The Red Lion in Swale

Beautiful country gem Sat on village green,amazing food with excellent service. Has amazing garden for the kids with its own little antique shop!! Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏

Went to this pub after walking my dog at victory wood. The ladies behind the bar were very welcoming and I’d like to thank the staff for the excellent service and lovely food. We had a very pleasant lunch and will def be going back. A true little gem in Kent.

Relaxed, beautiful country pub that after today I have even higher regard for. (I came in for a bite and the kitchen had just closed). Well I didn't go hungry. The staff are completely brilliant, generous, attentive and super efficient. Visit this pub, it's one of the best.

Absolutely love it here! Food is superb!!!!!!!! Lovely pub , great garden..Children and dog friendly. Beautiful location.

I popped in today for a beer after having my Covid booster - well I needed to wash down some tablets! There were two ladies working the bar. One, an older lady, and the other with multi-coloured hair. They were just lovely and welcoming. I ordered a prawn cocktail which was presented beautifully and sat at the back and just relaxed for an hour. I had been here before, with my mum, and live locally. I’d really recommend the Red Lion. When you think the date of 1364 on the front of the building is more or less half-way between the Black Death and the Peasants’ Revolt it deserves to be recognised more - but let’s keep it a local secret for now.

Very good value, wonderful setting. Good staff. Recommend

Lovely little pub and our new favourite has a good balance of old pub and good food and very dog friendly the owners seem lovely aswell

Fantastic pub . Lovely friendly staff . Very dog friendly . Great food . We will return many times .

Just recently enjoyed a first class Sunday lunch. Everything was perfectly cooked and portion sizes generous. The service was excellent and all staff couldn't have been more helpful. All in a beautiful 14th century pub set in an idyllic location, will definitely return.

Lovely pub, stunning location with wonderful food, atmosphere and great friendly staff, who accommodated our visit every time we've been. Definitely worth it visit

Had lunch here today with friends. Just happened to come across it on the Internet while looking for someone in the area . Beautiful building and interesting decor. We all had a sandwich, 3 of us prawns, and one sausage. They were all lovely loads of filling hot chips and salad, all for a very reasonable price. The waitress was charming, and the owner was just lovely. We will definitely visit again.

Fabulous service, fabulous food, come and try for yoyrself you won't be disappointed. A beautiful country pub with a friendly vibe.

Went for our 40th Anniversary lunch bought for us by our son and daughter in law The starter shredded chilli beef was the best I have tasted .The Roast Beef was quite fatty and chewey on my plate but my husbands wasn't as bad. great fresh vegetables the Yorkshire pudding just melted in your mouth the plates were hot and so pleased we went for the extra of cauliflower cheese it was really tasty

Went for our 40th Anniversary lunch bought for us by our son and daughter in law The starter shredded chilli beef was the best I have tasted .The Roast Beef was quite fatty and chewey on my plate but my husbands wasn't as bad. great fresh vegetables the Yorkshire pudding just melted in your mouth the plates were hot and so pleased we went for the extra of cauliflower cheese it was really tasty

Lovely site in the beautiful Kent countryside, very atmospheric & great food. Recommend to anyone.

Lovely site in the beautiful Kent countryside, very atmospheric & great food. Recommend to anyone.

Were staying just over the green in Hernhill so we ate here twice: once a deux in the lovely garden and once in a group of 5 where we were seated upstairs. Very busy so you need to book on a Sunday. Sunday roasts were very good though I thought they had skimped on the veg and especially on the gravy. We had to order more and it came at an extra cost of £1.50 for a tiny little doll’s house saucepan.Otherwise no complaints.

Really incredible!! Very welcoming pub with great food!

Not half as good as it was … an all meat Sunday roast now consists of 2 meats instead of 3 ,, the portion size and price are the same … extra gravy as there is never enough ( approx 30 mls)£1.50 .. such a shame as it was the best roast for miles around .. sadly not anymore .. I did speak to the manager who basically made excuses … he said the gravy cost 60p a portion to make … ???? That is quite some profit ..

Nice food friendly staff nice large garden for the kids

Interesting menu, good food, and a pleasant place all round atmosphere, will certainly return.

Excellent menu, highly recommended

Lucked out on a saturday night to get a table without reservation. Great service and impeccable food, thank you!

Having messed up my booking (me not the Red Lion) we were efficiently sorted by the first of a fabulous team of staff. Everything about our evening was superb. The location of this stunning pub just a very pleasant 20 minute drive from Canterbury was idyllic and we look forward to returning. All 3 of our meals were cooked to perfection and we couldn't muster up one gripe between us. The pub management should be proud of their front of house team, they all got it just right. Can't recommend enough.

The staff were friendly. The food was amazing and a very gluten-free friendly menu. It is dog-friendly too and with a big car park and live music in the garden.

Amazing. What a find in the middle of nowhere but easy to get to. Everything was delightful including the welcoming staff on a busy Sunday. We will be back.

Great village pub on the green opposite the church. Good choice on menu and great food. Friendly service. Live music outside on Sunday afternoons and a quiz once a month. The perfect pub!

At the pub for a wake but the service standards were high.

Idyllic setting good value brilliant atmosphere

This restaurant exceeded all expectations. Feel good from the first minute.

Stopped here a few times for a drink. Lovely pub and friendly staff. Great garden as well. Not eaton here yet but will do soon

We've been to here 2 times before and food was nice so we went back a third time to take our friends for lunch and was very disappointed. Our friends had Sunday roast, we had burger and chips. Our chips were cold one both plates so we sent them back, only to be returned still cold. The manager got involved (who by the way hasn't smiled or been welcoming the 3 times we've been there) and replaced our lunch with "hot" food but by the time that arrived our friends had finished theirs so had to sit and watch us eat ours. The bill wasn't amended accordingly for the inconvenience which we found very disappointing.

Went for a roast! Was up there with one of the best roasts dinners I’ve had. Service was very good aswell. Lovely atmosphere.

What a lovely traditional old pub with excellent food.

An excellent pub with friendly, helpful, efficient staff. We popped in for a drink after attending the funeral of a friend, so I can't comment on food. The atmosphere was inviting and comfortable. There was a good choice of real ale available, the one I tried was in superb condition. There's a well laid-out, large car park, too. Recommended.

Very nice location near good dog walks. The roast dinner was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. I would recommend coming if you are near.

Great food, lovely staff and lovely building! Phoned last minute on a Saturday evening to book a table for two and they were very accommodating. The food was really delicious, service was great - we'll be back!

5 Star Sunday Nut Roast Lunch. The quality of the food was fantastic…best homemade Nut Roast we have had for a long time, in fact all the vegetables & roast potatoes were cooked to perfection & we are fussy! We had a fantastic time at this lovely pub, when we turned up for Sunday Roast Lunch with our 2 dogs, on Easter weekend. We were all made really welcome inside by the friendly staff & the atmosphere in this beautiful old pub was super. Would definitely go again if we find ourselves in the area.

Visited the pub for the first time and found the Staff very helpful and friendly. Ordered food which was reasonable priced and well presented. The prices compared to other pubs were very good.

This is great place for dining out with great atmosphere fantastic staff and above all excellent food at reasonable cost. Made very welcome first class service. Highly recommended.

My sister and I have been to The Red Lion a few times but I just had to say that the service was exceptional last Wednesday. We’d only booked that afternoon but we’re accommodated with two dogs. The waiter and waitress, Jacob and Eva, took excellent care of us and provided the dogs with a fur blanket to lie on, a bowl of water and also treats. It was a lovely evening.

A family outing for lunch on a very busy Easter Saturday. The pub looked fully booked and had a nice atmosphere, service was quick, friendly and attentive. Four different main dishes and all were excellent.

What an excellent pub with fantastic customer service...the ambience and atmosphere was just perfect.. Will definitely come back!!

Came for lunch purely on reading reviews - ordered the home-cooked fishfinger sandwich with salad and chips. Customer service was faultless and the old world charm of the pub was fantastic. Cheap thin bread sandwich with a layer of shredded iceberg lettuce underneath the fishfingers making the bread soggy, fish fingers tasteless no seasoning, side salad on plate should be renamed as shredded iceberg lettuce garnish with pickled red onion slices and chips clearly supermarket - all for 12.95 ???? We will not be back.

Great village pub, lots of history, local walks and good selection of food/drink. Big carpark.

Fantastic meal tonight, my lamb was perfectly cooked, all 4 meals were delicious, service excellent, very friendly pub, thank you.

Had a wonderful meal and chat with locals who made us very welcome

Beautiful old public house, went for a friends 50th who lives locally, staff were friendly and helpful. Wonderful building with history well worth a visit !

We had a great roast, service was great, food hot and a great atmosphere!

Went for date night with the husband, booked ahead, table allocated straight away when we arrived. There was a lovely atmosphere in the pub. Staff were attentive and quick to serve food and drink, but didn’t feel rushed. Food was on point! It was delicious! Highly recommended for anyone wanting to be impressed by a pub meal!

Very rarely do you go into a pub and get such a warm welcome for you and the dog! What a fantastic owner of this establishment who exudes kindness, genuine warmth and 5* hospitality. The food was delicious, well executed and presented with perfectly. I have a readership of 50,000 on trip advisor and if you happen to find yourself close to this little hamlet I’d certainly recommend you drop by. I’m certainly looking forward to sampling their Sunday Roast and visiting again with various friends. Thank you to all of you who made our visit so nice and for the care you took with my anxious boy.

It was fantastic! Amazing service, food and all round atmosphere! We were also especially grateful for them being able to cater for our gluten free needs! We would definitely recommend it to ANYONE looking for a lovely Sunday lunch and will be back again!

Lovely little pub with a small but fantastic quality Sunday lunch menu. Highly recommended, remember to book & try to get a table away from the bar (& the door!)

Absolutely stunning country boozer

There were 21 of us for a special 40th birthday (ages 8 months-69 years). We had the upstairs function room which was beautiful. The staff were excellent, as was the food - a really great experience.

A New Year's Eve meal with all the family. The atmosphere was warm and cosy, with smiling, efficient staff and each dish coming out perfectly. 5 Stars.

During our short stay in Hernhill we ate here four times, including a get together on the Friday night with old school friends, each time we were made to feel very welcome (including the dog) and the food is excellent. Simon and his team are terrific and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Excellent food, great service and a really nice feel to this pub - and that's on a Tuesday lunchtime 😀

Fantastic pub, serving delicious, fresh cooked food, very reasonably priced. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly and attentive staff. Enjoyed our lunch here and would happily recommend.

Had a really pleasant lunch, top quality and very comfortable atmosphere

Great local pub with quality food. Portion sizes are not too big but delicious. Great service, staff were friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere, dogs allowed and the decor was truly cosy pub authentic. Would go again, but as a vegetarian they did have limited choice.

I've been to the Red Lion a couple of times over the last few years as its always been a beautiful pub to spend time in. Theres no better building or location for a pub, it's almost perfect. The food has got so much better since the last time I came here about a year ago, which was a little underwhelming to say the least. I had the Haddock pate to start which was delicious, followed by the Duck breast which was even better and cooked perfectly. its was value for money and there's a good selection of beers to choose from, the staff were very attentive and friendly. After speaking to the server I understand theres a new owner and chefs in the kitchen which must be why this place is so much better, I won't be leaving it as long before my next visit.

Very good. We didn't have much time so we only had a burger but the menu looked interesting with vegetarian and vegan options.

Fantastic meal, 14 of us with our bassets, the service was friendly and fantastic, The roast was to die for, The beef was melt in the mouth and those that had the mixed roast had so much tasty meat with delicious crackling! The gravy and cauliflower cheese was delicious! Those that had dessert thoroughly enjoyed them! One of the best roast dinners I've tasted, Would highly recommend, and will definitely be returning

Lovely pub great food will be going back

Had a lovely Sunday roast. Full of flavour and cooked perfecly

Really excellent Sunday lunch. Lovely traditional pub interior and very nice garden / outdoor seating area. Highly recommended, will be returning.

Four of us had Sunday lunch here last week. What a fab meal it was. We all agreed it was probably one of the best pub Sunday lunches we had eaten in a very long time. The flavours and presentation were outstanding. The new owners have taken this village pub to another level. The staff were attentive and polite. Well done, everyone. We wish you well with your new venture!

Had a really nice lunch time meal. A little bit pricey but overall I think it was worth it. Will definitely be stopping off next time we're passing through.

Enjoyed the food . But'the length of time to have main was not great . Staff were brilliant 👏

There aren't many old, local pubs left nowadays. But this one ticks all the boxes! Beautiful interior, fabulous food, and a garden to keep kids entertained for hours!!! Staff are happy to discuss all menu choices, and their childrens portions are very generous. We will definitely be making regular visits!

This Red Lion staff and Food is amazing Sunday family meal 😋 was just perfectly cooked 100% recommended

A wonderful Sunday lunch god about 20 of us, for my sons birthday. Amazing tasty food, great service and beautiful surroundings

DISAPPOINTED. Came highly recommended but fell flat. Had homemade focaccia bread with chilli and garlic butter, not a hint of chilli but overwhelmed with garlic. Crispy belly pork bites, absolutely delicious. Cod and chips main course. Both pieces of fish tasted dry, chips were frozen, tarter sauce had a taste of curry. Service was pretty good. Atmosphere was at a premium but to be fair we were the first customers of the evening. All together a little disappointing.

Lovely traditional pub with a nice outdoor area out back. Great after trekking around Faversham

Lovely country pub, very friendly staff and great food!

Fabulous place for a meal. Food was excellent.

Absolutely stunning place great beer great staff,great food

We are staying nearby for the August Bank Holiday weekend and had wanted to eat at this stunning pub for a while, having only had drinks on previous occasions. Yesterday’s lunch was delicious - we both had starters & mains: a classic prawn cocktail, and a yummy Serrano ham & melon salad followed by lamb koftas, and salmon with a basil & limoncello sauce. The service was friendly and the building is just beautifully (13th century). Highly recommended.

We live far enough away that a visit has to be worth it - The Red Lion simply delivers. Every time. This latest visit was in a large group of friends. No complaints. Mains, deserts and beer/wine were good. The setting of the historic inn is beautiful too.

the plates were exceptionally clean hands off to the kitchen porter

Sunday lunch was perfect. Service as ever, was fantastic. Typical English pub/restaurant, which is getting harder to find. Full of atmosphere and hospitality.

Been three times before but had always booked. Popped in without a booking on the off chance we could have lunch for 3. The waitress straight away welcomed us and gave us a choice of lovely tables, menus brought over and water for our pup. Comfortable chairs and lots of space. Good busy feel to the pub. Our meals were delicious, hot and perfectly cooked. The haddock with Thai noodles was so tasty and really different. Friendly, chatty and kind service throughout the meal… we can’t say enough good things about the staff here. We were even offered a blanket for the pup to lay on. Pub is situated on a pretty village green and the beer garden is huge with children’s play are too. Don’t miss out. We will be back (again).

We discovered the pub from a recommendation while staying in Faversham and must say, could not be a better recommendation. The pub looks like a time portal to a few centuries ago in a great location with an amazing preserved building (of course adapted with modern technology). Great look isn't it all as the team there were great, welcomed us as we entered, knowledgeable service and fantastic food. Walking or riding, this pub is a must visit.

Lovely traditional pub. Really good service and quality food.

A welcome pit stop when out for a evening stroll, can certainly recommend the Red Lion lager. Only stopped for an hour or so but the atmosphere felt just right. Will certainly return to sample the menu.

After using TripAdvisor for ten years, I finally decided to download the app just to leave a review for the Red Lion. I've been going to the Red Lion for around five years, however, we booked their upstairs room for a birthday meal for 16 people last night and their service, food and all round hospitality was superb.

Great gluten free. Lovely staff nice place

First time visit, would return. Lovely comfortable interior, plenty of space on admittedly a not very busy Wednesday lunchtime. Charming building from the exterior overlooking the village green and parish church, ‘typically English’ setting one could say. As the headline says, the stand out was the attentive service from 3 charming young women - hats off to you for your care (and no doubt good training). Excellent range of drinks, food good/above average, portions generous- almost over generous!

Really nice food. Very friendly and accommodating staff would definitely recommend.

Found it by accident. So glad I did! Brilliant pub. Can’t fault it. I was aiming for a pub in Whitstable. Never got there!!

The food was really good, the fish was very fresh and well cooked. Staff are brilliant and it is a lovely pub.

Geat pub, lovely staff and stunning food. Thanks Red Lion.

Excellent service, friendly and efficient staff, great location. Nothing was too much trouble. Great ambience, cosy pub, relaxing atmosphere and fantastic food!

The service (by a young man) was excellent and he could not have been more attentive. However, our food took 45 minutes to arrive and was unmemorable/ greasy.

It was a lovely pub but unfortunately spoilt by a traveller family ie Pikeys swearing in front of children. Very loud and offensive 😒 we were looking forward to having a future meal there but will not be returning:(

Really nice with good service. Outside has sunny tables

We always enjoy eating here. It’s wonderful to have a go-to place where you know you’ll have a good experience. We find meals here to be of great value and a decent portion. The friendly waitresses make you feel welcome and take good care of you. The roast dinner we had during our most recent visit was delicious.

Popped in for lunch recently. Very easy to book online and staff ready for us for when we arrived. Lovely village pub with attentive polite staff. The pub is very clean and tidy with thought given to the soft furnishings. The menu is not extensive (Informed the menu changes regularly.)but enough options to consider and at a price comparable to similar establishments. A 10% service charge for the staff is added and this is made clear - we always support this where the money goes to the staff. Our food arrived in good time, well presented and tasty. The beer garden also looks inviting for a warmer day. In summary - Lovely venue, attentive polite staff and good food. 5*

Having a drink outside in the sunshine. Good service.