Low Key Taproom in Ashford

A large bar with a good selection of craft beers, live music and board games. They do excellent burgers and the dumpster fries are a trashy, delicious guilty pleasure. It's become a firm favourite when we're in Ashford.

Great local live music every week usually Fridays, sometimes Saturdays 20:00 to 22:00. Arguably the best burgers in Ashford and highly recommend their dumpster fries. They also accept blue light card holders

I’m not a beer drinker but sometimes there’s a nice cider here. The real star is the food. The dumpster fries are the best loaded fries, anywhere, period. The sauce, pickle chunks, bacon bits and fried onions are perfection. Never change. The burgers are also really good, though I prefer a regular patty over smashed. Every visit there’s a different special, it’s like real life ‘Bob’s Burgers’.

Really nice venue and much needed in town. Excellent service and very friendly with quick takeaway which was really appreciated. The Sunday fries 🍟 are lovely and a great flavour! I ordered the (Sunday special with fries £9.99 excellent value!!) low key classic but must admit it’s very big and feel that the bun overwhelms the burger taking away the flavour of cheese and the patties which could have a bit more seasoning on them. Look forward to trying the chicken burger next time. Keep up the great work 👍and wish you very success!

Probably the best thing in Ashford

My 1st visit..... But will not be my last! Great selection of beers on tap and the high strengths I love to see! The prices reflect this massively..... But it is what it is these days! Great canned and bottled beers too and a very good food menu also! I will try the burgers next time as heard some great things! I went just after it opened, so only a couple others came in, but I bet it gets super busy later on the day!

Great burgers and chips! Drink prices a little steep! (£12 for a glass of wine)

Really lovely pub, fantastic atmosphere and staff

Amazing place, fantastic beer and Ale. Had my brother and brother in law's wedding "ceremony" in there. (They did previously marry in registrar office) Was absolutely brilliant!!

Fantastic burgers with a weekly special, the best burgers in Ashford, the dumpster fries are great and a challenge if you try to eat a portion on your own. Excellent line up of craft beers and fridges packed with a good variety of craft and continental beers.

Really nice chilled out location with excellent taste in music.

I've been here several times and food has always been excellent. The selection of beers available too is wild, all parts of the spectrum.

Pop in here some days after work, absolutely amazing rotation of Stouts and Beers (with some crazy percentages) - A fantastic atmosphere and even more fantastic food! A solid all-rounder!

What a place! Discovered it by coincidence a Saturday night when driving and looking for food around after cycling during the entire day. The service was fantastic, very switched on waiters and staff in general, who recommended incredible food and beers to those drinking. The chicken burger with feta was delicious, and the classic burger too (double patty!). Also, the fries with classic seasoning were devoured in a heartbeat beat, and the chicken stripes as well. The ambiance was what made this place extra special, there was a live band and everyone ( and I mean everyone, youngsters and elderly) was dancing. We will return!

Great selection of beers, friendly staff and calm atmosphere. One of my favourite places for a drink

Excellant range of beers and food choices were fine. The last visit a year ago was better.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, amazing food and live music on a Saturday. Well worth a visit if you're into craft beer and a chilled vibe. Dog friendly too, bonus.

This place has the potential to be great. The decoration is amazing as is the music, which makes the atmosphere great. Really liked the service too. The prices are really good too! However, the food is close but ends up not quite being there. If they just perfect some things, it could be exceptional. - i've ordered from here once before and really disliked the "crack" spice they put on the chips (threw them all away). This time I asked with just salt and they came very oversalted (and I like them well seasoned!) - the low key classic (double smash) is quite tasty but I felt the meat quality could be better. Also the crispy onions come soggy with oil which makes it a bit of a letdown. It's a great burger in theory it's just the execution isn't quite there - the low key chicken was my favourite. However I also think it needs some balancing. Had too much feta cheese ratio compared to the rest. Chicken is very good though and I think this chicken burger could be amazing. If some of this gets improved I'd be ordering or going here all the time :)

Great ale and great customer service. 5⭐️

Food here is really good . Very nice atmosphere inside and lots of drinks to choice from. Staff always very friendly .

I came here for a company get together but came back and will be coming back for the amazing dump fries. There’s no cocktails but they do have tiny cocktail fizzy drinks and they also have beer and cider. Never the less do recommend this place.

Great place for a choice of ales

Excellent bar and food. A casual space for creativity and conversation much needed in Ashford. Food is really good. As you would expect the beers on tap are very good and not your usual pub fare. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the beers on offer and they rotate regularly. There are board and card games available to borrow so you can easily while away hours at your table. They also host local groups and music regularly which is much appreciated by many in the town.

Great range of beers including a number of ales from small local breweries. Lovely staff who are passionate about food, beer and improving the town. I haven’t tried the food but will do soon.

When ordered said 19:20 arrived 19:40 burger good but Luke warm , crack chips cold and bland , sorted them out with a air fryer and Nando’s salt , very pricey for what it is

Probably the best watering hole left in the town. Always an interesting selection of beverages. There's generally a sour on... which is a favourite tipple of mine. Plenty of IPA, DIPA, NEPA and stout too.

Fantastic burgers. Great range of beer.

Waited almost an hour for two burgers that came out warm/pretty cold. Food was nice but when we chased our food there was no make good, just excuses several times that there was a large order of food all at the same time. There were two other tables eating while we were there… it wasn’t very busy. Really disappointing, but beer was good (despite some mishaps with the taps playing up/them having to go to the cellar to fix something for my pint which was just pure foam for about ten minutes)

Awesomely eclectic music + decor, friendly staff, a varied board game library is available, and walking distance from Ashford Int station. Well set-up for dates, small groups, and one table suitable for medium groups. Visited on a Friday and menu was burger-based - this also seems to be all that is available on JustEat so you could use that to check menu in advance. Prices are reasonable however I feel the menu is awkwardly limited and needs work. Only veg option is quasi-onion rings in a bun but is charged the same as a beef burger. Those quasi-onion rings are not available as a side - you'd really expect onion rings at a place like this. "The Basic" burger proclaims that you can add your own toppings, but there is no list of available toppings nor pricing provided for adding extra toppings. The chicken tendies are served with a pot of ketchup, but this is not listed as an available sauce on the menu. The fries are very tasty and generously portioned. The burger was fine but dry for lack of sauce. Sauces are sold in small paper pots for £1-£2 . I cannot speak to the alcoholic drink selection, but the soft drink selection was poor. The focus seems to be on American imports for some reason with Arizona Iced Tea featuring prominently and some US-exclusive special flavoured Dr Pepper. The Dr Pepper+Cream Soda was tasty but I would have liked to avoid caffeine and that would be very difficult. Staples such as lemonade (only 7-UP), ginger beer, and cream soda would be welcome and there was plenty of fridge space for it. There was also no soft drink menu - the only option being to peer into the fridges.

I am very rarely as impressed as I was today. I have eaten in some of the great restaurants around the World, and these guys deserve a round of applause. The menu is small, because what they do, they do exceptionally. They have everything you look for in a place you will tell everyone you meet about; fabulous staff, great food, interesting drinks and a stylish venue. I'm gobsmacked to experience this quality in Ashford! As a bonus it turns out they are also dog friendly, so they will be getting a lot more of my custom. A HIDDEN GEM!

A fantastic little bar, so welcoming, food and drink is great and the atmosphere is chilled and relaxed. Great selection of live music and super friendly staff.

Best craft beer selection for miles around. Also, the food here is to die for. American classics cooked to perfection. The chef here really knows how to excite those taste buds

The biggest portion of fries I’ve ever had. Perfectly seasoned. Freshly fried. Burgers were banging too. Super friendly service. If we’re ever back in the area we’ll be stopping in again

I just got a delivery. I order burgers and they were ok burgers, maybe even good when you think it's delivery in Ashford, BUT the patty was so thin that it was almost see-through and I don't understand why I'm beeing charged £2 for service when ordering delivery. It's look like owners think they are in Soho without delivering quality.

Food is cold and soggy when turned up

Great quality burgers and AMAZING fries, everything tasted fresh and delicious

This place is an absolute gem. Great beer selection. Great music. Great atmosphere. Amazing staff. The food is absolutely banging!!

The reviews here are saying this place is the best in Ashford, nah best burgers would be five guys hands down. But the burger here does seem good quality and it’s enjoyable. Chips are also nice, just not my preferred flavour. The burger and chips aren’t greasy which is nice. The chicken side looked nice but when I bit into it, was quite oily and slimy so I couldn’t finish it. Don’t know what that’s about. Overall better than burgers from a kebab place.

Really cool place, decent selection of beer on tap and in the fridge - would be great to have a no or low on tap as well instead of buying a can from the fridge. The smash burgers were really good, there appeared to be a mix up when ordering and our burger was stuck on the pass for a while - to be fair they seemed busy so not a huge deal. The quality of the food more than made up for it.

After being let down by nandos not delivering found this place read reviews and thought why not. We was not dissapointed burgers fantastic chicken amazing chips had perfect seasoning mozzarella sticks very nice an crunky not soggy. The burger sauce bbq sauce an sweet chilli were also lovely. All in all very happy customer will deff be returning to this little gem.

Great atmosphere, great looking & anywhere that has Duchesse on tap gets an instant like

Visited to hear some live music, really fab place and friendly staff.

Plenty of choice of craft beers, knowledgeable staff

First time visiting the taproom and very glad we did. Great selection of beers, the fridges had a brilliant assortment of beers and ciders lots from Belgium. Bar staff was knowledgeable and helful when choosing your beer. Food was really nice and got to love their 'crack' seasoning. Great Wall of table games if you wanted to sit there and do something different from playing with you phone. Looking forward to visiting when they have some live music on Well worth a visit if your in the area

After just eating the most incredible, flavourful and spiced burger the width of my glasses, I can't praise this taproom, it's selection of characters and it's crew enough. Perfect harmony of a vibe - I was on my own at 2pm, but still killed it with music from Initial D to Green Day and then Sum 41. Prices are very reasonable for a girl from the Midlands, £15 for Pint and a Meal.

If you want a proper Berger the best chips this is the place my belly so happy 😁

You pay for the skill involved in making the beers here, so not as cheap as some big chain pubs. The Ales have a very wide range of flavours and strengths. The staff always provide a relaxed and playful atmosphere and also act as a beer-sommelier, they can tell you about each of the beers and help you find what you like. If you intend to hang one on then maybe have a few in here while you can appreciate it before moving on to the cheap stuff.

Really lovely food with great customer service would recommend to anyone! :) will definitely be coming back!!

I had to try this place a second time to make sure but wow, amazing burger!! Best in Ashford.

What a find. A tap room with a menu to compliment decent beer. Deep fried pickles, generous sized selection of burgers. 'Crack seasoned' chips (very moreish!) Breezy friendly atmosphere, and the ubiquitous beer choice. Perfect lunch pit stop, we will make an effort to revisit if and when back in town

AMAZing honestly a really good experience with friendly, fun and fantastic staff that'll recommend and assist with all the choices they have to offer. With new drinks and food that changes often there's bound to be something for everyone, overall makes for a great hangout place with events happening regularly. 10/10 recommend.

Burger was good but fries weren’t seasoned enough and the chicken tenders were 2/10. Had them before and they were great but this time round it was gristly in parts and slimey in others. Might have changed them 🤷🏻

I am really very fussy when it comes to burgers but I have to say this is the best I have had in a long time, definitely the best burger I have ever had in Kent. Perfectly seasoned and tender meat, salad had a great fresh crunch and the pickles tasted homemade. Lightly toasted but still soft bun. Having looked at their Instagram they also buy their ingredients from local businesses, which I think is important. A real hidden gem!

Best burger in Ashford and it’s not even close

Spent a good few hours here on a Sunday afternoon and we absolutely loved it! Great selection of beers, and as a non-beer person I really enjoyed the cider. Food was fantastic as well, simple burgers but so delicious. And the crack fries were to die for! Nice little selection of board games as well. Unfortunately we’re not local but would love to come back if we’re in the area again.

Wish I had visited sooner! Probably the best place in Ashford to try high quality beers and ciders. The constant rotation of available drinks is a factor that keeps you coming back. The atmosphere and service are also both top notch.

Very nice establishment, if you want to try the various beers, ciders on the beer menu it is no trouble for the bar staff. Was fairly busy and there was a live band which added to the atmosphere. Plenty of seating too and a choice of board games to use for a quiet night.

Highly recommend this place! Their food menu is awesome. Obsessed with the Frickles (fried pickles) Went there with my family who came over from Austin, USA - and the kids said the burgers were better than the ones in America 🍔 Plus they have a really great selection of soft drinks! (As well as a very wide selection of delicious craft beers) Everyone also loved the selection of board games available. Great music, great atmosphere and great value! Will certainly be back soon 👍

Wow I don’t know if it’s because I’m high!! But that was amazing food

Best burgers and chips in ashford without a doubt

Really great food, so tasty! deffo order again soon!

Expensive for non-alcoholic drinks

Great beer, lovely food, good atmosphere, live music , best place in Ashford!

Nice hot food and very good quality, portion sizes were decent, would definitely recommend the chicken. Very happy with the order and will 1000% be ordering again!

Had a burger, fries and a cider here yesterday. Food was great quality, service great, music fab too.

Good selection of Ales, close to the cinema

Did not care for this place No real ales, over priced, and only me in there SHAME Used to be a big venue

Great bar, just what Ashford needs. An excellent selection of beers and ciders available, at reasonable rices. Great friendly team who really make the experience. Had many a great evening here, and hope many more to come.

Great service, good beer selection. Lovely place!

Place is absolutely amazing. Exceptional service.

Why didn't I know about this place sooner? Visited twice in the last few months. Excellent selection of craft beers to cater for all tastes. Good range of draught and even more beers and ciders available by bottle and can. Friendly and knowledgeable staff who are happy for you to try different beers and help you choose something to suit your tastes. Delighted to see some unusual sour beers on the menu which brought back memories of Belgium! A great addition to Ashford. Oh and they're dog friendly too!

Decent selection of taps and bottled beer. Inly had time of a couple of pints and a quick browse of the fridges but it seemed like a decent selection

Nice selection of beerio's - nice atmosphere and great friendly staff!!

Great selection of beers, excellent food and a generally cool place. Not to be missed.

Excellent choice of craft beers and gorgeous food. Much appreciated in Ashford! 😉 Will definitely be back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Best place for craft beer in Ashford, nice chilled atmosphere. The owner is a cool dude too.

Now the only craft beer place in Ashford.

Amazing selection of beers and tasty asian fusion dishes. What's not to like?

Great atmosphere good food and drink really impress

Lovely venue, amazing food and great choice of beers! Super dog friendly as well

Lovely place with some brilliant beers if you like proper beer then you must give it a try

Visited on a Saturday evening and it was nicely full without being too crowded. Great selection of beers and really friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Amazing place! Super nice ale and cider actually tastes of apples. Haven't tried food this time, but I know the chef there is very talented.

Great casual place for food and a variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Good choices of food for vegans/veggies too, plus they have great board games 👍

Do yourself a favour and get down to Low Key Taproom asap! Drew is incredibly knowledgeable with the drinks that he sells and so, so friendly. The food is insane, Danny is the sweetest person ever and the food that he makes is some of the best I have ever eaten. All very reasonably priced, get yourself down to Low Key Taproom and support a local business! Oh, also amazing music and wonderful atmosphere. Ps. PLEASE put the apple gyozas on the menu, they are god tier.

Amazing selection of great beers, brilliant staff and epic food, what more could you want!!

Friendly place with a great choice of beers

Nice 'low key' and relaxed atmosphere, fantastic selection of craft/ local beers, great food and friendly staff. It's my favourite place to chill out and enjoy with friends and while the time away. Great to see Taproom back in action! Recommended! ;-)

Nice bar , friendly staff, great food , good atmosphere

Clearly one of the best spots in town with friendly bar staff and a great selection of drinks chosen and made by passionate people. Today we tried some of the food and oh my. The ramen noodles were incredible, props to the chef working solo making every dish tasty AF. Great kids menu too - my daughter has now fallen in love with the udon noodles - finally! Thank you!

Best place in Ashford for tasty alternative beers. Do really good food now too

Visited taproom late December and was so impressed by the new menu and specials board! More people need to discover this place, such authentic, fresh and well thought out dishes. I had the beef rendang that the chef said was cooked by the owners mum - can’t get more homemade than that. A moment for the homemade spring rolls too that were light and crispy and not greasy and oily. This place is a gem in Ashford and needs to stay. Pls go and try it for yourselves

Great beer, great noodles, great staff. What more could anyone want?

Great beers and great friendly atmosphere. 3 of us had some amazing pork belly bites along with pulled pork and chips to share, the chef was passionate and it could be seen in the flavours and preparation of the food. He came and spoke to us and showed us top quality customer service. Low key Taproom provides a wide variety of beers, ales and ciders and wines in an easily accessible part of town. Although some beers were expensive and some were less pricey you get what you pay for. All I can say is that I will be returning. 🍺 🍻

This has to be the best place to hang out in Ashford for a few drinks. Great range of beers and very knowledgeable staff

If you like real ale, or a decent ‘street food’ style menu, or even just want to go somewhere with a nice, relaxed atmosphere, this could be your new favourite place in Ashford. A great selection of food and drink served by friendly folk. Best bar in town bar none.

Nicely done out. Good space with a good selection of beer on tap. Some belting stuff in the fridge. Food is exceptional and fairly priced. A little gem in Ashford

Great place to get a drink and see lives acts. Fred Clark was performing today and is back in 16th October. Thank you Pete (taproom) & Fred

Great range of beers and ciders. Including Gluten Free IPA. Have board games too.

Great place, friendly staff and good vibes! Beer selection is always changing and the staff know what’s what!