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.

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.

Everything is just perfect. Food was just great…read more Stuff is very, very friendly Very friendly atmosphere Just like I said, just perfect

I just read a story in The Star Ledger about this place. Came here looking for pics of the food?…read moreI'd like to make it there sometime

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

The Paddlesworth Arms is the oldest pub in the village and is managed by the charismatic Jimmy…read moreCrowhurst. Jimmy's the type of English gentleman, that is all too rare today. The Paddlesworth Arms is more than just a pub, it is the centre of village life (along with the church). It has a traditional thatched roof, one of the last in the region. Whether it is Peter Muddle's speed dating or Josey Barge's karaoke, there is always something going on at the Arms. Furthermore, the gimlets are to die for.

The Harbour Inn was one of our first dining experiences in the UK. It was a very pleasing…read moreexperience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance of the place felt right. It felt old-styled and very English. We loved it. We were seated at a large table in the rear, as we had a large party. The whole vibe was great: dark, moody, exactly what you would expect a pub to feel like. Now, seeing as this was our first time in the UK, we had to get the staples. Fish and chips for the wife, and I had steak and ale pie. Both were great. I don't have the experience to compare them to others, but we were very happy with our choices. We also had the Scotch eggs. They weren't really my thing, but I'm glad we tried them. The food was hot, fresh, and overall really tasty. Everyone we met who worked there was very kind and welcoming, and they even offered guidance on local places to see during our trip. We are from the southern US, so I did catch a few locals staring as we talked, but I get it. I am interested in accents as well.

This is a centrally located pub/restaurant. It caters to tourists but is still solid. Classic…read morefish and chips, oysters, and of course all types of libations. As is typical, you order at the bar. Bonus is that this place takes food orders until 9PM. Nice outdoor patio area too.

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

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!

We stopped for a quick half while passing through and were served an excellent glass of Courage's…read moreDirectors. On the basis of that we stopped for food in the small restaurant upstairs. They have a huge array of fish dishes, all freshly caught and served simply. I'm not sure you would be quite so happy if you don't eat fish but for a restaurant above a pub called the Mariner, in the Fish Market area of Folkstone you get exactly what you should.

Downstairs from Kalala is the Bank Bar - converted 18 months ago from what used to be the Banks…read moreVaults. Its a great looking bar, dark, intimate with lots of nooks and crannies. My reservations about the place are that they do tend to let anyone in, and sometimes the crowd can be a bit rough and not to my liking, other times its lovely! There is black and red seating thats very comfortable, and the rooms are the vaults themselves, with the cutaway doors. Drinks prices are reasonable and the staff friendly. Does not do food but you can go up stairs to Kalala.

Wow! An absolutely stunning bar helping to raise the standard of drinking establishments in…read moreFolkestone. Retaining many of its orginal bank vault details, the black colour scheme adds to the atmosphere! The cosy rooms (originally the vaults) give it that intimate feel. Good music played by local DJ's and if there is a big event at the Les Cliff Hall, then there is usally a pre (and post) party here! Good offers on spirits (especially vodka) and they do a good range of vodka shots and cocktails!