The Best Restaurants in Chiddingstone Causeway, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

We went for Sunday lunch and ate in the bar (same menu) as we had our dog with us. Food was excellent, very nice presentation, good quality ingredients and tasted great. Service was friendly and good. The whole place was as smart and clean. Highly recommend and we will definitely be going again.

I was taken to the Kentish Hare for a birthday Sunday lunch. The food at this restaurant was very high quality. I had yellowfin tuna tartare starter which came with watermelon, avocado and orange ponzu, it was divine. For a main course my son-in-law and I shared a roast beef dish and I finished with Bramley apple crumble. My wife and daughter had fishcake followed by roast lamb and then Amalfi lemon parfait. The main course came with a selection of perfectly cooked vegetables. There was a good and varied wine menu and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. I had the non-alcoholic passion fruit martino shown in the picture. It was all delicious. The portions were generous and the service was friendly, efficient and quick. The atmosphere was relaxed and we could see the chefs working in the open kitchen. I will be returning frequently.

An excellent meal with fantastic service. A treasure in Kent. Extremely creative menu, without the fuss. My wife had the monk fish and I had the deer - and they were to die for.

The dining area is a beautiful space that can soak up both large parties and couples without too much noise. The lunch menu is very good value with everything cooked to perfection. Service was excellent too.

We had a brilliant meal on New Year’s Eve. We have been to this pub a number of times over the last few years and something has always been lacking particularly with service however since the renovation everything was exceptional. The waitresses were always glancing round and keeping an eye on tables, topping up wine and were quick with any requests. We ordered the fillet steak and everything on the plate was excellent - well seasoned and delicious. The same for the starters and desserts too. We also enjoyed the live music. Thank you for a brilliant evening

Was so lovely booked an extra night. Staff all friendly and helpful. Bed really comfortable. Restaurant menu, great options for the vegetarian which is a welcome change to what is frequently overlooked. 1st rate thank you Chefs. Special thanks to Edwin, your a star.

Loved it here, a reassuringly old building with a good quality feel to the place and very quiet. So quiet when you walk around the village at night it’s almost pitch black! Rooms are kitted out nicely and the food is excellent.

The food here is absolutely beautiful! Honestly some of the best I've ever tasted. The staff are also very knowledgeable and passionate. I don't live locally, we were just passing by, but I'm already looking into a long weekend here just to enjoy the experience again. Wonderful place.

Thought the foods are not that superb. However, the pub standard is very good. Nice surroundings, and the air quality is marvelous.

We had a lovely roast here and the atmosphere was nice and olde worlde. It pays to book as it can get busy, but when we visited there were empty tables. Our only negative is that the food and drink are a bit pricey, but otherwise lovely. The pub is only 5 minutes drive from Hever Castle.

Really nice traditional pub with friendly service. Food was beautifully prepared and cooked.

We stopped there for dinner. One of the fireplaces in the bar area was lit and provided a good late autumn vibe. Service and the quality of the food were perfect. I would recommend this place.

One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve ever had! Crispy potato’s and super tasty cauliflower cheese and all the sides! Generous greyvy portions which is always a plus. And perfect Yorkie! Portion of the beef could have done with one more slice (only came with 2) but it was super tasty and cooked to perfection. Pork was equally delicious, good portion size and a really generous portion of crackling We had a lovely seat in the front room for us and the dog

Visiting my partners parents for the first time. We decided to take them here to the Chaser Inn for a family meal. And what a great decision it was!!. We had a very warm welcome. The staff were absolutely phenomenal!!!, so friendly, polite and extremely professional, nothing was too much trouble, the service they provided was second to none!🌟. The food was of the highest quality and tasted superb!!🌟. The decor and atmosphere of the Inn is amazing!, with a beautiful garden perfect for the summer. The Chaser Inn is now without doubt our all time favourite place to visit now when we come to Kent. We cannot recommend it highly enough, everything was just perfect!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. A huge Thank you to all of the staff, Bar, Waiting, Chefs, Kitchen, Cleaning and to the Management you have an amazing team and you have the perfect formula!, a big "Well Done!!" to you See you very soon!🫶

The village has waited with baited breath for months for the Fleur to re-open following change of management in late 2021: and today we were not disappointed. Good selection of draught beers (inc. Punk/Camden/Beavertown Neck Oil) and 3 ales (would be good to see more local guest ales over time). Food pricey but very good. Decor much improved. Welcome back!!

A stop for a late lunch and we were surprised at the quality of the food in this small pub. The Hake was very good. Staff were excellent. Well worth dropping in. Parking can be a bit difficult as with a lot of small villages.

I'm sure I visited the pub about 20 years ago and didn't think much of it then. It's has a huge makeover since then! It's a nice modern pub, in an old building but has kept its charm. I didn't eat here but it seemed very popular on that front. Might be worth ringing ahead.

Lovely little pub for an afternoon out a short walk from Leigh station in Kent. Quite a bit of history here I suspect but I must admit I really haven't looked into this place too much. Mainly a restaurant (?) but has some tables out the front with several more out the back and I'm going to say has good wheelchair access. The Guinness was pretty good as was the Three Acre Brewery's Session Pale and Best Bitter

My partner and I visited this pub whilst we stayed at a local air bnb. We called ahead for a recommendation for a cab and Molly provided us with two options. The pub was lovely and quiet for the time and day we chose, Joel kindly offered us the corner table next to the fire which he lit for us as well. The interior was beautifully decorated and the outside looks amazing for warmer weather! Even still it looked as though they offered hot water bottles for outside. The service was relaxed and casual from the waitress Molly which was nice to not be fussed for that evening to have some privacy. The music was not suiting the vibe of the cosy interior, so we only asked Joel to turn it down just a touch- which he did happily but as well as that he changed the playlist to more jazz like music which was a lovely surprise! Molly did later changed it back to a more upbeat playlist not realising why Joel had changed it haha but it was slow mamma mia that time so it wasnt as bad. The food was absolutely amazing- the best Mac and cheese I have ever had at a restaurant before and Im a big lover of Mac! My partner only wishes his sausages to have been cooked a bit more. Otherwise we had an absolutely amazing evening for my 25th so thankyou! We would absolutely be regulars if we were not a 2 hour drive away!

What a find. Lovely pub, is actually massive inside and a huge garden and patio area. We ate here for lunch, partner had a burrito and I had a fish finger sandwich. Great menu, food was really good and such generous portions for the price. Staff dead friendly. Will definitely go back

An absolutely lovely pub that lives up to the hype. I’d heard about The Little Brown Jug for a while as one of the best pubs in the Kent area but hadn’t made it over there so me and my girlfriend jumped in the car and road tripped it up. It’s fair to say the pub lives up to its impeccable reputation. In a beautiful location with surrounding countryside and hills. The food is absolutely amazing with very generous portions with a warm, spaciously comfortable and buzzing atmosphere that makes you feel you’re in countryside nirvana. The pub also has a seamless team of staff who were always attentive but at no point overwhelming, and all of whom were good humoured, friendly and welcoming, with no delays in their smooth service. Ollie in particular was brilliant. It’s a must visit. Especially for any fans of food, drink, beautiful walks and country drives.

I had a warm welcome when I arrived and my daughter loved playing in the play area. The staff were very accommodating. The meal was very generous on the portion size and also tasty. It was a lovely atmosphere.

We had a lovely meal at The Spotted Dog in Penshurst today.. we had a short wait for our table, as the pub was very busy when we got there! It's always a good sign. Lots of seating outside, and a fantastic view out the back. Parking is available across the road from the pub. The food was really good, we had a bit of a wait between courses, but again it was busy. Really old, beautiful pub, full of character. Well worth a visit.

Very welcoming pub. Great range of beers, tasty food - burgers are great and the 'house' Malbec was smooth and far too easy to drink! Thanks for the use of the carpark overnight too!

Second time now. Another perfect service. Booked a few months back for mums birthday and requested a table next to the fire. Was all setup and ready for us. Pie night this evening, fantastic home cooking, staff so welcoming. If you want the full Kent pub experience, I fully recommend.