The Captain Howey Restaurant in Shepway

The food was absolutely amazing and the staff very helpful and pleasant. Best ploughman's platter.

Great friendly local place hotel manager Dino is great and quick to respond. All the bar staff are amazing got to know everyone and a great laugh whatever day of the week if your stranger to the bar or the area you wont be after a few drinks. Breakfast is lovely and even dinner is great as well. Rebcecca behind the bar is great and friendly

Super spot opposite the station, rooms are clean and comfortable with ensuite amenities. Breakfast was super also. There doesn't seem to be any noise come through from the bar in my experience. Would recommend for short stay

Since the change of ownership about a year ago, The Howey has transformed dramatically. The owner (Dino) and management have spent so much time, money and effort transforming this place from ‘just a pub’ to a real community asset. The management in particular (Bruce, Lindsay) give the place such a positive, welcoming family feel. Food is fairly priced, ample portions and delicious. Highlights for us are the loaded fries from the pub snacks menu and we love our Saturday morning breakfasts every few weeks. I cannot recommend this place enough - a gem.

Called last minute for a table of five, excellent service and wonderful food, would definitely recommend, nice decor and nice chilled atmosphere 10/10

Food was brilliant and couldn't ask for better service

Lovely place to stay, the room was nicely decorated with a very comfy bed nice breakfast plus they had live music in the bar which was good.

Excellent food, very good vegan choices, very welcoming and friendly staff. No photos of food, tucked in and enjoyed it too much! Lovely decor and a good choice of lager, beers etc.

We stopped off for a quick pit stop before jumping back on the Steam train this Father's day just gone. The food and service were great! 😊

Went in for a beer and breakfast and it was amazing! Defo go again! Too hungry to take a pic but it was very Good.

After a good night had an outstanding breakfast. I chose the small breakfast, it was enormous I added black pudding, it could barely fit in the plate along with egg, bacon, sausage tomatoes, beans, mushrooms, hash browns and toast. Delicious.

We had food and drinks here while staying next door. The food is simple, fresh and tasty and the staff are really friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back.

More than 40 years have I been visiting this establishment from the late 70s I have seen it at the height of popularity thru to the end of the eighties from then it tried but never made itself what it could have been until now that is its a huge improvement and has a good menu that caters for most. After meeting the landlord will be trying out the Sunday dinner very soon.

I thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday dinner experience at the Captain Howie pub in Littlestone, New Romney. The roast beef was cooked to perfection, accompanied by tender carrots, broccoli, and a delightful Yorkshire pudding. The gravy and roast potatoes added an extra layer of flavor that made the meal truly exceptional. Just as I thought this could not get any better, I was presented the most amazing homemade sticky toffee pudding that rounded off the afternoon on a sweet note. The attentive waitresses and Kayleigh, the landlady, provided excellent service, contributing to the overall positive dining experience. I would highly recommend Captain Howie for a delightful Sunday dinner outing especially after a long walk along the coastline.

The staff were lovely. The breakfast was great. Everything was clean. Beds comfortable. But the building and rooms look "tired". Urgent need of a facelift and/or refurb.

Yummy - great fresh food and plenty of it! Wonderful selection of "old fashioned" desserts. Highly recommended

We booked a table in the restaurant at the end of a train journey to see Santa. It was booked for 2.30pm. The train journey actually ran late so I phoned to explain and was told no problem. We arrived at the restaurant and were shown to our seats. Our drinks order taken promptly and after a little wait our food order. We did have quite a wait for the food - the adults in our group were not fussed about this but for our young children having jacket potato and beans this surely could have been less. When the food arrived there was loads of it ! Obviously cooked fresh - each meal (we had 3 different ones) were delicious -and such generous amounts. We had no room for pudding ! All in all a very pleasant experience and we will certainly return soon. Thank you.

Booked earlier in the week to take the family for Sunday lunch, was offered the choice of a early or late sitting, the late sitting was best for us (2-30). Arrived in plenty of time and were seated. We were the last table to be called up to the carvery, only to find they had run out of Beef and had no roast potatoes left. Although we were not charged for the roast dinner, or lack of it, we didn't go there for a complimentary lunch, the last customer is as important as the first. This was most embarrassing for me taking my family for a Sunday roast to a place that mismanaged the amount of food required and then told us that other customers had taken too much. This was the worst Sunday lunch experience I have ever had. The one thing I have learned is never take a late sitting.

Nice sofas and a big screen TV, good Pool table downstairs and very classy clientele - Howey is the only place I have been recognised for being a Countdown Octochamp by a stranger at the bar. I wasn't even wearing a lairy shirt :)

Arrived without a booking, but got a table, even though we were initially told they couldn't fit us in until 14.30, which was odd as it was half empty. Staff were very pleasant, and had a good selection of meat, breed, pork, turkey, and gammon, plus a variety of veg. Food was very nice, and had good flavour, with a rich gravy. Would visit again, but to avoid any problems, would recommend pre-booking.

We booked the carvery for Sunday lunch and were very impressed. There was a very good selection of traditional meats and vegetables and the two vegetarians in our party were very well catered for. The service was friendly and efficient and the whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable. We'll be back!

Just across the road from New Romney RHDR railway station. Somewhat put off by the external scruffiness, but inside the dining room was comfortable quiet and attractive. Menu was standard pub fare, very well presented, and very tasty and thoroughly enjoyable. Staff were absolutely first class, friendly and helpful. Beer was good and overall an excellent lunch. Would visit again for a meal. Recommended.

Booked the restaurant for a family birthday on a Wednesday evening and for a change a carvery. Everything was ready for us and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. 3 different meats and lots of vegetables all beautifully cooked. On the short list of places to go back to.

Popped in here around 1.30pm to see if we could get some lunch. The next serving was at 2.30pm so we decided to wait. The bar area is warm and welcoming and the staff were friendly. We were taken to our table on time for the carvery lunch. It's a very small restaurant but nice and clean and comfy. The food was fine, it was freshly cooked and nice and hot. I think it was £14.95 per person - it was Christmas lunch rather than regular Sunday lunch - which was pretty good value. I'd visit again.

Went in for a sunday lunch odd reception and serving methods, bit like school wait till you are called. Nothing wrong with the food just not one of those places you determine to go to again

We have never been disappointed here. The staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating. We take friends with us on a regular basis. They go out of their way to make your meals how you would like them. Ps the chocolate nut sundae was lovely

We chose this place as been several times before & always excellent service & lovely food the carvery was very tasty & good selection of veg definitely be visiting again in near future

Very tasty, pleasant and delightful. Mr.John "The Captain & his crew" are fabulous and helpful. Wonderful place to visit!

Used the dining room for a buffet for 46 for my Nans 100th birthday, nothing could have been easier than dealing with a very helpful landlady. Buffet was good, staff very efficient and friendly and the bedrooms were a good size. Food in the restaurant the evening before was excellent and plenty of it. I would thoroughly recommend The Captain Howey for a private function or a quiet meal. Thank you.

The carvery is traditional good home cooking with cauliflower cheese, roast parsnips , roast potatoes, swede, cabbage ,carrots , Yorkshire pudding and chipolatas usually.The restaurant is clean neat has a homely atmosphere ajoined to a cosy pub with plush seating also wide screen TV and a gaming machine if you do not mind that kind of thing.

Very tasty meals at The Captain Howey!! The Broccoli & Stilton soup and Mixed Grill are to die for!! The Salmon was delightful too!!

We were exploring the RH & DR stations when we decided to stop for lunch at New Romney and get away from the trains for a while by visiting a local pub.The Captain Howey hotel was literally opposite the New Romney railway station so we thought we would try it.Initially we thought we had got it wrong because the door we used gave access to a pub type bar with television going and fairly loud pop music competing with some rather noisy lads at the bar. However, I could see a genuine restaurant to our right and asked the barmaid if we could sit down there for something to eat rather than in the bar. Once we had sat down she brought menus and I explained we were happier with less noise and were suprised when she said she would have happily turned the volume down, a most unusual attitude in pubs I find. We were really only after a snack lunch rather than a full meal and the choice of sausage and fried onions in a baguette seemed good even if rather pricey.When it arrived I found I had not one, but two of these baguettes absolutely filled with sausages and onions, accompanied by chips and salad - a bargain. What was even nicer was the fact that the lady who brought our lunch asked if there was anything else we required. And, the local draught beer was good as well.One nice thing was that at no time we pestered for charity donation which seems to be the practice nowadays.It was well worth visiting and the hotel side of things seemed to be rather more traditional. We will have to try it some time.

we had a family dinner yesterday to celebrate a birthday, the children were made very welcome and they could choose from the adult menu and have a smaller portion. The choice of food was excellent, something for everyone. The food was delicious, The steaks cooked to perfection, we were on holiday but if we lived nearby we would visit regularly.

We had a good sunday lunch at the Howey. There were four meats on offer all of which looked well cooked. Vegetables were excellent - not over cooked - just right. The restaurant was neat and clean with fresh linen. A good point was the absence of dreadful piped music so conversation was possible. On the con side, the plates could have been warmer and the puds were obviously not home made. All in all we were very happy and will return.

had evening meal starter was not worth £6.95 andthe main meals was disgusting for the moneyand the waitress didn't once come up to us and asked is the food oksome off the food was not cook and some was over done

Visited this restaurant at short notice last night. We didn't particularly want to order a whole restaurant meal as our party consisted of 4 girls having a 'catch-up' and a gossip, so we asked the landlord if we could just have a mixture of items from the menu on a platter to share. The staff were incredibly accommodating, made us feel very welcome and not at all the 'pain in the backside' that some of us gossipy girls can sometimes be. The food we tried was high-standard pub food at a very reasonable price, and the restaurant was very clean, comfortable and looked inviting. We'll be back to try something 'proper' off the menu. Thanks guys x

Very friendly staff. Nice pub. Their Sunday carvery is lovely. Real value for money and right opposite the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch railway

My wife and I have dinned at most of the restaurants in New Romney, The Captain Howey is the best by far.The bar and waiting staff are very friendly and helpful, there is a reasonable selection on the bar and restaurant menus. You don't have to wait long for your meals, they are hot and well presented and most important they are very tasty, very good portions and excellent value for money.We highly recommend The Captain Howey.

Stopped at the Captain Howey by chance. So glad we did the food was fabulous all fresh and home cooked. The staff were very friendly. This is a family run pub. Would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Last minute bank holiday Saturday, yes we could eat in the restaurant. 4 of us had a wonderful meal, really tasty and great service. A lovely restaurant, with a lovely friendly feel. Will be back soon. Actually tomorrow lunchtime, when Chelsea and Palace supporters go head to head!

I have been here a few times with my family the Sunday roast is the closest to home cooked food you can get . It's perfect and tastes sooooo yum !! I would reccomend booking as they only do a few time slots and they run out of meat pretty quick

Super staff and very friendly ,food excellent ,good range of drinks .The Food menu has a very good range and caters both sit down and bar meals

When for a day out at the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway whit a friend and then got off in New Romney station at 15:25 for a quick meal and we approach Captain Howey Hotel.As we arrived, my mate tray to talk whit the waitress at the bar, but he completely got ignore, she was pretended not to see us, hiding as my friend tray hardly to find her.Finally she confirm, that, is no space available, despite the fact that only one table was occupant.Totally outrages.Keep up the good work Miss waitress!!

There is something of the 40s about this pub named after the co-creator of the RHDR narrow gauge railway. Lunch was unspectacular but perfectly palatable and reasonably priced. Friendly chap behind the bar and the coffee was almost brilliant. Good quality, came in a cafetierre but served with (Aaaargh!) UHT cream in horrid little plastic pots. Eveyone knows that UHT cream is made by mixing plaster of Paris with white emusion paint and custard powder. Milk (preferably hot) in a little jug is the simpler and far superior option.

Just stopped by for a beer but noticed that it was exceptionally clean and nice, gave a good feeling about going back sometime.

The Howey serves the freshest and best Sunday lunchtime carvery anywhere. Meats are locally sourced and there is always a great selection. Vegetables and accompaniments are served in relatively small dishes at the carvery and are constantly replenished with fresh servings - nothing is ever stale or kept on the warming servery for more than a few minutes. Superb!

Can't comment on the rooms as I only went last Saturday for a family lunch, but that was extremely enjoyable. The bar staff and waitresses welcomed us and the position of the dining area is good as it is a few steps down, away from the bar area and the tables are well spaced apart.First impressions were good: beautiful clean white tablecloths. The menu had a pretty good choice and when the food arrived it was very nicely presented and tasty.Nice bottle of Pinot grigio (OK the waitress didn't know that is a white wine, but I am no sommelier either) and it was chilled in an ice bucket. Reasonable prices when we paid the bill so we all went away happy. Will return another day.