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King's Arms TavernvsShields Tavern
Both establishments are recommended by professionals. Overall, Shield's Tavern-Colonial Williamsburg is preferred by most professionals compared to King's Arms Tavern Dining-Colonial Williamsburg. Shield's Tavern-Colonial Williamsburg is ranked #5 in Williamsburg with accolades from 2 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's.
King's Arms Tavern
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
409 E Duke Of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Fodor's "This 18th-century-style chophouse is where the gentry dined, and is still the finest of the historic area's four Colonial taverns." Full review
Lonely Planet "Of the four restaurants located within Colonial Williamsburg, this is the most elegant, serving early-American cuisine such as game pie – venison, rabbit and duck braised in port-wine sauce." Full review
Frommer's "Candlelight reflects off white linens, tables are set with square yard napkins, and windows boast handsome draperies...for those who've had enough of "ye olde cuisine," there are a few modern dishes" Full review
Shields Tavern Fodor's Frommer's
422 E Duke Of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Fodor's "Today, the largest of the colonial taverns now serves more than just light fare, though soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, and pie are still popular. " Full review
Frommer's "Solid food and "Ye Olde Colonial" atmosphere is the draw at this 18th century-style tavern (which recalls one that James Shields operated in this area in the 1740s)" Full review
