Botolphs Bridge Inn Pub & Restaurant in Shepway

Off the beaten track, friendly, lovely views, breakfast looked fabulous. ( looking at others) very popular.

Wanted to take my mother somewhere for lunch so we went to Botolphs Bridge Inn. What a fabulous pub the food was home cooked and absolutely amazing. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere was great. We will definitely be going back there is so much more food we wish to try it was a hard choice as everything looked fabulous.

Lovely food wheel chair access 👍

Amazing little pub, if you're passing you must stop for lunch or a breakfast We had lunch one day saw the breakfast menu and went back yesterday Friendly staff. Freshly cooked food Highly recommend

I had to cancel today for 2 . When I got there

Another great meal and evening spent at this pub. Food was lovely and tasty, good prices and large portions. Even made a child’s sized pudding especially for me! Staff couldn’t have been more attentive and friendly. We always visit here when staying at the local campsite. Will be back again, thank you.

Brilliant welcome on arrival. Friendly staff, very knowledgable on menu. Food was amazing. Plenty of choice on the menu. Home cooked not out of the microwave. Between the 4 of us eating we had various options which were all tasty and well presented. Definitely would come back.

A lunch time pub treat while staying at the Daleacre camp site. A lovely country Inn, a nice friendly atmosphere and surprisingly good home cooked food at very reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend a meal here if your on your way to the Euro Tunnel

Great place for a meal or a pint.

Had a marvellous Sunday Lunch. Great homemade desserts. They keep their beer really well too! Highly recommended.

Friendly locals pub, but welcoming to tourists. Ale and beer are British pub classics, fine and not too fancy.

It's a genuine non fancy pub and all the better for it. It's like pubs used to be; a bit tired decor but it makes up with good simple food and a friendly welcome. I actually thought "I wish I were a local" as it's a very genuine place. Ideal to sit and chat. Not for those who want fancy. But if you want a pie and a pint in good company you will struggle to better.

It's a genuine non fancy pub and all the better for it. It's like pubs used to be; a bit tired decor but it makes up with good simple food and a friendly welcome. I actually thought "I wish I were a local" as it's a very genuine place. Ideal to sit and chat. Not for those who want fancy. But if you want a pie and a pint in good company you will struggle to better.

Stopped for a pint nice little pub. Looked very popular for food but I didn't eat on this occasion. Car park is small. Patio garden.

Stopped for a pint nice little pub. Looked very popular for food but I didn't eat on this occasion. Car park is small. Patio garden.

Tip top,if you fancy a sunday breakfast, this is a little gem, well worth a jolly 😊 out, service starts 😀 from 9-30,well worth a visit 😀

Great pub, honest food at a good price. Will be back.

We had 2 evening meals and a breakfast the food was delicious, reasonably price and very good portion sizes. Would recommend a visit for the food. The chef is doing a fabulous job. The young bar staff were helpful and friendly. The decor needs a little refresh.

Third time we have used the pub and restaurant! We were on holiday with family and went back. Amazing food and good value for money!!

We normally come here for dinner when we come down to are caravan that we own and it was lovely but this time we ended up leaving angry we heard the bar stuff talking about us to the point even the chef come to the kitchen door to look at us all because when we ordered our favourite soup from here they gave us brown bread and I asked if they had any white bread because my autistic son don’t like anything but white bread they replied it be 30 mins wait , I feel so upset because we normally love it there but we felt so uncomfortable

Popped in for a couple of drinks mid afternoon. Lovely people behind the bar.

Great food, good value, pub could do with a little cleaning brightening up.

We live in Folkestone and popped down for Sunday lunch today as we do every now and then Food was amazing Plenty of it and hot Great roast as always and specials Staff maybe need to be a little more attentive We sat there with empty plates for around 25 minutes after main completed whilst they re arranged tables etc etc and just kept walking by time and time again No ask of how meal was ended up getting up and asking staff what table i was sitting at so i could pay at the bar overall lovely food so would still recommend going here

I popped in today with a couple of family members for some lunch and it was amazing great presentation and food was cooked to perfection the little touches made all the difference I had the smoked haddock and crumble and I was very impressed with the presentation the young lady that served us was very polite and even checked everything was OK half way through the meal nothing was to much trouble for her even though they was very busy I will definitely be back when I'm down again I would definitely recommend

Today, I treated myself and my son to a great pub lunch, we decided to try a mixture of starters, and we were not disappointed by the potion size and quality of the food. The staff were very welcoming and happy to have a chat. I will definitely be having food here again.

Lovely pub tucked away from the main road, so lovely and quiet

We came in for lunch and so glad we did. We checked that we could bring our dog in and the lovely bar lady said yes, in the bar area which was ok with us. She came over and asked if we wanted water for the pooch and had a couple of treats in her pocket to give to doggo. We didn't have to get up off our bums to order drinks or food either, she took our drinks and food order. Hubby had steak and chips which was perfectly cooked and I had lasagna which was also delicious (empty plates from us,) Portions are generous and everything was freshly cooked and hot. Price wise it was good value for money and if we are in that area again we'll definitely be back.

Fantastic little pub / restaurant in Hythe. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Everyone knows everyone. And if your not local they make you feel welcome. Food is lovely and the amount you get is well worth the money you pay for. Piping hot and very tasty.

Lunchtime snack and drinks. Friendly staff ,quick service . Large freshly made sandwiches very well filled & beautifully presented with side salad, crisps or chips. Well kept ales especially Speckled Hen. Dog friendly. Made to feel welcome.

First time there rather impressed great will be going back

We went as a walk in for a Sunday roast. Considering it was bank holiday Sunday it was very quiet. The roast beef seemed a bit plasticky. The veg portions were very small. I only realised I had cabbage as it was under a piece of beef. There were 3 very small quarters of roast potatoes and one yorkshire pudding. It wasn't the best. They close Monday's, even bank holiday Mondays.

This is a lovely pub, like its in the middle of nowhere and yet its a very busy place, we sat outside in the lovely sunshine before going inside to eat, lovely staff, lovely food, what more could you ask for! We also had a homemade Sunday Roast and lasagne here and both were outstanding. Highly recommend.

We stopped here for Sunday lunch after reading the reviews online and the pub didn’t disappoint! We had a lovely warm and friendly greeting followed by 3 amazing roast dinners; one lamb, one beef and one nut roast. All 3 arrived quickly and tasted amazing and the plates were piled high. We were so impressed we used our ‘second stomachs’ to also have a dessert each; a knickerbocker glory and 2 crumbles of the day and these were delicious too! The pub is set among the marshes and has some beautiful walks in a very tranquil setting.We got there at midday and when we left it was very busy which is a testament to how great this little pub is. We will definitely be back when in the area again. Well worth a visit.

Lovely friendly pub. Food was generous and delicious.

I checked the pub timings at the Botolph Bridge Inn which stated open until 2200 last food 2000. I walked from the campsite to the pub with the dog and got there around 2020. When I ordered a drink there were still people in the restaurant side and the girl behind the bar seemed very friendly and I had no issue whatsoever. I sat down at the table and around 2050/55 the group having their meal left and I heard the waitress say they weren't having a desert. They left and within 5 minutes or so the restaurant was clear and all the lights went off on that side. I was about to finish my second pint and was going to ask for another however I said to the girl behind the bar " Are you closing" and she shrugged her shoulders and lifted her hands up and said, "Well Yeah" as though I was stupid and stating the obvious. I let that go and finished off the bit of beer I had left in the glass got the dog and before I left I asked, for future reference, if the bar always closed early and she said well when there's no one in the boss said we can close. I now feel as though I am a no-one. Wow!!. If she had had the common courtesy to say look were going to close soon do you want another drink before we do I would have probably said well no thanks but to say what she did was not acceptable I certainly didn't feel like a valued customer. By the time I had walked out the front door and gone round to the road lights were all off and she was locking the doors. Mass exodus.

Great pub and very friendly staff

Went for a meal last night 6 of us with an open mind,all I can say was what a cracking meal large portions and extremely tasty good honest pub grub,everything is freshly cooked and homemade,the puddings are to die for,really friendly owners,would recommend this place

Good pub food - they accommodated us despite being a bit busy and we had not booked! They are very welcoming to dogs too - what’s not to like!?

Good value, good food, nice service. I had 2 courses, my husband had 3 courses, 2 drinks each was under £70. Would recommend

stopped here for sunday lunch today . was not great food . 3 rock hard potatoes frozen veg probably a frozen roast meal out of a box never again we payed the bill but should have not we are to nice 2 out of ten yuk

Very nice Pint. Plus excellent Baguette lunch.

All lovely, food was good, friendly staff and welcoming, and I think dog friendly too, small carpark but enough room xx

Reviews online said it was dog friendly. It was. Two well behaved ones and ours .. 😃we arrived with ten minutes of kitchen service remaining. But we weren't hassled. Good menu and specials board. Competitive prices, the quality was amazing and portions generous. Selection of drinks though we only had lager. We parked on site with any issues, but if it is busy it may not be so easy. Afterwards, as you're on the marsh, you can explore many footpaths, with a recommended walk to the castle and some ruins as well

Almost empty when we visited but a friendly welcome from the staff. No WiFi which shouldn't define it but unusual nowadays. Only had a drink today.

The first time we visited here as we were staying just down the road at the Daleacres Motorhome and Caravan site. First impressions were not impressive as the curtains looked creased and unironed,seating didn’t look clean,no condiments on the table. My wife ordered liver and bacon and when that turned up it was swimming in gravey,potato was sloppy (bacon and liver was nice) but still not salt and pepper put on table. I had pie mash and veg,pie meat was tough,pastry disintegrated so was very disappointing as pie is my favourite dinner. Desserts were lovely I have banoffee pie and the wife had pear and apple crumble. Overall disappointing lunch meal as it could have been so much better.

We had a pie and lamb with mint gravy. Food was really delicious. Service was good as well. Definitely comming back one day!

Lots of staff busy. but neeeded organisation we left after 20 mins of no drink or orders taken or acknowledgment of be with you soon..this is positive criticism i work in trade. Have some one taking orders. Someone doing drinks, someone bringing food , customers all round were complaining. Its a shame as its been chaos last 3 times we been in. Previously a 5 star review. I left and won't be returning. Avoid the grumpy mother in law who works sundays

Called in for lunch on a rainy, miserable day after a wet walk along the Royal Military Canal. Our welcome was as warm and friendly as the cosy atmosphere inside. There was a good choice on the menu which were all reasonably priced. Our meals were well-cooked, presented and piping hot and my wife's Gluten Free diet did not cause any problems. Would certainly recommend.

Stopped in for lunch, had ham egg and chips and lasagne and chips witha side of garlic bread, the lasagne was lovely. Good price, friendly staff. Worth a visit.

We was staying at hythe imperial and my mum recommended this place to eat. What a lovely little find a real gem of a place. Lovely friendly atmosphere, lovely food and lovely warm fire. Will definitely be coming Back.

Lamb roast was really good , would go there again , had a nice time

Friendly staff. Lovely sandwiches.

We came here after a muddy walk locally. The staff were so lovely and accommodating. Despite being really busy due to lots of people coming for Christmas lunches they seated us and let us order light bites from the menu. The staff were really friendly

Food was excellent ,service was good ,little slow to start

Very good traditional food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere as a local Inn and popular with locals and visitors. Recommended.

Great little old pub in the countryside. Helpful staff. Great menu options and quality.

Not many people in so not much in the way of atmosphere. Beef, bacon and port pie absolutely delish. Cottage pie was good with loads of cheese melted over the top. We were full up after that so didn't have dessert.

This was one of the worst meals we have ever had in a local pub poor ingredients badly cooked food was not served at the same time very disappointing

Tolles Lokal mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Alleine das Ambiente ist einen Besuch wert. Sehr zu empfehlen ist das Frühstück am Sonntag. Wir waren einen Abend hier und auch zu einem Frühstück. Der Campingplatz ist fußläufig bei gutem Wetter zu erreichen. Allerdings ist die Straße ohne Fußweg und sehr eng.

We were staying locally at new beach caravan site and didn’t fancy going to the carvery next door and after asking for a few recommendations we came across Boltophs Bridge inn. We called on the Saturday and was able to get a table booked for Sunday. We ended up arriving ahead of hour before our booked time and were prepared to wait as it was down to us that we arrived early. We were shown to our table and sat and had a drink before ordering our food at 3pm which is when we had booked the table for. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was brilliant. My only thing which is personal to me is that I would have preferred crispier roast potatoes but that does not take away from the fact that it was a delicious Sunday roast. The puddings were from the special board and they were lovely too. Would definitely return next time we are in the area

This is a local pub haven’t been here for many years, fancied eating a Sunday roast out so booked a table. When we got there, there was no staff around we was standing at the bar for a good 10 mins before any staff showed up, took us to our table took our order for drinks and then meals. Now all our family love Gravy but our dinners came out swimming in it the the potatoes, Yorkshire, parsnips and burnt stuffing was swimming, they brought out to small dished of veg which was cooked ok and a bowl of cheesy cauliflower and Broccoli. Was not asked if we wanted any condiments, and wished they left the Gravy off and brought out in a Gravy boat. Iv had worse dinners but Iv had better to be honest. We decided to have pudding I had Jam roll poly and custard to take away which was a very heavy sponge, not really any jam in it, my daughters was ok and my grandsons was ok, unfortunately my husbands was awful he asked for a banoffee cheesecake which was nothing of the sort, it was a very small glass bowl with some biscuit in the bottom with a sloppy banana tasting something that hadn’t set with a load of chocolate powder sprinkled on top there was no banana or caramel type toffee that you would normally have as part of banoffee. Yes we should have told them but we didn’t. Maybe it was just an off day for them shame really as we won’t go back just no atmosphere, not a lot of staff or interaction no asking if we wanted any condiments yes we could of asked but shouldn’t have to. I don’t know just disappointed really as had good reports and looking at the pictures at their food they show on the website, was nothing like what we got!!

We asked mandy and dave to help us out with a funeral buffet for our mum it exceeded our expections thankyou x

Very disappointing. Not busy when we visited but an hour's wait for roast lunch with no explanation for the delay nor any apology. No lamb roast available, one very small Yorkshire pud, small veg portions, (frozen?) spuds and watery gravy.

Been here a few times with different family members. Its loud yet peaceful. Its full of characters who remind me what pubs are about. The staff are very friendly full of smiles and joy. The pimms is out of this World...my wife loves them. Loads of fruit. They also take the blue light card which is unusual for a pub and well received. Give it a go.

First time visiting the pub today and enjoyed a delicious roast lamb dinner. Food and service both great. Dog friendly and friendly locals.

So disappointed by our visit … I had asked on Fb and my friends somewhere they could recommend to celebrate our 40th anniversary with our family and this came out top and I was so looking g forward to a really lovey meal with our family. Alas this didn’t happen We arrived and waited a while to have our order taken but it’s a Sunday and we were talking so l appreciate you were busy. However the meals were way below standard in our opinion with two being sent back! One was my grandsons who is I must say a professional when it comes to burgers. The beef burger was ordered but a lamb burger arrived. Whilst it was taken back when the waitress returned she actually argued with my daughter over the fact that it was a beef burger with seasoning in it! My daughter had actually tried the burger and went oh that’s lamb! I think most people know the difference between a lamb and beef burger and the one served was defiantly lamb. The other meal to go back was my husbands he had ordered a pork loin … to say the pork loin was overdone was in fact an understatement it was almost impossible to cut it had to be ‘ripped apart and he did try it and said it was so tough he couldn’t chew it. When the meal had been delivered we had to ask for the vegetables for my husbands dinner and also for the cauliflower cheese which was advertised on the menu and which accompanied the roast dinners. After the meals were sent back The waitress returned and huffed if you want another meal cooked it will be 30minutes for it to be cooked …. This is not satisfactory. I have worked in many kitchens and foh and when a meal is returned to the kitchen you normally put that tables new order to the top of the pile to replace the unsatisfactory one - perhaps this was done I don’t know I wasn’t in the kitchen but with the service up to this point not very good at all the two people whose meal had been returned decided not to reorder. So all in all a poor choice for our 40th wedding anniversary, your foh waitress needs to learn not to argue with customers, she may be right or she may be wrong but at the end of the day as we know the customer is always right or that’s what I was taught. I am disappointed to write this review as I think we are all working hard for our living, however when people are spending their hard earnt money they want good service and a good meal which wasn’t forthcoming on this occasion

Did a bit of research as we wanted a proper Ploughman's lunch and Botolph's Bridge was recommended. It didn't disappoint! Although it was busy the service was friendly and the food was excellent. Daughter had lasagne which was also fab. Would definitely come back again!

My husband and I always visit this lovely establishment and the service we receive is always outstanding. The bar staff and Mandy the Landlady are most exceptional, absolutely amazing. Nothing is to much trouble, the food is delicious and really well priced along with the drinks. We thoroughly recommend this lovely friendly pub. I’ve just read an awful review of the family that visited on the 13th August, we were in the pub at the very same time, actually just a couple of tables away. They did nothing but complain about everything from the service to the food! Probably to get their bill down! So rude to the staff and Landlady, no manners whatsoever. I sincerely hope they don’t return as they put people off going there!

Must say very disappointed after this came recommended. Had to call a waitress over to be served, when the food arrived it was luke warm at best. Plate full of gravy. Service seemed like we were a hindrance to them. Overall would not go back

This is an excellent place to eat great menu friendly staff good choice of vegetarian and vegan meals this is also a dog friendly pub x

Always a friendly welcome excellent beer and reasonably priced menu food is excellent value tasty and good portion size

A lovely family pub with a good selection of food. All the food was really lovely and hot.Friendly staff! We will definitely be back again.

Wow. This was an amazing find. I think we could have stayed in the area for another month & still not got bored of the menu. Food was outstanding.. prices were great.. portion sizes great. Every member of staff so friendly & welcoming. We are looking forward to coming back to the area just to visit this pub again!!! Great job to all of you that work there!!

A real English pub and food was amazing. 10 off us walked inn on Good Friday and drinks & food Wish we had a local place like this near us

Lunch We dropped in for lunch today. I must have passed this place hundreds of times in the past and never been in. Today we were in the area and wanted to eat. They had only just opened when we got there, that wasnt a...

My friend & I came for lunch. Turned up at around 11.45 only to be greeted by a very obnoxious man behind the bar. With a raised voice he said rudely ‘what are you doing here?’. Basically he shuffled us out the pub and shut...

We arrived with no booking and were seated immediately. Although it was quite busy our food came out quite quickly. And we had two family members that were late but their food didn't come too much later. All day breakfast plus a variety of baguettes...

Visited for the first time with my in-laws, who are local, on a Sunday lunchtime. They had booked, which is advisable, as it does seem popular and busy. NB You need to book by phone, as there isn't a website facility to book. It was...

We weee staying in the caravan park just down the road and had been told about this place so thought we would drop in. Good old fashioned pub/restaurant, met with a smile and a warm welcome, which was nice. Good selection to choose from on...

Quick stop. Lovely staff, good service but some of the food was not great value for money. Would return though because it was good overall

Decided too treat my mum too Sunday lunch, when we arrived it took near too 10minutes too even be acknowledged by the barmaid on shift even tho she had made eye contact on many occasions in the time waiting too place our order the what...

We were disappointed with our lunch. No roast beef on the menu. We both went for lamb which was quite tough and very fatty. Our bill was not correct but this was sorted. We would not return however it was very busy

50th anniversary meal for 13 people, loved the food, service and all cooked beautifully. Fantastic, everyone loved it. Everyone who served us was a credit, shame we couldn't thank the chef. Our 3rd visit in a month, won't be our last.

We come here every year, normally for lunch, this time dinner. Chicken burgers - Still Amazing! Everything else a little disappointing. My wife ordered stuffed peppers and was given a starter equivalent by mistake. She’d had this dish before and was seriously disappointed with flavour...

We first visited for a drink in the garden and was pleasantly surprised by the prices. We then booked in for lunch and was again pleasantly surprised by the choice available on the menu. I had read reviews and knew the food was mostly home...

Easy to find even tho off the Main Road. Parked up. Entered and Greeted by a Smiley Face. Given a Two person sitting in nice cool part of the Inn. Ordered From a varied and assorted Menu. Ordered Drinks and gladly chatted while waiting for...

What a lovely place. Rang Botolphs Bridge Inn & Restaurant to book a table. Very pleasant lady answered the phone and said my dog was very welcome. My dog was given her own water bowl and some treats, which I thought was a lovely gesture....

Lovely meal, nice surroundings.

Booked table for a return visit to this pub restaurant. Arrived and the service was very slow took ages to get a drink had to go to the bar ourselves and order. Food was very disappointing and took a long time to come out the...

The food at Botolphs Brige was really great had roast Dinner there really recommend it

My husband and I ate here last week and had a lovely time. We had a lovely welcome from the barman and a couple of locals. The food was plentiful and very tasty. We had prawns and garlic mushrooms to start, followed by sirloin steak...

I love this place. Good meals and friendly service. Often use it for special occasions. Lovely to sit outside in the summer. Highly recommended.

Great value for the Sunday lunch. They were busy and had to wait too long for meal. Staff were pleasant though.

Good food. Slow, slow, slow service. Visited for Sunday lunch. To be fair it was busy, but to wait one hour for the main course, and another 35 minutes for a desert. Not acceptable. Our meals only arrived when I asked (not cimplained) for both courses. At least the food was good.

Brilliant pub excellent food fantastic staff

Nice and helpful staff. Decent pub food.

Great family friendly pub Our roasts were amazing. Highly recommend Botolphs Bridge Inn

Great staff and very helpful. The food was good pub fare. An enjoyable evening.

Lovely meal and great beer. Very welcoming.

Nice, friendly country pub serving well cooked pub grub, very tasty!