Bowleys Restaurant

Restaurant · Trottiscliffe ·

Bowleys Restaurant

Restaurant · Trottiscliffe ·

Community-owned restaurant with ambitious, locally sourced dishes

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Taylors Ln, Trottiscliffe, West Malling ME19 5DR, United Kingdom Get directions

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"Tucked away down a narrow street, The Plough proudly declares that it is 'community owned, family run'. The community in question is the people of Trottiscliffe, who rallied round to buy and refurbish their local pub when property developers were circling. Among their number was the Yates family, who now look after this small restaurant offering a concise menu of carefully crafted, ambitious and classically based dishes. Local produce, some of it their own, informs the menus – even the butter is homemade." - Michelin Inspector

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Bowleys at the Plough

Paul F.

Google

Another visit another 5 star experience It was quite quiet, but its midweek lunch! Went on a last minute visit. Decided to have the set lunch as I have some majorly expensive meals coming soon. I was greeted very politely and throughout the whole experience. The amuse bouche was a wonderful selection of their home grown vegetables two stunning breads, butter and aioli. Starter was a pea tortellini which was fascinating and delicious. Main was a chicken dish with added miso hispi cabbage. Dessert was a creme fresh mousse with elderflower and strawberry. I then had a couple of chocolates as petition fours. Having been here a few times, this was probably the best meal I have had here. A developing venue with great food and staff. Alex is a very passionate chef, unquestionably will attain greater accolades in the future. 30.01.26 Another exceptional visit. Alex is a young chef with an incredible passion for his art. He works so hard not only to create beautiful dishes, but the flavours are equally impressive. Each course is delicious and a feast for the eyes too. He doesn’t get overly fussy but creates dishes that are a treat for all your senses. He reminds me of another venue I visited that originally had no awards and now has two Michelin stars! This chef is, I believe, destined for greatness. Great service in a lovely village pub.

James F.

Google

Beautiful dining room with attentive, enthusiastic and informative service. A real gem with a focus on their locally grown vegetables. Wine pairing includes a few English wines which is always good to see. Some excellent cooking too.

jade R.

Google

Absolutely stunning 8-course tasting menu! Each dish was a masterpiece, with flavours and presentation that exceeded my expectations. The service was truly wonderful - attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. A truly unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend!" 5/5 stars.

Bill C.

Google

Incredible experience!!!! Decided to take my wife for the 8 course Kentish tasting menu, and have been blown away with the attention to detail, flexibility and creativity. My wife cannot eat gluten and I don't like mushrooms, and they catered to our needs exceptionally. Loved everything from the food to the welcoming and warming team. Special thanks to Grace for taking us through the wine pairings, they paired with all the food perfectly even with minor tweaks to the menu. We will be returning soon.

Fran M

Google

An absolutely sensational dining experience from start to finish. The tasting menu was nothing short of extraordinary—every dish was a masterpiece, perfectly balanced in flavor and beautifully presented. The wine pairings were spot on, elevating each course in a way that felt both seamless and surprising. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a meal that left such an impression. And as if the food wasn’t phenomenal enough, the service was just as exceptional. The wait staff were fantastic—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, making the whole evening feel even more special. They struck the perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness, ensuring we felt completely looked after without being intrusive. This place is an absolute hidden gem in Kent. A flawless experience in every way, and one I’ll be raving about to everyone. I’ll definitely be back!

Daniel G.

Google

A very special little restaurant. We celebrated our wedding anniversary with a Kentish taster menu of locally sourced food. Starting with an amuse-bouche that set the scene for the eight delightful courses - each course brought joy and smiles. The staff are passionate about food, each with their own stories and experiences of seeing or taking part in how the food was grown or produced. It's definitely a spot to return to for a special occasion. Thank you to Grace and the rest of the team.

Jon B.

Google

Exceptional food - the vegetarian tasting menu was as good as they come, and wine pairings were excellent. I don't normally like to take photos of a meal but these dishes were too beautiful not to. Clearly lots of passion for local food at this restaurant - a real gem

Carney James T.

Google

Absolutely first class. Like really.... The passion and the heart that goes into the service and delivery of food is exemplary and simply pure. I cannot praise this enough. The turbot was perfectly cooked in its miso glaze. Firm soft and divinely interesting. I think what is most exciting about this place is the couple of young geniuses running it. He understands the nuance of flavors and she compliments the articulation of the creation. If thats too wordy for you then just let you brain do the layered deconstruct of the plates. Its brilliant food and a lovely place to boot. Come and support Some young people doing something timeless. I had the best time here and utterly loved it.