The Bottle House in Sevenoaks

Sadly today’s visit was not to the usual standard I have experienced on previous visits to this lovely pub. Service was the most disappointing. Having made a reservation we were seated and given menus and drinks, then ignored. After about 10 mins a group of 4 unreserved were seated next to us, served drinks and menus and then there order taken whilst we were still ignored……. Not good service, naturally not impressed. When our food finally arrived very disappointing. Fish & Chips have always been excellent on previous visits but today greasy and soggy uncooked batter, fish with batter removed was fine. This was pointed out when the table was cleared and a small discretionary refund was on the bill when I paid, but not mentioned by any of the staff. Hopefully this was a one off situation and “normal service” will be resumed. I will certainly think twice about a return visit, shame as always been impressed by friendly service and quality of food.

We stopped off for a late lunch after a visit to Hever Castle. No booking but the they managed to find us a table. We haven't been in there for a long while. The food and service was very good.

Just popped in for a drink, as always lovely attentive staff, not over priced and the front garden seating area delightful.

Our favourite pub for a roast dinner. The meat is cooked to perfection and the potatoes and veg are tasty too! Definitely the best pub roast dinner we have found so far. The service is good and you don’t wait too long for the food to arrive. 10/10

We ate at the Bottle House tonight, our second meal there in a few weeks and this evening’s meal was just as good as our previous visit. We went back as it was the nicest meal we had had out in a long while. There is live music on a Friday evening and this was just wonderful! Will definitely visit again on a Friday evening and probably on other evenings too!!

So so good! Amazing food, especially loved the chicken satay starter and the perfectly cooked rump steak. Fab cocktails. Lovely, calm, cosy atmosphere with nice decor. Love the Bottle House pub sign.

Our new favourite place for Sunday lunch. The only disappointment was the Strawberry Pavlova unfortunately. More of a deconstructed dessert, two strawberries cut in half and four small bits of meringue. We were hoping for a more traditional approach and size of helping! That aside, everything else was wonderful!

Great atmosphere, great service and great food. A hidden gem in the countryside that is well worth a visit. Really nice outside area.

Probably the best roast beef Sunday lunch we’ve had out! Meat was pink & tender, massive Yorkshire puds, all the veg incl cauliflower cheese was great. Prompt service, no complaints. Highly recommend!

Recently been here for lunch with family, sat on a lovely table tucked away from the bar. All had lovely drinks from fresh ale to great non-alcoholic options. Food was incredible, probably the best pub lunch I might have had? I only had the caesar salad and chocolate cheesecake so I will have to return again to try more!! Chicken was so juicy and the pudding was very different! Service was friendly albeit fairly slow. We got served drinks fast and ordered quickly but did take a very long time for mains and then puds. We had a two hour time slot on our table which meant soon after puddings we were asked to leave the table immediately. No problem but would have been nice to have abit more warning of when they needed the table as felt abit rushed at the end. Overall amazing experience and will be back!

We were a group of 9 people for dinner and from the booking all the way through to the end of the meal I couldn't find any fault with the staff, food and service. One of our group had a tomato allergy; she explained this when ordering her food and the waitress couldn't have been more helpful and understanding. Everyone said how wonderful their food was, beautifully presented, very tasty and the portions were just right. There was a good selection of dishes on the menu covering all the usual bases, steak, chicken, fish and vegetarian. The starters were especially interesting and different; I had moules with chorizo which was lovely. My understanding is they change the menu every month which ensures it stays appealing. Even though we were a large group, the food didn't take long to be served and all at the same time (which is one of my bug bears when you are sitting waiting for someone else's food to arrive). Good selection of wines from around the world at reasonable prices. We all had three courses and the bill came to around £70 per head including tips and pre dinner drinks. All in all a quality evening at a quality restaurant, thoroughly recommended.

This pub was a great find. A lovely outside terrace which was a fabulous place to enjoy the Spring sunshine. The lunch was excellent. A crisp pastry pie with lots of chicken and tarragon sauce. Truffle Chicken with Potato Terrine and a Madeira and truffle sauce was really enjoyable. My only criticism which will prevent me going back is no Amex.

Valentines day dinner at The Bottle House Inn Tonbridge. Would I recommend? Absolutely! Amazing food. Great ambience, lovely staff! Chef Gary Jarvis is a real talent!

Very nice pub with indoor and outdoor seating. They have live music on a Friday night. Food is always great however, I would recommend changing up the menu a bit more. Thanks for a lovely meal!

Visited here for a family birthday on a Sunday . Very disappointed with the menu. On their website it says "As well as the a la carte menu, on Sundays we also cook three different kinds of roast with all the traditional trimmings". Well the a la carte menu consisted fish and chips, smoked trout, beef burger and a couple of other choices. Definitely not their usual a la carte. The large beef roast £20 was not large at all. 2 small slices of beef and the 2 men on the table were still hungry after they had finished. Having said that the service was good, there's a nice atmosphere in there and the food was very tasty.

What a wonderful place! Fabulous food in a characterful pub dating back to 1492. The Larkin Ale, brewed just down the road was exceptional. Delightful service and atmosphere! A MUST,

The new chef has made the bottle house one of the best pubs locally for great food. The only issue are some of the portion sizes.

Amazing roast- so flavourful! Party of 7, 4 roast beef and 3 roast pork. Great but don’t be mean. Size of cauliflower cheese served in 2 x side dishes pathetic… just put it on the plate as was the size of one desert spoon each. Also would suggest that the sauces of horseradish, apple shame and mustard are not quite so mean… the smallest little pot of horseradish for 4 people, same apple sauce for 3 and mustard the tiniest little lot for all. Atmosphere lovely, beer good, food excellent but make it exceptional with maybe bigger cauliflower cheese, extra potatoes in the centre and not scrimping on sauces. X

We sat in a corner and although the place was busy and perhaps a bit slow we were never forgotten or ignored . The atmosphere was warm and friendly and so were the staff. Vegetarian food was delicious and there was a good choice of drinks . The chocolate tart alaska was so rich it beat us, but we had a really nice time and would definitely return.

Great food - lovely pie and mash, delicious Caesar salad, simple but really nice bread as starter, friendly and welcoming staff, excellent service. Nice rose, lovely pint of Harvey’s bitter. Sunny pub garden. Ideal!

We are an Exclusive Dining Club, with members rotating in turn to host one of four events per annum. Our second event for 2023 was held at The Bottle House and what a great venue it turned out to be. A magnificent, cosy and charming building, with friendly and professional staff and excellent food and beverages. We began with Champagne and Canapes on the terrace and what a superb selection of Canapes they were. Fortunately our host for the day had not ordered hors d'oeuvres or we would not have managed to eat our main, desert and cheese courses. Being a traditional English pub/restaurant, our host selected the Shortcrust Steak Pie as our main course, which was complimented with Roasted Garlic Mash, Onions, Mushrooms, Tender Stem Broccoli and a Beef Jus. The accompanying Wines were perfectly matched to food. Rhubarb and Custard Trifle, followed by the House Cheeseboard and further matched Wines and Coffee were all delicious. This is a well run establishment, offering a fine selection of food and beverages, with appropriate portion sizes at sensible prices in a highly conducive setting. Congratulations and thank you to all involved. I know that our members will be returning individually to experience what you have to offer.

Poor, slow service. Disappointing food. Had to wait an hour despite them not being particularly busy. Won’t be going back.

I had to write this review as, four days on, I'm still thinking about the lunch I had here. A large hunk of meltingly tender roast pork belly, served with wild garlic and almond pesto, and port jus. Truly outstanding; a very talented chef. Small plates and pub classics available as well as fine dining options. The pub, which is tucked away up a hill near Penshurst has a very nice feel to it - lots of beams, low ceilings and nooks and crannies, decorated in a light and contemporary style. Good beers from Larkins and Three Acre breweries, and an interesting selection of liqueurs flovoured with locally foraged ingredients.

Some 4 months I complained about the very poor service after having waited for over 75 minutes for our food. Shortsge of staff was given as the reason. I vowed I would not go there again. Today my partner went & the service was agin terribly slow even though the restaurant was not particularly busy. Cosidering theprices it is not good enough. We will both avoid it in the future

We had booked the room above the pub for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful evening, the room has lots of character and the set menu devised was very well received. Everybody loved the food (and drink!) and the service friendly. What more can you ask. Well done The Bottle House!

Great value Sunday roast lunch. One of the best we know of in the whole area. Great staff too so you can’t go wrong basically !

What a fantastic meal we had at the bottle house, the chargrilled octopus was the best I’ve had, belly pork amazing, with crispy crackling! Service great, not hurried but attentive. Will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful experience at the Bottle House with 19 friends and family, celebrating a big birthday. The service was slick but not rushed. The food was uniformly delicious - every plate was finished. The setting was fabulous with an area outdoors for drinks before lunch and a separate part of the pub for our party so it felt like a private venue. Prices are up everywhere but in this 'new normal' The Bottle House seemed good value.

When the food comes it is tasty. Unfortunately, the experience was let down by firstly only 1 real ale being on sale and more importantly, the service was painfully slow. It took over 30 minutes for the starters to arrive and that included olives and bread selection for the table. Mains arrived an hour after ordering. Start to finish 2 hours with no time for desert. Staff friendly but why so slow, it wasnt even very busy. Been many times before and it was never like this. It was a 60 mile round trip, which was always worth it in the past.

We had the most amazing Sunday lunch the roast pork was utterly fabulous, we were greeted with a warm welcome and had excellent service. We will definitely be returning again soon.

Friendly service and nice home cooked food. We came quite early in the afternoon and were given a friendly greeting by the waitress serving. We decided to stay and eat. Food was nicely made … steak pie etc. We enjoyed our evening here.

Great place, lovely food and the kids loved the food! Staff was super friendly and professional too :) Glad I had the cheesecake!

Visited with our Labrador pup for Sunday roast dinner. Seated earlier (restaurant had called notifying us of a kitchen issue, indicating potential delay), however by the time we arrived it was service as normal. Nevertheless appreciated the heads up. Two roast porks were laden with good selection of veggies, gravy, roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. Really tasty, hot food. Drinks replenishment offered without having to catch the server's eye. We managed room for chocolate brownie and sticky toffee pudding desserts both with ice cream - delicious! Easy parking, short drive from Penshurst House for a walk beforehand, would definitely recommend.

From start to finish the whole experience was wonderful. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was lovely. If you have a dog and want a circular walk with a fabulous meal to end with them this pub is your answer.A 5K walk is available in the pub which was easy to follow.

Our waitress Mia, was amazing at serving us. Absolutely made our evening so much better, 5 star waitress!

I had booked the Bottle House as a place for our family to celebrate my mum's 70th Birthday, I had always wanted to visit and was really pleased to find they have a private dining room (at no extra cost) to cater for up to 16 people. I called initially to discuss our various dietary requirements and was pleased to hear this wouldn't be an issue, all they requested was I send over the menu choices a week in advance. The pub is so lovely, full of all the character you'd expect from a 14th century establishment, so cozy and it was full to the brim with Sunday diners. We were escorted up to the private dining room which was delightful and exceeded expectations. Once everyone had arrived, our drinks orders were taken & promptly delivered, Paul, the duty manager on the day came up with my email and took us through all the menu choices just to make sure they had everything correct, plus accommodated a couple of additional guests with no problems at all.Nothing was too much trouble and we were so impressed that all allergies were being catered for no questions asked, not a single "you can't have that" so refreshing. We all had starters, mine was the crispy whitebait, the portion was very generous and really tasty, everyone really enjoyed what they had. The break between courses was perfect, we had time to let our food go down and never felt rushed or forgotten, simply put, the staff were perfect, checking in on us to make sure we were ok and if we needed anything. Our mains were fabulous with most of us choosing the Sunday Roast, I have to say the Belly of Pork was one of the best iv'e had. The meat literally fell apart and had the perfect piece of crackling, potatoes were plentiful and tasty, my only slight gripe would be that we found the cabbage a tad on the bland side, but the carrots were yummy. We also had to ask for more Gravy which they swiftly provided as there wasn't near enough, but that it personal preference. We didn't order pudding as I had made a birthday cake, but Paul helped carry everything up, plates, cutlery etc and left me to sort it which was great. We had coffees and one more round of drinks and finally let the staff go home around 5 hours later - it was just such a fantastic day, totally relaxed and my mum thoroughly enjoyed her birthday, and I got huge brownie points for choice of venue. I can't thank Paul and the staff enough for making the day so stress free and enjoyable, everything was great and we can't wait to return (on a smaller scale) for another meal - highly recommended.

The pub itself looked lovely both inside and out, providing a very welcoming arrival. Our waitress, Mia, was very friendly and really added to the evening. The food was great and I will definitely be coming back here!!

We are local to the area and this is one of the best pubs for a drink and a meal at any time of year. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. We’ve been here numerous times and have brought visitors from abroad; we have never been disappointed. The owner has got this country pub experience just right in our opinion.

Took my parents out for lunch today,my mum's birthday. They aren't the biggest of eaters which can be a problem as so many pubs serve enormous,off putting plates of food.Mum had soup of the day (butternut squash) with a decent portion of fresh bread and butter, dad had the small plate macaroni cheese which did slightly defeat him but he made room for honeycomb ice cream and I had a lovely, fresh ploughmans with thick sliced ham and cheddar and some decently pokey pickles. The service was friendly and attentive; many thanks for putting up with the dog who decided to lie down in the passage between tables.Highly recommend. Lovely atmosphere and decoration too. Will be back very soon.

Wonderful food. Lovely atmosphere. Good Covid precautions. Would recommend the pork belly and the steaks. Some times, when it is quieter, the service is a bit slow but the food is worth the wait.

Passing with two friends and stopped for a lite bite. A warm friendly welcome from Claire. The pub do food all day. We enjoyed 3 pea and mint soups with crusty fresh bread. We all agreed the best soup we have ever tasted & the bread was so fresh & slightly toasted. Extremely cosy & reasonable prices. We so enjoyed our lunch and will be returning, it will be worth the 30 mile journey. Thank you SO much.

Had a great meal with friends. Warm relaxing environment in a nice setting. Food was excellent and menu had a range of good options. Highly recommended.

We booked an evening meal here for 5 of us as they had much more of a range of vegetarian dishes than many other places in the area. The service was great, the food was delicious, the Bottle House Inn itself was lovely, there was plenty of parking and it felt very COVID safe with the tables well spaced yet still having a traditional pub feel. We were not rushed through our meal. We would thoroughly recommend having a meal here.

Lovely autumn lunch at TBH in the Kent countryside. Good to enjoy a meal in this country pub. Service excellent and the food was superb. Some amazing gin blends made on site on offer to be tried at a later date. Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Friendly staff.

Wow what a beautiful pub with Charming character and food to die for. The manager and staff were attentive throughout the evening and we had a really special time there. The steak was the best we have had for a very long time and the fish and chips were to just as you would think it to be. Even the pizzas were superb! The wine list and local beers were delicious! I love the fact that the pub tries to source all its ingredients locally. 5 out of 5 !

Charming country pub ,in a quiet country lane , made to feel welcome straight away .The staff were warm , friendly , attentive and polite .We had the orchard farm pork and it was absolutely heavenly , compliments to the chef for that and we will return for that meal alone !

Been using this venue pre-covid for many years. So pleased it is back up and running to the same high standard it used to be. Menu, food, beer and service very good as is the location. Reasonably priced for quality dishes. Love this place, stay away its all mine!!!!

The Bottle House Inn is a favourite of our for many years. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is great and the staff are friendly and helpful. We have not been out to a pub or restaurant since 2019, but when we wanted to have a small lunch party after a Covid restricted wedding, Paul was very helpful and accommodating. The tables in the 'conservatory' area were beautifully decorated and the lighting & heaters gave us a welcoming feeling on a dull, wet day. As always, the food & service were first class.

Excellent food. Great service. Good choice on the menu. Only slight niggle.. they only had citrus in my Pimms when it would have been easy to add the right fruit and cucumber.

Treated to lunch at The Bottle House for my anniversary! Great food and great setting! Why haven’t I been here for a while? Food was delicious and I am far too full!

Me and my friends went there for a chilled out evening and the need to have good food. We were not disappointed! Beautiful surroundings, once you have found the pub. A particularly lovely waitress, whose name we didn't ask, but who lives on a farm, who took amazing care of all our requirements, thank you! My friends are all going to go back with their family again!

I had a wonderful lunch in the garden of Bottle House Inn this week with my elderly parents for whom this was the first meal out since before the first lockdown in March 2020. We were pleased to note that all staff were wearing masks or visors and stood well back when taking orders and that the tables were well spaced for social distancing and there was sanitiser available at the entrance and staff were clearly following the guidelines making customers feel at ease. This was an excellent place to take people who were going for their very first meal after lockdown and understandably a bit nervous about the whole thing. The food was lovely too - there were several options for me as a vegetarian and my parents loved the steal & ale pie. We can't wait to go back to this lovely place with its great food and lovely secluded garden!

One of our favourite local pubs in a beautiful country setting. Great service and food consistently of a high standard. The pork belly is particularly good (even when we had it as a takeaway during lockdown), as is the harissa salad, and our kids love the burgers. We have been combining our visits with some long circular walks that start and end at the pub, with helpful maps provided. Online booking/ordering/payment system is very well done. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely meal with friends, the food was delicious and service friendly and very efficient. Always a favourite choice for us and the new outside set up looks great!

We had great meal in newly refurbished pub. Modern menu. Good veggie options. Good service in beautiful period pub in the countryside near Penshurst. Great wine list, local beers and even home made fruit infused gins and vodkas. Can highly recommend

So, it's a lovely pub with nice staff. We booked a table for lunch at 1430 since this was the earliest. They informed us that there were delays but we didn't get any food on our table until after 4pm. This isn't why I'm giving the bad review. The reason is that the food was pretty much disgusting.T he whole roast chicken looked good but was severely overcooked and dry. The pork was overcooked. The potatoes were so overcooked it was practically impossible to cut them and the tasted bad. The gravy is cheap packet stuff. We were with friends so, as in typical British style I didn't make a fuss and my friend said the food was nice (God knows why). I've given an extra star because my daughter liked her pizza.

Had to wait hour and half for main courses, and poorly cooked food. The restaurant staff told us they had informed us when we arrived there would be a delay in our order however we had not been told this and other people who arrived after us had been served. Spoiled our day out.

Lovely lunch at the Bottle House recently whilst in the area for a few days. Service was fantastic and friendly. Plenty of social distancing and clear covid safety guidelines / hand sanitisers etc. Lovely menu, great quality food and beautiful quiet location. I had one of their wood fired pizzas which was amazing. Will definitely visit again when in that neck of the woods. Very enjoyable.

Good menu that often changes, well cooked and high quality. Caters for coeliacs/gluten free. Pleasant and nicely decorated bar and restaurant, great for eating outside in the summer as the terrace is a sun-trap. In very pretty Kent countryside. Produce their own liqueurs: blackberry whisky, sloe gin, raspberry vodka. Recommended.

Had dinner here for my husbands birthday, just the two of us, great food, cheesecake one of the best I have ever had. Great service and they went out of their way to make my husbands birthday special. Great location, never even knew the pub existed. Will return with the family.

We ate here as a family at the end of August. Fantastic service, great wine selection and food. The staff did all that they could to make us feel safe and welcome within the current restrictions. Well priced and hearty food, definitely one to revisit.

The location for this pub is brilliant, we sat having dinner looking out the window, watching the deers roam through the woods - it's stunning.The service was brilliant, especially considering the current circumstances, but all the staff were very welcoming and everything well organised and distances safely kept. All staff really polite, happy and attentive.The food was ok, I don't think it's quite as good as it was when we last went a couple of years ago, but we all enjoyed it without it being spectacular. Good pub grub I would say.

Only ever written one review before!! Tonights experience just had to be told!! Saturday night, 7.45 reservation!! Half menu not available, only salads left!! Service poor, desert, only ice cream, coffee, no sorry we’ve turned machine off!! 9.45!! An unbelievable experience!!

It was the first time back since lockdown and left feeling very disappointed. We were given a table in the bar area and as we were near the door it was very cold. I asked if we could close the door but was told they could not do that due to Covid guidance which I accept. However, I noticed empty tables for two in other areas and were not offered to move. They were nowhere as busy as I remembered they used to be. Tables still vacant when we left. A couple of the staff also patted dogs and did not wash their hands.Food was OK but Summer pudding disappointing as rather dry and lacked fruit juice. So all in all we came to the conclusion that we won't be rushing back to what was once a favourite place to eat.

We visited this place and also took advantage of their take away service a few days later. The assistant manager was the epitome of enthusiastic, personable service. We visited fairly soon after lock down was lifted. Sit it food was pretty good but the service was exemplary. Especially on an absolutely scorching summer day. Lovely quiet location but still kid friendly. They also catered us for 16 takeaway meals on a Sunday night. This was superbly organised in neat sustainable packaging. Again, staff were excellent.

First visit since lockdown. The restaurant And service felt covid secure. Our meal was nice and the service was ok, a little bit slow, but we were in no rush. I have been coming here for years and feel loyal to the place but I think there are better gastro pubs in the area if you are a real foodie/are looking for 5* food. Will be back!

Haven't been here for a while as a fair distance for us - decided to come mid week and dine on the eat to help out scheme. Surprised pub was fairly quiet compared with others we've been to in local vicinity and after our meal it was clear standards have really slipped which is a great pity. Staff pleasant enough and service ok but the quality of some of the food very questionable. The seafood platter was particularly disappointing- the mackerel was very good but the rest absolutely shocking. Small, rubbery prawns, dry nasty mussels and completely anaemic calamari- apart from mackerel everything else clearly frozen and overcooked. Nobody checked how food was halfway through and when our plates finally cleared and we were asked what we thought of meal (as most fish platter not edible it remained untouched) the waiter just responded with oh well we will have to try harder! Definitely the case but we will not return to find out...

Love the rustic charm of this pub with the super low ceiling, has a lot of charm.We had the pork belly, nice crackling - pork was very moist, could do with abit more flavour. We also had the paella, rice was overcooked and mushy sadly Not cheap, 4 mains and 4 soft drinks - £80 Would have been nice to see staff wear mask/visors though

Courtesy of Mr Sunak we enjoyed a cut-price and really delicious meal at the Bottle House on one of the hottest days of the year. We arrived to realise that many others had had the same idea, and frankly we were expecting a long wait for service - but no, our order was taken quite quickly, our drinks (beautifully cold) arrived promptly and so did the food. Which we couldn't fault - huge fish and chips with home-made tartare sauce, a perfectly cooked medium-rare steak which was slightly charred outside and succulent within, and a very good chicken, leek and ham pie. We didn't have room for pudding, but the chocolate brownie looked amazing! All this enjoyed in the peaceful setting of the Bottle House beer garden. I take my hat off to the staff - it was so hot, they must have been exhausted, but they managed to be both efficient and good-humoured. Can thoroughly recommend the whole experience.

Visited today at lunchtime after a long walk in the lovely surrounding countryside. The pub has got its Covid organisation spot on. We sat in the garden and enjoyed drinks and a light lunch. Service was excellent, as was the food. 100% recommend🙂

My wife and I had dinner at the Bottle House last night, the food and service was second to none. I had the mixed fish platter and my wife had the ploughman’s, we shall definitely return.

Visited for an evening meal soon after the pub reopened. Served up a thai curry which had hairs in it. Was told this was fibres from the lemongrass....well, yes, they were there too but I did look long and hard before deciding to complain. No great way to treat a customer with the implication being that I did not understand what I was being served. Took their time to react and the Chef did not bother to come to the table to sort the situation. Not what you would expect, especially in the current Covid climate. Other food was fine, but service was slow and our evening out was wrecked. Too slow to try to rectify and too late for any alternative to be worthwhile. They kindly did not charge us for the rejected meal.

Wow, what a find. The perfect country pub. Genial hosts, beautiful location and fabulous food. We were driving around the area when we came across the excellent little bottle signs on the edge of the lanes around Penshurst. The bottle house was everything you wanted it to be for a lovely relaxed afternoon lunch. We had the pie, which was steak and ale. Probably one of the best pies I have ever had and the burger, which was also great. Thank you, we will definitely be back.

Supper at the Bottle House last night...outdoors so a bit chilly but the food was great. Shared a sea food platter , then pork belly for me and a small fish and skinny chips for my wife.A warm welcome from mine host and friendly efficient staff. Not as busy as we had expected, so come on everyone, support this excellent pub/restaurant!

Have just had a great take away from the bottle house for Father’s Day. What can I say but thank you guys it was as good as if we had sat in the restaurant. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, the greens were succulent and the mash tasty and we even had a pot of gravy each. This was then followed by the best summer pudding and chocolate brownie, each with its own pot of cream and accompaniments. My dad was so pleased with the free Larkins given as it was Father’s Day. Thank you and look forward to ordering again. Michelle

We tried The Bottle House takeaway menu during "lockdown". What a great idea. We ordered online and gave a date and time for pickup. The Bottle House phoned us back to confirm the order and make payment by card. On the date, we arrived at the pub and within minutes, we received our food - piping hot and well insulated. When we got home, we were delighted with the quantity and quality of our starters and Sunday Roast. Well done The Bottle House.

Visited for a family meal with our children. Felt like they couldn’t even chat beyond a whisper, let alone stand up etc. They had colouring provided, but was very much a case of ‘to be seen and not heard’.Bottom line - if you do not want children in your pub, don’t have them!By all accounts, beyond getting up once, they were very well behaved.It also appeared that other tables were visited by the manager in a positive way, except us.Felt extremely uncomfortable, could not wait to leave, and would not revisit if you paid me.Very happy to take our money of course!I would like to add that the food was very good.

We hadn’t been to the BH for almost two years, and decided to have a light lunch here. I don’t if the management has changed in the past two years, but from the warmth of the greeting and being offered a choice of tables, it felt a lot better than how we vaguely remembered it.My wife had a Ploughman’s and I had the crispy beef salad with ginger and sweet chilli sauce. I thought the crispy beef had superb depth of flavour and texture combination. The Ploughman’s is offered with a many combinations of which cheddar and chicken parfait were selected with warm ciabatta; all good with a variety for salad leaves, pickle etc.A big shout out goes to the incredibly jolly lady that served us. She was exceptionally engaging without being over powering, and that is a rare thing these days.I think we will return well within the next two years.

There were four of us and we had booked a table, but it wasn't necessary as the place was pretty much empty with only one other table in use. The service was good and we enjoyed our selection of food and wine. I had the venison which was delicious.The place is really welcoming and deserves a bigger clientele, perhaps weekends are busier.

Nice little pub! Been here a few times and the pub is lovely, food is ok and the choice of beer is very good.

Been here a few times and overall it's not bad, but feel the roast could be better. Potatoes were not crispy, Yorkshire pudding was a little chewy and the gravy glutinous. Meat was good as was the other veg. Just little things, but need improvement.

Good traditional pub. Service wasn’t great this time. (Came on Sunday 23rd for lunch) Waited for ages to be spoken to when we walked in despite about 4 staff running around. We were the only people there, just standing by the bar. Would have helped to be acknowledged. Sat down, eventually, wrong drinks order taken, and I am sure my pork shoulder was actually beef. The sauce was great though. Will go back but they need to be a bit more organised on service.

Saturday lunch time family get together. A lovely meal. Good quality food & beer. Will happily return & recommend the fish & chips. Thanks Paul. Neil & Tracy

Visited on a blustery Saturday evening on the off chance for dinner. Although pretty busy, we were warmly welcomed and seated.Good selection of beers and wine fairly priced. Service was fast but not pushy. The lamb shoulder rendang melted off the bone and rice and salad spicey and fresh, the venison pie was also top notch and felt homemade. Great food, service and atmosphere in a unpretentious setting. Other pubs in Penshurst could learn a lot. We will definitely be back soon to try the roast!

A group get together for lunch, on a wet and windy day.

Unfortunately didn’t step up to the plate. Two of us dined here for a light lunch. Having ordered two sandwiches the basic order was messed up resulting in one being started from scratch killing the relaxed country atmosphere we hoped for.

Having been visiting this restaurant for several years and always been impressed. However this weekends visit was a real let down.

We'd booked a table at the Bottle House to have a family get together and meal. The pub (as always) is charming and exudes character and Christmas spirit.

Went there on a late Sunday afternoon for a roast dinner but was bitterly disappointed as it come up half warm/ half cold, especially the Yorkshire pud and vegetables.

Visited for Sunday lunch, the menu is quite substantive for such a meal with a choice available for everyone’s taste, the food is very well prepared and the lamb I had melted in ones mouth; portion size is certainly one of the best I have come across.

In very good estate, somewhat cramped tables so ware the ambient noise. Ambitious extensive mixed style menu, reasonable "specials", house wine good value, wines on offer over-priced at £40 a bottle. A pleasant occasion 7/10 rather than 4/5

Have been several times over the years and has always been good . Visited today , it was really quiet ... I had prawn sandwich , tasteless prawns, tasteless Marie rose, thin sliced white bread . Husbands lamb curry was dry & uninspiring . Service was completely lacking . Pub & toilets were very clean, but we won’t be coming back

First time here and had Sunday lunch. Superb. Food excellent and service. Very interesting old pub with lots of history. Lovely rural setting.

It was our first time visiting here and it was wonderful.

Came here for dinner with my husband on a Saturday night in August- despite restaurant not being busy, we were sat at a cramped table so close to another couple we felt we were intruding. Windowsill and shelving next to our table was filthy, covered in dust and clearly hadn't been cleaned for a while.

A lovely period building with plenty of character and charm. Decorated in a very contemporary muted colour palate!

It was too hot to sit in the garden so our rowdy group of 12 came inside for lunch. Lovely old building, kept well and kept clean. Very relaxed, friendly service. Took a little longer than we’d have hoped to bring the meals out (considering it was very quiet) but the food was good, nicely presented, tasty and generous. There was no vegetarian option on the children’s menu, but they were able to adapt the choices for one of our party with no fuss. Fair prices- I’d certainly go back.

Normally a place I’d visit with family and somewhere I’d always had a great time. Tonight however (Friday night) I was greeted with two of the worst female staff I’d ever come across! Rude, miserable and disengaged. Incredibly disappointing, not interested in helping with allergies ( a member of our party was gluten free) and generally acting as if they didn’t want to be there.

Being treated to dinner out by my wife we elected to try this establishment ,not having been for several years .

We had a leaflet through the door so decided to try out this place, Found out that my brother and some friends had been here years ago and enjoyed it. They are open long hours so a late Sunday lunch was perfect for us. Two starters, two mains and two puds plus a bottle of wine came to less than £70. Plenty of choice, freshly made, a great place we shall return to in the future.