Boys Hall in Ashford

The food is excellent and there is a good selection of rather good wines ranging in price from 'sensible' to 'eye-watering' :-) We started with a bottle of the house sparkling wine (Penstock) which was all it claimed to be - light and refreshing - served in the comfortable lounge area. The dining room was a little noisy - perhaps because of the high ceiling and hard floors, but it was crowded so perhaps that's understandable. I started with the red mullet - beautifully cooked and nicely de-boned. My main of sea-bream from the grill was quite superb - and I can recommend the crispy potatoes. Dessert was a chocolate mousse - smooth and full of flavour. And this is what one might expect from a restaurant operating at this level - excellent ingredients, cooked well. What made this celebration meal special, though, was the service. I have eaten at lots of restaurants and I have never had better service. I regret I can't remember the name of the guy who served us, but both he and his colleague (she was from Hungary and was a big fan of Tokaj) were professional, friendly and contributed a lot to our enjoyment of an excellent meal - thanks to both of you!

Fantastic evening meal. Staff were very helpful and had good recommendations. The service was delightful, just the right amount of attention without being too intrusive. Would highly recommend!

We had an excellent lunch, everything was perfect. Food and staff could not be faulted.

We had a lovely Sunday roast at Boys Hall, the food was fresh and the carrots were amazing, no idea what they did to them but was excellent. Everything was lovely, the staff were so friendly and well trained they would literally bend over backwards for you. We ordered 3 desserts as we could not choose.

Went for a friends birthday and the food was sublime. Service outstanding. Ambiance beautiful and relaxing.. we all thoroughly enjoyed it. I had mussels for my starter and they were absolutely delicious.. succulent, juicy and perfectly cooked and OMG the sauce! I could happily drink it!! My friend and I had the porterhouse which we agreed was the best we had for a long time. Packed with flavour. Juicy, tender, it really stood out. The local potatoes as a side were delicious .. innovative idea which works so well. Plus greens with smoked butter were great too. Our waiter was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and attentive. Wine top notch.. 10 out of 10! I suffer from some potentially life-threatening food allergies, and having notified them well in advance, and liaise with them around what I could and couldn’t eat, I was able to enjoy my meal in total confidence without any issues! Which really makes such a difference when you’re able to fully relax and enjoy a meal rather than potentially play Russian roulette. They were extremely attentive on the allergy front. Currently, just in the process of booking up our next trip ..

Fantastic little hotel. Amazing food and service. Would definitely recommend

Visited the restaurant here for a dinner reservation. Food was delicious, well presented and had good portion sizes. There was a good amount of choices including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. It's nice that the produce is locally sourced and seasonal. Service is excellent and all the staff are very polite and attentive. The building and surrounding grounds are beautiful and well landscaped.

First visit to the restaurant, service was first class especially Lily who couldn’t have been more attentive. Food was exceptional had amazing steak, lamb dish and fish. Wines were delicious and would recommend the dessert cocktails. Ambience was perfect will definitely return.

Quite simply the most luxurious, beautiful, friendly and relaxing place we have been ❤️

Returning once more to dine. Absolutely our favourite place to eat. Food and service always top class.

We went for dinner to celebrate my husbands birthday. The food was delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive and although it was busy, they were more than happy to stop and chat with us throughout the service. Just the most beautiful place, atmosphere and food. Highly recommend.

First class service, beautiful surroundings and excellent food.

Visited for a family 21st birthday brunch. Absolutely beautiful venue with wonderful gardens and lovely friendly staff. We had a wonderful few hours here. Food was delicious, top quality and I assume locally sourced. Just a few little niggles (for future) we had a long wait for our breakfast, which was fine as there were 6 of us so we were happy conversing whilst we waited. 3 out of the 6 of us had hard/overcooked poached eggs (we would have said something had it not been a special occasion). Despite adding in the booking that it was a special occasion, it would have been a nice touch to have offered her a small token of acknowledgement, even just to wish her happy birthday. When we sat outside for drinks after breakfast, there were no seat pads on the chairs. This was fine, but when the staff began to lay the cushions out on other tables, they were not offered to us, they were just left on the seating to the side for us. So we helped ourselves - little touches.

Had an excellent lunch in the bar

Once again, a most enjoyable lunch with some lovely food. Although the service is very professional and attentive, just found that 3 waiters ( on 3 separate occasions each) asking how we were getting on was slightly too much.

Amazing food in a stunning setting. High recommend. We’ll be back!

We had a really great meal. The food was delicious and service excellent.

Excellent food and service thank you

We had an amazing lunch at Boys Hall on the 7th May for my husband’s birthday. It was our first visit and certainly won’t be our last. Front of house, waiters and waitresses were welcoming, friendly and extremely knowledgable, but also displayed a genuine enthusiasm for everything on the menu, including helping pair wines with different courses. The service was only topped by the first class food, much of the menu drawing from local produce and this was evident in the fresh ingredients used to produce a particularly delicious meal! Every course was perfection along with some snacks for a pre-starter!! I would highly recommend Boys Hall and will definitely be returning!!

A beautifully curated space for eating and sleeping. Dreamy English garden. It is clear much love has gone into creating this idyllic haven. It is a joy to eat in the main glass encased restaurant. Food and Service very good. Looking forward to al fresco dining in the summer.

We experienced lunch and a tour of the hotel and grounds. The building is an exceptional and glorious blend of ancient and modern set in beautiful grounds. The staff are special. A superb blend of bright, helpful and knowledgeable - they knew the building, their offerings as well as the wine and food, to a rare degree. A marked cut above anything like the average. Finally, the food: every course we ate or saw was Michelin star level plus it was served piping hot in a delicious and elegantly laid out. The wine list is excellent in spread and quality. It is expensive and worth more. Their "pub" also looks like a great place for a summer or winter pint!

Beautiful venue and great food.Staff are delightful.

A great evening and dinner to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary. The staff made sure we felt very special. Ten out of ten all round.

We had both heard good things about Boys Hall so as our 5th Anniversary was coming up we decided to book a table for Sunday Rosst. The gardens around Boys Hall are stunning, and the building itself is beautiful. We were seated in the restaurant, a sun-filled room with exposed wooden beams. Service was impeccable and there was certainly no shortage of staff on hand. The food arrived quickly, beautifully presented, hot and delicious. Every mouthful was a treat. Our roast was followed by a rhubarb gateaux with blood orange sorbet and then an espresso on the terrace. Thank you Boys Hall for making our celebration so perfect!

Wondeful place we went for sunday lunch

We didn’t expected that! Looking for a place to go on a Sunday evening on Boxing Day a friend recommended to drive to Ashford. From what I remember, it's not exactly "the-place-to-be", so we were a bit skeptical. However, we managed to get a reservation, so we wanted to at least give it a try. The hotel is located in a pretty Tudor house, and the entire complex looks very well-maintained. The welcome was exceptionally friendly. Later, both the food and the entire service staff impressed us. The ambiance in the restaurant is modern, cozy, and the prices are reasonable. We'll definitely be back!

We had both heard good things about Boys Hall so as our 5th Anniversary was coming up we decided to book a table for Sunday Rosst. The gardens around Boys Hall are stunning, and the building itself is beautiful. We were seated in the restaurant, a sun-filled room with exposed wooden beams. Service was impeccable and there was certainly no shortage of staff on hand. The food arrived quickly, beautifully presented, hot and delicious. Every mouthful was a treat. Our roast was followed by a rhubarb gateaux with blood orange sorbet and then an espresso on the terrace. Thank you Boys Hall for making our celebration so perfect!

Boys Hall is a lovely building with great outside space. The food and service were both excellent, and we also enjoyed well made cocktails in the lounge area which is a cool room with lots of period character. Will definitely come again.

We had a lovely meal in a beautiful setting. Looking forward to going back in the future

This was our second stay. Excellent in every way. Our room was available when we arrived. Service and food very good. The light in our room (Bishops Quarter) was amazingly clean considering how intricate it is. Daisy who served us dinner was very helpful and friendly. Could not fault her service. We are certainly coming back

The real hidden gem. Stunning garden, relaxing atmosphere and good food and drink selection.

Our experience was mixed... The venue is beautiful and we particularly enjoying a drink in the bar area. We were warmly welcomed... our table was not ready, so we were invited into the bar for pre-drink. Bar staff were also welcoming. Once in the restaurant, Table waiting staff were attentive to begin with, however, towards the end of our meal, they were busy clearing up and we did feel forgotten... no "Would you like any thing else, coffee?". We had been offered desert which we chose not to and then service dropped off. I sent my starter back (asparagus tart) as the asparagus was very tough, the bottom ends and I could not get my knife through it. Staff were very apologetic and chef's apologies also given. I was offered the same starter or different and I opted for the mullet. My husband had the lamb for his main and it was on the fatty side. So very disappointed on the whole. This was a special present from my sister who bought us the voucher and we had really been looking forward to it. We did think that a drink on the house could have been given or something to compensate for our dining experience. Kind regards, Jenny & Alan Mathie

I recently celebrated my wife's birthday there, with a dinner for our little family. My 17 months old daughter loved her meal so much. The service was superb, the mean was fantastic. It was a really lovely experience, look forward to being back there soon.

Great dining experience, very helpful team for organising a birthday celebration. Will come back again for sure!

it was a lovely stay, very comfortable and great food

We came to celebrate my husband's birthday. Everything about Boys Hall was perfect, even the weather. Service is exceptional. Having grown up in Willesborough, Boys Hall had always intrigued me. It has been wonderful to finally get inside. We shall be back. Thank you for everything.

Absolutely delicious food. Service was fantastic and the venue is incredible. The staff arranged a ‘happy anniversary’ dish for us. Highly recommend

Another excellent meal at Boys Hall . service from the front desk to the final bill was attentive and friendly. The food ,in this case the lamb and steak, were perfect.

Delicious food; friendly attentive staff; beautiful gardens and historic building; calm ambiance.

Superb! It was the 2nd time my husband and I have eaten at Boys Hall, and as previously, not disappointed. The gentleman who looked after us was absolutely brilliant. He made recommendations, which were just perfect.

Staff were very attentive to our needs, as it was our first visit we were given a guided tour of the Hall and its history. All staff very polite and attended to the table before being asked every time . Food was fantastic and the only thing I could fault about the whole experience was we could probably of eaten a bigger portion . Overall we would highly recommend.

Was treated for one night stay as a birthday present and I was not disappointed. The room was absolutely beautiful (we stayed in the De Bois) it was bright, clean and just lovely. We then had dinner in the restaurant, and the food was 5 ⭐ the service was excellent and the setting just gorgeous. Will definitely revisit and be recommending to friends and family.

A little gem on my doorstep.. fabulous food.. I had breakfast there with a friend and then went back in the afternoon and sat in the lounge with my husband enjoying some mulled wine .. literally a few minutes walk from my house..

The setting is outstanding The meal was amazing The atmosphere was fabulous The staff were knowledgeable, friendly, couldn't do enough for you. Looking forward to coming back soon

Another wonderful experience at Boys Hall. Food and service both top notch and by lucky timing the magnificent wysteria on the Hotel was in full bloom.

You never disappoint. Great food & service. Beautiful building & grounds.

My wife and I visited for lunch and from start to finish the service was fantastic. Staff were attentive and checked all the food for the things my wife cannot eat , even before asking. Stunning location and easy to park. We will be back

This is my 2nd time back to dine at Boys Hall and it did not disappoint. The staff here are amazing, so friendly and attentive. We had the most fabulous meal. I would love to come and stay one day, but hope they make some rooms dog friendly.

We had a wonderful meal, the food was exceptional & the service was very warm and friendly, our server Lily was particularly knowledgeable and helpful, I would thoroughly recommend Boys Hall.

Very impressive all round, the service, the presentation and quality of the breakfast was exceptional. The setting and interior decor was luxury. Look forward to visiting again.

Fantastic service, great food and a wonderful building. The location is not what you would expect but it did not detract from our experience at all. We did not stay and so cannot comment on the rooms.

I recently celebrated my birthday in the private dinning room. The food was fabulous and the service was absolutely excellent! Tom, our extraordinary waiter, and the team, went above and beyond to ensure the day was very special. Well done Brad and Christine. You have delivered a jewel to the Ashford area which I can’t praise highly enough.

Four of us went for lunch for my wife’s birthday. The food and service was superb. We’ve dined at many fine restaurants but Boys Hall is right up there for superb quality and service. Definitely be back soon!

This was our second visit, the first in July for our wedding anniversary lunch, this time an evening meal for my 50th. On both occasions, the food was phenomenal and the service fantastic. A perfect venue for a special occasion.

I enjoyed my breakfast very much service brilliant my husband no so but he's a cafe man lol he did comment on your staff how lovely thay was only the young girls trainers were very dirty it let her down i will be visiting again for lunch coffee etc it's a stunning place the wisteria out side and decor is stunning thank you ill be leaving him at home x

We had lunch there and we simply had the best time. Little gem, with excellent food and service. Would def recommend

We had been to theatre in Canterbury and called in for dinner The end of a perfect day, good service, good food and have already booked for our return with our family

We had a lovely lunch from a wide range of options and were served by a very professional waitress.

A lovely oasis within easy drive of London, M20, Channel Tunnel. The room was gorgeous with lovely comfy bed and excellent quality pillows and bed linen. The only reason for marking room 4 star is that while there was space there was no shelf or similar in the shower room for toiletry bags which meant we had to leave them on the floor or duck back through the quirky doorway to the bedroom and leave them there. The food was faultless and absolutely delicious. The service excellent throughout.

Lovely ambience and service. Food was very good and the cosy sitting rooms are ideal to sit back and enjoy an aperitif or coffee/tea afterwards to extend your visit. Plenty of parking and a lovely choice for an upmarket dining experience in Ashford. Winter is lovely with rich furnishings in the lounge and fires burning.

Fantastic location, cosy interiors and friendly staff. We ate at the restaurant which is excellent and stayed overnight. Gorgeous garden, will definitely return to play croquet.

We visited Boys Hall for Sunday lunch and it was excellent. The food was very fresh and cooked to perfection. The service was attentive but not obtrusive. They even made a special chocolate plate for mum's birthday, a lovely suprise! We had a lovely walk around the grounds afterwards to cap off a perfect day.

Exceptional service, food and location. All in all a wonderful dining experience. Definitely returning.

Didn't stay as we are local but went for anniversary dinner, can be pricey but excellent quality and service. The porterhouse steak is highly recommended

My daughter got married in Maidstone last weekend and we chose Boys-Hall for all our families lodgings. Everything was first class. The rooms were beautiful and unique. Most importantly comfortable. We had special needs for the wedding, we had hair stylist, photography etc coming on wedding morning. They accommodated our every need. The food in the restaurant was fantastic and the staff was attentive and accomodating. I can’t say enough about the service we recieved and genuine care for our family. Amazing place to stay. Thank you Boys Hall you Made my daughter’s dream come true

Lovely staff and super food. We will be back soon hopefully.

Absolutely awesome can't say more have booked 4th of April next year for a black tie dinner in private dining room.

Birthday family meal booked by myself well in advance for 6.30pm. I then nearer the time , asked to add another family member increasing the number of guests from 4 to 5. Thought more more of it until we arrived on time to be told no booking was made . A staff member had changed the booking to a lunch time and I had no knowledge. The staff handled the situation well after initially being told there was no booking for dinner . They placed us in the snug and the food and service was excellent. Was a nice evening however I would have like to be in the restaurant as the atmosphere and surrounding was what I had booked . I am disappointed but the staff made a big effort to correct their error . Thank you

This place boasts a fantastic location and a beautifully maintained classic interior. While they don’t offer afternoon tea, they do serve a delightful selection of coffee, tea, and cakes, all of which are absolutely delicious. The staff is incredibly professional and attentive. Just a heads-up, it’s recommended to make a reservation for lunch and dinner, though no booking is required for coffee or tea in the lounge area.

Amazing location Great food Super nice staff

We had a delicious family lunch in delightful surroundings (The Snug) with friendly and attentive staff. Thank you 🙏🏼

Food excellent service and Tom outstanding

Amazing hotel with bundles of history and character. Food is delicious, and rooms are spectacular. Staff are also fantastic. Highly recommend

Only had beer and very expensive (small portion) of food

Food and staff excellent, mains portions - O dear are we back to nouvelle cuisine miniscule sizes? Room too warm. Best restrooms I have come across. Well done.

Lovely house and gardens. Attentive and fri

Lovely food, service and ambience.

It was our first visit, to celebrate Mother's Day, and we weren't disappointed. Friendly and professional service, delicious food and beautiful surroundings. It's more expensive than our normal restaurants but still represents excellent value for the quality of the produce and experience. Highly recommended...

What an excellent family meal at Boys Hall! We visited with family as a table of 7. We all had an absolutely wonderful meal. The service was excellent, and food really was fabulous. The portion sizes were really fair, especially the sides. I have to mention how beautifully decorated the restaurant is. It was a tad hot, so I can't wait for some nicer weather to get those doors open. We had a slight wait on food but we were continually updated by staff. We had a meal to remember so thank you all for the hard work that goes into providing an excellent service.

The best roast I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to come back!

Great location, wonderful build/venue and amazing team of staff. Food and drinks were perfect.

We had a lunch at Boys Hall to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. The food was excellent, service was exceptional and we had the best time. The waitress was amazing and made us feel so welcomed.

Perfect celebration lunch for my mum’s 70th birthday in the ‘Snug’ private room. Beautiful decor, great food and excellent service -with a special mention to Tom for helping us set up and being very accommodating and also Ellie for such attentive yet relaxed service throughout our meal -they are both an asset to the team. Thanks again! My mum had a wonderful afternoon :)

Lovely food and atmosphere. Good service

So surprised we have never heard of Boys Hall and it was mentioned to us by a friend who had dined here. After looking at the website, it was too good a venue just for a meal, we turned it into a mini break which turned into a luxury holiday. Thank you to all involved who made our stay so special and very memorable.

This is the best restaurant I have ever eaten in! Food was delicious and I ate things I’ve never tried before so not your usual boring choices … customer service was amazing …friendly helpful staff who were funny charming and knowledgeable about the food they served. It was my husbands birthday and our first time here but definitely won’t be the last !

We were not staying at the hotel but had a delicious lunch, the resturant is very well located and the lovely old building the resturant is located in although large, feels suprisingly intimate. The service at the resturant was brilliant our waiters went the extra mile and really knew the menu and provided a wonderful service. One of the things we really want from a resturant is good service and to eat great food we cannot cook at home. Boys Hall ticked all the boxes for us.

The food was lovely and the service was great. We certainly didn't walk out hungry either.

Delicious wine, lovely atmosphere, excellent service

Boys Hall never fails to deliver. The setting is absolutely magical come rain or shine and the drawing rooms are the perfect place to relax after a meal. We love the cosy bar area and will try the bar food at some point. Food is beautifully presented and the choice of wines will leave you spoilt for choice!

Very English hotel, grounds and restaurant. European style food with English roots. Beautiful restaurant with open wood beam hall.

We had a birthday lunch for my husband, first time we have visited, and it was stunning. The food and service was excellent and setting beautiful. Cant fault any of it, certainly be going back. We did not stay but would like to another time.

Had the most amazing lunch at Boys Hall. Food was fantastic and staff were so accommodating. Very lucky to have such a special place locally.

The wines were good but we were disappointed by the choice of starters and desserts. We ended up with a charcuterie board for starters which was a snack and I wanted to have a dessert but nothing was tempting. Sorry ! But you did ask , not sure I would return in a hurry

Perfect lunch and service could not ask for more thank you

A really lovely place to have a drink and a bite to eat

Visited again for lunch, and once again a lovely experience. The staff were friendly but professional and efficient, the food excellent, and the setting is delightful.

Incredible dinner at Boys Hall! Hidden away in a quiet spot in Ashford, the renovated 17th century house is beautiful with stunning grounds. The food and service were both outstanding. I would highly recommend for any special occasion or if you just fancy treating yourself! 10/10 🤩

Beautiful setting for a Sunday lunch, fabulous food and wonderful service from Daisy. It’s our new favourite local restaurant!

What an amazing and attentive experience we had dining at The Boys Hall. Very warm and friendly welcoming with a cosy atmosphere. Cam was friendly and welcoming and a knowledgeable waiter. He recommended dishes as this was the first time dining here. What amazing locally sourced food and dishes. I would recommend The Boys Hall to anyone. Amazing roast dinner with a side of cauliflower cheese and local English wine to accompany the meal. Thank you to the staff team for making us feel welcome.