The Lion in Sevenoaks

The Lion is our go to restaurant and this time it surpassed our expectations. The food was excellent, well presented and served with a smile by Tina The menu offers such an excellent range of foods my wife had Chicken and Mushroom Pie and I had The Prime Beef burger with brisket of beef. All top notch.

The most wonderful pub in a beautiful location. The staff are all amazing and the food is a must try, attention to detail in all aspects. Even though it's a 2 hour train journey for me I'll definitely be back. 5 stars across the board.

We had a wonderful walk around Farningham followed by a lovely early dinner at The Lion pub. Very friendly staff and great food. We had the Pie of the Day and the Signature Burger. A lovely experience and very dog friendly too.

Having been very consistent with meal quality and service (thank you Jannis, always pleasant and helpful) We frequently come to the Lion now and have been many times over the years given location. Based on our visit I would readily recommend to friends and family. Offers emailed now and again are greatly appreciated . Our meals were well presented, generous and enjoyable as was our visit.

Amazing lunch at the Lion today. Fantastic service from Tina.

Had lunch here after a long walk. The food was delicious and the staff friendly and attentive. If you get the lunch deal you can get 2 courses for under £20 so it is quite reasonable. We sat inside and found it cosy and comfortable. We would happily eat there again.

It's ok a bit hit and miss food wise and they never have enough staff but saying that the staff were good and did the best they could

Fantastic food, Tina was very friendly and attentive. Fantastic pub in a stunning location

Great place to eat. Beautiful setting. Great service. Friendly waiter. Good prices. Well done.

Visited this weekend with my family, a party of 10, and everyone of us commented on the great experience we had. Will be booking for Christmas most definitely when my family visit again as they have requested it! I’ve been to this restaurant many times, as a couple or with friends but not as a large group or on a Sunday. The roasts are fantastic! We tried the beef, turkey, pork and the trio of meats; all were excellent. The portions were huge and well presented-perfection on a plate. The puddings are amazing as were the starters and all served in a well paced manner. The lady who took our orders was fabulous, friendly and so efficient. I’ve seen here many times but I feel I must mention her specifically. However, the whole team here are excellent, working so hard but always with a smile and friendly approach. Highly recommended and we will keep coming back.

Amazing beautiful place in a stunning location. Food was perfect as was the friendly service.

Such a pleasant evening, welcomed by the lovely man in the yellow shirt and a great meal with Dan as our waiter. Brilliant selection of cocktails too, bar staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Tina our server was great! I would say the food is expensive for what you get.

Came for lunch with my mum on Bank Holiday Monday. Busy but well staffed. Our waitress Tina was lovely. We we're seated and served quickly. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Lots of outdoor seating and a pretty river in beer garden. We both had the burger and it was excellent. One of the nicest I've had in a long time. 5 stars.

We dropped off the M25 for a break and enjoyed our lunch outside by the river. Will return if in the area.

Tina was brilliant. Excellent customer service. Delicious food. Amazing view. All super

Had an amazing Sunday lunch (Sunday Trio) the food was exceptional! Very pleased with the service considering it was very busy there all the staff seemed unfazed and dealt with everything in their stride! Jannis our waiter on the day was extremely friendly and couldn't do enough for us!

Tina was great and the chicken burger was delicioso!

Tina was welcoming, helpful and bubbly! Food was delicious! Thank you

Have been here three times during my holiday. Really enjoyed the food and drinks. Everything was freshly cooked and delicious. The service was great every time we went. Jannis and his colleagues have a great sense of humour and are very observant. Will make sure to come back during my next holiday.

Nice pub in a lovely setting. The bar staff were efficient and attentive. They had no trouble setting our drinks on a tab to be added to our table in the restaurant part of the pub. As soon as we sat down our waitress, the fabulous Clare, was there asking about dietary requirements, telling us about the menu and taking drinks orders. Her knowledge of gluten intolerance is the best I have ever seen in any restaurant I have been to. She knew exactly what my wife could or could not have and suggested alternatives that were available. Gluten free burgers and gluten free fish and chips were available. Even gluten free crumble for pudding. Clare was extremely polite, funny, charming and efficient. If you visit ask to be sat at one of the tables that she is waiting. The food was a little more expensive than some places but was worth every penny. The chicken liver pâté was superb. A really lovely evening was had by the four of us. We will definitely return.

Jannis was fab. Very polite and funny.

Claire was amazing and so helpful

Lovely experience, friendly staff. Delicious food. Jannis was great.

Clare was brilliant again. Always so happy, welcoming and fantastic service.

Clare was brilliant - great service, always friendly and welcoming thanks!

Whenever we go to the Lion to meet up with friends, Clare is there to welcome us and make sure we feel at home. Always attentive, friendly and helpful. Thanks Clare.

Clare was absolutely lovely, the food was excellent. Will come back!

Claire was an amazing waiter, remember our order without writing down. Her enthusiasm towards the menu is so helpful

Great food and brilliant waitress Claire brought an amazing vibe very lovely.

Jannis was on top form as usual 👏🏻

Great food, excellent service..really nice location for eating inside or outside.

Great food, beautiful decor, great location

Lovely meal and brilliant service

Loved our dinner here at The Lion. Been coming back to this pub for years and always enjoy it whether we have food or just a drink. Jannis took great care of us, very chatty, friendly and funny. Highly recommend visiting The Lion. Great during the summer when you can have a drink by the river too

Such an amazing local spot. Been going for years and have a lovely visit every time. Always met with the familiar face of Jannis, who brings a smile to our faces every visit.

Fantastic service from Jannis. Lovely evening.

Jannis served us and was absolutely amazing! Great food and lovely atmosphere

Lovely food as usual & great service from Janis who has served us before & is always lovely.

Wonderful evening. Super atmosphere. Jannis was our waiter and he made us feel so comfortable and made the evening more enjoyable. Very fun waiter. We had our first date here & also got engaged here so it's one of our favourite places to come ❤️

Yannis was fantastic, always a friendly welcome and super attentive

Lovely food and excellent service from Jannis. Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back in the future!

Initial seating was near avery noisy table but Janis moved us to a lovely quiet are as soon as he was able.

Delicious food Great Service. Jannis was the perfect server. Very attentive and cheerful. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Even put a candle in my wife's pudding and sang Happy Birthday to her

Came to celebrate my birthday and wedding anniversary. Greeted with a lovely smile and shown our table immediately. Our waiter was Jannis and he was fabulous. Truly service with a smile! Food arrived promptly was piping hot, and cooked to perfection. Dessert ordered and mine came with a candle and a rendition of "Happy Birthday" Thoroughly recommend booking a table here, you won't be disappointed

Amazing service from Clare. Food was great.

I asked if they accommodate people with allergies. Was told yes, but that then changed to no if you're allergic to dogs. So yet another pub we're excluded from. Apart from Wetherspoons, it seems like hardly any pubs are left that have dog free eating areas. It's not as if dogs buy food,, and we see so many bored dogs in places like this, as their owners sit around eating and drinking. And ignoring their pets as they wander about, urinating on the grass and furniture. Wasn't impressed either, seeing the dogs outside on tables and eating off people's plates. So many people have no basic sense of hygiene.

Great experience! Lovely location, great food and the best bit, really friendly staff, we had a party of 12 for my mothers 80th for Sunday lunch, we brought balloons and decorations and they set it all up beautifully for us, couldn’t have been any better, Mum loved her special day so thank you so much *****

Untold's 4 day event matches Tomorrowland. What an amazing venue. The Romanian people are so nice. Cluj is a beautiful, clean city. Roll on next year for the 10th anniversary

We often use The Lion at Farningham for lunch as it is a central place for all of us to meet . The staff are friendly , courteous and welcoming . Food and drinks arrive promptly and correct as ordered . Nothing is too much trouble . Can recommend Jannis - a lovely guy who works hard and offers exemplary service .

The food was excellent and staff were exceptional. The exterior and decor of the establishment looked tired. The staff were great and attentive.

The food was burnt , the broccoli was incinerated how you would put that on a plate is beyond me. The price was to high for what we had. Into the bargain I received a fine for parking in the Hotel where I parked I did not see any notification. will never go there again.

Really nice food but best of all the service. Claire was so attentive and funny. Lovely personality and bubbly and happy. She made our visit very pleasant and we will return. Thank you

I have visited The Lion on many occasions and I can say I've always had a great time whether a group of friends or one on one. The food has been beyond expectations and arrived in good time after ordering. A great selection on offer and very tasty. Without leaving it there, the staff are always friendly, from the bar staff to kitchen chef and especially the main manager...she's very friendly and attentive to your needs. A great all rounder. Five Stars

A good time in The Lion as usual. Great food with a good choice. Staff are always very welcoming and friendly. Today our waiter was Jannis who is was very pleasant and helpful with good humour. Perfect.

We had such a lovely meal and drink at The lion hotel tonight. The food was so amazing and the service was great too. Jannis was very amusing and engaging which made the whole evening very relaxed. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Jannis looked after us very well. Good banter and quick service, great evening

Great food and staff are so amazing. Yannis was our waiter brilliant service from start to end. Definitely recommend this place

Jannis was brilliant and made our night really special for my boyfriend birthday and the food was delicious 😋.

We always have a good visit at the Lion; staff are friendly, attentive & efficient. It is reasonably priced with good food, also a great location with a lovely outside space.

Fantastic place!!!the location is amazing, the atmosphere is very chilled and the staff was very friendly. The food was lovely,slightly pricey but worth it.

Lovely venue food and staff. Just two loos and we had to queue a good 15 minutes whilst people and children used the loo to change into swimsuits to get in the river as it was a hot day.

My wife and I are regular customers at The Lion. We usually go there with friends for evening meals and drinks. The venue is easy to travel to and has free parking for customers. It is a great location in a historic Inn situated next to the river Darenth in Farningham village. The food is always well presented and excellent quality and good value. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. We particularly look forward to seeing Jannis who is often our waiter. He is always pleasant and good humoured, offers a personal service and is very likeable making for a great experience overall.

The food at the Lions Restaurant in Farningham is quite good, but what really stands out is the staff. Janni, the waiter, is always a pleasure to meet—he's never hesitant to help and always brings a positive attitude. There’s also a female waitress, whose name I unfortunately can’t recall, but she is equally wonderful. Their dedication to customer service enhances the overall dining experience, making the meal even more enjoyable.

Call it for a Guinness....or four!!! .... And read a bike magazine in the sunshine, whilst families enjoyed the surroundings.... especially the river 😇... Did not eat, but it looked good... Recommend a visit if you are in the area...👍

Service was awful we waited 35 mins for 1st course and 20 mins for dessert. Prawn skewer was over cooked and they were tough, £18.95 for 6 overcooked prawns and a bowl of cold chips Supposed to be an anniversary treat. Should have gone to anywhere but here!!!

The whole experience from booking the table, to the staff taking and serving the meals etc and to the efficiency of how it all rang was very good. Staff were friendly, accomodating and very helpful - available when needed but not rushing to get you through the restaurant and out the door.

Did not try the food but me and 6 people sat outside and had a drink and it's a lovely place to just sit and unwind and look at the little river , I even had a little paddle and it was so lovely , great for the kids they love to get in the water and it's shallow. What a beautiful place.

Lovely location. Lagers could do with a lower alcohol percentage option as all are premium. Other halfs lager had a yellow tinge to the head. Food was nice - recommend the skewers! But dissapointed that the kids fish & chips were covered in salt and carrot sticks weren't peeled.

The car park is rather dark and uneven, so I would suggest that you take a torch !! Although we had booked a table online, they had no record of it. The waitress (?) seemed rather snoty about it and VERY reluctantly gave us a table. The table was some distance from the entrance up steps along a bit further up some more steps etc. Now normally that would be OK, however as I am disabled it was quite a trek and quite gruelling. Service was not brilliant and the food while tasty, was tough as it was overcooked. Probably been sitting for a while under some heat lamps. It is a shame as Vintage Inn's are normally quite good, but I guess there is always an exception. Will I return, probably not. RE VISIT 4th August 2024. Considering how busy it was the service was quite good. Food was quite good, although the vegetables could have done with cooking a bit longer. Coffee and mini desert was good. The only thing that let the place down was the toilets. They desperately need refurbishing-upgrading. It might be an Old building but that is no excuse for their state !! Shame, as it was a downer on the day.

Went mid week on a really hot day. It was clear they could have done with more staff, but they managed. It just took a while to order at the bar. It's a shame you can't book a table outside. It's on a first come first served basis, but we managed to get one anyway. The food is very good. The pub is excellent. The staff are helpful and accommodating. Plus, it is ny the side of a river in a beautiful village.

cannot recommended here enough was so welcoming and staff were insanely friendly would come again

Excellent place for food and service! Everyone so welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend.

Absolutely stunning place, very friendly staff and amazing food!

Went to dinner at the lion in Farningham on Saturday 27th with a friend who was visiting from Chester. Even though it was busy our food came to the table well presented and hot. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who want some nice English food. Staff polite (forgot waitress’s name). Thank you

Great food, delicious desserts and a great service from our waitress Clare

Lovely surroundings, lovely staff. Don't order the pizzas, they are diabolical - dried out, sparse toppings. The chicken parmigiana was delicious.

Nice location. Friendly staff. But, kids carrot sticks not peeled, too much salt on the kids fish & chips and head on lager had a yellow tinge which was a bit off putting. Also could really do with a lower alc % lager on draught, all seemed to be premium

How I remember it as a teenager 35 yrs ago !!!

Really nice spot. Especially after a mad day at brands hatch.

Went with a group of six. As it was a warm evening we sat outside. Very pleasant. Good, friendly service. Food, with the exception of one dish (that was a bit overcooked), was really good too and reasonably priced. Overall a very positive experience.

Very good and relaxing as usual top marks

Lovely to sit outside, although we had to wait for a table and literally be ready to grab the table when it became empty. Food lovely and generous portions. Except for the fish n chips, Unfortunately I didn't think to take a photo. The portion was extremely small. My son was still hungry afterwards and wasn't happy. The server said that's the size it is.

Pure class. Best meal we've had for ages. Attentive staff who couldn't do enough for you. Fantastic location. Amazing.

The food here has definitely improved. The quality of the food and the presentation is amazing. The service was A1+. Speedy and always with a smile. Can’t wait to come back

Lovely pub, child and dog friendly, set in a beautiful location

Don't turn up without booking a table. Shame the online booking form doesn't give you the option to book outside & then when they are busy they stop serving food.

On the river. Great food, lovely service. Surprised, how big it is, but equally, you have enough room to move around

Great service, food, ambiance and value

Beautiful location, beautiful premises great food and incredibly friendly service

Nice food which came quickly and hot

It was a great experience, we sat down to eat 1430, obviously outside if the lunchtime rush, but service was great, food quality and choice was great, and we came away having paid a fair price wanting to come again for Sunday Roast.

Very lovely place. We had the menú of the day and was very tasty and we ended very full! Special mention to our waiter Jannis who made a service of 10*. I highly recommend it!

Love this pub aTina was great looked after us, brilliant food. Definitely be back very soon.

The halloumi was a bit rubbery and slightly too crisp on the outside

Had lunch after a circular walk around Eynsford. They had an offer of 40% off food, so we booked in advance. The food was excellent, as was the service. Great location by the river and somewhere that is close to London and we visit relatively often. Nice Sunday roasts!

Food was amazing! And claire made the meal even better she is a credit and an asset to your business!

Such a chilling and lovely garden pub. The bar snacks were quality and tasty. However we've been waiting for it for over 20 minutes.

Had a great meal here food was very enjoyable staff were great definitely be back.

Great pub, food was nice with good portions and the staff were friendly and always checking we had everything we needed