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Nº 114 in 415 in Tunbridge Wells

Nº 9 of 15 Italian in Tunbridge Wells

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Lovely food, nice pub. Limited on drinks - only bitter was IPA, only rose fizz, no light ale

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Karen Farrant . 2024-08-15

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The food is at 1 star because I didn't have any so do not take that any other way than what I've said. The Bar staff were friendly and efficient in clearing tables. It was a flying visit but was a memorable one and will certainly be back there in the near future.

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Nyall Morrow . 2024-07-21

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Service was okay, but the food was a little poor. Was luke warm and just a little dry and bland.

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Peter H . 2024-06-08

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Nice pub restaurant, I loved my burger and chips.

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Glyn Sweet . 2024-05-07

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Great local pub with the best pizza in the area. It's only the Sheppard neame beer that is meh. Guinness on draught though is my go to when I see spitfire at the pump.

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Stuart Smith . 2024-04-09

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Lovely pub, lovely staff, great pizza!

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anotherthistle 2 . 2024-03-09

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Outstanding pub, very friendly staff, very friendly locals. Alban the landlord is an absolute gent and is very accommodating. The food is lovely. Always a good atmosphere.

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Geoff Bichard . 2024-01-19

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Really friendly atmosphere. Food was amazing. Very accommodating.

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Charlotte Elizabeth Franklin . 2024-01-03

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A delicious Sunday lunch. The team were superb and the food delicious. We will certainly return the next time we are in Kent!

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Laura Broxton . 2023-12-04

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The Imperial is due a bit of a rave. I don't think you could pretend it's fine dining. It does pizza and pasta and a small selection of other Italian dishes. The service is friendly and accommodating, the pizzas are excellent and the prices are reasonable. If you were going to go to Pizza Express, Zizzi, Bella Italia or the like and want somewhere better this is definitely it. My son and I had a really good evening. We'll be back. Probably quite regularly.

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Jonathan K . 2023-11-24

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Thank you for your welcome. Very good food.

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Maison Lemery . 2023-11-17

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Went to local church then a meal at the Imperial. We had a fabulous meal and the service was brilliant. We are moving to the street opposite so will become our local.

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MikeSeasider . 2023-08-26

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Food here is awesome, loved there Italian Sunday roast.

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Paul . 2023-07-03

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An absolute gem of a pub. Great food, lovely atmosphere, and a laid back vibe to match.

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David Farrant . 2023-06-26

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On a recent visit, we had burger, pizza and drinks, good quality food, great service and atmosphere will visit again. Paid cash and had a dine in meal.

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Bob Dole . 2023-06-20

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Great service, friendly staff. Good size portions of excellent taste and quality. I can certainly vouch for the cheesy garlic bread, pizzas, and chicken Milanese

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Michael W . 2023-06-10

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Excellent friendly and welcoming pub. Great atmosphere and very well kept bar. Good selection of well cooked food. I can certainly recommend this pub.

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RayB07 . 2023-05-29

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The only decent 'pub' in Southborough. Went in on Friday evening and very busy. Staff were prompt and friendly and good atmosphere.

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Adrian Walker-Reilly . 2023-05-12

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It's OK we had a meal serve wrong drinks food not great. Not a place I will revist

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Kelly Gaston . 2023-05-08

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We visited on a Saturday afternoon where there was a lovely laid -back atmosphere, good food, great service with a smile and loved the wine bottle chandelier!

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Laura C . 2023-04-23

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If Heineken made pubs, this would be it.

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Graeme Lipschitz . 2023-03-31

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Lovely pub with a good atmosphere, used the function room. Good ales.

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Damon Crittenden . 2023-02-27

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Dropped by for lunch for the second time. Pub has a lot of character and looks like it was built around the 1900s. Many original fittings and suberbly and lovingly restored. Food is served in an annex with about 6 tables. Had a pizza which could have come out of Naples. Chewy with the freshest of ingredients. The Mrs had the duck confit and was as crisp as anything. The chef certainly knows his stuff. Portions were huge and had no space for desserts. Pub has a beer garden at the back and there is free parking. Staff were a cheery lot. I will be back.

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TJSTW . 2023-02-23

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Popped in for a quick drink, friendly staff, good atmosphere. Shame they only Whitstable Bay beer on pump. Hopefully, they will have something else later.

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Paul Russell . 2023-02-21

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Food is great, drink is. The service was Reay good and the whole atmosphere makes it one of the very best pubs.

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Christopher Stevenson . 2023-02-13

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Our local - excellent choice of beers and very good pub food!! Recommended!!

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Dave Adkin . 2023-01-16

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Nice pub for a drink. Friendly staff. Food needs improvement. The Sunday roast tasted like everything came from a frozen from a packet. Would be great to see an improvement and to give a 5 star review soon.

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P E . 2023-01-08

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Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and the food is outstanding for what you'd expect from pub grub. Top notch

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Rob Humpage . 2022-12-31

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Good food and friendly service. Poor selection of real ales.

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Wayne Rhodes . 2022-12-28

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Really great local pub with a good range of beers and exceptionally good, freshly-cooked food.

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John & Clare Neville . 2022-12-21

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Great pub even if one can't drink they do a lovely cup of coffee. Pizzas are popular. Master Brew real ale, suddenly far more drinkable than pre covid days.

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Andrew Stuart . 2022-10-14

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This place used to be somewhere I would avoid, but we recently revisited to meet some friends. The transformation of this place is incredible, newly decorated, great staff and the food was amazing, pizzas to die for. Worth a visit

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Mark Duke . 2022-09-23

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Lovely pub, amazing food duck and potatoes were so crispy, waited a little while for food.

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Lily T . 2022-08-29

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Early weekday evening, nice and quiet. Good choice of beers, ciders and other alcoholic drinks. Nice beer garden at rear. Staff very pleasant and attentive.

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David Dark . 2022-08-13

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Food was amazing and staff were so friendly

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Janice Wells . 2022-06-17

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Excellent meal Very cold beers Careful attention. I always repeat when I travel to my daughter's house. open terrace

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Jeannette carolina Hernandez . 2022-05-17

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Only had coffee and chips there but menu and food being served to others looked good.

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Barbara Traveller . 2022-05-13

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Friendly local, not huge selection of beer and no Laphroaig 🥃, but great outdoor garden

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Gus Ferguson . 2022-04-24

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Nice friendly pub with good decor

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Matt Fermor . 2022-04-21

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Nice friendly pub with great service. Did not have food but from what I saw it looked amazing.

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Doug Mcclean . 2022-04-20

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Very nice and polite staff, great service and very good food . 1st time of going there. Recommended will go back.

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Stuart B . 2022-04-02

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Great atmosphere, good beer and food

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Kelly Brown . 2022-02-27

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Went for a last minute Sunday lunch and found them very accommodating. The food is superb. I had the confit duck served with garlic and herb potatoes. The skin was crispy and delicious and the flesh just fell off the bone and the potatoes were crispy and delicious too. Also there was a friendly, lively atmosphere and friendly staff. I can definitely recommend this pub.

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Ashley Cole . 2022-02-20

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Great food, good prices, really friendly and helpful staff

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Eamonn Harper . 2022-02-13

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There's good food, it's clean and tidy, the staff are friendly and the prices are sensible.

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Philip Lee . 2022-01-16

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Good food, good service, good atmosphere.

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Jon . 2021-11-07

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Good old English fryup breakfast. Loved it

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Naeem Chaudhry . 2021-10-17

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Great atmosphere people friendly .had a great night out with friends .

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carol tompkins . 2021-10-16

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I asked for a pint of the cheapest lager I gave the barman £5 he put it in the till and walked off. I asked him where my change was he told me that it was £5. I found out from another customer it wasn't the cheapest. When I challenged the barman he just shrugged his shoulders & walked off.

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Dave Roberts . 2021-10-08

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Nice atmosphere, good service & food, all at a sensible price. Highly recommend. Locals need to use this pub or it will be gone forever

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59dolly . 2021-09-22

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Great food great drink and excellent service. Awesomeness 👌

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Russell Davies . 2021-09-17

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Friendly staff , great food, enjoyed our evening with friendly people and their pets

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Christine Davies . 2021-09-17

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Friendly pub with amazing food!

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Dan Fisher . 2021-09-16

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Nice pub, good service. Nice light and airy space indoors, good size outdoor seating area mostly under cover. Selection of beers not really to my taste but I found something I enjoyed, I expect they're limited in their offerings by the brewery. Food was excellent, accommodated dietary requirements and provided lots of choice. Food came quickly and when it arrived it was delicious. Will be visiting again.

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James Cumbers . 2021-09-11

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First time coming here and was so happy with everything , the food was amazin!! so good I'm coming back this weekend, and staff were so helpful and friendly would highly recommend! :)

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Sarah . 2021-08-18

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Great little pub in southborough, thee food was quick and the service was good too. The drinks weren't bad either but I should hope so. They have covered the outside area with scaffolding to accommodate the covid dilemma, it's not the nicest Looking (bit picky) but certainly does the job .

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Neil Abel . 2021-08-14

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Friendly with a splendid pint of draught spitfire or two. Could have had Whitstable Bay. Many draught lagers etc.

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Andrew Stuart . 2021-08-01

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The friendliest welcome you could wish for - landlord Alban is a beautiful person and the food and atmosphere were as fabulous as always.

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Lisa Taylor . 2021-07-15

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If your local it is very welcome Where you can chill out

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Jason Edwards . 2021-07-08

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Staying at a nearby hotel (the hand and sceptre) was recommended here by the staff to watch the football, great pub glad for the recommendation. The staff were friendly and helpful will definitely stop by again when in the area. Thank you

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Philip Ashford . 2021-07-05

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Great food. Lovely pub with covered area outside and no issues to sit out the back with your dog.

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Liane Dell . 2021-05-28

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Great pub, good beers and good food too

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Giles Newman . 2021-05-26

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Not bad, beers tasted a bit washing up liquidy...interested to see if anyone else found the same. Tried 3 different ones too!

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Matt West . 2021-05-21

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Foods amazing , good atmosphere, service brilliant

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Tyler Bird . 2021-05-18

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Great pub, great staff and excellent food. Everything just works. Great place to go. Highly recommend.

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lewis baker . 2021-05-08

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excellent food.Very good an friendly staff.

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dean gutteridge . 2021-05-08

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Really friendly staff, accomodating and welcoming. Only stopped for one on a brief stop when passing through but well worth a stop.

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L Lau . 2021-04-18

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Lovely friendly experience. Lovely sheltered area now built over the garden with heating above each table. We had a group of six for a sit down meal and a few drinks. Really good food and reasonably priced, our only grumble would be the dessert menu that isn't really enticing for a cold April's night sat outside. A few hot desserts would be a lovely addition to the menu.. other than that we can't wait to visit again soon.

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gavin shelton . 2021-04-15

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Nice pub with decent food and a good garden even in the wet weather

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Connor Marsh . 2020-11-02

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Difficult times at the moment for pubs, but the beers are good (Shepherd Neame) and the food well prepared

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Philip Gooda . 2020-10-31

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Great food, pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff.

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L T D . 2020-10-07

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Ladies toilets need major attention. Mould is now visible on the restaurant side of the toilet wall. That said the staff and manager are very friendly and accommodating... just please , for the love of god sort out the 'Ladies' toilets... they are 'Ladies' not animals!

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Russell More . 2020-09-13

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The food is great, so we had to take advantage of the "eat out, to help out" The only reason its not a 5 star was the lack of atmosphere and this is purely down to lack of people. The staff are attentive and professional. Each time we have been, it has been an amazing experience. Highly recommend this place.

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Mark Watson . 2020-09-06

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Clean, smart, welcoming staff and Covid safe.

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John Lines . 2020-08-18

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So friendly place, very good food. Worth to come back

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Sebastian Karpinski . 2020-08-15

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Excellent food. Nice outside seating area. I look forward to coming back again soon.

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Amy Juden . 2020-08-06

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Great local with friendly staff

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Russell Taylor . 2020-07-16

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Good small pub. Surprisingly good food and we were able to book a spot in view of the TV for the rugby with an hour or so's notice on England game day. Dogs welcome!

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The Albionist . 2020-03-04

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Drank there years ago when back place all done up but beer still good, nice atmosphere, good place for a beer and food.

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Shaun osborne . 2020-02-06

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Nice atmosphere . Definitely a gastro pub .food ok could be more choice. Homemade burger was excellent though

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Pauline Barker . 2019-12-24

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Very nice place. Great beer garden. And it has parking. 5☆

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B Kola . 2019-11-17

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Really nice, home-cooked Italian food (pizzas and pie were great!). Bit of a mixed setup in traditional pub and restaurant and the homemade Nutella ice cream wasn't to our taste...great for the price though and real quality food

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damienandliz . 2019-09-22

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Main meal excellent. Desert not bad, but not exceptional. Staff friendly and efficient.

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Colleen Broomberg . 2019-09-15

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Alessandro and his team created a fantastic buffet for my father-in-law's wake and nothing appeared to be any trouble at all. The food was absolutely delicious and plenty of it too. If you are looking to organise a function on Southborough The Imperial is highly recommended!

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Stephen B . 2019-09-13

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Dirty inside and out. Chef on holiday so no food. Barmaid very rude to customers. She called the police on a young family as the parents had brought some chips for there little boy. We felt so sorry them certainly wouldnt reccomend it to anyone. The place needs a good clean and the barmaid was left on her own with no help so I think that's why she was so obnoxious to customers. Theres a much nicer pub up the road who serve good food and are friendly

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darren marsh . 2019-08-24

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The fish stew is absolutely fabulous. Delicious home cooked food and lovely staff.

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Angela de cook . 2019-08-18

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Excellent service, food and atmosphere... Lovely venue for meeting family and friends.

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Ron Simmons . 2019-08-11

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Quiet, very pleasant surroundings, conveniently placed for access to/from London or M25.

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Vivienne Young . 2019-08-06

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As per usual the Imperial doesn't disappoint. Lovely and welcoming, to us and our 2 dogs who drag us in there they like it so much! The atmosphere is cosy, the food and drink is great as is the service. We love it there.

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Claire Hayhurst . 2019-08-01

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Amazing Italian food and great atmosphere

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Claire Campbell . 2019-07-04

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What a gem! Found refuge whilst our kids went to their prom. As we didn't know the area, we just went to the nearest pub. So glad we did. Absolutely delicious food and lovely, friendly staff. The apple doughnuts were exquisite! I would return every week but sadly we live in Ashford, so it's just too far to come. On the other hand.....those apple doughnuts.....

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Kathrin Davies . 2019-06-26

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Fantastic pub in a small village in the very green region of Kent. Friendly and helpful staff. Run by an Italian, you can enjoy dishes from both traditions. Good beers. Nearby is Hever Castle, which was the residence of Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII. Super recommended for an alternative itinerary.

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A T . 2019-06-20

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Not eaten here before. I’d driven past it for years thinking It was simply a pub, Then I read on TA that this place had a great Italian menu. Well they’re right! I am not entirely on board with the decor. We were a table of 4 food lovers. We were seated to the side of the bar in a tiny dining area. But when the food arrived we didn’t care. It was delicious! The seafood pasta, carbonara and cod loin were all fresh, wholesome and consumed with pleasure. Two of us had the Arancini to start. My only criticism was that these were very filling, perhaps a bar snack size so we were quite full already before the main course arrived! Our waitress, a Sicilian herself, provided good food recommendations. The service was attentive without being distracting - water was replaced on the table without asking - for me a sign of care and genuine hospitality, Well Done The Imperial. We do have two vegans in the family who weren’t with us the night we visited the Imperial. I am not certain there is sufficient choice on the current menu to return with our full family but for the four non vegans in the family this is a great choice. In balance, a vegan friend has since told me that the Imperial will go out of their way to cater for them when they visit with friends. So no need to avoid but perhaps not a first choice.

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benhall12016 . 2019-06-08

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As usual, had a good meal here. Great mussels and delicious tiramisu. Good pub atmosphere and efficient service.

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Linda Finn . 2019-05-23

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Fantastic pub run by a very friendly Italian family, the food is fantastic. Great decor inside and really nice garden. Very good beer on tap, I've never had a bad pint here!

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Ralphy illeffects . 2019-05-06

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I have been to The Imperial Pub many times and have always had a lovely experience, they serve decent beers, lagers and ales and the Italian food the serve is delicious, the staff are always very attentive and the place is lovely and clean, I can highly recommend one of the specials pizzas they serve called 'Tom's Special' I believe its named after one of the OAP's who frequent the pub, definitely worth a try. I will be returning, Thankyou once again.

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DaveyKent . 2019-05-05

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Fantastic meal as usual. Never disappointed.

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Catherine Hall . 2019-04-28

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Lovely food, good atmosphere, very friendly staff, a definite must if you visit southborough

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tyler bird . 2019-04-26

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Very nice pub . probably very busy during Evenings and Weekends .

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Robin Sturges . 2019-04-26

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My first visit after a long day working in a pub funnily enough. I was pleasantly surprised to find a proper old school boozer. Well kept beer and a friendly crowd. What more do you need? The food offering looks good from a glance at a chalkboard so I may well visit again for lunch.

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Callum Elcombe . 2019-03-30

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