The Cat & Custard Pot in Shepway

Classic and relaxed place for a drink. Often cycle here, done well to let going post Covid given location and opening hours.

My wife and I used to pop into this pub quite often before we had children....we always enjoyed this lovely historic pub and its warm atmosphere. After taking our children to the afternoon church service at Paddlesworth on Christmas Eve we thought we would have a drink in the pub. We went in and there were a few people drinking at the bar. We stood there waiting to be served and eventually the landlord appeared and told us he was closed. He then told us that the people drinking hadn't left despite him telling them that he was now closed. I asked him if we could perhaps just have one quick drink and he started to get a bit agitated and said "look I don't want to swear in front of the kids but I'm getting P'd off here". We wished him a merry Christmas and left. Such a shame as this was once a fantastic pub that always would have been welcoming, and doing a thriving trade on Christmas Eve.

Lovely quite, remote pub. Background music. Very reasonably priced drinks. Don't serve food anymore but that is fine. If you are looking for a cosy pub that is excellent value, You must visit.

This place no longer serves food,no draft bitter, no welcome, most unfriendly, had to go elsewhere for food, your review is out of date.

We recently had reason to visit The Cat. We were travelling frim Scotland and Birmingham especially for our visit. My grandparents were licencees of the pub many years ago and we wanted to visit on what would have been my father's 100th birthday. As this was on a Monday the pub would not normally be open. The lovely Katie and her boss agreed to open especially for us so that we were able to go inside and remember my dad and show my grandchildren a little of their our family history. We can not thank them enough for their hospitality especially Katie who came in on her day off. To say she went over and above great customer service does not do justice to her. Thank you Thank you Thank you. You really made our visit so special.

This free house Pub is surely unique in so many ways. Yes the Beer is fine and the Menu includes most palettes. The food is beautifully cooked and plentiful. Everywhere you look is RAF Memorabilia and the Staff are always very helpful pointing out local Landmarks to the Visitors.

Ate our evening meal here one night. Decent amount of choice on the menu, incredibly good portion sizes and cooked to perfection. Felt likely home cooked food. Service wonderful and friendly. Felt very welcomed here, just couldn't make room for pudding!! Great decor, with plenty of recognition of the local area during conflicts...

A traditional pub serving tradition food.... perfect. I am embarrassed to say I live near to this lovely pub but this is the first visit. Shame on me. As soon as we entered we were welcomed by a pleasant gentleman who took our order. Whilst ordering we were staring at all the delicious food people were eating. So much to choose from. The pub is full of World War 2 memorabilia. Aircraft hanging from the ceiling.. Spitfire looked amazing. Looking at all this memorabilia it just brought back great memories when we would me sit with pa watching the Battle of britian, Where Eagles Dare, A Bridge too far.... 😊 Food arrived from a friendly lady. Food was delicious and very generous portion. Thoroughly enjoyed coming here and I will be back. If you want a traditional pub, with traditional food this will be ideal. A big thank you to the staff for making us feel so welcomed. Highly recommend a visit.

After being disappointed going to Lyminge and going to the Coach and Horses only to find one had to wait an hour for food we headed off to The Cat and Custard Pot 3 miles away. We both had Ploughman's for lunch: my wife the ham and I had the cheese. Both were substantial but very ordinary food (cheap white bread). All the condiments were in plastic sachets. I asked if they did filter coffee - No! It was cheap in that 2 mineral waters and the ploughmans came to £16. We would not visit again but there was a large amount of WWII RAF memorabilia which was interesting to see.

Date of visit - Monday 4 November 2019 Friends of The Mole Hash House Harriers set a trail from the Cat and Custard Pot. 11 people ordered their food as they arrived at the pub. The menu has recently been revised and there is a lot of choice. The pub kitchen worked hard to make sure the food was ready on our return from the Hash at 9pm. My husband ordered the lamb shank, I had the fish and chips - both were excellent, large portions, fresh vegetables beautifully cooked and very nicely presented - both meals cost £19.90 so very good value. As a large group we pushed the tables together so we could all sit together. A good range of real ale. Dog friendly, large car park. Lots of history associated with this pub and well placed for access to some lovely walking around Paddlesworth and Hawkinge. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

What can i say 22 of us turned up for lunch , as we were a big group we pre ordered the food was excellent , service excellent, what a great place we have done this a few times and will be carry on doing it for years come Thanks

We have been to this historic Battle of Britain pub many times but never thought to post here in decent portion size at a great price Lots to see Great real pub food I.

A first visit to this lovely pub but don't think it will be our last. We had our dog with us so hadn't planned to eat, just called in for a drink but it is obviously popular for Sunday lunch. I believe it is an old Battle of Britain pub where the pilots used to go. Lots of memorabilia including spitfire suspended from the ceiling. A nice friendly pub to visit. It has a car park at the rear.

Couldn’t recommend this place enough absolutely outstanding food and staff that catered for our every need and would book again with them in a heat beat Heidi xx

Arrived at 12.10, a few people were waiting outside, good sign. Pub opened and we entered. It is a real pub, including bar billiards. Loads of RAF memorabilia, including mini Spitfire dangling over lounge bar. Landlord friendly. Ordered sausage sandwiches and drinks. The sausage sandwiches at £4.50 each were brilliant, good bread, salad trim and crisps completed the plate. It was excellent value and quality. We will come back.

Popped up toPaddlesworth today for an excel pub lunch at the lovely old Cat and Custard Pot. Excellent service. Fascinating decor and really good food.

We went in here, this is an old Battle of Britain pub where the fighter pilots used to go for a drink. Its in a beautiful part of the Kent Downs. Lots of memorabilia adorns the walls. Very much reasonable and good pub food.

Full of RAF memorabilia serving good pub grub. In a good location with in easy reach of both Folkestone and Dover and the Eurotunnel terminus being only 20 minutes away.

This small country pub was a second world war fighter pilots pub and there is quite q lot of memorabilia around the walls which makes it interesting. I had lamb shank for lunch which was excellent and very reasonably priced at just under £10.

We were taken to this local pub by friends which was often used by RAF personnel who were stationed nearby at Hawkinge Aerodrome in the Second World War. There is a lot of memorabilia throughout the bar areas which were very interesting to read and look at, the Landlord was very friendly but does not open till 5 minutes past the hour we were in a queue to get in which was a good sign, the food and beer was great with large portions we will certainly return again when next in the area thanks for a great evening

A great unspoilt country pub with an interesting history serving good simple pub food and a range of wines and beers, all at fair prices and served by friendly staff. Justifiably popular with local people and visitors alike.

Great local pub with a truly unique history being the main watering hole for crews from RAF Hawkinge during WW2. The pub is museum in itself and a must if in the area.

My running club are here last night. We had a run in the beautiful country side then all came into the pub for a meal. Most had chicken curry with two of us having the veggie option of veg chilli and nacho’s. My chilli was amazing and everyone got their meal pretty quickly. I didn’t try the curry but I was told it was nice. Portions were generous and the group rate we paid was very reasonable (£7 per head). We were obviously thirsty after our run so we all purchased drinks. Hopefully the pub had a profitable evening from our group outing. I love this pub, it’s so nostalgic. Staff are friendly, will definitely eat here more often.

The ham, egg, and chips passed my personal test with flying colours: the chips and eggs were fried perfectly well, and the ham was good quality and definitely not pre-packed. My wife's ploughman's had a generous portion of good cheese and thick slices of good bread.

Nous sommes entrés dans ce pub pour le déjeuner et nous avons été contents de ce bon moment dans ce pub qui est dans son jus ! Les assiettes étaient énormes ! La carte est traditionnelle, c'est un bon rapport qualité/prix, pas très loin du musée de la Bataille du Kent.

Its a cracker, always consistent with delicious food, excellent portion sizes, extremely reasonable prices and spot on atmosphere........taking people from aged 12 to 92 to this brilliant pub, it never disappoints.

very friendly nice food , made to feel welcome nostalgic WW2 Battle of Britain pub well worth a visit

Go in and see it for yourself what a lovely pub this is step back into ww2 with the mass of

People say in previous reviews in need of an update...I can assure you it doesn't...this is a proper pub as the 50 year olds know it. Lovely friendly landlord...decor consistent with the theme...absolutely fabulous value for money food...lovely open fire too

Great for walkers. Reasonably priced food at mid day. It's family and dog friendly. Never disappoints.

Meeting up with family for a delayed Christmas get together, we decided to eat out.

A very pleasant experience ,from our visit , to what we hope will be our’local’ soon a welcoming atmosphere with friendly customers

Lovely pub with a great menu. The pub has a homely, cosy vibe and the food is delicious, not to mention the friendly service we get whenever we come here for a meal. Nothing to fault.

Went along for Sunday Lunch was very disappointed with the food. I ordered steak and kidney pudding but the suet was hard it must have been microwaved not steamed!

I dropped in here whilst I was travelling through Folkstone. When I searched for a pub to have some lunch, this place looked welcoming and had good reviews.

Like stepping back in history. Lots of world war 2 memorabilia. Friendly family run pub with excellent home made food at excellent value for money prices

Had a Sunday roast with friends excellent cleared our plates . Will be back .we went to see where we would be staying in October for a wedding . Which would be the kingscote barn ,staying two nights at the Frocester george . Hoping to have a Sunday lunch there. But fully booked as you need to book Three weeks in advance .

Went with friends again to this history filled pub. Lots of RAF memorabilia both on the walls and hanging from the ceiling.

Went here for Sunday lunch having seen some good reviews.

Visited this pub on an overnight stop from the Eurotunnel with family. The food took about 50 minutes to come BUT we were informed of this when we ordered so not a problem. Food was lovely and very well priced. Very impressed overall and would definitely return on our next visit.

This is a pub that is fairly local to us but not within walking distance (for me) unfortunately. Had the M.i.L to stay with us and took her there. She takes a bit of pleasing but loved the food and all aspects of the pub.

Fantastic evening family meal- lovely atmosphere and staff. Would reccommend for family outings and relaxed pub meals.

This is a lovely pub that me and my family often visit for our evening meal. 100% would recommend. Large portions, reasonable prices and everything is always delicious. Dog friendly too!

Although this is our local we have never really eaten here but lately we have visied a bit more regularly. We love the fact it is in walking distance and the food is great value for money. OK the menu is fairly basic pub food but it is always a good sized plateful,filling,homemade and such good value. We had 2 meals ,bottle of wine and other drinks all for £35. Bargain!!

Called into this excellent unspoilt pub on our way South through the Tunnel.

This place is steeped in history,it has probably changed very little since the spitfire pilots of WW2 drank in here following their sorties across the channel.

Lots of aviation memorabilia,some a bit faded. It isn't just a dusty museum,it is a lively local pub! The food is basic but good and the beer is well kept.I have enjoyed ever visit.Can be a little tricky to find, but combine with a trip to Battle of Britain Museum they are not far,apart, Enjoy

We love walking up to this lovely pub from Folkestone. It is friendly and the food is delicious and reasonably priced. There is a cute church across the road which the children love to pop into and light a candle before the walk home.

Yes. It was quiet on arrival, but full of history, lovely bar staff, beautiful steaks and yummy puddings. Pleasant regulars propped up the bar ; would benefit from a spruce up, but none the less a lovely meal, good quality, and we will visit again x

A really charming old fashioned pub tucked away in Paddlesworth, well worth a visit.

We were six diners we ordered 3 steaks and 3 steak and kidney puddings. As everything is cooked fresh it took a little while but well worth the wait, good pub food and great value The selections of wine and beers are very good. The loos were clean. All in all a well loved pub and worth a visit

This pub is remarkable. I get to visit 2/3 times a year. Mainly on Christmas Day with my family! John and his mother are the most welcoming landlords in the country.

Cómo refrescante encontrar un pub pintoresco que también vende gran comida tradicional a precios pub pub. Tuvimos una gran variedad de platos de carne y puré budín y ale, bacalao y patatas, gambas y patatas fritas, jamón, huevos y patatas fritas. Todo servido caliente con grandes porciones de papas fritas. Sin duda volveremos.

Encontré este pub aislada cuando desesperadamente buscando una pinta y un snack rápido y no nos decepcionó. Todo el lugar es única y no parecía haber cambiado mucho desde la Batalla de Inglaterra pilotos frecuentado 70 extraño hace años. El lugar estaba lleno un martes...

Pub grub a precios-pub con un ambiente agradable, excelente para una comida o una bebida. Me encanta el hecho de que el pub ha mantenido su ambiente y no se ha vendido como un terrible gastro pub. Recomiendo encarecidamente una visita

Tuvimos que esperar pero la comida era muy buena y agradable sirve. Un restaurante muy popular local tan esencial a ser pacientes.

Un poco de la vieja Inglaterra.

a beer and a nice bite to eat surrounded by airbase memorabilia. Loved the Cat the the Custard Pot. great food and great prices

A very friendly village pub. It's a very old fashioned looking pub however the toilets are extremely clean. There is a typical pub menu all at a reasonable price. All in all a very pleasant place to visit

We came here for our evening meals whilst on a short break to the area. So not disappointed. Cooked fresh, the mash was scrumptious and the meal and service as a whole was fantastic. Will definitely return.

Lovely food, clean and very nice staff that made you feel welcome. Will be going back very soon to try more of the menu.

I feel somewhat aggrieved to give this a one star, but unfortunately I couldn't give a lower rating....I like to be fair; and pick out positives as they arise. Ample Parking.Having rung ahead and booked a table, I felt assured of a positive visit, as we entered the place was packed, not because of the amount of people, more the scale of place itself... having waited at the bar 5 minutes and seeing the bar staff manage to make one drink in that time and hearing the people to our immediate right complaining they had been waiting 30 minutes for service - we enquired as to the fate of our table.A wry smile, from the bar man that said - you'll be lucky. It's not going to get any better. We left hungry and disappointed. Not the cats that got the custard, the pot appeared empty.

Lovely former Battle of Britain pub which has hardly changed over the years. It felt like a step back in time as a walked through the front door and was greeted by the landlady Jean who still runs it with her son John. I attacked a large sausage and onion baguette (which was a battle in itself), my partner enjoyed a cheese salad all washed down with a pint. Looking around the pub there were many lunchtime diner and all the food being served looked very nice and at such reasonable prices we will certainly be back. This pub is great value for money well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Excellent, friendly, quant little pub. Good good and cozy real fire to keep you warm in the winter months. Steeped in history too

Really like this little gem of a pub, great beer and great food. Plus they still have a bar billiard table !

About 20 of us went there for lunch last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was good and the place was warm and comfortable.

We stopped at the pub after a long walk and wanted something to drink and maybe eat. It was great with all the memorabilia from WW 2 (pictures and spitfire models) and it was traditional. It was really busy and we only had tea because , we could not stay any longer and wait for the food that we had ordered. It was pet friendly , although there was no sign on the door.

Been here a few times now, the staff are very friendly, the food is to die for, I have never left hungry or disappointed, I can personally reccomend every meal on the menu, always cooked to perfection. I have never had a bad evening here, great memorabilia on the walls and lots to look at. Great little country pub with loads of character and you will not be disappointed, i would reccomend any one to visit this pub if you want a great experience, great food and a great pint

Mate and I popped along for lunch having been recommended by staff at the museum. Lovely pub with nice staff and atmosphere. Food was well presented ,hot and very nice by pub standards. The pint of shandy contained so much beer it was beautiful.

This is a great place to go after a visit to the Battle of Britain museum at Hawkinge. It is about a mile away and was used by the pilots during WW2. It has a great appearance and the staff are very friendly and more than willing to look after you and give you a great experience. There is a good selection of beers and local ales and the food menu gives and excellent choice and great food. The steak was absolutely lovely cooked to my satisfaction and a great price, especially with a pint of bitter.. There is a lot of items about the Battle of Britain and the items on display are well worth looking at. Overall a great evening out.

Admittedly, this wasn't our first choice, but after passing it we decided to pay it a visit for our evening meal, and I'm glad we did. The place was small and cosy, and I was surprised at the variety on the menu. The meals did take a while to come out, but by the looks of things it was only one chef and one man at the front. He was very friendly and attentive during our meal. The portions were extremely generous and you got a lot for the low price. I feel, as a traveller, the place is very much a local joint, although it was so enjoyable I would return again.

Just noticed the sign having overshot the entrance to the brilliant Battle of Britain Museum. We just had drinks but the food looked good. No WiFi but it seemed inappropriate anyway.Had a nice chat with the long serving Jeanne Wiggins there since 1975 when I had just started teaching.And we did leArn there was a cat.Lots of aviation history..one can certainly feel this was a home for our brave pilots

This pub is probably the best old pub in Kent, everyone is made to feel welcome, and you have to be there on time, it opens at 12.02 (yes really and not always on time, but thats part of the quirkiness) lunches finish at 1.30.The locals are friendly and chatty, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food very tasty, I had the cauliflower and broccoli cheese, although the cauliflower could have done with being cooked a little bit longer, but I would definitely go again.

Lovely place to eat with a great atmosphere. Plenty of memorabilia regarding WW2. Very friendly staff.

Old world atmosphere, good food at affordable prices, you just expect a ghost from the past to walk in at any time, very peaceful, pleasant setting, very close to the famous RAF Hawkinge Airfield, now only an excellent museum remains. Pub opens for lunch at 12.05, quirky you might think but don't be late, by 13.30 its all over, old fashioned menu, I had Steak and chips, good portions and English Mustard, non of this wishy, washy mild stuff followed by spotted dick, washed down with a couple of pints of Bitter from the Wantsum Brewery. Most enjoyable.

The Cat and Custard Pot may be small but it's a perfectly formed example of a traditional pub at its best. Good ale and typical pub food. Also a great stopping off point on local walks

We stopped here genuinely because of the name, it is pretty awesome. But that really was as far as it went. It was a Sunday. It wasn't late in the day and somewhere boasting of great home-cooked food could at least have delivered that. But are meals were quite obviously ready made and (mine particularly) was a microwave job. There was no attempt at presentation and very sub standard food that clearly came from a box. The place is fun and full to bursting with model planes and pictures, it was worth the stop for the history side of things. But pretty sure we won't be going back anytime soon.

Lots of WW2 Memorabilia due to the history of the pub as an R&R spot for nearby airmen and support staff at Hawkinge WW2 Airdrome. Food is old-fashioned pub fare and when I arrived at 1:35 I was politely but unflinchingly told I was too late. Sandwiches? Sorry. Crisps had to do. However, I really enjoyed my pint of Sussex Best Bitter (from Horsham) and I loved the surroundings. Mostly aged locals here or veterons reminiscing. The country setting is really beautiful. Lovely church across the road which will have hosted many a pilot's funeral. One day I might get here in time to sample the food, but until then my rating relates to the beer and the surroundings.

Proper old fashioned pub. Warm and welcoming. Friendly staff and reasonably priced food. Dogs welcome too!

Nostalgia from an original WWll pub. This pub retains its character and feels like home from home. The locals and the landlord are extremely welcoming and friendly. Parking is easy and spacious. Food is served in the bar, or in a fairly private eatery to the rear, ideal for those romatic moments. The food is freshly cooked, very reasonably priced, and presented by charming and friendly staff.The "Battle of Britain" museum is just up the road and well worth a visit, as is, the charming little church opposite "The Cat as it was once affectionately known.I have no hesitation in recommending this quaint "English village pub", well worth a visit for a drink or a meal, whether you are single or in a family group. I would recommend larger groups to book for their meals to avoid dissapointment.

Wonderful food very tasty and well presented à!!! brilliant service nice atmosphere will be returning very soon ☺

Went with large group of friends. Had preordered and all came out correctly. Very friendly staff. Catered for a large party but no problems.

a great local but others welcome too - this is not a formula pub - it's a proper pub - good beer good food and good company

I had heard lots about the cat and custard pot and bits about its history but had never been we finally went recently for a family meal and it was lovely the staff are so very friendly and the food is reasonably priced will most definitely be visiting again

The airfield in Hawkinge is one of the most famous Battle of Britain airfields. During those weeks in 1940 pilots fought bitterly to maintain control over the British airspace and thus stopping the German invasion. After another day of ferocious air battle, pilots would use the "Aerodrome Road" to travel the mile that brought the to "The Cat & Custard Pot". Now you can do the same. Have a good ale and some pub food and have a look at photos and other artifacts from those days while sitting in the same spots as did the heroes of those days.

Not been in this pub for about 35 years and to be honest it is still the same! This is not a bad thing, why change something that doesn't need changing. The pub is relatively small with a horseshoe bar. The food menu was not extensive but prices are very good. Three of us had the lamb shank and one had macaroni cheese. All the meals were good and enjoyable. Worth a visit but nothing out the ordinary.

This old fashioned, comfortable and friendly pub is run quietly and efficiently by John the landlord. The menu is simple, straight forward, no frills pub food and very fairly priced. The food always reaches the same consistently good standard. We get there as often as we can - sometimes with our two children aged 9 and 12 who love it equally as much as us, and are always made to feel welcome. (Also our horses and dogs that we take there sometimes too.) Only advice we would give is to get there early if you wish to eat as it can fill up very quickly!! Please visit this pub and help keep this unspoilt gem going - The Ale is ALWAYS in good condition.

Outstanding food service in a genuine WW2 kent untouched pub.thank you. you take a step back to 1940s its superb please make effot to visit and support this last of many untouched wartime pubs ..

Popped in a few weeks ago and now visit several times a week. The food is very good and priced fairly, and you do not have to wait hours for it. The staff are all very friendly and look after your wants. The decor is authentic looking ex RAF watering hole which is actually really nice. This pub is well worth a visit

My wife & I visited the Cat & Custard Pot in the the rural hamlet of Paddlesworth, a quintessential piece of Kent countryside. We were welcomed warmly by Jeane, owner since the mid 70s, her son John served our drinks & took our food order, I had BBQ spare ribs, chips, onion rings, & coleslaw and my my wife had scampi, chips, & salad, all washed down with a couple of pints of larger for me & two vodka & tonics for my wife. A very good quality meal & value for money at £31.80, enjoyed in a great old British pub atmosphere

AS recommended by The BATTLE OF BRITAIN Memorial Trust and Kent Battle of Britain museum. Untouched pub that really does take you back to the 40's era...proper pub food that was excellent and fairly priced ....down to earth and a true English pub that just lacks a few pilots and smokey atmosphere....wish it was my local.....Thank you from www.rafforties.co.uk

This real gem of a country pub is well hidden but its worth finding.Once inside the walls are covered with history of the local area (ww2 battle Britain).We have been a few times before but didn't think to review. Yes its a bit like stepping back in time but the staff are always friendly.The food is cooked fresh to order and for such a small venue their is a good choice with something for everybody.If its sunny you can sit outside and just opposite is a tiny church well worth a little visit. Pay this place a visit its worth the trip to the countryside even if you do get lost a few times it really is a real gem. In the winter it has the open fire burning to add to the character and like i said in the summer sit outide soak up the country air and have the chilli nachos(my fav)

We visited the pub with our car club and were made most welcome. Staff were friendly and the food was good.The bar has lots of photographs and items from it's days as a "Battle of Britain" pub being a short distance from the old fighter airfield at Hawkinge, which is now a museum..We had lunch after a visit to the Battle of Britain museum and it rounded off the day. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. We will be going back when we are next in the area to revisit both the museum and the pub.

ive lived in the area 13 years and only heard about this pub, my wife has been years ago, so we decided to go for a meal. it was busy so we had to wait, but when the meal came we were not disappointed, i had the gammon steak and my wife the ham, served with 2 eggs peas and plenty of chips and a salad. mine was £8.50 and my wife £7.50. a good choice of menu for all tastes. and drinks at a good price. staff are friendly and quick to clear up the tables. i liked the planes hanging from the walls and the RAF photos scattered about. toilets are clean as well and the pub has plenty of car parking spaces. i will be back and i recommend it to anyone. give it a go.

Very cute little place to stop off at as you walk through the country. This is only a 20 minute walk from us and in the 2 years we've lived here, for some reason we had never visited. They do traditional pub grub and a good variety too!

We were giving the advice to eat at this nicely decorated pub (RAF stuff). The curry was OK. But the cauliflower/brocolli cheese dish was to greasy for my liking. As were the chips. The dessrts were mediocre. Would not eat there again.

I called in for lunch with my son and some friends. I had been there once before, probably more than 20 years ago, and it probably looked just the same. It's a wonderful traditional English pub, with a decent pint, a great ambience and some interesting memorabilia on display - a cross between a pub and a museum! Fabulous.But the food was so disappointing. The soup was a disaster and almost inedible, the macaroni and cheese wasn't much better and the rest of our order was decidedly average - although I would put in a good word for the chips! The prices were very reasonable but, to be honest, I would have rather paid a bit more and enjoyed better food. Other reviews have commented on the 'good food' - so maybe the 'chef' was having an off day!The staff were friendly and we enjoyed our visit, but I'm afraid it would be the pub and its atmosphere rather than the food on offer that would tempt me back.

This is a small neighborhood pub and while the food (fish and chips) was good, the wait was long. I guess you get in line in the kitchen behind the people already there (we arrived 15 minutes after it opened). Still, good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Worth the narrow country lanes to eat here. Good pub food and interesting RAF memorabilia. Clean and welcoming.

This pub is a survivor in an age when there are very few pubs like this left. Proper beer, proper food, realistic prices, great feel, great welcome, great staff, great location and no annoying music in the background to distract from the enjoyment. It's quirky in a lovely way due to the landlady's quirky sense of humour. She has been piloting this pub for years and years and that's why it's a one-off. If you want road house go to the Mayfly in Hawkinge. If you want to experience a true traditional English pub look no further than the Cat and Custard Pot.