Address: Common Rd, Chatham, ME5 9RJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +441634861500
Rating: 4.4
based on 132 reviews.
Ambiance and Location
Pros:
"The pub looks lovely, we were sat in the restaurant although I personally prefer the look of the bar area."
"The outside seating area is huge and looks fab, too cold to sit out but in the summer I am sure this is a great place to visit especially with the young members of the family."
"Super cute hidden pub off the beaten track. Lovely garden which oozes character and charm."
"The pub itself is an old style building with low ceilings giving it a cosy feel."
"Very pretty looking pub, got inside and outside seating and plenty of parking."
"This cosy pub hides away at the end of a narrow and seemingly endless lane."
"Amazing settings, proper traditional English pub with a beautiful fireplace."
"Love this little country pub set at the top of bluebell hill the A229 bluebell village past the picnic area end of the road in the woods great for winter nights with the open fire and welcoming."
"I like the location and the clientèle are more relaxed and families much better than in local towns."
"Set amongst a wooded area near to Bluebell Hill Picnic site. A good location for hikers and dog walkers."
"Beautiful old pub and restaurant hidden in an even more beautiful location."
"Very old public house set in a rustic rural setting."
"Lovely little picturesque pub out the way from the hustle and bustle of life nestled in a green forest."
Cons:
"Parts of the garden are overgrown with a kids seesaw rotting and unsafe!"
"You wouldn’t know it was there and so out of the way."
"The pub is situated down a small country (dead end) lane (Common Rd) You think it won't lead anywhere... but it does!"
"The building has not changed much sine I have been going since 2002 but then again it is an old steady pub."
Service
Pros:
"Service was impeccable and the staff very friendly."
"The service was fab, lovely attentive man behind the bar."
"Thanks to all the team, much appreciated by the family."
"Very quiet away from all the busy roads and town."
"Great local pub restaurant. Superb service with a smile."
"We were impressed by the friendly service and good food."
"The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful, and the food was absolutely delicious."
"The menu offers a reasonable choice of food at sensible prices and the staff are friendly and welcoming."
"The staff were very welcoming and friendly, and the food was delicious and great value."
"The bar service was prompt, efficient and friendly and the drinks were wonderfully presented."
"The staff was very accommodating and friendly."
"Staff are not attentive enough except for a young tall slim lad who was on the ball and provided excellent service."
"Really nice little hidden treasure. Really welcoming and allow dogs."
"Friendly pub on the North Downs way."
"The staff were very friendly and food is lovely."
"Friendly helpful staff, worth visiting and I will be going again."
Cons:
"As if that wasn't bad enough we walked into the garden for our son to play and a waitress flew out the door after us demanding payment for the food which was on a tab!"
"The service was average to poor."
"Bad customer service the girl was very rude."
"The service was a bit slow, but they where busy on the second occasion."
"We did have a lovely evening and the food was great. The only downside was we weren't asked if we wanted dessert and when we eventually asked were told the kitchen was closed."
"Whilst I was paying there was a brief ‘sorry about the delay’ but it didn’t sound sincere at all."
"But to be spoken to how we were today is unnecessary and unacceptable."
"Girls more interested in finishing talking to each other before serving."
"The woman behind the bar immediately took the offensive."
Food
Pros:
"The food was very good, and plenty of it."
"They offer food which is pretty standard pub fayre but done very well."
"The food was lovely, I had the Brie to start and the belly pork for main, both were delicious."
"Food was well presented and very tasty."
"Really good food at reasonable prices. The Sunday roast is a particular highlight."
"The food was absolutely delicious, I had the roast and it was perfect."
"Delicious food, especially the steak and ale pie, worth every penny."
"I had the most wonderful homemade burger here, fresh and full of flavor."
"The menu has something for everyone, and the portions are generous."
"Amazing homemade food. Everything was cooked to perfection."
"Nice selection of food on the menu and well cooked."
"Food was very good with generous portions."
"The food was exceptional, especially the Sunday roast."
"Fantastic food, fresh, hot and a really good portion size."
"They also serve a very good range of food at reasonable prices."
"Excellent food, especially the homemade pies."
Cons:
"Only downside was the pies were a bit overcooked."
"Food took ages to arrive and when it did it was cold."
"The food can sometimes be a bit hit and miss."
"Unfortunately the food was pretty average, nothing to write home about."
"One of the meals was burnt which was disappointing."
"We visited for Sunday lunch which was quite tasteless."
"The fish was overcooked and the chips were soggy."
"My wife's meal was so-so, she had the chicken which was dry."
"The steak was a bit too fatty and not cooked to the requested preference."
"The chips are always too salty."
"Pricing of the food is a little high for the quality you receive."
"Food quality not up to the mark as per the local competition."
"Vegetables were overdone, and the meat was a bit tough."
"The burger I had was dry and tasteless."
"Expected better food quality for the price. The dessert was quite bland."
Value
Pros:
"Good value for money."
"For the quality of food and atmosphere, the prices are more than fair."
"Very reasonable prices for such good food."
"The prices are quite fair and they offer a good selection of beers and wines."
"The food was delicious and great value."
"Reasonably priced for a country pub."
"Food is priced right for what you get."
"They offer a seniors menu which is excellent value."
"Happy with the price for a large family meal."
"The food is well worth the money and the portions are very generous."
"Prices reflect the quality and portion sizes. We felt we got what we paid for."
Cons:
"It's a bit pricey but you do get good quality food."
"The prices are a bit steep for the quality of the food."
"The cost of the drinks was on the high side."
"Portions are quite small for the price you pay."
"A little on the expensive side but the setting sort of justifies the extra cost."
"The price of the steak was not worth it considering it was too fatty."
"Prices are quite high for a pub, even though it's in a nice location."