The Bricklayers Arms in Sevenoaks

Wrong music too loud, three old boys being very loud (with the barman contributing!) and a lot of foul language that the barman didn't challenge. The pub was almost empty, I wonder why?! Used to be such a good pub but the management changed, it really needs another change of management.

I booked our table over the phone and the lady was very helpful but insisted that the latest she could fit us in would be 3-30pm as the kitchen closed at 4pm. When we arrived the pub was very busy and we had to wait. The man behind the bar again was very polite and helpful and found a chair for my mum. Then we were shown our table and then we were served by a lady who looked very tired and didn’t make us feel very welcome. We had to wait for our Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Which unfortunately included only one sliced carrot (which was delicious by the way ) and one tiny parsnip. Plus a lot of broccoli ( maybe to make up for the missing carrots? ) The meal in our opinion was average and the food arrived at 4-30 . Thirty minutes after the kitchen closed. Perhaps when the restaurant is fully booked and very busy extend the booking times by an hour ? Nice people but average Sunday roast

The bricklayers seems to have gone right back… we were shown to a table in the restaurant and the floor around the table we were given, was covered in food, without a flinch from the waitress.we asked to move , which did happen .. . the restaurant was freezing too. Not nice to eat when ur cold.. the radiators were barely on and other guests were feeling the same… we were given a heater, reluctantly by the bar staff.. so we sat with scarfs on till it warmed up very slightly.. we didn’t have desert we just wanted to leave.. there was nil atmosphere and the restaurant carpet is desperate for a steam clean.. we live in a nice home and don’t expect to sit in a dirty, cold restaurant when there are so many eateries in Sevenoaks.. it wasn’t busy at all and now I know why.. the food, I have to say was very nice but the experience wasn’t..

The team at the Bricks laid on a perfect party for my birthday! Bat staff excellent, Helen did a superb job feeding everyone and the entertainment was the best! Thank you to Mel, Helen, Ross, Max & the lovely ladies in the restaurant. Great job!

We were in the area visiting Knole and wanted to have lunch after in a pub. We googled and found the Bricklayers Arms. On arrival we could park outside and the view was overlooking a lovely lake! On entering the pub we were immediately greeted by the staff and given menus. My partner really wanted ham, egg and chips and wasn’t disappointed as it was on the menu served with lovely thick ham. I had a goats cheese baguette which was delicious! We are glad we found it and was full for the rest of the day which was a result as I didn’t have to cook dinner! Great food and friendly atmosphere and staff.

Looked on Google maps for somewhere near the M25/A21 junction and Bricklayers came up so called in on the off chance of a table. Arrived about 18:30 and all but one table was reserved so we were very lucky. We were seated in the restaurant which had a cosy atmosphere. Our waiter (sorry didn’t get his name but he reminded us of Tom Daley!) was very friendly and suitably attentive. Food was very nice, and I was a particularly pleased they offered smaller plates of most main courses for smaller appetites. Very glad we found it for a stop off on way to Hastings from Silverstone!

Food poor quality. Beer batered fish over cooked hardly any fish in it,onion rings rock hard. My portion of chips must of been end of bag ,all small over cooked pieces, garlic cheese bread didn't taste of garlic and very greasy . Not once were we asked if the food was OK, won't be returning any time soon

Great lunch Food delicious especially the chicken burger Staff friendly and attentive Very busy for a Tuesday lunchtime so looks like everyone heard how good things are

Wondered why it was empty at 8.30pm on a Saturday evening. Soon found out with the total lack of service. Went to the bar 4 times to get served then charged £7 for service. First order for drink was 'forgotten'. At the end of the meal I asked if service charge was optional and said I'd like it taken off the bill as there hadn't been any service but when the waiter came back he said he wasn't able to remove it. It appears to have changed hands again, if so it needs to improve dramatically. Men's toilet floor was a mess, dining tables were sticky, food selection was limited. Shan't be going back any time soon.

The Bricklayers Arms are very good. They’re very friendly and the food is amazing. The only thing that makes this a 4/5 instead of a 5, is because they were quite slow and they could be quicker. But, if you order drinks, they can come in large amounts to satisfy you until your food arrives at the time. Overall, very good!

Have eaten here a few times but was extremely disappointed on this visit. The steak was tough and full of grissle. When asked if our meal was ok and we said the steak wasn't good we got a sorry and that was it. We won't be rushing back.

Lovely food and service been here a few times and definitely will carry on coming back to the bricks arms. 😊😊😊

I had the plaice cooked in garlic butter - special of the day. I’m surprised it was allowed out it was so small. Come on ‘Bricks’. You can do better than that.

Booked this place as it was half way between our house and some friends. What a fantastic find! Lovely food and amazing, friendly and efficient service (thank you, Beth!). Reasonable prices and the crumble was one of best we've ever had - not a soggy microwaved lump! Opposite the pub is a pretty boating lake, and there's free parking opposite and in the road. What more could you want? (Nice bit of Winston Churchill history too, about him being a bricklayer!)

Lovely servers who did an exemplary job. The food was very good pub food from a traditional menu. The portions were large, well presented and very good quality. The local beer was excellent. Our friends recommended this venue and I am happy to endorse their recommendation.

Wow, fantastic meal, excellent service and the homemade pie is the best we’ve ever had. You will not be disappointed. The only risk is not getting a table.

Having eaten at the 'Brick' many times over a number of years, I was disappointed recently to find that the Fish & Chips that I have oft' enjoyed, seemed to have gone downhill, in that the piece of fish, much smaller than previously, the chips...

Authentic English pub with good, reasonably priced food but dismayed to find the beer cost had increased yet again. Another 7% rise on top of one not long ago and this despite a decrease in beer duty announced in the last budget.

Disappointing sums it up. We have been visiting the Bricklayers Arms for 15 years and something seems to have gone wrong. The food was mediocre, big portions but I'd rather quality than quantity. The waitress and barmaid were efficient but not very welcoming or friendly....

Excellent meal, good service. Nice atmosphere so pleased pub back to excellent standard. Will be visiting again.

We went in for a drink, although there were empty tables , we were told that there were no seats for us , we would have been happy to sit at a reserved table for a quick drink , but we were not offered the...

Nice authentic pub atmosphere. Friendly efficient staff. Really nice food and good beers. But surprised and disappointed to find that although the food is good value, the price of a pint of 'Harvey's Best' bitter was higher than at other pubs in Sevenoaks - yet...

Let me start by saying I have always loved this pub as our local and consider it a real asset to the village. But the recent price hike on certain drinks make what was once a lovely regular stop for us a no no. What...

On Saturday 3rd Dec, the team at the pub put on a great drinks reception for our celebration. We were very well looked after with drinks and nibbles. Thank you for being part of our great celebration!

Luke warm roast dinner. When a young member of staff asked how our food was we said "food is luke warm, could be hotter". "Oh" was the reply then she walked off. Very young waitress and waiter taking orders and serving food - quite apparent...

Went for lunch on Sunday with a group of friends and had a lovely roast beef dinner! Stayed after for beer and carols too - atmosphere was fab especially with the open fire, christmas decorations and lovely staff. Always have a good time at the...

Fantastic Sunday lunch, roaring fire, wonderful village atmosphere. Total joy when 530pm came and the local carol singers came in and the whole pub sang! The landlord laid on nibbles for everyone, cheeses, sausage rolls and there was warm mulled wine! Perfect pub, definitely recommend!...

There is nothing like being far from home and finding a place that treats like you belong on the first night. I was blown away by the hospitality of not only the staff but also the locals that frequent this pub. The food was a...

Lovely, iconic experience for us from the US!! I felt right at home! Food was great- fish and chips were wonderful! I’m looking forward to more visits to the Bricklayer!

How have the mighty fallen? I've been visiting the Bricklayers for several years and have always been impressed with the very extensive menu and high quality of both cuisine and service. Sadly, this month's visit failed to impress. Menu has been slashed and consists of...

Beautiful food, I took my mum here for a Sunday roast. We both had a starter, mains and desert. We had a quick service, the food was up to such a high standard. We had great services from when we arrived to the moment we...

Really well run pub, ticked all the boxes; good food, good drinks. Fabulous staff and whoever’s running the pub should be proud!! highly recommended will be back. Plus toilets sparkling as we like to see, great way to spend a lunch.

I really hope that Harveys get this sorted out. The Bricklayers has always been a very popular pub, but recently the food selection and quality has plummeted. Apart from fish and chips, dishes like stuffed mushrooms etc are virtually inedible. Please get back to the...

Had a lovely lunch today. Lovely brie & bacon baguette with chips, served with nice house wine. Always served with a smile. Very friendly staff and warm welcome. Lucky to have as our local.

Unfortunately the food has gone very much down hill. Used to be lovely big portions and now it really isn’t restaurant standard which is a shame as it’s got a lot of nice memories for me as a pub.

After a long break due to the pandemic and lockdowns, we re-visited this once favourite pub. Oh dear. What a disappointment. First of all, no Thatchers cider, which was always my choice of drink. Secondly, instead of the previous freshly typed daily menu on crisp...

Second time I’ve been here in the last month after hearing it had changed management recently. Firstly the location is superb, overlooking Chipstead lake. A real treat on a nice day. I love pub food and having eaten here both times, this is good pub...

Have been a regular customer at the pub and always impressed with the service and quality of food but things have distinctly gone downwards since the change in management. Family been there a couple of times for a meal since the change and been underwhelmed...

We used to regard this as one of the best pub restaurants in the area, but our recent visit showed a reduced menu and lumpy fish cakes and very few customers for a Saturday night.

Been here a number of times in the past as they have always been able to cater gluten free (I have coeliac disease ) and been very happy with the experience. Not good this time. No one to greet and seat us as we walked...

Yesterday 3 of us came for a meal, the first time since the pub had changed hands. I’d booked a table online which was unfortunately in the bar area rather than the restaurant where I had eaten three times previously. First impressions weren’t positive. No...

Family had chosen this restaurant to meet up have a meal and a chat. There was a diversion on the road to this restaurant which caused a little problem but we soon found ourselves outside waiting for the doors to open at midday. The staff...

Went for an early meal and the place was buzzing. Colin had ham, egg and chips and said the ham was the best ever. My cottage pie was tasty and piping hot. As always lovely staff.

I have been coming to the pub for 6 or 7 years. Almost always monthly to the quiz night. The food was exceptional. Outstanding quality, fairly priced and a wide menu. The last 3 visits have been a shambles in respect bookings not recorded, staff...

Used to visit this pub frequently and never had any issues before. Unfortunately, my latest visit went against the grain of previous experiences. It took time to be acknowledged and seated with no real welcoming. Thereafter, when ordering food we were told that people with...

Food was excellent with plenty of flesh crisp crunchy veg. and it was hot on the plate. Staff very helpful and efficient.

Booked a table for 8 in April as part of my husband’s 70th birthday celebrations. Although he seemed satisfied with the food the rest of us were completely disappointed. The two members who ordered the pie option particularly so and said it was a very...

A hearty and delicious mushroom wellington with all the trimmings (4 veg, roast potatoes and yorkshire pud). My husband had a lovely beer battered cod with very crispy, chunky chips and a very reasonable price. The staff were all really lovely. I will definitely be...

We have always seen this pub as a guaranteed good meal out with the family. Unfortunately, it's gone down hill in a big way. In the past it has been faultless, however, here are a few (not all) of the disappointments from our experience... Very...

Right by the river Cosy pub Great food salmon on cruet recommend Have heard they have changed hands do hope they’ve kept the same menu. Much loved by residents of nearby care home Staff friendly and helpful

Had a fantastic evening at the Bricklayers on 14 May a surprise for my 60th Birthday from my husband, what an amazing evening. The staff were so welcoming, friendly, professional and nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was 5 star, great choices,...

Haven't been here for some time but glad to say it's still excellent. Really good, well cooked food at sensible prices. Staff were friendly and helpful, nice to see a traditional pub atmosphere too. We had a range of dishes and all left empty plates,...

Dropped in looking for a quick bite to eat and a drink, went up to the bar and got served immediately and even though the restaurant was very busy they managed to fit me in, whilst all I had was a Bricky’s burger it was...

Just went in on the off chance , but not holding my breath as it is Easter Sunday, asked for a table for two. They were booked with reservations , but managed to fit us in. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Food was very quick...

Another lovely meal at The Bricklayers. Have been a few times now and always had lovely food, friendly service and it’s reasonably priced too. Would recommend to anyone living in, or staying in the Sevenoaks area. Traditional pub and good locally sourced food. What’s not...

Came across this pub by chance when out for a drive, lovely day so decided to pop in for a drink. Situated in a lovely village setting overlooking Chipstead lake, easy parking just opposite the pub. Very busy on the day we visited, a locals...

My husband, who is working in the area (and has already been in here several times with his client l) told me how great this pub was, and so booked a table for lunch for us as a family. We arrived at just turned 2:30...

Has lunch with a friend yesterday. We both chose the skate wing from the specials board. It was delicious, cooked beautifully and such a lovely change . Would definitely recommend.

We organised my husbands 80th birthday lunch here for 34 people. We could not be more delighted. The food was superb, the service absolutely excellent and a wonderful day was had by all thanks to Andy and his team I recommend this pub as a...

My fiancé and I had a great lunch here - he had ham egg and chips and I had pie of the day, chicken mushroom and leek- very tasty

Booked specifically for Sunday dinner as it was described a dog friendly pub with good walks nearby. Table was ready on arrival with plenty of room for our Labrador pup. Two other well behaved dogs inside, one was particularly large and fussed over by the...

We had a great lunch here. Tasty food and good size portions. Staff were friendly and it was very Covid safe with sanitizer stations well placed.

Great pub, great service, great food. We booked ahead and although they were busy they managed to give us an ideal table for our party of 7. From the welcome when we arrived and throughout our meal the service was first class. With great beers...

Excellent menu and very nice food. Great service. Thank you. Lovely place for lunch with a friend. Good selection and our meal was delicious

Just returned home from the Bricklayers arms. What a lovely welcoming pub with friendly staff. The food was great and the open fire very cosy. I just wish I had a local pub like this! Highly recommended you will not be disappointed.

A great old pub in a lovely country setting, but only minutes from the M25. We have been fairly regular visitors over the past few years and the food and service has always been excellent.Highly recommended.

Three of us had a pleasant but average pub meal here. We all thought everything was reasonable but not outstanding, average pub food. They were extremely busy but service was good and prices are reasonable. I would not rush back as I find the pub...

We arranged to meet with friends for a Saturday evening meal.We hadn't seen them since pre covid so had a lot to catch up with. We chose The Bricklayers Arms because it was the same distance for all. I had viewed the menu on line...

3rd visit and as always staff extremely helpful and friendly. Not going to win a Michelin but food excellent for the price and suspect his customers would not pay any higher costs so even though I suspect the kitchen could go up a notch, he...

Hope to be booking a very delayed Sunday lunch very soon, this has been a very long wait, i know i will receive great food and beer!!!

Friendly pub, ideally located next to Chipstead Lake. Main course food good and imaginative. Desserts could be a little better - Eton Mess should have fresh strawberries and Lemon Posset was a little too lemony. But our guest loved the sticky toffee pudding. Would certainly...

We have eaten here several times over the last few weeks and each time we have been warmly greeted. The whole team really cannot do enough for you and each visit has been outstanding! The food is excellent and the ales are fresh and tasty....

I have visited this pub many times & have never been disappointed with my meal. Friendly, attentive staff & reasonably priced food & drink makes this pub a winner !

we arrived after having booked in advance. (JUST AS WELL)...had a lovely few hours in the sunshine over looking the lake.. parking was easy as no yellow lines on the road. i had haddock fillets and partner had brie and bacon baguette served with chips...

Had a terrific meal at the Bricklayers today. The Fish and chips are massive! The mackerel salad also superb. Great setting by the lake. Thanks to all the team there for our lovely time.

Visited for Sunday lunch with family and friends. Lovely selection of roasts which were delicious and filling. Staff fantastic and attentive. Saved some room for deserts which were all lovely. Great pub. Highly recommended

Stumbled accross this lovely pub whilst out with some friends, had a fabulous lunch which was made that much better with the attentive, friendly & superb service from the staff, especially a guy called Adam who was clearly rushed off his feet but still made us feel welcomed & gave that personal friendly touch, credit where its due, has definitely made me want to return & tell all my friends about this golden find.A very well deserved thank you from me & my friends, your staff are a credit to you & the food is sooo good x

We always have a lovely experience when visiting our local pub, and we are so lucky to have it on our doorstop. The service is always fantastic, and the food and drink of excellent quality and value. Well done Andy, Adam and the team for all your hard work keeping this pub top notch.

We ate outdoors on the green opposite this lovely pub. The Harvey's beer was superb and the food was very good. Friendly and attentive staff made for a most enjoyable lunch. Booking advisable.

The good: large food portions served hot, staff were polite, attentive and wore masks. The not-so-good: Allow plenty of time to find a parking space on sunny days, parking is on-street and it can be very busy. Outdoor tables are on open grass land across the road from the pub, down to the lake - not an enclosed pub garden - so if you have dogs or kids, you will need to keep them tethered. Staff were clueless about our reservation. Drinkers were ushered off and a table cleared. No reservation signs on tables. Staff couldn't answer basic questions about the menu or drinks and had to keep walking off to ask. The outdoor area was often unmanned, potentially allowing people to walk away without paying - staff kept disappearing en masse inside. Rules don't appear to apply to a select few: no smoking signs on tables - yet 1 table of regulars was vaping throughout, blowing across our food. Staff ignored, including the landlord/ manager, who flitted from table to table checking everyone was alright - but he kept removing his mask to speak to customers while standing over tables - defeating the point of wearing a mask and social distancing. The food: mediocre and dull, like a bland Beefeater, but with a limited, basic menu. A case of quantity over quality e.g. 4 thick slices of ordinary white bread with oil and a dribble of balsamic for £6 - no speciality breads, sourdough, olives etc as served by local competitors for the same price. Overall: Disappointing, having read the rave reviews. Fine if you are there drinking then fancy a basic bite…. but don’t expect anything exciting.

Absolutely delicious- what an amazing place, thank you Darren for welcoming us, the beef roast was the best we have ever had, even accommodating for mums small appetite.Views amazing, great ambiance, lovely staff. We couldn’t fault it and will definitely be back againThank youJohn, Sarah and Mum

We dined on 3rd June with three friends. As this was our first visit since lockdown we wondered whether the previously high standard was still kept. We needn’t have worried. The food was excellent and it was great to have a pint of Harvey’s draught again.

We went for lunch here and sat outside in the sun onlooking the lake. Was beautiful and the food was excellent! The staff were so friendly and the service was faultless. Will definitely be returning. Thank you :)

I can’t tate the Bricklayer’s Arms high enough. Good menu, great quality food and the service is superb. I’m sure the staff are handpicked as they are not just friendly, but will go out of their way to accommodate you and nothing is too much trouble. It’s also in a lovely spot, very picturesque. Full marks!

Due to lockdown we ordered a takeaway of fish and chips, green chicken Thai curry and sticky toffee pudding. Everything was cooked fresh and was delicious. We also bought a small 9 pint keg of beer. Highly recommend. So we’ll organised for ordering online by email and collection . Please keep this fab pub going by ordering and collecting.

We had dinner here on a Tuesday night in September. It was very busy with all of the outside tables taken (and the car park was full too), but we wanted to sit outside so after speaking to one of the friendly and efficient waiters we were able to wait until one was free and freshly cleaned which wasn't too long.The mains were very good and the desserts were too.It was a fairly warm night and they brought small table lights out once it got dark, but they were quite dim so working out what you were eating was a little difficult.We'd happily eat here again, especially as it's in a convenient location near the M25.

Had a fish and chips takeaway for two last night and, although I'm not one for superlatives, I have to say it was probably the best I've ever had. My daughter actually phoned me to say how good it was as her and her family had also had it!.It was served in takeaway cardboard boxes which kept it hot. There was a very large piece of fresh white fish in hot, light batter with delicious perfectly cooked chips, a pot of mushy peas, a pot of tartare sauce and a fresh slice of lemon! It was booked for 7.30pm and served dead on time.Roll on next week for the same again!Can't wait for the same again next week

Ordered burgers from The Bricklayers last Saturday as a lockdown treat for the family. Excellent service when I poppoed down to pick them up at the allotted time, really tasty and good value. Can't recommend enough.

We have lived in Sevenoaks for 15 years or so and never tried The Bricklayers Arms despite eating out frequently, so thought we would give it a go.There is absolutely zero, and I mean zero, chance that this is the 5th best restaurant in Sevenoaks, it’s not even in the top 20 by any standard, it’s actually the worst I can remember going to (so let’s say it’s the worst we’ve been to in the last 5 years, despite us eating out at least 2 or 3 times a week)..The pub can best be described as a trip back to the 70s.The starters were straight out of a 1970s pub menu, they were tiny, and poorly cooked. The main course (which took ages to arrive) was overcooked (chicken and pork) with boiled veg (all very 70s) and the associated accompaniments to a Sunday Roast.Service was questionable too – not least because the phone kept ringing loudly every 2 to 3 minutes throughout the meal and they ignored it literally every time ……………We didn’t stay for desert, we can microwave a little pudding ourselves at home and stick some ice cream on it (to be honest, M&S would out class this pub’s attempts by a million miles anyway).I’m sure it’s great if you live locally, drink there, know the other locals and the staff etc. – but having lived in Sevenoaks for 15 years and only been once now, if we live here another 30 years we will never go here again.

My wife and I met with a friend, we sat outside under cover looking out towards the lake. Our drinks were served quickly and given time to choose from the menu. We each chose a different lunchtime meal, the food was served quickly and piping hot (it was a bright but chilly day) the patio heaters kept the chill at bay. Lovely food with excellent service too, thoroughly recommend this pub for it's location, good food and service.

This pub is the heart of the community and provides the best food and drinks around! Whether you are local or visiting from further afield you are greeted with a warm welcome and guaranteed a great time! Will continue to keep coming back again and again! Great place!

This has been one of my go-to places during the pandemic for drinking only or to eat with various groups of friends. It can get busy even early in the week at lunchtime but there are four tables outside under a heated gazebo for anyone nervous about sitting inside. Booking is essential at any time.The beers are always in excellent condition. Today, Harvey's Best, IPA and Old were available providing a rare opportunity to order that old traditional and half forgotten beer 'cocktail' called mother-in-law, old and bitter haha.The food was very good today too as always. We shared vegetable tempura to start, which came with mayonnaise and not sweet chilli sauce as advertised but it's a minor point. For mains, we ordered fish and chips and baked haddock with cheese sauce. The veg with the baked haddock were slightly undercooked, more than al dente but, again, it's a minor point and the fish was very well cooked.Service was friendly and prompt and it's place I recommend...

Superb faire and caring service opposite the lake. Fish and chips are generous portions and beautifully cooked

Friendly staff beautiful food and a brilliant choice, is this JUST a pub. I think a lot of expensive restaurants would be wise to look at the quality offered here. We have been several times and can’t wait to return, oh the beer is excellent too. Very dog friendly. My favourite pub in the world

This pub was AMAZING!!! Even though we didn’t stay long it was spectacular. For an even better experience I would highly recommend a lovely walk around the lakes with your pals #qualityday

We visited on a boiling hot day and had a table outside on the village green. Very pleasant place to sit overlooking the lake. Service was good, Covid secure measures taken very seriously. The food was tasty and very reasonably priced. Really enjoyed our meal and the whole experience.

The Bricklayers were certainly on the ball regarding social distancing, and all of the post lock down requirements including the fact that the waiting staff had the unenviable task of crossing the road for those dining out. But the food was perfect and the procedure of paying in advance for the main course and subsequently the second course was a reasonable requisite. My only gripe was a member of the bar staff persuaded me to go contact less for the sweets and offered no receipt. When I eventually looked at my on line banking I discovered the debit for the sweet was more than I expected, which led me to believe he may have added a service charge.If that was the case I feel he should have at least had the decency to inform me.

Very good upmarket pub-restaurant. Making good use of the green area next to the village lake to have additional outside tables. Coping well with covid difficulties and eat-out-to-help-out customer bulge.

Delicious food and amazing hospitality as always. The staff are always so kind and can’t do enough to make everyone welcome.

The management has done a first rate job in configuring the pub and gardens to cope with what is now required and indeed expected by clients. Effort has also been put into staff training and awareness and our party of three felt very confident and very well cared for. As always, lunch here was a delight and the absolute highlight was the Tempura Battered Courgette Fritters from the “Specials” board and very special they were too! So fresh and so well cooked. Congratulations to all concerned!