to make up what she thought might be gluten free. At this point we had both had enough and left the premises. I definitely do not recommend dining here!
mb tonner
10.06.2022
Very friendly staff and nice meals. Disappointed it was closed on Tuesdays but handy local co-op store next door.
Irene Walsh
03.06.2022
We visited Kings Arms on the final leg of our travels around beautiful Scotland in our campervan. We had the pleasure of meeting some very welcoming locals (characters) in the Bar. We had a very enjoyable meal (fish and chips) in the restaurant, the staff were very pleasant and attentive. John Irene from Ireland
Laura Gallagher
03.06.2022
Friendly staff and large beer garden.
Ian Black
02.06.2022
Been to kings arms for dinner and lunch in past few days. Great food, large portions and very tasty. Well worth a visit if in area.
Good luck.
Kay Mckeown
30.05.2022
Pleasant staff and we had a tasty lunch.
Tufty Roddy
26.05.2022
First time that I've ever stopped in the village for food. The King's Arms was bought over as a community venture in 2021 and they're making a cracking job of it. Attentive, friendly staff with a warm reception. Good selection of food including veggie & also vegan options (well balanced, tasty meals which is unusual). Will definitely use it as a stop off point in future. Gave it 4* now as they're just starting to develop and they'll definitely make it a 5* .
John Donnelly
23.05.2022
Had a great wee lunch. Fantastic to see what the community is doing with this pub.
