Lovely pub, textbook Kentish pub, its been a pub since the 18th century and has some really nice…read morefeature fireplaces and a nice warm atmosphere. The food here is a cut above the usual pub grub and is more a gastro pub, with a proper chef and all fresh food, meals range from about £7 to £16 for the fillet (which is VERY nice) Steaks would appear to be a speciality as they are really good but they do have a good range on the menu and usually a good few specials on the board. Beer is good if a little limited (it IS a Shepherd & Neame pub after all) Has a large garden which is nice in the summer, parking is limited and on busy nights you will have to park along the road but it no major problem.

The Walnut Tree is a very cute pub with delicious food, great bar menu, and adorable beer garden…read more Great for kids, adults, and families. I can't wait to come back!

Quite simply the best pub I have ever been to. Set in stunning surroundings, The Carpenters Arms is…read morean idyllic environment to relax in. The food is always delicious, and there is a good selection of real ales on tap. The landlords are very friendly and there is always a lovely atmosphere inside - especially in winter with the log fire!

The George is one of my favorite pubs anywhere. Beautiful drive through country roads in Kent to…read moreget here, full traditional pub with a beautiful garden with tables outside. Service is super friendly, food is amazing, beer is plentiful. I would have lunch here every weekend if I could.

I hardly ever give five stars. But I am glad this pub/hotel is no closer to my house else I would…read morestruggle to leave. Friendly people and landlord (Chris) was all very nice and good beer and slightly cheaper. Garden was a great size with kids stuff in there. A very good balance all round in my opinion. Well recommended. It is the black lion not the red lion which is up the road.

I got stuck in the middle of the British country side and the B&B I ended up at highly recommended…read morethis place. I would come back jut to eat here. I was raised partly in Italy and this was some of the best Italian food I've had in 15 years of visiting the U.K. since I graduated Uni there. An Italian family own and operate the place and they're hospitality is second only to the food. Absolutely amazing meal, just tell them what you don't like and they'll bring the rest. I wish I could give them more stars. I will share some of the photos from the beautiful evening I spent on the patio. I just wish I had a lover with me to share the experience with.

Upon arriving to our hotel in London, we looked up some options for a nice dinner and decided on…read moreThe George Inn. I ordered the Steak & Ale Pie -- and wow... it was insanely good. Before I go on, I have to thank the staff for allowing us to be seated because the restaurant was fully booked yet they managed to squeeze us in. That was so generous of them and we just want to acknowledge them. Ok. So, the portion was generous and beautifully plated. The steak was tender, rich, and slow-cooked to perfection, packed with deep, savory flavor from the ale. Every bite was hearty and comforting -- exactly what you want when you're in London. The gravy was silky and robust, perfect for dipping those thick-cut chips, which were golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It also came with fresh greens, roasted tomatoes, and crispy onion rings that added great texture and balance to the dish. You can tell this is proper pub food done right -- no shortcuts, just bold, satisfying flavor. If you're looking for a classic, filling English meal that absolutely delivers, this is it. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. Not a bad start to our first night in London. Bonus: They have a downstairs pub that stretches across 3-4 rooms so definitely grab yourself a pint after dinner. Really cool vibes!

Such a cool pub to stop into after a visit at borough market or just after work for a pint. There's…read morea huge beer garden with plenty of seating but can get busy on the weekends and especially on nice days. The place is so old the floor boards aren't level and the paint on the brick is so thick you can tell it's been painted over like 50 times. There's live music on the weekends too. Great place to visit.

This pub/restaurant is well off the beaten track,but once you have visited it you will return! It…read moreis a family run pub.It has a real log fire and a childrens play area.There is a lovely patio/garden which is great in the summer.The food here is excellent. Most of the ingredients are locally sourced and the portions are large.The last time I visited I had locally caught Whitstable fish wich was delicious. They do a special 2 course lunch or why not go the whole hog( no pun intended) and visit on a sunday for an excellent roast. They have 3 bedrooms too for B & B. I would advise early booking for the restaurant as even though it is off the beaten track it gets very busy.

From the owner: The Duke William, a traditional pub within the quintessential English village of Ickham near…read moreCanterbury in Kent, is the latest addition to Chef of the Year 2002 and ex-Gordon Ramsay Restaurant head chef Mark Sargeant's portfolio. With a cherished selection of ales, beers and wines or meals containing the very finest produce served at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, The Duke William utilise the recently renovated pub and restaurant to provide a welcoming, endearing environment. The award winning food, spearheaded by Michelin Star chef Mark Sargeant, has been developed to mirror simplistic but perfect traditional pub meals. With a beer garden and bedrooms, the pub-cross-restaurant set in the picturesque village of Ickham is a place to visit whether you would like a coffee, a meal or a night's stay.

Great gastro pub. Fab food, atmosphere and really friendly service. Strongly recommended.read more

The Bear has become a good quality gastro pub recently with a nice atmosphere and a good menu and…read moresome great specials. The ambiance is relaxed country pub and the staff are very helpful. There is a reasonable ca park as it gets quite hard to park in the summer. I have visited for lunch and dinner and both were very nicely presented and well cooked. The skate is very tasty and the scampi and Jenga chips are good. The costs can be a little bit higher for lunch but the menu is very similar and therefore for dinner, I thought it was quite reasonable. Peter who used to be at another Billericay restaurant is the restaurant manager and as normal makes sure we get well looked after.

It's a dog bar say no more. You cannot complete your trip to this town without first coming here…read more Absolutely adorable with your local dogs hang out. They do have adorable signs greeting the dogs and even offering their own dog menu. I do love the fact that they take photos of them and there is hundreds of photos on ceiling of all the dogs that have been inside the bar. A group of us came in for a beer and to just adore the adorable dogs. The staff is so sweet and friendly and I honestly wish I lived locally to come here more often.

Great pub out of the main tourist area. Good food and ambience and great service!…read moreReally enjoyed our experience there.