The Hope Inn in Shepway

We popped in after a long walk on beach and found a little gem of a pub! Very busy but was greeted by Henry who was very attentive and chatty decided to check out menu for the noodle bar. Glad we did! It was excellent. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely return

We had lunch here after a visit to Hythe and we weren't disappointed. Firstly, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Secondly, we ordered from the Thai menu which was delicious, freshly cooked and large portions. Unfortunately we are only visitors from a Norfolk but fortunately for us we are going again tomorrow for more

A lovely place to visit for either drinks and/or delicious, freshly cooked, street-style Thai food. Noiys Thai is always extremely tasty. In the bar area there’s a cozy open fire for the cooler months whilst a large garden provides sesting for warmer times. We visited as a work social on a Monday in March. Both Noiy,John & staff helped to add seating/tables to our growing group ensuring we were all together and happy. Thank you, see you soon.

Always receive a warm welcome and just enjoy being here whilst we are on holiday. Very easy to walk here from the RHDR. Thank you

Excellent fresh Thai food available to eat in The pub or takeaway. The restaurant is busy but extremely well organised, delivering quality food to eat in the pub or garden. Always a warm welcome at the restaurant or at the bar.

We were delighted to find this pub with Thai food whilst staying in Hythe and our planned restaurant had closed due to staff illness. The local citrus flavoured beer was lovely. The Thai food was delicious and good value. Nice to get dishes with vegetables and no wheat for a change ie rice noodles and rice. The restaurant staff really understood their food and offered flexibility. A perfect solution for pub food with the takeaway option boosting trade. Great staff. Highly recommend.

Love this Pub The food is amazing and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming Doesn’t matter if you’ve gone in for a coffee or a meal your always made to feel welcome The bar staff are friendly and helpful as are the takeaway/restaurant staff Really unique to have a pub and takeaway operating along side each other We love to visit as a family and the children are always looked after. Also dog friendly and have a lovely garden for the warmer months

We had a Thai Green Chicken Curry which was delicious and served up to our table within minutes of ordering. The Hope Inn staff were very helpful and very friendly. Drinks served at the bar we sat in the back garden area and on a lovely warm evening the ambiance was so nice. Certainly going here again and very soon!

This was a fantastic find. We wandered along the front only to find an overpriced restaurant. Then we came across the Hope Inn. What a gem. A mix of fresh Thai food and a traditional, family, and dog friendly pub. The staff, mainly young lads, could not have been anymore polite and courteous.

Lovely little pub. Very quaint. The landlord keeps his beer incredibly well. A perfect pint of real ale. Noilys noodle bar (attached) is excellent. Authentic Thai food and a perfect pint - fantastic.

Fantastic Thai Food and the bar staff were brilliant. Definitely worth a visit and we will be going back soon

It was a joy to visit this lovely pub again with a warm welcome from James. It was a good day when we stumbled a few years ago into this pub which has been renovated a few years back. Thank you.

Discovered this gem after asking a local person where we could get a drink. This person recommended The Hope Inn, they also said try Noiy’s Noodles there. All the staff were so helpful and kind. The place was spotlessly clean, The Thai food was amazing. Thank you James behind the bar and Noily, & Sinead the cooks. It also has a lovely garden.

Popped in into The Hope as we had been sitting outside at The Waterfront (2min walk) where we had lovely cocktails but as it got a bit chilly and as they were completely full inside, the owner recommended The Hope Inn, we were pleasantly surprised, very clean, staff very friendly basically a great pub. It was nice to be able to finish the evening off in a nice warm pub, would recommend cocktails on the Waterfront watching the sunset then The Hope Inn and if you fancy some food it looked very nice, we took some stir fry home for later which was very tasty. We all had a Great day thank you

We popped into The Hope Inn for a quick drink on a Tuesday lunchtime. It's a lovely pub with a traditional atmosphere but a modern vibe. We settled ourselves in by the open fire (it was freezing outside!) and ordered our drinks. The rioja was great. Andy served us and was so friendly and chatty. We got talking about the local area and he gave us some tips on where to go and what to see. Spent a very pleasant hour shooting the breeze and enjoying the ambience of this lovely pub. Going back later for noodles in the adjoining restaurant and suspect we will be back on a regular basis. Thanks Andy...and best of luck with the book!!

Lovely pub . Excellent food choice. Nice ambience. Fair prices. Great choice of drinks. Reasonable prices.

We had a wonderful impromptu visit to this pub this evening and the food and service was amazing. Myself and my two Sons, 14 and 18 and my Daughter, 10 have been spending a few days here for the half term and decided to visit for dinner and drinks. The Thai food is a unique idea and it was delicious. The service from the lovely owner on the bar was great also. A lovely welcoming place with a great atmosphere thank you for a nice evening.

Three of us had lunch in the Hope Inn ordering our food from Noiy's. My prawn with cashew nut rice was really tasty. Good sized prawns and plenty of fresh ingredients. A filling meal. Costs £12 rather than the £10 on the online menu but a good meal for the price. The pub is quite tired and needs a facelift. The staff were friendly and pleasant as was the man who I assume was the landlord. I saw the garden through the window, though it was too cold to sit outside, it looked very pleasant.

Tried the take away from Noiy's as we love Thai food. They “say” that theirs is Thai Street food in some of their advertising. Well this is as far away from Thai food as we are geographically to Thailand itself! Make no mistake, this is just a basic take-away Noodle Bar. Also the food had a high salt content. Authentic Thai food is all about herbs and spices. The limited menu has no flexibility to cope with special requests. I asked for the stir fried veg without the noodles. They couldn’t do that. Why? Because that dish is 90% noodles and 10% veg. So, don’t insult your tastebuds here if you are a lover of Thai food. Please note that this is a review on the Thai take-away only; we didn't venture into the pub.

We had originally set out to eat at the waterfront restaurant. We found the waterfront to be very busy and noisy and like our custom wasn’t particularly wanted with only the offer of a table directly in the sunlight, we didn’t find this to be inviting at all and so made our way back up the road to stumble across this lovely looking little pub. We realised there was hope after all! The staff were fantastic throughout, couldn’t have helped us more and were so attentive without being over bearing. With it being beautiful weather we sat in the beautiful garden in a nice shady spot which was lovely and quiet, it was so relaxing. We had a Thai lunch which was 10/10 really reasonably priced and quite a novelty really! The whole ambience was absolutely lovely, so comfortable and friendly. If we ever come back to Hythe we’ll definitely come here again. If you’re thinking about visiting this pub, please do, it’s so worth it and everyone is so lovely. Thank you all and keep up the good work

We've been here a few times and have sat in the garden each time. The garden is lovely with flowers all round, and plenty of space. The drinks are reasonably priced and the service is great - friendly and speedy. The food offered is from Noiy's Noodles which looks next door but is under the same ownership. We asked a couple of members of staff what they liked off the food menu as we were stuck for choice, and they both gave us their favourite options and answered any questions we had. We both LOVED the food and can't wait to go back. Would definitely recommend this place for a nice relaxing drink and bite to eat. If stuck for choice on food... Pad Kra Pao (chicken)!

can`t eat with mask on as some of the wingers are saying anyway noodles taste like rice and sticky . beer tastes like old tea. just like when i was in jungle

Complete absence of Covid compliance. Staff not wearing masks, customers wandering about unmasked and unchallenged.My wife said to the bar staff you do know you should be wearing masks, to which the female staff member just replied “should we be wearing masks?”.Left as felt unsafe. Took home some noodles from their Thai take away that was attached and it was OK. Pad Thai quite dry.

John, Noiy, and Poppy make you feel relaxed and at home in their pub and garden and takeaway Thai restaurant. Excellent drink choices and a yummy adaptable Thai menu. All served by friendly and relaxed staff. The best and freshest local Thai food with authentic spices and dishes. The large garden with tables and cabins and a separate smoking area is very well laid out. Short walking distance to the seafront, and easy to take takeaway down to the beach. Good safety measures, no concerns whatsoever. If we could come every week we would!

We went to The Hope Inn tonight (6 of us). Buying 6 doubles each round @ £58 we were having a good time, laughing and joking. The bartender came over and complained that we were too noisy! So we left, we would of had at least 4 more drinks. There was only 4 other people in the pub at the time!! So I would recommend The 3 Mariners about the corner. Very friendly staff and a much better atmosphere!

We went to have a Noiy’s Noodles which was excellent but so was the service from The Hope! Fantastic! Thank you

Great little find, very friendly pub with a Thai noodle bar attached. Very nice upgraded pub with friendly staff, would highly recommend

I have had quite a bit of contact with various members of staff at the Hope Inn, including the manager. They have always been friendly, helpful and polite. I have no experience of the food. However, the atmosphere in the beer garden at the back has always seemed pleasant and friendly.

what a little find this was! Visited Hythe with family & friends for the first time & came across this pub after a long walk in the very hot sun. The staff were so attentive, warm & kind. Food is served by the noodle place next door, which was so tasty & authentic. The owner is so lovely, she spent some time to talk to us & fuss over our little boy.Will definitely visit when we're in town next!

I've been a great fan of Noiy's lovely Thai food for some time and now she's brought it to The Hope it's just as lovely. During the current lockdown I ordered a takeaway by phone and when I got there, lovely food smells greeted me. Noiy's menu and cooking are just as good, the welcome just as warm. One of a kind.

This pub has new owners who have refurbished it to a very high standard. They serve Thai street food which is cooked fresh while you have a drink at the bar. Food is reasonably priced and of a very good standard, coming in standard and large portions. We had chicken and cashew stir fry, and chicken satay, both of which were filling and delicious. We ate at a table in the bar. Service for both food and drink was very efficient. Everyone is very friendly. Can highly recommend.

Amazing re-furb of the Hope Inn in Hythe. Great to see some new life put into a local pub. The decor is so a total success, so much lighter and the experience is only improved by the option to feast on Noi's noodles. Definitely a venue to re-discover!

Poor bar service: slow and haphazard. A completely ludicrous “system” for ordering food: join a queue, wait for the person in front of you to have their order cooked before your order is even taken then wait for your order to be cooked before you can return to your table. That’s a good 20 minutes’ process per person so multiply your wait by the number of people ahead of you. The food, when you finally get it is bland in the extreme. A great big rethink is required here.

indifferent staff girl is a sales preventitive officer ! cold only warmth is the fruit machine ; now changed hands hope woman not still working there !!

It was a very wet Saturday night and we were the only customers, nice comfy feel to the restaurant and bar. Food was very nice 😋 loved the garlic mushrooms for our starters. Would definitely visit again

Came in because this was the closest to where we are staying. One of the best chance encounters we’ve ever made. The welcome was warm and the service prompt. When it comes to the food, well what can I say. All fresh cooked and generous portions. I had the steak and kidney pudding and it was probably the best I’ve had ever (don’t tell the wife though). Everybody, kids and adults were more than happy with their choices. Prices are reasonable too. Worth seeking this place out for the experience.

perfect service, excellent food, friendly atmosphere, staff ready to exchange needed information. Staff very capable to deal with allergies that are uncommon

We called in today for lunch and had a lovely meal and excellent service. The menu was varied, catering for all tastes, between us we had steak, pan fried tuna, scampi, steak and kidney pudding, and oven baked cod. The food was fresh, well cooked, and reasonably priced, we will definitely be returning.

Me and my partner regularly visit with our kids we have 8 between us and we are made to feel very welcome by Steve and the team. Very unfair review that has been given recently food is good music is good company is good. Love love this pub

I've read a recent review saying this pub isn't kid friendly and there's other places that are...really? I have 2 young children that I bring in this pub regularly and are ALAWYS made to feel welcome it's known as the ONE pub in hythe that is kid friendly the Mariners don't even allow children and the other pubs all have time restrictions of when children should be out but the hope in is the only one who doesn't! If people want to go for a drink it doesn't matter if the pub is empty or not ur children shouldn't be running around like it's some sort of play ground it's a PUB! there's a park over the road! Makes me cross as I've been coming in here for years and both land lord and land lady are so lovely and so are the bar staff! If people can't parent there children in an adult environment (after all it is a pub) and then get funny when someone asks you not to let them run around then that's there problem not yours.

Every time I’ve gone in this pub with my kids I’ve not felt welcome and the last time was the last straw because my little one was just walking around quietly with his big sister the bar lady said can you not let them I said no one is in here it’s empty she said yes but someone might be in soon!

had a weekend away in Hythe....looking for dog friendly place to eat and found the "The Hope Inn". Met with friendly service and a lovely cosy warm pub feel....ordered some food and it was bloody delicious....would definitely recommend.....

Been back again as the last time was so good, and again not disappointed still stick to the fact that its the best pub in Hythe food, great staff amazing landlord and lady can't do enough for u 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone!

Visited in the afternoon for a cup of tea, not too bad, but when we returned for an evening meal, we felt that we weren't too welcome. Didn't enjoy the food, and didn't stop long. Will not be visiting again

My wife and I were on a 5 day coach holiday staying in a local hotel .The food was so bad in the hotel that we and six other of our fellow travelers decided to dine here.Glad we did.great food great hospitality would recommend thi pub/restaurant to anyone

Me and my folks stayed at the Stade Court hotel down the road and the food there is rubbish.

What a treat to walk into this pub and find such a friendly atmosphere. We were staying up the road and went out for a walk, on the way back to our hotel we popped in here for a drink. A lovely old pub, with a restaurant and good staff ,good service and excellant food, we ate here for 2 nights the food was that good. Well presented, good portions and tasty food...

I had the half rack of ribs with chips and a side salad and I totally recommend it, I do think the full rack would be to much, atmosphere is great not to busy or noisy, we were hear later in the evening from about eight, staff are really polite and welcoming, definitely recommend, also disabled people can access the front of the restaurant if needed

We went here with a few friends for an evening meal and the food was amazing! The staff were so friendly too. Definitely recommend so worth the money. We had two wheelchair users and accessibility was fantastic. There is a disabled entrance and disabled facilities.

Avoiding the chilly and uninviting hotel bar nearby, my wife and I opted to pop in to the Hope. What a good decision. Lovely old pub, a little tired around the edges but cosy and inviting, with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Music was pleasant but not too imposing - a place to have a nice drink and relax.

Dog friendly , lovely owners and very attentive. Very friendly locals pub with great food . We ate in there 2 nights had steak , burger fish and chips all were tasty and would go again when we’re in the area , bonus with 80s music playing in the background.

Quite tasty for our first Christmas lunch of the season. The Hythe Art groups annual get together. Good company, a determined host, three courses plus coffee and mince pies. Lots of reminiscing, to accompany the four choices on offer for each course. Steve the landlord, keeping the courses flowing, everyone enjoyed themselves.

Called in on the off chance of getting a coffee and checking the place out. Were met by an extremely friendly and helpful young lady behind the bar. Having checked the restaurant part out we decided to stay for lunch, and were not disappointed. We enjoyed a Sunday roast which looked good on the plate and tasted even better, and it was hot. Not over priced at all and the spotted dick pudding was lovely, but very filling! Restaurant side is very modern compared to the pub side, but we were treated very well and would certainly go back if we are ever in the area again.

Went into the Hope inn on Monday stayed for a few drinks severed by landlord. Returned Tuesday had a few more drinks served by a lovely young lady right glass for our gin and tonics all ways pleased to help so stopped and had food. returned Wednesday for a few more drinks Severed by a young lady that made us feel that she did not wont to be there, was charged 10% more for the round off drinks than we had been charge in the past 2 days pointed this out and the young lady she called the landlord that said it was correct as the young lady was his daughter that was no surprise to us, we have to ask if that was the correct price why did he not charge us that on Monday. Having spent £100.00 + on each of the other 2 days we where intending to stay for a few drinks. Had the one over charge round and left.

Landlord and land lady are amazing staff are lovely food is really good and although it may be quiet at times I would rather that than a busy pub full of swearing full of idiots and being made to feel like u want to leave! May not be the busiest of businesses but they are definitely doing something right that the others aren't!

I love traditional English pubs with character and a friendly welcome as opposed to soulless, plastic, conveyor belt bars which seem to abound these days, and this is certainly one of them. Food was excellent. My partner had a steak and kidney pie which she said was one of the best she'd ever tasted. My tuna and Greek salad was very tasty and my son's burger was thick and juicy.........….all eaten in their suntrap beer garden. We will be back.

We were on the way to the sea to have our picnic before our swim with our two grandsons and their Mum and Dad and just had to have a drink first. We were given a very warm welcome and enjoyed delicious cooling drinks with crisps but our dear grandsons were hungry so two bowls of chips were ordered. And aren't we all glad? They were delicious and nothing was too much trouble. So thank you dear lady for looking after us all so very well.

Excellent food, helpful and friendly owners. Very good value. Nice relaxed atmosphere. check opening hours as no food available late Sunday or Monday.

Had a great meal in restaurant very friendly and relaxing atmosphere various selection of meals on menu they had specials board looking forward to another visit

Had a nice Sunday lunch here today. Yes, the decor is a bit dated and the food was perfectly acceptable rather than spectacular, but the staff were friendly, the restaurant was cool and spacious on a hot day and the price was reasonable. The waitress apologised for the wait for our lunch when it was served ( about 20 minutes) - which considering our hour wait the night before at another local pub restaurant was acceptable and we appreciated the (unprovoked) apology.

My wife and I had an enjoyable meal here a couple of years ago - so decided to visit again for Sunday Lunch with our family. We were not disapointed! Good food at reasonable prices and really friendly, welcoming service. Also despite being Bank Holiday weekend there was plenty of free on street parking outside.

Googled pubs on Hythe sea front and it led us here. Food was fab. Home cooked ham for ham egg and chips and it was plentiful and delicious. Ribs were good. Oven roasted cod was fabulous. 😊

Had a lovely time at the weekend, food was lovely but the best bit was that the land lady and land lord were so welcoming it made for a very pleasant night. Thank you

We had a table for five booked last Friday evening having arrived for a weekend in Hythe from London. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a friendliness not often found in London. It was a brief of fresh air and the manager kept the drinks flowing for the few hours we had before we sat down for our meal. The food was lovely and fresh which was made even more enjoyable by the wonderful table service we were given.

My wife and I had a great evening dinner at The Hope Inn recently. She has to eat gluten-free but the Landlord - Steve - couldn't have done more to ensure that we both had very enjoyable meals. Highly recommend.

Our party of 30 friends were looking for a new restaurant for a Christmas lunch as the place we used to gather stopped doing food. After reviewing places on trip advisor and emailing asking if 30 could be accomadated and menu please we got down to about 6 venues suitable in the area.After visiting about 4is we decided on the Hope inn after a long chat with Steve the landlord. On the day we were made very welcome and our waitress, Page served us with warmth & a professional manner. The food was excellent and all the different choices looked delicious. 3 of the party needed special meals because of medical reasons & were well looked after. Steve the landlord made a few visits to make sure everything was alright.We found out afterwards that a member of staff was off sick,we would have never known! We were never made to feel rushed & a few of us didn't leave till after 4pm. Everything went so well & i cannot recommend this pub restaurant highly enough for warmth and service,a total revalation & i shall be going back often. Please don't expect a "chic"pub,it's tradional in it's appearance but look beyond that.

Had a lovely meal, food was great. Service was fantastic too. Would definitely recommend & come back.

Pub looks lovely from the outside but inside looks like it hasn't changed for 40+ years! There is character but not really in a good way and the loos are pretty bad. Had a meal but not impressed - specials looked tasty but my choice did not live up to the description and the tartare sauce was the cheapest ever, certainly not home made. Dessert was awful and had it deducted from the bill, but the 'Landlady' walked away as I was making my points about the meal, just saying that 'people come for miles to have this dessert and we sell lots of them'! Well it was so bland that I am not sure how to describe it, except inedible, which is why we sent it back! Could have been lovely and they have made an effort with the table decoration in the restaurant, but the food and restaurant service was very poor.

Been to this pub a few times over the years,just for a beer.Today went for a meal based on recent trip advisor reviews.Land Lord,really nice guy,obviously likes an on going drink.Loos,ok ish.Drinking area,hasn't changed,since ever.Main meal,oven baked cod,dry,lyonnaise potatoes...not!! Ribeye ok,had better...at home!! Lemon meringue pie.Easily and without doubt if bias,the worst ever.It really annoys me that pubs think they can do average (at best)and think people will come and enjoy.No wonder pubs are going under.Yes I'm fussy,because I can cook better meals than I eat out most of the time.

2nd time i have reviewed this pub. pls anyone visiteds Hythe please go to the hope inn. not just for the good beer. but for the food too. this chef has got it too a tea.. the hope inn in hythe kent is the best place in hythe for a good meal.. ...

Very warm welcome,fabulous food well presented and good value for money. We had tuna steak which was tasty and the steak was cooked to perfection and was very tender. The staff were very friendly too. Highly recommended.

My girlfriend and I decided on a whim to have a meal out here on our break from Northampton as I am originally from Hythe and had heard good things before. We were not disappointed! Outstanding service from both the man and the lady behind the bar, couldn't do enough and the food was just as good, if not better. As a young couple who are massive foodies, we have had our fair share of pub meals and have both agreed that this is among the best! The portions were extremely generous and the quality of the food was worth every penny (which we must say was a great price). We couldn't not give a little tip at the end which was fully deserved. We will definitely be visiting again and we fully recommend this to others. Thank you to the Hope Inn for a lovely evening.

i want to give this young chef a big shout out. his roasts are top class. but what i why i want to give this chef a big shout up. is because of his full rack Ribs. some pubs and restaurants try and do it how it is done in the usa. but the hope inn in hythe does the best full rack ribs. this young chef has does his home work with these ribs.. i am a chef

This lady can cook! Her baked cod dish was superb and I would gladly eat it every day, no really I'm not joking but you must really try it for yourselves. We were a party of six and ate in the garden as it was such a lovely day. So glad this little pub/restaurant was recommended to us, will definitely visit many times more.

Well we popped into this lovely old pub . Well we received a nice welcome from the land lady. The building has changed over the years as in the front door orientation and an extension st the gable end. Great beer lovely atmosphere.

We have just returned from having Sunday lunch and it was an absolute joy. We were the first to arrive as we prefer to eat early and the restaurant looked beautiful and pristine. We sat down and within minutes were shown the Menu which gave a good selection.

Would recommend the steak and kidney pudding huge portion well cooked, husband had mixed grill huge not for the faint hearted, daughter had the burger again she said it was one of the nicest burgers she had eaten. Well priced, friendly pub would go again for sure.

Home cooked food well cooked and presented. Two real ales were available - Greene King IPA & Gadds No. 5. The food arrived promptly. We both had roast meals with meat accompanied by brochilli, runner beans, carrots, Yorkshire pudding and roast tatties. Good atmosphere.

We wanted an evening meal and fancied fish.The tuna was very good, but they had just run out of skate. My husband asked if they would have skate available the following evening and the landlord said they would make sure there would be. So the next night, one very happy husband.The food was very good, the service excellent, and the atmosphere in the bar was very friendly

Why say to 1 customer that you don't have any stemmed beer glasses & then give 1 to another customer

We just wanted a quick snack and a drink and popped into The Hope Inn. It suited the purpose very well and the hosts were very helpful. It is in a handy position between the Royal Military Canal and the beach promenade.

Fancied scampi and chips and a beer in Hythe last week and visited The Hope Inn which had been recommended by friends. The scampi and chips was awful. Served with an old style salad and garden peas, which were dry. The chips were too plentiful and like cardboard and the plate was overloaded. The scampi may have been OK but it was like all convenience packaged food.If you want a good fish lunch , go to the restaurant on the seafront at the bottom of Stade Street where you will pay a bit more but the differences are huge.

We had a lovely meal, the atmosphere was great and the barman who also served us our food was fantastic, couldn't do enough for us, well done

Most of the pubs in hythe have exactly the same rather drab, old fashioned decor and this is no exception. It could do with sprucing up a bit but the food is good and the staff are welcoming. There is a nice garden area. The food is always pretty good with a varied menu and they have a good selection of real ales to keep my husband happy.

Visited this pub for the first time today for a meal it was very friendly and we were made welcome. We had our meals which were excellent the main meal portions were very good and the quality of food superb service was very good. Although this was our first meal at the Hope Inn it will not be our last .

Popped in with the family and friends for a few drinks. Beer garden is spacious and nicely maintained. Very friendly service at the bar. The barman was friendly and chatty as he served the drinks. Nice way to spend an hour. We didn't eat there but the restaurant sections looks nice and clean with a few choices on the menu.

We popped in here on our 1st night at the hotel within walking distance & it is a lovely pub that does lovely meals & has a just as lovely back garden, lol.Steve & Paula are really helpfull for local knowledge.

Local to the stade court hotel on business. Walked down the road to the hope that was local. Ordered a meal and what can I say. Spent £80 in posh restaurant on food and have home cooked meal at fraction of price at the hope. Back on business soon.. coming here to eat

We like to have our family Christmas meal here. The staff are great, the food is great and everyone is always happy. The place is always decorated nicely and everyone is welcome.

Called in on a Wednesday night for a meal, we were the only three people eating. Dining room is nicely presented and very clean. We were made to feel very welcome by the barman. Food was enjoyable and good good portion sizes. Reasonably priced and beer very good. Lots of banter with barman and regular Alan, all in all an enjoyable evening, thank you

I ate hear as part of a 'meeting/social' with some local residents that had been here before and recommended it. It's a good quality traditional pub that may seem imposing to start with as the locals clearly have their seats at the bar; however, it was actually quite welcoming here when you got chatting to them.The menu is quite simple and traditional but the food that arrived was good quality and good tasting. The service was very good as well, especially as it was just the landlord doing so as well as manning the bar.

We were staying at The Stade Court Hotel and didn't fancy the bar there, so dropped in at The Hope Inn both nights of our stay in Hythe (which was a couple of hundred yards from our hotel). We didn't eat there, but saw some plates going by, which looked good. The customers and staff at The Hope Inn are extremely friendly and we were very happy having a couple of drinks there both nights of our stay in Hythe. Next time, we will definitely eat there.

Visited for food as staying nearby at hotel which is expensive. Lovely old fashioned pub with separate eating area if you want. Good choice of food and not just chips! Fresh home cooked food while we waited. Was worth it. My partner had liver and bacon on a bed of mash, fresh vegetables came separate and a gravy boat full of onions too. Being an ex butcher and loving food in general, he said it was cooked perfectly. Piping hot too.I am less adventurous, having the cajun chicken, vegetables and a jacket instead of chips, which they changed with no problems. Again piping hot and full of flavour. Portions are generous, saw others peoples food coming out, fish was massive and not frozen.Friendly and varied customers, local and visitors. Very reasonable prices too.Shame we were only visiting the area. Hope to come back again, would certainly eat here again. Recommend. They do Sunday lunch to, booking advisable.

This was near to a place we were staying and when every thing else was closed we stumbled upon the hope beer was good and the service friendly.

I'm sure this is a nice local pub, for the regulars. But we were visitors looking for somewhere to eat, which was just down the road from where we were staying, there was no menu outside so we went in to look at menu, I don't want to be critical but it wasn't to our taste not very exciting, basic pub grub. Felt the girl behind the bar was a little aggressive to us and pushy about booking a table as she informed us that they had a party of 6 coming in that evening. Ok not sure, was that to inform us they were going to be busy then. Anyway we didn't book a table, left feeling slightly bemused.

We called in here for dinner one evening and were pleasantly surprised by the good range of real ales and decent wine. There is an extensive menu with a mixture of down to earth pub grub and some more elaborate dishes. We both went for the former and were blown away by how well cooked and presented it was. I wish we lived nearer but were just passing through on our way to France.

Back in Hythe again to visit family.Headed back to the Hope after such a good experience earlier this year. Turned up as party of 8 of us including children. Sat in the wonderful garden at the rear of the pub which was bathed in beautiful sunshine. Ordered a variety of main courses, (actually all different) including children’s meals and the food was again amazing. On a very busy day, when the garden was packed, the food arrived beautifully cooked and quickly. Really impressed with the charming waitress and nothing was too much trouble. Food and all the drinks and the bill was less than £80.00. Can not be beaten for value for money!!!!!

Six of us ate in the restaurant and we had a very nice meal on the Friday evening, it was so good that we thought we would eat there again on the Saturday. But we were disappointed to find the place was closed. It was still closed on the Sunday. Is this Inn still in business?

Found this by chance and glad we did, food was excellent my hubby had the Gammon and said it was the best he had in a long time. Polite staff and a warm welcome. Outside garden too which is great if you have children.

We stumbled across The Hope Inn last night and what a good find. Can recommend the food and atmosphere there. Staff very welcoming and attentive.