Best Places and Services in Barham, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Very much living up to its many five star reviews! The food was fabulously tasty and beautifully presented. Tallulah has superb waiting skills, expertly attentive, welcoming and friendly. It’s a small country pub, lovingly restored. I see a recent review complained about The Duck being a very small pub, but I feel its size works to its advantage. Like many other locals, I am relieved that this small and incredibly old pub, set out in the peaceful Pett Bottom valley, has survived all these years when so many others have not! Congratulations to the current chef & owner for breathing new life into it and selecting such a good team to work there. Long may it flourish and prosper. We really liked The Kings Arms in Elham, but having visited The Duck we’d all now say that the food at The Duck is even tastier, which is a tall order! Be sure to book in advance.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic roast at The Duck! The beef and pork were delicious, and the roast potatoes were perfection. Attentive service that couldn’t do enough for us. This place has all the right ingredients to keep getting better. Highly recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

The best meal I have had in a long time, what an idyllic location for a Sunday walk and roast. The staff was incredible including our lovely waitress Tallulah, she was very quick and very polite. The chef came out to say hello which was really refreshing. And the food was just soooo good !

Rating: 5 / 5

So happy The Duck is back. Went for lunch on a Friday, good to see the pub was thriving. We were looked after by Lydia who was fantastic, friendly and attentive, an asset to the team. Had the baked cod main with a side of veg, husband had the burger after spotting a previous order when we walked in. Both were faultless. Finished off with pana cotta (Lydia's recommendation), perfect end to a memorable meal. Looking forward to returning already.

Rating: 5 / 5

Incredible food, lovely staff an overall really comfortable dining experience. Highly recommend for a quick breakfast, brunch or lunch. My companions had their meals prior, but the staff were happy to offer just the sides and a drink without any fuss. Perfectly situated along the way to Canterbury cathedral and surrounding areas.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice little on the way in Canterbury from Canterbury West station. Very friendly staff and lovely cafe. We had breakfast/brunch and ordered the Rancher and the House Smoked Salmon and Avo with two tea. Very good and different from your normal breakfast offerings. Worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the best breakfast here since the beginning of my stay in the UK. I rate the whole experience very good. The service was nice and helpful. We didn't wait long after placing the order. The dishes were wonderful - fresh, tasty, pleasing to the eye and palate. Compliments to the chef. Delicious coffee. I will definitely come back here, even though the queue in front of the entrance is not getting shorter 😄 It's really worth it!

Rating: 5 / 5

My friend and I came to this place for a quick lunch. We both ordered a bacon and chicken toast and it tastes really good - probably some of the best toasts I’ve ever had in the UK. The breads are perfectly toasted and delicious - definitely a hidden gem. The price is quite reasonable too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an emergency call out on a Sunday, no power at all. Adam showed up within half an hour and was done within an hour. He found and fixed the problem quickly, no time wasting, cannot fault the service. Price very good, no rip off. Will definitely use again.

Rating: 5 / 5

I run a kitchen design & installation business, and it is the quality of our subcontractors that result in a excellent finish and happy customers. The guys at Electrically Sound have just completed the first of what will be many more projects working together. They have a great work ethic and quality is 2nd to none. They have been respectful of our client and their property throughout. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

I can not speak more highly of this company and customer service. Everything was conducted with Politeness, Professionalism and Dignity. The electricians name was Adam. He worked with Speed and Professionalism all the while conducting a conversation with us with a Sense of Humour. He never left our premises without rectifying our fault. ⭐️I Highly recommend Adam⭐️ In this economic climate of chances of Scammers and Unqualified Engineers posing as Legitimate Companies it is Refreshing to find a ⭐️Sound Honest Professional Gentleman⭐️ Which Adam is on behalf of Electrically Sounds Ashford Kent. Thank You from the Bottom of our Hearts.❤️

Rating: 5 / 5

We have recently carried out a complete renovation of our flat, and Adam and his team at Electrically Sound have been working here for more than two weeks. In that time, they have always been friendly, approachable, and extremely efficient. Adam particularly is quite a rare find; a consummate "problem solver" who really seems to work miracles sometimes, when all had seemed lost! He is also unfailingly polite and cheerful, and he always does what he says he will do. Thoroughly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Bobby is an excellent electrician. We would not hesitate to use him again and recommend him. His work is efficient, neat and tidy. More importantly, everything works correctly (unlike before because he had to redo work done previously by someone else)! And reasonable rates. Thank you, Bobby.

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently had the pleasure of working with 3Phase Electrical Installations Ltd. Bobby provided exceptional service, demonstrating professionalism and expertise. He arrived on time, diagnosed and resolved the issues quickly, and ensured everything was up to code. His attention to detail, clear explanations, and friendly demeanor stood out. Highly recommend for quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. Will definitely use again.

Rating: 5 / 5

From my first enquiry through to completing the job, I was impressed with 3 Phase Electrical. They came out to look at the job on the day I first called, gave me a reasonable quote and then booked in to do the job a few days later. The job was done today and I am very pleased with the service and the workmanship and would definitely recommend them

Rating: 5 / 5

Really good help and service. Very professional and Bobby identified a major electrical safety risk in my new home, which he made safe and then did a great job in fixing and getting up-and-running again. Definitely will be asking Bobby back to do any future work I need. His advice is great.

Rating: 5 / 5

Cris from The bright electric has being really helpful to put my property in order. I really appreciate and strongly recommend them. Thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have used Bright electrics twice now and both time were great experiences. Really helpful, efficient and clean worker. No job was too big and went above and beyond to make sure the job was completed on time. Highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

I would highly recommend Bright Electrics i used them to test my electrics to get my Electrical installation condition certificate , Cris was professional and explained what he was doing and also what he was testing and why as I a was interested, he was neat and tidy when he did the additional work. I WOULD DEFINATLY USE THEM AGAIN.

Rating: 5 / 5

An experienced, approachable and above all well skilled electrician!! I was very pleased the way that he communicated his availability, job requirements and the completion of work!! I would highly recommend Cristian and Bright Electrics.

Rating: 5 / 5

Mark and the team installed and set up a solar installation for us and provided excellent service from start to finish. Mark is very helpful and knowledgeable and continues to offer excellent after sales service. I would definitely recommend Mark & the Kingsnorth team.

Rating: 5 / 5

Kingsnorth did a fantastic helping us plan and fit-out our new business, Racing Green Car Storage. The project involved planning and costing a total electrical fit-out, including a large 64-panel solar array. They are knowledgable, patient with new starters like us, full of advice at every step of the way, deliver clear and transparent quotes and were entirely reliable throughout the project. As a business we would highly recommend them.

Rating: 5 / 5

I've used Kingsnorth electrical a number of times for my business and also at home. They have consistently provided a truly wonderful service and I always recommend them to my friends and business associates. They are my go-to for any electrical work and always work is done very promptly and to a high standard.

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve had a solar panel and battery installation for some years but I didn’t have a way of diverting excess power to the immersion heater in my hot water tank. I discussed options with Mark just over a year ago. He recommended an Eddi, which he fitted the following week. With 12 months experience, I can say that this was a very good call. I rarely use any gas at all during the summer now and the system has behaved perfectly. Mark can monitor it remotely, so any problem would show up straight away. I’m thus very confident about the system itself and Mark’s installation of it, which, by the way, took less than a morning and was achieved without any fuss at all.

Rating: 5 / 5

Mike was great to deal with, both when he inspected and quoted, and when he carried out the work needed in our house. The work was done efficiently, to a high standard and was fairly priced. Would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Prompt and efficient response to a request for electrical services; friendly and helpful advice; excellent work and really good communication. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Mike was the perfect electrician for our lighting upgrade: punctual, tidy, helpful and ready to explain every step of the work. His work was also reasonably priced and completed on time and on budget. I would definitely recommend Professional Electrician Services for any job you need doing. Thanks for a great job

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent and very customer focused professional service from Mike. I would highly recommend Mike for electrical services, you will not be disappointed .

Rating: 5 / 5

I live in a listed 500 yr old house and could never find a company who could give us exactly what we needed whilst retaining the integrity of the property. These guys came up trumps and i could not recommend them more highly. Efficient, friendly and very competitive. Thank you, I’ll be using you again!

Rating: 5 / 5

I use Your Electrical Safety for all my projects. As a construction company we expect our subcontractors to follow our company ethos which Lee and the rest of the firm from Your Electrical Safety do in an exemplary manner. Extremely tidy and very punctual. Would highly recommend

Rating: 5 / 5

Lee had carried out a rewire for us to a professional and excellent standard, was extremely helpful throughout the project. Would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great experience with YES when they carried out a fuse board change for me. They were quick, knowledgable and very punctual. I would highly recommend using them! Thanks YES

Rating: 5 / 5

John and the team from Relay Electrical were incredibly professional. Their work was thorough and they were competitive in price and quick and tidy. A very civilised service! Many thanks 🙏

Rating: 5 / 5

Called in the morning and they were here within the hour and had the issue with my oven switch sorted within 30 mins. Incredibly fast and reasonably priced. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

I have used Relay at 5 different properties - varying roles, from running electrics round the garden for lighting and hot tubs, full re wires and then changing lights and moving sockets and switches. They always turn up when they say they are normally with a Text message reminder sent the day before arrival ,nothing is any hassle ( even if the plans / design change our end ) and all always polite and professional. I never hesitate to pass on their details to friends and family and everyone has the same view! I have dealt with alot of electricians in my time and these guys can do the lot. Also good in ‘urgent’ cases for my tenanted properties - they can always juggle something to get someone back on supply or to fix a fault So I will always recommend Relay to anyone

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommended! I appreciate the ease of contact and your professional service. Karl was incredibly helpful in identifying issues in the property and putting it right. Thank you for fitting me in so quickly and I shall use you again.