We came here on a Saturday afternoon after discovering it was the highest rated place to eat in…read moreDover on TripAdvisor. From the outside the place looks somewhat non descript, perhaps even uninviting. Once you enter it still has all the hallmarks of a local pub for local people but don't let any of that put you off. The staff were friendly, my 91 year old grandmother needs a wheelchair to get around and they didn't hesitate to shift chairs around to make sure she was comfortable without any prompting from us. The real plus point for me however was just how good the food was. From an unassuming menu all four of us picked something different and all four meals were really good and fairly priced. When it got to dessert we had left it a bit late and the kitchen was shut but they didn't leave us craving something sweet, instead suggesting dessert items which we could still have as they did t involve any further preparation. My banoffee pie was tip notch, the Baileys cheesecake looked good too. All home made as well, non of this off the shelf generic dessert selection you find in so many places. I was very impressed with the whole experience. A point to note is that the review in French below is no longer correct and they now accept credit and debit cards here as a result of customer feedback.

A good local, with regular live music, and sports to keep all the family happy. Recently…read morerefurbished, with good value bar food and snacks, a perfect place to go for a quick pint before the mother in law comes round, or to watch the match.

If I wasn't going to award the Old Bell five stars anyway, I'd have given it an extra one for not…read morecalling itself 'Ye Olde Bell' But, it certainly merits the title 'Old', for parts of it date from the 14th Century. It's a lovely, flower-decked half-timbered building, with which my guests from overseas were delighted. The interior is in keeping, too, and everyone enthused about the reasonably priced roast chicken. Not me, though I had the 'Pork Pie Ploughman's', for I don't like a heavy meal in the middle of the day. And, being something of a connoisseur of pies, this was as good as the product of Melton Mowbray although they're not allowed to call it such these days, for 'Melton Mowbray' is now a PDO. I can't speak for the beer, for it was my turn to drive. The others pronounced it satisfactory, though.

Let me start by saying that I went in because the building was from the 14th century. I took a…read morepicture on the outside and thought I had to have a beer given the historical setting. When I got inside I was disappointed because immediately you see a "slot machine" (one of those gambling machines you have in English pubs). I have nothing against them but given the history of the place, I think the owner would be better off making sure the place has a historic feel. As for the beer, they had only one cask ale (again disappointed) with all the other beers being the usual (Guiness, Heineken, etc); definitely not what I expected.

A very cool English pub in Hastings. We just had a quick drink and we really enjoyed the ambiance…read more Great selection of dry white wine. My husband was pleased with the beers on draft. The bartender was super kind and helpful. Very glad we stopped in here. There are a lot of fun things to look at and the menu looked really good.

Nice pub on George St. Very pleasant staff which helped us pick out some good pints. The menu…read morelooked delish with reasonably priced including appetizers. This pub gets very busy during the weekends. So arrive early and enjoy!

They have Orangeboom, and although expensive being on the main tourist strip it's worth it to drink…read moremy favorite beer. Old & dirty, my style. Pop in for a pint, leave after 7, on to the next pub.

This is a great local pub, a bit of an "old man's boozer" (which is nice for Canterbury). Great for…read morea quiet night at the pub as it doesn't really get the rowdy student crowd in. It's a Shepherd and Neame pub though so can be a bit on the expensive side and with a somewhat limited bar.

Loved this pub. Very welcoming to us Yanks. They even inexplicably played both American country…read moremusic AND western music ;=) All foods excellent and they have local beers on tap. Bonus meal is their meat place which is recommended for 2-3 people.

Only popped in for a drink, but I love the revamp. Staff really friendly, nice atmosphere. I hope…read morethis place is a success because it deserves it.

Outstanding hearty food. Expertly prepared and plated/served casually. Very busy typically and may…read moreneed a reservation to get a table. Small bar works too, but first come first serve. I had the pork roast special and saw many incredible dishes pass my table: fresh l halibut, duck breast; mushroom ragu. Highly recommended!

A place for the younger urban crowd with deep pockets, Dragon Inn is a typical modern style pub in…read moreHastings Old Town. Real ale drinkers will find little to enjoy here, but the area is nice, the seating (inside and outside) is pleasant and relaxing enough, and there's a fair selection for lager drinkers (at premium prices). This is a street full of pubs and eateries, so you've got plenty of choices. Food is supposed to be very good though.

Well, this is one of those pubs that really does seem to have rather odd, and quite random, name,…read moreexcept that it does happen to be located in what appears to have been a market. It does have a pretty cool atmosphere that you would expect from a pub that has been around for a very, very long time, which is what I really do like about pubs in England.

Had scoped out The Old Buttermarket as a dinner location during my 1 night stay in Canterbury…read more Based on my online research I'd planned on ordering the Sausage & Mash... until I saw an order of fish & chips delivered tona table nearby. I was starving after 48 hours of transatlantic travel and sight seeing and that plate of beautiful golden fried haddock spoke to me on a visceral level. The fish was fresh and flakey with just enough batter to let you know it was there. Peas and chips didn't go.to waste either. I paired it with a pint of Camden Hells lager and let's just say I went to bed completely happy. Would highly recommend especially if you're staying at the Cathedral Lodge as I was.

14th Century pub in a wonderful, historic, central Lenham locale with traditional faire daily…read morespecials heavy on salmon, and lots of English ale to choose from in a great atmosphere. The steak & ale pie could have fed both of us and the Kent ale was excellent!