Little Gem in Tonbridge and Malling

As popular as ever Proper old traditional pub with great well kept beer at reasonable prices £3:30 for a pint. Old 1066 is a beer to behold. Such a friendly pub, great staff and landlord, also reflected in the clientele. Splendid all round Unbelievably just gets better. From Eccles it's well worth the 20min walk to Aylesford for an excellent inexpensive pint and traditional convivial company. Foot path between Eccles and Aylesford now clear A serious template for a successful pub. Autumn Green Hops beer always a hit, get it while can

One of the best pints and pubs ive been to

What a gorgeous, friendly and charismatic little place! Will definitely visit again when in the area!

Tiny little gem in the heart of picturesque Aylesford village.

What a cracking little pub. A real Little Gem of Aylesford. I have only given one star for food because it doesn't do food. Just bar snacks. Having said that the fish and chip night supplied by the Howes fish and chip van is great value and lovely food and I would give that five stars. This is served every other Thursday but best to check on their Facebook page. The staff, including Izzy, Chloe, Graham and Niall are all a barrel of laughs and great friends and a credit to the Gem. Fantastic landlord Oli who is also the landlord of The Bull at Ready Farleigh that do a cracking Sunday roast. He also runs Drakes in Maidstone and The Walnut Tree on Tonbridge Road. Can't rate The Little Gem highly enough although, in a way, I don't want to share in case it gets even more overcrowded!! Fantastic prices but probably best avoided if you only drink lager. This pub is devoted to serving the best Goacher's ale (locally brewed) and Turners ciders as well as wine and spirits. We have made some lovely friends that are locals and many have become true friends whom we share time with and we hope the Little Gem carries on its tradition and stays open for ever!! Well done everyone who is instrumental in making this out favourite local xx

This is the most unfriendly pub I've ever been in. You were not greeted with a friendly smile or made to feel welcome.

A very cute pub that seems to come out of a fairy tale. The cider is delicious. The manager is great.🤗

Nice, cozy and cozy, definitely worth it

What a lovely little pub. Dating back some 900 years it may be small but full of character. The ground floor houses the bar and fireplace and wooden stairs lead to an upper floor which overlooks the bar below. Lots of small brewery beers and ciders are on offer here and I imagine that these change all the time. You won't find a jukebox,fruit machine or TV here, this is a traditional pub where people go to talk to each other over a drink the way it used to be. I found the customers to be friendly, within five minutes a couple had spoken to me They have a fish & chips night fortnightly from a mobile van that parks right outside. It looked good and I kind of wished I hadn't already eaten. There are a couple of tables at the front if you wish to sit outside. There are toilet facilities. Parking is around the back just a few minutes walk. Watch your head as you enter, people were not so tall hundreds of years ago!

What can I say that hasn’t already been said. A charming little pub. Delivers on what it says, a little gem. Service was great, something you’d never get in London. Knowledgeable and welcoming plus change from a tenner for two pints.. what more do you want?!

Visiting from America and we were all delighted by not only the history and age of the building but by the look and feel of it too. Its compactness only added to the charm. Would love to go back

Very small, very old, very good ale at good prices and very welcoming. Friendly locals.

Fantastic little pub with a superb section of very fresh beer.

It really is a little gem. Reasonably priced drinks and a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere 😊

Great little gem of a place. Goachers beer on Cask and some Turners Ciders too.

Lovely little pub, good atmosphere, friendly staff and locals, ultra cheap beer but served perfectly. Stumbled upon this place during a walk and now recommending to others

The clue is in the name (little gem)! Great little pub serving tasty real ales. The staff and other punters were really friendly and chatty. Beer was cheap and as we were short on time we decided to do some takeouts. Beautiful spot to go for a day out along the river and stop for a pint.

Quaint little pub they don't do food but the beers good

It's all about the ale. A great little Goachers pub.

Lovely lovely lovely! So sweet, amazing staff, but no food xxx

Great local pub. Full of character and characters! Fantastic Goachers ales, and Turners ciders. All the staff do a brilliant job! All of them are friendly and welcoming! Keep up the great work Team Gem!

UPDATE 2024 APRIL Had a pint of light, which was £3.40, what a fantastic price and location please support your local real pub. UPDATE APRIL 2023 Still a great pub and low prices, £3.30 for a pint of light, £3.40 for a pint of Dark. A massive Thank you to the owner regarding beer prices. There are very few places like this left in the UK so please support. Great pub and fantastic price for a pint of bitter, £3.20

Such a great little pub, really glad I made the stop. Great ales to be had, really friendly service and has that proper pub feel! Great prices were an added bonus, I hope I get to revisit soon.

Fantastic "little" pub. Not much seating but amazing beer and welcoming atmosphere.

Great beer in a quirky pub. Not changed since I last visited 40 years ago

Great atmosphere and a proper drinking pub

Never has there been a name for a pub that clearly delivers for atmosphere,excellent beer,and a very friendly landlord 👍👌

Highly recommended pub, one of my favourites. Ancient building in lovely Aylesford that takes you back in time. Proper selection of traditional Ales from local brewery Goachers. Always a warm and friendly atmosphere!

Probably the best pub in the area for a decent pint

Feels like home, next to fireplace! So comfortable

The Little Gem is a Goacher's ale house serving quality ales, unfortunately it doesn't sell food apart from the occasional homemade sausage rolls & scotch eggs.

Gr8 ale If u want to talk nonsense and achieve non sobriety this is yoyr location

Great little pub for a pint. Staff really friendly and a good atmosphere inside. Watch your head on the doors though.

I did not look if they served food, excellent Ales from the barrel, good service, pleased to visit the smallest pub in the Kent with hundreds of years of history in there.

The drinks are very reasonably priced. When there is food here it is always fantastic. This tiny pub has so much charm

Very neat lil joint for a local 🍺. No food available

It's a cosy little pub with a homely atmosphere to it. It's much smaller than most other pubs but the staff and customers are friendly. Definitely worth a visit

Superb wee pub in the very cute village of Aylesford. Absolutely delicious Goachers ales in as good a condition as you’ll find them anywhere and all poured from the cask behind the bar.

Real character, great ale and friendly people. Just watch out for the low ceilings!

Fantastic pub, very smally (As per the Name 😁) Ales were spot on and a must visit if your a lover of beer!

Love this spot, best pub in Aylesford. Always a great atmosphere and unlike most other pubs in Kent they don't rob you for a great pint of proper beer

Little Gem great pub local characters create a decent friendly atmosphere and the beer is Goachers the finest beer I have tasted you can even get a pint of mild, I hope the pub remains Goachers forever!! Easily five gold stars.

No food so can't rate that. Still the small and magnificent village ale pub that it has always been

Small and full of character, with massive oak beams and wonderful prices. Definitely best if you like real ale! Two pints under £7

No prepared food available but always happy to take something in to be microwaved not enough space for foodies but brilliant atmosphere

A lovely little friendly pub in a small Kent village

Such a fantastic little pub, oozing with atmosphere! A really old school place with tons of character. Shame more places aren’t like this one. It’s a must if you’re in the area.

Fabulous friendly little pub with great beer and regulars who will strike up conversation with anyone.

Limited range of beers. Tiny venue barmaid really helpful as new to the area and three local pubs shut on Mondays and Tuesdays. Worth a visit unique pub.

What is says on the tin! Little as in cosy and nice; a gem as in a great atmosphere with fantastic beers.

Great vibe. Very popular with local people. Friendly staff. Not a huge selection of drinks but it is a micro pub.

Superb place for a drink with friends, whilst walking along the river Medway. Lovely choice of real ales, plus a good selection of alternatives

A really quaint pub with a cosy atmosphere and a lovely fire in winter.

A great little independent pub. Run by fantastic and charming staff that are very welcoming. The beers are always fresh and the handmade sausage rolls and pork pies are a must. Highly recommend.

Good beer and great atmosphere.

A very nice little pub ,very friendly people. It helps if you are short to drink in here.

The best alehouse in kent, use more than often, mix with the locals for great conversations and a wonderful ambiance.

It’s a shame really. I normally don’t give reviews but felt the need to warn others: IF YOU ARE NOT A LOCAL BEWARE! The staff are totally unfriendly to anyone from out of town. It’s a shame because the place is really nice; however, if you’re not a local you are not welcome.

Special place for a lovely drink of ale

A very different types of ciders and great value, staff were great 👍

Charming little boozer in a nearly 1000 year old building. Super friendly atmosphere.

Very welcoming cosy pub, with great beers at great prices

Very pleasant venue mid walk. Quiet, but talkative staff and customers .

Great beers, lovely atmosphere and staff were brilliant, helpful and attentive

Beautiful pub brilliant beers and atmosphere we both wished it was our local, fantastic sausage rolls, locals welcoming staff and landlady very friendly

A delightful old pub serving excellent Goachers akea on hand pump and gravity. It was full of locals from the village who made us feel very welcome. We had a lovely couple of hours there and hope to go back next time we go to Kent.

Great little pub with good selection of local beers and cider

Loved this little place so friendly and cosy.

Used to go to the Gem years ago. Great to see it selling great ale

This place is a real little gem, wit great local brewery

Visited twice in recent times, guite excellent welcome from Kerry, who purveyed good beer with superb knowledge of her stock.

Truly a little gem indeed. Great beer, friendly staff, and people actually talk and make you feel welcome. Used to drink there 40 yrs ago. I'm glad it's back !!

Very enjoyable place please try that 1066 beer

Proper pub great beer great staff

Lovely, quirky "little Gem" of a pub, warm and inviting with welcoming staff.

Lovely quaint pub, staff & people in the made us feel welcome, sausage rolls are fab yum yum

Very welcoming, lovely place to enjoy a drink with friends.

It's deffinately in the name "Little Gem" 💎

Small and cozy little ale house.

My friends took me here today for a birthday treat. Wonderful little pub and such lovely friendly staff and customers. Going back there as soon as I possibly can. Would recommend it wholeheartedlyxx

Nice little pub but avoid polypin beers - especially cider. Barmaid wrung the last few pints from one, producing a cider unlike any beer or cider that I have ever drunk before. More like white emulsion paint, with a thick white sediment. Draught beer was fine.

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Amazing little pub. Lovely beers. Highly recommend

Splendid unspoilt pub selling Goachers ales.

Great pub and they deserve huge praise for managing to rescue this historic inn from inevitable permanent closure and restoring its charm.

Very nice pub. Only ales but a very nice atmosphere. Lovely other guests and staff!

Excellent little pub selling good range of Goacher beers that are brewed nearby and sold at fair price.

known this place for 30 years still wonderful

Could do with a few more beer choices.b

One of the best pubs in Kent, Kerry behind the bar is very friendly and welcoming.

Good little out but the girl behind the bar Friday 16th September 2022 needs to have some customer relations training.

Lovely probably the smallest pub I kent and really old.good selection of ales and cider.

Stopped off at the pub half way round a 7 mile walk. What a lovely place its is. Great ales although the selection was a little depleted after the Bank Holiday weekend and a selection of ciders. I phoned beforehand as I wasn’t sure if they did food. I left a message and got a call back the next day saying they didn’t, apart from sausage rolls, which I had and enjoyed with my pint. The place has a nice atmosphere and we were given a warm welcome. If you’re in the area and like good beer, it’s definitely worth a visit. Just mind your head on the low doorway!

There's nothing not to love about this quant pub. It sell no beer , but ale . Friendly staff , the smallest ( but clean ) toilets I've been in. The bar area downstairs is so small , however it did have room for a few groups of people. Dog friendly. There is an upstairs too but didn't go there. 2 seating areas outside the pub where you can people watch. It's definitely a locals pub but because it's known for being so small inside , it's also a pub that folk will travel to see. You can't go wrong.

Lovely quirky pub, very welcoming, good priced drinks

Great pub. Bar staff are fantastic, especially Kerry. Everyone is so friendly. Will definitely visit more often .

Great drinks and staff especially cos they love a dog!!

Fantastic place to experience history and a delicious pint.....excellent service and friendly customers.

Excellent, so glad it was saved by Goacher's. On Thursday no proper beer that my husband liked in West Malling pubs so tried here on a whim. Beer at £3.50 a pint made Simon think that he had died and gone to heaven.....excellently kept ales, very friendly staff, they have restored it so nicely, very atmospheric. Am trying to work out a way of getting there without me having to drive because they had a gin that i fancied trying.....

Excuse the pun, this place is a gem, querky, olde world, very nice, good luck with the business.