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.

We went there for lunch ,my partner and me, although the pub is very old with a wealth of dark oak…read morebeams ,it lacks warmth, very bland,the meal was ok , nothing to get excited over , the meat ( lamb ) was hard and chewy " veg " well how can you go wrong with that? Would look around , for other food pubs ,when in the area again "

situated at the east end of the high street, this is another one of Hythes little Gems- I always…read moreget a friendly welcome from Chris the landlord. Recently completely refurbished and redecorated, there is a large carvery restaurant, and the best bit - Sunday lunch all week round, a choice of roasts, with loads of yummy vegetables. The prices are very reasonable and they do a brisk trade at lunch times. Nice to see that they also keep a discount for older customers who are watching the pennies. wide selection of beers and the real ales are well kept. Outside in the summer there is a lovely Petanque bowling area a large grassy area and a heater thingie for the smokers. Good alround family pub and restaurant.

A VERY fine eating and drinking establishment…read more What really annoys me is that we've been here before for a drink - even had a meal here with a group of people but only on a subsequent visit much later did I realise what wonderful food it was serving. Talk about blind and insensitive! Judi and I have been visiting gastro pubs lately - mainly in the south of England - as a means of ensuring reasonable food/drink quality. You can usually tell them by the makeover - the sage green sign and the trendy wood and metal furniture - and, yes, we have eaten well and there are a few Qype and Google Earth posts to record this experience. BUT........ The Griffin's Head doesn't claim to be a gastro pub - it just IS one but doesn't feel the need to jump on the makeover/label bandwaggon. It has too much taste for that! The quality of the food and wine list is remarkable. There is no permanent menu - so if you go there one afternoon before it is written up on the board, as we did, you should just trust me and book a table. You will not be disappointed by the food itself or the presentation of the dishes. The wine list is extensive and contains some really good stuff. To top the lot, the Griffin's Head is a very beautiful, half-timbered house of great antiquity set in a tiny, remote village with houses of similar vintage. There is even a tiny smock mill to the north of the village to complete the picture of the idyllic English pub. The landlord has something of a reputation! He doesn't suffer fools gladly and if you behave in a crass fashion you will be told so in no uncertain terms and serve you right ! If you are NOT crass, love good food and fine wines and enjoy lovely surroundings, go to the Griffin's Head. Otherwise keep away and leave it to people of taste! Well-behaved dogs allowed; children NOT allowed - bliss! Superbly run by Jerry and Karen Copestake

My friend and I were made to feel extremely unwelcome, and we were treated TERRIBLY by the staff…read more As two young women, we were patronised, and our casual visit was even questioned, 'WHY are you here?' Our request for 2 hot drinks and a snack on a cold winter afternoon in a near-empty pub was treated with bemusement and ridicule, as was our pretty standard desire to see a menu. We were left sitting in darkness in one end of the pub, lights were only turned on when one of the locals sat nearby. We would never return to the pub, and were extremely disappointed by an otherwise beautiful building.

After a day of exploring Dover Castle and walking through Biggin Street, we decided to dine at this…read more popular and recommended pub. A perfect place to rest and recount our adventures for the day. There were quite a few diners in, and the space seemed a lot larger once inside, with a bar and several rooms to accommodate small and large parties. We were seated near a party of 10! Service was friendly and leisurely, which we welcomed. Only one staff was taking and distributing orders and he advised of the delay in service. The food was delicious and had we more time in town, would likely have dined in again.

We just arrived from a cruise trip, while visiting Dover Castle we were looking for a great stop…read morefor lunch. This place is fantastic, easy walk from Dover Castle and just so happens to be Dovers oldest pub. The menu for lunch is small, feels like it's because they want to do things right. The fish and chips- highly recommend. However unless you are starving I recommend you split it with a friend. When we arrived we were immediately greeted, service was excellent. For families like us, they do have high chairs. They will take your order if you sit inside. There's also an outdoor garden however you need to come to the counter to order. Same with drinks. Each room has a lot of history. Take one look around and there's a lot going on. Apparently this location used to be a part of monastery and has evolved over the years now to a great pub. Each dish we enjoyed, the vegetarian linguine was fresh, chips were delicious and the fish was wonderful. If you're cruising in and need a place for a good meal not too far from the port or to Dover Castle- I recommend you swing on in. Highly casual so you can come as is or for special occasion.

Grove Ferry is on the outskirts of Canterbury on the bank of the River Stour. It's a large pub /…read morerestaurant with plenty of outside tables so it's a lovely place to go in the summer. Traditional country pub style with restaurant about sums it up. I went there on Sunday a couple of times and their sunday roasts were delicious!

The Grove Ferry is a pub come restaurant run by Shepherd Neame. There is an excellent beer garden…read morewith loads of tables and a good kids play area with slide/climbing frame and a few other bits and pieces to keep the occupied. The kid's area is fenced off. The building itself is very picturesque. The pub sits on the bank of the River Stour and some of the restaurant seating is directly overlooking the river. The menu has a decent range of food, from pub grub to more restaurant type food, though it is relatively expensive for what you get. The Grove Ferry also has B&B rooms though I haven't stayed the night so can't coment on how good they are. More details can be found on the Shepherd Neame website here : http://www.shepherd-neame.co.uk/pubs/pubs.php/groveferryinn_canterbury

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!

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.

Fantastic Kentish pub. The the food never fails to disappoint and the service is great.read more

Fantastic pub, service is great and very friendly and food is very reasonable, you get a lot for…read moreyour money to. Highly recommend, booking is advisable as they get very busy.

We wound up a the Bell Inn kind of by accident. We were sort of stranded at the Holiday Inn in…read moreMinster, with no transportation. The desk staff told us we could walk to the Bell Inn. This is a very old pub with a long history. This place just screams "British Pub." As tourists hungry to soak up some pub atmosphere, we LOVED it. The menu had a nice selection of traditional British fare, and our group tried. most of it. I had the bangers and mash, and it was fantastic. The service was great, the beer was cold (at least when it was supposed to be), and the prices were reasonable. Our server even helped us find a taxi to get us back to the hotel (which was uphill at this point). Thanks for giving a bunch of dumb Americans an awesome British experience. Highly recommended!

One more absolute gem. Get off the motorway and take the an and b roads of the uk and a place like…read morethis takes your breath away. Great food. Welcoming people beautiful location

Great food and excellent service. Lovely canal. There's…read moresomething about being close to the water...really peaceful and soothing. For anyone looking for somewhere to eat for a special occasion, this is it!!! The tasting menu is worth every penny you pay.

One Michelin star is not enough they deserve Two stars,wonderful team,wine was amazing and…read morebeautiful building,best meal for years.