Hook and Hatchet Inn in Maidstone - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We came for lunch on a friday. I thought everything about the Hook and Hatchet was excellent. Our meals were delicious, really good services, lovely country pub. Extremely good value too.

At first our experience was great with the waitress being really friendly and helpful. From then onwards, we had an awful experience. The food was pretty average and our next waiter/waitress we had were very rude which ruined the whole experience for us. We were offered a desert menu and within 2 minutes she came back to take our order. We politely asked if we could have some more time, in which she gave us 1 minute and came back again saying “have you decided yet?” Then I said “I’m not going to have a desert, but please may I have a Coke Zero?” She abruptly went “can I do deserts first”… I never bothered to have a desert because I never actually had the time to look in all honestly. Then shortly after once my friend had her desert, we got the bill. We felt that we were pushed out and they wanted us to leave. Wouldn’t go back there again. Staff were incredibly rude.

My mates and I always stop here on a Sunday after having worked hard on a local farm and have had nothing but great service and excellent beer. The bar staff are fantastic and take our banter in their stride. The 'Hook' is the epitome of a country pub and really is well worth the effort to find it

We went to the Hook and Hatchet last night and the food was awful. We both had calamari and it was sooooo deep fried and tasteless (frozen item). I then had the cajan chicken burger that was extremely dry, was supposed to have garlic mayo in it and there wasnt any sauce in the burger, the chicken was very dry and the bun was just a bread roll, the sweet potato fries were ok (but these come frozen) and the coleslaw had a funny twang to it. My partner had sausage and mash and it was OK. A family near us had fish and chips and they was tapping at how hard the batter was! We didnt bother with any desserts and the first two courses were so disappointing. The menu is boring which is a shame as last years menu was so fun and exciting and the food was stunning so clearly its chained hands / chefs and its now your bulk standard 90's frozen food menu thats deeply fried and processed. Nothing fresh on the menu. Had we been asked how are food was, we would have stated this at the time but not one person checked on us and we couldn't leave there quick enough, after such excellent food last year, I didn't bother to look at the menu before coming, something I will now do, sadly we wont be returning.

Visited here recently for a birthday celebration. Was really looking forward to trying the roast, but unfortunately it was very average with small portions. 3 potatoes per meal with 2 slices of meat. 2 of us went for the mixed meat roast which was more expensive, this came out with 1 slice of pork and 1 slice of beef. Same amount as the other roasts ordered so didn’t understand why it was more money? Yorkshire was very tough. Pub was very loud, we were sat on a table next to a large booking with children running around and screaming. Couldn’t hear ourselves have a conversation at some points. Service was really slow, had to keep going up to the bar to ask for more drinks, more gravy, the bill etc. Was eager to leave once we finished eating due to the atmosphere not being relaxing at all and having a banging headache. Such a shame!

Family of 9 and we all went for the Sunday roast option. The pub itself is lovely and was very busy. We along with lots of others took our dog, they were all very well behaved. We were a bit disappointed with food, the Yorkies we're burnt and the meat was a bit tough. The veg though was lovely.

We went to the hook and hatchet tonight for a murder mystery evening. It was very entertaining and we had a great time trying to solve the murder. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and had great service. I'd definitely go yo another murder mystery there and also maybe just for dinner sometime.

Very small, tables packed close together, very noisy groups, had to shout rather than talk to get yourself heard. Added an item on the bill which we did not have, only noticed once home. A place I will be avoiding. Staff seemed miserable, but busy..

We came by last Sunday after a nice walk in the local Hucking Estate and were not disappointed!! We didn’t have a table booked but didn’t mind being sat outside under the heaters. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. The roast chicken I had was absolutely beautiful! Very juicy and flavourful, and the roast potatoes were perfect. Unbeatable roast at reasonable prices. Definitely be back soon!

We decided very last minute to come and stay for NYE. The grassy camping area was out of use due to the wet weather but we were kindly offered a space in the car park with electric hook up which was all we needed. We arrived a little late (due to traffic) and it was absolutely no issue, had a lovely Sunday lunch before getting our camper van into position! Being New Year’s Eve, they had an evening function which was well organised and lots of fun! It’s so nice to see a pub so child friendly and dog friendly! Our little one had an amazing time, made some new friends and danced the night away until almost 11pm! The lovely ladies behind the bar even came round to tables taking drink orders. The toilets and showers are AMAZING! You’d never believe they were camp site amenities! Shower was lovely and warm, toilets clean and warm too! So refreshing! As I write this now, it’s NYD, I’m enjoying a lovely warm cup of tea waiting for breakfast! The dogs have been made a fuss off by the staff and given lots of treats by the staff. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Definitely recommend 100% and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much!!

Booked as a large group for a pre Christmas family catch up. Lovely cosy pub with welcoming staff and attentive friendly service. Food was excellent and efficiently served. Good portion sizes and fair pricing. Even the drive home in the fog down dark, narrow country lanes didn't ruin our experience and we look forward to returning soon!

The staff here are fantastic and couldn't do enough for us. The food was great quality and we all really enjoyed it.

Such a shame - the pub is so beautiful in a gorgeous location, but it was totally let down by the very lazy menu / cooking on the occasion we visited. We went on a Sunday and it wasn't that busy when we arrived. There were a few tapas style nibbles (olives, bread), but only 2 starters (prawn cocktail and soup). I opted for the prawns, which were watery, pre-frozen bullets in a very lack-lustre Marie Rose sauce...with lots of water at the bottom of the cup. My husband ordered the Sunday roast - chicken. It was abysmal. A very dry chicken breast, with over cooked veg (all sitting in water which did nothing for the cauli cheese), and a flat, crispy Yorkshire pud that should never have made it onto the plate. My father in law had the burger, which he enjoyed, but i had the pie...steak & ale - sadly the pie was stone cold in the middle and the hard pastry crust far outweighed the filling. the crust was thick and rock solid. Such a shame as the filling was quite tasty. No apology for the pie being cold either. The menu is limited, so if you're going to have a small menu, at least make sure what you are putting on the tables is exceptional or at least hot - there really are no excuses for such lazy cooking.

The location of the pub is incredible, but the Sunday lunch today was poor. The nut roast lacked seasoning, flavour and - crucially - any discernible nuts! It was a very strange lump of rice and mashed up kidney beans, which appeared to have been baked and then covered in gravy. Vegetables were very over cooked and mushy, and my partner’s burger was black on the outside and undercooked in the middle. The side dish that we ordered didn’t turn up, despite us asking the waitress and being told ‘she’d go and see’. When I went inside to ask for a refund of the misting side dish and give a waitress feedback, she was apologetic (it wasn’t her fault, of course), but we won’t be coming back anytime soon if this is the standard of food now. It’s a shame, because we’ve visited on quieter midweek days and had quite nice sandwiches/baguettes for lunch. I suspect that the kitchen simply doesn’t have the capacity for the number of covers they want to get through.

We were staying in the area and this pub was half a mile walk and well worth it for the two meals we enjoyed. Attentive service and fabulous food. Good value for money. Would recommend.

Food in there pictures were misleading it was overpriced and not much of it £15 for a pie that had soggy pastry a couple of new potatoes and peas Then had the cheek to charge £6 for a slice of cheescake that looked like a...

I enjoyed the best Sunday roast ever (sorry mum) at this archetypal English country pub. As well as great food (everyone in our group agreed), the staff were friendly and helpful - when my daughter couldn't finish her chips, the staff member packed them up...

Visited on the spur of the moment after a long dog walk around the Hucking Estate. Had sandwiches and a drink on a busy Sunday lunchtime session. Food & drink was great, really responsibly priced. We had been worried it would be expensive but it...

We went to the H@H last night for a family celebration, what a transformation since our last visit many years ago. The owners have done a superb job restoring this wonderful old pub set in the glorious Kent countryside. The food and 'London Pride" were...

Never had to moan before always had a lovely meal here. Today unfortunately didn’t go to well. Ordered our meal’s, two burgers and a chicken roast for myself. Requested cheese on both burgers, didn’t happen, a sad piece of lettuce and a very hard burger...

First, let me state that in my opinion, I'm not one to make a fuss about a place to get a free meal and pointless stuff like that. I refer you to previous reviews of mine if that's what you suspect. I hate that. I...

Great atmosphere live music and dog friendly. Food always good. Lovely walks surround it Can be very busy .

Things started out well , we were seated in a quiet area of the pub. Which we soon realised that we had been forgotten about We arrived at 1pm waited half hour for a drink , then a further 1 and a half for our...

Incredibly poor service. Waited over an hour with children for some sandwiches (not exactly a lavish or complicated 3 course meal). Asked 4 times for update on the food and was told they would be back with an update on the 4th ask. No update!...

We stayed with our motorhome on Saturday The location is amazing and great food Big shout out to all the team it was a pleasure to see young people working as a team in such a friendly and professional manner. They were hard working efficient...

Service is very poor we waited over an hour for our food and when food came out it was cold. Hair in my child’s food also. Very very poor.

We have visited the Hook & Hatchet several times in the last 2 months as we have just recently moved into the area. Every time has been very welcoming, with good food reasonably priced, hence our return every time, this is a beautiful spot and...

Disappointing. We have visited the H&H for many years for food and it’s been excellent however a recent visit was disappointing. The waitresses, whilst polite, were not very knowledgeable about the menu and what was available. Two of us did not get what we ordered,...

Lovely food and decently sized portions. The pub accommodated a large party well and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall good value for money and a nice stop after a walk

Good food here, but what happened to the veg. Every meal is served with frozen peas. The only other veg was broccoli , and that was only available with the highly priced special. Sorry but not everyone likes peas and I’d never serve peas if...

Visited as a table of 5 for Sunday Lunch, was sat in the back corner and apparently forgotten. Had to prompt the waitress to order, prompt for desert menus and then prompt again to order desert. 2 rounds of drinks were taken and never delivered....

We had our Christmas meal here , staff & food was lovely , if I had one fault it was the veg that came with the salmon didn’t go very strange but tasted ok ..

Went for Christmas lunch today with our friends and five greyhounds, all of which were very well behaved! Staff were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure things were OK. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and especially grateful that they catered...

booked in advance, turn up. Girl had no idea where we was sitting. A party of 30 ish people already seated for a 50th birthday party, we were sat by these by the back door. No light apart from a tea Lamp, so had to...

On our first visit to the Hucking Estate we came across by chance this “oasis in the dessert “ after an hours dog walking in the rain. On arrival all of the staff were so friendly and hospitable. The first member of staff told not to worry about our rather damp appearance with two bedraggled pooches in tow. We were ushered in to what felt like a really warm and well presented pub/restaurant. It felt clean and fresh with some lovely pictures and knick knacks dotted around. We’d planned to have just a quick drink and a bag of crisps but because of the welcome and feel of the place we stayed for 3x Sunday roasts. These arrived really quickly and were hot tasty and perfectly sized. We were asked a couple of times if we were ok and the mutts were given a treat each too. Can’t fault the service, atmosphere or the surroundings. I’m really looking forward to doing this walk again! Thanks team 👍

Visited for lunch today with my wife and elderly parents. We all were very pleasantly surprised by the wonderfully decorated and cozy pub. Even the outside area is spacious and nice and tidy. The food and service was truly excellent with a large choice of...

We attended on a Sunday for my mums birthday. A table of 14 with 4 children under the age of 5. We were shown to our table opposite the bar. Took the staff nearly 15 minutes to a knowledge us and get a first order...

We visited on a Friday evening. This pub / restaurant is in a very rural area but had a very good sized car park which made parking easy. Once inside we were shown to our table which was in a very nice quiet side room,...

Good food - my burger was smashing, and service. Lots of character to the pub. Inside and outside eating and drinking. Reasonable prices

The Hook and Hatchet is a lovely little pub that does gorgeous food at very reasonable prices. The size of the meals are definitely worth the money and you won't leave hungry! The staff are very polite and professional. We really enjoyed our first visit,...

My daughter's new boyfriend booked the table and it was to be the first time we were meeting his parents. As a matter of coincidence, a friend of mine had highly recommended the Sunday lunch and we were to come with them at the end...

This was the first meeting of my son's new girlfriends parents and my son arranged the venue which from my colleagues at work and from people I know was highly recommended. Sadly things turned out very differently for myself and only 3 of the party....

today I chose to visit, for Sunday lunch, a 4 year old could have done better. the "chef?" needs sacking. no chef worth his salt would have let food this rank out of his kitchen. the Yorkshire puddings were burnt to a blackened crisp mine...

Had a disappointing anniversary meal there tonight. The actual place is nice, well maintained and a lovely setting. The starters were good with generous portions and we'll presented. However the main course steak was not seared so bland looking with just a few chips peas...

My husband took me here for my Birthday lunch as we had been wanting to try this pub for quite a while after seeing the good reviews for it. Well we weren’t disappointed! You do need a car to get there unless you are out...

We waited almost an hour for our food. When it arrived it was luke warm and the chips were sweet like they had been sprinkled with sugar. I had ordered chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with peas, and I swapped new potatoes for chips. The sauce and peas were missing. I was told it was because the till hadn’t worked for a few minutes so they had taken it from what the waitress wrote down! They only had to look on their own menu, it was the only chicken dish on there! The waitress went to ask about my peas and sauce but I was told it hadn’t been done because it wasn’t on the waitresses notepad. The food was dry, charred in places and looked appetising- lack of colour. Not once were we asked if the food was ok. Strangely enough, even though I was served food that wasn’t on the menu, the price was as advertised for what I had chosen. Very overpriced. I could have stayed at home and with a little effort dried up some chicken. A very disappointing visit.

Booked a two course meal for 4 via Groupon, called to change the dates due to not being able to go during lockdown and all was re-booked with the understanding we would be using the Groupon voucher - A lady took my details and said all is fine......it wasnt!When calling to check all was well for our re-booked table (an hour prior to going) I was told we couldn't use our Groupon voucher! Lady on phone sounded huffy that I even contested her response... even after asking the Landlady ( via her .. apparently...) they were unwillling to accomodate. even unwilling to check their book to see our reservation!This was all booked and the pubs mistake - ANY decent establishment would have honoured it ...Bad customer service , wont be eating here ever. If you dont have to interarct with the staff you might enjoy it...

Following on from my previous #pub post came across this little beauty whilst on a hike across hucking Estate, a proper english freehouse with normality, everyone keeping their distance out enjoying a #beer in our case fullers London pride. The landlord has done a great job and it's a little gem @londonpride@fullersbrewery@hookandhatchet2016

A quick trip there with our puppy on bank holiday Monday, great atmosphere, very friendly, lots of nice people , didn’t have food but looked absolutely yummy and good portions. Will definitely visit again and will recommend to friends and family.

Great food, lovely ambience, if you want a chill out afternoon in a peaceful setting this is the place. Great garden and a delightful landlady ready to go the extra mile despite the heat. We will be back, my daughter loved it here. Might try camping sometime over the summer

Good pub grub. Came on a Sunday afternoon for my cousins birthday, we must have had about 7 tables and it’s quite a small cosy building, but they managed to accommodate us. I had lamb shank it was a bit tepid but the meat was nice, good portions also. They didn’t offer a fish dish on the set menu but accommodated my gran with a fish pie. Staff were friendly .The deserts were huge. No complaints.

I have visited Hook and Hatchet a number of times and we usually pop in after a dog walk (typically with a lot of hounds). The staff are always friendly and cater to our large groups no matter what day we attend. We normally will go before dinner time, however, we managed to get a table for 6 in the evening yesterday. The food is great pub grub and the Camembert is always a show stopper! A really lovely pit stop after a walk around the Hucking estate, with facilities to wash boots and paws outside of the pub too!

Went for the first time to this attractive pub and wasn’t disappointed Pros. Great choice of food all at very good prices. Great friendly service and atmosphere Plenty of parking Lovely area Cons None. Could not fault

Enjoyed a nice evening at this charming pub. Food and service very good, made all the more enjoyable by meeting Micheal McIntyre who performed some amazing close up magic. Well worth the visit.

Groupon two course lunch My husband and I ate here a couple of Monday’s ago and had a lovely lunch. We were sat right next to the fire and could see out over the fields. We had mains burger and I had the sausage and mash then apple pie and tiramisu, all delicious and freshly cooked/made. Service was attentive and staff very friendly. Will return again as lovely walks and you can take dogs.

We have visited this pub on and off for some 20 years and must say it has never been better than it is now.The pub itself is warm and cosy with friendly young staff and excellent beer Probably like a lot of people at the moment we are trying to convince ourselves we are not rabid carnivores and have been trying various veggie options only to be disappointed ,well I can now say we've found a vegan/veggie that we would not only order again to impress younger relatives but one that we actually enjoyed eating

wonderful meal for 6.Pub was very busy which considering the location was a surprise. Service was a bit slow but full understandable. Nice atmosphere. All meals were good. This was definitely worth the journey. Not overpriced at all.

We booked a lunch time meal for four at the hook & Hatchet and were VERY impressed with our visit.Our table was ready and we were looked after by our fantastic waitress who ensured we had a relaxed and enjoyable meal (I apologise for forgetting your name but you work two days a week )We were impressed with the choice of food on the menu and the presentation,quality and quantity of our meals was top-notch !!! (compliments to the chef)The pub is very atmospheric and a very relaxing place to enjoy a meal.We definitely will return for another meal soon.

This pub/restaurant is just amazing. The food is not only generously proportioned but extremely tasty too. I highly recommend the pie of the day. We used a Groupon and had a main and a dessert and were extremely full by the end of it. The service was impeccable and so friendly. I don't think I could fault a single thing. The perfect little escape with great food, atmosphere and service!

Curry not reomended meat had hard lumps in Bombay potatoes just potatoes in skin dissapointed as it’s such a lovely pub

Had the most delicious Sunday Roast. Everything cooked to perfection. Service was amazing. Couldn’t fault it.

We stopped here for a late lunch after visiting Hucking Woods. The food was tasty, with lots of vegetarian options, and the staff were friendly. The only slight negative was the large number of dogs inside, since one of our group is scared of them.

Had a lovely 3 course Xmas meal with our party of 15 hoomans and 7 Basset hounds! The staff were very welcoming and friendly, and ensured our food came out at the same time, piping hot! The food was delicious, generous portions and great value! This was our second visit, and will definitely be returning soon.

Was here on the 3rd December and all 6 of us had an awesome meal.

We visited late Sunday afternoon, and enjoyed a wonderful meal. The staff were attentive despite being busy. We loved the various dog visitors who were also made welcome. A lovely friendly place.

Lovely country pub with friendly atmosphere. We had lunch here and the food we choose was really good. The waitress was so friendly and helpful. We will be definitely be returning and hopefully mext time we will fit in a walk and take our dog!

A good experience a cosy country pub serving excellent food and a warm welcome from the staff, busy and a friendly ambience

Good home cooked food. Nice environment. Reasonable price. Would come back again. Maybe camp there. Watch out for the coffin in the woods !

The food was some of the worst I’ve eaten in a pub in a long while. I ordered the mixed platter which turned out to be deep fried things in a bowl. No platter in sight.

Normally so good but appalling service and food quality last night. Massive delay between starter & main made worse by being advised that one of the main meals selected was now not available (45 minutes at least after the starter plates were cleared away !). No apology just had to pick a new main & wait even longer !! It did seem to be busy but if you advertise the covers then you should be able to deliver quality service to these. It's not like we were spur of the moment ... we booked over a week ago.

had a great meal here on our way home from Somerset. The staff were great and the food was very good. We will come back in the daylight for a dog walk and lunch...

A marvellous evening was had by all family members. All the meals were delicious and well presented. A definite place to visit often for the ambience and attentive staff on hand.

Our first visit to this quaint country pub, but certainly not our last. Set in beautiful Kent countryside, this pub really is in the middle of nowhere. The food was served in good time, very tasty and absolutely great value for money. The atmosphere in the pub is really nice, and the service spot on . Would highly recommend, you will not be disappointed, we will be returning very soon.

We visited hook and Hatchet 25 October. We had a lovely dinner and starters. Can highly recommend. Looking forward to going back

Visited early evening in October, firstly it is not the easiest place to find. But on saying that it is well worth a visit. Nice big car park, and lovely country pub. Had booked in advance and was shown to our table, a very extensive menu and good selection of drinks. A lot of time had gone into the Halloween decorations and there was a lovely atmosphere. Food was excellent , although I felt there was a long wait to deliver the starters seeing the place was not over busy. And then the main course was delivered immediately the starter plates had been taken, I would have liked a slightly longer delay in the mains being served. The service was excellent, will definitely be returning.

Beautiful country pub, nice menu and lovely sandwich and nice desert range , really old world charm , cosy and inviting

Visited in September 2019 & wished we hadn't - Almost £80 wasted!

A nice warm atmosphere and a superb meal. Cooked to perfection and served promptly. Not reheated nor cold. Plenty of food on our plates. Our overall experience of this place was superb. We ALL look forward to returning.

We thought we were on a wild goose chase when we followed the signs from the main road, trying to find this pub. But luckily we didn't give up and eventually there it was just around a bend.

Me and a few friends decided to hit somewere different for a change. And what a surprise we had. Tucked away down a small country lane. But defo worth the drive. Loads of outside seating. As well as inside. Never got to try the menu but something cooking on coals smelt amazing...

We went after a walk on a hot Sunday so it was busy. I had a chicken salad which was not really worth £10 . I had to ask for the couscous which had been left off. The guy behind the bar wasn’t very friendly either so I don’t think I would bother again.

Our eldest daughter had booked us in for a Sunday Roast, this pub is in the middle of nowhere and right in the countryside. On arrival we were shown to our reserved table. This pub is dog friendly so was ideal for our daughters dog Ned. After ordering our drinks, there is a great choice of beers etc, nobody wanted starters except me and I ordered the carrot and coriander soup which was served nice and hot together with half a baguette which was hot together with butter, it went down a treat with the soup. After that we ordered our roast, my wife and daughter had the chicken and I settled for the slow cooked lamb shank, altogether served nice and hot with red cabbage, peas and yorkshire pudding together with gravy. We cannot fault the food, infact it was the best we have tried for a long time and compliments to the chef and kitchen staff. This place is amazing certainly worth a visit, it has a caravan and camping field in grounds at the back, a burger bar etc out the back plus plenty of outside seating when we have good weather and also a place for horses and their riders to stop for a rest and get refreshments including their horses and nice for the kids to see the horses, plus there is plenty going on entertainment wise throughout the month.

I visited the pub with a friend. She wanted to take a walk in the woodland, owned by the Woodland Trust, where she has a tree planted in memory of her mother. Having the pub nearby and also serving vegetarian meals made it into a really nice day out. It is wonderful to see the pub back open again. The people running the pub have put in so much effort and organised so many different events.

This pub is most definitely worth a visit. Lots going on here so look it up on their website. Lots of good beers and nice food at reasonable prices.

Brought our caravan here and stayed for 4 days - last day today. Have eaten in pub 3 times - each time had a perfect meal , the Sunday Lunch was superb , portions were so generous we couldn’t manage a dessert- and they looked so tempting. Taking into consideration how very busy it was we had amazing service. Great atmospheric pub , full of character- extremely clean and well looked after. Friendly, helpful and efficient staff- extremely well run & professional establishment. Absolutely fantastic to see such an extremely dog friendly pub - no segregation whatsoever even in restaurant area - perfect and lovely to see such a mixture of dogs welcomed. Surrounded by beautiful countryside with the Woodland Trust Hucking Estate literally on the doorstep. Dog walking paradise. All in all a pleasure to have visited and well done to the owners- it’s obvious how much hard work is put into the place - and by the looks of how busy it is - it’s paying off.

Had a lovely weekend here, food was tasty and reasonably priced, Saturday evening was great fun with a music quiz, would def recommend booking well in advance we were a large party and obvious a very popular evening not a spare table in sight. Hillside camping was very nicely set up, the shower and toilet facilities were a nice surprise very modern, clean and the nicest I’ve seen. Nice touch to have some lovely hand wash and hand cream in the toilets. Showers were lovely and warm, had a boutique hotel feel not the usual drafty toilet and shower blocks you expect at other campsites. Highly recommend a visit we will be back very soon !

Pleasant staff, nice food with some homemade dishes in the restaurant part. Remote locations on top of the north downs access via narrow single track lanes. Great place for a summer evening with quite country grounds to sit outside for a drink. There's also a camp site facility but I don't have any knowledge of it

Went there for a short break as there was camping at the pub and we were truly wowed. They have obviously put a lot of effort in as the bar, restaurant, garden and camping field were beautifully presented. We were lucky to be there for their Thursday open mic which I would recommend as it was fun all night and had so many talented people. Topping everything off was the staff as each one we met on our 3 visits was so happy, smiling and helpful.

Wow! What a fantastic evening with extremely talented musicians and singers. We both had a scooby snack at the bar which set me up for a good boogie on the dance floor.

Lovely food and friendly staff, good portion sizes. This pub is also dog friendly, they offered my dog a sausage! Would definitely recommend.

Had a great day camping with food and beer in the afternoon and evening. Food was top quality and tasty. Allways a great day there, dogs allowed. Plenty parking.

Food was amazing! I had cheesy chips as my side with a ham and cheese baguette! It was amazing! Great staff as well!!!!

We went to The Hook & Hatchet Inn for Sunday lunch with my brother who lives nearby. After driving through many narrow country lanes it seemed to appear out of nowhere!. We had a fabulous lunch which was well cooked and the menu was varied. Staff were so friendly and helpful , you could even bring your horse here for lunch. Just tie him up at the horse park outside and he can have as much free water as he wants!! We will certainly be visiting this establishment again.

Lovely pub, big garden, dog friendly, great food and atmosphere. We’ve been twice so far and definitely will be back again.

Fast becoming a landmark local pub, the owners have made a great effort to put on and host many great events. I really hope two-wheeled-tuesday is staying on the cards!

I never do reviews but this place deserves one.

Went for late Sunday lunch and was disappointed. The starters we had were lovely but my roast leg of lamb roast was the worst I have had. The potatoes were hard to cut into, the gravy was congealed on the plate and the Yorkshire pudding was burnt. The whole thing was luke warm. Nice place for a drink in the sun but would not eat here again as this is the 2nd time the food has been sub standard.

Loved everything about this woodland pub and then they served TWO plastic straws in the one drink. Hard to preserve the ancient woodland. Great camping ground and Kent waterways when these things keep polluting and there are so many compostable straw alternatives. Please please change this as your venue, events and menu are so locally focused-

Such a beautiful setting for a pub, there’s so much going on and loads of seating. The pub itself is really cosy but on trend. The food is reasonably priced and good pub grub. There’s camping in the field behind so you can pitch up and then go to the pub for your food if need be. Love it there

We went on a Sunday and thought the food very poor. Maybe the chef has the day off? The pie of the day was slopped onto the plate, swimming in gravy with over cooked peas and carrots - looked disgusting, tasted very very average.