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

We have eaten here a few times and has always been very good. This visit was a Sunday lunch for nine people outside, and although most of the food was of good quality as usual and the staff very pleasant. Those of us that had the garlic lamb were disappointed as the meat was tough and bland. Three knives had to be returned as they were rusty and dirty and a glass had a crack in it. We were disappointed this time but will definitely return. It's a lovely old pub, and up until now the food and service has been excellent.

Glad we found this place! Proper country style pub, friendly staff and food was excellent! Already planned our next visit!

We had a delicious lunch, the service is very efficient and the staff kind and friendly. The food is delicious, including the "special of the day". The atmosphere is warm and cosy. The coffee was really good. Absolutely recommended.

Came here for friends surprise baby shower . Wow venue amazing so cute and clean staff friendly and professional made u feel very welcome. We had afternoon tea for party 15 nothing was not much trouble had plenty all round . Can tell chefs loves there job food was amazing each mouthful had pops of great flavour sasage roll was my favourt and lemon cake so light and fluffy refreshing not heavy or to sweet . And the little things like putting fresh flowers on tables, its the little touches that goes long way welcome feeling . Didnt get names but lady's who served use where so sweet and friendly and got what we needed quickly they where on ball refreshing tea and coffee with out asking thank u . Hidden gem in country

We went for the festive afternoon tea and it was the best we've ever had. The food was amazing and worth the price. The staff were really friendly and in a lovely setting - you can see why they win all the awards they do. Our only small grumble is the driveway - I've never seen so many potholes! But well worth the bumpy journey to get there.

Lovely experience enjoying an afternoon tea with a glass of bubbles! Really good service and excellent food, some of the best we have had. The gluten-free request for one of us was no problem and of exceptional quality, especially the scones, which are challenging to get right, but these were great. We really enjoyed ourselves.

My Husband and I 😁 got married recently, in a small intimate ceremony with just our immediate family. From the first meeting Lisa completely got what we wanted and along with Jo, Ben and the rest of the team they created the most PERFECT day. We got married on the Stags barn lawn with a beautiful countryside back drop, the food and drinks that followed were incredible and every person who attended commented on how amazing it was. I have always loved Frasers and on the multiple occasions we have stayed or eaten, it has never disappointed. I cannot recommend Frasers enough!

We went for a mid week lunch on a gloomy November day. Lovely old pub with a log fire and lovely food and service. Food took a little while but think as all done very fresh. A lovely sausages and mash for £15 and attentive and friendly service. Would recommend and will be going again!

Just had 3 really, really, enjoyable nights at the BHI. Wonderful location, went on two lovely runs in the area directly on to the North Downs Way. Rooms were fine, great bath and shower, plenty of space. Lovely food, dinner and breakfast were great, in a wonderful atmospheric pub. (Amazing mushrooms at breakfast!) Lovely staff across the board , helpful, friendly, welcoming from reception, to the owner, to the cat, to the wait staff - all lovely. My one, single improvement point would be to have fresh coffee for breakfast over instant. Would absolutely come back - thank you for a lovely friendly stay.

Beautiful, spacious room, great value for money. Staff were friendly and cheerful and the pub was full of character. Would recommend

We didn’t stay there. But had really great dinner! We have tried Vebison (deer) and meet was really great! The dish in general was amazing! Great amount of food, and it was very delicious! We also tried different drinks, ginger beer was nice. My colleagues got cocktails and beer and we all were happy with the place. Place itself very well decorated!

The staff are all so lovely and friendly. Our breakfasts and coffees were delicious. It was a pleasure to spend some time here. Highly recommended!

I was really impressed with our visit to the The Bow Window Cafe in Lenham. We popped in on a midweek lunch time, it was really busy and deservedly so. All the staff are really helpful and friendly, they try hard to accommodate everyone and their individual needs. The website says they are dog friendly and it's true, my dog even got a little treat. I thought the price was good value for the quantity of food that you got. The hot chocolate tasted really nice and chocolatey, they also made it with an alternative milk for me. My toasted sandwich was so delicious and filling, the brie was nice and gooey. I have to mention the toilets which were super clean despite the amount of people using them. I think I'd try and book when I go again, just to guarantee that I can eat there. It's situated right near Lenham Square car park but watch the 2 hour limit for parking.

My friends and I went to the bow window cafe today. We all had milk hot chocolates with cream and marshmallows. Sandwiches, jacket potatoe and ham and cheese panini . Excellent quality food, very well presented. The desserts were really delicious. Chocolate brownies and Victoria sponge. Really friendly staff, covid safe and clean cafe.

The layout of the various little rooms and snugs - with cosy mismatched furniture - make this place incredibly cute and cosy in the heart of Lenham. The Americano was nice, and the hot chocolate clearly a big hit when pimped out with marshmallows. Staff were very friendly and it was a lovely place to pass an hour and warm up.

10/10 We came here for dinner and have a really fantastic time. Great selection of beers and cocktails, the menu has a sensible number of options as to cater for all and the food itself is incredible. The refurbishment of this place has been done to an amazing modern standard and is the perfect venue for dining, pub evenings and for ladies who lunch. We very much look forward to coming back again soon!

We went to our local last night with friends and we had the most amazing meal! The staff were so friendly and hospitable and the food fantastic! We love it there and will definitely be back. Thank you so much

Well Perci’s pulled it out of the bag for our friends birthday celebrations. This is our local pub, and have definitely been on a journey to get to where they are. With a new head chef in the house, the food has seen remarkable improvement. Georgio and his team always deliver service with a smile

Best Pub food ever. All the dishes were so freshly prepared and delicious. Great variety of drinks too. Would definitely recommend. Our server Rose’s was amazing as well.

We had the most delicious lunch at The Ringlestone Inn today. The food was excellent and well presented. We only had the one course as we were going for a walk. I can definitely recommend the chicken and smoked bacon pie. We didn't stay in the accommodation so I couldn't rate it.

I treated my parents to lunch at The Ringlestone yesterday and we had the BEST time. From start to finish the service by the Manager was fantastic, he was so friendly and helpful. And wow the food was amazing !!! My Dad said its the best meal he has eaten at a pub, and for my Dad to say that, is a very big complement!! It was so lovely and Christmassy inside as well with the fires going. The homemade mulled wine was delicious too. We will definitely be back and I would highly recommend a visit to The Ringlestone.

Fantastic - Lovely meal out with my wife today. The food was delicious and the presentation brilliant. We have been going to The Ringlestone for years before it closed and are so happy to see it back open and in such capable hands. The front of house service could not have been better. Well done you for making our impromptu lunch out so good. We left feeling uplifted and full of wonderfully cooked food and beverages. We will be back. Keep up the good work Guys. Nostimo Poli (sorry just back from Greece), you made us feel like we were still on holiday.

A nice Sunday lunch at the Ringlestone Inn. Attentive staff, hardworking and polite. Fully booked on Sunday, so reservation would be recommended. I had a pint curious larger and partner had G&T. I had the mackerel to start, which was delicious. We both had roast beef for mains. Followed by two flat white coffees. A lovely, well cooked meal in a nice location. We will be returning.

We have stayed here many times, in a few different rooms but we must say the Lodge is a personal favourite, as it is extra private and further away from the other rooms If you’re lucky you’ll see the rabbits running along the field from the outdoor hot tub OR the indoor spa bath! The food here is AMAZING as well, we always go for steak (sometimes lobster too) and breakfast and a bottle of champagne is included in every stay! There are lots of options at breakfast as well as the food is all locally sourced which we appreciate! The location is far out of the way which we like but you do have to drive through country lanes to get here but it is 100% worth it!

Me and my boyfriend stayed here to celebrate his birthday. We stayed in the Dom Suite and had the most amazing time. The room was unreal, so much detail and so spacious. The hot tub in the room was gorgeous and the hot tub outside was just perfect. Everything was so cozy, quiet and peaceful. We ordered room service and the food was 10/10. I had separately booked for the room to be decorated through “Party with Mrs P” on Instagram and we were so so happy with the decorations. We will definitely be staying here again and will 100% recommend PartyWithMrsP to my friends and family.

The pub and rooms were all great. The staff friendly and attentive. We had some lovely food. Our room was one of the newer additions. It was roomy and decorated to a high standard. We was in billecart. The only thing missing was a magnified mirror, which I know is in some of the other rooms. The hotel itself is in a peaceful, quiet location with nothing around so if you wanted to go out,then there was nothing to really wall to. We enjoyed our stay and if you have good weather the outside space is where you want to be!!

We booked for my mother in laws birthday and it was fantastic. Upon arrival we asked if we could have our cake (that we brought from M&S) lit up for dessert and they were extremely facilitating. We sat down and there was lots of room between us and other customers, this meant it wasn’t too loud. The toilets were clean, the staff are very friendly and the food was 10/10. At the end of our meal they brought out a second birthday dessert from them to my mother in law, which was kind and made her day. An overall brilliant experience, we would recommend highly.

I stay here regularly whenever I’m working away in Kent, probably a dozen or so times in the last couple of years. The rooms are spacious with good size desks, offering plenty of room for Teams calls etc. The food is great, so rare to be able to buy a vegetable when working away and I really appreciate the seasonal variety. Location is convenient, easily accessible by car or a 10 min brisk walk from Lenham station, direct line from Victoria. Lots of decent walks nearby for the summer evenings. Best of all is the exceptional welcome from Jozsef, Zoe, Julie, Norrie and the team. When working away multiple nights per week the friendliness really makes a difference, and man do these guys pull out all the stops. I tend to sit quietly in the corner whilst I witness countless locals pour out their souls speaking of divorce and regrets, all of which are handled with professionalism from the Elite pubs team. As I sit there admiring the patience of the team I can’t help but wonder what my own wife is up to 250 miles away from me. I assume she is enjoying a good film night with her bf. Until next time Wishful Thinker team, please keep up the good work. Giles

Great room with the bathtub of your dreams! Excellent pie with mash from downstairs, and the location is perfect if you're on a dreamy English escape.

Great food, fantastic location, fantastic team of people, eaten here, drank here and stayed here multiple times. Pizza shed is a nice addition. Be it business, family or friends they deliver. Best pub to be found in the downs by miles!

Wow! One of the best pub stays we've ever had! From the friendly welcome right through to saying goodbye, everything was just quality. Fabulous room, fabulous food, wonderful staff and lovely service. Oh, and the beers were good as well! Superb sirloin steak, brilliant vegetable tart, great veg, brilliant cooked breakfast and fine coffee. Thanks very much to Sam and her great team! We'll be back!!