Local village pub with the service of fantastic food and light entertainment; quiz nights on Mondays and open mic nights ont he first Sunday of the month.
We are situated in the beautiful Kent countryside in the village of Farningham. The pub was originally built in 1612 as a coaching inn on the main road between London and Dover. Over the years the pub has changed and in its current form has much to offer.
We have a 40 seat restaurant as well as our bar area which seats another 50 people and a beautiful enclosed garden with a smoking shelter, patio area with tables and picnic benches on the lawn. With food served all day every day as well as an amazing selection of fine wine and real ales.
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Really great lunch last Sunday. Excellent quality food and big portions. Genuinely the best mushy peas I've ever had!! Great prices. A shame there was no veggie toast option but you can't have everything?
I celebrated my birthday here with family and friends. It was wonderful. The food was fabulous, the staff went out of their way to cater for us and the atmosphere was cosy and relaxed. I can't thank you all enough, it was just perfect.
First time I had come here for a Sunday roast. What an amazing dinner it was. The staff where really helpful and friendly. Both the mangers where amazing and made me feel so welcome that I will be definitely be coming back again. Thank you see you all soon Mark Whitney xx
Food awful. Ordered very overpriced half chicken, fries and salad at over £15 after a lengthy wait at bar, despite not being particularly busy. Food took ages to come out and chicken looked like it had been in oven for so long it was totally dried up and almost inedible as were the fries which were equally over cooked and just laden with fat and more like crisps than fries, salad was basic leaves and covered in unpleasant dressing. Not a difficult dish to make you would think!
What an absolutely amazing find! Dog friendly, cozy yet spacious. Everything here is wonderful from the staff, the service and most importantly, the food! Best fish and chips we've ever had, the portions are very generous and everything tasted wonderful. The definition of proper good pub food. We will definitely be back!
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Opening Times
Mon | 12:00 – 23:00 |
Tue | 12:00 – 23:00 |
Wed | 12:00 – 23:00 |
Thur | 12:00 – 23:00 |
Fri | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Sat | 12:00 – 23:00 |
Sun | 12:00 – 22:30 |
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