While exploring Colonial Williamsburg, my mom and I wanted to enjoy another truly colonial dining experience, so we decided to try King’s Arms Tavern. Conveniently located within the Historical City limits, it’s just a short walk from Josiah Chowning’s Tavern.

King’s Arms Tavern via History.org

The atmosphere at King’s Arms Tavern immediately transports you back in time. There are no modern light fixtures—each table is illuminated by a candle, and wall-mounted candle holders add to the authentic colonial ambiance.

King’s Arms Tavern

For her meal, my mom chose Mrs. Vobe’s Tavern Dinner, which offers a sampler of colonial favorites, including a soup, half a Cornish game hen, and a dessert. We were both intrigued by the Peanut Soupe and decided to share it. According to our waitress, in the 18th century peanuts were often used as a protein source when fresh meat wasn’t available. The soup was creamy yet thinner than traditional peanut butter, and dipping the freshly toasted bread into it reminded me of a deconstructed peanut butter sandwich—perfect for a peanut lover like me.

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Peanut Soupe

The Cornish Game Hen was equally impressive. The meat was juicy, and the skin perfectly crispy—a true delight for any poultry enthusiast.

Cornish Game Hen

For my entree, I opted for the Queen Cut Prime Rib of Beef. This dish was the ultimate comfort meal: the beef was cooked medium-rare, paired with buttery popovers (seriously, this popover alone is worth the visit), crispy green beans, and roasted potatoes. Each bite was a perfect blend of classic flavors and hearty colonial fare.

Queen Cut Prime Rib of Beef

To finish off our meal, we enjoyed a scoop of lemon sorbet. Refreshing and tangy, it was the ideal light dessert to round out a satisfying meal—especially as we prepared to head out on a Colonial Ghost Tour later that evening.

Lemon Sorbet

The ghost tour was a perfect complement to dinner, just a five-minute walk from the tavern, and added an extra layer of historic charm to our evening.

A Stop on the Ghost Tour

King’s Arms Tavern is located at 416 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA

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While this meal was paid for by Colonial Williamsburg, all views stated here are my own.