The Leicester Arms Hotel Restaurant in Sevenoaks

Was so lovely booked an extra night. Staff all friendly and helpful. Bed really comfortable. Restaurant menu, great options for the vegetarian which is a welcome change to what is frequently overlooked. 1st rate thank you Chefs. Special thanks to Edwin, your a star.

Really enjoyable, great Sunday roast, good value for money

Visited for breakfast. Excellent full English and friendly service. Not my first visit nor my last. Cosy, comfortable and relaxed.

Loved it here, a reassuringly old building with a good quality feel to the place and very quiet. So quiet when you walk around the village at night it’s almost pitch black! Rooms are kitted out nicely and the food is excellent.

Our first visit after the renovation. Much improved without removing features of the beautiful original building. Very busy (it was a Sunday) we enjoyed a small plate from the menu which was good. Tables are a little cramped and on this occasion most customers were accompanied by a dog/s. We like dogs but are not keen on eating with a dog a few inches from our food! (customers with dogs on laps) Would return but would be careful with seating arrangements.

Wow!! Possibly the best Sunday lunch I’ve had out ever with equally impressive service. The chef clearly takes a great deal of care in preparing the ingredients as everything was cooked perfectly and served piping hot, the roast beef was incredible! Highly recommended and will be returning as soon as possible to our new favourite country pub/restaurant.

A really cosy small hotel in the lovely village of Penshurst. Great location for exploring the local area which has much to offer. Friendly staff and the room was so comfortable! Amazing bed.

Alex was the perfect host and the food was spectacular! Best fish & chips, lightly breaded, mushy peas were flavorful and the atmosphere was comfy & casual. HIGHLY recommend!

I recently went for lunch at the Leicester Arms. This used to be a shabby establishment but has recently been beautifully refurbished. Upon entering the restaurant I was soon taken by the professionalism of the staff and the cleanliness of the place. They offer a £25 menu for two lunch courses which is ostensibly good value. However the food was a bad letdown. I had halibut which was hopelessly overcooked. Ordinarily I would have sent it back and moved to another restaurant but in Penshurst that is not an option. Our other courses were average, and we considered the chocolate dessert plan to be ‘bought’ rather than ‘fait maison’. They also served bottled water at room temperature, another bugbear of mine. Needless to say we won’t be back.

The food and service are excellent. The chef has taken traditional dishes and either put a new twist on them or created an outstanding version. The staff are all very friendly helpful and attentive. I cannot recommend the place highly enough - you won’t be disappointed.

We only came for lunch not to stay the night, sadly, but the service was great, the food was lovely, the atmosphere is really nice and the views are gorgeous.

The food here is absolutely beautiful! Honestly some of the best I've ever tasted. The staff are also very knowledgeable and passionate. I don't live locally, we were just passing by, but I'm already looking into a long weekend here just to enjoy the experience again. Wonderful place.

A great pub and beer garden. Lots of outdoor seating in sunny garden with plenty of sun umbrellas. Even had a small bar outside. Food looked great - although we just stopped for a beer on a country walk.

Walked for a quick lunch with dogs Recently refurbished Excellent friendly service from Max and team.

Stopped here to rest our weary feet from walking the Penshurst place, garden & estate. The atmosphere inside and in the garden is great, imprssive sellection of colectable china, cozy seating and a relaxed feel, friendly and attentive service. Spotless clean.No English pub food lovers will leave disappointed.

Fabulous pub, good people, great food and drink. Lovely clean well pub.

Met Austrian family members here for lunch and was not disappointed. The quality was excellent (I had the Tempura Battered Haddock and other members of our group had the Leicester Arms Chicken Caesar). In every case the comments were "delicious". The portions also were huge - too much for a couple of guests. The only reason that I didn't give this review 5 stars was because the service was a bit slow, not that it mattered to us as we had lots to talk about. Would we go again - definitely

Haven't used the hotel but the pub/restaurant is great. Highly recommend the roast. Service can be slow but I don't mind that on a lazy Sunday!

We booked the Leicester Arms for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday. The staff, especially Rihanna and Ed were very nice and helpful. We had our 2 dogs with us and they were made very welcome. It is a very dog friendly place with dogs allowed in the pub and garden. The food was delicious. I had cod with oyster tempura and my husband had the pork. Both were extremely tasty. Would definitely recommend.

Service was terrible, main guy didn’t want to know. We was in there a total of 2 and a half hours for 2 people. Starters came out 15 minutes after ordering and were great, mains came out 80-90 minutes after finishing the starters! Table next to us came in and ordered their food after we had finished our starters and their food came out 15 mins before ours. Also had to flag people down for a drink as well. Food was good but nothing special

We came here for a dinner. The service was lacklustre overall, and they do add 12.5% service automatically so you would expect outstanding service. Although the food wasn’t bad by any means, it definitely wasn’t worth £18+ for a main meal. The setting is lovely and the pub itself is lovely to sit in for a drink, I just don’t think it’s worth eating there at all. We did not stay in the inn so cannot review that.

Posh pub in a little village. Lost a star for expensive prices.

My sister-in-law, myself and my 5 month bubba dropped in for lunch yesterday and it was a brilliant experience. The team were super welcoming and accommodating with the pram, and helped us to a nice table in the corner where we could overlook the dining room, but also have a little bit of privacy for feeding. The food was excellent; we both had the chicken burger and we shared the focaccia to start and the cheesecake for dessert. All delicious and good portions for a reasonable price. The atmosphere and decor inside is lovely - the room is light filled yet cosy, and there are lovely little touches like fresh flowers on the tables and mismatched vintage crockery. We didn't dine outside but we could see there was a nice outdoor seating area should we have chosen to. Anja looked after us very well and was super attentive, and we also had a visit from the manager to check everything was okay and to just say hello which was a really nice touch. Will definitely go back soon, and tie it in with a visit to Penshurst Place which is just across the road!

My Dad and I visited for a Sunday roast as I’ve just come home from Australia. The food was absolutely flawless, tender beef and beautiful gravy - everything was so tasty and cooked to perfection. The outdoor terrace is so comfortable so we could bring our dog after our walk too. The service is fantastic, all of the servers are lovely, especially Annabel who was so friendly and welcoming - we can’t wait to come back for food again!

The best roast I’ve ever had in my 7 years living in this country. The lamb and the gravy were absolutely delicious!

Used to come here regularly and this was first visit with new owners. Staff nice, venue nice, food is a let down :(. £5 for a few salad leaves in a dessert bowl is a bit much.

Four ladies and I lunched yesterday having spent the morning at Penshurst Place and we are unanimous in thinking that we couldn't have received a better welcome from the patron and his staff. Such genuine friendliness which continued throughout our two hour visit cannot be taken for granted. Furthermore the food was superb special mention given to the padron peppers , king prawns and cured salmon.

We looked at the website before taking my 93 year old mother in law for lunch, we had seen the reviews which were very good. Sadly on arrival we found there were no disabled toilets. My mother in law was told she could “go through the gents” to get to the ladies, she used the first toilet she came to in the gents, she had been waiting some time. I felt it was humiliating for her. And was annoyed that it had not been on the website. Our lunch was good and the staff friendly.

Working lunch with fussy colleagues from the United States- they loved it ! Fabulous prawns and beef pie - all great quality and lovely waiting staff . Just slightly slow service as kitchen staff issue

Beautiful small country pub, quintessentially English. We stayed Friday & Saturday nights in the Lavender room - fresh crisp sheets, comfy bed, coffee machine in room, fluffy towels, rose framed view across the fields. The pub bar area is small but adequate, there is a fireplace area too. Staff and locals were very friendly. The restaurant and outdoor seating areas are larger and seem new and/or very well maintained. Food was terrific! Penshurst village is quiet and beautiful - very “olde worlde”. Would visit again in a heartbeat.

One of the best pubs in the area. Amazingly well fitted out with the new refurb. Great food, reasonably priced and very good staff, particularly Sophie who went above and beyond to sort out a small issue we had today. My only recommend would be to get some more alcohol free beers selection on board.

lovely pub great outdoors area car parking available, service really nice friendly

A beautiful boutique pub set in the historic rural village of Penshurst. The rooms are beautifully appointed and the beds luxuriously comfortable. All the staff were attentive without being intrusive. The restaurant is light and airy whilst the bar is warm and cozy. We had breakfast and evening.ealfor two days and all the food we had was delicious. Prices were very reasonable and portions were good. I would thoroughly recommend the Leicester Arms.

The Leicester Arms Country Inn in Penshurst, Tonbridge, offers an exceptional dining experience that perfectly blends rustic charm with gourmet excellence. From the moment you step into the cozy, inviting atmosphere, you know you’re in for a treat. The restaurant's ambiance is warm and welcoming, with a touch of elegance that makes it suitable for both casual meals and special occasions. The food at The Leicester Arms is nothing short of spectacular. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, which shine through in every bite. The menu offers a delightful variety of options, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. The starters are inventive and beautifully presented; I particularly enjoyed the goat cheese tartlet, which was a perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors. For the main course, the roasted lamb was a standout, cooked to perfection and served with a rich, flavorful jus and seasonal vegetables. The fish and chips, another classic, were impeccably done – crispy batter encasing tender, flaky fish, paired with thick-cut, golden chips. Vegetarian options are equally impressive; the wild mushroom risotto was creamy, aromatic, and utterly satisfying. The drinks menu complements the food wonderfully, offering a curated selection of fine wines, craft beers, and inventive cocktails. The house red wine was robust and well-rounded, an excellent pairing for the lamb. For a lighter option, the elderflower gin fizz was refreshingly delightful, making it a perfect aperitif. Service at The Leicester Arms is top-notch. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. Their recommendations were spot on, and they ensured that all our needs were met promptly and with a smile. In conclusion, dining at The Leicester Arms Country Inn is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The combination of exquisite food, excellent drinks, and superb service makes it a must-visit destination for anyone in the Tonbridge area. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this charming country inn promises a memorable culinary experience.

We dine hhere and it was lovely. We recommend it!

One of the best "Pub" meals I've had ! After a visit to Penshurst Place we went into the village. It has some stunning houses. The Leicester arms is in the middle of the village. The service and food was excellent. The staff friendly and attentive. We had the burger and chips, Perhaps I thought originally expensive for a pub burger but when it arrived thought it could have been more! Fantastic homemade burger with all the dressing. Beautifully cooked and presented. The Ales available were also well kept and a good choice. As a bonus a wine cellar to die for.

An excellent venue just next to Penshurst Place. The Restaurant is well kitted out,the staff are friendly and attentive and the food choices and quality were both excellent.

Bills come with 12.5% service charge added.

We were celebrating my husbands birthday and could not fault the food, service or the beautiful private dining room. The food was exceptional and the staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. All who attended were really impressed with the ambience, decor, food and service. Thank you for making my husbands birthday so special. We will be back and absolutely recommend to everyone.

Pub is gorgeous and absolutely LOVE the food. At this price point, not sure I've had better. Excellent wine list too - they offer a few glasses of fine wines with corovin at quite reasonable prices. FYI some of the photos and reviews on here relate to the 'old' pub, before the new management and renovation.

We had a wonderful weekend at the Leicester Arms. Great food, gorgeous beer garden, stylish rooms which had vibes of The Pig - heritage colour schemes, big free standing bath, ridiculously comfy bed. We love the sister pub The Talbot in SE London and it was lovely to get out of London for the weekend to try the Leicester Arms and I’m sure we’ll be back!

We spent a great couple of nights here. Visiting family. Excellent ambience and friendly staff.

What a great mid week meal with friends. First time here and welcomed by pleasant and funny owner. Enjoyed a few starters to share with fantastic scallops! I had a huge fish and chips and friends enjoyed the lamb and cod with clams. Nice wine list and all great value.

Great menu with options for large plates or small plates. Some of us opted for the small tapas style plates - Burrata, padron peppers, baba ganoush etc which were delicious. Good service and very encouraging to have English wines on offer (had a lovely sparkling Balfour).

Disappointing bank holiday lunch with friends. Had popped in months ago just after it changed hands but quite different now. Dogs are no longer allowed except in the bar so couldn’t sit at our reserved table, had to wait for a table to come free. Waitress forgot about us so no menus. No roast (it was pouring outside) and only one veggie main a gnocchi, definitely the best main we ordered. 2 fish & chips, tiny fish, but good homemade tartare sauce & a small pie not hot enough. Bar manager kept throwing glass bottles into a bin which was terribly noisy I was embarrassed that we had chosen this pub. We thought it was odd that there were so many free tables the day before when we booked, now we know why.

Really nice hotel, pub and restaurant with great food and service.

We were looking forward to having dinner here as it is under new ownership. First impressions were good - the garden area looks pretty and the building is lovely. (Watch out for dogs loose in the small car park). Unfortunately we were not impressed at all with the quality of the food or the service. (For example - the sole looked very unappetising and it is not good to hear staff complaining about the work or swearing)

Absolutely astonishing food. Came for Saturday lunch after a walk. The refurb and new menu has been a triumph. This is without question the best meal we’d had in the area, and is well worth a visit. The burger was perfect, and the pie was probably the best we’d ever tasted. Even the mash was amazing. The crumble we had for dessert also blew us away. In terms of food, vibe and attention to detail, it’s akin to The Bailiwick in Windsor which is very similar and well known for being a cut above. Really beautiful decor too. Highly recommend. Best pub in this part of Kent for sure. Whoever is in charge, keep doing whatever it is you do, will deffo be back!

Had a great meal here today, service was excellent. So refreshing to have friendly and attentive staff who clearly had training. Highly recommend the scotch egg and steak. This pub and hotel have recently been refurbished, it looks amazing and has a great feel about this beautiful old pub, decor tasteful and respectful of a very old Inn. We highly recommend the Leicester Arms which is included in our port folio of Ebike tours and a great stop off point for a bite to eat and refreshments. Denise

Great country pub, popped in for a beer on a Sunday very busy with a good atmosphere and service the Sunday roasts looked amazing, so will be booking a table

What an amazing place to stay, apparently the Leicester Arms went through a massive renovation, and everything looks super nice, the selection of wines are incredible, the food is delicious, very friendly staff and nice decorated rooms! Can’t wait to be back.

Great pub! Great Sunday roast, great wine selection, lovely decor & service to accommodate our 3 month old son great too… Great addition to the pub scene in the area. Keep up the great work LA!

The food was amazing and the building is lovely. The staff were also amazing - especially Edwin and Archie. Thanks so much for having us!

Stopped by for a lunch mid hike. Food and service were top notch. The batter on the chicken and fish was some of the best I have ever had. Would highly recommend and will be back!

We went for Sunday lunch , well after only 3 weeks of new ownership it is a completely different expedience. The atmosphere is pleasant and the welcome warm . Our food was excellent. A definate venue to return to.

Utterly charming English country pub in the stunningly picturesque Kentish village of Penshurst. Its recent refurbishment has been really well done, producing rooms of great charm and comfort. The bar is cute in the extreme and our breakfast in the stylishly decorated dining room was spot on. There are a few small things still to be sorted - for example the shower didn’t have anywhere to put toiletries - but I’ve no doubt that these will all get done. Worth a detour.

This has had a complete interior revamp it's amazing

Delicious food, beautiful decor, fantastic knowledge staff. Had a wonderful dinner on Saturday night and a delicious Sunday roast. Will definitely be back to make the most of the outdoor space in the summer.

We were eagerly awaiting the re opening of this wonderful local pub. First excuse to dine here to celebrate a family birthday. They have done a great job refurbishing the place. The menu is fairly limited but that’s ok. The croquet started were overcooked and dry, however the seafood risotto was probably the best I have ever had, as was the steak my guests ordered . What let the place down was the service. Thursday night and the place was hardly full, very long wait to take the food order, the wrong wine served and no idea how to serve the wine. We wanted to order a second bottle of wine but no staff around so I had to go to the bar to get service. Altogether very poor service in an establishment where you are paying top restaurant prices. The owner who we met on the way out was charming but if this is going to be successful they really need to up their game (and I hope they do as we are locals who are spoiled for great pubs/ restaurants in the area).

Absolutely stunning pub, visited for a weekend out of the city. The rooms are so nicely designed and the beds are very comfortable! The little extra touches (freshly baked amazing cookies) were a nice treat with proper coffee in the bedrooms. The pub itself has a cosy bar/seating area as well as a main dining room. Really nice design here too (I think they just had a refurb) We made ourselves comfortable in front of the fireplace, the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, without being overbearing, they helped us order wine and food. Intact the staff really went above and beyond during our entire stay! The food coming out of the kitchen was superb! Best steak I have had in a long while, and because of this we decided to stay for a roast on the Sunday. The Porchetta roast dinner is simply perfect, perfectly cooked Porchetta with a nice crackling, fresh veg and gravy gets 100% from me! The outdoor space looks perfect for the summer (was raining during our trip, although the dog enjoyed exploring a little!) Leicester Arms is a perfect getaway for the weekend to decompress, feel a bit cosy and have a great meal.

Absolutely stunning pub, visited for a weekend out of the city. The rooms are so nicely designed and the beds are very comfortable! The little extra touches (freshly baked amazing cookies) were a nice treat with proper coffee in the bedrooms. The pub itself has a cosy bar/seating area as well as a main dining room. Really nice design here too (I think they just had a refurb) We made ourselves comfortable in front of the fireplace, the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, without being overbearing, they helped us order wine and food. Intact the staff really went above and beyond during our entire stay! The food coming out of the kitchen was superb! Best steak I have had in a long while, and because of this we decided to stay for a roast on the Sunday. The Porchetta roast dinner is simply perfect, perfectly cooked Porchetta with a nice crackling, fresh veg and gravy gets 100% from me! The outdoor space looks perfect for the summer (was raining during our trip, although the dog enjoyed exploring a little!) Leicester Arms is a perfect getaway for the weekend to decompress, feel a bit cosy and have a great meal.

Had to edit my review. The pub, restaurant is now totally refurbished to a high standard. Excellent food and drink. The previous owners didn’t have a clue.

A fantastic meal from start to finish. We were a group of 6 on Mother’s Day and the restaurant was fully booked. The service was impeccable - friendly and personal without being overbearing. The food was magnificent. The whole chicken to share with enormous Yorkshire puddings was a highlight. The kids portion of fish and chips was generous and delicious. The desserts were out of this world and, again, very generously portioned. The new interior is gorgeous and has given this wonderful pub a beautifully clean and fresh look while staying true to its traditional character. It is certainly our new favourite Sunday lunch and we will be back again and again.

Had a great Sunday lunch in March for a table of 8. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was really delicious. Roast chicken was just the right size. Good menu options. Lovely new refurbishment.

Very nice pub with friendly staff. Great find

From the outside this looks like a inn from the days of horse drawn carriages. In fact it is a traditional hotel and pub which has recently undergone a high quality refurbishment. In the centre of the village there is plenty of parking round the back. The interior is bright and airy with views across the countryside, log fires and comfortable seating as well as a well stocked bar. The staff are polite but the service was quite slow. This may be because a number of us pitched up at the last minute for a weekday lunch. The food is very good indeed and well presented. The Beef Croquettes are particularly good being full of pulled beef and garnish around. Caesar Salad is also worth trying with a freshness as it should be. Overall this is a destination restaurant and deserves to do well.

Lovely old pub with very friendly people.

A fantastic stay. Beautiful hotel bar and restaurant. Amazing food, both dinner and breakfast. Top quality cooking and ingredients. Such friendly staff. It was pretty busy considering it only recently opened. Walking distance to Penshurst Place and Gardens, which is spectacular.

Came here for a Sunday roast after seeing someone mention that it was really good, and I have to say I was not disappointed. It is a lovely place, nice decor and beautiful location. All four of us had a starter which were all lovely especially the beef croquettes, then we all had the roast beef which was perfect. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious too. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Definitely recommend and will return in the summer as the views from the beer garden look wonderful.

Amazing roast, highly recommend! Lovely setting and staff

Dining at the Leicester Arms in Penshurst was a delightful experience. The atmosphere was light and inviting, making for a comfortable and relaxed meal. The service stood out for its efficiency and friendliness, ensuring a seamless evening. The food was the real star, with each dish showcasing fresh, quality ingredients and a flair for flavor. It was a memorable meal in a charming setting, making the Leicester Arms a must-visit for those in the area.

Delicious lunch at the newly refurbished Leicester Arms! The staff were excellent and very attentive. I had Fish and Chips and it was utterly delicious! All of us really enjoyed our food. Great village pub, I wish the new team every success.

Wow. The recently reopened Leicester Arms has exceeded expectations, beautifully curated spaces, cosy fires and lovely staff. Held a working lunch there and found a lovely table suitable for a meeting followed by lunch, handy touches include power points (with USB), car parking to rear and a very decent lunch / Bar and Al a carte menu. Decent range of beers and wines, however as driving coffee was great and lovely to a see a place happily offering filtered tap water for free. A lovely touch by the friendly team. Had the Sugar Pot cured Bacon Chop and it was absolutely delicious, the charred sweet cure giving way to perfectly cooked quality meat with crisp (not limp) fries and a lovely dressed mixed leaves. My colleague had the Monkfish which was equally well received. Lovely spot for a business lunch, will be returning with the Mrs very soon for dinner.

Popped in for breakfast on our normal dog walk. Everything about the new set up is fantastic. It feels the perfect balance of luxury and comfort. Smells and looks like a 5 star hotel - not a stinky pub. The team catered amazingly to our requests. The breakfast was really fabulous quality, great size portion and very reasonably priced compared to other options in the area. So good to have an option of this quality on our door step

Wow 🤩 Just wow 🤩 The new Leicester Arms is simply amazing! Lovely atmosphere, great service, and the food is fantastic! Sunday roast dinner was superb! Beef croquettes, tuna tartare, and French onion soup with Stilton croutons were faultless, the roast beef was simply exquisite, as was the chicken, crispy but fluffy roast potatoes, definitely made on the day, rich gravy, nice touch of cavalo nero, and a massive Yorkshire pudding! Top quality! Well done and keep it up! Can’t wait for summer nights in the garden! 🥂

We had been looking forward to going as it reopened after a refurbishment they had been plugging the big reveal On instagram all week When we arrived it felt fresh and newly painted but none of the fires were going it wasn’t freezing but they make a pub so welcoming no excuse not to be lit in feb Dried flowers on all the tables were used before the refurbishment surely some cheery daffodils would be nicer and fresher and more jolly for a reopening of a country pub . The Barman seemed unable to understand which non alcoholic beer we wanted despite us pointing and trying to describe it We had no welcome from any of the staff We ordered some snacks from the snack menu one arrived and we waited half an hour for the other 3 apparently they thought we had wanted the one that arrived first as a starter not what you usually want when ordering sandwiches for a quick snack from a snack menu one doesn’t normally have a starter the menu didn’t state this either This pub has been through many hands we were so hopeful this time it would improve but sadly no No welcome, no cosy atmosphere ,terribly poor service We understand on opening week there might be teething issues but we received a very abrupt apology for the lateness of our sandwiches and no offer of a peacemaker We left feeling so disappointed as this is our local Please try harder you are a beautiful pub a beautiful building in a stunning village please make it work ! Thank you

Top marks for the food in taste, presentation and quality. The raw venison with bone marrow starter was Michelin star standard as were the beef cheek and chicken mains. We will definitely be back. The location and great views at the rear were lovely and the service perfect. Too full to try the deserts which I am confident would have been delicious too.

So disappointed with the whole experience I had with my friend when we visited for lunch - no-one around to greet us, drink forgotten, food tasteless, small and overpriced (main course) and very erratic and disinterested service, even when we did complain. Hopefully this was a one-off as I’ve been coming here for years, but judging by other reviews, I’m not sure now…

I wish I read the reviews before coming The pub is in lovely setting and is great inside However the food is pretty awful we had Sunday lunch chicken and the beef The roast potatoes were very undercooked and the veg was over cooked and bland The chicken was very bland no seasoning and was greasy The beef was too thick and very very rare and you couldn’t even cut it I refused to pay for the lunch as the food was absolutely awful The excuse ! We are busy , this is no excuse Don’t serve Sunday roast if you have noIdea how to cook it Chef needs changing !! So many other places to visit Will never return !

Went for Sunday lunch, the beef tough and vegetables and potatoes tepid, greasy gravy and greasy Yorkshire. Have been here a few times in the summer and everything fine don’t know what happened today but I noticed other people complaining too.

Our party of 4 people & 2 dogs stopped here for lunch after a Sunday morning walk. The welcome was warm and the pub itself is an attractive old building, tastefully decorated. It quickly became apparent that, at least in the Bar section, dogs are the norm not the exception, so book the restaurant if you don't like dogs! We're a pretty picky group but all four of the dishes we ordered exceeded our expectations so I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it. Some of the staff were clearly new / inexperienced but overall we found the service quick & efficient.

We went for a lovely family walk around Penshurst Place and grounds then, had a drink while we waited for our table to be ready. Told it would be around 20 mins it was an hour. We ordered around 3.10pm and at 4pm still no food, chased and was told we should have been told there was an hours wait for food and the food was just coming, 15 mins later chased again. When the food did come, the meat and chicken was hot but the potatoes and veg was undercooked and freezing cold. One of the meals had one carrot. The manager popped over asking if everything was ok. Said she would get us more vegetables and then brought across a plate of cabbage which was also undercooked. Absolutely disgusting. If we weren't hungry and could have got a table at another restaurant we would have walked out. Not easy when you had a frustrated baby in tow. What has happened to this place, the food and everything in general used to be great 'Before Covid'.

Cannot praise enough the fantastic staff !!! Room was fab Food is fantastic The whole team were so friendly and attentive Little dog Coco was spoilt rotten and fell in love with the resident dog Art who is the loveliest dog !!! FIVE STARS

We popped in for a drink and snack after visiting nearby castle. Great atmosphere, lovely staff, nice and chilled pint 😃 We were informed this place have rooms as well so we are already planning our stay in.

About a year ago we found a walk from Leigh that takes you along the Medway west towards Penshurst then loops back through the extensive grounds of the House, past the famous Sydney Oak. A pleasant 5 miles round trip. We have since been back 3 times and enjoyed lunch at the Leicester Arms each time. They have a lovely garden area and plenty of indoor seating. The menu presented good choices and I recall having an excellent risotto on our first visit and subsequently hearty and traditional Sunday roasts with different friends. As most of these visits involved various Covid protocols, we are grateful to all the staff for managing the requirements sensibly and professionally. Highly recommended.

We have been coming here for years as my parents live on the outskirts of Penshurst and many years before that as kids. This was my first visit since 2019 and my husband and I thought we'd treat mum to a birthday lunch. Sad to say that the food was terrible! I ordered crispy duck salad, which was a mound of watercress, very little else and some fatty (not crispy) duck pieces. For a main it was small and disappointing. Mum's pearl barley risotto looked like baby food and didn't taste of much apart from cheddar cheese (no parmesan in this risotto!) and the charcuterie board which was asked for as a main came without any chutney, some semi-toasted bread, the pickles were a tablespoon of baby onions and the "charcuterie" looked like it was straight from Tesco out of a packet, the chorizo and salami variety - disgusting. When we asked where the chutney was and enquired as to where the charcuterie was from the waitress went to check and we were told "a local farm". Not plausible at all. We also asked for a side of seasonal veg which was hugely undercooked, the sprouts hadn't even been tailed so they had the brown-ish stalky end still on them - how do you get veg wrong?We were reimbursed a round of drinks which was nothing (I am pregnant and my brother was driving) but no word from the chef or a manager despite us commenting on pretty much everything on the table! The only positive from this experience was a lovely bar maid who was very apologetic and looked embarrassed. I can honestly say that it's the worst meal I've had in a pub for a long time and what's worse is that before we left, we were told that the owner of the pub is the chef and was on duty that day!!! I don't know any chef that would be proud to serve food like that.

Sunday lunch had to wait 1 hour for food that had to be sent back cold , lots of young staff that don’t communicate with each other ! Food very overpriced and average!

Went in for some drinks to be greeted by someone sitting at the bar with a face like thunder complaining about someone doing something she didn’t like which is not appropriate nor appealing for a customer to witness highly unprofessional in my opinion especially when they’re claiming to be a manager!!!!

First of all...I love the pub its location and its ambiance. But something is missing here. My partner and I have made a few visits to this pub and every time we've left feeling disappointed about something whether it's the service (being turned away for wanting a coffee!) or the basics (like pouring a shandy). Please please please will someone get a hold of this pub by the horns and make it the pub it should be as it should be a cracker.. Jonathan

We booked our lunch visit at short notice but Lawrence managed to find us a table. The food was excellent as was the wine and Larkins Ale. All of the pub team were very professional and friendly. Well done all.Book early at busy times !!

A nice place for a drink but our lunch was dreadful. The “baguette” was just a bread roll, the bbq sauce was cheap and the fogaccia could have been used to prop up the Eiffel Tower- it was so stale. It’s a popular place which is probably why they were not interested in our feedback.

Lovely garden area for lunch. Great fish & chips & prompt, courteous service by a lovely member of staff. Will definitely return!

The surly looking lady on the bar. Greeted us with a scowl then proceeded to clatter about slamming cupboards for 10 minutes before serving us. I don’t mind a bit of a wait but seems strange when we’re the only customers

Great food and friendly staff. Service was a little slow, but then they had a long walk back inside to get the food and drinks each time.

I stopped for lunch while on a walk through the village. This pubs is certainly much better than a few years back! I ate outside - nicely-cooked burger, good crisp chips and coleslaw that tasted homemade. Several of the other meals on offer looked worth a try too, as did the Scotch egg bar snack that I saw on its way to another table. I passed a group of friends on my way out the village...I hope they took up my recommendation

Nice country pub in Penshurst. Garden at the back is very pretty overlooking the Kentish countryside. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Nice vibe. I had a main course the pan roasted duck breast which was well executed. The only problem was the size of the portion which was very small. For the price (£19) it should have been twice the size, so the food is not very good value for money. I had a pint of Harveys which unfortunately was over chilled. Real ale needs to be served cellar cool, not cold as if it has been in a fridge. I know why pubs chill their beers like this as they last longer. Overall it was quite a good experience but not sure I would eat here again.

Outstanding food of extremely high quality. Starters were fresh and tasty (both had fish). Steak was the best I have had in a long time and fish n chips was very good too. Good value for money.Super friendly staff made a complete fuss of our dog and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be coming back.Lisa

Verity and her trusty team did all they could to make my wife and I, along with our fairly amorous Labrador ‘Purdey’ feel welcome on a hectic Bank Holiday Monday. No mean feat in these Covid testing times. We have stayed here and frequented The Leicester Arms many times and it still keeps on giving. However under its latest reincarnation, new owner Laurence Bowes appears to of nailed it!

We love this place, amazing staff who really seem to enjoy their work, very tasty food, probably the best breakfast ever (Apologies to my wife) premium quality ingredients, it's so nice to find a place to go that really does put the interests of their customers 1st. Very good reopening offer with half price rooms, definitely will return.

ProsGreat staff, nice atmosphereNegFood was overcooked, no allergy or dietary awareness on menu, towards higher end of price in the area which needs to be meet with better food quality and cooking.