The Chafford Arms in Sevenoaks

Excellent food and service. We have always enjoyed the food here. Great choice on the menu. Thank you Jackie and Paul Ian and Marnie

Very disappointed with the brie and bacon baguette I ordered and also with the response from staff. I politely said that I was not expecting the baguette to be buttered and the answer was well, that's the way it comes and they would not like it if it wasn't buttered. The baguette was removed, leaving the filling and I hoped they would offer another piece of bread, but no. Was left hungry and feeling a very under valued customer.

This pub is so welcoming. We sat and ate in the beautifully maintained garden that has a lovely view of the countryside. The food and service were excellent, I recommend the whitebait starter with good old fish and chips to follow. We then moved back inside the pub for coffee, yummy desserts and a friendly chit chat with the owners. What more could you ask for.

Met friends for a get together, it was our 2nd visit here & their 1st, they commented on the friendly welcome they had received. Very varied menu available & we all enjoyed our chosen meals which were Scampi, Fish Pie, Ham, Egg & Chips, the person who had the Fish Pie said it was the best she had ever had! We then all enjoyed a variety of desserts. All this at reasonable prices. This is a traditional Pub with old fashioned values which meant traditional good service and courtesy. We and our Friends said they would like to return some time soon

Went for family lunch..walked 4 miles and pub was not open after 12 noon and no note or indication of why not. Will not bother again. NOTE: This pub 4 miles outside of T. W. in Fordcombe.

We go here often, it’s gorgeous outside on a sunny day, lovely garden with amazing views. The food is always quickly served and it’s amazing! The puddings I literally have no words for them, they are the best ever! So so good! Fantastic pub with outstanding food xX

Excellent pub we visit frequently for lovely normal pub food. Nice owners and staff, quick service with good selection of dishes, all perfectly cooked. Always a good welcome. Usually closed between 3 and 6 but opens promptly. Recommend pies and excellent chips. A definite recommendation.

Met a friend for lunch we both agreed best lunch we've had for ages. Nothing fancy, just excellent, home cooked food. Very good and friendly service. We will be returning without a doubt

Went for Sunday lunch. It's a quaint old school traditional pub a few hundred years old with décor to match. Menu had Sundays roasts with a nice varied selection of traditional dishes. Service was prompt, friendly and efficient. All dishes were well cooked and flavoursome. Does what is says on the tin. Great value for what we had. Restaurant was full so I guess they must be getting it right. If that's the kind of experience you're after I recommend you give it a try.

A family visit was really enjoyable-no airs and graces here-good pub grub,well kept beers and friendly,helpful staff

Victor & I just ‘stumbled’ across this lovely pub whilst out on our motorbikes enjoying the fantastic weather & scenery in the Tunbridge Wells area. We were greeted by extremely pleasant and polite staff and had real pub-grub, which was delicious and at a very reasonable price. We’ll definitely call in there again - top place.

Fantastic helpful staff,great traditional pub food and value for money. My nan loved her first ever visit and will certainly be returning with us for another relaxed,pleasant and enjoyable evening. My wife and I went back Sunday and were greated happily and politely,also squeezed in for a Sunday lunch having not booked,the great staff go the extra mile for you. Lovely pub,lovely staff,fully recommended. From the nan gang lol

We called in here on our way to Sissjnghurst. We sat in the garden as it was a lovely sunny day. The good news is prices are reasonable but I don’t know how they have achieved the overall good reviews (though I note recent ones are not so good). We all chose salad as it was a hot day. The salad leaves were those nasty ‘florette’ ones. Just a few corn kernels and a bit of tomato and cucumber. Mine was served with synthetic looking ham and husbands with grated cheese. Daughter had a ploughman’s lunch. That was marginally better. One slice of apple, one celery stick. Pickles already on the plate (running into each other) and a big slab of cheddar cheese. Unforgivably, the bread was the long life baguette kind that you ‘take and bake’! We won’t be returning. Very old fashioned.

Fantastic time had by all. Jackie and her staff were brilliant. They managed to cater for 14 of us at one table with plenty of space. The very reasonably priced food was great and the Larkins best even better. I've always admired the pub driving past and I'm really happy I suggested it for our Xmas family get-together. The beer garden looks amazing and will be well worth coming back to when the weather warms up. All the best to the Chafford Arms! I hope Boris and the horsemen of the apocalypse don't grind you down.

Very bland food. No atmosphere. Litterally none. We visited on bank holiday Friday and it was a high disappointment. Friently staff.

The garden views were amazing, the service was poor. It began raining so we went to move inside. The bar manager said we couldn’t come in because tables were set for dinner. This was at 4pm. The were very unwelcoming.

I recently went to the Chafford Arms with my family for my birthday meal. We arrived just as they opened for the evening. Even though masks are no longer required all the staff wore them and hand sanitizers were there to be used. I found the staff to be very jovial and was given a warm welcome. Having been shown to our table we were given the menu’s and was asked if we wanted any drinks. The drinks duly arrived and our food order given. We did not have to wait long for our meals. I had the Scampi and chips which I found to be well presented and very tasty. The others had the steak and ale pie, fish pie and a ploughman’s.

I have visited the Chafford Arms on a number of occasions over many years either with a group of walkers or just with friends and it has been consistently good.8 of us decided to go for lunch this week and we were not disappointed. Some of us were cautious about eating indoors; but as it was rather windy we had little choice. The staff were really helpful and our table was laid up in an area with 2 windows open. All the staff were wearing masks and Covid is obviously taken seriously.The food and service could not be faulted and it was a pleasure to be there again. Thanks to you all for helping to make the occasion a happy one.

What an amazing place! The garden is stunning and the views amazing. Pretty much every thing on the menu is home made. We had lasagne and veg chilli. Both of which were so nice. The salad was nice and fresh with a tasty dressing. The desserts were fab, the lime cheesecake was so light prob one of the best I’ve ever eaten. Service with a smile and really friendly. We have lived in the area for 15 years and never been here, well that’s going to change! What a great place for great food, drinks and service. Looking forward to trying a roast next time. Also doggy friendly!

Best beer and pub grub, been going here for years on and off,good beer garden too and friendly service, traditional old country pub nice decor, clean and friendly.

The food in this local hostelry of ours is Excellent and the Ales, especially Harvey's Best is well kept at the correct temperature. Pipes are always cleaned and the Beer tastes amazing

Thinking the sunshine was going to run out wanted a pub with a view. Wasn’t disappointed, the garden’s lovely and the views great. The hospitality is very warm and the food was excellent. Funny to read a bad review as we had the opposite experience. A real find and definitely goes on the “we’ll be back list”. Thanks to the staff for a wonderful evening.

So pleased that The Chafford Arms has survived lockdown. Paul and Jackie, together with their staff are doing a great job during these times. I only get to visit the pub during my annual camping holiday and couldn't wait to visit. The pub is fully Covid compliant, with all the expected measures in place, making you feel very safe. The lovely, homely feel to the pub remains as does the warm welcome from the staff. I managed a few visits during the week both with friends and my girlfriend for a meal. The food was lovely as usual, and the portions are more than ample! The garden at the back is a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery and if it's inside you like then pop into the bar for a drink and a chat. The locals are all friendly and welcoming too so no doubt you'll have a new friend by the end of the evening!

Not at all friendly! So I left ! I live in the village and wanted a pint in the beer garden with my dog! ( like I did last Sunday without the bother!)They have a registration one way system which is a great idea in these current times. Tried to explain I only wanted to sit outside with a pint and register my name and pay for a pint, but was given the “ no dogs” speech “go round to the other bar”/“have you booked?” -so with this “welcome” I left and won’t be returning - It’s sad because I have eaten some great lunches and twice had take away fish and chips (which were great )during lockdown - such a shame

Just popped in for a bite to eat on a Thursday evening, we both had curry and it was fantastic. We have been before and will be back again :)

Took a group of 16 walkers to the Chafford last week and had the public bar to ourselves. Food was delicious and came in record time and enjoyed by all. Thank you. The garden is a delight in the summer too!

A very lovely and welcoming place. All the staff were very friendly and happy to have dogs in the main bar area. The food was really nice and large portions at a reasonable price. Would definitely come again.

I looked online for a pub for a stop off on our way to the south coast. I came across The Chafford and decided to give it a go. We were not disappointed. Immediately we walked in there was a cheerful smile from behind the bar. Ordering drinks I was asked if we were eating. As we were there for a lunchtime bite a tab was opened. My partner ordered a tuna mayo baguette. It arrived with a small side salad and chips. Delicious, she said. I ordered whitebait and, beeeg mistake, their version of British nachos. Chips, beautiful chips, covered in chilli beef and cheese. I say, beeeg mistake as the portions, of both, were huge. I couldn’t finish it all. All in all a wonderful, friendly pub with fantastic service and really good food. Certainly worth a four star review. Thank you one and all.

Lovely food,very reasonably priced.Very good menu,plenty to choose from. Puddings are amazing!!!! Lovely staff Beautiful garden

Have been to Chafford for lunch a number of times, including with family and friends, and never been disappointed. Lovely traditional pub, serving great homemade food with friendly service. Garden is also very good in the summer with great views. Another visit today, with our daughter and her husband, and very pleased with our meal and relaxed lunch.We'll be back!

Anyone reading my reviews would imagine that I spend my time complaining about bar staff, but when one is confronted by a grim-looking female who actually rolled her eyes at one point, I feel aggrieved enough to mention it. Despite the cold introduction, the pub’s garden is lovely with a beautiful view and the tranquil ambiance on a sunny day is great. I will return here and sample their food and see if the customer/staff interaction is better. Maybe the lady in question was having a bad day, but honestly, her expression would have stunned a statue!

A friend and I cycled to the pub. Right from the start the staff were friendly and the food and drink reasonably priced. Very tasty too. When the good weather comes back I’ll be cycling there again.

An evening out with friends. Served by very friendly staff. Good beer. Limited menu but well cooked and very pleasant. Well worth a visit, and we will be back soon.

Very nice pub. food was average and service was slow. Quite a nice menu. Visited on a saturday lunch time. Friends had visited before on a Sunday and said the food was very good they had a roast

We recently visited for a family meal, unfortunately for us the service we experienced was far from welcoming.

Great food. Superb garden with lovely views. Good value for money. Paul and Jackie are very welcoming to locals and they get repeat visitors all the time so that speaks volumes.

Excellent home cooked food, we had the goats cheese and caramelised red onion quiche and the curry. Both delicious! Lovely old pub, loads of historic photos inside. We were camping at Manor Court Farm and walked across fields on a footpath - very easy to access.

Great food, great service,and a great experience. Looking for somewhere to eat with friends visiting from New Zealand searched for a nearby pub/restaurant and "stumbled" on The Chafford Arms in Fordcombe. Couldn't have done better with more research. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. We will be back!

Lovely location and gorgeous garden and friendly staff. Just the food was a little dare i say lacking. Roast Beef with the usual trimmings just the side veg was a bit bland, steamed cauli is never great, cabbage and carrots (cauli cheese would have been nicer) just needed something a bit more inspiring

The. Chafford Arms has always been one of my favourite pub restaurants where you are guaranteed a great meal. Having not been there for about 6 months we went there and seriously they have the best menu.

Always eaten here for years . Last visit I was a little disappointed as my what was always a fabulous salad was not great , was totally exceptional tonight ! The best I have had !

Called in for lunch after a walk with friends. Given that we walk most weeks and end up having a pub lunch, you begin to get a sense of the general standard of food in a given locale.

Called in on spec for a quick lunch and had a pint of orange with lemonade (£3.60) as driving, then chose the beer battered haddock and chips (£13.50) with a choice of mushy or garden peas. For a Yorkshireman this was a no brainer and enjoyed a double helping of very good mushy peas.

We had a wonderfully long Sunday pub lunch here. Terrific food and large portions. The staff were wonderful. They also had two very good bitters on tap.

The Chafford Arms is a great local pub. It isn't a 'gastro pub' and the food is not exotic though it is well cooked, well proportioned, fresh and tasty with a menu that has an excellent range of choice for both the carnivore and the vegetarian. Service was excellent as usual. If there is one pub in the Tunbridge Wells area that I would want to go to, it is the Chafford Arms. And it has the additional bonus of NO piped music, wonderful!

My father and mother took myself and my daughter here the food is amazing the best we have had in Any pub we have been too! we have booked to go again!

Had a very good lunch today pay at this lovely pub and restaurant. The food was plentiful and of an excellent quality. We have eaten here before and it never disappoints. We shall be returning again soon.

Visited many times for lunch and the food has been consistently good. Restricted menu but it is all home cooked to a good standard, no ready prepared meal van has been here. Staff are lovely giving personal service with a smile. Highly recommend.

We had dinner at the Chafford Arms on our way to watch a George Michael tribute show in Tunbridge Wells. The food, staff and atmosphere were all superb, I highly recommend a visit!

We booked a table for lunch mid way through a walk and although we arrived (very) early the staff were fine with that. We were served quickly and impressed by the variety on a Sunday menu. My roast and my partners pie came out quickly and neither of us were disappointed. There was loads of food and the quality was really good, but neither of us could manage a dessert knowing we had another 5 miles left to walk. So impressed I’m planning when we can go back there (this time I’ll make sure I can fit in a dessert).

Went here with Friends and Family beautiful pub and food was excellent.. However, one waitress was miserable and everything seemed a big effect!! Such a shame as did effect our experience...

21 of us enjoyed a full Christmas dinner in this lovely pub. The food and service were exceptional for both quality and value. Thoroughly recommend it and will certainly return.

Thank you Paul & Jackie fir making Ferbies Close Christnas Lunch so special. Fantastic food great service a lovely relaxed lunch 23 very happy & very full people

Dropped in for something to eat tonight. As always good choice of food. Chose chicken stroganoff and beef and ale pie. Delicious as before. Thank you.

Well served by attentive landlords. Good quality meal competitive price compared to nearby venues.Garden seating and pleasant outlook.

Delightful village pub with an impressive garden at the back. Food excellent and good value...service friendly and unbelievably fast an efficient. Good choice of ales..... Would visit again anytime.....

We visited The Chafford Arms twice on a recent camping trip. The views from the garden are beautiful, the meal portions are generous and the food is good standard pub fare.

Wood recommend this to anyone in the area. Lovely food and a good choice on the specials board and the menu. Would eat there again

Visited for lunch by chance as never been here before. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Choice of food was also very good and definitely value for money. It was quite refreshing to find somewhere where the quality was very good and not to be charged an exorbitant price. I shall for sure come back.

Lovely pub with nice terrace and lovely countryside views. Good selection of food at good prices. Friendly staff and good service.

We had been here previously for lunch and loved it so came back for dinner on a gorgeous warm summer evening. The gardens are beautiful with great furniture and an area which would be perfect for people with their dogs. Plus fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.

first time we had been here for many years - food was excellent & good prices and sitting in the garden in the sun made the whole experience very enjoyable - will certainly go back david gould

Had a fantastic dinner here. The menu has a good range of choices and very reasonably priced. We went in the summer and were impressed that there were about 8 salads to have as a main courses, as well as the more usual items, there was also a specials board. We had come without children this time but there was a good range of choices on the children's menu and they also offer to do smaller portions of adult main courses. The staff were very friendly,helpful and attentive. Service was very good. The food was excellent. Definitely we will be back again and its one of those places you wish you had found sooner.

The garden really is excellent. Can't comment on the food as not eaten there. I thought it might just be me but now I've popped in a few times I have to say a couple of the staff are mega unfriendly, which is a shame as it must be hurting business.

My daughters and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch sitting outside in the beautiful landscaped garden area. The food was delicious and the service excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

This was our first visit since the new owners had taken over & we were really impressed. We sat outside in the pretty patio area and were pleased to see there were a couple of grassy areas were dogs were allowed.

The garden of this pub is amazing, lovely and sunny, with lovely views. I had the beef and ale pie with chips. Food was ok but not amazing. The desserts were lovely though. It’s a great spot for a sunny drink in the garden.

As usual our table was booked and I was first to arrive. Greeted by very friend hosts and eventually 7 of us were made to feel very welcome. The pub is very well placed with great views from the garden. Plenty of tables with shades for eating outside. We elected to eat inside where we seemed to have out own area slightly sectioned off from the rest. When the food arrived it all looked great. I went for the fish pie ( home made see pics ) which was really tasty, plenty of fish with mash and cheese top. I also had my usual sparkling water though water was provided on the table. All the other meals looked equally as good and no one complained. We had arrived at 12.30 and left at 2.45 a long time for one course but it was so comfortable we were just chatting after the meal. We would probably been asked to vacate the table if it had been busy. The staff were all brilliant and happy a great service and I am sure we will be visiting again. My bill was 14.00. The other food pic is of a tart and the specials board.

I lovvvvve this pub my husband and I go in and also we make detours just to go. The food is exceptional so much so we wanted to have our wedding there 2011 but they couldn't accommodate us but did try absolutely everything to squeeze. I'm not sure why people are being so rude about the landlords they are really professional and couldn't be nicer when we go in. We will always go to this pub it is just fab

Fantastic garden with panoramic views over Kentish countryside. Lots of tables on large patio and more picnic type tables on the grass behind pub. Food very good and reasonably priced. Visited on very busy Bank Holiday Monday which may be reason for the landlady being pretty miserable. Recommend a visit

Stopped off here on a Friday evening for a meal. Outside seating was brilliant and it made our evening. Food was yummy, especially the creme brulee. Well worth a visit if you are in the area

This is a great pub for drinks! Really nice selection of beers and food. We have come on a few occasions for dinner. Really like the venue and staff.

We visited this pub one evening with our children after a walk through the woods to get there from a local campsite. It’s a beautiful pub and the staff were lovely, really friendly and helpful. Food was very reasonably priced, around £10-£12 a meal (light bites and kids meals were cheaper). Food was served really quickly. Fantastic family friendly pub with a lovely garden.

My partner and I visited today for lunch as we were staying locally in Tunbridge wells. Really friendly lady greeted us as we walked in and we sat inside to eat.

Treated both mums to dinner. The food again was out of this world. The best place to eat by far. Everything was fantastic. Thank you once again

.... nearly as much as I love their chicken pie. Their other options are just as delicious. We don't manage to get there very often only every once in a while but we have been going for years and it's never disappointed. :)

I have been several times to The Chafford Arms. The food at this venue is always very good. The service is prompt and the gardens are lovely in the summer. There is a varied menu and the ingredients are locally sourced.

Been there twice now, food is out of this world. Paul and Jackie were great, nothing was to much trouble. Can't wait to go back there again. 5 star for everything. Thank you

well wont go back there again thats for sure food wasn't bad but atmosphere was terrible totally unwelcoming

Thank to Paul & Jackie for another lovely Chrustmas Lunch for the residents of Ferbies Close. Much enjoyed by all 24 of us

Living in London, we decided to take a trip to a random Tunbridge Village, and chose The Chafford Arms.

Very helpful organising lunch for a group of narrow boaters - good selection for all of us.

After reading reviews, we decide the Chafford Arms might be a good choice for a midweek lunchtime visit.

Initial impression from being ‘greeted’ by, we assume, the male joint-owner was not memorable as he seemed reserved or distracted by other matters: as stated in the title, the location and surroundings were spectacular and the history of the pub was displayed for all by the numerous photos on the walls therein.

Have eaten here on a Saturday night when service and food was excellent, but decided to try mid week as a family member was here from Australia.. Not dissapointed.... food excellent and service just as good. Landlord , his wife and staff are attentive but not 'pushy'

Had lunch and dinner here a few times, always excellent food and friendly service. Family run and a,ways accommodating.

Stopped off for a sunday roast, was really looking forward to it, but I'm sorry to say 'it was not what I was expecting' as soon as it came over, I knew by looking at it, that I wasn't going to like it.........and unfortunately I was so right.......the only way I can describe it, is that it looked like and tasted like a packet meal, it was not what I would call a traditional sunday roast, no flavour whatsoever, and the vegetables tasted just like water, certainly wasn't worth the money. It's certainly a beautiful pub, very clean, beautiful gardens, and in a lovely location, everyone was frindly, accept for the landlord that is, he seems to find it ard to crack a smile, and thats a great shame, cause one of them doesn't cost a thing........so would I return 'yes', however, not in a great hurry and if i did, it definitely wouldn't be for a roast.

Friendly welcoming pub from the owners in a lovely location. The lamb & mint pie is the best pie on the planet (though there's plenty of alternatives) and the desserts offer a huge choice, are homemade and first class. The only problem is that there is too much choice! The beer is important to me and that is kept to perfection. If you like good pub food, you'll do well to find better.

Paul & Jackie offer an uncomfortable welcome to sour your pint - We were admittedly a large group who stumbled across this pub after a short walk from our campsite. We arrived at 12 to a near empty pub and not wanting our kids to disturb others, we all sat in the large beer garden. A few entered the pub to get menus and was met with - "You better not be with that group out there we have only got 4 staff on and you should have booked ahead". We understand that large groups can be a handful, but they are not impossible - it would have been a simple matter of saying that with such a large group their may be a wait for food - which we were fine with as we had all day to kil. - there was no hint of apology or attempt to accommodate us - they simply did not want our custom.With no were else to go we decided on a few bowls of chips and some beers which we were served with a large helping of hatred. After paying for our 10 pints - the landlady loudly apologised to the next person for the wait, again with lashings of contempt towards us for taking up their time SERVING DRINKS!When ordering a second round, one of the group witnessed a very cheery local enter the pub and ask Jackie if she had any of their lovely jacket potatoes available today. To which she produced a miserable huff and reluctantly said she would check with chef. - it seems it was not just us that got this sort of treatment.The pub is a beautiful building with a lovely beer garden, but I cannot believe that they are able to keep this pub open, when offering such terrible customer service.

We were a family party of 10 celebrating my daughter's 40th birthday. The food and service were excellent and we were made to feel very welcome in this charming country pub. A relaxing and very enjoyable occasion.

I dropped in for lunch during a walk, and found there was only one table free. The food was tasty, with an interesting menu, the Larkin's ale was good, and the service was efficient. Just two suggestions for improvement - the gentleman who served me could maybe smile just a little, and I had to ask for the menu board for desserts, though the people on the table next to me were offered it. Otherwise a pleasant occasion.

We were a party of 9 celebrating a family birthday , location is fantastic , Food and service excellent could not fault it , would highly recommend a visit

A welcoming village pub/restautant with character. Gave them 30mins prior warning and they found a snug table for two where we both enjoyed huge plateful of deliciousness. I opted for the steak and ale pie and the pastry was so light it nearly melted. Vegetables cooked perfectly. My friend hugely enjoyed her scampi. We were too full to sample the dessert menu which displayed a scrumptious assortment to cater for all tastes. Efficient table service despite the restaurant being busy. Will certainly return here. Thank you Chafford Arms. Our visit was on a typical (this!) summer's day of intermittent showers so we sat inside, but on leaving, we encountered a sunny spell and investigated the garden and outside seating area. What a delightful spot! Definitely recommend, but book first!

Stopped here for lunch, friendly welcoming pub with a nice large beer garden. Dogs welcome as well but restricted to certain areas of the pub. Staff friendly, polite and provided a very efficient bar and table service. Food was good too with a varied menu. A couple of fish bones in my battered fish but other than minor point I can Recommended this pub if you are in the area.

We visited the Chafford Arms on a Saturday evening without having pre-booked. We were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed a lovely meal & bottle wine in the garden. Can thoroughly recommend this lovely country pub with its extensive menu & well kept garden.

Had an excellent cream tea to celebrate a special birthday with the family. Very relaxed atmosphere and fresh, fresh scones were delicious.

We visited this pub for an early Saturday dinner. Sat outside in the nice garden, lovely location and views over fields. Pleasant menu: something for everyone, very friendly staff and fast service. We enjoyed it so much we returned for lunch the following week. Haven't eaten inside, but looks just as nice!

Had a lovely meal here.....the best fresh salad ever.....and gorgeous home made desserts....mmh!Lovely hospitality too...oh...and a gorgeous garden!Thank you for a lovely time.

Really enjoyed our visit today, even though not quite warm enough to eat outside and enjoy the garden. Service excellent, food very good and generous portions (the Ploughmans is enormous). The roast beef was fantastic, and evidently home cooked. Good selection of veggies as accompaniment and plenty of choice on the menu. Can't really find fault but if being hyper critical the Ploughman's was more of a cheese salad - no pork pie, apple or celery. All in all though a really great pub and will definitely visit again.

There is nothing actually wrong with the Chafford Arms, but I’m afraid it was not really my sort of place. Stepping inside reminded me of hotel bars and restaurants from decades ago, deep pile carpets, polished dark wood furniture: I did not spot a stuffed moose head but it’s the sort of place where one would have been right at home. The place was clean, tidy and the staff were welcoming at this lunch time on May Day bank holiday. The bar area was quiet as was the restaurant area where we chose to eat.The gardens looked very inviting, well tended with nice up to date furniture; if the weather had been warmer I think it would have been an excellent place to while away the afternoon.Our main dishes were OK, but I’m afraid rather uninteresting and using my new measure of excellence, no better than I could have managed at home or from an M & S ready meal. My wife’s scampi and chips were OK, my Chicken in Hoisin Sauce with rice was nothing special and fairly tasteless. For dessert we both chose Gypsy Tart, which stimulated a discussion about old school dinners – the Chafford Arms Gypsy tart was much better than I remember it being at school.Prices are reasonable and our two course meal with a couple of drinks came to £43, service not included.If you like straight forward food in a dated environment then you will enjoy the Chafford Arms.