Top Restaurants in Lenham, Kent
Chilston Park Hotel
Boughton Rd, Sandway, Maidstone ME17 2BE, UK | Hotel P: 01622 859803
Rating: 4.6 (1021) Price Level:
For an Xmas treat I took my girlfriend & my parents (50th wedding anniversary celebration) to Chilston Manor to stay in feature rooms (Regency & Hogarth) along with an evening meal. I have to say the whole experience was above and beyond what we were xpecting. Everything from the welcome to the cocktails, food to the walk around the grounds was exceptional. Thankyou to you all for making our stay just seem magical, it was a time that will live long in my memory. We laughed, ate, drank and discussed to the early morning and then some. Just simply amazing.
Rating: 5 / 5
My wife and I attended an 80th birthday party for my father in-law.The event was mainly planned by Becky.My sister in law was able to access the rooms beforehand to decorate and Becky kindly assisted which she was very grateful for. The room looked amazing but it was also the amazing service provided by herself and all the other staff at the hotel. The service was wonderful. kiera and Becky looked after us making us all feel at home.There are too many names to mention they were excellent.Thank you for making it such a special day.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have just had Sunday roast. It was so tasty and the best roast I've had in a very long time. The staff were very attentive. There was a nice buzzy atmosphere. Such a beautiful place. Well done. We will be back.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was here for a complimentary overnight stay and was very wowed. Though getting here was a challenge from the train station, no local taxi service or Uber available, no walking paths, best bet is to drive! We waited for a while before the hotel then sent some of their colleagues who eventually picked us up. From the moment we drove into the grounds, it was stunning. Such a pleasurable group of staff who catered for our needs efficiently! We got checked into our rooms (each room has its own theme and no one room is alike) I stayed in the main building however there are nice cost cottages for families with kids etc The dinner was amazingly spectacular! Beautifully curated by their chef đđ€€ So so great tasting honestly, he grows his own herbs and vegetables used and products are sourced locally from farms. They have their own bees that produce honey and lambs on the grounds. With vast acres of grounds, a lake, converted stable, conference and meeting rooms, private dining spaces, and so much more...this is one hotel that feels like a family home. The staff are happy and the guests seem happy too. The closest train station is lenham from London Victoria. The breakfast was beautifully presented to my room with so much to eat and their afternoon tea is one of the best around there. They host large outdoor events as they have the capacity for it. You will be pleasantly surprised with little touches of care and professional hospitality when you visit. We had a wine tasting dinner which was pretty good though I am non alcoholic đ the mocktail was lovely đ I recommend for all your event types as staff is happy to accommodate and tailor their services to your request.
Rating: 5 / 5
A wonderful time staying here for the night. It was reasonably priced which meant the experience could go either way (good or bad) after reading the reviews I decided to book and very unusually the great reviews were rightâŠ.the staff here absolutely make the place. The gentleman on checking couldnât have been more friendly and helpful. The standout here however is the bar/restaurant which although pricey is outstandingâŠ.many restaurants these days promise fine dining and forget that includes the service as well. Matt in the restaurant deserves a shout out of his own, his attention to detail while serving was impeccable. Service with style. The grounds in the hotel are jaw droppingâŠ.our visit was winter with a howling gale outside (which did make the hotel feel more cosy) but during summer Iâm guessing this hotel is absolutely beautiful with grounds to stroll around. Rooms are very nice if slightly datedâŠ.(thatâs my only criticism) for me the rest of the hotel well and truly made up for this. Oh and the fast WiFi worked everywhereâŠ.why do so many hotels drop this now vital ball? I will stay here for business trips now too.
Features:
- Good for Children
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Percival's Rest
63 West St, Harrietsham, Maidstone ME17 1HX, UK | Restaurant P: 01622 587518
Rating: 4.6 (181) Price Level:
Family went to the restaurant for some lunch. Starters, main and dessert were all very good. Nice size portions and very tasty. Good service & friendly staff. Would definitely return. The chicken tenders & gravy and truffle fries were fantastic. The chicken burger was also very very good.
Rating: 4 / 5
Well Perciâs 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
Rating: 5 / 5
Best Pub food ever. All the dishes were so freshly prepared and delicious. Great variety of drinks too. Would definitely recommend. Our server Roseâs was amazing as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
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!
Rating: 5 / 5
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
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Taste of Bengal - 49m away
- Co-op Food - Harrietsham - Ashford Road - 126m away
- Lee Davey Caravans Ltd. - 228m away
- Bedfont Scientific Ltd - 188m away
- SBL Motorhome Hire - 183m away
The Bowl Inn
Egg Hill Road Charing, Charing, Ashford TN27 0HG, UK | Inn P: 01233 712256
Rating: 4.5 (572) Price Level:
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!
Rating: 5 / 5
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!!
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
We stayed here as a wedding party in June, booking all of the rooms out. Sam and all of the staff were fantastic from beginning to end, catering to all of our requests, including organizing a large brunch for our guests the morning after the wedding. They even tidied and decorated our room for us on our return - a touch that was extremely thoughtful and welcomed! Thank you!
Features:
- Good for Children
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The Red Lion
The Red Lion, The Square, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2PG, UK | Pub P: 01622 858531
Rating: 4.3 (262) Price Level:
We called in here on our way home from an event so we missed the rush hour traffic. It was very quiet and there wasn't much of an atmosphere, but the food was spot on and the waitress was really friendly. We had the sausage and mash and ham egg and chips. Would definitely recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wonderful pub. Food was great but the service was fantastic! Highly recommend this lovely pub!
Rating: 5 / 5
First time visiting the red lion, vert welcoming staff made you feel like a regular from the start. Highly recommend a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely Sunday lunch. Great home made food. Good service. Very good value for money.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had great lunch very nice tasty food good value also
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dog & Bear Hotel - 22m away
- Homebake - 36m away
- The Chequers Fish Bar - 42m away
- The Co-operative Lenham - 107m away
- The Bow Window Cafe - 55m away
Chopstick & Bowl
19 High St, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2QD, UK | Restaurant P: 01622 858416
Rating: 4.3 (145) Price Level:
This chinese is the localist best one I've had in ages! And I've been to plenty of ones but this one is pretty special and filling for a generous portion! I'd highly recommend it! Very yummy! 10/10. ^^
Rating: 5 / 5
Overall itâs a good Chinese take away and restaurant. The food is generally pretty good and it isnât overpriced. Occasionally, Iâve had a few minor issues when ordering, but the guys always make things right when thereâs a mix up. Itâs probably the best Chinese restaurant Iâve had in the whole of Maidstone. The bar around the town is generally pretty low, but I do like ordering here and will continue to go back. Thanks for all our orders over the last couple of years since living in the area!
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been here many times, initially with my partner who sadly died, then her father who again recently passed away. The staff particularly Wendy are so friendly and caring. I will try and visit again but it's hard alone Thank you all xxxx
Rating: 5 / 5
I ordered my food and then collected my order , guy said 15mins over the phone and 15 mins later it was ready đđ
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Phase Hair & Beauty - 7m away
- Dog & Bear Hotel - 108m away
- The Chequers Fish Bar - 104m away
- The Red Lion - 88m away
- Homebake - 86m away
The Potting Shed
Horseshoes Ln, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LZ, UK | Bar P: 01622 862112
Rating: 4.4 (2083) Price Level:
It was a nice experience. We only went to the restaurant for food and didn't stay in the rooms so cannot comment on those. The staff were friendly and attentive. Service was really quick. The food was presented nicely, tasted good, and portions were a good size. There was a varied menu so you could find something to eat for most dietary requirements. It was a tad on the expensive side in my opinion, which is why the rating is 4/5*. We went for the 5 plates for ÂŁ32 between 2 of us which was a good amount of food. There was lots of free parking available. Inside the restaurant was clean and rustic. Quite pretty with the decor. There is a nice outside area too. It was busy but not too loud that we couldn't hear what members of our group were saying. There were kids there so I'd say yes it's family-friendly.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent service which is what I've come to expect at all the Elite pubs. Good value food and drink and nothing is too much trouble. Stayed 2 nights here which were very clean and felt very luxurious for the money.
Rating: 4 / 5
First visit to the Potting Shed, a large indoor restaurant with plenty of seating inside and out in the garden. Plenty of parking too. Waitress was very friendly and efficient. I ordered the pizza Caesar, which came with a smoked salmon, anchovies and rocket topping. I ordered extra anchovies for a small price. I was not disappointed, the pizza was lovely and it was a good size too. My friends both ordered the steak ciabatta but both were disappointed at the amount of cheese which sat on top of the steak. They considered the price a little on the high side. The bill included a 12.5% service charge too. I would definitely visit again to enjoy one of their pizzas. The menu was quite extensive and it was difficult to make a choice.
Rating: 5 / 5
We ate here last night as the food at our hotel wasn't very good. The parking was great and it waa easy to find We had the best pizza we've had for a long time and the value for money was brilliant. It cost half what we paid at our hotel the night before and the quality of the food and service was far superior at the potting shed. If we're in the area again we will definitely be back.
Rating: 4 / 5
We went for our staff Christmas meal. The food was lovely. The service was excellent despite the venue being fully booked. The atmosphere was lovely. It was beautifully decorated. Perfect.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Charltons - 485m away
Dog & Bear Hotel
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2PG, UK | Hotel P: 01622 858219
Rating: 4.4 (720) Price Level:
Shirt notice booking, the place is cheaper than most in the area and included breakfast. Had a small lunch, food good, service, good, room clean & tidy wih tea/coffee facilities, had the breakfast. Would definitely recommend great value and the market square of Lenham is old & beautiful
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic, genuine English Pub-Inn. We got a free upgrade (to room 8). This was a beautiful, large room with nice bathroom. Very clean and comfortable. Little downside (although it didnât bother us): the room was located above the pub and there was some noise to be heard. But that ended well before our bedtime (about 23 hrs) The room had a wonderful view of the little townsquare in front of the pub. Dinner was good, breakfast excellent with a wide choice (besides English breakfast also Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine etc). The hotel also had free parking behind the hotel which was very convenient.
Rating: 4 / 5
Always friendly pub . Meals are good . Sports on telly . Restaurant well maintained. Staff were friendly too. Worth a visit to nice village .
Rating: 5 / 5
We stayed at the Dog & Bear as a stop on our group walking the North Downs Way. Lenham is a perfect stop on the way. Vicki checked us and she is very friendly and helpful immediately making us feel comfortable and welcome. The rooms are comfortable and clean with a Nespresso coffee machine and other teas and coffee. The food is good and the staff friendly. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
Just had an amazing stay at this lovely cosy pub/hotel the room was really big and has a lovely log effect fireplace and it overlooks the village and beautiful church. The pub it self is so warm and cosy with the logs burning away giving you the cosy warm feeling as you walk in. The staff and service is great too. We đŻ percent recommend staying and we are looking forward to our next visit soon when we visit our family.
Features:
- Dog Friendly
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Bow Window Cafe - 32m away
- The Red Lion - 20m away
- The Chequers Fish Bar - 38m away
- Homebake - 43m away
- The Co-operative Lenham - 86m away
The Chequers Fish Bar
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2PH, UK | Takeout Restaurant P: 01622 859878
Rating: 4.4 (413) Price Level:
Went here on a Friday night for a family dinner. Not too busy and had a good atmosphere. The fish and chips was clearly the most popular item on the menu so will have to try that next time. The scallops I had to start were delectable and the stone bass did not disappoint
Rating: 4 / 5
Popped in for a big breakfast, was not disappointed. High price point, ÂŁ15 with a cup of tea. The burger was a bit odd but was nice, sausages looked cheap but were tasty.
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped in while in the area and was greeted by a very bubbly lady who was extremely polite/friendly I went for the standard cod n chips it was a lovely chunky fillet of fish cooked to perfection with a very generous amount of chips the curry sauce was delicious. I couldnât finish it all but certainly gave it a good go the shop was very busy for a lunch time will definitely pop in again if in the area
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dog & Bear Hotel - 37m away
- Homebake - 21m away
- The Red Lion - 40m away
- The Square Fish Café - 20m away
- The Co-operative Lenham - 82m away
The Park Gate Inn
Ashford Rd, Maidstone ME17 1PG, UK | Pub P: 01622 880985
Rating: 4.3 (1725) Price Level:
We joined for Christmas day lunch. The staff were all welcoming and friendly. Made us feel like one big restaurant family having lunch together. The food was delicious and well presented. The timings perfect and not being rushed to finish. Just a lovely and enjoyable meal. Thank you
Rating: 5 / 5
Went here for Christmas dinner great atmosphere excellent food well looked after if you have not been there try it you feel special we go several times a year
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic food with very friendly warm welcome as youâre walking in Annie was our server and she was fantastic. The food was amazing. Would recommend it all will definitely be coming again 10 out of 10.
Rating: 5 / 5
One of my closest friends and I chose the visit this pub after both having a rather tough week. On arrival we saw a sign that said a âwarm welcome was awaiting from Stewartâ and he did not disappoint! His welcome into the pub had that personal touch which made us feel immediately comfortable and happy with our choice to visit. I have been several times over the years but this was my best visit yet. The food was excellent, served quickly on a busy Friday night and tasted excellent from grazing dishes all through to dessert. We were served by Jane who was attentive, friendly and always polite. I had the duck pizza (adding bacon made it even better) and the honeycomb dome for pudding which was delicious. I will definitely visit again and thank all the staff for their excellent service.
Rating: 5 / 5
We have just enjoyed an excellent 3 course Christmas dinner, the food was so tasty and there was plenty of it⊠Our waitress was Annabelle who was polite, attentive and happy to help with our orders.. all the staff were very welcoming including Stuart the manager who made time to chat to us. Would definitely book again..
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Leeds Castle Golf Club - 48m away
- Leeds Castle Segway Tours - 455m away
Cornerhouse Café
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2PQ, UK | Cafe P: 01622 851360
Rating: 4.3 (107) Price Level:
Lovely little cafe (pretty much the only one in the village), in a gorgeous historic building. You can sit inside and outside (with dogs allowed only outside). Apple pie was gorgeous!
Rating: 4 / 5
Ordered a mocha however it was so sweet I was only able to have a few sips. The bagel however was soft and lots of creamy cheese which is really nice. I had the salmon bagel and it was nice. Edit review : went back for brunch had the mocha again but this time asked for half sugar and it was perfect . Again had the salmon bagel was still really nice .
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Dog & Bear Hotel - 43m away
- The Co-operative Lenham - 50m away
- The Chequers Fish Bar - 35m away
- The Square Fish Café - 28m away
- Homebake - 53m away