King Henry VIII Inn in Sevenoaks

There is not much online bar a Instagram account that is not updated. The phone line is un-manned. It would be useful to have a copy of the menu on the instagram account. So we took a chance when we went for dinner whilst staying at Hever Castle. The food on the first night was so good, we went back the second night. The menu is well considered and reasonably priced with a good choice and ample portions. I can definitely recommend the Belly Pork, the Steak Pie and the mushroom risotto. At the next table the burgers were huge. The wine list is short, but good quality with reasonable mark ups. We thoroughly enjoyed both meals.

In arrival we were told the kitchen was closed for refurbishment, decided to have a drink, another couple turned up and were offered a choice of pizza and nibbles. Never felt welcome by the lady bar staff

Always a pleasure visiting. One of my favourite pubs to visit. Amazing food, friendly staff and a very good drinks selection. The vibe of the pub is amazing and and really somewhere to visit. I will be back soon and many times after.

Beautiful pub right next to Hever Castle. I would highly recommend visiting here after your day at the castle.

By far our favourite pub, delicious food (I think we’ve tried everything on the menu now!!!) and the staff are always amazing!

One of our favs 😍 Good food, lovely staff & an all round nice pub

This pub opens before Hever Castle does, so it is a perfect stop for lunch! Delicious options and friendly staff. Free parking available. Hever is a bit out of the way, but so worth it.

Beautiful Tudor pub in picturesque setting right next to Hever Castle. Staff were very helpful and the Sunday lunch was delicious. As well as the cosy pub they also have a pretty beer garden next to a duck pond. Truly delightful place definitely worth a visit.

Food was lovely but was shocked by a staff members attitude when we requested a couple of coffees after our meal just before last orders. Was told they would not serve coffee but they would do tea, even though they were still serving drinks. When I mentioned had never come across this before at other pubs, was told ‘well you’ve been sitting there for ages you could have ordered it earlier’ the staff member just walked off Don't think I will be returning any time soon

Really great service, everyone was very nice, super quick service, good food, and the pub has a brilliant atmosphere.

Lovely pub close to Hever Castle. Good food menu with reasonable prices. Friendly Service.

Food was lovely but one staff members attitude was rude, when we tried to order 2 coffees after our meal, just before last orders. Was told they would not do coffee but could do tea even though they were still serving drinks. When I mentioned had never had this before at any other pubs, the staff member just walked off Dont’ think I will be returning any time soon

Warm friendly atmosphere and excellent food.

Wonderful traditional pub with great beer, great pub food classics and delightful staff. What's not to like?

Great pub with fantastic layout and atmosphere. Best place to eat when in the Hever area. Definitely make a reservation if you plan on dining in. Live the area towards beer garden. Impressive interior . Staff were cool and friendly approach. Btw thats the only pub in area which has a long history same like Hever Castle.

Amazing pub! Great atmosphere. Food was unreal. The steak pie was perfect, and one of the best wines I’ve ever had! A house Malbec. All a very good price with attentive staff. Would recommend to anyone!

Went as a family of 5. 4 received their food and 1 was left waiting. Checked twice as to where the order was and was told on the third attempt that there was no order waiting. By the time they'd realised this it was too late to order as the rest of the family had finished eating.

Tried this pub for dinner on Friday evening because we were staying overnight at Hever Castle and this pub is situated within walking distance. We looked at the menu online first and thought it would be suitable for general pub grub. Nothing general about the food at all, it was really superb ! We had the smoked salmon and crab starter and the salt and pepper squid , followed by wild mushroom risotto and the red wine cottage pie. Every mouthful was packed with flavour and quality ingredients. The staff were both friendly and knowledgeable and I actually cant think of anything to fault it apart from maybe they dont take bookings and I would be disappointed to be turned away on a busy day. We will definitely be returning .

Had a quick drink in the garden after leaving Hever Castle.. Very nice but bit pricey.

Excellent service, food was lovely decor in the pub had great character to it and there was plenty of choice you could choose from as where you would like to eat or just have a drink

We had a lovely meal here last night and the service was very good. Had to walk to the pub to find if it was open though as it has virtually no presence online. Definitely worth a visit though and it's right outside the entrance to Hever Castle.

Great pub, very informal and relaxing, food was excellent. Service a bit slow but we weren’t in any hurry so no issue for us.

Unfortunately the fish and chips had been taken off the menu but we had the parfait and burgers - delicious

Went for a Monday evening meal at this lovely pub which was full of character and only a 5 to 10 min walk from Hever Castle Bed and Breakfast. Evening meals are served from 5.30 but unfortunately you cannot book. We got there just after 5.30 and had no problem getting a table for two. By 6 it was filled up. Food was delicious and so much choice. Highly recommend!

Lovely restaurant. Had a scrumptious roast. Perfect setting for Sunday lunch. Great menu choice. Would highly recommend

Great service, food and lovely atmosphere

Nice for Sunday roast but no light lunch on weekdays, just had a drink and drove down the road to The Wheatsheaf

Visit this pub regularly, it’s about a 20 minute walk from Hever train station. Amazing historic building and right next to Hever Castle. The beer is always fantastic, they have a good selection of ales available and a variety of bar snacks. The staff are always friendly and there’s never a wait to be served at the bar. As of now I’ve never eaten here, but the food always looks good. Prices are reasonable too. The beer garden is a sun-trap, perfect on a summer day.

If you’re going to Hever Castle, this is a very convenient pub nearby. The building is very pretty inside and out and there’s a good sized garden for when the weather is nice enough to enjoy it. The service is good and the beer well kept. Top tip - they make an excellent bitter shandy!

We have just returned from this beautiful pub and would totally recommend for delicious food, great service from fabulous staff and excellent value.Could not fault anything!

Good choice of drinks. Staff were super friendly and informative. We got there before the kitchen opened an were informed immediately that there would be no food until the kitchen reopened. We were seated at a table and offered drinks. Then when the kitchen opened we were the first customers to have our order taken. Food was delicious and plentiful. Will 100% return again.

We had the pleasure of visiting this incredible pub on Bank Holiday Monday, and it truly exceeded our expectations. Despite arriving with a group of nine without a reservation, we were seated promptly, which was a wonderful start to our experience. The staff were exceptionally friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment we walked in. Our food arrived in good time, and we were thoroughly impressed by the presentation – every dish was beautifully crafted. And yes, the taste lived up to the appearance – absolutely delicious! If you find yourself near Hever Castle, I highly recommend stopping by this pub for lunch. The beer selection is fantastic, with a great variety of ales available. With ample parking, it's a convenient and delightful choice for a meal. Overall, I would rate our experience a perfect 10/10.

lovely aesthetic staff were very friendly and food was great everyone enjoyed their meals would definitely go back 👌

Friendly member of staff welcomed us when we arrived, which is always a great start! We enjoyed our beer and cider, didn’t have to wait too long for food, and it all tasted great. Thank you!

Stunning pub and restaurant, food was amazing and very friendly staff. Couldn't be faulted

Lovely old fashioned pub. Reasonable prices. Nice food menu. Just can’t book online. Would visit again. Very cosy and welcoming.

Wonderful 3 courses out performed the Menu. Great food, very professional service & wonderful ambience.. would strongly recommend this historic pub .

Really delicious food! Both starters and main were super tasty and presented so well. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, made us feel instantly welcomed and looked after.

Popped in for a pint after a walk. Lovely pub! Would go again. The food looked good too, but we didn't try it this time. There's a nice little garden.

Impossible to get this pub to answer their phone. Despite several attempts at various times. Booking cannot be made unless you use Instagram which I don't. So it's off to another pub for lunch.

Brilliant thanks for looking after us wednesday and thursday from david and tina

We had a lovely meal here while staying at Hever Castle. Highly recommend the salmon salad! My husband also enjoyed his fish and chips. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Came here on Sunday for an early dinner and was really impressed. We had bruschetta, a chicken roast and the pie of the day which were all delicious. I thought the food was really reasonably priced given the location too. We ate in the garden which was really pretty but the inside of the restaurant also looked really nice!

I love this place so beautiful, food is amazing and staff are friendly too.

My sister and I were in Hever for a couple of days and after our first visit for drinks on the first day we had dinner both evenings. The food was wonderful but the service outstanding. We recommended it to two families who we met whilst visiting Hever Castle and they told us on the Friday evening that they were pleased they had taken our advice for dinner

Midweek lunch. Very pleasant. Food was nice. Service friendly and efficient. Been occasionally using the Henry for many years.

Stopped here on a day out on the bike. We hadn't made a booking, we just walked in on a very sunny day. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and showed us to a table that was free. Had a couple of pints of orange and lemonade and then went for the roast belly of pork for £18.50. The pork was very nice with crispy crackling on top and tender, slow cooked pork underneath, exactly as I was hoping. The Yorkshire pudding was quite a middle of the road Yorkshire pudding in terms of size, texture and taste compared to what some places serve these days. The garden peas and tender stem broccoli were lovely and the roast potatoes were pretty good- slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The mashed root vegetables were a little underwhelming. Overall a very pleasant stop for a Sunday lunch and would return if we were passing that way.

Great heritage pub staff attentive amazing food outside and inside seating and right next door to Hever Castle. Been using it for years even though we are from Essex 👍

What a great pub, we were staying at Hever Castle, so it was wonderful to be able to walk here and be able to have a drink. I was worried about not being able to book but on a sunny evening we got a table straight away. The serving staff were fabulous, polite and smiley. They even picked up a chance comment about it being my sisters birthday and enhanced her desert accordingly which was just delightful. The food was fabulous, tasteful and good quality. Its priced at the right price I would not hesitate to eat here again. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Great pub with atmosphere and history. Despite it having been a busy day they all smiled and were helpful. Food was great, plentiful and reasonably priced. Good location for Hever castle guests as it was just a walk across the grounds.

This is a charming historic pub with lovely staff. The food was excellent; especially the bruschetta. They have the usual beers on tap and a few local ales. The latter wasn't to my taste but if you're in the area, don't miss it.

Dropped in for a snack and a quick drink. Lovely place friendly polite staff. The scaffolding on the roof made it a bit dark but this was only temporary and shouldn't put anyone off.

Ģreat place with loads of Atmosphere.

Lovely food, very pleasant staff, and a nice setting

This is a beautiful pub which is both traditional and stylish, and very comfortable. The garden outside is peaceful and there is plenty of seating, the pond is very picturesque. The staff were very friendly and attentive, service was also quick. The food is more pricey than other pubs (above £16 for a main) but the quality was good.

They are having the roof done at the moment, so lots of scaffolding outside, so looks like they are closed, but they are not. The pub is, as always, friendly and welcoming. I have had their steak and ale pie previously, which was the best one I had eaten anywhere. This visit I tried the Henry Vlll double cheese burger and fries. The burger was so flavoursome and actually a joy to eat. I was initially taken back at the price of £18.50 for a burger and fries, but as it was a rare treat, I went for it. If you love a burger, absolutely have one! It was amazing and I would be tempted to have one again. This is a lovely pub and the staff are so friendly.

We enjoyed THE most delicious appetizer today! Smashed avocado, fresh crab, salmon & shrimp. It was honestly the BEST appetizer I have ever had! Burgers & fries to follow were amazing too! Excellent service & drinks also! An amazing experience! Thank you! 🤩

The owner is awfully rude. Refused to serve only because he didn't like me to look at him :))))) To look! Not to say or do something. never had such an experience before

Strolled up at lunch time from Hever Castle - assumed it would be an over run tourist trap. Instead we enjoyed a fabulous lunch and charming service in the beautiful garden bar of this top notch pub. Hard to beat.

Amazing atmosphere. Service was good! Worth a stop.

Great place,food excellent.staff brilliant.

Great place, hope to revisit sometime in future, try out the food, warm welcome, prompt service, cool beers, and a terrific garden area and outside dining area, with ample tables, and bar area indoors, only draw back is we ran out of time, to sample the food....hidden gem of a pub.

Excellent service and great food

Great food and service The pub is really lovely, close to Hever castle and gardens. The staff is helpful and friendly. The food is excellent. We tried the pie of the day (the ale and steak is great!), the haddock and the burgers. We were all satisfied by the quality, taste and presentation. Generous portions. It's a bit pricey (in line with London pubs prices) but given the quality and location, it is worth it.

Delicious pub food. Perfect meal after a pleasant walk around Hever Castle

Tasty roast in a gorgeous cozy pub

Ate here tonight and have eaten here before - staff welcoming and friendly as always, made us feel very welcome. The food is delicious and has been every time we’ve visited, no matter what we order. This evening we were able to sit outside to eat which was a lovely experience, though indoors is just as wonderful. If we lived closer we’d visit more often, can’t wait to return.

I hope that the table service is better than their enquiry service. Over the past few days I have tried contacting them by phone to confirm that they cater for Gluten Free requirements. I have rang their listed number 13 times, but not once did anyone pick up. I now have severe doubts about visiting!

Well done to Neave and Summer for cracking service, and good food, cheers

Very old place Very nice good service good food 👌

Lunch for 4. Massive portion sizes. Fast friendly service. Garden seating also available.

I enjoyed the most delicious mushroom bruschetta and Prosecco this evening in the pretty garden. Lovely service and a romantic pub! What a gem find after a day walking in the nearby castle.

Excellent food, lovely staff, beautiful interiors. Plenty of space during weekday lunch. One of the nicest country pubs in the area for sure.

Lovely old pub that has a lot of characters and charm about it. Table service was excellent and we shown a table and food was ordered, didn’t have to wait too long for it. Food was excellent as was the choice of ales and other drinks 🍷 that were available. Looking at the front of the building looked like it was having some renovation work to it so if you are around that way, please do pop in, conveniently placed next door to Hever Castle. Would definitely return to this delightful country pub

Delicious food and excellent service. We had starters and main, tasty and well cooked. Thank you

Very nice historic country pub. Pretty beer garden. Good parking.

The most delicious Sunday roast I've ever had! Brilliant service and a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend! 5⭐

Sat right by the Garden door. Was a constant flow of people in and out and cold.

Great food, really attentive and polite staff, a lovely classical British pub food to it as well as a supreme selection of beverages. Would definitely recommend a visit

We had an absolutely lovely dinner here. We were staying in the area and someone recommended this place to us, and we're glad they did. The staff were very helpful when we asked to move seats inside (it was a bit cold outside), they were also very friendly and the food came out quickly. It was delicious too! (ps, highly recommend the prawn and clam linguine) Thanks for a great dinner here :)

On the 2nd April myself and my wife arrived for a birthday dinner. No booking could be made as they take walk in's only. We got there at 1pm to be told there was only 2 big tables free and they could not accomodate us. There was a couple in front and 7 more customers behind. We was all told under no circumstances were we going to be served. One couple even said they had been let down by a previous pub, But the waitress was having none of it. She told us to go away [not even a sorry come back in an hour or sit at bar and wait]. We have eaten here before and always had a great time as they are dog friendly. It seems since the online booking has been taken away the service has gone downhill. We will not be going back

Excellent food in a historic building, and great service too. The double burgers were delicious and arrived very quickly.

We had a nice time in the park and beforehand I checked places for having dinner. So, it was proper choice! Everything was excellent: service, food (we got three different meals) baked stilton haddock, pie and risotto . I’m always very demanding of food, but I was very impressed by taste of my risotto , other dishes were very tasty too. Highly recommend it !

The roast lamb and sticky toffee pudding were on par with the best I've ever had. Beautiful pub and excellent service from the lovely staff. Would definitely visit again.

Visited for dinner on 3/20 and stayed for a few drinks! Stunning building. Beautiful decor. Loved all the candles! Enjoyed the delicious food and one of the best salads I’ve had in England so far! Full beautiful bar and the two servers running the house were such a delight!!

Had the most delicious lunch today! The best meal out I’ve had in a long time! Worth a visit ❤️⭐️

Stayed at Hever castle who recommended this pub as within a short walking distance, Great service and food although menu was limited there were some good options to choose from. Food was nicely presented and hot and even extra gravy served without being requested. Staff friendly and a nice ambience with gentle background music. Kitchen only serves food from 5.30-8pm which left a few disappointed customers who wished to eat before or after this time. If in the area would definitely recommend you give it a try.

This is an old English pub. The food was good, but the menu is a little limited. It has a nice atmosphere and the staff were friendly.

I'm a Tudor enthusiast and historian, as soon as I went through the doors there were TUDOR pictures everywhere. We were greeted by Summer who looked after us at Lunch and Dinner. A very knowledgeable member of staff and warm hearted. The food was amazing - Thank you Chef! When we returned in the evening we all had a Tudor picture with Summer - Scarlett and Chloe, Excellent service. I have made a special sovenior for the team! You do need some Tudor Rose emblems around your lovely pub. Thank you to everyone x

One of the best food in a pub I have ever eaten. Beautifully decorated, good prices, good food, good service.... What more do you need??

Lovely atmosphere and brilliant food - can’t recommend the mushroom bruschetta enough, it was delicious! Very generous portions too.

Great place, super traditional pub

Amazing History lesson to be learnt here for sure. We came here as we had Canadian friends that wished to visit. Don't be fooled by Google and the Knowledge that it tells. There are many secrets that this place holds, there is a History Teacher who works behind the bar, the wealth of Knowledge she knows is definitely worth while asking her about,from the brinks robbery to the actual History of the Castle.. be sure to ask for the History Teacher, you won't be disappointed. The food we didn't try, but definitely looked and smelt delicious. 10 star service from the History Teacher, keep up sharing the wealth, Hopefully one day the gold will come up.

Fabulous cosy place. All staff were so welcoming and friendly. We had two Sunday roasts and desserts, and it was all superb and delicious! They don't take bookings, but if busy, they will try to seat you within 20 minutes or so. Car parking across the road. A most welcoming pub, and we shall return!

Recommended to visit this Pub, unfortunately it will not be the case! No email address to make contact at all. Tried calling at different times over three days, no answer at all. Based on the above it must be closed, what a shame !!

Enjoyable Sunday lunch here - friendly pub with some nice walks nearby. Updating for most recent visit - lots of variety on menu and food was great. Warm open fire a bonus! And dog friendly.

Highly recommend excellent food and service dad drinks Enjoyed walking around and looking at all the history

Amazing pub with great food and cozy setting with fireplace

VERY DISAPPOINTED! January 9th 2024. Before making a 45 minute journey to have lunch at the pub I checked the website for menu's and reservations. The website stated they were taking walk ins only. So of we set only to find the place SHUT! A sign on the door saying that contractors were present. However, no vans, no lights on and no sign of activity of any kind.If you have to close for ANY reason please post on your website . PLEASE SHOW YOUR CUSTOMERS A LITTLE RESPECT BUY UPDATING YOUR WEBSITE AND RECORDED PHONE MESSAGE!

Fantastic food and drinks, a super friendly team, and an amazingly unique atmosphere that all history buffs will adore. After our day at Hever Castle, we walked (the very short distance) to King Henry VIII pub. We loved our meal and drinks. We arrived a little before the kitchen opened, but we were invited to wait at a table with drinks in the meantime. We were very lucky to meet one of the pub’s incredibly friendly team members who was more than happy to share the various differences between their various ales. She helped explain a bit of the history of the ales and the pub. We loved our visit. We will definitely return again one day!