THE PIG-at Bridge Place in Canterbury

Book in for our Sunday lunch , so looking forward to it, when we arrive they did now not do Sunday lunch on a Sunday . Would have been appropriate I think to be told when booking . So had an amazing Sunday somewhere else lunch in Canterbury .

Beautiful setting, superb kitchen — but a disappointing billing issue left a bitter aftertaste. We recently visited The Pig for a late afternoon lunch, and at first, the experience was absolutely wonderful. The location is idyllic, the atmosphere calm and inviting, and the service at the bar was warm and professional. Cocktails were outstanding, and we were genuinely impressed by the kindness and attention of the staff. The food was the real highlight — beautifully presented, packed with flavour, and clearly crafted with care. Special praise to the kitchen team: the pork collar and the fish stew were exceptional, and the dessert was the perfect way to finish. Compliments also to the lovely lady at the bar who made us feel right at home. Unfortunately, the overall impression was marred by a significant pricing issue on the bill. We were charged £45 each for the three-course set menu, even though the listed price was £32.50. That’s nearly 40% more, not including the service charge (which we were happy to pay). A quick phone call to the restaurant resolved the overcharge — the refund was processed efficiently, for which we are thankful. However, the fact that the staff member on the phone seemed to immediately know what we were calling about made us wonder: was this an isolated mistake, or a recurring problem? We’re trying to focus on the positives — the amazing food and welcoming atmosphere — but the unpleasant aftertaste of the billing issue is hard to forget. We hope it was just a one-off. Still, big thanks to the kitchen team and to the lady in the bar for their fantastic work. With a little more attention to detail at checkout, the overall experience would have been perfect

Visited the restaurant rather than hotel but was a very special treat. Food and service excellent. Sat under cover but outside next to stream overlooking vegetable plots. Beautiful. Expensive, but superb food and friendly service

We didn't stay as we live close to the pig. We went for a meal and it was lovely. Fantastic crackling.

Unfortunately I had a bad experience on Friday 23.05.2025. We had a table booked for a nice quiet and relaxing evening, which left us disappointed. Got there in time, all was great for 5 minutes, but after that it felt like a race. We asked to have a couple of min to check the menu, but in the mean time we asked for some bread to enjoy it with the lovely olive oil. To my surprise after i came back from toilet, the bread was taken without being asked. Mains and some sides came. All good at that point, but then again the rushing feeling came back when one of the waiters came first to clear plates that were still with food. we said we are ok we don't need it at the minute...and guess what ...3 min later someone came again and cleared the plates even though still there was food there. All that happen whist i was eating my plate. was even asked about mine. felt uncomfortable as i am a slow eater. Similar experience with the desert. And to top it all off... we pay the bill, finishing our conversation and our glasses of simple water...when a waiter told us they need the table... wonder if i would have ordered a bottle of wine, would i have been rushed??? Don't get me wrong... food was good... the speed of things wasn't... the evening felt rushed and birthday somehow ruined with a bad experience.

We visited as a family of 4, we was sat by a door that was constantly opened as customers were eating outside, in fairness we were asked if we wanted to move, but we had settled with our drinks by then. Two of us ordered the steak, which was chewy and we advised the waiter of this, to which we was told, they would tell the chef 👨‍🍳 🤔 also 1 of us ordered a medium steak and another medium rare, but was told on its arrival the med rare was the medium and vice versa. We had heard such good reviews, but our experience did not meet anywhere near the expectation. Needless to say we will not be returning at those prices for substandard food.

Overhyped, and run by a bunch of rude & entitled teenagers. Don’t waste your time or money! Service was poor, food was hit & miss and there didn’t seem to be anyone in charge!

We live locally but hadn't tried the Pig, regarding it as the sort of place geared more to weekend visitors from London. But local foodie friends swear by it. So we have tried it a couple of times for a weekday lunch. The set lunch is fair value and the food has been consistently good. The Hake on our first visit was a stand out. And there is a nice selection of ice creams and sorbets. The building is lovely though the restaurant itself is far too noisy - full to the brim and with an open kitchen you can hardly hear your neighbours speak. The staff have been generally good. The lady at reception on both our visits was really friendly and welcoming. The main waiter we had on the first trip was a bit too cool for school and we had to ask for coffee twice (but got no apology for forgetting us). We were disappointed to find ourselves ushered to the same table on our next visit and what looked like the same waiter was heading our way but happily a much friendlier and more efficient colleague took charge of us. We will certainly be back but the Pig isn't quite worth a place on our A list.

We had a good time with my son on Easter Sunday. I booked a table though the website. It was easy to do it. All staff were really friendly and sweet. The food was completely delicious. We had a wonderful time even it was raining. The view is incredible all around. I can definitely recommend this place for relaxation and walking.

After reading recent reviews I was concerned I'd made the wrong choice for my birthday lunch, however we had a lovely lunch with 5 adults and 2 children. The setting is beautiful, relaxed but elegant. The food was delicious & the service great. We finished our meal with a wander around the kitchen gardens. We will be back!

the restaurant is beautiful and the staff were really friendly and helpful, although staff forgot to come back for our drinks orders after giving us the cocktail menu so we did not get them until we were given our mains. The food itself was disappointing, the starters were lovely but very small and the rump steak was chewy, the options being 'pink or well done'. My partner had the venison and said it was nice so it's a shame that there seems to be differences in the effort put into the dishes being top quality. Everything on the menu was expensive for what we got, I don't think we'll be coming back.

We wee staying near by celebrating my husband's 77th birthday, I noticed that at 11 each morning they have a tour of their kitchen garden, which we found very interesting, it lasted about 30 mins, so I had booked a table for lunch at 12. Firstly what a beautiful old building the hotel is, lots of carved wooden staircases, it was lovely and warm inside on a cold day. We were taken through to the dinning room, and shown to out table. It is very rustic, comfortable and lots of interesting things to look at. We were given the menu, and I had to ask for the lunchtime special menu, which we ate from. We both chose a very nice terrine, followed by hake for the birthday boy, and shoulder of lamb for me, both nice portions tassty and hot, we ordered a side of chips in a pot, and the most incredible new potatoes with pickled veg. Desserts 🍨 were marmalade sponge with pouring cream, and they made me the most delicious stewed fruits as I am diabetic. All the staff were very friendly and super helpful, shame we live in Hertfordshire, and too far to come on a regular basis, that said we do visit Kent a couple of times a year so will hopefully be able to return soon. Thank you all for making my husband's birthday such a nice one

The Pig went above and beyond to make my 30th birthday here so special. Our room was upgraded, champagne and homemade cookies left in our room and most of all the staff were so lovely and friendly, each of them remembering our names and always wising me a happy birthday. We were totally blown away by our stay and loved every second. We can’t wait to book again and would love to stay longer as it’s such a beautiful setting. Thank you the PIG Hotel Bridge and your wonderful staff 💕

We dined at the pig to celebrate my partner’s birthday - everything we had was 10/10. Restaurant was amazing with cozy vibes and excellent staff. I would highly recommend to make a reservation if you are visiting Canterbury.

From the helpful welcome for my mum's disability. The exceptional knowledge of the staff of both food and wines. It was outstanding and thank you. The food portions were larger than I would have thought. But that was welcome and the wine is beautifully paired with each course. Will most definitely be returning thank you

The only good things about this restaurant were the outside views and the staff, who worked incredibly hard and still had smiles for the customers. The restaurant itself was so noisy because the seating was so crammed in (obviously to make as much profit as possible) and the food ? My wife ordered fish priced at £27, It was a small piece, overcooked obviously frozen and dumped on top of what one would possibly call vegetables. I ordered the pork loin for £30 which you could not taste because it was swamped in a barbecue sauce. I believe sauces are supposed to enhance meals especially at this price. our bill came to over £150 for the 2 of us. We dine out frequently and were expecting this place to be expensive but we also expected fine dining in a nice atmosphere. The Pig is aptly named and somewhat noisier than a pigsty certainly no place for a nice occasion.

Absolutely perfect. Outstanding food , outstanding drink selection and the friendliest, most knowledgeable staff. Try the pork in bbq sauce - you won't taste better anywhere. The actual building and grounds are beyond describing - you really have to se them to appreciate how stunning they are. Go there. Eat, drink and realise this is the sort of thing life is all about.

Delicious food and friendly service but check your bill carefully as initially charged for items we did not have which was later rectified.

Spent 24 hours at the Pig for an overnight work retreat. The whole experience was outstanding - led by the hard working, well trained, and highly attentive staff. The rooms - both the public areas and guest rooms - are fantastic. The food was also stellar (being a work trip I wasn't considering value for money). Hope to go back someday for a holiday trip.

Only been to the restaurant, but this whole place as got its old, time-trapped charm throughout, we will try to book overnight stays in the future. Restaurant was very busy for a Sunday night, without a booking I think it s going to be a tough one. Highlight was their pork crackling and good wine selection Pork chops was fab and they aren't shy with their portions. Maybe worth a visit in the summer too as their outdoor seating area looked delightful. Thumbs up will return.

Thoroughly enjoyed The Pig, the service was above and beyond and the food was perfect! Expensive but you get what you pay for. Had our lunch and then went to a snug room with log burner. The wine suggestion was very true and ended up buying 2 !! 🙈

We booked a few rooms, and stayed for dinner and breakfast the next morning. The staff took fantastic care of us from start to finish, everything we ate and drank was delicious, and the rooms were all unique, clean and comfortable (the shower was wonderful!). We can’t recommend The Pig enough, thank you!

Had a lovely lunch in a very lively comfortable restaurant. Excellent service and even better food!

I had a really fantastic one night’s day with dinner and breakfast the next day and I really recommend. It’s incredibly comfortable and feels homely but is stylish and no attention to detail is bad.

Amazing food, service, staff and location

Just back after a first class stay at this stunning venue. Welcoming was so personal and the staff have been so friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived until we left. My wife and I stayed in one of the Stream Wagons and have never experienced anything like this. It was perfect and so cosy nestled in the countryside with the stream running past. This wagon had everything you needed and more plus top quality furnishings and products. We ate in the main restaurant during the evening and then breakfast this morning and again the surroundings are quality plus the food is either locally sourced or grown and produced on site. The main building and grounds are beautiful and I could just keep on writing on every perfect aspect. This was so special and we highly recommend a stay here. We are coming back for sure

We absolutely love the Pig at Bridge Place. Such a fab vibe. The cocktails. The food. The service. The interior design. Everything is just gorgeous - so welcoming and cosy. All the staff are professional and friendly. Shout out to Nate and Maggie this evening - big thanks.

Need to update your "about" business page on Google as it says Dogs are allowed, which they are not

Visited the restaurant while staying at the hotel for my mini-moon last week. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations or the standards of the hotel itself. We ate dinner here and my pasta dish was so salty that it was inedible. Staff weren't very attentive at all and we were left sitting there ages with no one coming to clear the plates or ask if we wanted anything else. We had breakfast the following morning. Again, staff weren't very attentive or welcoming. Coffees took so long to come that I thought the order had been forgotten. No one came to clear glasses or plates. The breakfast buffet was fantastic and the best I've seen anywhere, with a lovely selection of juices, toast, granola, yoghurt, etc. However, by 9.50 most buffet items, including all juices had run out and weren't replenished. This was bad, as breakfast is supposed to be served until 10.30 and people arriving for a later breakfast were being told there wouldn't be any more food or juices coming out for them. The cooked breakfast was nice, but nothing special. The breakfast buffet is the highlight of eating here, but get there early to avoid disappointment!

The entire staff/ team made sure my wife's 40th birthday was a memorable and joyous occasion. From bringing us wood to our stream wagon, accommodating any and all requests. The grounds were amazing, the stream wagon was relaxing with log burner and outdoor bath. Paige deserves a special mention. Cant recommend enough for any couple

A beautiful setting with good friendly service and ambience, however food average and expensive for a Sunday lunch…..

This place is amazing! This is my first time experiencing The Pig and I loved my experience here. Everything is so elegant yet simple.

My partner and I have stayed at the South Downs Pig hotel several times and weren't sure that another hotel could match it for incredible service, views, comfort, food etc but the Bridge Pig did. We particularly loved the outdoor bath in the Stream Wagon we stayed in. The whole experience made a cold January weekend into a winter relaxation break. Wonderfully comfy cosy wagon (includes a log fire). Exceptional service and food in a beautiful location. We didn't want to leave. I would highly recommend this hotel - this is not just a hotel but an experience. After staying at the Pig it is hard to consider staying anywhere else!

Bridge Place is a stunning building with lovely surroundings. Approaching the house on a crisp winter's day had us feeling we were in for a Sunday lunch treat. Sadly that was as good as the experience got. That is not to say there weren't a few bright spots but overall this was a disappointing experience. Firstly the bright spots: The staff were polite and efficient. One or two seemed to be fairly new to the job ( I assume) but overall they were good. The atmosphere in the dining area was buzzy, the surroundings were warm and homely. The house itself, with its various snugs and nooks to have your dessert/coffee, is magnificent. The wine was reasonably priced for a decent bottle but ,reading some other reviews on here, maybe we were just lucky. The truffle risotto starter was wonderful as were the tobacco onions side. Portions for the 'roast beef for two' were decent. Now the not so good: Some dishes are way too expensive - £16 for a starter of a few slices of chorizo and pickled veg was ridiculous. £9 for a sliver of sourdough and treacle tart was over the top too. The beef, whilst there was pleny of it, was tough and sinewy. Not good quality at all. Service between courses was slow, meaning that we could not stay at our table for dessert as our 2 hour window ended. We were directed to a snug which was great but it may not suit everyone to move tables with your drinks. I appreciate it was very busy but 2 hours should be more than enough to get through 3 courses. Overall we left feeling somewhat hard done by. What could and should have been a super experience ended up leaving us very disappointed. The phrase 'all fur coat and no knickers' springs to mind. A place trading off its looks and location. Overall poor value. We may give it another chance, but not for a while.

Had a wonderful lunch here. Great tasting food made with amazing local ingredients.

Wonderful stay at the Pig at Bridge Place in December 2024. The setting is beautiful, the restaurant is great and the overall vibe of the hotel is very cosy & welcoming. We had an unfortunate situation with our baby son becoming unwell and the staff (especially Jamie) went above and beyond to help us out, even driving us to A&E. We felt well and truly cared for and couldn’t shout out the team or recommend the hotel more highly.

Our first time visit at THE PIG -at the bridge. We went with friends. Warm welcome by the staff from the start. Lovely restaurant atmosphere, but our table was near a window. It was a wintry night, and there was a little draft from the windows. Fortunately, this matter was dealt with promptly and professionally by Jamie, Liam, and their colleagues. The food was delicious and can't fault any of the team. Never had to go searching for staff - they were all attentive, polite, and friendly. My daughter had hot chocolate, so there were no complaints from her, enabling us to have a peaceful meal! We will bring the rest of the family next time to try this place and take photos. We didn't take any photographs this time. It's really worth a visit if you're in the area. ^_^

The Pig feels like home in the best way possible. Or perhaps staying with your really close friends. We have been to the PIG at Bridge Place four times now, and every time we feel the warmest welcome. Everyone on staff is lovely. They are friendly, helpful and can recommend things to do in the area and dishes to try, as well as little touches that make your stay feel so personal. The restaurant, of course, is absolutely delicious, and everything is fresh and the ingredients are beautiful. But what makes the restaurant a favourite for us - and our family - is that it feels relaxed and warm. The food is excellent and so is the service, but it never feels stuffy or unfomfortable. It's a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy yourself. We came most recently for both Christmas and New Year's Eve at the Pig. The ten day stay went by far too fast, but it was turly magical. The Christmas decor, delicious mulled wine, and warm fires in the lounge and bar make you feel festive from the moment you step in. Definitely take some time to enjoy a drink by the fire! The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The larder has lovely treats - try a pig cocktail, it's too good to be true. Christmas itself was splended. There were carolers on Chirstmas eve in the bar, which was really special. On the Day, we did lunch with the family at the restaurant and it includes little crackers and mulled wine as well as so much food that the four of us were even full the next day, although save a bit of room for the Christmas buffet in teh evening. Turkey sandwiches, ham, beef, and delicious salads and desserts make it feel again like you are visiting your best friend, who happens to be a chef. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the PIG, so let me just end by saying, the people make it wonderful. We want to say special thanks to Sophie, Poppy, Claire and Camilla who helped us so much - even when I got confused about our check-out date. They really make your stay easy, breezy and fun. Thank you!

Proposed here to my partner, can't say enough about the staff. Wonderful time here, would recommend and revisit.

In the old days this used to be a night club. Going back somewhat diluted the enjoyment that was about to follow Cracking Apple Sauce , and the Smoked Cods Coe perfect starters. Sea Bass, twice cooked Chips, and Carrots, all cooked perfectly. Halibut was excellent. Impressive Global wine list, attentive service, made the meal reassuring expensive but well worth the £ Perfect setting, perfect food.

Went for lunch, , driving into the entrance was amazing, fabulous setting, beautiful house. Food was served by fun attentive staff, which made you feel relaxed. Good lunchtime menu. We had a mix of plates for starters for four and four mains. We brought a birthday cake which was served up on a beautiful glass cake stand without any fuss. A couple of glasses of presseco and beers went down well. Highly recommend. Thank you all at THE PIG at the BRIDGE

we have been to The Pig a few times and they accommodated our party of 9 very well- such a beautiful setting- it took an extremely long time to get food, almost an hour from ordering was too long and this was exacerbated by the atrocious seating that his Pig uses. The seats are bare metal strips - rather like patio furniture with a small cushion to sit on- nothing for your back- they are simply the worst seats I have ever had to sit on - I had tp get up and walk around to try to get circulation- I did suggest to the waiter- who was charming- that one of the management should sit in one of these horrors for 90 minutes. Otherwise it is an absolutely brilliant experience.

We went for dinner to celebrate our anniversary and had such a nice night. All the staff were so relaxed and welcoming - especially Maggie who served us at dinner. She made the atmosphere so enjoyable by being herself while delivering great service.

Came here for my Anniversary. The grounds are out of this world. The allotment area is stunning. The building itself is so well maintained. The staff on arrival were so lovely and we were seated in a beautiful restaurant that looked like something out of Harry Potter. The food was exquisite and altho not huge servings was very filling and beautifully presented. The staff were chatty and helpful. We were then allowed to sit in the lounge to eat our dessert which was an Apple crumble like no other. Really great place cannot recommend enough. You have to go.

Staying here over Christmas on my own by choice. Have stayed here before and glad I made this decision I have now booked for next Christmas. The USP are the staff all beyond fabulous and particular mention to Sara ( duty manger) who has the most incredible interpersonal skills. Too wonderful here to specify what makes the hotel so great. Will be sorry to leave tomorrow.

It’s hard to describe the magic of the Pig hotels if you haven’t been to one. Their rustic charm is unbeatable for celebrating a special occasion or just a relaxing break. The thoughtful and personal touches by the team are really second to none - they always go the extra mile with customer service. We have stayed at Bridge Place twice now (getting engaged there the first time!) and we will continue returning year on year. The breakfasts are so yummy - the artisanal options on the breakfast table are a special touch. Dinner is always great! Their interiors are absolutely divine too. Thank you Pig team for another amazing stay, and Merry Christmas!✨

Another lovely stay! A huge thank you to the wonderful Sophie and Bradley who always look after us!

Always a lovely time eating at The Pig at Bridge. Food wine and service perfect.

Pure class start to finish, great location, Most friendly team who clearly love what they do, extremly good food not a place but an experience. First time wont be the last. 50th Birthday celebration just perfection. 👌

We stayed here for my wife's birthday and we had a wonderful time. The staff really made us feel welcome and made every effort to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Our room was exceptional. The building itself is lovely as are the grounds it sits in. And the food in the restaurant was delicious with everything locally sourced where possible. Overall a lovely experience.

Great service, very pleasant and helpful team. Can get very busy, so best to book ahead.

I had lunch today at the restaurant but did not stay at the hotel.The grounds are incredible.Beautiful scenery. The staff were so lovely and welcoming. I was by myself.They made me feel comfortable aswell as explaining the menu and having a nice chat, the customer service was 10/10. The food was great one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. The staff also helped me get a taxi later on. Would definitely recommend and definitely be back.

the place is lovely and grounds are stunning with plenty of parking The Menu boasts its produce are all sourced within a 25 mile radius the greeting was good and shown to our table, it was busy with all tables occupied the service was good. The menu was not great in my opinion My Wife & I had the 180z sirloin steak to share £85 ( it was average at best im afraid) chips were over cooked ( burnt) Son had the Pheasent ( he said was fine) and Daughter had sole she did not enjoy . We all had different desserts and all only average in our opinion Charged for table water Sorry but the food does not match the price tag im afraid, so will not be returning

The venue is very nice, with lots of grounds where they grow the veg and where the animals are kept. We were a group of 4 who went for lunch, there was only two slots left when we booked so was expecting the restaurant to be packed. The restaurant was busy but there were plenty of tables empty. We didn’t get starters and was offered bread, we had sourdough but they did not provide any butter or anything to eat this with, which we found quite strange. Two people on our table had the special which was sirloin steak, it came with chips which we were guessing were cooked a couple of times as they were quite dark. The steak was nice but not worth £85! Other meals ordered were the pheasant and the lemon sole, with a side of steamed green veg. Green veg didn’t have any seasoning. Pheasant was nice and lemon sole was ok but full of bones! Desserts we had crumble, spotted dick, chocolate terrine and the piggy sweet treats. The piggy sweet treats cost £8 and were 6 sweets, would not recommend. Spotted dick came with a bag knob of butter on top, which made the dessert quite salty. Chocolate terrine was ok but very rich. Crumble was ok but it could have more crumb, that cost around £14. Overall the venue is lovely but the restaurant is underwhelming unfortunately, so we won’t be returning. The service charge was £25. The total bill was £214, one beer was purchased and still water.

Underwhelming and forgettable food for a restaurant that wishes o be somewhere special to eat my partner was very disappointed with our evening meal. It started with a very dark car park with poor lighting and no signage as to where to enter. We needed to get a torch out to see where we were going. When we entered the building we waited 10 minutes until someone assisted us to take us down into the restaurant. I am sure using mixed patterned plates is a choice but to me it is like eating from plates that have been bulk bought from charity shops. We enjoyed the Bacon jam on toast however we had to wait at least 40 minutes to get warm squid starter which was in no way any special then a chain Italian restaurant. Our mains Chicken dish and the lemon sole special of the day was very over seasoned and salty. The extra charged potatoes were plain boiled heritage potatoes and very under seasoned. The greens were meant to be buttered greens but were plain boiled greens. The only thing to remember is not to go to the any of The Pig restaurants again. For the price you pay it's mediocre cooking.

Went for weekday lunch with my friend. As everyone says, the building, interior and grounds are very pleasant. The restaurant is bright and airy and the staff are friendly. Unfortunately, the waiting staff are not knowledgable regarding the menu and have to keep running back to the kitchen for information. Our main courses arrived quite quickly but, unfortunately, they’d brought the wrong dish, which I accepted to avoid delay. Neither of us thought these couses were very good. The desserts were better and we enjoyed them in the lovely lounge.

Lunch time visit, such a warm welcome, interested allergy check by waitress , fabulous food with beautiful menu choices and gorgeous surroundings. The food was exquisite and service impeccable. Lovely to walk around the gardens after dining.

For a restaurant that wishes to be somewhere special to eat my partner was very disappointed with our evening meal. It started with a very dark car park with poor lighting and no signage as to where to enter. We needed to get a torch out to see where we were going. When we entered the building we waited 10 minutes until someone assisted us to take us down into the restaurant. I am sure using mixed patterned plates is a choice but to me it is like eating from plates that have been bulk bought from charity shops. We enjoyed the Bacon jam on toast however we had to wait at least 40 minutes to get warm squid starter which was in no way any special then a chain Italian restaurant. Our mains Chicken dish and the lemon sole special of the day was very over seasoned and salty. The extra charged potatoes were plain boiled heritage potatoes and very under seasoned. The greens were meant to be buttered greens but were plain boiled greens. The only thing to remember is not to go to the any of The Pig restaurants again. For the price you pay it’s mediocre cooking.

This place is so stunning, the staff are extremely friendly and the service is top class. Will definitely recommend!

This Pig hotel and restaurant is very appealing aesthetically and the interior designers have done a great job at giving the somewhat formal exterior a charming laidback style. We came for a long lunch. Overall, we appreciated the service of the main waiter ( he may have been maître d?) but there were some younger waitresses who seemed inept and slightly unpleasant - including one one young woman (in pigtails) who avoided eye contact as much as possible until with a loud “excuse me”, she finally had to respond to me asking to order a drink. At this, she promptly walked away, grim faced, saying “I’ll come back”. And she didn’t come back. Needless nor will I!

Lovely atmosphere, grounds, and food. Staff are great.

The Pig hotel formula working well! We went on a super busy summer evening - we weren't staying so this review is about dinning - enjoyed drinks outside and then ate on the covered terrace overlooking the garden. It was packed! But the service was still great, food good and good value. Staff very friendly and strike a good balance between being efficient yet informal. We had a nosey around the inside lounge areas which would be lovely on a winter evening.

Was awful to many tables. Really cramped. Food wasn't anything special to expensive for what you get. Even charged for tap water. Couldn't wait to leave. Definitely won't visit again

Went here for dinner with some friends. What a beautiful setting. The food was excellent and the staff couldn't do enough for you. Would definitely recommend a visit here.

Great menu and specials,try the tabaco onions ! Truly amazing.

Always wonderful! Great service, fantastic concept and delicious food.

I came; I saw; I loved. Now I’m curious about the other Pig venues. I may have to visit them all.

Beautiful location and rooms, the food is absolutely delicious but for an overnight stay it is definitely overpriced. For about £500 a night you’d expect breakfast to be included

Location beautiful, staff and food not as expected for location and cost. Such a shame had high expectations, which were not forthcoming. Wouldn't go back.

We love spending time, eating, drinking and relaxing in the Pig - they always make us feel very special.

Can’t complain about the feel of the place and the location, both very good, and the waiter for our table was also good. However, the food that we had was distinctly average for the price that we paid. We ordered the lamb shoulder between 3 of us with vegetables. The lamb itself was okay, but unfortunately the gravy served with the meal ruined everything else on the plate, due to how overly salty it was. We mentioned this to the waiter and he brought over a replacement gravy, which was even worse as they had just added some red wine to it, maybe they thought we wouldn’t notice… anyway, with the bill being over £200, you would expect the gravy to at least be edible, unfortunately, it wasn’t. The chef seemed to think it was fine, and the waitress at least removed our service charge… Tip for future visitors - try the gravy before putting it on your dinner!

Had a lovely meal last week, as part of my wife & I 's birthdays/wedding anniversary celebrations. We were not disappointed! Service was unhurried & food was excellent! I had the pork loin which I can best describe as being like a fillet steak! My wife had the sea bass with purple cauliflower, which I thought was coloured with food colouring, but when we walked around the veg garden (as seen in the background of my photo) we found the purple cauliflower, definitely not food colouring! After our meal we wandered around the veg garden, which was our view from our table, next to the Nail Bourne stream. Definitely recommended! Yes, it's a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for & all the produce is from no more than 25 miles away, or right on the premises!

Had dinner here with my wife and my mother. The grounds are amazing. Even on a gloomy day. The restaurant was great. The service was excellent, kind and friendly. The food was delicious and all locally sourced.

Special birthday lunch for our party of 4. Lovely atmosphere, good service with friendly staff and great food. Well done!

A magical location with home grown delicious food

Fantastic food and service, highly recommend. My kids loved this place. Special mention for the porchetta, The service was fantastic. The place was packed out, you can see why. Excellent Sunday lunch. We will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff.

Staff, setting, hotel and food are all 5 star quality. Absolutely loved my stay.

We had a great Sunday lunch here at the end of June. The beef and pork were 10/10, The staff were really attentive and it’s a beautiful venue. Will definitely be returning soon!

From starters to dessert everything, it's a work of art! Delicious food and stunning place. Customer service was superb, and it was so nice to see fruit and veg garden! Definitely will be back.

Attention to detail, cleanliness, friendly, helpful staff. The pre arrival emails, the birthday treats, the tour of the gardens ..... just everything was perfect!

Although the surroundings and ambience are very well curated , the food is not of the best quality. Vegetables overcooked, and my squid completely swamped by its batter. Overpriced and would- be stylish. Service amateur. Horrible 'muzak' even though room noisy when full, so conversation difficult. A mediocre food offering and not good value for money.

Didn’t stay just ate here. Food was fine but over priced. Didn’t have a sommelier. Greens were past their best and given that they’re farm to table they shouldn’t be serving such old leaves. Basically if you like Bill’s but you want to feel fancy come here but if you actually want a good dining experience go to the bridge arms

We are here today for Sunday lunch. We have eaten here before and knew how lovely the building and food was and we were not disappointed. Excellent starters and a VERY comprehensive wine list but the absolute star was the porchetta with roast dinner trimmings, which was a Sunday special. Absolutely fantastic pork and wonderful vegetables. Baby leeks, greens, mixed roast beetroot, roast carrots and a broccoli (instead of cauliflower) cheese. And a giant Yorkshire pudding. Every single bit was outstanding and in the top three roasts I’ve ever had. However half way through our meal a random waiter (not the waiter who had been attending to us for the rest of the meal) came up and, unbidden, started clapping in mine and my partners faces and, with a raised voice, saying ‘come on guys, you can do it’ over and over. I am a 37 year old , 6 foot 6 man who has, for at least a few years now, been able to eat a meal all by myself without someone clapping encouragement from the sidelines. Perhaps, I thought, he was just being over the top and misjudged his pitch, so it was put out of my mind. About 5 minutes later he was back again. This time clapping again, right in our faces and again with his pathetic encouragement. At this point I made it clear this wasn’t appreciated and he scurried off. Then he was back again once we had finished to say, incredibly condescendingly, that we had ‘let him down and he was very disappointed’. At this point I had had enough. I choked down what I really wanted to say to him and asked to move to a table in another room. At this point he moved us and I asked for tea so he said he would get a member of bar staff to take our order. No bar staff were forthcoming for the next 20 minutes. I eventually went to reception to pay and then we left. This level of pathetic play acting and over the top nonsense is what I would expect of a particularly sub standard parent encouraging their child to finish a happy meal. This is not in the slightest bit suitable for a hotel and restaurant that prides itself (at least allegedly)on quality of service , and I refuse to pay £150 for a meal to be talked to like an idiot. It was incredibly rude and were we not in such polite company I would not have held back as I did. For any management reading this review the chap in question was the boy about 5 feet tall with longish brown hair and the severe attitude problem. It’s a shame really, every other staff member was really lovely and a credit to your training regime, but this person was just a calamity from the second he clapped his way into my lunch. We were discussing our return visit just before he did and now we are booking somewhere else. I advise you to as well

Popped by for a garden tour at 11 and then stayed for lunch in the restaurant. What a stunning place. Now I want to visit every pig. Stunning decor; quiet peaceful spot, friendly staff .

Great food and beautiful surroundings, the staff were amazing.

First visit to the Pig after hearing great reviews. Positives: Stunning setting, wonderful house in beautiful, tranquil grounds. Menu based on local produce and decent wine list. Negatives: food slightly underwhelming for the price, tables rather too tightly packed in, Dealbreaker: oppressive service. If you have an in and out in 60 minutes policy this should be clearly stated on your bookings page and please allow guests time to swallow their final mouthful before pestering them to leave the table.

Tasty food and lovely place, we spent there in our friend’s birthday. All dishes were tasty, but the restaurant gave a birthday present and it was absolutely strange dish. You would better to create something better than this, guys, for your guests.

It was the best restaurant with every delicious nature plant from their own gardens. The food was so high quality and creative different kinds of food.

Been a few times a lovely looking place, however we went for a meal for five people, and the sides for the main course were all laced with salt. To the point our eldest did not finish his, and I felt same. Restaurant lost out as we then did not order more drinks (perhaps the tactic), nor desserts and left. Mains tasted lovely just sides laced in salt. I did not mind it, when a young staffer asked if we would take a drink before going to the restaurant (nice actually) but her right in front of us giving a big thumbs up to her colleague thinking I did not see, like 'yah I upsold' something, ruined the next 10mins for me.

Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Small menu but very varied selection was very hard to choose between the options, the all sounded so amazing. I will be back again. Been back again and had an equally good experience.

We stayed in the Comfy Room which had a four posted bed and lovely views. It is quite a small room but very oldy worldy and really nice with an ensuite.Staff are very attentive but not intrusive and there are many nooks and crannies you can take yourself off to for some quiet time.The grounds are beautiful as is the main house and the kitchen garden tour at 11am is well worth doing.It is quite an expensive place to stay and breakfast and dinner were extras but this place has a lovely tranquil vibe and definitely somewhere we will go to stay again.

Having heard positive reviews about the Pig at Bridge I was looking forward to having lunch there but was very disappointed. The portions were tiny, our cauliflower cheese came in a small dish with barely enough for one person. On top of the cauliflower were the roast potatoes these should have been in a separate dish! There was no apple sauce with our pork, we had to ask for it. When it came it was in the tiniest of dishes for 3 of us to share. Very overpriced for not even what I would call child size portions. Will not be returning or recommending.

Nice birthday lunch. Good food, service a bit hit and miss. Nice ambience finished our drinks in the sitting room with lovely views. High prices for non alcoholic drinks and 20% spoiled the taste a bit but overall a happy birthday in a beautiful venue.

A family favourite treat so we came here for my Dads 80th birthday, and wow, we had the best time. From the moment the door was opened and a wonderful warm welcome given, to the fab food and super fab staff, it really made a special day even more special. We all went home, happy and stuffed. Thanks to all the team at The Pig, you’re all amazing 👍

Excellent food and service, great venue. We were advised to visit here but couldn’t get in this evening so went for a late lunch. The food was all local and really tasty. Portions were a good size (huge pork chop) but didn’t feel overstuffed.

Lovely Saturday lunch. Busy restaurant environment with a great atmosphere. Food was faultless, service great and special shout out to the young lad in the kitchen Max! Can’t wait to come back again and try a few more different things on the menu.

Yet again, another outstanding meal at The Pig. The service is the best from reception until you leave the building, the attention to detail by every member of the team is phenomenal. Food, perfect, ingredients all locally sourced & the wine list, to die for! We prefer the Pig to its Michelin neighbours & in kent, we’ve eaten at them all. Please don’t ever change, you have it just right in every way & it’s a joy to eat there.

Celebration meal out for seven people. Ate a combination of the pork, root stew, chicken and scallops with combination of sides including chips, greens also crispy onions and beetroot ( the last two were lovely). Combination of drinks. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.

Lovely building excellent staff warmly welcomed. This was our third visit and the food was disappointing, I have to say this desire to have the biggest Yorkshire puddings is just silly, my pork had a strangely unpleasant taste to it and there was an abundance of garlic flavoured beetroot on the plate.

Another great experience at The Pig. Pleasant drink in the cosy bar with its wood burner before being shown to the restaurant. Friendly, helpful staff went the extra mile to accommodate my lactose intolerance and the food didn’t disappoint. This is a special place!