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The Kentish Horse
Review
About
Features
CUISINES
British, Pub
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Cash Only
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Validated Parking
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Free off-street parking, Parking Available, Validated Parking
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 - 23:30
Monday
12:00 - 23:30
Tuesday
12:00 - 23:30
Wednesday
12:00 - 23:30
Thursday
12:00 - 23:30
Friday
12:00 - 23:30
Saturday
12:00 - 23:30
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4.4
185 reviews
Excellent
112
Very good
50
Average
7
Poor
11
Terrible
5
Richard H
Cranbrook9 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Tucked out of the way, this is an amazing find. We went with friends for Sunday lunch. 2 had the roast chicken both said it was moist and 2 of us had the beef, myself included. The beef was excelent and no too thinly sliced as in most places. My knife went through it like butter and the roast potatoes were crunchy and fluffy inside. The amount of food was more than enough the ladys couldn't finish theirs. So good I have just booked again for 12th November. Looking forward to another great meal.
Written 31 October 2023
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alantaylor52
Royal Tunbridge Wells2 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Only recently got around to visiting this place having lived in the area for a while. i wish we had discovered it earlier. Lovely spacious garden - but more importantly clean and tidy! Lunch menu was extensive and the food was good - the best onion rings I have tasted. Staff very friendly and attentive. The only negatives in the interest of offering advice would be that it was necessary to buy 2 small bottles of orange juice to have the equivalent of a glass of orange. Also, that the desserts at £7.25 seem a bit steep so we declined. Otherwise, a very nice lunch.
Written 10 July 2023
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Mark G
Royal Tunbridge Wells81 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Meal out with my other half in this delightful pub, on a Friday evening was very good.
The menu, not too fancy- just well cooked pub food & generous portions at fair prices.
The lady serving us was friendly & kindly gave me a sample of local cider bought to my table … we left happy & full
Written 17 May 2024
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John 49
Reims4 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
We had four lunches.I had haddock and chips, twelve to be precise, so few that I counted them. A very small piece of fish,
Not worth £15.50.
My wife had burger and chips. The burger was very dry, not helped by a dry bun with nothing on it.
My son had the warm duck salad, which was fine apart from the skin which was not crispy and therefore not edible.
My daughter - in -law had a portion of chips which were excellent.
We come here quite often as the staff are very nice, and the chips are the best, and we usually get enough food, but today, my sons birthday, was disappointing with three out of four of us
Dissatisfied with our meals.
Written 4 June 2024
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Van Helsinki
73 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Arrived before the start of dinner ,so had to wait 45 minutes to actuallly order.
Garden was ok, sat and had a couple of soft drinks.
Finallly ordered the "Chicken Burger"
Absolutly not good. Chicken over cooked small strips of breaded chicked ,probably from Aldi.
Chips overcooked and sparse 12.50 each.
Way over priced for what you get.
Definatly a locals kinda place. Maybe ok for a beer with friends since there wer epacks of loud foul mouth blokes drinking.
Too bad, with family and could have done without the background swearing and leering.
The staff were somewhat friendly,but food was noot good.
Written 2 June 2024
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Jack M
43 contributions
Sept 2021 • family
This was a throughly disappointing experience from an establishment that has previously delivered good quality roast dinners pre pandemic. We visited the Kentish Horse last Sunday and were cognisant upon arrival that it was extremely busy.
Two of us had roast dinners (one beef, one chicken). Upon arrival, the beef was very rare to the extent that we both felt it could have walked off the plate at a moments notice. It was promptly sent back, though unsure why the waiter did not ask beforehand I would like it cooked? Another waiter was very apologetic, citing how busy the restaurant was and that would be dealt with promptly. The beef retuned and it was cooked to an acceptable standard (never have sent back a roast from here before). Unfortunately, the quality all round for both roasts was not up to the standards delivered pre-pandemic. Has the previous chef left as this was catering standard? The gravy was like water, no flavour. The broccoli was significantly undercooked, roasts barely crunchy and not soft in the middle, stuffing inedible, Yorkshire’s catering standard, chicken no flavour.
I have had roasts at other establishments charging similar prices (£14.50 here) and this one is not worthy of being in that price bracket. It really was poor and I feel that the staff knew that it wasn’t good enough. The Kentish Horse is the first name I think of to visit for a roast in the area, though if this is standard to expect, sadly won’t be returning.
Written 9 September 2021
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J K
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • family
Has to be the most disappointing meal I have ever had there.
Used to be good food at great value, maybe I just got a bad day?
Poor quality food, with a lasagne that was tiny and looked like it had been unceremoniously dropped on the plate, a side salad that was about 2 desert spoons of lettuce, 1/2 tomato and 1 slice of cucumber!
A shame as I frequently recommend this pub, I may have to have a re think now. 😞
Written 12 August 2024
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Davethetraveller47
London487 contributions
Feb 2025 • friends
Met friends here for lunch for the first time.
The staff were welcoming and we were shown to our table, next to an open fire. Very much appreciated on a cold and wet miserable day. The menu was of a sensible size with reasonable prices. Selection of drink was good, with some nice ales on tap.
The food quality was excellent and obviously cooked from scratch and the service was very good.
The pub has a large car park, large garden and welcomes children (has a play area) and dogs (under control).
Would recommend a visit to this pub.
Written 7 February 2025
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Lizzie H
3 contributions
May 2022 • family
We had another great visit to the Kentish Horse, we love the garden area, the staff are super friendly and attentive, food is always good. Maria and Amanda are lovely as are the rest of the staff.
We also came at Easter bank holiday, it was really busy and we hadn’t booked so thought they might not do food for us but they kept taking orders and we didn’t wait long at all, very relaxed time even with it being busy, well done and thank you x x
Written 8 May 2022
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Fin F
4 contributions
Jun 2024 • solo
Popped in after work for a pint. Decided to try some food too... OMG cottage pie with seasonal veg.
Some sort of spice in the mince, cheese in the mashed potato topping. Totally gorgeous 😍
Written 5 June 2024
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MrsP
Crowborough1 contribution
Mar 2025 • family
Someone recommended this pub to us, but very disappointed. Food took ages and was poor quality for the price. Staff quite rude and no apology we had been waiting so long. Clearly not enough staff for the amount of customers.
It was also really cold inside because the staff kept leaving the door open, but we were scared to say anything because of the way staff shouted at other people who did. Quite shocking really.
Written 9 March 2025
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Sue S
2 contributions
Nov 2021 • friends
First time visit, front of pub was a bit off putting but we were pleased we went in as the staff were very welcoming and attentive. We both had liver and bacon which was very well cooked and presented, very impressed with the variety of vegetables, we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Will go again.
Written 11 November 2021
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Henrietta D
3 contributions
Jan 2022 • family
We held a gathering family and friends here at the Kentish Horse pub after a service at the church. Trevor and his team made us feel very welcome and we all rated it a first class event. Champagne and lunch buffet excellent. Thank you.
Written 31 January 2022
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Jo P
Thank you for your review and for choosing us to host your gathering.
Written 2 February 2022
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SurreySue
16 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
Lovely meal. Staff so friendly. Food simple and homemade. Good choice. Had the quiche Lorraine which was very good. Desserts were all homemade as well and delicious. Big car park and the children loved the play area.
Written 26 October 2024
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tessie1
Warlingham733 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
Delightful sitting in the sun in the very pleasant garden staring at the vast horizon - so peaceful. Staff here are lovely, friendly, warm and very efficient. Mid-week lunch and the place was packed which says a lot. Food here is pretty typical, but well-cooked and presented and reasonably priced. The Kentish Horse is a really nice venue and we will certainly return.
Written 18 June 2023
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