{"id":40,"date":"2020-11-19T16:34:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T16:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/butcombe.com\/the-kings-arms\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:22:02","slug":"the-kings-arms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/butcombe.com\/the-kings-arms-wiltshire\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to The King&#8217;s Arms, Melksham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The King\u2019s Arms is a newly refurbished 18th-century pub and inn in the heart of Melksham.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <a href=\"\/the-kings-arms-wiltshire\/rooms\/\">13 comfy and modern ensuite rooms<\/a> and a warm welcome, we offer the ideal base for exploring Melksham, nearby historic Corsham, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath, and the stunning Wiltshire countryside.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/the-kings-arms-wiltshire\/food-drink\/\">On the menu<\/a>, our focus is locally sourced produce, seasonal ingredients and pub classics, plus a cracking selection of Butcombe beer and a cocktail menu behind the bar.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax in our cobbled <a href=\"\/the-kings-arms-wiltshire\/beer-garden\/\">beer garden<\/a>, with parasols and heated areas in the winter \u2013 the perfect al fresco spot for a refreshing pint or a bite to eat.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re dog-friendly, family-friendly, and happy to cater for both large and small groups. 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