The Kentish Hare

I visited for a weekday lunch and was impressed by the unbeatable service. The menu was simple and unpretentious, nothing overly fancy but the dishes were delicious, with a clear emphasis on local ingredients. There were two dining areas: a more casual space serving pub-style fare, and a slightly more refined area suited for proper dining. We started with the salmon sashimi. It was enjoyable, though a slightly sweeter citrus element would have better balanced the sharpness of the vinegar and elevated the overall flavour. Interestingly, the pork belly reminded us of Japanese chashu. The mashed potatoes were fantastic. To finish, we had the crème brûlée and savarin. The desserts were decent, though not particularly memorable. What I truly appreciated was the transparency when the bill arrived. They made it clear that the service charge was optional. With such sincere and attentive service, it was more than well deserved.

Absolutely terrific meal from start to finish. The smoked salmon starter was beautifully balanced and elegantly presented—light but full of flavour. The ox cheek pie that followed was a standout: packed with a deeply rich, high-quality filling while still managing to look great. Finished with a fantastic cheesecake that played with texture and flavour in all the right ways.

This is a beautiful pub, one not to miss if you are in Kent. The interior and garden are equally well-done, with a really tasteful decor. Drinks selection is fantastic and the bars are done up very nicely. It's dog friendly in the bar too which is brilliant.

Experienced their valentine s day tasting menu and it was absolutely delightful. Very relaxed atmosphere too, cosy and enjoyable. Staff were kind and professional. Thumbs up will definitely return to try our their daily menu too.

I saw that someone else said the menu was limited in these reviews, I'd say that what they put on is extremely well cooked and presented and hope they never change. Long menu's always hint to me that the food isn't well-prepared. All I can say is we delighted in the choices and immensely enjoyed our Sunday lunch, we didn't go traditional but had some fresh Hummus for starters, followed by trout fillets and finished off with apple crumble, the whole meal was a delight and the service was excellent. We will be going back soon. It was a bit more expensive than usual as we had a couple f glasses of Champagne and some wine. All in all, I'd highly recommend you go and give it a try if you haven't done already!

Exceptionally good food and great atmosphere! I dined alone as i was travelling through, but I enjoyed being in what seemed to be a very familiar and welcome environment. Would highly recommend it and I'll be back for sure!

Saw this recommendation on the Michelin website as a Bib Gourmand. High quality food at a cheaper price point than a Michelin Star. We went for a Sunday Lunch. Place was very busy and we booked online a while in advance to secure a spot. Walk-ins are welcome but at busy periods you might be disappointed in not getting a seat. Decor and atmosphere were very nice. Staff were friendly and attentive. Nice and cosy pub. Of course, the food was excellent. We had 1 minor issue with a hair in one of our starters which is why I rated it 4 stars. Stuff like this happens even in the best of places. I would go back as I think this is a one off. Apart from that, everything was great. Portion sizes for the roast were generous and the side of veg was huge. The quality of the food is amazing, everything is fresh and flavourful. You can really tell that they use high quality ingredients to get started. Plating is very pretty too if you are into that. We paid £40 per person for a 3 course Sunday lunch. After drinks and service charge it was just over £210 for a group of 4.

Really enjoyed the food and wine selection was great. Service was professional too. However you will pay for these priveledges.

The Kentish Hare is an upscale Gastro-pub! It is light, airy, with a lovely back patio. The food is definitely NOT your grandfather's pub fare! It is all locally sourced and the preparation and taste is excellent! Our party tried the lamb chops, the Cornish Cod, and a fantastic cauliflower risotto dish. Everything was fresh and tasty. The lamb in particular was melt-in-your-mouth tender! The number of vegan and gluten-free options was notable. The service was very friendly and accommodating for the party. The wine and drink list had ample options and price points. The overall costs were reasonable for the quality! So, if you are in the area, this is well worth a stop!!