The Greyhound At Hever in Sevenoaks

Outstanding meal! We were staying at Hever and had the good fortune to eat at the Greyhound. A truly phenomenal and memorable three course meal - would highly recommend the pork belly (for starter or main!) and the smoked salmon and savoury pancakes for starter is not to be missed. Great service, a perfect evening.

Lovely cosy restaurant close to Hever Castle. A friendly welcome and a good menu with a range of choices. The steak and kidney pudding was gorgeous. A meaty filling with plenty of kidney. Fresh veggies and propper gravy. Followed by a raspberry roulade. Very sweet but with clear well defined flavours. A great meal a.d very good value for the quality of food.

We were staying at Hever Castle for the night and booked The Greyhound at Hever for dinner. It was amazing! From our arrival, earlier than we had booked, the experience was faultless. The food was excellent. Starters of grilled halloumi with parma ham and a prawn cocktail were followed by the most delicious steak and kidney puddings. Compliments to Alan the Chef! The service was outstanding from the owner Caroline, who explained that The Greyhound had been rebuilt after a fire in 2015. It is now a restaurant with rooms. We will definitely return and stay when we dine there next. If you are visiting Hever Castle and staying there, or looking for somewhere close by to eat and/or stay you will not find better than The Greyhound at Hever.

We spent two nights here & it was amazing, the accommodation is lovely & the food was outstanding, we had dinner & breakfast & the food was of top quality. The owners were so friendly & welcoming they couldn’t do enough for us. I would highly recommend The Greyhound at Hever.

Hidden gem i Hever rett ved Hever Castle. Liten restaurant, men meget god mat. Vennlig betjening og «cosy» lokaler. Absolutt toppscore!

This country restaurant and Inn compete with any foodie palace in terms of presentation, flavors and service. Everything was just outstanding. Fish, lamb, sides, dessert - all beautiflly plated and totally delicious. We ate there two nights in a row.

A beautiful pub with amazing food where we stayed over for a night. clean, friendly and in an ideal spot to explore the surrounding area. value for money as well . Been twice and will return

Charming hostess. Very comfortable and beautfully decorated dining room. Short but interesting menu. Excellent food. Warmly recommended.

This is a fantastic place to stay. From the stylish decor and very comfortable rooms to the perfectly cooked breakfast. Our host were charming and attentive. Top marks all round.

Short menu of freshly-cooked main courses, and reasonably priced wine. The owner was lovely; friendly without being overbearing.

Came in for dinner just prior to Valentines day. This is a "post fire' visit. The place seems somewhat smaller inside and perhaps because it was quite busy.. Was greeted by a friendly wait staff person and promptly seated. Service was very good, food was delicious and hot. All in all very nice experience. Only thing it was very close quarters at the table and very quiet in the restuarant so hushed conversation or no conversation seemed the norm. I had the Lamb an dthe Lady had the liver. Both cooked perfectly Very nice

I always look forward to to lunch or dinner. Food always good and very helpful staff. Very nice menu. Comfortable seating too

5 very well appointed rooms with a good restaurant for dinner and an excellent breakfast with personal service throughout. You need to book.

From the moment we arrived we were charmed by the lovely ambience of the Greyhound. Our room was beautiful and spotlessly clean with a dual aspect. The website photos do not do it justice. The bathroom was modern with a lovely rain shower. We only intended to eat dinner on our first night but the food was so good that we ate there all five nights. A night cap in the lounge after dinner was heaven. Breakfast was also gorgeous and all freshly prepared and piping hot. It was our first visit to Kent and Caroline and Stephen made us so welcome that we would not stay anywhere else.

Quintessential English pub experience Good food, good service Would look to stay next time Great location near Hever Castle

From the moment we walked into the establishment we were enchanted. The ambience and the accommodating welcome were warm and friendly. Our room was immaculate and well appointed. The food was delicious and plentiful. What more would you want? It was the perfect location to...

We are staying at Hever castle and tried to book dinner at the local pubs and were all full so we tried a little further afield and found the greyhound a four minute drive,What a little gem the staff were very accommodating and friendly but...

I stayed the night here and it was so peaceful and luxurious. The hotel/restaurant was friendly, warm and beautifully laid out. It is perfect to get away and wished we could stay longer!

We called on the off chance of a table on a Monday Evening, it was good too walk into a busy place. looking around its difficult to find fault with the decor. the hosts obviously love the pace and it shows in how well its...

What a beautiful pub / restaurant with people that actually know what customer service is. A friend and I turned up, and we were greeted with the warmest of welcomes. We were seated quickly and immediately took our drinks order. We both had the Halloumi...

I could not recommend this Inn highly enough. I was not disappointed. It was Perfect in every way. I will be staying there again.

1st time visitor so impressed. The ambiance was wonderful, very calm and warming. The food was superb, not just presentation but cooked to perfection. One of the best Sunday roast out ever, the calves liver was great and I loved my steak a d kidney...

First time I visited this pub absolutely exceptional food from a small but very well executed menu. It’s so nice to visit somewhere truly unique with a warm welcome. To top it all they let us try the bubblegum ice cream on the side along...

wow the greyhound is absolutely gorgeous very quirky.. from the moment we walked in we fell a massive sense of calm n relaxation on us. We were warmly greeted by Caroline (such a lovely lady). we had one of the garden rooms which had everything...

Service 5*. Food 5*. Setting 5*. So why have I only given 4* ? 2 reasons, they only sell wine buy the bottle, solution, get some of those small one glass sized bottles. 2nd reason, we were next to a table of 6 and they...

Ther place seemed run by a wonderwoman who was behind the bar and serving the food and generally everywhere. She was attentive and efficient and funny and we had a great time. She even ran after me with my handbag at the end of the...

This is a charming hostelry in Hever, offering B/B and has a cosy, very pleasant interior, a delightful front terrace and a spacious, peaceful garden. The lunch menu is short, which, in my opinion is a good thing, indicating that ingredients are fresh and not...

Whilst perhaps a somewhat limited menu, the food served at breakfast lunch and dinner was of a very high standard and quite delicious. Very well prepared and plated, high quality ingredients with local provenance. Service was really warm, friendly and efficient. If I lived locally,...

You will not be disappointed. Food is fabulous and service is efficient, friendly and better than any 5 star hotel we’ve been to.

Visited the Greyhound for lunch I was told to go and sit on a very small table which was only suitable for one person there were two double tables empty all the time we were there There was only 1 couple in the restaurant so...

It is difficult to add many more plaudits than have already been expressed. The whole establishment was “top notch”. We were given a wonderful welcome - made to feel like we really mattered, & the patrons, who served us personally, were friendly & chatty throughout,...

We booked a night and dinner here after a day in Hever. Looks unassuming from the outside. Absolutely beautiful inside and greeted by the absolutely lovely landlady who made us so welcome. Our room was lovely, spotless with lovely balcony. Tastefully decorated, really impressed. The...

We had two fantastic meals. Both were full of flavour and a real pleasure to eat. We were very impressed with how hard everyone worked to look after their customers and as a consequence the atmosphere in the restaurant was relaxed and very comfortable.

I have got back home today after visiting Hever with my fiancée as the base for a visit to Kent and East Sussex for a couple of days. The accommodation was all we needed - a clean, welcoming room with an ensuite shower room with...

We've been enjoying visiting The Greyhound for many years and when we wanted a venue to meet up with family friends, some of whom we'd not seen for a couple of years, The Greyhound was the obvious choice. The welcome was as warm as ever,...

My husband and I had an evening meal here Tues 27th and from start to finish, everything from the welcome to the service and meal was absolutely excellent. My husband had the liver/bacon and enjoyed it so much, he was unusually quiet! I had seabass,...

Stayed in the area many times but our first visit to the Greyhound. The restaurant is lovely and food good. You know what really made it for me though the owner /staff, so welcoming and friendly! Good pub to drop into for a drink as...

We stayed at The Greyhound for four nights and ate breakfast and dinner there each day. The meals and service were of an excellent standard every time, faultless and very good value. The wine list has excellent wines at very reasonable prices. Room excellent too,...

We visited this local pub restaurant to meet friends for the first time since the pandemic. Our food was excellent: sea bass, liver and savoury pancakes all well received and we were all equally pleased with our deserts: white chocolate roulade with berries, sticky toffee...

I was due to go to a wedding at Hever Castle but restrictions meat it sadly didn't happen. I'd already booked 2 nights at The Greyhound and I was so pleased I went anyway and used it for a walking holiday in the area. Caroline...

Delightful meal in charming pub. Husband loved his lambs kidneys and I my sea bass. Very good evening. Thank you.

We decided to take our parents out to lunch, to make up for lots of missed opportunities over the last few months. Although we have eaten here before this was an absolutely superb meal, with excellent service. Although the current restrictions get us down from...

Our go to place when we visit Hever Castle. Great food, lovely, comfortable, spotlessly clean surroundings and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Very friendly, presentation of food was lovely, reasonable price. Really lovely. Would definitely recommend.

I booked a weekend at Hever Castle for our wedding anniversary and also booked The Greyhound for our first evening meal. Having never been here before it was left to chance how much we would enjoy the meal. All I can say, it was 5...

The staff were friendly and could not do enough for you. They made you feel at home as as if nothing you asked for was any trouble. All of the food we had was excellent and the rooms were very clean and comfortable. We had a great time staying there. I would highly recommend it and would have no qualms about staying there again.

Had lunch today at the greyhound . couldn't fault the service ,price ,or food in anyway 10/10 .Gem of pub

We went for dinner whilst staying at Hever Castle. Lovely warm welcome, excellent Covid practices and fabulous food. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening, will definately go back when next in the area.

We're staying at the Castle in Hever and the nearest pub was booked up. So knowing nothing about it, we picked the Greyhound for dinner. And I'm so glad we did! Efficient and friendly service, perfectly portioned and absolutely delicious food. I had the duck and it was the best thing I've eaten in ages. The waitress even asked if I'd like more gravy without prompting which was lovely. It was fairly busy and even without music the ambiance was good.

This will be my 7th time patronizing this Pub/ Restaurant. Several friends got together for dinner and drinks.Having had a somewhat positive experience here before, a friend suggested this venue rather than try a new place.There were hardly any people in the place and it was very quiet.As in no music .Thee whole Covid restrictions thing is new so we had to sign in to be able to get service.The atmosphere was a bit cooler than previous visits and the Owner / Bartener/ Wait person seemed very stressed.I can only imagine the hardship these illegal government restrictions have put on Pub owners.Anyway , kind of had my heart set on a steak, and strangely taken off the menu. Settled on ribs instead.The food was good , and came out very quickly!We all enjoyed the food, but twice we were told to be quiet!Kind of weird as nobody was anywhere near us.Got the feeling that we were somehow not the kind of clientele that the owner likes to have there.We were celebrating a good friend moving away and did have a couple of laughs.I cant fault the food or the swift preparation, onlly tat the experience was anything but relaxed.Portions could be a bit larger as we are grown adults, but we knew this prior to going.All I can say is that someone in Government stop lying to the people about this virus stuff so pub owners can get back to having business as usual , and not stress.That's my "giving them the benefit of the doubt".On the other hand, if business is slow ,you might value all customers a bit more.Much to the owners relief, we will not be back!

Friends suggested we all went to the Greyhound for dinner. We had not been before and it was really good. Although a Friday it didn't seem full. The restaurant reception and dining area were very pleasantly arranged, furnished and decorated. The service was efficient and jolly. My wife's starter of tempura prawns and mine of devilled kidneys on brioch were both very tasty. For mains I had the fish and chips (billed on the menu as a pub snack!) and it was lovely, as was my wife's sticky ribs. No room for desserts.Overall it was a very good meal and so, although our first visit, it won't be our last.

A welcoming country pub with first-class food and service. We were staying at Hever Castle as a birthday celebration. We chose the Greyhound for the evening meal based on the menu and on-line reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent (I had the stuffed savoury pancakes - loved the extra cheese sauce!), the staff were friendly and professional. Difficult to hold celebrations at present due to Covid restrictions but we had a lovely evening.

Went to the Greyhound on our first night staying at Hever Castle.The meal of Pork Belly and Ribs was first class and the service was excellent. The two gents serving were polite and attentive and we enjoyed their conversation.Sensibly priced for wine and beer.Would definitely recommend.Nothing to do with the pub. We used Relyon taxi to and from our hotel. The driver charged us £10 each way. Taking the Michael a bit

A fantastic place to stay. The food is great and the staff are so friendly. Definitely recommend a stay here.

This is a B&B with a restaurant. It has limited opening hours, but if you can get a reservation (which I did), it's well worth it. I had the specials both times, and they were delicious and something I wouldn't have ordered otherwise. The service was outstanding.

We were staying at Hever Castle & checked the local area for dinner. The Greyhound was close by and well recommended. We could not fault the place from our arrival to our very satisfied leaving. Everything was first class from the COVID precautions, to the food & service. The whole experience was delightful and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back whenever we are in Kent.

My wife and I were staying at Hever Castle to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. We had dinner at this Pub on Sunday 13th evening and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and the warm apple tartlet served with ice-cream was awesome. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Definitely worth a visit.

This is a very good place, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great food. It would have been 5 stars but it took a long time for the food to come out. When my food arrived it was missing a key element that was specified on the menu. I asked twice for it to be brought out but it never came. I finished my meal as I didn’t want it to go cold.When I raised the issue with the staff, they weren’t very forth coming in making amends. It’s a premium bistro pub and I feel that they undervalued how this experience tainted the evening. While I’m sure many people will have a good experience, I won’t be going back. I MUCH prefer the King Henry pub next to the castle, that place is faultless.

Stayed for couple of nights here & really enjoyed the accommodation & ambiance. Spacious room, v well appointed & spotlessly clean. Lovely situation & view over the fields. The dining area is v comfortable with quirky touches. We appreciated the quiet atmosphere & both dinner & breakfast was excellent with v attentive service. An impressive welcome awaits all who visit, the owner makes you feel v at home. Highly recommend

What a lovely pub - you can tell that the owners really LOVE this pub and loads of thought, care and attention have been put into the decor etc.A lovely warm welcome and a very nice meal with a few 'cheffy' touches!Simple and un-fussy food.

For such a quaint pub the service was exceptional the chef excelled them selves we had tempura prawns and Mackrell pate which was sublime. We followed with the steak and kidney pudding and sea bass which was cooked to perfection over all a meal which belongs in the London High Street well done. front of house we loved our experience and will be back.

Staying at Hever castle we needed to find somewhere for dinner. We happened upon the Greyhound and I’m glad we did. We had our 6 year old granddaughter with us and the staff were very accommodating offering to cook her something simple not on the menu like pasta. She chose to have fish and chips which came as a huge portion, nice fleshy fish and chunky chips. My husband went with the duck comfit which he thoroughly enjoyed and I had a lovely fillet of sea bream with spinach and pea puree….mmmmmm beautiful. The staff were very pleasant but our meals were very slow to arrive which is ok if you don’t have a tired 6 year old with you. The Greyhound was spotlessly clean and covid rules adhered to appropriately.They were utilising the eat out to help out offer which was great of course.I would definitely come again for a nice relaxed experience but perhaps without the 6 year old!

We had a lovely meal, in a warm and friendly environment. Would recommend it to anyone staying at Hever Castle. The waitress was welcoming and friendly and service was excellent. Felt COVID-19 safe.

Really surpassed expectations. I just booked it thinking it was a local pub but we really enjoyed our visit. It's nice and quiet and feels more special than a pub for dinner. Good restaurant-like ambience and staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and attentive. Menu is varied and all dishes were excellent quality. Really good options for vegetarians which is quite unusual too! Would certainly recommend if you are in the area. Draught beer selection could be wider but still pretty good.

Only stopped for a sandwich but massive serving, nicely cooked sausages, plenty of trimmings, served very quickly, by helpful friendly staff.

Seeing the write up on TA we decided to go for a meal. Arrived at just before 6pm for a drink and was greeted by a friendly chef who advised us they don’t open until 6pm and would happily serve us which was great . The pub/restaurant decor and ambience was great and comfortable so we decided after a while to eat. Time passes regulars we thought came in and were seated, given menus by the owner/waiter who appeared. Passing us numerous times with empty glasses he brought drinks to the newly seated guests. We were not acknowledged once so I decided to get the menu myself from the bar which he gave me. Again time went on no service at all, time know 7.15pm. We had had enough so I went to the bar and said I would like to speak to him, reply was hold on a moment, I let him know we were not happy and why did we not get served? Instead of diffusing the situation he said get out and got aggressive. I feel that it would be a ideal to eat but if he is front of house with that attitude he will lose a lot of custom. Just because they are in a popular area with high demand for tables it is no excuse to be rude. Not recommended at this point.

Returned to the Greyhound after a long absence. Immediately positively surprised with the warmth of welcome and beautiful decor. Attentive service and excellent food. Will return again shortly.

We have not visited this pub since its refurbishment. The owners have attempted to position the new incarnation of the Greyhound Inn, away from the traditional pub with food, and towards a small rural restaurant. Although l commend the atmosphere created - especially the lighting, this small and welcoming Inn, in practical terms, sells pub food and has a small bar. We booked a table for 6 people on Saturday night. The evening as a whole was most pleasant, and the owners understandably friendly. It's just the fact that when you book a table, you kind of expect to walk into a refurbished pub.....and not a place where the bar is an afterthought, only then to experience pub food anyway. So the menu, and here's the problem. Yes, it has something for everybody. The group ordered, Sea Bass, Welsh Lamb, Belly of Pork, Steak & Kidney Pudding.....and they all arrived with the same mashed potato and green beans. Disappointed at the lack of imagination - with so many winter vegetables to choose from. I certainly would not put you off from visiting the Greyhound Inn. I give it a 4 star rating....but only just !

Lovely warm pub for a winters evening comfortable seating and tasty food with adaptable menu and cheery staff

Visited for Sunday lunch and had a very pleasant & peaceful lunch. Very nicely decorated & furnished with Sofas & arm chairs in bar area. We had Tempura Prawns to start, followed by roast Belly of Pork with all the trimmings and Seabass in a Cream & Chive sauce, and to finish the Lemon meringue roulade, all beautifully presented.

We booked this restaurant for our second night in Hever. The pub had a fire going in late July, but it was a nice and cozy spot to have a glass of wine before dinner. The dining room itself is small and very quiet. Good food. A little expensive compared to what we had experienced in England.My 13-year-old daughter was travelling with me...so I'll advise that this is more of an adult oriented venue. She liked the food, but was a little uncomfortable with all of the adults staring at her. Small dining room. Close quarters. More of a "date night" place.

The food is good, the beer was fine but expensive. Can recommend the pork belly. The pub doesn't like boots or young people (under 7's) which considering there were only 3 others in surprises me. With Hever Castle a couple of minutes away and packed with people of all ages. Good business sense would tell you to take that sign off the door in winter. Still all in all good service.

We visited for Sunday lunch. The pub was done out beautifully inside & felt cosy & homely. The staff were friendly & welcoming & nothing was too much trouble. The quality of both our roast meals was outstanding (roast beef & belly of pork). Only disappointment was that there wasn't much meat on the belly of pork roast, but that's something that is easily rectified. The coffee we were served after our meals was second-to-none...best I have ever had out anywhere at home or abroad. Very much looking forward to our next visit!

Booked for a Friday lunch but the place was very quiet. I’m guessing this is not the case in spring and summer with the castle nearby. Quite a lot of car parking. Don’t come if you’re in a wheelchair. The place is comfortable and welcoming, kind of elegant country. Sparkling clean loos! Service excellent (but it was pretty empty). Disappointing selection of real ale, one only! Menu very good, food excellent, I had lambs kidneys followed by slow cooked pork belly both of which were sublimely good. The only exception the inedible tempura batter on the prawns which wasn’t tempura, not even chip shop, more like soggy shoe leather, thick and pappy! This was the only let down, hence 4 not 5 stars. Desserts ab-fab. Reasonably priced. Will definitely return.

Quite shocked. My husband and I were refused entry here, just because we had a sleeping baby. This was on a Thursday lunch time!!

Return visit on a recent trip to Hever, once again very warm and friendly welcome,menu is very good with lots of options, had meal for two with starters, all four dishes were excellent and service was excellent

My other half and I stayed here recently while we were attending a friends wedding at Hever Castle.

Met friends for lunch on a wet and overcast day--perfect for a pub lunch.

We booked for two for a celebratory meal. We were very well welcomed on arrival and seated in a quite section of the pub with only 4 other tables.

Disappointed with Hever Hotel so booked here for dinner.

We stayed at the Greyhound for 2 nights and I have reviewed the accommodation, but the restaurant really deserves a review of it’s own.

...but was it just a bad day? Booking not recognised even though email evidence presented to them.

Excellent value for money in both the restaurant and for accommodation. A fantastic stay with lovely food. The staff are friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely return soon.

Looking for somewhere local to my mum in Lingfield, The Greyhound looked a good choice, and was booked for a belated birthday meal.

As we couldn’t get a table at the hotel we stay at we book with the Greyhound very nice restaurant, lovely staff and food to die for. Thank you

As you enter, you are seated in a comfortable lounge area to read the menu. The menu offers good choice and is reassuring short to underline fresh not frozen!

great little spot for lunch. Beautiful pub with good menu and fantastic staff. Lovely surroundings and under a mile from the castle

We have been here a few times before and after the renovation and the decor is welcoming and tasteful. The service is good and its always good to catch up with Caroline. The food is great and there is a choice for everyone. Would recommend.

A roastingly hot day and a drive in the country led us here. We’ve been here before long ago, but this inn closed, (after a fire apparently) and it has now been trading for over two years. It’s a charming establishment with letting rooms and a lovely secluded garden. It’s tucked away down a country lane and very close to Hever Castle.

Spent a lovely evening having a wonderful meal in this gorgeous pub. The food was excellent and the staff were lovely and made us feel really welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely go back for a meal the next time we are visiting the area

Had lunch there on a recent Sunday. It was very popular obviously with regulars. Great menu with several traditional British items. Food and service were excellent. Desserts were superb.

Wanted a small break and visit Hever Castle . What a gem . Food was gorgeous , spotlessly clean, staff friendly, beautiful room . Many thanks to Oliver who was especially helpful. Definitely will be returning. Thank you everyone .

Arrived just after 3pm to find a sign on the door that they were closed, please phone … We did but seemed to wait an age after they answered to be allowed in.

After checking trip advisor to see what was the best in the area we booked, apon arrival I asked for the WiFi code as my daughter was due to give birth and there wasn't any reception in my phone, sorry residents only allowed - ok I suppose the other four people dining may ask as well. Tried to order gin but had run out, tried to order a particular bottle of wine but also ran out it happens. Food orders taken only to be told that my partner's vegetarian meal ordered had also ran out. All that said what we did order was very good and the pepper corn sauce was probably the best I have had. Overall pleased with the food but probably wouldn't go back and there are many more good pub restaurants close by as we found out on the Sunday lunch stop on the way home.

Lovely meal and surroundings a nice surprise. Had a very clean and comfortable room with small Juliet balcony. Proprietors very helpful great service. I would definitely stay again.

Travelled with friends for the night to Hever and found this fantastic place to stay on Booking.com. Steven and Caroline are brilliant at what they do and the partnership they share in running this pub is superb. Rooms were outside ones and they were lovely only criticism would be that we had no window in our room and the french doors had to be locked at night as there is open access to the back of the pub. our friends had a skylight in their bathroom which they opened and they were lucky to have this. There is a fan in the cupboard but makes a bit of a noise if you want to go to sleep. Breakfast was served via menu.... we ate dinner here the night we arrived and were not disappointed. Thank you for a lovely welcome. xx

Pub/Restaurant ? No, something beyond that:

Stayed overnight and had two meals in the restaurant. The room was great, well presented and comfortable. The food was wonderful and everybody enjoyed what they picked.

Driving past, looking for food - though that this looks like it’s had a refurb etc - stopped off and had a great pint of Harvey’s and then some food as well. Very good, nice pub - probably more of a restaurant ..??

This is a great pub with good atmosphere. The land lord is very friendly and helpful. We both had prawn cocktail and liver, both courses were excellent. The coffee is also very good, not a hint of bitterness, very smooth. Hope to return soon.