The Farriers Arms in Ashford

We stayed here recently in our motorhome on the way to the tunnel (ring ahead to book space on the car park). Very warm and friendly welcome, food was delicious, chatted to some friendly locals - a brilliant start to our holiday. Highly recommend.

Food was a small portion compared with other pub restaurants. Chips were hard.

Friendly staff, good selection of drinks, lovely food, reasonably priced. Can't really ask for much more from a pub!

What a great Find, beautiful pub in a beautiful location with amazing food and wonderful staff. I highly recommend this place 10 out of 10 in every respect.

The staff, service and food was excellent. Would highly recommend and we will be returning for a pre-Christmas get together. We chose it for its location but will be returning because of its excellence.

Lovely food. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful as always, staff, food, atmosphere. Second to none. Well done guys! Never fail to disappoint here. The pub is always spotless too. Always worth the half an hour drive to this little gem

Nice local pub, good steak and great service.

Service was really good, the fella was knowledgeable and could also share a joke. Good choice of beers on tap. We visited on a Sunday, roast is available plus a number of other choices. Main dishes everyone on our table enjoyed then. Desserts also good, love the idea of a coffee and dessert when 50p goes to the local school.

Long wait for food, yet another place that adds a 10% service charge onto your bill and a couple of rough families there on our visit....won't be going back.

Best Sunday lunches. Best to book

I called into The Farriers for a drink on my way home from visiting a client who’s based on the Romney Marsh. I walked into the bar that was just old men sitting on the bar stools. So actually trying to access the bar to order a drink was like an obstacle course. Obviously these were “The Locals” I felt awkward as it felt like I was an unwelcome guest while waiting for a bar tender to come and serve me. When the barmaid finally returned she acknowledged me with a short blunt smile but then poured the drinks for the locals even without asking “who’s next” After I managed to order my pint & packet of crisps, I sat at a sticky table and just observed. The customer service for “The Locals” was outstanding but for anyone else just walking through the door wasn’t so good. This was my first experience of this pub and I won’t be disappointed if it was my last!

Nice pub with its own beer, good food. We were able to park here perfectly with the camper close to the Shuttle

A visit on one of the quieter days in the week was perfect, with local fresh produce clearly displayed from menu to plate. The menu accommodates a good range alongside their a la carte (specials) offering. Prices are reasonable and the portions are what you would expect from a local village pub offering. The pie is great, nice amount of filling, maybe a little more meat would have been a touch but still was lovely. Nothing is a problem either with small adjustments to the offering. Potatoes, mash they are very flexible which is a nice touch. The decor looks clean and fresh, just be aware of the low ceilings as you walk through the main door to the venue. The service was friendly and attentive, Sam was great and certainly ensured we were looked after. Return? Yes, will certainly have another visit.

The roast chicken is truly remarkable, and the staff is equally commendable. It would be advisable to make a reservation on weekends. My suggestion to the chef would be to consider adding some greens (french beans/ cucumber/ broccoli/ peas) instead of the two or three potato pieces for the Sunday roast.

What a beautiful place! Perfect food! Perfect staff! They left open the kitchen a little bit longer for us! We were so happy to find that diamond!! The pub is dogfriendly ♥️Thank you so much and we will come back♥️

Great pub we went here after a local football match great atmosphere and we didn't eat but the food looked good. Free parking in the car park or when it's busy you can park on the road.

Popped in here one afternoon for some food and was glad we did. Lovely building with plenty of space and the food was great. Perfect for larger groups which I'm sure they could accommodate. Looking forward to going back

Partner thoroughly enjoyed her pie with mash potatoes and seasonal vegetables and my steak was beautiful. Service was very good, but I don't agree with restaurants presuming the service is good and adding a service to the bill. It should left to the individuals opinion as to whether a service charge is due and how much. As it was, the bill was paid in full and we also tipped the young lass who served us. Would definitely make the journey to Mersham again.

Very attractive pub, with a lovely garden & the food was very nice.

Last minute booking to the farriers for dinner. The service was amazing, the waitress with the reddish hair didn’t stop smiling and she was lonely. A credit to your team. The food was lovely I had the pie and it was delicious so much so that we want to come back to have it again. One thing I love is businesses that support local farming and this is the place. Food was local and amazing. Tasted delicious, honestly the best pub meal I’ve had in ages. Lovely location, a little gem.

Not a great experience. No cutlery on the table at both courses, wine left with cork in bottle, service slow, cold food. The vegetable tart exploded on cutting as the pastry was so dry. The roast dinners were far below the standard of other pubs in the area. Yorkies like lumps of coal and potatoes soggy. Dessert not much better, icecream melted by the time it arrived suggesting it has been sitting around. We were generous in not paying the service charge as the food was well below a reasonable standard. At over £200 for 4 people it's not really good enough.

Excellent...Waitress service A+++ Food ....Hmmmmmmm... Very fast, hot and delicious.... Highly recommended night out.

Lovely village pub with a relaxing nice atmosphere and lovely staff and food 😋

Lovely place to stop overnight as a Brit stop but not for too big a motorhome as the car park is not suitable for large vehicles! but the meal was delicious 😋and the service was excellent 👌 would return in the future 😀

First time. Nice friendly atmosphere. Will be going back. Lunchtime menu very good.

We would like to thank the staff for organising a fabulous weekend. The Farriers Arms Beer Cider and Music Festival. The best one yet...the atmosphere, people, facilities, music, beverages and everything that goes along with it was a joy...the staff work so hard, before during and after to make this a great event and it was excellent, well done...looking forward to next year's.

Fantastic pub. Traditional food, executed with modern flair. Great selection of draught ales. Popular, but not overcrowded. Sam was our server and was faultless - attentive but not intrusive, and very friendly. Highly recommended.

We were a party of 9, 4 of us had travelled from South Wales to visit family. Sam the waitress was a total delight. She has an infectious, bubbly personality and was outstanding. The meals were large, filling but pricier than where we live but we're worth every penny. The Welsh crowd came back the following day for an amazing Sunday lunch served on a platter again Sam was there and again outstanding service. Lunch was beautiful and filling. We went outside with a drink. Lovely setting and scenery. Wish we had a longer stay there. We will be back next time we're in the area

Great country pub. Really nice classic pub feel inside and super friendly staff. Great outside seating area and the food is brilliant too. If you’re in the area it’s well worth stopping by.

The Farrier Arms provided a delightful experience that exceeded all our expectations. A quick call to confirm they were open and dog-friendly turned out to be a fortuitous decision for our evening plans. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and immediately felt at home. The Hobgoblin ale and a fine selection of wine were just what we had been waiting for, perfectly complementing the relaxed atmosphere of this charming pub. The addition of two cups of peanuts made for a perfect snack. Sitting in the garden with our three dogs was a serene and enjoyable experience. The garden itself was beautifully maintained, offering a peaceful and welcoming environment for both us and our furry companions. The Farrier Arms is an absolute gem, and it provided the perfect setting for a cosy drink before settling in for the night in our VW campervan. We highly recommend this pub for anyone looking for a friendly, dog-welcoming spot with excellent drinks and a lovely garden to unwind in.

Lovely pub in a great location will definitely return to try there local home made beer.

Set in the Kent countryside, in an idyllic farming village, the beer garden has green views and a picture book river with fish and two crossing footbridges into a paddock style area. Tables are laid out spaciously and there were shaded areas and under cover parts of the patio. Inside the restaurant is decorated to a high standard, with comfortable dining seats and tables dressed with a small from the garden style flower bouquet. There are a few traditional dried hops overhead in one or two places to remind you that you are in the garden of Kent, the once hop centre of the UK. The building is of some age with some low beams, cielings and frames in places. The bar is well stocked with a great variety of beers, lagers and wines, some of which are locally produced. The pub supports the local vineyards and it has a good community feel. The food was exceptional. Really exceptional. Classic food cooked in a way that makes me wish I could eat there every night. Initially put off by the lack of vegetarian options, but found something that worked for my 12 year old and all was good, in fact it was better than good, both children happily cleared their plates and rated the food 10/10. The food was sourced locally. It was full of flavour. Presented appetisingly with space on the plate. It was seasoned well. There wasn't a single issue with the food apart from it being so good that we didn't have room for the mouthwateringly tempting desserts. The customer service was fantastic. It really was a joy to dine there.

Fantastic food. Great drink. Everyone who works there was friendly. Highly recommended!

Nice pub (restaurant) we had dogs with us so we were not allowed in the restaurant part but in the pub which was very cozy and the food was really great and enough

Hired the function room for 60th birthday party. The Forge was a lovely venue, and the bar staff were delightful. Very tasty food. Would highly recommend this venue for parties. Very helpful in arranging what was a surprise party and ensured we had everything we needed to make a very successful and enjoyable evening.

My grilled fish with mussels was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while and we eat out a lot Husbands pie wasn’t the best in his view but I can say the chefs know how to cook fish and sauces. Fabulous. Well done

Had a work summer barbecue here, staff were friendly the food spread was great and of special note is they brew their own beer on site and the Farriers 1606 was a really nice pint, a strong maltiness and some subtle fruit flavours. Recommended.

The Farriers Arms must be one of the best places we have eaten at. We stayed in Mersham last year and it was great and it hasn’t disappointed this time. Yesterday we had the lamb & mint pie with seasonal veg. It was delicious! This community pub is a great find in a lovely setting. Dog friendly too!

Excellent food. Very friendly staff.

Had a lovely roast lamb. The staff were friendly, polite & very honest when asked which dessert to choose 😁.

A charming place, lovely service, excellent dishes with local products. Remember to book!!

Wonderful Sunday Lunch. We visited today with friends and family and we were not disappointed. Prompt service and really lovely food cooked beautifully. The staff were very attentive and nice. Lovely clean pub. Great for families with children too. Look forward to coming back soon

Went for our daughters birthday, , great service, the family sharing roast was simply amazing, as good a roast as I've had at a pub , could not fault

It is so sad that this beautiful place is going downhill 😢 😪 The food is amazing and the staff are so lovely and friendly. I've always felt comfortable here. Now it's looking dirty !!!!! The ladies toilets are a disgrace....... black mold on the ceiling and around the windows!!!! The back of the doors greasy and black !!!! If the toilets are this bad it makes you wonder what the kitchen is like???? The garden at the back is uninviting and not cared for. The staff appear to be rushed off their feet trying to keep on top of looking after the customers !!! If there is no improvement I will look to go elsewhere!!!!!!!

Great food, nice people and a pleasant ambience.

A Friendly charming period country pub. Lovely atmosphere and delicious home cooked food

A lovely country pub, good selection of meals and the staff were ever so welcoming. We will be back!

A very nice family friendly place. Had a big family birthday party here recently and it was just the place for it. Great service, friendly staff and lovely food. I would recommend. Thank you all at the Farriers Arms.

Lovely pub with old styling. Friendly staff greet you and they were happy to accomodate our dog in the bar area. Went for a sunday roast. Service is decent but one member of our party was not happy with their main meal but the chef returned it, they do not respond well to complaints. Staff were still polite and friendly but we were essentially left to deal with what we were served. They are also very stingy with their veg portions. About a carrot and a half on a small serving plate with an equivalent portion of greens shared between four people. Odd choice to skimp on the veg but otherwise the meat and yorkshires were delicious. Prices are fair, would dine here again but definitely going to try other pubs in the area first.

The place was nice and pleasant. The staff were friendly and the service was good but the food was below expectations. The steak that I ordered was very small, very hard and dry.

This is a lovely place for a meal and a drink. Really nice atmosphere, staff look after you but not overly intrusive. Food is amazing, perfect sized portions and tasted amazing.

Absolutely amazing roast dinner today. Service was top notch. (Tommy) went above and beyond for our very loud table. Highly recommend

Giving the full 5 stars today. We’ve eaten here before and the food is always incredible. Today was no different (I can’t stop thinking about the braised beef and the sticky toffee pudding!!). This is some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. The staff are welcoming and attentive and thought about our needs with a 2 year old. The pub was clean throughout. I can’t fault our experience here at all. Thank you for a wonderful meal, I hope we can come back soon!

brilliant I go very often love ❤️

Lovely as allways. Lovely Staff, food and a roaring fire, perfect for a winters day.

New Year's day lunch. Great service from Tommy. Good food nice atmosphere.

Un gastro pub à ne pas rater. Tout était parfait. Une cuisine créative, locale et gourmande. Merci Tommy pour l’accueil.

We had an excellent Sunday Roast in a lovely Pub. The roast was good value for money and would recommend to everyone as it was also very well cooked. The slight disappointment was the pudding. Again it tasted good and was well served. However, I had the thinnest slice of cheesecake you could cut, which I considered very poor value for money. A pity after such a good meal.

Very friendly staff, bar loud and a bit of a clique but overal great atmosphere. Will be back as Arni said.

Had Christmas party there. Atmosphere was great but most thought that the buffet was uninspiring.

Lovely food, friendly attentive staff nothing is too much trouble. Definitely recommend the Sunday roast

We returned to the pub once again, this time for a Christmas lunch for family, and once again it was special

Had our work Christmas party here in the private room to the side. Lovely set up, private bar and food selection was good. We had a buffet, which was all delicious.

Christmas dinner wasn't as good as expected. I wish I had stuck to their normal menu. I might go back again to see if it is better

Booked a table for lunch in the restaurant. The main menu looked quite extensive but the lunch menu was limited. We both chose the burger from the main menu. The chips were lovely but the meat in the beef burger was too dry and heavy. The bacon topping would have been nicer if it had been crispy so perhaps I should have asked for it to be cooked that way. The meal was filling and the service was good.

Have been visiting the pub for many years but never reviewed it. A great place to stop for a drink (they brew their own beers), for a quick grab or for a nice meal in their pub area or restaurant area. Their menu changes regularly (while they have a core pub menu), with special tasting events (dishes paired with wines). The field at the back of the pub is perfect for the kids to play football. Overall, one of my favourite places in the area.

It doesn't get much better than this place. Exceptional food, superb friendly and helpful service and a stunning building and atmosphere !!! If I could leave ten stars for everything I would ! Will be back very soon...

Fijne sfeer, goede service en lekker eten. Zeker genoten hier!

Enjjoyed a very tasty, reasonably priced Sunday roast with friends at The Faariers Arms. Tucked into "The Beast" which came with a generous portion of pork, beef, chicken, selection of vegetables, and roasted potatoes. Great location 👌, a definite recommend for anyone in the area.

Had a lovely Sunday roast, food was delicious but the staff were fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for them, they were friendly and approachable. Just wish it was a little closer to home.

Lovely old boozer with friendly staff.

First time visiting this pub. Enjoyed the food immensely. Would definitely go again.

Beautiful village pub with outstanding food. The staff a really friendly yet professional and the locals are very welcoming. I would highly recommend going for a meal. They are dog friendly as well.

First visit for dinner. 100% excellent all round. We'll dine! We will come again. Keep up the good work.

I've driven past the farriers arms for decades and not had the chance to stop. What a mistake! We went here with some friends and had a fabulous evening. Everything about our visit was superb. The building, staff and food were a pleasure! Service was prompt and we were checked on unobtrusively. I wouldn't hesitate to return and can heartily recommend it to all.

I had an amazing dining experience. The head chef's culinary skills were truly impressive, and the Pie of the Day was an absolute delight. The flavors were perfectly balanced and delicious. I can't wait to visit again for another scrumdidilyumchous meal!

Food was amazing a great drink selection. We stayed overnight in our campervan and the staff couldn't be more welcoming. Thank you 😊

Very nice pub in a good location, with a good garden and a good selection of food and drink, spent a good afternoon there

A great local pub full of charm and olde English vibes. Three nas in the fridge none on tap...yet.

Great beers friendly staff and atmosphere

Lovely service, food, and people. Highly recommend for functions as well as they have lots of spare space

Amazing place. Staff are very friendly, and the service was impeccable. Also, a lovely old pub. Just be warned about the low ceiling height !

Great pub,good food and large outdoor eating area!!

Lovely place with very good food

An excellent quiet place to eat in the small village with a beautiful view. Very friendly stafff, good food to enjoy in a happy environment.

Off to eat there now we've visited

Cheeky Wednesday tapas meal in the sun Food was fantastic

Lovely pub, good food and fab friendly staff, but bit pricey.

The Lamb was a very fatty cut. Another place adding 10% surcharge on the bill. So whatever the price is add 10% a white wine costing £5.80 is actually £6.38. I was given a coffee free of charge to compensate the fatty Lamb.

Nice food well priced would recommend 😋

Fab Sunday lunch. Good selection of other food and beer that changes seasonally. Nice to sit inside by the fire in the winter and fabulous outside in the garden for lunch in the summer. Only ever had 1 issue with service in the many, many occasions I've been, which I'm putting down to inexperienced staff not knowing what's on the new menu. Other than that, it's always been a good meal/drink out.

Really nice pub with great food

Nice pub in the countryside. Fireplace in the winter and dog friendly. We were just in for drinks and they have a great selection, especially of gin.

Community owned pub with their own, very good beer, good food and plenty of outside seating. Also have really good beer festivals. Can be very popular, particularly in the summer and consequently parking can be an issue at times.

Always a great reception, some inexperienced team members, but good on the whole.

Very friendly welcome , great service and a very delicious roast dinner. Brownie and sticky toffee pudding is amazing.

Love this pub brilliant kind staff and our meal was absolutely banging!!! Will definitely be back in the future 💯

Fantastic community owned village pub. What a wonderful place, great food and service. Their own micro brewery Farriers 1606 an outstanding pint.

Yet another excellent meal and service at the Farriers. Highly recommend this pub, we should use it more often! 👍