The Kings

A multi award-winning restaurant, in the historic heart of Christchurch, serving dishes inspired by seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients to showcase the region’s finest flavours.

Roasts fit for a King

Dig into the ultimate comfort food at The Kings each Sunday. With two hearty courses for £25 from our Sunday Market Menu and our warm and welcoming atmosphere, it's the ideal place to come together with friends or family. 

Sample menus

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See sample menus

Opening times

Breakfast
Daily: 7.30am to 9.45am
Lunch
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 3pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Afternoon tea
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 4pm (advance booking only)
Dinner
Monday to Saturday: 5pm to 9pm
Sunday: 5pm to 7pm
Bar opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 11pm
Sunday: 12pm to 10pm
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Private dining

Come dine with us

The hotel’s private dining area, seating up to 50 guests, is ideal for private dinners. For larger dinners, the Priory Suite can cater for up to 96 guests.

In addition to the restaurant’s a la carte menu, Chef Alex Aitken has created additional menu options exclusive to private diners. You may create your own bespoke set tasting menu, or opt for one of the fixed-priced, set menus, a 5-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings, or go for his ever-popular ‘Bring me Food’ menu, with dishes delivered platter-style to the centre of the table for communal feasting.

If you still can’t find the menu you want - ask Alex to create you one!

About the chef

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Chef Patron Alex Aitken is one of the South of England’s most respected chefs and a thirty-year veteran of cooking in the New Forest. 

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