Originally built in 1450, the Kings Arms had many identities - Abergavenny’s first post office was located here - until it became a coaching inn in the late 16th century.
On the frontage, at first-floor level, is a large and colourful plaster relief of King Charles II’s coat of arms. In 1817 the 15th Hussars were stationed at the King’s Arms. Two years earlier the regiment had fought at the Battle of Waterloo. The soldiers' names, scratched on a beam in the pub, can still be seen.
The pub also has a history of brewing its own beer. According to writer and historian Chris Barber, in The Seven Hills of Abergavenny, the pub was taken over by a Thomas Delafield in 1862 and became noted for Delafied’s ales.
The pub also supports local artists such as Chris Beer and Adrian Nelmes whose work can be seen in the bar.
Over the years, many people have claimed they saw the ghost of a woman dressed in black in the pub, usually on the staircase.
Located in the heart of the Welsh market town of Abergavenny, Kings Arms Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The property is set in a late 16th century coaching inn.
Each of the contemporary rooms at the Kings Arms Hotel is individually decorated, and all feature a satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom equipped with complimentary toiletries.
A full English breakfast is served every morning, together with continental breakfast. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and snacks, and features an extensive wine list and choice of beer and ale.
The property is just 14 minutes’ walk from Abergavenny Rail Station, and about 40 minutes’ drive from Cardiff. Abergavenny is situated at the borders to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is well-known for its fishing and walking trails.