Welcome to the Kings Arms, Church Stretton

Your hosts Michael and Sherrie Darch-Williams welcome you to The Kings Arms, a traditional country pub, located in the market town of Church Stretton, in the heart of the Shropshire Hills.

The Kings Arms dates back to 1593 and is one of the oldest pubs in the area. The pub’s history can be found here.

The pub features a central bar, log burner and leather bench seating with a restaurant which caters to all tastes and provides an outstanding selection of home-cooked food. The converted upstairs hayloft can accommodate up to 40 people and can be hired for functions, parties and other social occasions.

The pub’s recent restoration has respected its charm and has revealed the original beams and more original character of the pub, whilst adding some carefully sourced reclaimed materials; oak, mahogany and the best glass and leather available.

The Kings Arms serves Joule’s Pale Ale, Slumbering Monk, Pure Blonde and our English Craft Lager Green Monkey, alongside our rotating seasonal ale and cold craft beer. All brewed in Market Drayton with pure Shropshire mineral water.

The Kings Arms is a dog friendly pub and well-behaved dogs are welcome!

Our Beers

Pure Blonde

Light, refreshing and hoppy best describes this beautiful example of a golden ale with subtle malt and bold citrus character. Brewed with spring water and 3 hops and malt varieties to creates a light and refreshingly hoppy ale – 3.8% ABV.

Joule’s Pale Ale

This traditional Pale Ale is clean, crisp and perfectly balanced, rich in malt, fruit and biscuit character and complemented by a satisfying bitter finish. Brewed with a blend of crystal malt providing a biscuity base and tipple malt creating a sweet caramel flavour – 4.1% ABV.

Slumbering Monk

Clean, crisp and perfectly balanced describes this traditional pale ale rich in malt, fruit and biscuit character, complemented by a satisfying bitter finish. Brewed with a blend of crystal malt providing a biscuity base and tipple malt creating a sweet caramel flavour – 4.5% ABV.

Green Monkey

Clean & fruity with a good bitter-sweet taste, with some sweetness on the nose and with delicate floral notes, it contains NO artificial ingredients, preservatives or additives and is unpasteurised to each pint ‘brewery fresh’ – 4.3% ABV.

Guest Beers

Our guest beers are rotated on a weekly basis and as such are not all available at the same time.

Moon Madness

A mysterious but luxurious mild launched during the full moon in October. Brewed using high quality English grown malts roasted alive, giving hints of rich fruit, treacle and liquorice. Complemented with a gentle bitterness from traditional hops also grown within our shores. Fly the flag for Britain with this all English arresting ale – 4.67% ABV

Born and Bred

A full-flavoured session pale ale with enticing light amber looks, a delightful floral aroma, delivering a tropical fruity, hoppy flavour – 3.8% ABV

Joules Fat Mouse Ale

Fat Mouse

A russet red ale, brimming with the finest malted oats, barley and caramelised rye to create the perfect Autumnal pint. Combining a gentle sweetness that languishes into a moreish finish of earthy harvest blackberries – 4.4% ABV

Joules Penny Pincher Ale

Penny Pincher

Brewed with pure mineral water, home grown malts and new world hops, with a twist. Penny Pincher is “spiced up” with crystallized ginger and Motueka hops from New Zealand. – 4.1% ABV

Our Wines

Please click on the image below to view our current wine list.

The aim in compiling our wine list is to ensure that whatever your personal taste and favourite style, you will find a wine that you will enjoy and remember.

Our intention is to offer uncompromising quality at affordable prices and we feel that these wines deliver on all counts.

If you would like any recommendation, please ask us and we will be happy to help.

Our Food

Restaurant Guru Award

Here at the Kings Arms, we pride ourselves on the quality of the food we serve. From lunchtime snacks and light bites, to hearty evening meals, there is something for everyone. We also cater for vegetarians and vegans. Please ask if you have a special requirement.

Please click on the links below to view our different menus.

Christmas Bookings

Christmas bookings are now being taken!

Please call us on 01694 658085 to make a reservation.

The Hayloft Function Room

Our newly refurbished function space, the Hayloft, is situated above the main pub area.

We think there is no better place to entertain friends, family or colleagues. Whether it is a wedding, anniversary, birthday party, business meeting or a private Sunday lunch we have the perfect place available for your event.

We offer completely free hire of the Hayloft when you choose one of our delicious meals, or alternatively please contact us for details of our hire costs.

The space is of course ideal for quiz nights, business meetings and social events. There is a large screen TV showing both Sky Sports and BT Sport.