The Castle Inn in Sevenoaks

Always a pleasure to go to this welcoming pub. Only a very good toasted sandwich washed down with an excellent local pint of Larkins bitter at £4 per pint

The best nuts. The actual best nuts. Better nuts than anyone. The array is relentless - nut a lie. The end.

The food was exceptionally good, especially the triple cooked chips! The staff were incredibly kind and hospitable, going out of their way to make out friend’s 30th birthday a wonderful experience. Thank you so much xxx

This is the first time my family tried this pub, and after our wonderful lunch we'll be sure to come back regularly. The pub was warm and inviting, and the staff were exceptionally welcoming. I came with three children and was made to feel very welcome. They thoughtfully sat us in the snug room, which was perfect for us and very comfortable. We had Sunday lunch with all the trimmings and tried some other dishes as well. All very delicious and the portion sizes were very generous. Loved it!

We visited The Castle Inn for Sunday lunch and what an amazing lunch it was. Beef was cooked to perfection, plenty of vegetables and the Yorkshire pudding was home made, not the fluffy, empty shop bought ones here. The owner said they wanted to offer a Sunday lunch like you have at home and this they did. Highly recommend a visit.

We revisited this historic and characterful pub after a break of many years to find its character unspoiled and in new hands (since 2022 we understand). Exceptionally friendly and hospitable staff served us the best roast beef we’ve had for some time - moist and succulent together with well cooked potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy - with a pint of Larkins from just down the road. A favourite pub I have known for 50 years back on top form!

We sat inside and the pub is a genuine rarity - it's a traditional country pub that hasn't had its interior ruined through crass decoration and renovation. There was also no music playing inside which was amazing - you could actually relax and hear your conversations without rubbish blaring out!! The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. I'd recommend the fish and chips. It was fresh and full of flavour - the mushy peas portion was on the small side though. My only other feedback is that the premium eating experience would be improved by getting rid of the cheap condiment sachets. Ideally give ketchup and mayo bottles so people can help themselves. I look forward to returning!

From making the booking, through to the warm friendly greeting, and the general level of service we were blown away. Great wholesome food. Reasonably priced. Definitely would return.

Live locally. It’s great that they have made such a huge impact on the local community. The welcome that you receive is second to none. I always enjoy my time there whether eating or drinking or both. If you happen to be in the area then don’t hesitate to call in. You will not be disappointed. Keep all the good work up.

We had a lovely experience at The Castle Inn. It was our lunch stop on a hike through Kent. Great food, excellent service and a wonderful little garden.

We found this pub by accident but it was a very fortunate discovery. It retains many of the original features of the old pub and its 14th century beginnings. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and happy to spend time telling us about the history of the pub and local traditions. Its been under new management for 8 months and now seeing a real revival as a faithful village pub for the locals as well as a foodie destination for those from further afield. We can really recommend this pub and it will now feature as one of our weekend lunch destinations.

I've always liked this pub, but had mostly stopped going as, under the previous management, the hours and food had become increasingly unpredictable. We decided to stop by one afternoon just to see and discovered it is under new management. They've done great things with the place and are committed to running a first class establishment. We went back a couple of nights later for supper and the food was fantastic. The local cider is highly recommended. This is now our go-to country pub.

Found this great pub after a visit to Ightham Mote. We were served by Ed, who was a thoroughly good chap ! He gave us a very warm welcome and had time to make us feel very welcome. He was also very helpful regarding a bar project in my daughters garden. Hope to return and try the food. Bill Eastbourne.

Man muss schon gezielt hinfahren, zufällig kommt man an diesem Kleinod nicht vorbei, dafür liegt das malerische Chiddingstone zu weit abseits der üblichen touristischen Routen. Seit November 2022 führen die jetzigen Inhaber den überaus zauberhaften und typischen Pub. Der Service war prompt, aufmerksam, und überaus freundlich, man merkte deutlich die Freude an der Tätigkeit. Sehr urige und gemütliche Gasträume, darüber hinaus ein großartiger Garten, in dem man lauschig sitzt. Moderate Preise.

It was a pleasure to see a nice (very) old pub revived and brought back to life. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. We will visit again and hope it is a success.

Really good ploughmans and the chips were sensational. very relaxed. 5 star pub in my book. Beer selection was great with Harveys top of my list

A lovely warm evening on the terrace at the Castle Inn. This was Thursday Night Steak Night, and what a treat it was! We were given the choice of various cuts of meat and we both opted for the Ribeye in the end. This was...

The Castle Inn is a favourite destination of my brother and myself. Today we visited and took lunch. The experience is always rather special, from the friendly welcome to the quality of the food. Susanne who runs The Castle, has infused new life into this...

We were given a very warm welcome when we arrived and they were genuinely pleased to see us. They brought our drinks out to a very pretty garden. Most of the menu was marked homemade and it was all delicious. I had carrot soup and...

This is just to suggest to the management to prevent further unpleasantness, they should put a notice outside to say facilities such as tables and chairs and toilets are for customers only, as other local extablishments such as Henry V111 pub has done. We were...

Drive past & decided to stop for a snack & drink. Sadly the kitchen is closed on a Tuesday but we did had sandwich options. One coronation chicken & on prawn sandwich em& they could not have been fresher the bread was so fresh &...

This walk was a circular from and back to Hever station. Friendly staff, lovely staff, good food and reasonable prices. Then I put a massive spanner in the works by taking ill and throwing up all over the floor. The staff again couldn't have been...

Friendly and welcoming staff help bring this characterful pub alive. staff helpful to keep kitchen open when we arrived just before service ended and glad they did, fish and chips very enjoyable. Great to see the pub reopened and with excellent hosts. Look forward to...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Could not recommend The Castle Inn enough. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the food is amazing. We held our sons Christening at The Castle Inn and everything was perfect. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone had an amazing day. The...

Positives lovely staff Negatives overpriced roast with small plates , over cooked veggies , bland no seasoning and hardly any meat , very overpriced for what you get Puddings sadly looked and tasted bought in alongside the bought in Yorkshire puddings You need to do...

Really spoilt with a beautiful roast dinner in celebration of mum's 70th birthday. Well cooked, beautifully presented- obvious care and attention put into every aspect. Staff were fantastic- even all coming out to sing to mum, and reaching new heights getting the perfect group shot...

We really enjoyed our visit here for a spot of lunch after touring nearby Chartwell. The village is extremely charming with its National Trust Tudor-era buildings, and this pub is oozing history as well. More importantly, it still has a good local clientele, so not...

Visited Sunday 26/3/23 Excellent meal, would highly recommend going in for a meal here. Good food, nice staff, roast meal with plenty of food on the plate nice and hot the was I like my food.

A great lovely old pub and a great welcome by all the staff I had a Sunday roast which was cooked lovely and very very tasty . Meat, Veg, Roast Spubs, Yorkshire puddings and Gravy. All great. Great table services. Was too full up to...

Great atmosphere, historic old Inn, service was extremely attentive & happy. We all agreed we had one of the best roasts in a village Pub in ages, despite it being very busy. We will be visiting again & highly recommend. Lovely small village to wander...

Sunday lunch - gravy thick and gluggy Pork meat tough and tasteless ! Vegetables over cooked and potatoes small & dry ! A very poor Sunday lunch and surely you can do better than this ! A nasty service charge added to the bill !...

Yet another fantastic Sunday roast at The Castle Inn. The vegetables were cooked to perfection - and I think I will be dreaming about the cauliflower cheese! I opted for the lamb which was so tender, and a huge Yorkshire pudding topped off one of...

We thought we would have lunch in this delightful looking period pub in what can only be described as a quintessentially English setting. The pub was a beautifully timbered circa 1500 AD property and probably a pub since time began. It was as welcoming looking...

It is a very pretty pub in beautiful Chiddingstone village. So far so good. We both ordered the roast beef lunch. The roast potatoes were yesterdays and rock hard but with the reheated taste. Green veggies overdone. Roast veggies underdone. Packet gravy. Packet Yorkshire puddings....

Brilliant experience: very good food, super kind people, great atmospheric pub in beautiful village.

Had an excellent late lunch there on Friday. Chicken curry was very good. A lovely pub to visit in a unique village.

Went for Sunday lunch and it was perfect, great food and beer, staff were fantastic, will definitely be returning for more!

We called in here for a bite of lunch after a visit to NT Chartwell. A charming historic 15th Century pub in a beautiful little village surrounded by lovely countryside. The staff is equally charming. One would not know that they had only opened to...

Fell upon the inn whilst visiting the castle Popped in for a coffee (which was very good) and sat in the snug on a cold but bright winters day. Got introduced to Ed who told us they had very recently taken over the inn. Very...

Stunning old English pub - very nice staff , has recently been taken over by a family - very friendly and welcoming. A lovely pint or two of larkins - this pub is gorgeous, it needs support and in time will do very well .

Under new management, Suzanne and her family have created a beautiful welcoming environment, tastefully decorated with lots of seating including a rather spectacular snug (not to be missed!) Lots of walks around making it the perfect place to grab a pint of something local (Larkins...

Currently closed and looking rather sad. Hopefully a new tenant will be found who will give what could be a lovely pub the tlc it so badly needs.

Every website, even Google Maps say this pub is open but its not sadly. So don't bother driving miles! Used to be one of the best pubs around but seems to be some issues with the National Trust who own the building! If only they...

According to website and board outside pub would open Thursday to Sunday. Made a special trip to visit on Thursday 2nd June only to find place closed. Looks to be a really nice historic building but they must update their website

Just dreadful. Easter weekend lunch with friends. Bar had run out of most drinks (it was Sunday lunchtime midway through Easter weekend). No cider. No soda water. 2 of the 3 lagers out. Just Fosters… We made do and ordered Sunday lunch - beef, chicken...

Had high hopes of a good Sunday roast after a lovely walk. Beautiful pub with so much history with an inviting feel and pleasant staff. I thought the beer which is brewed less than a mile away was exceptional. I ordered the whitebait as a...

What a lovely experience - beautiful pub and fantastic food. Service was great and we were offered a complementary glass of Prosecco for mothers day! Food came quickly and tasted delicious - especially the homemade soup. Would highly recommend this lovely little gem of a...

After visiting the castle and deciding it was too cold to eat there, we found the Castle Inn by the back gate. Chancing it, we popped in and although their dining room was booked for lunch (1pm on a Sunday), we (5 of us) were...

Beautiful pub and garden, bar staff very welcoming however after waiting an hour for food and being told it was still ‘being cooked’ we decided to ask for a refund, again bar staff were good BUT to hear the kitchen staff being less than complementary...

My friend enjoyed her non vegan meal too. I had vegan sausage and mash with onion gray. it was great.

I visited the Castle Inn on Sunday with my partner, as I'd heard they were now serving Sunday lunches. As a vegan, I was also very happy to hear that there was also a vegan Sunday roast. The pub itself is stunning, you feel like...

I went with my Dad to this pub. Very friendly staff welcomed us and the dog (she was given biscuits) There was a lovely fire in the wood burner. I had a delicious spicy leek and potato soup with focaccia. Dad had ham, egg and...

While visiting Chiddingstone village, we decided to pop into The Castle Inn. As with much of the hospitality industry, there have clearly been easier times - but the team couldn't have been more welcoming when we arrived without a booking. I enjoyed a delicious chicken...

Welcoming pleasant staff, empty on a sunny Sunday lunchtime yet after waiting 30 minutes had to chase up our ploughman’s. Told it was a mix up, unsure with what or whom. It was a cheese and chutney grated apple sandwich, dry bread, lettuce and half...

Called in for a late afternoon drink on a recent Sunday. Pub is obviously very old with lots of character although it is somehow wasted- the interior is a bit of a maze (characterful yes though the rooms are a little disappointing in terms of...

Although closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had a delightful takeaway lunch from this pub. Only a sandwich each but absolutely stuffed, beautiful fresh bread and non plastic packaging. We will definitely try this pub for lunch as soon as we are able. The shortbread...

A good, pretty location and old building. We had lunch on Saturday. Very surprised to be walked through the kitchen to the garden room. Chicken burger was limp and listless, oozing liquid, barely warm and the bun froggy and cold. My partner’s chips had to...

Impossible to fault. Great Sunday roasts, good VFM, friendly attentive service in this historic pub in the middle of the picturesque wow-factor village of Chiddingstone. England at its most stunning. Easy parking. Covid secure. Booking essential.

Sadly the pub was quite busy on Late Bank Holiday Monday and despite booking we waited ages to be served with drinks then another long wait to take food order and an even longer wait for it to arrive as they had run out of...

I have visited Chiddingstone in the past and it’s a pretty village with a post office and tea room. Arming along the side of the road is available or in the Castle car park. The Castle Inn was continuing with the Eat Out to Help...

Stopped for lunch in the pretty garden of this quaint old inn today. We had sandwiches and coffee and both were enjoyable and nicely presented with a tasty coleslaw. Lovely friendly staff and good amenities. Looking forward to returning soon.

If you fancy a drive out of London this is a good place to go. This is a lovely country garden pub with a nice garden. But what was particularly good was the roast beef: of much better quality than the roasts available in many London pubs and at a good price. Portions were generous, the service friendly. Highly recommended. Bookings necessary.

We had high hopes for this pub which we had never visited but was recommended by its sister pub, Botley Hill Farm.The food was distinctly average and the service slow, although the servers were friendly and probably a bit overstretched as the ‘Eat out offer’ was still in force. We would have preferred to eat in the garden but were obliged to sit in probably the pokiest room in the entire place. Given the National Trust association, I suppose we were expecting a bit more.

Friendly helpful staff. Vegetarian menu very disappointing. Many years ago especially in the late spring to early autumn months we used to love visiting Chiddingstone Castle Inn just for their baked potato, beans and salad which was second to none. Yesterday 28 th August 2020 we were so disappointed to find this delightful treat missing from the menu. We had a thick brioche bun with rubbery halloumi and mushroom accompanied by skinny chips that were pretty average. Go there for a drink but if you are a vegetarian or calorie watching this may not be the place for you.

We went back second time this month, because we really liked the atmosphere and the burgers were delicious. First time we sat inside, today we had our meal in the garden,where the tables are in a comfortable distance from each other. The staff were very kind The washroom facilities are very good and clean. We will definitely go back again in the future. Monika

Booked 2 weeks ago after phoning to turn up being told we couldn't eat inside.Booked again as it was raining to make sure we could eat inside.Both staff very friendly however when presented with a poor quality A5 piece of cheap paper for a menu to find only burgers, fish and chips or scampi we weren't impressed.No starters and desserts were just tubs of ice cream or cakes.We opted for sandwiches which were nice and what we were led to beilieve were home made chips ( they were good quality frozen)They arrived in a greaseproof type paper with string round, very odd.When questioned on the small menu the reply was there is only 1 chef.

A quick well answered phone call and we were there to meet up with friends. A simplified menu but acceptable in choice and proved to be excellent when served by two members of the team.No reason not to visit again as it has a lovely ambiance and character.

Wife and I had a lovely midweek meal here. Everything was great; the serving staff, the quality and quantity of the food, the setting. Can't wait for it to open again and we can go back there.

We went here for lunch after seeing the pub had a new vegan menu which looked great. My husband telephoned first to make sure the menu was on. Unfortunately, we were not offered the full vegan menu and we waited whilst the chef prepared one! Our options were not very good so my husband and I chose a vegetarian option but my daughter who is completely vegan had to have the stir fry which would not of been her first choice. My husband and I had mushrooms on toasted foccacia for starters but the oil smelt and tasted burnt, likewise his Hallumi and mushroom burger had the same slight taste - which probably means the oil needs changing ? I had fish and chips for my main which I couldn't fault. Staff were friendly but overall disappointed.

We went to The Castle Inn with our daughter and her partner. Lovely meal. Very friendly Staff and very good service. Not too much food on the plate. Avery enjoyable meal

I went to The Castle Inn for Sunday lunch with my family and it did not disappoint. It is clear management has changed recently in the new year as it has such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere compared to my previous visit. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of there way to make myself and my family feel comfortable and happy. The food was absolutely delicious. The roast beef came with all the trimmings and ample gravy. The sticky toffee and ice cream for dessert was a hit. I would say it is probably the best food in the area if not Kent. Traditional, hearty food that makes you feel warm inside. They cater to all needs and requirements especially with the children. We will definitely be coming back again and recommending to others.

We went here for my Daughters birthday and the meal was fantastic. A very friendly atmosphere and the staff were never far away if we needed something. The manager (Jordan) even came over and sang Happy Birthday to my daughter which was lovely. Food was cooked amazing so will definitely be going back soon.

What a wonderful, friendly place to have a get together. Food was amazing and the new manager ,Jordan ,was extremely efficient and came to see if all was good and stood chatting with us for a short while. I will definitely be going back again.

Probably a bit biased as this is my local and regular pub but I had to write a review. Anna, Meghan and all the staff at The Castle are excellent. They are professional, friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is great, the food is excellent and nothing is too much trouble. We have been coming to and known the Castle for many years and it has certainly had its ups and downs but the current team have turned it around and deserve every bit of positive feedback.

We came to visit the picturesque village of Chiddingstone and received a warm welcome in this quaint pub. The food was good and reasonably priced: I had sausage and mash, while my wife enjoyed ham hock, salad and chips. The staff were happy to substitute salad for the eggs that were on the menu. I also liked Larkin's beer, which I had never come across before. The atmosphere in the pub was surprisingly lively for a weekday lunchtime, the customers being a mixture of local people and hikers. This is a good place to visit on a day out.

I have been in the pub a number of times. The service has always been fabulous and they have also been very kind to the dog! It has the best roast in miles.

Have stopped here a couple of times recently and over all impressions - not good & expensive beer! £4.50 a pint of Larkins (brewed in the village is a bit steep) so £9.00 in for two pints and no place to sit in the public bar as looked like a office meeting on one table and no stools at the bar while we waited for our friends to join us! Went into the saloon bar and no tables have reserved signs so we sit down. A woman came over after about 5 minutes and told us we had to move to another table (she seemed very irritated) so fair enough we moved to another table and told that this also was reserved (no sign indicating this) she informed us we could sit here for two hours. Atmosphere felt cold and like we are not welcome and shouldn’t of been there. The rest of our party felt the same, not as homely as it used to be. As we are getting ready to leave and put our coats on another woman is pushing past us and knocking us trying to relay the table even though we had only stayed for one round. Would of stayed longer and perhaps looked to eat but wouldn’t bother. Another table next to us had been there for just under an hour and had been complaining to themselves on how long it had taken to be served and still didn’t have any food when we left. Try the next pub along the road, very welcoming and the Larkins is cheaper! Really liked this pub been going for years, Shame they seem to have changed all the friendly staff, probably won’t go back.

This pub seems to have changed ownership or at least many of its staff in December 2019. Fawlty Towers is a slick operation compared to this place. They took Christmas Day lunch booking payments of £95 per person in advance. Come the big day, and little or no food was provided for hours on end to customers including small children and a 93 year old guest. After 3 hours they admitted the children wouldn't get any food and offered them some chicken nuggets. Having around 20 people sit in a restaurant for several hours and manage to deliver virtually no food at all is quite an achievement. Do NOT give these people your custom or money. They are being reported to the Retail Ombudsman.

Pleasant sandwich at lunchtime. This is a cosy welcoming pub with a nice atmosphere. The staff were very friendly

We booked a table two weeks in advance just to be sure we would get one. Our party of four adults and one child, arrived on time at 12:30 pm on a Sunday for a standard two/three course meal. Without exception, we all agreed that the food was fantastic but the service was tragically slow. We finally managed to leave by 3:15pm

My first time since new ownership, visited for Sunday Lunch . Lovely cozy setting .

Arrived at lunchtime and opted for the bacon and camembert sandwich. It arrived with a portion of salad and was fantastic. All ingredients fresh and served to perfection. Washed down with a beer or two!! Wood burners going in two rooms, friendly staff good selection of beers and wine and dog friendly.

I visited The Castle Inn in three consecutive days and one each visit the food was delicious, the staff were friendly and extremely attentive. Hats off to the chef, Craig McSweeney and the other kitchen staff for a first-class menu.

one of the best country pubs. No fuss, nice food, lovely staff right next to the historical Chiddingstone Castle. The Cambert is the one !

If you are visiting the village, make sure you stop by the Castle Inn. We had a delicious lunch. The burgers were very tasteful and the onions rings to die for, and the desert options were very good and delicious! The staff was very professional and friendly. We had a great afternoon, it was lovely. I highly recommend it.

Dropped in for a light snack with grandchildren after Halloween trail. Superb sandwiches and light snacks. Also good Larkins beer, ideal for lunchtime drink. Very satisfied

Being relatively local we were informed that The Castle was under new management and this pub was "back in business" good food etc. so we thought we would try it. Well as the previous review said, it was a bit of a disaster. We waited for almost an hour for our order to be taken ( this should have told us where this was going). It was not overly busy, early in the lunch session and "sorry thats off the menu" ....... then selecting another dish we waited at least another 30 mins for starters. Then informed that the deep fryers was not working, could we chose another mains dish ...mmmmm. Staff were not in a good mood or are possibly lacking in management and PR skills. Food was edible but lacklustre - no depth. Shame as I will not be back or recommending it.

Took some friends for a midweek lunch after having a nice meal here a few weeks ago.

The pub is right by the castle grounds entrance at one end of the village street. Friendly staff who were attentive. Nice setting, but beware of steps inside. . Typical pub food but well cooked and presented.

Visited this place last week to sample their new menu. The castle has recently been taken over. Great menu very impressed with the quality of the food.

We had lunch here whilst visiting Chiddingstone village (National Trust) with friends. It gets very busy so would recommend to pre-book a table. Friendly & efficient staff, good menu choice although only one main course vegetarian option and large portion sizes. Service was prompt and the food was delicious. There is also a small dessert menu.

Came back to The Castle on a cool October day - it was 50 years since my last visit; a real trip down memory lane! But though the day was cool the welcome could not have been warmer, and we were soon enjoying drinks while choosing from the lunch menu.

Ate here on a Saturday night and the food was superb, plenty of choice on the menu, generous portions and the staff were excellent.

Stopped by for an evening meal. Food was really tasty. Service great and setting of the pub is really beautiful. Strongly recommend and will go the extra mile to visit again. We sat out front on quiet road overlooking beautiful church, also beautiful rooms inside and back garden.

Yes, seriously impressed. The quality of the welcome, the meals and the excellent service, these guys must certainly be on top of their game. Just keep it up and success must surely follow when the word gets around.

Saw this place on the internet and decided to try it out, we were not disappointed. Richard was barman and waiter and on his own. He did an amazing job and was friendly and informative about the food. My wife started with a steaming bowl of spiced carrot soup. I had my favourite starter of white bait which I thought was arguably the best I've ever had. I then had a very filling and very tasty thai green curry and rice. My wife had a beautiful piece of salmon with crushed new potatoes and broccoli. My wife finished with sticky toffee pudding which she said was delicious. I tried a lemon possett which was lovely. There is a good selection of local beers along with Guinness and lager. A great evening out.

Great welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Delicious well cooked food and a great promotion to reward locals on a Thursday with a two course menu for £12.50 a head or three courses for £15 all served up by an attentive and friendly team of lovely people.

We visited today and had the best and tastiest scotch egg ever. Compliments to the chef and all the friendly staff. We will be back 😀

Having previously had a Sunday lunch a few weeks ago a group of 8 of us came out to the locals night last night. We had a fantastic evening. Food was delicious and great value for money at £50 a couple including drink and service. The service was very good and The pub was buzzing and it was lovely to see it like that again. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and look forward to coming back.

went for sunday lunch, heard new people were there, was shown to a room with maybe 4 tables but very dark even on a sunny day, ordered scampi starter it came but was not cooked enough enough and was cold , the main sunday roast we opted for was chicken, it was a huge plateful of food, super choice and variety of vegetables lots of meat and delicious gravy, very nice but was too much for me!