Sir John Falstaff in Gravesham

Not visited for many years but attended a wake there yesterday. Pleasant staff, nice airy function room with lots of natural light. Delicious buffet catering for all tastes and plenty of it. Could really do with more parking spaces though.

Ordered an Amstel, tasted like washing up liquid, 2 other people tried the beer and agreed but bartender refused to give me a refund or exchange for another beer. Bartender did say that the management have said that they can’t exchange or refund because people have obviously been bringing it back. This happens a week before and I though it would be sorted by now but obviously not.

Quality local pub. Landlord really friendly and chatty. Always had a great time in here! Darts and pool table in the pub good quality

I led a walk on which 57 people turned up. I had informed the pub that we were coming and to expect about 12 people eating: there were 23 eating with the remaining 34 wanting drinks! I phoned through the food order and when we arrived the tables were reserved and we all had time to order drinks before our food arrived. Everyone thought the food was really good and would visit again. The pub staff were so friendly and efficient that we thoroughly enjoyed our stop and were able to restart our walk without any delay. Well done to the pub!

He comido aquí dos veces. Servicio amable pero básico La comida normal, nada que destacar. Comestible sin ser exquisita. Menú muy muy típico. Sin sorpresas. Un negocio muy orientado a los mayores de la zona

My husband had heard this pub did meals at lunchtime for £5.00 for OAP’s so we decided to try the pub out for our lunch. There were a few folk in the pub but no one serving behind the bar. Eventually a young girl came rushing out to serve us. It seemed she was the only lady working. She was most helpful, brought us menus from which we ordered our lunch although there was no sign of a menu for OAP’s Apart from this young lady serving and rushing about no one else seemed to be about which was most disappointing as it’s usual to see a manager or manageress smiling behind the bar. Our food was good and enjoyable but don’t think we will return.

Before visiting for my friends birthday, I enquired about disabled access and received a very blunt email in return saying that I could not use my mobility scooter inside the pub as there was a step up and also that there would be no room for my scooter. On arrival there was a very small step and the pub was nearly empty and there was plenty of space for my small mobility scooter. In the end my friends had to help me into the pub as I only had my walking stick. Food was very average but young lady behind the bar was very helpful

Go to this pub on my way home from work great ales they do good home cooked meals staff are friendly u do get alot of builders in there durning the time of 3 on wards but a very clean pub

Popped in at 6 o'clock Saturday evening, such a lovely friendly old pub/ bar.Great home cooked food and good size portion, Definitely recommend anyone to go here, not a huge menu, but there is something for everyone's taste. Will definitely return

11 descended on The Falstaff without booking and ordered lunch. With lots of choices ranging from liver, bacon, mash, bangers and mash, chilli jackets etc everyone was very pleased with their food. Mine was the tuna and sweet corn salad which is always nicely laid out. Service is always good at The Falstaff, just a little slow this time because there were so many of us.

The other pub in Higham was closed unfortunately but we were told about this one by the postman. The food was lovely and its a really nice old pub. The cheesecake and fishcakes were home made and delicious. Well recommended

We have dined here before and it has been a good experience but it must have been an off day. The sole barmaid was unfriendly and unhelpful. We left a third of our meal as it was not very appetizing. The pub used to do Senoir Citizen meals which were smaller and to our liking but alas no more. It was only after we had ordered drinks that we were told 'only cash as machine not working'. Surely a sign would have been appropriate or told before ordering. We did not appreciate the 3 men customers who were very loud with shocking swearing. We sat in the garden after our meal to be met by uncleaned ashtrays. We will not be returning

First time we have tried this pub .found it very welcoming and staff were very friendly.ordered the meal which came out fast ,hot and very tasty .cant fault at all and will definately be back.

Friendly attentive staff. The food was well presented, generous portions and hot. We had a relaxing enjoyable lunch

This Roast is very good but they have increased the price recently by 20%. The staff are very friendly and helpful, booking is very efficient by phone but can be full of left to late. I have visited this restaurant many times

Unfortunately I was one of three to choose chilli, mine being by far the smallest of the portions. When I buy a chilli meal I expect a good flavour, this was lacking, in fact it was just a mildly flavoured mince with rice. My bread and butter pudding was cold in the middle, clearly from a cold fridge and microwaved for too short a time. Don't think I will be rushing back! To be fair some of the other meals looked better and my friends didn't complain.

Visited yesterday for a meal. Very pleased with the food, I'd be happy to say that it was one of the best cooked portions of ribs I've ever had. Burgers are excellent too and the beer is very well kept, a lovely pint from the very welcoming landlord. Will definitely visit again, thank you!

Had a meal here yesterday ( 19/10/2017) the food was excellent well cooked good choice menu .The food was well cooked lovely and hot as were the plates ,we would recommend without hesitation .Vast improvement on the last owner, the pub is now part of the Punt tavern group . Only negative they could do with some new restaurant furniture.

Great lunch. We are a family of 4 and we all loved the food. I had a great steak - best for a long time, the roast was very good. My sons had a hunters chicken and a burger and both loved it. And great service - highly recommended.

Disappointed to read the poor review by Mick S! ......I would like to point out that the food is lovely ( I eat here at least twice a week) the portion sizes are perfect and the desserts are to "die for" especially the chocolate puddle pudding & the Cherry Bakewell pudding... so you must have the wrong pub!!!!!

Mi familia disfrutó de un buen par de horas aquí en el almuerzo. El personal del bar era muy amable y atento. La comida era buena y aunque el pub estaba muy lleno la comida llegó en muy buen momento. Sin duda parar de nuevo la próxima vez que estemos en la zona.

Visitamos aquí ayer cuando estábamos de paso, muy acogedor tan pronto como llegamos al bar. Un amplio menú para un pequeño tamaño y precios asequibles. Pedí parrillada mixta y mi novia tenía ensalada de gambas que ambos llegaron en buen tiempo y una pinta estupenda, había una buena cantidad de alimentos tanto en los platos y estaba buenísimo! Ambos nos dejó llenos y satisfechos, bien hecho, Sir John Falstaff!

Nunca habíamos ido antes. Pero seguía Mates. Dijo que la habían dejado ir, debido a la comida va cuesta abajo. Así podíamos ver el por qué. Patatas fritas frías. Bistec no dar a mi perro. Pequeñas raciones y postres parecía peor que puedes comprar en...

Visité este pub para el domingo un grupo de 10 para la cena del domingo. La comida estaba bien, nada especial, bastante estándar de comida pub. El servicio de mesa empezó bien, pero tras el plato principal era bastante inexistente y tuvimos que ir al bar para pedir el postre. Bastante bonito y agradable dentro de un gran jardín.

Precioso ponerse con mi tía que no ha ido a este pub ya sus últimos días locos. Muy impresionado con el nuevo menú y sin duda regresaremos. Pollo cajún y cazadores de pollo, absolutamente encantador 👍

get there early,to avoid disappointment,gets busy weekends,gret sunday dinners,the staff can not do enough to help,its clean and tidy,good pub food,the fish pie is full of locally line caught fish.the burgers are massive,dare to try the really hot chilli,made me poo like an elephant ,bloody hot !!

Went for lunch-time family meal. Arrived before they were open but they couldn't have been more obliging or welcoming. Friendly, first class, efficient service. The food was also excellent. One of us had the mixed grill but it wasn't your usual cheap cuts of dry pork and gristly steak; every cut was good quality and cooked to perfection. When the bill arrived we couldn't believe the price. Amazing value! were going back soon with some other friend and would highly recommend!

How do you rate a pub for its food?I think that's a difficult question to answer. It depends on all manner of stuff.What you like, what your expectations are and, more importantly, what's on the menu.I think burgers are a great marker for pub food.Why? Everywhere does burgers. Who doesn't like a burger?It's a go-to choice on a pub menu.So given that, does the Sir John Falstaff have burgers on their menu?Yes.Are they any good?I have to say in all honestly that here they're not good.No.They're not.They are astonishing.Hand-made patties and served with everything in a bun that burger regulations stipulate (for a "standard" burger).Up the ante and the additional stuff you can add is "designer" burger heaven.You must order chips with them.That is not a recommendation, it's an order.Why? Hand-cut and fried to perfection when we ate there.They also have nice beer.Win win as the expression goes.

Standard pub food not particularly well cooked.Bit disappointing -frozen chipsFish pie lacking much fish and microwaved puddings.The interior of the pub could be improved with less harsh bright lights.it looks and feels uncared for, shabby tables and worn chairs and staff going through the motions.

Went for lunch with friends, the lady behind the bar was lovely, very friendly and despite being run off her feet (she was the only person behind the bar) nothing was too much trouble. Food was good pub grub at a reasonable price. Great portions. Will definitely be back

Good food, reasonably priced and served by the lovely Emma. Local pub serving delicious food. A very nice birthday lunch with a candle on my pudding.

The 6 of us family members visited for my lovely wife's birthday. It was a sunny warm day but to breezy to sit in the garden , We had been before, but understand its new management and new menu . Orders were taken quickly and arrived hot and not to long to wait either but it was not busy at all . I had the burger as per usual ,good size taste and on a proper toasted kaiser roll too ,very good .Others had sword fish , cod and chips .My daughter had a cheese and pickle baguette , tasty and well prepared with a good Merlot . . All stated very good . Enough portion that most did not have a desert. those that did stated it was the best chocolate brownie they had ever had !! the pub was clean ,toilets too ,only a small car park at rear , maybe more nearby. Steep steps at rear but lev el enterance at the front . Barmaid /waitress did not know if Stella was imported or under license so went for local bitter. Overall very good and shall return . Music was not to any of our tastes but at least it was at correct level that we could converse with each other . Oh yeah Dickens died opposite.

Went here twice in 1 weekend with my partner & my parents. Friday lunchtime I had Chicken Wings, which were superb. We then went back on Sunday for a roast. Before the roast came out we were arguing as to who got the gravy 1st. It actually came out with 2 gravy boats for 3 of us. It was a good size helping and there was also plenty of horseradish sauce. Just thought the veg could be a bit more imaginative than peas, carrots & cabbage. I have no doubt we will be eating here again though, as the pub is close to my parents. Was very happy with my meals.

Went for lunch today. Friendly pub with good food and great portions. Would highly recommend the mixed grill and chocolate brownie. Now currently in bed having over indulged. It is 5.40pm on a Friday. Would recommend.

Went for Sunday lunch (we have been meaning to for literally years but hadn't got around to it). Sunday roast ordered and enjoyed. Great old pub with friendly staff and loads of Dickensian history behind it. Highly recommended.

Booked a table for my family, had to wait over an hour for food, when came order incorrect had to send back steak as underdone and not as ordered, rest of food plain and clearly poor quality - chips were vile, burger ordered did not fit menu description - overall cheep and nasty food and service - the table next to ours were fairing no better and one gentleman was needing to visit the gents frequently due to something he had just eaten, overall a bit off a horror story!! There appears to be a 4 star certificate from trip advisor??? are Sir John Falstaff writing there own reviews? or have they coloured in the dots !

First class service received from the Landlord Rob, and his waitress who was very attentive not only to myself and my partner, but to the other diners too.The food was served promptly, hot and well presented and tasted good too.It wasn't particularly busy for Valentines night, but it was a good atmosphere with romantic music in the background at a level that we could hold a conversation and enjoy the music.I wanted to book at this place as me and my partner used to drink here when we first met, but some of the reviews were a bit negative.I'm so glad that I took a chance, as we had a lovely meal and we'll definitely be returning.Oh, and you can pay by card as well as cash!

Went to this venue after a small walk, hoping to find a welcoming venue to have some lunch.First asked for a cup of coffee and a tea and was told, there was a minimum spend of £10. When challenged after an uncomfortable couple of minutes, the manager stated that £1.50 surcharge could be levied. He was not friendly, the decor is dated and sparse, I couldnt wait to get out and we left our expensive drinks..

Heard this pub had changed hands so gave it another try after two very poor visits in the past. Much better now , very friendly , very good food , a comfortable feel about the place. Manager needs to relax a bit ! he looked very tense behind the bar.Will certainly revisit again

So glad it's under new management.. Children now welcome and they now accept credit cards! Food was amazing & well priced, staff very friendly & welcoming. Atmosphere was buzzing. Well done a great new local for us locals.

Visited on a Friday evening with friends.So noisy unable to here our conversations clearly.Food arrived at table but was different to that ordered. This meant that some ate immediately and others had to wait for replacement.Will not return.

There was 22 family members and we all had great food . Good staff . And great fun. Big car park so no problem parking. Nice warm atmosphere.

I went for a meal with my parents after a long week at work. Hospitality was great, food was amazing and atmosphere relaxing. Dad and I had mixed grill and mum had ribs. All cooked to perfection. Great now they take cards. We'll definately be back. Good luck Rob

I took my parents and son for what I hoped would be a fun, weekday, lunchtime meal here since they have an exotic menu, but having negotiated the steep steps from the carpark (with walking sticks) and browsed the menu to make our choices, when I approached the bar to order I was told that they only accept cash. There was no explanation for this and in this day and age it seems an odd limitation. They brusquely pointed out that if I was to drive back to Strood there was a bank machine there and informed me that their website mentions this necessity for cash. There is no other way to find out about this restriction (apart from being told on ordering as we were). Foolishly we hadn't felt the need to read the website in detail before going out for lunch. The meal prices are high, so there was no way we had that kind of cash to hand. We left and went elsewhere. Obviously I can't rate the food, but the waitress was dismissive and unwelcoming, so service gets a thumbs down. The place was empty and the access directly from the carpark is not easy for the elderly, so I wouldn't recommend it for atmosphere or easy access.

Excellent roast dinner good price comtable surrounding and nice pub reasonable priced tidy place excellent service nice land lord would tell others

Ive been here a few times, but unfortunately they DONT ALLOW children in the pub. In the evening. I can't remember if that it is 6 or 8. But being one of my local pubs its a real shame. The service in there isnt bad, i find them slightly rude & abrupt when you call up or go in there. Its a lovely little pub. I only had fries last time i went so cannot comment on food. Becayse they had a big party in & said they couldnt cook us anything. Overall i would return without my daughter for a drink. But wont be anytime soon.

My family and I have been coming here on and off for over 30 years. This recent visit will be the last. Sunday roast dinner arrived about 10 minutes after we ordered it ! Microwaved food - rubber cabbage. Incinerated carrots which turned to mush. Meat was hot and so were the dried up roast potatoes. If you cannot cook - don't run a kitchen.Service was friendly enough. Should have just bought a drink instead. Will not be going back. Shame. It was a Birthday dinner for my Mum.

My son in law was training for the recent london marathon to raise money for prostate cancer. He ran out of water and not having any money asked within the pub and was happily given some . On saturday afternoon after shopping we decided to stop off for cooling drink as it was unusually hot and after such a generous gift of water we went in . My wife and i used to eat and drink here regularly untill about 9 years ago when it changed to red plastic and stainless steel most off putting but now it has reverted to a more traditional/country pub again . Had some drinks Adnams Ghost ship on tap .All 5 of us decided to try the food as it wasnt overly busy . My daughter wanted to sit outside as it was so good within the garden . The food came promptly and very importantly on heated plates we all ate different dishes but can personally recommend the louiseana burger on toasted bun . No smokers in the garden which was pleasant but some families playing ball games with the ball coming over to us several times . We all got green staining from the benches too ,it will rub off as more people sit outside i suppose. The menu looks adventurous and fancy hopping back to try the kangaroo next time. So ,the good Samaritan ended up costing me about £70 plus! PS Nick completed the marathon.

My son took me for dinner here. What a lively little place. Good amosphere and not noisy. Lovely staff and service and wonderful food. My son (steak lewis) as he is known is a regular there. I cant wait to go again. Thank you so much.

Having just moved into the area we were looking for a nice Sunday roast lunch and were delighted to read some great reviews for this pub/restaurant. After looking at the lovely menu including exotic meals of kangaroo, ostrich and zebra we were very excited to try the traditional roast beef lunch at a bargain price of £8.50 for 2 courses.If you are partial to a microwave roast dinner I am sure you will be delighted by this offering, unfortunately for us hard potatoes, tasteless thin sliced beef and cabbage are not our idea of a good roast beef lunch and dessert was not much better..... Bargain price for care home standard lunch.....Such a disappointment.

My parents had a small win on the lottery so decided to treat me and my husband and cousin to meal out on Christmas Eve. We have been there before had an excellent experience. We reserved a table beforehand, knowing it would be a busy night and it was. The staff as normal were very friendly and the service we received all night was faultless. Even though it was a busy night we didn't have a long wait for food. The food was excellent, three of the table had the mixed grill, one had the steak and I had the sausages, peas, mash and giant Yorkshire pudding. It's proper home food, comforting and very good portions. Me and my husband stayed on for the Christmas Eve party which was a fantastic night, buzzing atmosphere and music in the background. Can't wait to visit again

First time out for Sunday roast as just retired. A lovely roast, friendly staff and made welcome. Great value for money. This is a traditional proper pub. We will be coming back.

Food was good, atmosphere nice. Friendly, helpful, good value. Pub classics, but also some alternative meats id like to try another visit. Felt welcomed and nice and quiet for a saturday evening.

We weren't sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. A lovely evening meal, cooked to perfection. We will be back

We have visited this pub twice in a month as the food is great and good value for money also with a wide variety. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Good place to go for a drink with friends!

best two course meal in years, I have been a chef for thirty years excellent meal and friendly staff.

From the outside, this looks like a smart, reasonably up-market, well kept pub. Inside, the staff are friendly (although a little abrupt if they misunderstand something), and the interior is spotlessly clean. The decor is terrible. The furniture is a respectable brown leather and dark wood affair, but the carpet is 90s patterned, and the loos are stuck somewhere between the 1970s and a machete, judging from the amount of paint ripped off the skirtings. The disabled loo isn't even open, which is not the way to make disabled people feel normal, having to ask for the key (it's not a rajar key).The food is appalling. So salty, I could still feel the salt in my mouth 24 hours later. Brown, tinned-looking peas, defrosted meals, and cheap, nasty meat. Sub-Wetherspoon's meals at restaurant prices.The locals are friendly, in a guarded way, but there are only about ten of them.No children's menus, so you'll be looking at around £9 for a full meal for children.It could be good, but they need to work on service and food. The food is terrible. And given people no longer really go out just to drink, you would hope they would work on that.

The parking was big brick steps lead down to a well kept garden full of charmStep into the bar and your back in time we had food two nice little choice and nicely done Friendly staff enjoyable evening The artful dodger was in the pub that night calling this dog Oooooh spooky

I visited the Sir John Falstaff Higham today, which is in Kent, with my sister. We both opted for the Sunday Roast, we were both a little sceptical as it was advertised at £8.50 for two courses.. However, how wrong were we!.. We both sampled the Beef & Turkey and I must say it was the best Roast Dinner we both had, had out for a long time.. Well presented, lovely cooked, we didn't want the roast to end!!.. We both had the chocolate fudge cake for afters which was also delicious.. The owners were most accommodating, as I am disabled, and made us and other customers most welcome...I can honestly say it was £8.50 well spent and will definitely return. We thank all the staff, and look forward to returning...

This is an excellent venue, with good food, pleasant staff, ample parking and good prices. You do need to book to guarantee a seat at the weekend but its well worth it. We have been back time after time. Sunday roast is lovely, home cooked, large servings and dessert included in the already excellent price

This is the 5th time we have visited here for a Sunday lunch. Always make you feel comfortable, the staff are very welcoming and the food is fantastic! Would recommended it to anyone!

I absolutely love The Falstaff! I used to live in Higham but since moving from the village, I regularly come back. It's very easy to get to and has ample parking, even when its been busy I've not struggled to get parked. The beer garden is beautiful and is well kept and you don't really notice any traffic the other side of the fence. Inside, the pub is separated into the restaurant and the bar. The food is definitely my favourite part of visiting the Falstaff, I've never been with anyone who hasn't really enjoyed their meal. There's something for everyone, there's the normal pub classics, there's quorn alternatives that suit the vegetarians but there's also exotic choices like kudu and kangaroo if you feel adventurous! The service is always fast and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The only downside to the Falstaff is the fact they don't take card, you can only pay by cash so ensure you pass a cash point before turning up!

This is a local pub to my parents and have used it several times but only just got around to writing a review.A large car park at the rear and a beer garden The pub is full of character. The staff are friendly and can't fault the service.There is a wide range of real ales and other drinks There are a wide range of dishes on the menu. The food is fantastic and plenty of it.

we love to visit the Sir Jon Falstaff for all sorts of occasions be it family meals, buffets or just a snack, the reason being you can always be guaranteed excellent food/ service and a real friendly welcoming atmosphere, a real must visit for anyone to indulge in such a lovely pub with fantastic food !!

I am a regular customer at the Falstaff and I can not fault the beautiful meals I have here time and time again. It it always hot, fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend The Sir John Falsaff to anyone!

My friend recommended place to visit. I had a lovely meal on Sunday. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Relaxing atmosphere.I definitely visit again and will recommend to my friends.

We popped in the pub for a drink and had a look at the food. Looked very intriguing. We had Louisiana burger and lasagne both of which tasted amazing. Very welcoming pub and enjoyable to be at.

We decided to drop in for lunch on a Sunday. As we weren't sure how hungry we were, we thought we would order a starter to share with drinks first.We ordered potato skins, expecting it to come with sour cream and the usual toppings - instead we got a plate of deep fried potato peelings!!!! With a little bowl of sour cream and garnish on the side. We literally got served kitchen scraps! So obviously felt quite insulted and didn't order anything else. For almost £5 that was ridiculous and I can't imagine what the chef thought they were doing.

Thought we would try Sunday lunch here on the 16th March as it was advertised as two courses for £8.50, which we thought was pretty good, so we booked for 4.30 pm. When it arrived the vegetables were watery and overcooked and the roast potatoes were either re-heated or had been kept warm for some time, and were neither fresh tasting or crispy. There was the biggest mound of luke-warm cabbage I'd ever seen, and the carrots and peas were equally unappetising. We each had roast beef which, although quite thinly sliced and well done, was tasty. My husband asked for advice regarding the ales on tap and was told "no idea mate" when he asked for a comparison to his usual tipple! Not a good lunch, we much prefer the Three Crutches in Strood where the food is freshly cooked and hot and they accept card payments!

We had a quick pub lunch here and we really enjoyed it. The food - especially the sausage sandwiches - was amazing! Staff were very friendly. There was a good range of bitters and beer, as well as wine. I have honestly never seen such a clean pub anywhere else, in my life. Plenty of parking and good access for wheelchairs/pushchairs too. The only drawback is they do not accept payment by card.

Food was really good.55 happy people:) Well Done,will deffo be back!!My family have been freqenting this fine secret for 4-5 years now.The steaks are second to none and sunday carvery is lovely all at fair prices.The staff are also very freindly:)

My partner and I had always wanted to try this pub as the exterior looks lovely, as does the selection of exotic meats advertised on the board to the front of the pub. We finally decided to try it tonight along with my mum and dad in law. We parked in the car park and unfortunately upon entering the pub there was an overwhelmingly strong smell of state beer. We were also told exactly which table to sit at even though the restaurant side was empty which was very odd. Considering there is no table service you would assume you could sit where you wanted to. We all decided to have three courses. The cheese sharer starter consisted of three types of breaded cheese which were tasty but the same as what you can buy from the Iceland's party food range as were the tempura prawns that the gents had. All very ordinary. The gents both had kangaroo steak medium rare which both arrived well done. But they were hungry where we had all come straight from work so didn't complain. I had the lasagne which was tasty but did not have any parmesan on or any beef in it! Deserts were definitely Iceland's own as I regularly buy two of them myself! These were the strawberry gateau and toffee cheesecake. The lady serving us also didn't know what we meant when we requested a baileys coffee which was bizarre and had to be shown be the owner which was quite awkward to watch as all she had to do was put the shot of baileys in a coffee!!!!! We were also shocked as they do not accept card payment meaning our dad had to pay the £100.00 bill. This is more than we have ever paid for a meal for the four of us and we eat out a minimum of 6 times a month as a family. And there was only two alcoholic drinks purchased in total so this bill was purely for food and soft drinks. They also thought it was acceptable to give me an orange j2o when I asked for a yellow(apple and mango). When my partner returned to the bar for me thinking they have given the wrong one by mistake, we were told that they didnt have the yellow one. That was it. No apology, no sorry for the mistake. So they obviously thought it was OK to give me the orange and passion fruit without even asking if it was OK to do so! The only positive I can say is that there was a good selection of vegetarian options for my mum in law. Also the toilets were freezing and the light bulbs faulty. So it was a cold disco going to the loo. We will definitely not be returning and is a shame because the place has such potential

Went for a meal here a few weeks ago. Have passed by many times and said we must try it. We were given a warm welcome. The food was beautifully presented and was delicious. Could not fault it. Definitely 10/10. Will certainly be going back.

Food simple and good large range of dishes Eaten there for about 20 years never a problem Mainly no children which is ok with us...

After sampling many kentish pubs it was a breath of fresh air to walk into the Sir John Falstaff. 10/10 for cleanliness and at last a pub for adults minus the screaming kids! Beautifully presented, outstanding food cooked fresh to my liking (I had fillet steak) in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Was made to feel more than welcome from my first step through the door. My wife (a vegetarian) also extremely pleased to find a menu with such a variety of vegetarian options. And last of all and moat important! A fantastic pint!. We look forward to returning in the very near future.

We go to the Falstaff on a regular basis as we live in the village, mainly because there is always a nice welcome, menu large and varied. On busy days you may have to wait a while as the food is always freshly cooked as you order it but this is no problem, (better than bulk cooking). No worries about waiting as the Bar staff are friendly and always plenty of banter going on.

Down visiting family in the area and went here for dinner and a few drinks. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. The food is lovely and a good portion size, very exotic menu with plenty to chose from. If your in the area we would highly recommend a visit.

After eating at the Falstaff before and having good experiences, we choose to have our daughter's birthday meal there. The staff were faultless and the establishment was spotlessly clean. My husband had the homemade steak pie, which he said was one of the best he has had! My daughter and I both had the chicken specials which were very nice too. Price was reasonable and had a varied selection of dishes to choose from. Will be going back again!

This has to be the best pub (home) cooked food in the area. Nothing is frozen, for those who can't tell everything is fresh. The pub is so friendly with your regular beers plus a selection of real ales. The garden is kept clean and tidy and is enclosed so safe to let the children run around. As the pub gets busy, being popular, the car park is soon filled up, there is alternative parking in the lane less than two minutes walk away. The only people who could disrespect the Falstaff is obviously Gads Hill parents who block the car park or the other local pub that I wouldn't go in as I'm happy with beer only to get a high. Ok the same as any pub the beer could be cheaper.But for the a friendly pub who welcomes all then the Sir John Falstaff is it.

My child goes to the school across the road to this pub so my wife and I thought it would be nice to try it one day. The first time we went with my daughter we were told no children allowed. We were disappointed and left. We were then in the area on Friday night, just my wife and me so we thought we would give it a go. Firstly the owner was very rude. We parked in the pub car park and the owner came running out saying you cant park there unless you are going to eat. Fair enough but he could of wait to see if we were going to enter the pub or not before pouncing on us. Then when the food arrived it seemed to us that it was cooked from frozen. You know when a Brussle sprout is cooked from frozen and is soggy inside. We asked the waitress and she confirmed that all the dishes were frozen and heated when ordered. We were very disappointed and when we asked to see the manager we received verbal abuse. So what ever you do, if you have to eat in this place, never complain or you will end up in a fight with the owner!

We live locally to the Falstaff, and unknowingly tried to take our children in there, but we were turned away as they said no kids allowed, which is fair enough. So recently we visited here by ourselves for a meal just before Xmas. It's a nice interior, but was full of a lot of middle aged men just standing at the bar. The barmaid was very polite and friendly, and the food was reasonably priced as well, though there are some quite expensive dishes on the menu and quite exotic meats as well ! My wife had a fish dish, and I had a burger which I thought I couldn't go wrong with. Not a long wait for the food, Aden we were pleased with the size of the portions. My wife was very happy with her meal, but my burger was not good at all...very cheap burger, no taste, like something from a burger van. Speaking to our neighbours they tell me that the burgers used to be fantastic from the Falstaff, but they stopped having them because they became very ordinary. We were also surprised to see people bring children in..a couple with a baby, and another with teenagers, but it seemed as though they were regulars and the no children policy did not apply to them, which seems a bit unfair. Also as I mentioned there were a lot of men standing at the bar which seemed to put off another couple from eating in there, as they came in, sat down, then left by the back door without even a drink. We will go back there, but I definitely won't be having the burger !!!