The Rose & Crown in Shepway

We had takeaway curry and it was fabulous! Great size portions, comes with rice and popadoms snd excellent value, we will definitely order again!

We had the best steak and ale pie in years, sat in the lovely garden, surrounded by woods absolutely heaven, and the service was very good with a lovely smile, Fault less!

Landlady/barmaid was friendly and welcoming unlike the clientele on entering. Beer was good but unfortunately no food was being served. Would be good to see this on a notice outside.

The pub is not serving food at present. Very disappointing. I had checked the website, but it was not obvious that food was not being served.

The Rose and Crown is a welcoming traditional pub complete with pickled eggs behind the bar! The on tap cider and Guinness were both good and the take away fish and chips was epic. Admittedly we are from the Midlands and as such aren’t probably aren’t the best people to judge seafood, but the food is was beautifully fresh, not too greasy and the portions could have kept us going for a week!

We had a holiday in Stelling Minnis in early May 2021. It was not possible to eat indoors in a restaurant because of pandemic-related restrictions but the Rose and Crown were offering takeaway fish and chips on a Thursday evening. We booked in advance, and had the option of eating in their garden with a drink from the bar. We had a foster puppy with us who barks at other dogs, so when I went to let the pub know we were ready for our meal, I asked if there were other dogs in the garden. I was told there were, so we decided to take the meal away with us. The pleasant young man who served me kindly brought the food to the car.

Was working locally and popped in for a coffee. Was made to feel very welcome by the landlady and as I sat outside was made to feel very welcome. Helpful polite a real country gem. Hope post lockdown is great for you.

Amazing food, staff serving couldn't do enough. Food is insanely great, the home made steak pie is filled to the brim with melt in the mouth meat, every platter that came out was cooked to perfection. Stuart is the perfect host too, polite helpful and friendly.

Lovely pub to have Sunday lunch very reasonably priced with lots of it. Friendly staff with time fo chat. Easy to book and easy to find if you are in area.

We visited twice with friends, whilst staying at local campsite, and had two fantastic meals (evening meal and OAP lunch). Quality food, well cooked and presented, with plenty of fresh vegetables. Generous portions so make sure you're hungry! The meat pies are "proper" pies - shortcrust pastry top and bottom, Really good value. Warm, friendly welcome.

We've just left Stelling Minis having visited the Rose & Crown for a Saturday evening and a Monday (pensioners) lunchtime meal during our short stay. The food was excellent with a varied menu, very generous portions at a very reasonable price. Staff welcoming and safety measures in place. Well done all round.

Booked a table for dinner here for our second night as was staying at a nearby campsite. Decided to pop in for a drink after pitching our tent on the first day. Was greeted with a warm welcome from Stuart and the “locals”. Clearly “out of towners” we were welcomed in and enjoyed some friendly banter at the bar. Dinner on our second night was lovely, menu varied, reasonably priced and plentiful. So lovely to find a true village pub that has managed to survive during these hard times. Am looking forward to returning many more times.

Had a really great lunch time with friends. Food was delicious service was good. A good venue to meet up with people.

Lovely place, me and my partner went for a dinner meal and we couldn't fault it, friendly service, and the food was absolutely delicious. Good portion sizes, we left feeling very full, and my partner enjoyed the choice of beers they had on. Will definitely be back

Have been a couple of times recently and have been very impressed with the food. Excellently presented and cooked to perfection, they know how to cook a good steak. Would highly recommend.

We visited today for a birthday lunch. We had a mixture of the Sunday roast, burgers and veggie meals. Everything was fantastic, the food was hot and the portion sizes were very generous. I would definitely recommend and we will be returning.

Booked for lunch at the weekend. Had a very warm welcome and shown to our table. Very good choices of starters, main courses and sweets. Service was quick, friendly and the food was beautifully presented (and tasted delicious). A lovely relaxed time had by us all. Everyone in our party had nothing but praise for the food and service. Prices were very reasonable too.I will certainly be visiting again for food. Thanks to all the staff.

Second visit on what was a rather busy Friday evening. All great. We will be back next year when in Kent next. Thank you.

This is really a very nice pub. Very clean,with excellent food from a wide variety menu. It gets very busy on Sunday lunch times but the staff are still very friendly and efficient. Will definately come again.

We came here for my dad’s 70th birthday dinner and very glad we did. The staff are lovely and the pub has great atmosphere. The menu has great choice of food and at a really reasonable price. Great choice of drinks so everyone was happy. Really can’t fault it on anything and look forward to coming back again.

Friendly staff, great food and good service - what more can you ask for? My first visit but definitely won’t be my last.

Have been here many times, and always a friendly welcome from the Jackson family. Excellent beers, great food and a lovely setting. Even when very busy they have never let us down.

We have camped behind the Rose and Crown many times, and find the staff very friendly, the beer well kept and the food good.

Very enjoyable home cooked meal. Reasonably priced. Great surroundings and friendly staff. Highly recommended but you need to book especially for a Sunday

Super selection of beers. Good quality. Good choice of foods from normal pub grub to a few extras. Chicken balti was great. Baguettes fresh and big. Waitress was lovely and polite. Very reasonably priced too.

Been there twice now. Would have patronise more often but they stop serving food at 2pm for lunch (that's usually when we would pass by the pub after grocery shopping. Whenever we were there, we would try to order their homemade pies and dessert (for me). Delicious food every time! Haven't try their dinner ambience yet...

A pub set in the stunning area of Stelling Minnis, not far from Canterbury. The interior is that of a traditional pub and may make you think it was more of a place just for drinks. However, it definitely isn’t! I had the homemade pie and it was delicious. The portions were very generous, the food affordable and the service was excellent. We will be back!

Amazing Sunday lunch with good choice. Everything was fresh, plentiful and piping hot. Service was friendly and attentive.

We always get a warm welcome at this pub even though we don't visit as often as we'd like. The food is always good and the portions generous. Landlord Stewart remembers everyone's names and is just the right degree of attentive.

What a lovely pub! Staying on a short break not far away we visited a couple times and found the whole experience really enjoyable. Food was great, beer perfect, warm real fire going. Dartboard too (we was happily lent us some darts to play) Locals were very warm and friendly too, we was even lent a head torch to find our way home. A Great & very hospitable pub. pub, thoroughly enjoyed our time in there. Highly recommend!!

Our friends booked our Sunday lunch we had not been before, the pub is old world, but with lots of style, the landlord was extremely warm and welcoming to us, he advised that our table was not quite ready and would we like a drink whilst waiting, he continued to support us keeping us up to date, he is a proper landlord.

Amazing food, great portions sizes. lovely fire to sit by. Love this pub will be back again soon. 7 of us in our party and every one found something they liked on the menu

Family run free house with exceptional hospitality! Food is all home cooked and wonderful BUT! The portions are huge so don’t eat before you go! 😆 Great beers and an open fire! EXCELLENT

Had one of the best Sunday Lunches here. Amazing value at £8.95. Loads of meat, roast and new potatoes and 3 different types of fresh veg. You could choose from lamb, beef, pork and turkey for the same price. All came with Yorkshire pud, stuffing and condiments. It was delicious.

What a find! Had a lovely Sunday Lunch with friends. The food was substantial, fresh and very good value. The service was slick and friendly. I’ll definitely return.

Went for a festive lunch. Food was very good. Plenty to eat and all piping hot. Very friendly service .

3 good beers available, food is very substantial with a good range of veg .

Have visited on a number of occasions and each time we have had an excellent home cooked meal at a reasonable price served by friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Wow, What a find! My walking group and I had lunch here today. We chose our dishes then went for our walk around Stelling Minnis.

Excellent food and excellent staff, all very friendly and attentive. Couldn't fault it at all. Would highly reccomend.

Dropped in almost by accident, but had a top evening with the friendly family who run the pub. Will return soon for what promises to be excellent food. Thanks for the hospitality, Stewart, Jackie Kieran and Lynne, though I've probably spelled your names wrong 😀

We enjoyed our lunch time meal and the friendliness of the locals so much, we went back again in the eve, as it was a music and old cars event. Very good.

They had a weekend event on with camping out on the field behind. live music over the weekend

The service was very impressive , from the moment we entered the pub.

First visit to The Rose and Crown last night. Only one beer on which was a shame. Lovely homemade shortcrust pastry steak and ale pies with very good, crispy chips and plentiful vegetables. Just a jug of extra gravy would have made the meal perfect! A lovely surprise to find that all the puddings are homemade as so many pubs buy their puddings in. Spotted Dick and custard was very tasty, a little more like a spiced sponge pudding than an authentic suet pudding but delicious nevertheless. Great value food and all homemade it seems. Would definitely recommend.

Wow. Visited this pub today for a Sunday roast and we were amazed at the quality and quantity of food supplied. Staff were very efficient and drinks reasonable. Make sure you leave room for dessert...they were delicious.

Nine of the family ate here for Sunday lunch. The food and service was really good especially the roast venison with a good choice of roast and new potatoes, carrots peas, cabbage and broccoli. Desserts were to die for. Highly recommended and good value for money.

Met family members here on their recommendation. Great Food from a "something for everyone" menu. Good quality, good value, good service, nice staff. What more can one wish for. Would happily recommend.

We had a weeks stay in Stelling Minnis and had a meal at this dog friendly pub twice and both meals were excellent. First visit we both had the steak and ale pie, made by the landlady it was excellent, second visit one of us had the ham and leek pie again excellent and the other the steak, again excellent. A very friendly pub cannot praise it enough.

Good range of typical pub food at reasonable prices and they keep the real ale to a high standard. Well worth trying for Sunday lunch as well

My family and I had dinner here 3 times this week. The food is absolutely brilliant and excellent value for money . Had the steak and Ale pie on my last visit and wow honestly was top draw. Go here for sure you won’t be disappointed

A small group of us had lunch here today. There was a large pre-booked party settling in as we arrived, but this didn't stop Stewart and his staff serving us splendid lunches in a timely manner, and for a very reasonable price too. Faultless food, service, and value.

Took my 90 plus Mum out for a country drive and stopped at the Rose and Crown for lunch . . Very pleasant surroundings . . Very friendly and helpful staff as my wife has dietary needs . . But the food was absolutely gorgeous . .But be warned the portions are excellent so go hungry . . . Can't wait to go back

We've eaten here on more than one occasion. The most recent being a large party on a Sunday lunchtime. The pub was very busy indeed but we didn't feel at all rushed. The food is always to a great standard and the roast potatoes are amazing. The service is always friendly and attentive. Kitchen staff were able to adapt the dinners to gluten free alternatives with ease.

My husband took me today for birthday lunch, it never disapoints, friendly atmosphere, Stuart & Jackie really lovely and welcoming. Food is superb, my husband had steak, and im veggie, so opted for homemade quiche, both melted in the mouth. Perfect setting, open fire, thank you, we'll be back..

Arrived and had not booked but the lovely landlord said we could eat at the bar but then moved us to a table. We had our dog with us who was very welcome.

We rented a B&B; for a trip to Howletts and went to this local pub in the evening - WOW; I seldom cant finish a plate but the portions are massive and the food of really good quality at value prices.. Happy cheerful staff and a proper traditional pub feel to the place - really recommend a visit!

Good food, very plentiful with 4 veg with our meal. Great value, even fillet steak under £20. I had belly pork at £11 and my husband home made steak and kidney pie for about £10.

Couldn’t actually get in for lunch as it’s so popular but lovely pub and very welcoming helpful staff Lovely logs fires and amazing food smells Must book in advance !!

My wife and daughters, who are Argentine, are staying in Stelling Minnis for a while, and upon visiting this pub recently, during lunch service hours, were forced to sit and wait for 45 minutes unattended, and eventually had to leave without ordering. When she asked the waitress about the wait, my wife was told that the three other tables of diners had her "too busy" to attend to them. Considering I was there with them a few days earlier when there was quite a lunch rush, and the same waitress didn't have a problem with the "busyness," I have a hard time swallowing the excuse. It wasn't the fact that we have small children, because this place also has high chairs for small children and I have seen others there with small children. Then there's the fact that my wife is an outsider who struggles with the language and clearly is not from around there. Given the evidence, I really can't get past the feeling that that's the best explanation for their treatment. So, the food's not bad, but I won't be going there again.

Visited here with a bunch of friends in December. We had booked ahead and reserved a table and picked what...

Food quality is in the whole really good, plenty of choice and plenty of it. One of the quiche's was...

Just had the best Sunday lunch anyone could wish for - succulent turkey, plenty of veg and roast potatoes which...

Saturday night meal. 8 adults and one toddler. Staff very friendly, explained the pie of the day options and that they had run out of a couple of things when we sat down. orders taken efficiently and starters brought out in acceptable time.

The food was great and the portions were generous.

Finger licking kitchen staff and they were not chickens, whilst sat waiting for food with a clear view into the kitchen I witnessed a female in the kitchen lick and suck her fingers and continue to handle food, very basic personal hygiene and a BIG RED FLAG.

Went here in the summer for a car show and while we were here we ate in the pub . The food was superb

We have visited the Rose and Crown many times for Sunday lunch. The food is always absolutely wonderful and the portions are very generous. Today was no exception as the welcome from Stuart and all was warm and the food was piping hot too. Anyone who can manage to eat all the main course with room to spare, must try out the desert menu. Believe me the Spotted Dick, Sticky Toffee pudding etc. are to die for!!! The pub itself has a warm and friendly atmosphere and everyone is made to feel welcome.

Whilst on holiday I went with two others to The Rose & Crown for a Sunday roast meal. You have to book well in advance to get a table, which we did, and it was well worth the wait. The staff are friendly and efficient. There were four choices of meat, which you don't normally get elsewhere, and a variety of veg, roast potatoes, new potatoes etc etc to go with your chosen meat. Good size portions given. Definitely value for money. There was so much we couldn't actually eat at the time that we asked for a parcel to be made up to take home with us for the next day. We didn't want to waste any of it as it was so nice. We would like to return again given the opportunity and would recommend others try this venue as they won't be disappointed.

my husband and I were staying in village for a week and called in on our first evening for a dinner, it was very busy and fully booked but on finding out it was a celebration for us, they very kindly managed to arrange a table and we enjoyed their beautiful food. we ate here twice more and would recommend a visit for good tasty home fare.

An old world pub in the tiny hamlet of Stelling Minnis, the Rose & Crown attracts many regular locals. The chalk board menu ranges from pub classics to offerings such as king prawns in garlic butter. I chose their pie of the day - steak and ale - and a pint of the real ale. And what arrived was a huge slice of a real short crust pie, at least enough for two, with potatoes and a large dish of veg. The pie was packed with very tender steak in a rich gravy - delicious! Eventually, and with the assistance of another glass of beer, I got through it. I left in great need of my five mile walk home!Only negative was that for my taste the veg were overcooked (a problem with a lot of pub meals), but otherwise a great plate of food for less than £10. Yes, I will be going again.It can get busy so book a table.

My wife and I visited for lunch today. We always know that if you visit you will always be well fed and today we weren't disappointed. The food is always made from local produce and perfectly cooked. We are always surprised as to how many people frequent this village 'Pub'. If you want a great lunch then it is a must. However, it is advisable to book first.

Probably should have had one of the specials but just fancied the gourmet burger from the menu as just wanted a lighter bite. Harsh, but the worst burger I've tasted in years and left nearly half. Really was a thin dry piece of meat. Served with chunky oily chips and a side salad with separate coleslaw. The little portion of coleslaw was the best taste here.Overdose of uninteresting salad with no dressing and worst the same salad in the burger bun which sadly was like cotton wool. Very disapointed.

I went as part of a car club having our annual show in the grounds behind the pub.Around twenty or thirty of the people at the show had a meal there. I heard only praise for the food from all of them, some of us had been there before, many had not, including several visitors from Belgium and one from the Isle of Wight. Portions were very generous, but quality hadn't been neglected for quantity. Certainly we will eat there again.

Lovely little Pub in the middle of nowhere halfway between Hythe and Canterbury. Superb food. Special price for OAP's midweek phone first it gets busy. We love it, lots of walking country around so its the perfect place to stop and enjoy a rest whilst you quaff a shandy and tuck into the lovely food. We cant resist revisiting this place. Great staff and they graft so hard. They deserve their success.

We have used this pub for a meal a few times now and have been made most welcome each time. They are dog friendly, the prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. The food is superb so we had our family Christmas dinner there in December 2016. We will be taking a large group of friends there soon at the end of our club's mystery tour so I know there will be more satisfied customers who will return another day. This pub is very popular so you'll have to book well in advance if you are going there for Sunday lunch, although you shouldn't need to book midweek when it's quieter. (Still a good idea to book though)Live Jazz music on Wednesdays too!

It has a lovely location and is a real old fashioned pub .A good menu for meat eaters and vegetarians. Absolutely super food with three different vegetables, not the usual frozen peas, and you are given a choice of potatoes. , Lovely warm customer service, with frequent unobtrusive passing by to see if all was well.

I have been coming in here now for about 4 months on a regular basis, great pub food, great value, warm welcoming atmosphere well done guys, see you soon.

A group of us walkers eat at the pub fairly regularly and are always delighted with the delicious food and reasonable prices. Lovely setting and great staff too. Highly recommended by our party.

My wife and I have been looking forward to visiting this restaurant ever since my father-in-law attended a family celebration there and returned enthusing about the meal he had enjoyed there.The three of us had lunch there today and chose the home-made steak and kidney and steak and ale pies. These were served with a choice of chips or new potatoes and cauliflower, broccoli and peas. The pies were absolutely delicious. Large portions, excellent pastry and plenty of tasty, tender meat in a rich gravy, while the vegetables were cooked to perfection. In my case, this was washed down with a pint of Young's.Unfortunately, we were so full after the main course that we were incapable of sampling the desserts. The diners at the next table ordered cheesecake which they were clearly enjoying very much.As well as the charm of the building with its oak beams and open fire, the friendliness of our waitress and of the landlord made our visit all the more enjoyable. We are already looking forward to our next visit and to sampling the desserts.

Cannot praise the Chef, staff and lovely waitresses enough, for the fantastic meal I enjoyed today at The Rose and Crown, in Stelling Minnis. There were about 20 people in our group, for a pre booked, 3 course lunch. I had Whitebait with salad followed by Beef and Ale home cooked pie, which was seved with a delicious selection of fresh cooked vegatables. Both courses were out of this world! Unfortunately, I had to leave before puddings, as I had Grandma duties in Dover. I am back there tomorrow to enjoy a steak and kidney pudding with The Pudding Club and I hope to have room for a Pudd.

Food was much better than our previous visit but service is a bit dour. Too busy for the number of front of house staff so they are always pressured. Coffee is a bit grim.

Visited this pub because of glowing reviews on Tripadvisor. However, found it a disappointing experience. Yes we were served generous portion sizes, but the food itself was very bland. The homemade pie gave every appearance of being reheated in microwave as the pastry was left soggy. .Also frozen rather than fresh vegetables were used. The burger we ordered was uninspiring and topped with plastic cheese. We expected better quality for the price and sadly cannot agree with all the other more positive reviews. It is OK - but nothing special.

We came to Kent on holiday and staying in Stelling Minnis, on our first night we came to the Rose and Crown and got welcomed warmly. Staff were very friendly and even great with the dog too. The food was fantastic and would recommend to anyone to go. Will try and pop back before we leave!!

One of the best Sunday roasts I had! We have managed to get last free table and what a treat our lunch was. Good, honest pub food cooked really well. Thank you

after a 2 mile walk along country lanes with the dogs this was a welcome site. The staff were welcoming to us and the dogs and we sat in the beer garden. The prices were reasonable and the ploughman's lunch was very tasty indeed

Took my dad for his birthday. An absolutely wonderful lunch. Prompt, friendly service and really lovely food. My hard to please mum thought it the best battered cod she had ever had! And they served mild, my dad's favourite beer! We will definitely be going back!

Was a great meal food excellent I had a full rack of bbq ribs etc friendly service .met a friend there will be booking for my familey lunch .Tuesday and Wednesday pensioners days so need to book in advance also Sunday roast day book in advance .

Good menu; sadly the salmon was sold out but plenty of other tasty dished to tempt us. More than generous portions, friendly, helpful host and waitresses. Highly recommended. Lively atmosphere as it was Jazz Night.

Today I took my elderly in-laws to the Rose and Crown fro lunch. Lovely food, excellent value and attentive and friendly staff. We have been here a couple of times before and always had brilliant service and lovely tasting food. Fresh vegetables all in individual serving dishes, hot and well presented. We had the lunchtime special menu they do for pensioners and it is amazing value.

Super village pub, food amazing, so many things to chose from, the chilli, the steak and ale pie, the steak and gammon were some of the meals we sampled and they were perfect. landlord was very wecoming and a dog friendly pub. What more could you wish for.

Why am I reluctant to recommend the Rose and Crown? Because it is so flipping good that I don't want it to get any busier. Its hard enough to book a table now. The food is some of the best I have ever tasted and the selection is phenomenal. We haven't been going there for long but it has become our favourite place to eat whether it be day or night. They are incredible and deserve all the accolades they receive.

This was recommended by a work colleague, and I wasn't disappointed. It is a very busy pub/ restaurant and I should have booked even for lunch time. When we arrived at 1pm every table was taken or reserved, so we decided to wait and see if something became available and in about half an hour we were able to get a table. There is a good variety on the menu, although as time went on a few things became unavailable. We had the garlic King prawns which were the best I have had in a long while. You get a large portion for a reasonable price. We enjoyed it so much, that we have booked a month in advance for another lunchtime meal. Highly recommend it, but you need to book.

Trully super visit .Tables arranged so we sat in one group.Each member sellected menue choice in advance which enabled a very quick and efficient service.The food was home cooked to a high standard. Portion size was very generous and as one member said the cost was old fashioned.

Welcoming, laid back landlord. He's friendly and casual. The waitresses are attentive and friendly. You get A LOT of food for what you're paying! Great value for money! Dogs are allowed, which is perfect as my dog comes everywhere with me! A very easy going, relaxed placed to eat, sit back and just enjoy the countryside.

Very friendly landlord and staff. Excellent atmosphere! Quick service, despite being very busy! A very popular pub indeed.**** Value exceptional!

My husband and I came across this pub whilst visiting the area recently. We had a lovely lunch in the well kept garden, the staff were great, food excellent, fresh, good size portion and great value for money.

The Rose and Crown is the pub in the lovely village of Stelling Minnis, near Canterbury in Kent. A great place to go for a drink, and for lunch or dinner. The menu is decent, home-cooked pub food. A good mix of locals at the bar, and people visiting for drinks and food makes for a peaceful and enjoyable pub experience.The owners - Jackie, Stewart and their family - are lovely. Guaranteed a friendly welcome.The Rose and Crown is a great place to visit - highly recommended.

Eaten at this pub so many times. The food is good honest pub food. Good value and good quality. Never had a bad meal

Had a birthday roast on Sunday for 19 people The staff were amazing and food was just as good, great prices too. We as a family have been many times here and will always recommend and visit again! Picturesque village too