Britannia Inn in Shepway - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Popped in here for food one Friday lunchtime, Don’t serve food. Shame. Nice atmosphere and lots of people in!

Went to my friends 60th birthday get together on the 20th august 2022 at this so called welcoming public house. there was at least 20+ people in our group so spent a lot of money there, can i just say i have never been to a most unwelcoming pub in all my life, the landlord and i presume his wife was the most ignorant and rude people i have ever been served by. the land lady did not crack a smile all night except when she was talking to her regular customers, i presume was amos brearly,mr wilks and seph armstrong from emmerdale.im sorry we invaded your pub and ruined your boring life. it was the first and last time we will visit. so sorry some people like to have fun.as soon as we finished our drinks each time she whipped the glasses away as a hurry up and go home, well this comes from all our party of people. you got no fear of us returning and i do believe theres a course on customer skills maybe book one.everyone of our party commented on how rude you were.and knowing how hard things are now would have thought you would be pleased to have the custom but clearly not.will be spending our money in a place where your made to feel welcome .

My word, what a pub, more like a DUB (W). The ultras are some of the best ive ever seen especially Big Mate. The Stella's are magical and Id recommend popping down for a chinwag with the lads at any point. ALSO, you cannot forget the fish finger baguette - it was astonishing. If youre looking for a new set of ultras, the Brit is where its at. Love, peace and pints x.

Popped in for a solo beer and supper, ad was made to feel most welcome. superb pints Spitfire bitter (made me look up all the Shepherd Neame politically-incorrect Spitfire ad's), and a very ample portion of ham eggs & chips. Pleased to see a pub I remember as a youngster looking so good with new owners, and wish them best of luck. Give it a try!

A friendly pub with very friendly locals and a landlord who gave us a good welcome. Food was great: Steak and Mushroom Pie was homemade and delicious. Scampi meal was more than plentiful. Food served from 7pm on the weekday evening we were there. Parking, including 2 disabled spaces.

Very friendly and welcoming landlord Really good pub grub and excellent value Would recommend just check food availability times

What a rare thing. A landlord and landlady that have time for their customers. Haven't felt that welcome in a pub for years. The quiz night was just how you imagine a pub should be - food, drink, friendly atmosphere, a real sense of local community. Thoroughly recommended.

Was staying at Holiday Inn Express nearby and popped down to the Britannia Inn which was only 3 mins away (by car). The staff were very helpful and friendly, and despite not booking managed to fit 4 of us in. The food was straight forward, no nonsense pub food, made locally by the pub. I had the steak and ale pie which was probably the best I've had in many years. Also was inexpensive costing £54 for four people (4 pints of Thatchers, four mains, two deserts and two coffees). Very enjoyable!

I called in here on a wet and windy Friday evening in June. The bar is very small and was very quiet during my visit. The bar maid was unsure at first if food was still available. It was and I ordered the pie of the day which turned out to be my usual choice anyway! Steak and ale! It took some time to arrive but I accepted that it was being cooked fresh. It was really good. Good portion of chips, loads of peas and a very meaty pie served in an individual traditional pie dish. The server who I assumed was the cook, seemed genuinely pleased that I enjoyed her cooking and persuaded me to try a dessert. I chose the chocolate fudge cake with cream that was way too nice!!! Really great food. Loved the spitfire larger too which I assumed was a local brand. Great visit even though it was very quiet.

We stopped in the nearby Holiday inn and wanted a decent size meal as we had been travelling all day. My two kids are quite fussy but there was something on the menu for them and something healthy but of a decent size for us. Lovely home cooked food and friendly service at a reasonable price. If we stay in the area again we will definitely come back.

Lamb shank night at the Britannia, absolutely lovely meal, great friendly service, great value for money. Really friendly pub really felt welcome.

Enjoyed a really delicious English pub lunch here meeting friends who had travelled over on the Eurotunnel from France while we drove down from London. Plenty of parking in a nice countryfied environment just 7 minutes drive from the tunnel and 5 minutes drive out of Hythe. Food was great, beers went down well and the welcoming fire was lit to keep us warm. Landlord put himself out to welcome us even though we arrived before opening time.

My Wife and I were stopping overnight in Folkestone before catching an early Chunnel crossing. We’d lived in Kent 21 years previous and I really fancied a proper pint of Shepherd Neame Spitfire,other beers are available but this one is very good😊 We did the usual and looked on Trip advisor and there are lots of three lettuce leaf and a smattering of gorilla glue on the side type of places if that’s your thing, no, I wanted pub grub. It came as a surprise that literally 0.6 of a mile ( I don’t do kilometres, google it or whatever is used for working such nonsense out)there was an oasis of pub normality, the Britannia, we were suited and booted in the blink of an eye and off down the road. It’s in a great location, there’s a car park and on street parking too. As we entered into the bar there was a crowd of people in there laughing and having a good time and then the big red sign hit me like a failed cricket ball catch, “ look, Hooligans lager”, I couldn’t believe it, after telling the northerners about this miracle elixir, anti ageing liquid,there it was, proud as punch. This brought on a rare moment of contemplation, Hooligans or a couple of Shepherd Neames best. I’m sorry to say I went for the Spitfire,this pub knows how to keep its beers and how to serve them, fanbloodytastic 🍺🍺 We asked to see the menu and as expected there was a great choice of proper pub grub, my wife had the Steak and Kidney pie, it was great, no searching around in a tasteless liquid for the filling, oh no, this was brimming with meat, I’m not sure how many cows went into it, but my Wife thanks you for your sacrifice. I opted for the Britannia burger, fantastic. Nice thick burger, onion rings, cheese and barbecue sauce, I may have missed some ingredients, but it was great. Mine came with a mountain of chips and a nice salad selection so if I wanted to I could pretend I was being health conscious 😊, my wife’s dinner came with a mountain of chips too, and a very generous portion of garden peas that were very tasty too. After my very tasty mains, I decided to go all out and order a pudding,I chose the syrup sponge and of course, custard, loved it. Served piping hot, as in global thermo nuclear hot syrup(as it should be), let’s face it, we’ve all scooped a spoon of syrup/sticky toffee/jam up to our lips and then had the mental discussion as to how painful it was going to be😂, now I know the adults amongst you would be saying,”blow on it, leave it for a few minutes, why didn’t you have ice cream?” But, where’s the fun in that? Did I mention the beer?🍺😊. The publican was a very sociable host and his staff are excellent. Have a look at the menu, give it a go,we loved it. Check the food serving times and if you want fish and chips we were asked to pre order it, ie it wasn’t available at the time of our visit The Britannia 26 Horn Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5SR

Walked downhill from the nearby Holiday Inn Express with a colleague for a few drinks. Very hospitable host and the hand pulled beer was excellent. Intended to eat, but never got round to it! Wasn't busy, but the locals were friendly. The landlord kindly booked us a taxi back to the hotel. Recommended- both the Britannia & the Landlord

Great little pub, love the Spitfire Lager, very tasty... hospitable landlord and friendly customers, will return

On thursday we went to have our monthly "ladies that Lunch" and pick this Inn, the food was lovely, we had two beef & mushroom pies with chips and peas & chicken fillets in breadcrumbs with a salad and chips. Big helpings, food flavours superb. Services was very good has we sat outside as the restaurant was busy with a party of church ladies.

We stopped here for a beer after visiting St. Martin’s church. Plenty of seating inside and out. Very hood service at the bar.Decent pint of Spitfire to quench the thirst. Reasonable bar prices. The pub has a bus stop on either side of the road where the number 10 bus stops . This route runs from Ashford and Folkestone, so no need to drive.

Thanks for the lovely Sunday roast!!! My husband doesn’t eat any other meat just chicken they didn’t have that on the menu but they still prepared one for him which he really enjoyed and kept saying to me I am only going to Britannia for my roast now on.

We went for date night this evening and had a brilliant night the staff are so friendly and the company is so welcoming! The food was soooo good, great portions great prices! Had a lovely few halfs of Shepherd Neame lager! Beautiful...we go here quiet often, always feel welcome and would highly recommend xx thank you for a lovely evening...again.

Nice venue, clean and tidy. Staff very pleasant. Typical Shepherd & Neame premise very expensive. As the nominated driver so not drinking to be changed £3.10 for a Coke spoilt the night.

I have just moved into the area and my friend suggested coming out for the quiz.

Came here to eat after looking on trip advisor for recommendations, didn't want anything too flash just a good honest evening meal. This is what we got, Steak and mushroom pie, chips and peas, plenty of it, no need for a pudding! Washed down with a nice glass of Merlot. Reasonably priced and good easy banter with the landlord. Good location, not far from Hythe town centre. Would definitely return on our next trip to the area.

Guys: just had to give you a review in keeping with the other amazing one’s you deservedly receive.

If your staying in that concrete and plastic mess hotel, waiting for the Channel Tunnel, why not take a walk or drive down Horn Street and sample a home made pie and a pint in a friendly Pub with a great landlord and lady. Plenty of parking, eat inside or out on a summers eve and watch the local nutters fall off their bar stools...

You'll find this pub quite literally 5 minutes from the train tunnel. Lovely ambiance, great food, and a very friendly landlord and regulars. I would highly recommend this place!

Loved this place. We got a genuinely friendly welcome. Food was good, prepared to order. Food prices were very reasonable. Would definitely recommend.

My wife and I called in just after 6pm on a Thursday evening. Despite it being early evening the Inn was fairly crowded with locals enjoying their pints - a good sign! Enquired about food service and was politely told that it would be available from 7pm. So, whilst waiting, we enjoyed excellent ale, wrote a few postcards and were given menus so that our orders could be placed as soon as the chef started at 7pm. My wife had the vegetarian chilli with rice and I had the meat pie. Both meals were absolutely delicious. The home made pie was packed with steak, rich gravy and not a single morsel of fat or gristle. The pastry on the pie was a delight. Unlike some of the big pub chains, a relaxed attitude to portion control is evident here. We then tried the home made puddings. Chocolate pudding for me and pear and raspberry crumble for my wife - both puddings came with lots of custard and were delicious. The prices are extremely reasonable and the service is very friendly and efficient.

We went for a meal here based on trip advisor and we were not disappointed - superb service from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out! Thank you would eat here again

Teníamos una increíble comida aniversario aquí comida tradicional pub que fue cocinado a la perfección, volvimos llenos y ambos disfrutamos de la noche. Los dueños acogedores y clientes habituales aquí son muy amables. Lo recomiendo totalmente a cualquiera que quiera bueno pero contundente comida tradicional de pub. ♡ ♡

Pub con buena comida y un personal amable. Nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos, incluso por la clientela local. El menú es variado, con un montón de opciones

Mu husband and I were getting married in the nearby area and wanted to find a pub for a big group of us (21) to have dinner in the night before. Thanks to trip advisor I found this pub and so contacted Sarah & Nigel to book a few tables - not realising that it was only a small family run pub! Nevertheless, they were extremely accommodating and allowed us to book the entire restaurant section. The food was delicious, everyone devoured their meals, and with drinks included the final bill was more than reasonable. Not only that, but Sarah & Nigel themselves kept checking in on us throughout the night, making sure that everything was ok. It was the perfect way for us to spend our final night before the big day!I would highly recommend this pub to anyone and will most certainly be coming back again when in the area.Thank you so much Sarah & Nigel - you were absolute stars :)

Just had lunch with friends and it was awesome. Furthermore menu varied and an extremely friendly environment. I will be back !!!!!!!

Had a very very nice homemade beef and mushroom pie and chips here, well worth a visit. Landlord very friendly, an altogether nice pub with a good atmosphere.

Just had the Sunday Roast at the Britannia and absolutely fantastic it was too! I didn't go in looking for minus points as grateful someone else did the cooking and washing up. But was really good home cooking with real vegetables!! Desserts were very lush and naughty too. What was nice was the welcome and interaction with the customers. Excellent hence my 5 bubbles.

Took a friend and his son here for lunch.. I had a pint of Whitstable Bay and a Chilli Burger, my friend had a coke and the home-made beef and mushroom pie and his son had a coke and the Chilli burger, followed by the home made crumble. Very, very tasty and very enjoyable.

Homemade beer battered fish and chips quiz night is every Wednesday evening 7:30 hot buffet £6 a head 8:30 quiz £1 a head.

A really great, little pub. Dog friendly. Fantastic landlord and staff. Great food. Fun quizzes. Nice outdoor seating in the summer.

In Folkestone for 2 weeks on business, I got to see quite a few pubs and restaurants. This was easily my favourite. Reasonable food and a quiet atmosphere, but it was the friendliness of the host that made the difference. I hope to be able to visit again.

We called in for a drink at around 6-40 on Monday 5th December 2016 the pub is very pleasant in a nice location we asked if they served food and the landlord said yes after 7 pm and when my wife arrives. We think Monday is probably a quite night in this village pub, and that the landlord telephoned his wife to come and cook our meal. She did and then she left, the meal was very good and reasonably priced as was the drinks . the landlord was very pleasant and quite chatty giving us information about the history and stories of the pub .can i say thank you to him and his wife for putting themselves out to oblige our needs.

My wife and I had a few days in Hythe and we came across this friendly local pub. We went on Wednesday night to enjoy the quiz and a cheap £6 evening meal. We were warmly welcomed by the land lord (Nigel) and shown to our table for the quiz. I had telephoned earlier to find out the details for the evening.The pub was a really nice local, of the like that seems to be rapidly disappearing from England!Prices for drinks were reasonable and the whole atmosphere was very good. Although it was the first time that we had visited the pub, we were made to feel 'happy to be there'.The toilets were spotlessly clean and the choice of beers , lagers and spirits were of sufficient range to satisfy the most discerning imbiber.My major complaint was that the team which I was in came last in the quiz!!!!!You just wait till I return >>>>>>>>>>>> I will be KING of the QUIZ. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.

Wednesday evenings - Good value, wholesome food. Pleasant surroundings. Brain testing quiz - not too hard not too easy. Able to get some and not others- challenging enough. Consistently good morning lace to visit

My husband and I recently visited this family owned pub. A lovely couple have the pub which is very friendly establishment. They offer food and also themed evenings. Car park facilities..A great pub, it's shame we do not live close by for this is a typical local pun, which unfortunately you do not see many of nowadays!

Read the reviews of good food and friendly landlord and they weren't wrong! We arrived just before 7pm on Friday after a 10-hour drive across Switzerland and France, and a 2-hour wait to get on the EuroTunnel. The Britannia Inn is just down the road from the Holiday Inn Express so was perfect for us. Proper pub grub which was delicious and a very friendly landlord. Would highly recommend. Thank you for making us feel a bit more human!

We have been to several Wednesday night quizzes. The atmosphere is friendly and lively. The food, £6.00 for a help yourself meal, is excellent value and the quiz is testing but run in a very friendly and encouraging way. Great value all round.

Fantastic family run pub very friendly and welcoming top quality food with great beer. Been here a few times and never ever fails to impress.

We had a fabulous dinner at the Britannia Inn tonight. We phoned ahead and booked a table in the bar as we had our dog with us. My husband had the amazing pie and I had a delicious Britannia Burger. I love the 70s music and everyone was so friendly and helpful. We walked from the Holiday Inn and was really pleased we made this trek. Would definitely recommend if looking for a friendly pub with great grub

Wednesday evenings - Good home cooked food and a quiz with friendly people. Nigel the landlord keeps good ale . Pleasure to go there

Just back from having a lovely lunch. Homemade steak pie was really good & plenty of steak. My ham ploughman's was fresh & really yummy with a warm baguette. Good sized portions & great value for money. Very friendly Landlord - nice guy.

Very welcoming. Food was nice and staff very friendly. The portions are good and very reasonably priced. We took our 3 children and had main and deserts. With drinks bill came to £77!

Great hospitality and smashing home cooked food in a lovely little hamlet 5 mins from hotel and tunnel. Family run and worth a visit

Owner very welcoming and friendly. Dog and child friendly. Can sit inside and out. Food really good! Would come again. :-)

Popped into this local pub whilst on holiday to compete in their local Wednesday pub quiz... Was immediately welcomed as if a regular. Great atmosphere, friendly and fun spirited. The land lord came to our table and when he saw my husbands pint looked a bit flat he insisted on changing it, even though we hadn't complained. All too often local pubs can feel a bit daunting for the non local but this was not the case. The quiz was great too, just the right level of difficulty to feel impressed with yourself!

Took my 3 year old Daughter and 8 year old Son for Sunday Lunch last weekend. Nigel (the Landlord) is very welcoming and the atmosphere in the pub was lovely. Both of my kids had the Roast Lamb and all the trimmings, they even had a veggie option for me. The kids absolutely loved their meals and wolfed them down. Even I could tell the meat was of top quality and cooked to perfection...as was my nut roast :). Nigel and the team were very attentive, without being over the top. Would highly recommend stopping by if your in the area. Thanks for a lovely Sunday Lunch.

Me and my husband visited here on a Friday evening whilst on a weekend away. The pub is very nice, in a beautiful setting with lots of outside seating. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner who was very friendly and attentive. We decided to stay for dinner and definately were not disappointed. The food is delicious - traditional home cooking with good quality ingredients. I had a steak pie and my husband had the Britannia burger both were perfect and served with loads of chips. We left very full and happy....the pub also serves Thatchers - win! We will definately visit again when we return to Hythe

Read the reviews on here, not much to look at, but lovely food, great host and an enjoyable few hours spent there. Made to feel really welcome, regulars chatty wish our local was so friendly.If in area again would def go back. Good homemade pub grub.

We visited The Britannia for the first time following a walk with a group of friends who know it well. It was lunchtime and we had all pre booked our meals. The food was hot and very tasty, those who had the Steak & Ale pie all said how good it was and shortcrust pastry too rather than the usual mile high puff pastry found in lots of places. Everyone enjoyed their meals, ranging from pies, top scampi and chicken goujons which I personally enjoyed. The Landlord was very friendly and we were all served quickly, a lovely atmosphere and well worth a visit.

A great pub and great service - Nigel is terrific, best landlord you'll ever meet. Friendly and funny.Quick tip - try the steak night (kind of monthly) - great portions, well cooked and great price.

A very congenial host, nothing is too much trouble. We turned up one Sunday lunchtime and had not booked but a meal was provided for us with no fuss at all. Food is always good an excellent pub to enjoy lunch or dinner.

We visit this pub regularly, the service from Nigel and all the team is welcoming and friendly. The steak night is excellent with plenty of food. Can't fault the pub or the service.

Sunday lunch for 17 people, friendly staff, good beer, good food, good service, what more do you need?

Called in here for a light lunch during a journey. It was a good place to choose. Don't like the new red paint, though.

Went here as a party of 8 for a Sunday lunch based on TripAdvisor reviews.Very friendly service, good food and beer. Very welcoming landlord.Would recommend as a genuine local pub with decent food.

Visited this pub as we were staying the night at the Holiday Inn Express Folkestone, it was a good 20 minute walk but we needed it as we had been in the car for several hours. The pub landlord was welcoming and a good host, the menu had plenty of variety of good pub grub at a reasonable price. The house wine was good and we can recommend the Sauvignon Blanc at a very good price of £13 a bottle. When we next cross the channel we will certainly return to eat here.

I booked at table for an evening meal as we were staying at the holiday inn express (euro tunnel) and it was my husbands birthday. Nigel (the landlord) was most welcoming and arranged a birthday cake for us and Sarah (chef) made us some great home cooked food. We had a great evening and a super start to our holiday. Would visit again and recommend to anyone wanting a relaxed time in a traditional pub. Very happy we found it.

went to eat here on the reviews posted on Trip Advisor. The landlord was a very welcoming chap and it is a family run Inn. The food was if very good quality and the home made pie was delicious. Very reasonable prices and the service was very good, would definitely visit again.

Just visited The Britannia Inn. Great food and homely pub with great service and hospitality! Only 5 mins max from holiday Inn Express where we were staying definitely worth a visit.

Stayed overnight at Holiday Inn Express before boarding Eurotunnel. Decided not to eat at hotel and so sought somewhere close. Britannia Inn only a few minutes away. Traditional pub fare, good quality and reasonably priced. Landlord excellent host. Definitely recommend.

Lovely homemade food at amazingly reasonable prices. A thoroughly lovely pub with an extremely warm welcome. Unable to report anything negative, great atmosphere with a great staff team. Will always make a point of eating here when in the area. Extremely family/child welcome. Nigel and Sarah great hosts.

Walked here from Holiday Inn on a trip to Eurotunnel. Very friendly and helpful landlord. Excellent homemade food. Good beers. Prices very reasonable. Well worth a visit.

Went for lunch with my brother , Landlord poured our pints gave us Menu's ,we sat outside at one of the many bench tables . The Landlord returned to take our order , Which was a homemade cheeseburger with salad and chunky chips and a fresh baguette filled with fresh cut ham and wholegrain mustard . The food came out which was hot, the fresh salad was very tasty with no salt or seasonings . The landlord took our glasses and asked if we would like another drink , which he promptly poured and brought to our table . To be served by the Landlord and be waited on is a pleasure you don't find very often if at all . Perfect pub for a lazy drink in the sun . Excellent .....

The Britannia Inn on Horn Street is an excellent opportunity for Sunday lunch, with cracking food, good food, and a friendly family staff.Sunday roast was beautifully cooked, and the homemade traditional puddings were to die for. We will be regular visitors from now on!

We use this pub regularly with friends. We always receive a very warm welcome and Nigel et al can never do enough to help. Great food, fab atmosphere and lovely family business. Keep up the good work!

A warm welcome when you enter this pub, its family run and this shines through. We visited on quiz night and had a great hot buffet of Chicken Casserole, fresh vegetables and new potatoes, a feast fit for a king. We won the quiz....what can I say. Perfect evening

Family run pub, log burner, great atmosphere, terrific food, dog friendly.chloes978 review cannot be this pub as you cannot stay thereChristina Mary T review cannot be correct as there are no views!

I had been to the Britannia over the Christmas period for our works "Christmas Meal" and we had all really enjoyed it immensely. So had wanted to see if the Sunday Lunch was as good. Well as it turned out it was just as good as Christmas!! Food was of good quality, very tasty and well presented. Lovely Pub with friendly landlord and staff, nothing too much trouble. Will definitely be returning.

The Britannia is a lovely, quaint, small, family run pub, off the beaten track, but yet within minutes of the M20 motorway. The welcome is warm and hearty, service impeccable, and a food menu of good, home cooked, typical pub food. From chilli to pies, scampi, a vast burger range, ham egg& chips, baguettes, I need to eat here for a month and I would still find something new to try on the menu! Good range of wines and beers to accompany lunch and dinner, or just to pop in for a drink and catch your breath. The Britannia is a welcome change from the rushed pace of everyday life, and upon eventually leaving myself and my family were well fed, looked after, and made to feel so welcome, that we know without a shadow of a doubt that we'll be back!

Went with a small group at lunchtime. There were 5 main items on the menu and they also do sunday roast. However, they did provide addiional items such as baquettes and salad when requested.The pub is run by the landlord who runds the bar helped by his son, The wife does the cooking helped by the daughter.The food was hot, well presented and qod quantity. Well worth a visit if in the Hythe/Folkestone area.The landlord was pro-active in asking if there ws anything we needed and generally very polite

I can't believe Christina Mary T's review! The place was spotless, the food and service was excellent, the staff helpful and courteous, not noisy at all and a wonderful place to relax! Lotterywinner is much more accurate (delicious puds!) and if the car park does get full, park on the road out the front, easy!

Went for Sunday lunch today. We've always passed but never stopped. Very impressed with their Sunday roast dinner. £8.95 for one course (which was so huge was all we could manage) although the starters and pudding menu look lovely.Huge portions, lovely roast tatties and yorkshires. Lots of lean meat. Parking is a bit limited and so is the amount of seating so book first to be sure of a table.