Based on 330 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 330 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 250 in 339 in Tonbridge and Malling
Nº 64 of 80 Other cuisines in Tonbridge and Malling
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Didn’t get the chance to try,turned up and notice on the door says ‘closed for the foreseeable future under new management’ would love to try when it is open so review not a true review o f the place.
Jules S . 2024-03-14
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Website is live and accepting bookings - but even though the lights are all on the door is locked and closed until further notice. If you close your pub...take your website bookings offline
Colin Archer . 2024-03-04
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We booked a table for 5 people on the 20th February at 18.30 we had a 50 minute drive to this restaurant .When we arrived the restaurant was closed due to a gas supply shortage . No notification whatsoever . They had our phone number as my wife informed them that we were coming from quite far away and would be maybe a little late . We arrived at 18.25 to a closed restaurant . Utterly disgusted that they didn't inform us . My wife emailed them and they didn't have to common decency to reply . What a way to run a business.
John Gillibrand . 2024-02-23
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Booked through groupon. On arrival was closed as they had no gas supply ( note on door) we travelled 50 minutes to get their and staff didn't bother to call to let us know even though they asked for my phone number. Emailed them and they didn't bother to reply. Terrible customer service would never bother to try visit again
Dawn G . 2024-02-22
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Booked table. Arrived at the correct time to find the place was shut. We drove about 50 minutes to get there. Disgraceful that we were not informed of the closure.
Emily G . 2024-02-22
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Despite accepting my booking and sending me a reminder, we arrived to find the place closed. A small courtesy to let us know maybe.
Keith M . 2024-02-21
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Arrived for our lunch booking to find the place locked up and in darkness. No explanation on the door no notification despite having been asked for contact details. All that money spent on refurbishment and now this. Won't be back!
Heather R . 2024-02-21
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My teenage daughter discovered this restaurant to try with myself and her twin brother. We opted for the carvery. Each of us had different meats. It's hard to think of the words to describe how it was, so to quote. '10/10'. 'Best carvery I've ever had'. 'Excellent '. A return visit has already been decided, and with the addition of very pleasant staff, it's a must.
Graham Smith . 2024-02-14
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This is the 2nd time i have eaten at the Amherst within a week. I had to try out the Sunday carvery. To summarise in a few words it was exceptional. We all went with the steak and ale pie and topped this off with all the veg from tbe carvery. It was the bezt Sunday carvery i have had and it was all piping hot. You must all try it. You wont be disappointed.
Steve W . 2024-02-11
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Have wanted to try since it re-opened as Amhurst, especially as it’s an independent business, but put off by mixed reviews. Decided safest to try on Thursday with the £8.50 fish & chips as can’t go far wrong with that. Sadly we were wrong. Only one other customer who was already eating, so no pressure on the kitchen. However, chips weren’t cooked and had to sent back. Came back OK - best we could say, though neither of us a fan of hot food served on boards (thought that fad had passed) and why serve with sliced gherkins? Sadly won’t be returning.
Nigel L . 2024-02-08
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We used to bring our children here when it was The Crown Point Inn, many years ago. We decided to try here for a quick lunch with our new Grandson and it was good. 3 of us had the midweek Carvery and 1 had Scampi. All freshly cooked and tasty with the Carvery offering good choice. Overall an enjoyable lunch and decent VFM, so we’ll return
AlanP905 . 2024-02-07
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This is an absolite gem. The food, service and ambience was excellent. If you come on a Tuesday you must try the pies.. We will be back on Sunday to sample the carvery. A special thanks to the 2 girls who looked after us for the evening.
Steve White . 2024-02-06
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Lovely food good selection. Service was OK but we had finished our carvery meal before the ordered meals had come out.
M Sales . 2024-02-06
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Wow - Amazing service, Quality Food & great atmosphere, reasonable prices - highly recommended - we shall certainly be back. WELL DONE Team Amherst Inn!!
Mark Kingham . 2024-02-03
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Have been wanting to try The Amherst Inn for a while. Really pleased we did. The surroundings were lovely and couldn't fault the food or service. Husband and I had steak, it was honestly superb and the Baileys and chocolate cheesecake is honestly the best cheesecake I have ever had. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
Karen Hathaway . 2024-01-30
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I had the vegan wellington which took ages to make and then was given to another customer once arrived. They cooked another one which wasn't that tasty and certainly wasn't worth the long wait Apparently the meat was dry too. Not overly impressed with the chefs but the floor staff were very helpful and apologetic.
J K . 2024-01-29
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Poorly organised, lacking quality of food and attention to detail. Delay in receiving the wine meant this did not materialise. The owner however was magnanimous in not charging when we were left with no option but to complain.
Ian M . 2024-01-29
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We went for a long muddy Sunday walk and then walked to the Amherst Inn for a beer and a cup of tea. On arrival it was busy but we got a seat in the bar area easily like we wanted to. It was warm and cosy. I must admit I was eying up the roast dinners that were going past! They looked really good! I’ve asked if I can go there for a Sunday roast for my valentines gift! :) The only thing was most the beers on tap had run out. My husband likes to go for different beers but most of them were finished. So after a laugh with the barman we finally found one which wasn’t run out!
nataliecoppins . 2024-01-28
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Absolutely lovely pub and good. Came here with my family for a Sunday roast. Delicious food and great friendly service. Would definitely come back
Elena Shvab Millinery . 2024-01-28
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Came here for a reception, our bar tender Luke was amazing and so were all the other staff. Would highly recommend
Josie Kelly . 2024-01-26
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Welcoming staff and delicious food, we will be returning! It was Monday 50% off steak all day! We went for a tomahawk that was expertly cooked and for only £32.50 !
Dave B . 2024-01-25
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Unfortunately this business doesn't pay its staff. Avoid at all costs.
John Reynolds . 2024-01-25
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Mixed feelings An odd experience. Started badly when they denied I had a booking despite me showing her the confirmation e mail. Eventually after lots of dithering she found it when she moved her ipad covering the booking list. Ordered the carvery, meat ok but beef average quality. Yorkshire was a bit limp and tasteless. The carrot was superb other veg average. Most were hot and well cooked. We were shown the dessert list and told two weren't available. We ordered a creme brulee and asked if we wanted ice cream ir custard with it?!?!?! The creme brulee was also missing its shortbread a waitress was asked and off shr went, never to return! My chocolate dessert was missing the Chantilly apparently chef forgot to tell then they had run out! To be fair the senior waitress did get it for us free but we never resolved the shortcake issue! I can honestly never been offered ice cream or custard for a brulee! Slightly randomly confused venue. One very good waitress otherwise hmm ! Table next to us got a wrong drink too. 24/01/24 Got an e mail from this venue’s staff asking me to sign a petition as staff aren’t apparently being paid by the owners, I cannot explain why, but am concerned if it’s true and the owners GDPR failings holding on to my e mail address unlawfully
Paul Fisher . 2024-01-24
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I have been to this place a few times. It has the potential to be something really good. I have found some of the staff very friendly and helpful on some occasions and on other occasions a little arrogant and snappy, finding it more interesting on their phones and chatting together. Food again has been great, steaks and fish and chips were excellent, where the carvery looked and tasted a little dry and vegetables a little overcooked. I think it needs a strict manager who understands customers needs, quality of food and to create a better ambience as the place is a little open and bright. Plenty of outdoor seating, be nice to see if they can utilise this in the summer, maybe some small private dining pods, weekend BBQ. As said the place is big and has so much potential to be really really good.
Alex B . 2024-01-24
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Decided to try the midweek carvery. I was a little bit reluctant at first as I had had 2 poor meals here last year but had recently heard that they had had a complete change of staff. From the minute we walked in the door you could feel the friendly welcoming atmosphere. We arrived with two young children and all the staff went the extra mile to help us with plates etc when carrying from the carvery . Carvery was excellent and the staff we could not fault . Well done Amherst Inn. We went away feeling happy and full.
Pippa2005 . 2024-01-18
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Had a lovely mid week carvery with my family. Good portions, very tasty and a welcoming atmosphere. Also has a lovely children’s menu.
Stevie H . 2024-01-18
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In a very short time, The Amherst Inn is in my opinion heading towards excellent! I’m a little biased because the Waitstaff have a track record of excellent service at a highly regarded restaurant that I used weekly for nearly 2 years. I would rate them as ‘Prestige’. We were served this evening by Niamh (pronounced Neeve). She was an absolute credit to the Amherst Inn. She paid attention to every detail that would ensure we enjoyed our dining while keeping a subtle but keen eye on the needs of the other diners. Amazing service. If they can keep this level of service building up, I might end up having to have a table in the carpark. Fabulous food, fantastic staff!
Ezra Sealy . 2024-01-16
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Hands down the best carvery I’ve ever had (and I consider myself a carvery connoisseur!) service for the kids food was a little slow, hence the 3 stars on service, but the friendliness of staff and quality of food could not be higher! Will definitely be back.
Andrew Diaper . 2024-01-14
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Amazing pub, lovely staff and great food! Very welcoming for dog walkers and a new favourite for our family!
Callum rose . 2024-01-13
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Four of us had a really enjoyable lunch today at the Amherst Inn. Everybody was very attentive to us & paid attention to detail. We all had different mains & desserts & were thoroughly delighted with them. The food was very fresh, good quality, delicious & very well presented. The wines we choose were also of good quality & price. Very reasonable prices. The restaurant is spacious with a lovely open fire, or plenty of seating in the bar areas should you wish to eat there. Everywhere, including the toilets, were very clean. A lovely big car park. It was our first visit to the Amherst Inn today but it certainly won’t be our last! Looking forward to our return visit.
VioletEmily . 2024-01-13
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Really liked this place. Food very good and reasonable price. Staff very friendly. Will return.
Terry Brister . 2024-01-07
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Absolutely awful , came for Xmas dinner against my better judgement as we’ve been previously and the service was poor. Waited for 2 hours only to be told the food still wasn’t done and they are terribly sorry , avoid at all costs
Trip24rgrgevegegsg . 2024-01-02
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Went here with a few others and 4 of us had steak ordered "medium rare" and all came out well done and very bland. We had 3 different sauces, peppercorn, cheese etc and we couldn't tell the difference between them as they were so bland....
johnpc1983 . 2024-01-01
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Booked for New Years Day for 10 of us. The staff were really polite but unfortunately we had to wait 1 hour and 20 minutes for food and considering we seemed to be the only people there it seemed a bit of a joke. The rib eye I ordered as medium rare was well done and was gray and I couldn't eat it. The other 3 rib eyes that were ordered were medium well. The kids pasta was terrible. I am not sure of the chef was just incompetent or if this is the norm but I will not be coming back.
John Cook . 2024-01-01
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The service was fantastic, unfortunately the food did not meet the same level. The food took over and hour to come out and was bland and extremely over cooked. I had high hopes for this place but it looks like the curse continues.
John Clucas . 2024-01-01
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This was plain shameful. First of all, we walk and are met with funny smells, and a cold building. We considered this fine, as we thought it was just an old place, so it'd be normal. A woman finds us a seat, and quickly get our order for our drinks. 25 minutes later, the people that were 1 minute in front of us are finished with their dinner, meanwhile we hadn't even received our drinks. Someone at my table gets up and asks around. Another 5-10 minutes later, our drinks magically appear, with no compensation, no apology. We ask for the bill and quickly leave. This is plain shameful. We have never left a pub before getting our food, but when we do, we are met with a sarcastic, "have a good day", and dirty looks from the employees. Sort it out.
Luca Lefevre . 2023-12-31
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Waited for over 45minutes food not great not sure how the steak was cooked but probably the worst I have ever been served and the chips were cold, would not recommend
Dave B . 2023-12-29
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We decided to pop in for lunch after a long walk in the fresh air to be greeted by very welcoming staff, unfortunately that’s where the positive experience ended! We had to wait 1.5 hours for two fish finger sandwiches and one club sandwich (the...
CSprigmore2020 . 2023-12-28
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I came here for xmas dinner with my family , 6 of us in total.. The food was lovely , staff were very friendly and attentive . I will definitely be returning
J2215FBmichael . 2023-12-27
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My wife and I visited the Amherst Inn on Boxing Day and had a carvery each which were excellent. The service was also very good. We will without doubt be returning soon, in fact I noticed the Steak menu with the huge Steaks (24oz and...
Flyer43157538896 . 2023-12-27
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Christmas meal at the Amherst. Although we had a bit of a wait for our puddings, everything was cooked to perfection. The team serving on christmas day were really stretched but polite and diligent. The manager was helping in the kitchen but spoke with nicole...
Jake E . 2023-12-26
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Came here for a family dinner Christmas eve, Service was a little slow but what can you expect when such a busy season, we didn't mind waiting. The food was fantastic the server was brilliant and so kind. We going to return for lunch
Steven C . 2023-12-26
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We attended the Amherst for our Christmas dinner and what can I say?! Absolutely incredible food the flavours of the carvery were amazing - top shout out to the chefs what a great job!
demio337 . 2023-12-26
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Came in for Christmas Day, at £80 a person, I was excited. Upon entering the site, you had smile all around for the FOH staff, I was meeting and greeted by Nicole, and all was well, Starters came amazing, drinks, until it came until pudding...
davidhL6970EQ . 2023-12-26
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Tasty Christmas A very busy day but food was lovely and front of house worked very hard! We left happy 😊
Si W . 2023-12-26
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Crazy Christmas Dinner at the Amhurst inn Never seen a restaurant grind to a holt like today Christmas day Special occasion for lots of people ruined by total miscalculation of bookings Watched as people walked out due to time taken between courses Some courses didn't...
shacksgardens . 2023-12-25
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This was meant to be a special treat for Christmas! The front of house staff were lovely but it’s a shame the rest of the staff! We had our starters and mains course of turkey and beef from the carvery. Which was both lovely!! Then...
Vanessa Y . 2023-12-25
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Wonderful venue, old inn which has been really well modernised. Wonderful manager and superb staff team. This is a really good pub and restaurant and the menu is excellent. Sunday carvery is hugely recommended. Nothing is too much trouble. Well worth a visit, superb atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Chelle L . 2023-12-25
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Went here to an event seeing a tribute to Micheal Buble. The price of £50 each included a 3 course Christmas meal. Upon arrival al we were seated at the bottom half of the restaurant that was extremely cold. We ordered our drinks and were...
Louie7oaks . 2023-12-21
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Celebrated my husband and my 75th birthday by having the festive menu at £40 per person. Excellent value and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the course that they chose. Staff were really nice and helpful and even kindly decorated the table ready for our group. We also...
carole m . 2023-12-20
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Went today for my 50th birthday and met up with family. The food was lovely, most of us had a carvery with two others opting for burgers from the menu. The carvery meat was fresh and juicy, potatoes were cracking and the Yorkshire's were big...
rossmE1876LI . 2023-12-17
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Thursday’s started doing a fish and chips day. It was truly the best fish and chips my husband and I have had in a long time. Will definitely be returning again with friends to try as well who are keen fish and chip eaters. Seth and staff who looked after us was very nice and extremely helpful. The Munro 8/12/23 Had our joint 75th birthday celebration/festive lunch and had the festive menu. Staff very kindly decorated the table and took video and photos which was kindly forwarded. The menu course all enjoyed by all and even though they were very short of staff made sure we were all looked after. Munro's
carole munro . 2023-12-14
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Great food and brilliant service. Alan and the team did a great job looking after us Thanks again
Chris Hannon . 2023-12-11
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Food was delicious,very good portions. Nice happy friendly atmosphere and staff were very helpful especially Adam who went above and beyond to keep my children happy getting blankets so that they could sit in front of the fire.
Kelly Gash . 2023-12-10
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From Alan warmly welcoming us to the delicious carvery, lovely waitresses, everything was so perfect. We will be definitely coming back for more. Keep up the good work guys ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
chiara lima . 2023-12-10
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Beautiful pub, amazing service and fantastic food. Didn’t disappoint. Event night was amazing.
Bethpavitt . 2023-12-09
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We visited on a “Thank Cod It’s Thursday” for a 1pm lunch. Of the four of us, three ordered the fish and chips and the other a pie. From the time our order was taken the food took just over one hour to arrive. This...
Sue B . 2023-12-07
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Arrived to a lovely welcoming on to be almost ignored by staff shocking service. Will not be returning.
Ollie Wright . 2023-12-03
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There was 14 of us at the table every one had a fantastic time all our stakes was cooked perfectly the staff were really lovely and on the ball thank you so much GrWood
Graham Wood . 2023-11-28
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I came here with a few work colleagues on a Wednesday for the great deal I saw advertised for a pie night for £10! What a great decision this was. Happy hour from 4-6pm is always going to be a good deal, but this was...
ScottAidan . 2023-11-28
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Thursdays are specials for fish and chips at half price. It was an excellent meal and best fish and chips very tasty batter. The Munro’s
Carole M . 2023-11-23
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Been a few times, but sadly, I won't be going back in a hurry. Had the Sunday carvery. The meat was carved so thin I'm sure it resembled tracing paper! You need to up your game on dishing out meat....
Wayne Morley . 2023-11-22
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Good solid food, but not special. We went on a Monday for steak & my husband ate pie. The pie was delicious. The steak was good too, but there was not much choice, with about half of the options not available. The starter was missing the tapenade & the chocolate dessert was missing the chantily cream, when we asked about them, the waitress said it's because they are in the process of changing the menu.
Becky Payne . 2023-11-19
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We stopped here today for lunch with friends. Having waited for some time at the bar, the lady behind sent us to the restaurant area to be seated, without our drinks order being taken. Eventually, having waited about fifteen minutes, one of our party returned to the bar to order our drinks where the same person proceeded to write down our request rather than just serving them. After a further ten minutes of waiting, the drinks were eventually brought to our table by the waitress, who seemed to be the only one doing any work around the place. Having perused the menu and made our choices, when it came to ordering, we were informed of the list of food items that weren't available: no fish, fish cakes, chicken and mushroom pies, lamb and mint pies, coleslaw, to name but a few. We then made our choices from the options available to us. The food when it arrived was OK. It was certainly hot, served on hot plates. The burger meals were obviously lacking in coleslaw, which was a shame and no alternative was supplied in its place, i.e. salad garnish. Shame the log fire wasn't lit as this would have added to the atmosphere of the place.
Alison Baker . 2023-11-15
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Arrived to be met by a manager who seemed incapable of comprehending her guest list, demanded to know when we had booked as she couldn’t find the reservation and then admitted the booking system wasn’t working - and she didn’t have a pen to tick off our names when she finally found them from the myriad sheets before her. We were shown to our table. About 20 minutes later and after prompting from us a waitress finally arrived. We ordered drinks and our chosen food. We waited. And waited. And waited. 50 minutes later and after chasing up at the bar and with yet another waitress our drinks arrived- by which time we were ‘tucking in’ to our carvery. Meats were ok but vegetables were lukewarm, roast potatoes coated to look crisp but soggy, swede flavourless and their feted cauliflower cheese undercooked and bland. Frankly the new name has done nothing to improve the reputation of the old Crown Point. There has evidently been no effort to improve the tired appearance or indeed the sagging food. The staff are clearly well meaning but poorly led and managed. The food- never again. Avoid this place until they are properly managed, led and producing quality rather than quantity food in tired conditions.
Christine Jones . 2023-11-13
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An odd experience. Started badly when they denied I had a booking despite me showing her the confirmation e mail. Eventually after lots of dithering she found it when she moved her ipad covering the booking list. Ordered the carvery, meat ok but beef average...
Hoppityskip . 2023-11-12
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Today me my wife and friends went for a Carvery........... Upon entry we were told the system had been playing up and they'd overbooked but it wasn't particularly busy so they could fit us in at our booked time, I think this was to ease us into what we was about to experience. Our waitress had only been there 2 days and not been trained, rest of the staff stood about moaning so she didn't stand much of a chance. Was told no menu's or starters. The vegetarian option turned out the be curried pie (not what was ordered) Carvery itself was cold and you had to ask if there was more veg and potatoes as we're empty. My friend asked for soap in the gents toilets and was asked if he could refill it for them......... This barely scratches the surface of our experience........... BUT to be fair to the manager she came over to us and said our experience was inexcusable and apologised profusely, then offered us all to come back for a complimentary night
Ian Trechsler . 2023-11-12
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We went as a family for dinner on a Friday evening. We all chose different starters (salt and pepper squid, Scotch egg, halloumi fries) and all were well prepared, tasty and piping hot. Our main courses (T bone steak, ribs, honey roast ham with egg...
David B . 2023-11-11
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Family of 6, we booked here for a birthday meal. The food was amazing and came out hot, the wait wasnt too long. I would definitely return and recommend here to friends and family. It was a lovely evening.
Louise L . 2023-11-04
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We arrived and asked if we could have a mocktail as all were driving . Answer was no as they didn't have anyone that could make a cocktail . A third person joined our party and asked for a beer this took 20 mins to...
annep44 . 2023-11-04
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food was fantastic, everything was fresh and hot. staff very friendly and always had a smile. will definitely be back again
Voyage25055429933 . 2023-11-04
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Excellent meal and friendly service Would highly recommend
David Harper . 2023-11-04
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Nice setting, waitresses trying their best but food took nearly 2 hours to arrive - yes, 2 hours! Not overly busy, tables around us all left having waited nearly 2 hours with no food. Our starters arrived after 35m which was fine, then nothing for...
222annmaried . 2023-11-03
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Went for a meal as a birthday from my daughter and her fiance. Wonderful service and staff. Dog friendly and a lovely friendly atmosphere. The food was superb. Highly recommended.
Mike Keane . 2023-11-02
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1 Luke warm food , rock hard Yorkshire puddings , two thin slices of rare beef , depressing atmosphere and music ! Won’t be recommending this dull place , pudding was very strange , pie was microwaved so soggy so crisp , brownie served with...
bev888 . 2023-10-29
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Dropped in on the off chance on a Sunday without booking and got the only table available.The carvery was good with plenty of choice of vegetables even for me who doesn't eat anything related to a cabbage and the meat was perfect not over cooked...
david r . 2023-10-29
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We have been a couple of times now, staff polite and friendly, food great.
Rosemary Tubb . 2023-10-25
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Very good meal and service, steak was cooked as required, hot fresh food, no complaints, I would recommend 👌👍
Phil . 2023-10-25
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My self and husband went for a roast dinner in this delightful pub. We were assisted to start with a kind and helpful man in a white shirt. Not sure of his name. The food was amazing. A choice of 4 meats. Carrots parsnips swede cauliflower cheese cabbage peas sweetcorn all farm produce in kent. Great value for money. It had a great atmosphere with a nice fire and candles. The lady with with darkish hair. I think was the manager, was up beat, lovely and very professional. We will be back for sure. Thank you 👍
Lisa Pryke . 2023-10-23
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After hearing about The Amherst Inn from KentOnline's secret drinker giving a good review, I thought I'd try it out for myself. Luckily I was off work this Sunday so I booked a table a day or so ahead as I've not had a Sunday roast in some time. The Amherst Inn is a little outside of our area but it was still within a 30min drive which was fine. I've passed this place many times when it was The Crown but admittedly I never gave it much thought. Under new management from an owner of several other pub/restaurants in the area we were pleasantly surprised by the decor, atmosphere, food quality and value for money. Sunday is a busy day so there were lots of staff buzzing around the place and there are 3 separate eating areas as the building is surprising large. Luckily we were seated next to the wood burner so it was lovely and warm. The only thing that irked me was other patrons parking like selfish morons which reduced the capacity of what is a very large car park, obviously this is no fault of the restaurant at all. I'll definitely be going back with friends soon. Many thanks 😊👍
Chris Morris . 2023-10-23
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2 Sundays running we have taken our friends to the restaurant and again the service, the food the atmosphere was amazing and our friends were very impressed, I must say all the staff were lovely, the only problem we all had was how cold the dinner got when we was half way through the lovely … if there is a way of heating the plates then you have cracked it… but it won’t stop us coming… thank you again all of for looking after us so well… see you again soon regards Nige Stapley ❤️❤️
nigel stapley . 2023-10-22
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We called in here, first time visit, after a trip to Igtham Mote. We were initially greeted by the Maitre D', who was very personable, friendly and efficient. We hadn't booked, so we were offered a table in the bar area, which was absolutely fine for us. However, on this particular day, a Sunday, there wasn't much ambience. The service was painfully slow and a bit hit and miss, to say the least. Although, the Maitre D' was very attentive, making sure we were aware of timings and reminding the waiting staff of our order. He was excellent. However, in contrast to the service, I have to say the food was very good. I had the burger, which came with coleslaw and fries, my perfect combination. I couldn't fault it, everything was to my liking, and according to my son I'm Mrs Fusspot! My son and his partner had the Carvery, which they were extremely happy with. The vegetarian option was very well received. The plates were enormous and you can fill them as high as you like! Despite the slow service, which may not be the norm, I would definitely recommend The Amherst Inn. The prices were very reasonable too, especially compared with other venues close by. The food was very enjoyable and we'll definitely be making return visits!
Patricia . 2023-10-18
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It was a bit chilly in there but the food was fine and the service good. There were not many people in there at lunchtime.
Rowena Marshall . 2023-10-18
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We were quickly and warmly greeted on arrival and shown to our table. The waiting staff were quick to attend us for drinks and explain the menu. All 8 of us had the carvery. All really enjoyed our meals. Meats and vegetables were excellent, i...
elainec576 . 2023-10-16
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Nice find. The food was lovely although it took over an hour to be served due to a large party in another room but the staff were incredibly helpful and generous. The ribs were really lovely . We would go back
Carol Cooper . 2023-10-11
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Had an amazing Sunday Carvery lunch here a few weeks ago. Food was well cooked with plenty of options available on the carvery, including four choices of meats and a wide selection of vegetables too. Had the Chocolate Mousse for desert, which was to die...
alancL1505PY . 2023-10-10
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A friend and I decided to go for a carvery here last weekend and it did not disappoint. This is a high quality carvery, at a very reasonable price. The staff are friendly, the matradee was very attentive & if they offer you the dessert menu, SAY YES. The sticky toffee pudding & ice-cream is amazing. I'm really looking forward to coming back here!
C W . 2023-10-05
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Never had food but a nice friendly place
Andrew Brown . 2023-10-03
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Went for Sunday Carvery, wow fantastic food fantastic service, coming back again soon
Reece Capon . 2023-10-01
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Carvery was excellent with wide selection of meats and vegetables. Staff were very efficient and polite. Drinks were served quickly, would recommend and will be going back to try specials in week
juliecX6509TB . 2023-09-28
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Great atmosphere, building, ambience, real ale and chef's hand-cut ships. Garden, parking, service and staff all good. Value very poor. Left still hungry after expensive lunch. The Cheesecake is a joke - tiny, no base, just some biscuit crumbs sprinkled on the top of some...
JonathanCopping . 2023-09-27
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We visited early last Friday evening, very warm welcome when we arrived. Love how they've decorated the place - even though it's a large building it still felt cosy and intimate. Thoroughly enjoyable food, we both had steaks which were cooked very well. Very good...
Tilly7688 . 2023-09-27
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Five of us went for dinner and cocktails, especially as they advertise that they serve these. On arrival and for the entire evening there was only us there plus another table for three people - on a Friday evening in Sevenoaks! There was no atmosphere...
BARRIE-ANNE D . 2023-09-25
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Great meal for the 9 of us (carvery)…all left very full and happy. Friendly and welcoming staff, would definitely go again.
laura day . 2023-09-24
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The food was good but very poor service, especially as there was only 8 people in the whole venue.
Berni Ruddell . 2023-09-23
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Excellent food and service .The staff were so kind and helpful to me as I’m only mobile with the aid of sticks at the moment. Even offering me cushions ! I was so pleased how easy they made it for me . Definately Will return
Chris Young . 2023-09-17
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Really good! Carvery excellent, just no veg available and deserts were a bit minging. Would go back just for the carvery, or pick something else for desert, I feel it was partially our fault
733libertyt . 2023-09-11
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We thought we would treat ourselves to a Sunday carvery. We were warmly welcomed by a charming young man and quickly seated. We booked for 5pm and were a little early. We ordered drinks. My partner wanted an IPA but was informed the barrel was...
Susan E . 2023-09-11
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Wr came here for my mother in laws belated birthday and won't be back. Booked a table for 6.30 and on arrival thought it looked good as we were seated and got drinks quickly. After a chat we ordered food and starters were also in...
Helen R . 2023-09-10
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PLEASE - DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! We were expected. I had booked a week in advance. Upon arrival we were informed that half of the main meals on the menu were unavailable. The staff then couldn't decide to tell us if this was because the grill wasn't working or that it was because the fan wasn't working! We got both versions! With such a limited choice, three of us had Beer Battered Cod. The pub was almost empty and the wait for our food was 50 minutes. To say the meal was disappointing would be an understatement; the fish batter resembled boot leather and was completely inedible. And.............the only other party of people eating, also complained about their food! Speaks volumes!
Lily Jiles . 2023-09-06
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