Hooden Horse in Thanet

Its my birthday and i had a really good day.btw i am germaphobic with my ocd.i got there and i was in a good mood.so we ordered and all of my familys orders were not accepted the workers seemed very dodgy.so when we got our food my chips were replaced with a disgusting attempt at mexican rice my chicken was undercooked and now im at home-my birthday ruined,in the kitchen as i feel very dirty after being there.i was confuse why there wasnt an episode of kitchen nightmares. Soo ye thanks for that

Nice food ,especially if you go on certain days ,offers.

Me and a few of my colleagues went to The Hooden Horse for a pub quiz that is hosted on a Wednesday. The venue is quite nice, and whilst I didn't have much food I enjoyed everything that I ordered. The app is well integrated, and I didn't wait long for my orders at any point in our visit. I think the only thing that was poor was the atmosphere, there was a group of young men who were shouting and being loud throughout a quiz. I understand there's only so much you can do about that, but I think they could have been moved on, or warned more thoroughly.

Lovely place and even better food. Great family pub

Chain owned pub food is typical across the chain. The staff try their best to make the experience a pleasant one. Improved so much in the last couple of years I actually enjoy coming here now

Food reasonable and fairly priced. Very courtesy staff Best I've come across in a long while. Definitely pop in again when passing.

2 trips here second trip better ..first trip food seemed to be thrown into plate and half I didn't eat as overcooked.

sat and had a few drinks, classic pub

Food was not hot and very dry was not a very nice meal

Was here for over an hour and half, got given our starters and wasn’t seen until our mains came out which was about an hour with our empty starters still on the table.

The food was lovely but I would mostly like to shout out to the staff working on 21/02/25 and hope their manager notes their attention, quiet compassion, happy helpfulness and everyone I spoke with was a credit to your restaurant!

Food was amazing, service was brilliant and the atmosphere was amazing

i used to love coming here but its definitely gone downhill, the food isn't great and the cutlery is disgusting, you have to get ur own cutlery now which is completely fine other than the fact me and someone else spent roughly 5 minutes looking through the forks trying to find one that didn't have dried up food on it, was really put off by it so when i did finally find a fork that was clean i was too put off to eat my food so ended up leaving. i don't usually complain nor write reviews but honestly i'm gobsmacked. (i have previously worked as a waitress and can understand it isn't easy getting the forks sparkly clean but i would at least make sure there was no left over food still on it when polishing them..)

Always go to Hooden horse . Nice friendly atmosphere, fantastic staff and good food at a good price . Deals each day are well worth it . Keep up the good work guys and gals , look forward to returning very soon.

Had a lovely lunch today with husband and grand-daughter. As always food was lovely, service was good, all reasonably priced and staff attentive, great atmosphere as well.

Great food and super atmosphere

I've gave 1 star because I couldn't give half, dirty tables, dirty plates, cold food, miserable staff. About to go over the road to Toby's.

For the price, 10 pounds for a proper Sunday Lunch snd glass of red. Portions were good. Food was hot. Of course it isn't fine dining but all things considered, this was a lovely meal in surroundings that were not too bad. Car parking outside was available and staff service was quick and polite. I cannot really fault anything hence full marks

Had a lovely lunch here with my son before going to the cinema. Food was really nicely cooked and tasty. We shared the starter platter 😋 drinks and all were reasonably priced. Friendly staff that seated us. Will return again soon.

Lovely meal here last week. Great service with helpful staff.

Worst breakfast I've had in the area. Had the large breakfast and out of my 4 sausages only ate half of one as they tasted like they'd been cooking for hours. Mushrooms cold and beans also like they'd been warming up since yesterday. Will never go there again as a place has recently opened up not far away that does a brilliant breakfast for a better price as well.

Had a fantastic meal here, the pub was clean and welcoming, the team were all happy and polite, food was great and the dessert was just as good

We love the pub and the team will definitely continue to use the pub

It’s a decent place to go for dinner, lots of kids running around so if you’d like somewhere quiet I wouldn’t go here.

Very very bland basic food for the money

Amazing food, great service 5✨️✨️ highly recommend nothing is too much trouble great family restaurant will definitely be back again thank guys

Good food 🍖🥩, pleasant & helpful staff also child 🚸 friendly

very fast service and friendly staff

Great communication, friendly staff who were very helpful throughout our visit, happy and polite. Catered for a large group of us and it was great to have a GF option too!

great pub really good food highly recommended the Korean burger is a must

Cheep cheerfull kids can play win win mix grill for dinn

Excellent food and value for money. Staff and our waitress Danni were wonderful

Sausages could be better quality, my breakfast was fine - my friends waffles and bacon was small, looked like a kids portion, nothing like on the menu and served in what looks like a metal dog bowl - coffees should be refillable for the price charged

The atmosphere was amazing and the food was excellent.

Staff was excellent, but the food was really poor and atmosphere not much better.

Great value for money and the food was amazing, kids loved their meals and were kept entertained by the outside play area, we had a great evening Highly recommended

We were welcomed to the hooded horse and shown to our table that we had booked for the festive meal. We were then asked if we wanted any drinks and this would be added to our bill. This was lovely as we could relax during our time having our meal. We didn't have to wait long for our first course as this was pre ordered. Once we started our meal, we were asked if everything was to our liking, which we replied it was. Staff were friendly and nothing was any trouble to them..

Lovely food at a good price will go back

Menu change is not as good as before

The staff were fantastic. There were 17 of us and they managed to bring out the food roughly at the same time. Nothing was too much trouble. They provided books and colouring packs for the children.

Disappointed. Went here as the Wheatsheaf kitchen was shut. Disappointed!

Paige was excellent, a great example of superb customer service!! A valuable asset to your company!!

Had one of their bogof burger deals and it was a lot of food! The burgers themselves were OK, not great but everything else was pleasant.

Me and my friends ate here as a group of 9 and the food was great there was no complaints from any one in our group. We had Ryan look after our table while we was there and he was absolutely amazing!! he was super friendly and made our groups evening so much easier - we really appreciate how good the service was.

Came in on Wednesday and was served by the lovely Mia. She was very attentive and service with a smile she is a credit. Paige and Chloe where also lovely and deserve recognition

Been here Friday n sat night lovely food ,was told about wait times by Ryan he is always happy too help very jolly young man

My parents and I really enjoyed our lunch here today. It was clean, the portions were good and the food well cooked. The staff were friendly and efficient. It was brilliant value for three meals and drinks. We’ll definitely come again.

Come in for a meal as last minute decision, didn’t have to wait for a table, service was very good and speedy. Daniella was lovely and friendly which is always nice and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was of good standard and hot.

lovely drinks mango cider mmmmm

Fantastic meal... I had the steak pie and chips, it was beautiful, great quality and very filling, Our waitress Daniella was a great host very helpful, will definitely be back,

Delicious Korean burger and chips. Great service by Daniella. Fabulous food, reasonably priced. Cannot wait to come back, thank you for having me.

Ryan was the best host, and made sure we was well looked after, he went above and beyond to make our visit a memorable one, well done Ryan 👏 you was amazing

Nice food service was good. Could do with improving the cleanliness of the toilets.

Friendly staff, nice food, and service 🤙

Visited last weekend with my husband for a meal and couldn’t recommend enough! We were seated immediately and had piping hot delicious food! Excellent service from Daniella who was very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be back!

Visited for lunch a few days ago and was met at the till by the lovely Daniella. Due to dietary requirements I was unsure what to have from the menu, Daniella was very patient and able to give some recommendations that were suitable for me and the recommendation she gave was perfect!

Came with family & friends and found the whole experience great. Was met and served by Daniella- very professional and went out of her way to help my husband who has a head injury

Had a fantastic meal yesterday with the family! The food and hospitality was great overall and a very friendly atmosphere but I’d like to thank a Lady named Danni for make it, an experience we wouldn’t forget. Best service we’ve had in a long time!

I came the other day with my husband and family for my sons birthday and was served by Daniella. We were a large party and Daniella was very accommodating and patient with us and was attentive as we had dietary requirements. She gave us great guidance on the allergen tablet and we felt very reassured. Would highly recommend - thank you Hooden Horse for making this occasion special for us!

I came in last week for a breakfast with my sister, I was abit skeptical after reading previous reviews, but to my surprise it was brilliant! It was really good value for money with the food being nice and hot! The lady that served us Daniella was so accommodating and friendly and gave good energy to this establishment! We will be returning in the future! Thank you!

Fantastic family. Restaurant came here the other day with the Mrs and my youngest daughter got served by the lovely Daniella. Really exceptional service. The restaurant was busy (but not too busy) and it didn't appear to affect the waiting times for our meals. I ordered myself a quadzilla burger which was also outstanding. Great size portions, huge in fact, and a very fair price. Really happy, so happy in fact I've just booked our pre-Christmas dinner here. Bar area for adults, outdoor play area for kids and a nice large and comfortable restaurant eating area. Definitely recommended.

Wow! Danni was an absolute star! She went above and beyond in making sure the best customer service was available! She is so polite towards customers and never fails to impress the customers with her work ethic. 🙂 She was fantastic in providing the right guidance in finding appropriate food for my Gluten and Dairy intolerance 🙂

Came here for a meal with my partner and daughter, couldn’t say a bad word, food was amazing, staff was very polite and was all up to standards! Would like to thank our waitress Daniella for being the most attentive to us, met all of our needs and our daughters needs, my daughter is a very fussy eater so I’d like to thank daniella for her patience and politeness! Will definitely be back again!

My waitress Danni was very lovely and polite and was very helpful and reassuring when my son was playing up , the food was delicious

Food was lovely and hot, quick service but there was a hair in my beef I think it was more like a hoof. I made a complaint and Daniella made every effort to sort this for me, a new meal was brought out with no issues 😁 thank God for new management hodden horse as God up in the world, would definitely return.

Lovely family restaurant and one of my local favourites. Good value, personal favourite is the new yorker. Staff can’t do enough to help you, especially the bar lady Danni, she is manager material. Looking forward to my next visit already 😁

I came in Friday for burgers, amazing food, nice and hot. Danni behind the bar was very friendly and helpful. Will be coming again for the excellent service and burgers! X

Building was very cold, apparently the heating doesn't work, Following your reply enquiring if I was sure about where I was, yes I am, I'm not stupid, I'm local to the Hooden Horse and can confirm that the heating wasn't on. When I asked one of your team I he said he thought you didnt have heating, the radiators near table 37 were cold.

Decor scruffy and unloved, manager surly and staff unfriendly. Couldn't wait to finish the cold food and luke warm coffee and get out. Never thought I'd say this but Wetherspoons is better.

Long wait for food..most was cold..was offered free pudding but didn't have time.no change..wont be going back.

Great staff. Had the all Day Breakfast and I forgot too ask for well done eggs well the eggs were spot on as I do not like any under done egg whites. These were perfect and I eat as much as I could because was a large breakfast and loved every mouthful. Friendly staff. Wanted a Vodka Martini but the Barman said we don't do it and could do it but would cost a fortune so I went for a pornstar cocktail and was lovely. Will be back next time we stay over Food today a Chicken tikka masala. Glad whi was with had chips as sadly the portion size seems to have got smaller, but a great time had with our friend who is a Cancer patient this year. We all had a wonderful time.

Oh my god what has happened to wooden horse, the food is so much better now and the presentation is also so much better, we stopped going because we had such bad experiences there, but not any more, it was great and we shall start going again, I had the chicken from the mix it up menu and my husband had the steak, it was cooked to perfection.

I came in with family and I am amazed, I was greeted by Ryan who was so accommodating and kind, Shannon then delivered our food and was very polite and answered every question we could have.

Have to say our dining experience was made extra special by the young man who served us. I believe his name was Ryan and he was attentive and polite Nothing was too much trouble for him. Great asset to the establishment

Service here was amazing, staff were so kind and had great service. The food was brilliant, Shannon was so kind bringing me and my family our food and Ryan's service on the bar he's so energetic. 100% reccomened for you and your family

Lovely place to share a meal, staff are wonderful and friendly and always up for conversion and some banter... couldn't fault our waitress Shannon she was extremely helpful definitely will be visiting again.

Lovely place to take the family will definitely return great family and lovely staff, Shannon was wonderful and helpful no complaints here thanks everyone at the Hooden horse

Went in for lunch with my family. Price was fair and the service was very good. The food however was disappointing. Luke warm food, over cooked steak and bland.

Came last week and was welcomed in by Ryan and he was incredibly welcoming and full of energy. Checked in on us throughout to make sure everything was ok. Will come again

ate at the hooden horse this morning for breakfast was delicious mel did an amazing job, and service was wonderful from Shannon, Dani will definitely come back again

Lovely place to take your family great atmosphere and cheap prices. Staff is amazing and always helpful especially Shannon shes always there to help and always so smiley will visit again

Me and my husband ate here recently, food was lovely and service was brilliant served by a lovely lady Shannon was very helpful and convinced us to join in with the family quiz was great fun and will definitely visit again... thanks Shannon

Came in today was served by Ryan and Shannon. Service was great. atmosphere great nothing was a problem very approachable.

Came in for a couple of drinks served by ryan such a great character the atmosphere was great. Well Done

What a lovely evening served by Ryan behind the bar such a great service nothing was a problem 5* service

Don't even bother.Havent got most of the menu,slow service,not worth a visit. Unless you've got ten children that you want to let run riot!

What can you dislike about the hooden horse 🐎. The food is good especially for the price and the staff are always very friendly. Well worth checking out the nightly specials

My fish today was more battery than fish not very enjoyable

Great value, reasonable food. You get what you pay for and it's perfectly fine!!

If only the quality of the food matched the quality of the staff this place would be great Has a Guinness today, very nice too 👍🏼

The Sunday Roast is basically a frozen £1.99 platter from poundland. Disgusting. Actually the poundland roast dinner tray is probably 10 times better than this trash from Hooden Horse hungry horse. Hospital and prison food is better than this pathetic crap. Avoid. Go across the road to the Toby. At leat it's edible over there..not like here. Even the dog turned his nose away from it. Everytbing frozen and processed. Total rank

Asked for coke no ice but was not filled at all bought some extra corn for our food but the corn was so small and cost 2 pound not worth the price for just one peice place is lovely and clean the staff are lovely other then the one person who served us food was pretty quick although not worth the price we payed for it

Well where do I start the service was bad the food I had roast beef the roast potatoes where over cook the gravy was so thick you you could stand a knife in it and also very little on plate ask for more and I think the veg was from frozen and the waiting time for your meal was over 30 minutes clearing the plates when the sweets was delivered I could gone on but that's enough from me I will.never return return to this restaurant again very poor all round there where 11 of us so it's your lost

Had a lush time here! Freya behind the bar was super helpful and friendly!

Food is pretty okay for the price - puddings are pretty great to be fair too. Service is self led but comes in a decent time. Value for money. Family orientated.

Freya served me behind the bar and I had a brilliant time. Would go again

Food was good quality and the bar had a nice atmosphere, we were served by Mia who was very friendly and helpful

I’ve just found out that next week will be the last quiz!! I’ve been coming to the quiz since 2017 and if this is the case, I won’t be coming here ever again!!

Unfortunately a low rating due to not only the decor of the pub (this location needs a serious refurb) but also the recent decision to end the pub quiz that has been running for at least 7 years. All of the bar / wait staff are lovely but it seems pub/chain management is working in a different direction now. It is such a shame that a busy pub like this lacks any investment from the chain nor any consideration to what makes people return week after week.

Thankyou for our Facebook competition win!! We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and drinks. Food was very fast and hot. Impeccable service from all staff. Special thanks to Kayleigh and Chloe