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4.7

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Nº 48 in 387 in Ashford

Nº 10 of 88 British in Ashford

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OpinionsNoteTripAdvisor274.7

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This is a lovely country pub and the staff were very friendly. We originally planned to visit to have a ploughman’s lunch for my wife’s birthday as stated on their website menu. When I went to order I was told that they don’t do ploughman’s (it wasn’t listed on their paper menu). We were disappointed but ordered some sandwiches instead. The sandwiches were delicious and sitting in the beer garden on a sunny Saturday afternoon was lovely. So until the website menu is updated, be aware that ploughman’s lunch isn’t an option at the bowl inn.

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Alex Clarke . 2025-04-27

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Dropped by on my bike for a bite to eat and a pint. The gammon and mustard sandwich was very tasty, with a side salad and crisps and a much sort after pint of Aspall cider. Lovely garden for lunch and the landlord took the time to have a decent chat to me at the table. Definitely worth a visit.

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Paul H . 2024-07-14

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We thoroughly enjoyed visiting as part of a walk. A stunning pub, with an amazing garden, big fan of the range of events on offer.

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Sunshine815271 . 2023-09-10

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Sehr freundliche Bedienung, die interessiert nachfragt und plaudert. Leckere Biere, offener Kamin. Essen gibt es wohl nur am Wochenende… Ein richtiger Dorfpub. Man erwartet, dass gleich Inspektor Barnaby hereinspaziert. 😉

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Tusch72 . 2023-04-13

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The Bowl is a lovely cosy pub with a great selection of beverages, some of which are local too! In the winter the fires are always roaring which is very welcome 😍 The service is exceptionally good and super friendly too! The spacious garden is great in the warmer days. The Bowl has it all and is a great place to enjoy with your loved ones.

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Ryan J . 2023-01-28

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Regularly go to The Bowl and welcomed by the friendly owners. Great beer, lovely sandwiches and a cosy fire - what more could you want! We’ll be back next week!

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ELP . 2023-01-28

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Decided to come up to the Bowl for lunch and was greeted by a warm fire and delicious sandwiches! Will defo recommend to friends and be back!

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Jamie W . 2023-01-28

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Our first post lockdown drinks ! What a really cute place service was lovely drinks were nice and one way system worked really well I do hope little places like this survive these difficult times as they deserve it ! We just need more sunny days to make outside social distance drinking safe for us all !!

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trapar . 2020-07-08

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What a great pub to visit, took me back, warm and cosy with open fire and a warm welcome, what a proper pub should be. And i would like to say that they make the best sandwiches i have ever had. would recommend.

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Alisonsview . 2020-01-06

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The best sandwiches,salads and ploughmans in Kent. Add this to the warm welcome from Annie and Little Annie and what a super Sunday afternoon.. But ssssh I don’t want too many people to know!!

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Sarah b . 2019-09-08

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I have always had a great time at the Bowl, the locals are friendly as are the staff, the food and beer are great and they have a character full pub and garden.

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Dion L . 2019-09-05

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Went here to see our friends off on their trip and had a meal.Food was delicious and portions very good. Variety on the menu was fair.However I would advise booking in advance as this is an extremely popular place. Adequate parking to the front and rear of pub.

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Denise S . 2019-08-07

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Early evening drive into the beautiful Kent Downs and a visit to the Bowl. This pub embodies everything a pub should be. Excellent beer, hospitality, looked-after and one of the best pub gardens. We need to treasure these traditional pubs and this is by far one of the best. Support the beer festival here at the end of August!

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Martyn H . 2019-07-26

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We didn't even get in this country pub. We wanted a nice place to sit out in a country pub garden. But with a no dog policy, we went elsewhere. I can't believe that a pub, in a countryside full of beautiful walks, doesn't allow dogs. So it's a big fat no from me.

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Gill P . 2019-07-20

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The best little country pub in Kent fantastic landlords and landlady they do the best sandwiches at the weekend only your all made very welcome the a warm fire and Lively banter,all who work there are also the best,thanks to you allJohn and Sarah x

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F7783YWjohnb . 2019-04-13

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The Bowl Inn is a lovely pub,about 5 miles from Wye in a charming little village, with new beers on every week ,very friendly land lord & lady always lot of storeys to tell

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Keith T . 2019-04-09

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This is such an excellent pub! It is close to perfection. We planned our walk over from Waltham to get here for lunch. It was a perfect October day and we were able to sit in the beautiful garden at the back. The beer is excellently kept. I had tried neither draft beers before and was offered samples of both so could make an informed choice. Gadds Seasider 4.3% was perfect as a lunchtime pint. Freshly made baguettes were generous in quantity and reasonable in price. The pub inside is just what one expects from a village pub - scrubbed wood, memorabilia, lots of character. We were there on a Saturday. It was busy but not over full.

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Rob B . 2018-10-20

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The most perfect of pubs, the word quintessential comes to mind, beer in excellent condition, great sandwich ( be patient, made fresh to order) , for the old fashioned pub lover you will think you have gone to heaven without dying

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Ray H . 2018-08-11

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Real Country Pub ,Good local beers which change every so many weeks,Barque/Quiz nights And a land lord you will never for get , friendly with a lot of storeys to tell .

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Jennifer T . 2018-08-09

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So we were staying down the road and thought we’d go for a drive..we came across this place and decided to stop for refreshments.

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H4881IWkaties . 2018-05-15

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The Bowl Inn is a lovely pub. It offers sandwiches which comes with crisps and a small salad. The sandwiches are made with locally made fresh bread and the beer and cider on offer is great. The pub is small but offers a unique experience with antiques plastered all over the place. The Landlord swears a bit but it is all part of the charm. There is an owl in the back garden which is lovely to sit out in the summer. Make sure you visit on bank holiday in August as there is an annual beer festival not to be missed.

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Leedonjones . 2018-03-26

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Fab country pub this in great location. Went for the first time on Bank Holiday Monday. The garden was packed with families enjoying the glorious sunshine.The children seemed to be especially having a good time running around or grooving to the music.Good food reasonably priced and great selection of 'real ales beautifully kept. The landlord Ronnie is a character,, a kind of living John Bull (patriotic Union Jack waistcoat and all which toned with the huge flag at the back of the stage). He is blunt speaking but with a heart of gold. A true gent. We heard some authentic Blues played with feeling (if 'Blue men can play the Whites' properly) from the oddly named Kamikaze Blues Band. Must be a story there somewhere if one could be bothered. Great authentic English pub keeping alive all the best traditions of this ancient inn tradition in the spirit of Chaucer's Tabard Inn that kick's off 'old Geoff's Canterbury Tales. Do visit but be wary of the roads in deepest winter. Worth the effort though

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johnnydodds . 2017-08-31

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Turned up late at 16.00 but Ron was still happy to serve us lunch, excellent, fresh and great quality. If you have yet to find this award winning pub, make the effort, Kent beers, ciders and local foods.

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wanderingdiver2014 . 2017-06-24

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A real pub...with regulars who will chat to you...with a real open fire..with great food....with a pub dog...with a collection of antique curios which include Ron the landlord....well worth a visit, great beer festival and live music in the summer too.

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rossoandy . 2017-04-10

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Good ales on offer here, 3 to choose from and bottled varieties also. Warm welcome received upon entry. Well kept beer excellent service. We had sandwiches here which were delicious. Two bars one with pool and darts. A jukebox is waiting for selections between the two bars. There is an outside kitchen and a really nice beer garden at the rear.

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lobster64 . 2017-01-08

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