It is 100% refreshing to have such and honest to goodness ale dedicated place to go to in…read moreFolkestone. The owners knowledge of all the local ales is fantastic and always has a friendly story about each ale that is available on the day. The simple but classic interior and exterior is a breath of fresh air and just wanted to say a very well done Neil for opening this great place for us all to enjoy! M

We recently holidayed down the road and were walking into Hythe having had nothing to eat yet and…read morethought this looked nice for coffee and pastries. The decor is minimal but not at all austere despite it being a large space, mostly because it's all wood and subtle colours. Real napkins on the tables! Along the whole length of one wall is an amazing wooden shelving unit / dresser with drawers. It was discovered out in the garage when the new people opened the restaurant and was made for the general stores which is what this building had been when it first opened. There are fantastic lamps on the walls - incandescent bulbs with gorgeous twisty filaments in metal cages. Lovely. Anyway, the menu was small but unusual. Once we had seen the menu we decided to have a little more than a croissant! I chose scrambled eggs with chives and cream; my partner had charred mackerel with pickled cherries. There was not a lot when it arrived but it was delicious and with a gorgeous creamy texture. It came with slices of soda bread toast, griddles with olive oil. The combination was delicious. My partner loved his fish, which looked not far off raw and loved the pickled cherries too. As this had been so good we decided to try the wonderfully named Dirty, filthy cheesecake! So named because they mix in another pungent cheese. Today it was stinking bishop! When it arrived as a small portion with currants and grapes and a red wine reduction it was delicious. Very firm and dense and with a definite taste of something pungent lurking in the background. Unusual. We decided to finish with a latte each and agreed afterwards that it was a top class cup of coffee. Service was very friendly, the cakes on the counter looked great, the cocktails sounded extra special and Dan is a bit of a cocktail whizz by all accounts. Also, the wine list was individual and had obviously been chosen thoughtfully. Sadly, as we still had our early morning hats on we didn't feel wine was appropriate ... We were very impressed and would have loved a return visit but due to the press of the weekend it didn't happen.

Came here for lunch yesterday. Lovely little spot. Pleasant inside with service to match. The food…read moreis more than decent, interesting choices and good portion size. The lamb we had was tender and tasty, with a lovely salsa verde. The fishcake was fresh if a little light on salmon. My only gripe was the gnocchi which was fried and terrible really. The rest excellent, a lovely chocolate dessert. Also the soda bread with brown butter was superb. Great price at £15 for two courses. I'd love to come back and get stuck into the wine list which looked great. Very nice.

I have been a regular since birth, quite literally. My dad was in here even when I was being born…read more I love the staff and all the locals. I call it my 3rd home. Parties? sorted karaoke? sorted Pool? sorted Food? SORTED Laughs? sorted Hangovers? SORTED! all in all, I intend on going here for another 25 years and taking my children in here when that day comes.

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Really excellent dinner. Aviation cocktail top of menu for wife's birthday happiness…read more House cured salmon a bit puny on the plate, but tasty. Pressed chicken a good salady starter. We went with whole lobster special and Dover sole pan fried. Really enjoyed both. Preferred paprika fries to truffled chips. Wife presented with birthday candled dessert lemon tart, a perfect ending. Highly recommend.

Rocksalt created a perfect evening for us: Amazing food, delicious cocktails, smart friendly…read moreservice. I can't think of anything I'd want to improve on: Fresh local fish, beautifully presented in a friendly atmosphere that can't be duplicated. Well done.

Love this place! Such a charming atmosphere inside and out…read more Went for a pint here on a weekend and hung out with some locals. The bar keep was a very friendly Scottish lady who made you feel at home! The beer was cold and reasonably priced. It's Folkstones oldest pub dating back to the 1400's. Charles Dickens was said to have penned some of his novels here

Wow what a lovely roast dinner will defiantly be back can't go wrong here.They even do 2 sizes for…read morethe roast . Owner even come over for a chat cos he has never seen us in here before.

Really cool space with a great drink menu. We stopped in for a pint and we were treated…read moreexceptionally by the staff.

Very good for a Sunday roast! 9£ for beef, lamb or chicken or 10£ for mixed meat! Massive portions,…read moremint sauce, horseradish sauce, and plenty of extra gravy. Great meal after a walk to the Battle of Britain Memorial and back!!

The Guildhall is in The Bayle, just down the road from The British Lion. It's a traditional-style…read morepub, with a friendly atmosphere and Stuart and Gilly are great hosts. They do food at lunchtimes and some evenings, with a roast on Sunday. I tend to eat in The British Lion more, but the food here is also good and inexpensive. They have a pool table and a TV, which they sometimes put on for big football or rugby matches. They have a smoking area at the back with a heater and also tables and chairs at the front, which get full when the weather's nice. Worth a visit!

Nicely located restaurant. Easy to park. Our roast dinner was very average. We had roast pork but…read moreyou couldn't tell what we were eating. Pleasant owners but need to be more professional. Unfortunately we won't be going back.

Go for the excellent service and selection of healthy and hearty lunch options. The sushi salad…read morewas delicious and something I hadn't tried before. The restaurant was quaint and located along the river and offered outdoor seating. Every entrée I saw pass by looked outstanding! If I ever return to Canterbury, I will definitely go back!

I have 1 word unbelievable. I was just walking on the dull streets of Canterbury but 1 thing…read morestood out in those streets like a man rising from the sky the enchanted new smell as I walked in was absolutely exquisite . When you go in it transports you to a world where sadness and woe are just a mere oblivion there staff working side by side together like a family the food served straight from the oven there just one more thing to say thank you