The Flying Horse in Ashford

The manager welcomed our party of 10. The food was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient. We had pre-ordered our meals and within 15 minutes our food and drinks were in front of us. I had lasagne and garlic bread and my partner had liver & bacon. Both were delicious.

A friendly, traditional pub, which is a refreshing change from the local over rated gastro pubs. Well kept beer and pleasant pub food. Friendly staff.

Great service and lovely food we were going to Headcorn skydive but managed to book a table of 10 at the last minute.landladys father looked after us and couldn't have been more helpful and friendly will definitely go back thankyou 😀 😊 👍

Had a lovely family roast , friendly staff, very much looked after , great food, one of the better roasts I’ve had , ticked all the boxes and of course , nice beer 👍🏼👍🏼recommend 😊

Found the Flying Horse three years ago when we were in Smarden for a local attraction. We visit the area every year and always go to the Flying Horse. Very friendly pub, staff and locals all make you welcome. Great choice of beers and good food always served. Hoping to make many more visits.

Good points staff friendly and the regulars.unfortunately let down by the food my wife had the steak and ale pie which looked impressive until you removed the pastry 3small piece's of meat and all gravy vegetables were nice.i had the chicken satay which was 2 small strips of chicken a small salad and coleslaw no flavour and more of a starter both 14.95.would not return

Family run pub with very friendly staff. Big portions and good value for money. Toys for children on small but sunny patio area

A wonderful gem in the heart of a beautiful village, welcomed by friendly family staff and a village atmosphere filled with locals . The food was delicious enjoyed with a cold glass of wine. Not my first visit and certainly won’t be the last. A must visit when coming to Smarden. Summer is especially lovely sitting outside in the sun!

Not often I write reviews for eateries but I felt I needed to on this occasion. Popped in for lunch with the family after some flying at Headcorn aerodrome. Service was excellent and very attentive without encroaching. Food was fresh and tasty. We sat outside under the marquee so the little ones could run about. Selection of toys kept them entertained while we ate. 100% will be back soon

My husband myself my daughter and her dog had lunch here yesterday. ? Not the dog) When I rang to book the table the gentleman that I spoke to was friendly helpful and polite. We arrived to find our table was ready for us and were soon asked what we wanted to drink the drinks were brought to us very quickly. Arthur my daughter’s dog was given a treat with her permission which we thought was a nice touch. We ordered our food and when it arrived it was tasty hot and delicious my daughter had the chicken burger she was very pleased with her meal my husband had the curry and he thoroughly enjoyed it I had sausage and onion Ciabatta with salad and chips it was delicious but I couldn’t manage all the chips the portions were good. All in all we enjoyed it here and won’t hesitate to call in again the gentleman was very hands on helpful and couldn’t do enough to make us feel comfortable. Thank you so much I would recommend to all.

Caravaning in the freezing cold so went for a hot lunch - delightful experience! Cosy, bright pub, lovely friendly staff, delicious food, nice atmosphere and dog friendly (landlord joked the dogs get fed better than humans - she liked her treat but human food way more tasty!). Definitely recommend.

Came across this little gem on the off chance on Christmas Eve, Very welcoming & friendly..able to seat a family of 10.. Food was home cooked & you couldn’t fault it.. Service was excellent.. we will definitely be going back..

Popped in as we travelled down for tractor rally. A warm welcome and a nice atmosphere. Landlady very friendly and despite being busy found time for a quick chat. Will be back to try the food

Attended lunch time without booking - friendly welcome as we walked through the door - Food was amazing I had Chilli Prawns , Indian Platter and finished off with Bread and Butter Pudding. Couldn’t fault a thing - Will definitely be going back - Price was extremely reasonable in fact I would go as far to say it was surprisingly reasonable bearing in mind the location and the surroundings. A massive well done to the owners - It’s 11/10 from me - You have a lifelong customer -:) thank you so much Oh - and the toilets were spotless !

Attended here for the first time with ex-colleagues for a catch up and a meal. Attended on a Monday. The food was excellent and really good for value for money. I had garlic mushrooms for starter, steak and ale pie, and apple crumble for pudding. Highly recommend and will be back.

Got to say had the best dinner here tonight. The food was really really good. Christmas menu was superb well done team flyer. Excellent

Just had an awesome Sunday roast ! I opted for the mixed meat roast which was lamb, beef and turkey. The meat was fantastic and accompanied by a generous portion of vegetables which included cabbage, broccoli, roast potatoes, carrots, swede, and cauliflower cheese !! The staff were very pleasant, not over fussy but very efficient and always smiling. I would highly recommend the Flying Horse for a first class Sunday lunch. We'll be going back very soon.

Came with my mum to a special murder mystery event. I've used this pub a few times and the hostess is always very approachable, accommodating and friendly. The food as always was faultless, I wish I could have them cook for me every night! The event itself was hilarious and very enjoyable a 10/10 for me.

We were staying locally and recommended the pub by our hosts. We rang ahead as we were requiring a pub that allowed dogs. Thankfully the pub is very dog friendly, even providing fuss and treats. The pub did not disappoint at all. A great menu selection which was a refreshing change from just burgers. A nice chat with one of the staff members whose daughter runs the pub and our food order was taken promptly. When the food arrived we was delighted by what arrived, presentation was great and the taste even better. We were both very happy with our meals. We have already recommended the pub to our family and plan to revisit again soon

Amazing atmosphere and service was above and beyond . Drinks brought to the table great value and food was absolutely lovely. Bar maids made us feel so welcome. Large food portions beware adding extras lol

Fantastic lunch here yesterday (01/09/23) to celebrate a 70th birthday with 10 family members. The pub is charming. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. They coped with our many requests for extra plates, spoons and glasses immediately. I would highly recommend The Flying Horse for a family celebration. We’ll visit again.

We had a wonderful time at The Flying Horse on Sunday eve. We were staying locally at a campsite with a group of friends formed of 10 adults and 8 children and a dog and that can sometimes prove tricky for us to book somewhere to eat out. The Flying Horse accommodated all of us, were friendly and welcoming and settled us quickly to our table. As we had pre-ordered being a big group, the children were served promptly on arrival and the adults soon after. Between us we had a variety of roasts, which were delicious and plentiful. An ice cream van arrived outside from which the children selected their desserts and these were given as a complimentary addition. All of the adults thought they were too full for dessert but managed to fit one in as they were too delicious to resist. The drinks were good, the service brilliant and we would definitely return if back that way sometime.

Visited the flying horse today after staying in a air BnB. The pub closer to us had bad reviews about the landlady being unfriendly so I searched out this place and have them a call to book a table. Reviews said this pub was friendly and I certainly got that impression from the call when booking, so was looking forward to taking my wife there to celebrate our anniversary. On arrival we where welcomed straight away and seated. Service was super fast and friendly. The pint of inch's slid down nicely. Shared a camembert with my wife which was so so good, then decided on a mixed Sunday roast which was absolutely delicious and so large I couldn't finish it all. The roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese particularly with mentioning. Didn't think I'd have room for dessert but after watching another patron drizzle a sticky toffee pudding in custard then I couldn't resist. The dessert was good and not overly big which after that roast was probably a good thing. Our experience of the pub was nice, staff were friendly, happy and attentive and unlike some pubs when your a stranger from afar made us feel welcome. I found prices more than good value and tipped accordingly. Would definitely return if we ever come back this way. The staff are definitely a big selling point for the place.

Visited the Flying Horse last night for a couple of drinks and again tonight for a drink and ordered Fish & Chips (takeaway) Absolutely delicious 😋 Great local pub and Tash and her staff are always very welcoming. Thank you 😊 We will be frequenting more often xxx

We went there for Lunch as a family. We were greeted warmly when we entered the pub. The staff took our drinks order straight away and left us with the menus. The menu has an amazing choice of dishes and there were daily specials to choose from. The staff were happy to answer questions about the dishes and make recommendations. The food was amazing, tasty and hot and came out from the kitchen quickly. It was a relaxed atmosphere and we were not rushed through our lunch. I would highly recommend this pub for any meal or just a drink.

Visiting from out of the area to come to the nearby Big Cat Sanctuary, I called to book a table for lunch just the day before. The gent I spoke to, I believe the landlord, was very helpful as, although they were fully booked, advised...

Right from the start, sitting outside enjoying a drink, we were warmly greeted, people were so friendly, we were extra early, not a problem, food was fab, partner has garlic mushrooms to start( loved those), chicken/mushroom pie to die for, staff were great, nothing too...

We wanted lunch before we visited the nearby Big Cat Sanctuary but had not booked in advance. They were very busy but found a table for the three of us. The menu was comprehensive and well priced.

What a great find! We called to reserve a table and discuss menu options (as one of our party had dietary restrictions) and a reservation was confirmed. On arrival, we were greeted and shown to our table. Our drinks order was taken and brought to...

Popped in whilst staying in the area. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was pleasant although the platters are not all that big which my partner was a bit disappointed by. The lady who served us was honest about them not being...

A lovely country pub with excellent food and very professional and friendly staff. We thoroughly recommend the Flying Horse for lunch prior to visiting the Big Cat Sanctuary.

Very friendly landlord and excellent value for money food Lasagne had chips instead of salad and fried platter certainly needed chips or some other side dish. Pie of the day was very good. Toblerone cheesecake was excellent

Friendly, welcoming family run pub. Fantastic food, we had the 1/2 pounder burger today which was delicious. Exceptional Toblerone cheesecake prepared by the proprietor. Great value for money. Highly recommended. Will definitely be visiting again.

An absolutely lovely pub The staff are great Very helpful and lovely The food it fantastic and it is in such a lovely location I wouldn’t eat or drink anywhere else

Absolutely top-notch food, served with great attention. Paul is a very genial host who went well above and beyond to make us comfortable. When we settled the bill, we asked about taxi options for the following morning. After telling us they were lomited, he volunteered...

Very friendly staff, food was fab, nothing was too much trouble. Had a lovely time definitely will be going back again soon

Ok so looking somewhere for a ladies that lunch get together and trip advisor came up with this. Wow, wow wow. Greeting - very welcoming, service - excellent, food - was worrying that menu so extensive but by golly all 3 mains were fantastic. When...

We had a brilliant night in the flying horse, we had dinner that was great traditional pub food for all the family. The pub has a brilliant atmosphere with all the locals making us feel so welcome! Will definitely return soon!

Wonderful fish and chips - really fresh fish, beautifully cooked. Everything we had to eat was good and the service was friendly and efficient. It's an unpretentious pub in a very pretty village.

Lovely small village pub with a friendly atmosphere. Staying locally and decided to visit for lunch and wasn’t disappointed. Happy to accommodate our dog in one side of the pub who was also given a few treats. Good range of food on their menu. All...

The staff at the Flying horse could not be more helpful, Tash the landlady is lovely, I am disabled, and they are always there to open the door for me to come in with my wheelchair, and always make sure I get to my table,...

Very good home cooked food , pleasant service and great prices. Would recommend any one to call in . Pleasant surroundings dog friendly.

Was staying at high Halden so cycled into smarden, lovely village. Lovely beer garden and very welcoming pub local were friendly and staff really chatty and Informative. Food was nice freshly made will def visit again when we are over this way Pretty little church...

We visited on a Wednesday evening as we'd heard that they have live music and had a great time here. The food was very good and we were made to feel welcome by the staff and locals. Good food, good music and good company. What...

What a fantastic hidden gem in the middle of a beautiful village! We visited twice in 4 days, mainly because the first time was so good! Absolutely adorable venue, massive fireplace, the staff were so welcoming and friendly and the food was out of this...

I come here often, the pizzas are amazing and the pub classics are to die for. Staff are friendly and atmosphere is great. Wonky Wednesdays are great. 7-9pm music.

My sister and I plus our husbands had Sunday lunch here last weekend. The food was lovely, nice fresh vegetables and cauliflower cheese. Bread and butter pudding for desert (lots of other choices) Service and ambience fantastic. Will definitely go back - Thank you

Our family party of 10 was really well looked after. Everyone commented on how good the food was in what was a really great Friday night atmosphere.

We came across this hidden gem by chance. What a treat! A gorgeous cosy pub where we were warmly welcomed by the friendly and helpful bar person. The food came out quickly and was delicious. There was also a wide variety of drinks on offer....

Absolutely lovely country pub, very friendly and welcoming staff, delicious food and great service. Will definitely go back 😊

Amazing old pub nice fire, the best food in UK, recharged my phone and gopro you can see my visit on my YouTube channel same account The DIWhy Guy as Tripadvisor won't let me link to it so one start for tripadvisor just use google...

This was our first visit to this really nice country pub. The Sunday roast was really nice .It was well presented and great value for money. The cauliflower cheese was amazing. I also recommend the lovely puddings made by the chef. The landlady and her...

Friendly & welcoming staff, great food & drinks. We were with family for lunch and felt very comfortable. We stayed much longer than originally intended and the 'locals' were very friendly too. Would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely roast dinner at the Flying Horse Smarden. Absolutely lovely, from the food to the service. The team cannot do enough for you. They make everyone very welcome

Sunday lunch is absolutely lovely here at The Flying Horse. Good selection of vegetables with choice of meats. Service was really good. Can highly recommend

We regularly visit the flying horse in Smarden whilst in the locality with family and friends. Always welcoming with a great atmosphere and a good selection of beers, wines and local food on the menu. Highly recommended and well worth a visit or 10.

We were in the area and had failed to find a pub open at lunchtime in the Smarden area (it was a Monday). We enquired and were told they were open and were surprised to find We were the only customers! Despite this, nothing was...

Lovely warm welcome which we loved as we’d just come from Chequers where we had a very cold and unfriendly welcome from the landlady.

Lovely Sunday lunch, lots of fresh vegetables which included carrots, broccoli, Swede cabbage and cauliflower cheese. Service was excellent and lovely atmosphere

A charming setting, the warmest of welcomes to us and our two spaniels, attentive service and a wonderful pub lunch - couldn't have asked for more!

Absolutely fabulous Sunday lunch. Everything was cooked to perfection. Thankyou to all the team. Great service. Perfect host in Paul and scarlett

My colleague and I stopped off for some lunch, whilst out on a errand for work. we had a meal and it was so delicious. the owners were so friendly and hospitable, I do hope to revisit this place once more and take my family....

Had Sunday lunch at the Flying Horse and can honestly say it was really good. There was plenty on the plate and exceptionally tasty. Well done Team Flyer

Visited this pub a few times while staying locally during a family break. Instantly made to feel very welcome. The landlord was chatty and friendly, even bringing out some roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings for us to eat. We had dinner in the pub twice....

We have been twice in the past 2 weeks, we went with our antique white staffie; and water and a chew were thoughtfully provided. It is a lovely, comfortable, clean and cosy pub. Service was friendly, it was really nice to be made welcome along...

Lovely pub very welcoming and cozy. The food is very good value and fresh. Best chips ive had for a while. Highly recommended

Very welcoming and friendly staff and owner. We enjoyed our evening and had a good meal of Lasagne and Fish and Chips which were reasonably priced and plentiful. Two lovely roaring fires. Would definitely come again.

Sunday's roast was plentiful and hot. The staff were very friendly and polite, good atmosphere in pub. Everything on our plate bar the roast potatoes was overcooked. would rate 5 out of 10, shame the food let them down.

10/10 service, food and drinks!! Greeted by a lovely lady at the bar who looked after us all evening, food was outstanding!

I rang an booked a table about a month ago, got to the pub only to find no booking, I knew I had made it as I was not alone at the time of booking. There were two young girls in the pub and they...

Visited here for lunch with a friend. My companion ordered a baked potato with cheese and beans, I ordered the Ploughman's. The potato was small and it looked as though it had been kept warm under a heat lamp. The Ploughman's consisted of a ciabatta...

Went to the flying horse again last night, great atmosphere, lovely friendly staff, and the food as always was brilliant, I would definitely recommend this pub

A local favourite for casual dining. Excellent pub grub, well presented and quantities more than ample, good vfm. Try a shandy of the draughty Amstel beer, very refreshing.

Son and daughter in law newly moved into the area. Mum and dad arrived. So took advantage of the 2 minute drive. When they arrived home the food was still very hot. Good amount of food for each of us. Very tasty. 5 stars. Looking...

Popped in as was staying in the area and needed to grab some lunch. Had the burger which was one of the best pub burgers I’ve ever eaten. Had such a good atmosphere, where staff and customers were so friendly we stayed all afternoon till...

Stopped in during a bike ride round the local area. Landlord and locals very welcoming and friendly. Beer was excellent and the food traditional, good quality pub food. Well worth a stop if you’re in the area.

Friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked through the door. Food was cooked beautifully, nice variety of meat and veg, crackling was perfect and yummy cheesecake finished off the meal. Thank you 😃😃. Would 100% recommend.

The staff at the Flying Horse were very welcoming and helpful, even offering to give us a lift back to accommodation if needed as we had walked there and was getting late. The food was traditional pub food, well cooked and reasonably priced. Do not...

So I’m a disabled wheelchair user, accessible pubs I’ve found difficult to access where as Flying Horse I found on my travel to be accessible which is GREAT. The service form Paul was fantastic, he was attentive and was also very willing to have a...

After an exhausting long drive and a full on day, I was in need of a hearty pub dinner and somewhere that wasn’t going to leave me with no change. We had driven past a few pubs which looked empty ... never a good sign...

Expectations not met. Food not cooked to a good quality standard. I had a “chicken special of the day”. An alarm bell went off when the food arrived within 10 mins of ordering. Chicken was over cooked with a bland sauce. Vegetables way over cooked....

Had a lovely lunch at the flying horse whilst in the area. The guy running the place was lovely, very welcoming and helpful. The food was well presented and the Prosecco washed it all down nicely. Would recommend.

We come down every year to work at the Battle of Britain Airshow at Headcorn weekend. Without prior notification the lovely lady that runs this pub settles us in for much needed food and ale after each days graft. The food is wholesome, reasonably priced...

We stopped here on Thursday for Lunch, having been to the Big Cat Sanctuary. All 3 of us were starving and had already agreed we were going to have Ham egg and Chips if it was in the menu. We were not disappointed. Chips were...

Beautiful day with my hubby out in the garden at the Flying Horse in Smarden. Paul was an excellent host and pizza was delicious!

Visited today for the first time and was very warmly greeted by the owners and the locals. Food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. Lots of fresh local produce that was cooked to perfection and presented well but most of all tasted lovely.We was made to feel very welcome by all including the locals dogs who seemed rather happy with their ear tickle.Would highly recommend and will definitely be making another visit in the very near future. Thank you for making us feel so welcome xx Becci + Steve x

I booked in for lunch as we were off to the Big Cat Sanctuary for the afternoon. I phoned at 11am and booked for 12.45pm as we had quite a distance to travel. We needed to be out of the pub by 2.10pm to get to the sanctuary on time.Anyway, due to a bin lorry on a narrow country road causing a massive traffic jam, we didn't arrive until 1.25pm. I called ahead to advise and they were great about it.We were served super quickly when we finally got there as they knew we needed to get out quick and the food was fab. Our kids were very impressed too. We were done and out the door by 2.10pm as planned. Big thumbs up and thank you for being so accommodating when we were so late! We were gutted we couldn't sit and chill but next time we're at the sanctuary, we'll be stopping by .

Went for mid week dinner. Very friendly staff. Great meal. The Thai fishcakes were lovely. Can highly recommend this pub.

Family Circle meet up for lunch outside under canopy! Offered blankets sitting outsideShepherd Neame village local with hot meals and table serviceGreat place welcoming attentive friendly manager and family staff operating in difficult circumstances and going well Covid safe No rush and moved us to a better spot when a table vacated without having to askBabies and children orientated and geared. Just what a local village pub should be Food very good Nice menus simple fare done very well Good portions good value well cooked and presented Nice range of drinks, beers and hot cold beverages well served We will return suggest you try for yourself genuine good old fashioned hospitality

We had Gin and Tonic Battered Fish and chips delivered from The Flying Horse tonight. We couldn’t really taste Gin and Tonic but apart from that they were excellent. The delivery was exactly on time and the food was still hot. The fish was cooked just right, the chips were lovely and chunky, there was no grease and there was plenty of peas. Will definitely use the take away again and will be eating in the pub when Covid-19 allows.

Pictures speak for themselves... great meal and refreshing beer. What more do you want?! Great way to spend a Monday night after a long day working from home. We love this pub.

Went to the Flyer for lunch again today, the food was lovely, the atmosphere was great and we were looked after very well, I felt very safe there, I didn’t have to go inside the pub at all, I can really recommend this pub

We had takeaway from the Flying Horse tonight, which I suspect is a new thing post-COVID. Well, thank goodness because the Fish and Chips are amazing. Great job, Flying Horse, and best of luck in these trying times.

We had a meal back in the summer here and the staff are so welcoming and friendly the food was lovely and we visited again today with a family member and again the food was absolutely wonderful and the staff are so welcoming and cheerful would definitely recommend this warm and cosy pub Mr and Mrs Watson.

We were a group of 10 friends that gather weekly for a bike ride followed by a pub lunch .We had enjoyed a trip to The Flying Horse in the Summer so decided to return .How disappointed we were ....Our first complaint was that the place was freezing cold and that alone was so unwelcoming .It was a cold but sunny day and normally after 3 hours cycling it’s a treat to walk in to the warmth of a pub for some lunch .And it’s a real bonus to see a fire - not here though which was a shame .It was actually warmer outside in the sun than it was inside .The young lad on the bar ( who also did everything else as he was the sole member of staff we saw) did put the heating on when we complained, so that by the time we were leaving it was BEGINNING to warm up .....The food was also mostly very disappointing although I will say that my fish and chips were good .My husbands burger was presented so badly and really looked inedible so he sent it back saying that a big dry cold bun with a small cooling burger and some cold grated cheese did not make a burger !He was told they’d make another and 5 minutes later the same burger came back with a now burnt bun - otherwise not a lot had changed so he just didn’t eat it and left the pub very hungry !My friends roasted vegetable salad consisted of a handful of roast veg in a huge dry cold ciabatta bread with salad leaves on the side .Two of our friends drank their pints of beer as they were thirsty but kept saying it didn’t taste very good ...When ordering another round of drinks The barman mentioned that beer was off !Overall it was very disappointing and we won’t be returning .

Perhaps I am being unfair and am among a minority when I see pubs like this, perhaps this is what people want and economics dictate this is the way forward? Dunno, I don't like it though, some pubs need it as they fail otherwise, not sure about this one. First visit in a number of years and was looking forward to the seeing the old place, but it appears to have been refurbed and poshed up a bit. Used to be a characterful place with a great fireplace area, dimly lit and snug as a blanket, always teaming with locals, the hub of the village. They have crammed more tables in so food must be the order of the day, the woodwork has increased and it's been given a lick of F&B style paint. Now looks unexceptional, like half a dozen other pubs you will have walked into. Service friendly enough, didn't stop for food as was feeling rather maudlin about the loss of the old place (but that is my problem of course). I wish them well and hope the locals still fill the place of an evening, but can't see me returning.

As do many others we stopped here on our way to the Big Cats. We were a fairly large party with a small child and a time constraint. However, the staff coped brilliantly, were very friendly and professional. The menu was varied, the food served quickly and the portions very generous. It was also lovely! The atmosphere was lovely and, if we lived closer, we would make this a regular haunt.

Our group go out pretty much every Wednesday night for meal, we usually try to go for somewhere reasonable priced, as its a mid week treat, and are usually underwhelmed.Well what a lovely surprise Fantastic food, great service, lovely atmosphere, all four of us agreed that we will return, we all had different meals and they were all great and the food for other tables that came out looked great too.One of our party is a chef and she was impressedAnother silly thing but important, the ladies toilets we spotless clean and modern

Stayed locally for a long weekend and visited three times. Food very good and well priced. Service was friendly and efficient. On the Sunday we asked whether there was anywhere open in the village that sold milk - there wasn't but they gave a 4 pint carton for free - that's special service! Highly recommended.

Great food! I went here for a family meal - there were 7 of us. The food is a great! Big portions. We had the taglitelle, scampi, battered fish, seafood pizza and ham egg and chips. All were delicious! Would return! The pub also has an interesting ramge of gins. Thank you xx