The Best Restaurants in Benover, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

I rode straight past this restaurant. Why? It is now named Sultan (Remind me to update the details after I give this review). I was in awe of the period interior as I walked through the entrance. Huge wooden beams and a the large fire place are still evident. They give any business housed there a sense of prestige, The Sultan definitely benefits from it. The dark haired hostess happily and enthusiastically showed me to my table. I ordered my food and waited a while for the dishes to arrive. The next member of staff appeared with my dishes; his passiveness was unwelcoming. Please staff, smile, engage and converse with the customers (want to learn from the best, speak to the owner of Zarda). The food was good quality and presented humbly. It is just what I’d expect from British Indian restaurants.

Went here with a couple mates on a quiet Monday night 😂 Even though it was quite there was a nice atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and took the time to explain parts of the menu to us. Definitely one to revisit in the future.

By far the best Indian/ Bengali food i've bought. We made it just before closing for a take away. I forgot the boss's name now but he wasn't hurrying us out the door despite just closing up. The food was amazing. I followed his recommendation which was delicious. If i lived closer i'd be back in a heartbeat.

Had a lovely lunch here! The food was really delicious! It was so lovely to be looking out on to the lock!! We were served by a new server on her first day and she was absolutely charming!! The other staff were really friendly too!! Will definitely come back here again. It must be lovely in the summer!

Called in here whilst visiting friends, we now live in Lincoln. Great place and dog friendly. Weather not too bad, for a change, and sat outside on the astro turf overlooking the river. I used to live near here and know the brave hearted swim, jumping from the bridge 😲. Greatly entertaining, I am sure but no one performing today😧. Barry and I both had a delicious ham, tomato, pickle sandwich in great brown bread coupled with a generous portion of chips. Reasonably priced with a glass of wine and pint of beer. Lovely in Winter with a wood burning stove in bar. No problem with parking. Would definitely return.

To be honest really didn’t expect food to be this descent. Would come again if there’s a chance.

Although we have lived only walking distance from this wonderful establishment, this was the first time we visited... And we weren't disappointed. Mrs and I, and our dog (yes, dogs are allowed but best to let them know in advance) on a Friday evening for "Steak night". The place was busy, but nice busy. Very cosy and warm. The service was excellent, with the landlady being very attentive. The food was lovely and the steak was delicious. However, my favourite was the Scotch Egg started. Proper home made, yolk was beautifully soft. I could have eaten ten! Would definitely visit and recommend this place. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday. Set in a lovely location with good walks nearby. Wasn't particularly busy which was perfect to have a good selection of seating and fast service. In my view the food menu isn't particularly inspiring but everything we had was freshly prepared and well cooked. Great for children, particularly because of the ice cream machine and milkshakes.

Had a lovely lunch with my parents and brother. Lovely cosy old pub and the 2 girls who served us were great

Great lunch after a lovely walk around the village.

Great restaurant! Staff are really friendly and welcoming. Food is even better! Highly recommended

Visited friends and they booked a table at this establishment. Had the pie, nice and tasty, good size, together with a good size portion of mash and veg. Other people all had good sized portions. The two staff members that dealt with us were very friendly and attentive. Will definitely return when visiting our friends again.

Took my family here for a celebratory birthday meal and had a great time. Nice clean pub with friendly attentive staff, good food and pretty reasonable prices. The fries here alone are reason for coming - best I’ve ever had. Only thing I’d say is the desserts could be a bit more generously portioned, but still delicious all the same. Really appreciate the clarity on the menu in terms of providing for gluten free and vegetarian/ vegan customers. Definitely will come again!

New owners and the place looks fresh, lively, vibrant and always has a great atmosphere. Drinks are made fast, food is well made tastes great not only does it taste good but its presentation is on top and the gravy amazing whether it’s a Sunday roast or just a night out with friends and family it’s a great place to have a bite at or just to have a drink.

Really good roast lunch. Had the 3 roast meat platter all beautifully cooked. Staff very helpful. Will definitely go back xx

The food here has significantly improved since the new ownership took over, with noticeable enhancements in both quality and flavour. The service has also seen a remarkable transformation, now reaching a level of professionalism and attentiveness that truly elevates the dining experience. This establishment has really stepped up its game and is now a place worth visiting!

I recently went to the Yew Tree for a Sunday Roast and I personally think it was one of the best I have had in the Kent area. The meat was beautifully cooked and the vegetable had their own individual flavours. The service was great and my family had a really nice time. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for the perfect roast and atmosphere.

We came in for the Sunday buffet and had a lovely time. The place was busy, but only reassuringly so. Staff were kind and attentive, and took good care of my wife who has specific but severe allergies. There were some families there with young kids so it got a bit loud from them at times, but you can't really fault them for that, and the staff weren't afraid to (politely) ask them to quite down, which they did for the most part. The buffet experience was different to most places; they simply allow you to order rounds of food of a highly varied menu, as many times as you want. This format actually ended up making more sense than the usual free-for-all, and I'm convinced now it's the better way. The food was quick and so wonderfully fresh, crispy and hot. The portions were reasonable, and we were safe in the knowledge we could order more if wanted. This ultimately led to a much better dining experience and basically no food waste. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone who likes either a wide assortment or a high volume of outstanding Chinese food. Truly a Succulent Chinese Meal for the ages. P.s. even if you don't usually go for tofu, take this opportunity to try the fried bean curd. Easily the best thing I had today, I will dream of it tonight.

Absolutely delicious food last night. Could not fault it. Duck was delicious, Crispy Beef was so beautifully cooked. Everything tasted so fresh and yum! Cocktails were so tasty. Our server was very nice and so attentive. My friend had a lovely birthday meal and really enjoyed herself, so Thanks Crown City!

A brilliant pub, the staff are so friendly, attentive and helpful and the food is amazing. We had a buffet for my daughter's 18th celebration and family/friends who came were all raving about the food and the staff helped us decorate. Shout out to Millie, Vicky and Emily (I think!) But all staff so helpful. Highly recommend this place.

Went here to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday, and we all enjoyed our food. The staff were very friendly and even wrote out a birthday card for him. Everyone had empty plates, even with sharing starters and having dessert. The food was filling and didn't make you feel like you'd eaten too much. Will definitely be returning in the near future.

A very pleasant country pub with comfortable seating in both the large restaurant and in the pub section. There is also plenty of seating outside and a good sized free car park. The menu is mainly English fare, fish and chips, various burgers but also meals with vegetables and potatoes. The food is mid priced eg. Fish and chips is around £17. I received good service from the waiting staff and my food came up in good time. I didn't feel rushed at all and after my meal I sat in the bar area for a coffee where there were some nice comfortable soft chairs. There are good options for vegetarians here. There is a weekday set menu offering 2 or 3 courses and there are some daily specials.

We haven't been here for some time but booked a table today as we were celebrating. What fantastic service as always the carvery was just so so wonderful . The meats were just right and so where the veg and the roasts wish I had more . We would really like to say a Big Thank You to the kitchen staff who always give us all a fantastic meal . What a great team . All the staff are amazing . Thank you for a great time . See you soon sorry forgot to take a picture of the carvery.

We are here having a Sunday roast lunch, the place looks very clean, staffs are very helpful and cheerful. Tasty meats carvery and variety vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, cheese cauliflower and gravy. The good thing is the vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy are allow to top up, but not the meats that you can only go for one. That is enough for the whole day. I definitely will come back as price is very reasonable and good value for this economy. I recommend this place to other people. 👍👍

Called in on a Monday tea time, I'd had a mare of a day on the M25 (usual I know !! ) and need a bit of tea before heading back to Lincolnshire but didn't want a Mac D or fast food so popped in here. Was met by a nice freindly member of staff who showed me straight to a table, lovely and warm in the pub, I ordered Gammon with 2 fried eggs, I didn't have to wait long, the gammon and eggs were cooked to perfection, the food was piping hot, and clearly had not been sat under a hot lamp at all. It's definitely worth a visit, lovely staff, thank you. The car park could definitely do with a tidy up, but certainly don't let that put you off.

Can't beat this place for the price and quality of their Sunday carvery. Been here a number of times now and the roasts have all been great. Would definitely recommend.