The Three Mariners in Swale

My starter was good but the main course almost inedible. I spoke to the waiter and subsequently wrote to the manager. The service which had been good disappeared when I complained!

Not been here in a few years - understand there had been a few changes. Food is still good - venison roast with textures of onion and interesting scallop starter both memorable. Service friendly but quite leisurely in pace. Lovely spot and a nice log fire. Not as busy as we’d have expected it to be on a Saturday lunchtime. Worth a visit!

Visited today for lunch. What a lovely welcoming pub. The menu was perfectly small with a handful of specials. No pre cooked food here all fresh and tasty. Service excellent not intrusive just the perfect amount of required attention. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Had a very lovely impromptu lunch in the sunshine on the terrace with my husband. The food was delicious and the service from Lizzie and Jack was fabulous, attentive and very friendly. Would highly recommend.

Good food,great staff but slow service from the kitchen.

We had a lovely lunch - very tasty, hearty food and fabulous service from Lizzie. We couldn’t have asked for more! We would thoroughly recommend this place any day of the week!

Popped in for a quick lunch with my sister, after hearing very good things about their homemade pies. They were right, we both went for the pie, which was chicken and leek that day and it was one of the best pies I have ever had, I especially loved the sage and onion mash.

Lovely setting and location. Exquisite food served by fabulous waiting staff. Probably the best Bloody Mary you will ever have in the Kent!

Had lunch at The Three Mariners 2 years ago but we are not local. We were in the area again 2 weeks ago and popped in on the off chance. It was super-busy as it was Sunday lunch, but the lovely waitress Nadine squeezed us in and provided fabulous service. The roast dinner was AMAZING. Don’t know when we will be in Oare but wouldn’t hesitate to visit this pub again!

clean beer and great staff. Tha is for looking after us

We were really looking forward to meeting up with friends and sharing a nice meal together. However, after very nice prawn starter, my main roast, which was beef, was like shoe leather & very overdone. I did eat the veg which w3ere ok. All in all very disappointed!

Lovely relaxed atmosphere and tasty food. Attentive service from Lizzie and a great evening with friends.

Lovely meal but a very misleading menu and a very rude manager - Nadine. The menu reads Asian Style Chicken Wings - Seven Spiced Chicken Wings With Kimchi Etc Etc For £10 Out came 3 small wings..... Instead of 7 Another table were saying the same thing behind us. I then mentioned it, she said she would check the menu then came over and said oh yeah it does.... then said but it means seven spices.... which it clearly does not state that. She then said she could do nothing and I needed to pay full price for 3 wings even though the menu clearly states 7. A shame as I live very local and tbh was just giving them feedback as I work in marketing and advertising (particular false advertising) but she didn't want to take any feedback on at all. Won't be returning because of this.

Very nice and cozy place. My dog ​​and I were warmly welcomed and had a great time! The entire staff was friendly and the food was excellent, one of the best veggie burgers I've ever eaten! Direct proximity to a beautiful coastal walk, perfect with a dog.

Lovely Sunday afternoon spent here. Sat in the garden and had great pizzas from the pizza oven. Lots of space outside for the children to play

Lovely Country Pub with a large garden and good drink and food options. Also a great base for walks out along the Estuary.

Lovely food, great atmosphere, excellent service. Ellie was helpful and friendly! Would highly recommend, a hidden gem!

Nice atmosphere and Jessica who served us was lovely and very attentive. The chicken wings were very good. Also dog friendly which was nice

I’m so pleased that initial high standards under new management are being maintained. Food was terrific, our steaks were cooked to perfection! Lizzie our server was awesome, she gave great service without overcrowding us. We will definitely be back!

The Three Mariners has a nice Garden to sit in. It is a nicely furnished restaurant. Our waitress Lizzie was attentive and very friendly. The served food tasted very good and the portions were large.

Good service and food. We had the walkers menu which was just as tasty as the food on the main menu. Good choice of sharing platters.

Had really high hopes for this pub which unfortunately weren't met. Great service and lovely atmosphere. Unfortunately the food was not up to standard. Mushroom & Spinach Ravioli was particularly bad and the Greek Chicken was very plain, neither were worth the price. However the muscles were very good. One main was removed from the bill which was a good gesture.

Great service from Serena but only 8 main courses, 2 of which were unavailable on the day. Food was good but by no means amazing

Lovely meal, lovely staff, like lovely pub! Thanks everyone ♥️

First time at the Three Mariners, Kyle & Nadine were lovely and welcoming even though we brought 3 scruffy dogs and 2 loud children. We sat in the garden in the sun while the kids played. At 6pm the kitchen opened so we ordered food. Bar snacks were available beforehand (loaded fried etc) but we'd just had a picnic on the beach so we didn't sample those. We ordered wings to share as a starter, they were delicious - I asked if they could do me a whole chicken with the same seasoning 😆 that wasn't on the menu obviously. The wings were large and meaty, not as you would expect- complimented by a devine kimchi dressing. Nadine served the children's meal with the starter so that kept them happy. She also provided crayons and pictures to colour in. Our mains arrived soon after, I had the buttered cod. The portion was much larger than I had imagined, I was absoloutely stuffed but I had to finish it all. Lovely fresh ingredients presented beautifully, much more than pub grub. Our drinks were kept flowing throughout our meal, there was a lovely atmosphere, good music, a mix of walkers, regulars and families wanting to enjoy a nice dinner. Thanks Kyle & Nadine. We'll be back again soon. It was the perfect end to our Saturday day out.

Friendly local pub with good beer.

Spacious free car park and very large outdoor terraces for dining and drinks.. The food for our party of 8 was very good and good value. The service was excellent. We all look forward to our next visit again

Great place for a Sunday lunch. I enjoyed a roast lamb dinner. Friendly service and lots of outdoor seating, too.

The biggest thing that lets these pubs down is service. The senior staff were very welcoming but the service is appalling. I dont like to be told that the reason that people who arrived after us got their food before us is " because chicken skewers take longer" do they? Really? I also dont want to be told that the reason our mains were so delayed is because we didn't order our mains as the same time as our starters. I also dont like to absolutely fleece my customers. If a group want one extra flatbread on a sharing platter why charge them? £1 for "DASH" of lemonade? £5 for what is a mug of chips? Spent £200 here for a birthday lunch. Will not be returning.

Good food, great beer and nice atmosphere

The pub has reopened, a beautiful place to unwind x

Found this treasure after a long day travelling. From our phone call asking about availability to arriving and eating, the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was imaginative and well presented and we appreciated being allowed to park our camper in the rear carpark so we could relax without worrying about driving afterwards.

We had a lovely lunch here. So welcoming. All the staff are super super friendly and went extra miles. The food was so delightful and delicious.💖 Thank you so much!

Lovely pub. Great food and superb service. 2 courses and 2 drinks and a coffee plus service charge on the bill £78 for two people. Some boats for children to play on. Shepherd and Neame pub.

Beautiful pub garden hidden gem just round corner from work

Great pub. Lovely beer garden with entertainment in summer. Few bar snacks. Could do with more cask ales to increase popularity

A hidden jewel in kent. I wish more people would visit this amazing place. Food is ALWAYS just delicious, service is flawless and atmosphere is great. Very competitive prices for the quality of food that is being served. I have never been disappointed. Highly recommended.

We had the walkers menu, starter or pork was great. Main of chicken, beans were not cooked and potatos were burnt, pudding was meh. Staff were friendly.

Excellent. Quality. Food. Service. Great place to visit 👍💥👍

Arrived 3:15p did not stay as kitchen closed at 3:00p

Stopped off for a quick pint. Nice beer garden.

Always a joy to pop in here when visiting friends in Oare. Lovely staff, food, bar nibbles and atmosphere. Great inside and out! Very dog and child friendly also. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Loved everything about this place. From our arrival in the car park, looking up at the well kept pub, we knew we'd have a good lunch and it did not disappoint. We felt immediately welcome & if we'd not booked a meal or wasn't the designated driver - I'd have been very happy to stay in the bar area to drink all afternoon. The central 'Jack n Jill' log fire was perfect to warm us up. Great choice on the menu for seafood plus duck, burger and steak. Tig who served us was lovely and the food that came progressively was delicious and not rushed. Not just the staff, but the customers too, were really friendly and chatty. Our dog really enjoyed his welcome too. We'll definitely be back.

Gorgeous pub, service and environment were excellent and food was delicious. It's also dog friendly which is brilliant. Although we didn't use it, there is a lovely outdoor area and I bet it is really nice in the summer

What a wonderful place! Fantastic food, great ambience and wonderful service and staff. Highly recommend.

Excellent choice of bar snacks, an excellent low alcohol IPA and friendly helpful staff

A very pleasant end to a circular walk around the Oare Marshes. It's quite a food oriented pub but there certainly is space just to sit and have a beer (and this was a Sunday afternoon). There is a pleasant multi-levelled garden out the back with views towards the east - not the most beautiful view but it's a pleasant place to sit. It is, of course, a Sheps house with their usual range: Master Brew and Whitstable Bay Pale Ale on the pumps. Bottled 1698 available but only from the fridge. Definitely a welcome end of a walk to the Swale and back and friendly welcoming staff.

Such a lovely village pub, serving some delicious dishes

We’ll be back! We visit Kent often to visit family and had planned a last minute ie day before trip to Faversham to do the. Shepherd Neame brewery tour . The three mariners just outside in Oare is on a little creek and felt very cosy inside with a real log fire burning . Service was warm and friendly. Lots of fish on the menu but options for meat eaters too. We will definitely return.

Perhaps the worst pub lunch we have had since the eighties. Grey burgers, stale buns, microwaved and overcooked veg. Chicken in Gnocci was inedible. All ingredients felt like they had been provided by bog standard catering suppliers. We complained to no avail and were made to pay full price. Avoid at all costs! We shall never return.

Always a great visit, great choice of Beer, food has gone 'off the boil' of late, great bar snacks though, Pork Belly bites are well worth £4, will always return as it is just a lovely pub and staff and give an honest review each time 👍👍

Friendly staff. Great food and beer. Good views over the creek. Plus it's a britstop for motorhomes.

Popped in here for lunch after a walk and had the leek and potato soup followed by the beef sandwich. It was very nice.

Let down by small things. Had Skate (delicious) but the accompanying greens and new potatoes were so salty you couldn't eat them. Kids starter of carrot sticks etc was more like carrot peelings. Not at all appetising. Ordered dessert and coffee. Got the coffee long before the desserts came out. OK but far from great, which is a shame as we have eaten there before and it was better. Looking for positives, my wife said the Sunday Roast was good.

Outstanding service, Outstanding food, well worth a visit!

Lovely pub for foodies. Came for the Sunday roast and wasn't disappointed. Only slight would be that the bone marrow puck as described in the menu was not included with our beef roast and we were still charged the full price. Sticky toffee pudding was pretty faultless. Would still return as they always tend to have great options and a warm, traditional pub atmosphere.

Had heard this was a super pub for food but was hugely disappointed. We really should have left after being told that at 7:30 in the evening most of the main dishes were off the menu!!!! No duck, no pie , no beef ribs. That left only a couple of choices. Food was ok but nothing special. My husband ordered sticky toffee pudding which arrived stone cold in the middle. Sent it back and the replacement was not much warmer. A friend ordered ice cream and it turned up in a tub you get in the theatre with wafer on the side, very weird! Will not be returning!

Unrushed. Attentive but not overbearing service. Food was excellent and fairly priced. Atmosphere was cosy, plenty of people but not rowdy

We stayed here in our Motorhome which we parked in the car park. We had a fantastic meal, lovely wine and the best hospitality ever from the lovely friendly staff on duty during our stay. There was live music which was great. The atmosphere was superb and we will definitely be back. Thank you very much indeed to The Three Mariners x

Great pub drink and food excellent ,with added bonus of live music tonight was sean pout

Lovely atmosphere, good food, friendly and helpful service. Went the extra mile when it came to gluten free bread and conversations about local veg. A really nice lunchtime.

Such a lovely setting very near Oare marshes which is good for bird watching. The pub serves the most delicious food. We had an excellent lunch selected from the Walkers menu. The food was freshly cooked to order, served with a smile and was great value for money.

Gorgeous little pub with, a great atmosphere, could've stayed there all day! Well, to be fair we pretty much did stay the duration! Compliments to the chef 👨‍🍳 Great staff especially Daniel and Chloe. We stayed overnight in the car park. Will definitely return. Thank you 😊

Great food, lovely location and excellent service.

A late Sunday lunch for our family group of 3 celebrating our anniversary. Exceptional service and effort that made our day. Great atmosphere, food and drinks. Many thanks.

Good, friendly staff and an interesting, tasty menu selection.

What a gem! We was so impressed when walking by. Had no idea the food was so good and the place so beautiful. Definitely recommend!

Delicious Sunday roast , everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented . Relaxed ambiance with great service . Thank you

Visited for a special Sunday lunch for my husband and myself following a stint in hospital and Covid. Thought we would try you. Looked promising. Log fire and atmosphere inviting. However, food very disappointing. £22 for a meal, without any additional sides. We had cauliflower cheese at £5 extra for each of us. Without that side, the plate would not have looked full. Some of food was lukewarm. Potatoes sad, not crispy or fluffy. Three small pieces of pork. We opted for Sticky Toffee pudding for dessert but this was dry, certainly not unctuous and certainly not covered with a delicious sticky sauce. The staff were friendly and efficient but this did not make up for the food. So sad to give this review. We do go to another pub/restaurant in the Faversham area from time to time and this offers better value for money and an excellent Sunday lunch.

Lunch mid week visit, really nice place, food was excellent, staff were great, love it.

One of my favourite pubs. Food is top quality and staff is always super friendly and goes the extra mile to give you a great experience. Thank you to Georgina in particular for always making us feeling so welcome. Need to mention as well that their wine selection is stellar for a pub.

Went to the Three Mariners with friends one evening last week. Couldn’t believe my eyes when we went to split the bill……… One small glass of house rose £12 …… I assumed they’d made a mistake ringing it up but apparently not! Grossly overpriced………won’t be returning.

This pub was perfect, with spacious tables, rustic/stylish decor, cool background music and friendly/efficient/relaxed service. Then the menu…not vast but each dish interesting and something for everyone, and a great specials board. You think it can’t get any better…but if it’s Friday and you order the fish of the day, you can upgrade for £2 and have a glass of fizz. And the fizz is none other than Chapel Down! Wow! Apparently you can substitute this with other wine or beer, but a glass of Chapel Down for an extra £2? That gets my vote. What a place! We’ll definitely be back - probably on a Friday.

It deserve to have 5 stars with delivered service and atmosphere.

I have had a lot of meals in pubs over the years and this one is right up there with the best. The food was delicious (I had the 'special' hake) and beautifully presented. The service was faultless and it was a lovely place to relax after a vigorous walk round the marshes, birdwatching and talking with my friend. It is not the cheapest meal out but you get what you pay for. We didn't have starters or desserts but the coffee was nice, too.

Strange and rather expensive menu - odd mix of burgers and cote de boeuf (costing £60!!). Very busy but not staffed sufficiently to cope. Food ok but overall a poor experience. We won’t be coming back - a shame as this used to be one of our favourite venues.

Popped in for some lunch and a quiet pint today with our dog, food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly. We sat in the lower part of the garden next to the boats that provided a nice shaded area for the dog. We will definitely be going back in the future.

Excellent meal. Much more than a Gastropub. First class menu and delivery. Have not visited since Covid. Will definately be visiting again. Super fresh oysters and a beautiful skate wing in lemon and caper butter rounded off with a duck egg rhubarb panna cotta. Friendly and attentive staff. So pleased to rediscover. Will definately be lunching here again.

Stunning pub. Been twice now and both been great. Eaten a Sunday roast first time which was superb, 2nd time just had a drink. Can't recommend this pub enough!

We visited this pub for the first time today on the off-chance of having a spot of lunch, as we were in the area. They couldn’t offer us a table for two as they were fully booked (even though there were empty tables in the restaurant for our entire hour’s visit). We chose three of their bar snacks instead - all of which were delicious (fish goujons, baked cheese and meze platter). If & when we are next in the Faversham area again, we shall make a reservation in advance. A beautiful out-of-the-way spot for a quiet drink, especially on a sunny day.

Great little pub with good food and a massive garden.

Only made a quick stop here but the pub looks lovely and relaxed, plenty of seating indoors and out. Service was quick and polite all in all a lovely place to stop off.

Wow what a lovely experience. We live fairly local but wanted to go somewhere we had not been before and came across this little gem. Fantastic front of house, thanks Jack, great waiting staff and amazing chef. We had the oysters to start, catch of the day which was rock and the lamb for main course gorgeous, very nice organic red wine too. Enjoyed it so much have booked to go back.

Have been twice to the 3 Mariners and both times have been let down by poor service. I booked for 2pm knowing that the lunchtime rush would be over. We were a party of four. It took 20 minutes for our drinks to arrive. Only then did the waitress take our food order. The food was served at 3pm, an hour after arriving. Another drinks order was placed but nothing happened. We went to the bar and were told that the order had not been passed on. By this time we were the only table in the restaurant. I cannot fault the food which is great but I won't be returning until some staff training has been given to the waiting staff.

Oh my! We ate like Royalty! The food was delicious and entirely unexpectedly sophisticated! Pub grub with finesse and so, so flavoursome. The staff were warm and welcoming and even though it's off the beaten track a little, definitely find the time. It's a beautiful village pub.

We had an outstanding meal at this pub on Sunday. The sea bass was the largest we've ever been served, cooked to perfection and accompanied by a mix of samphire, tomatoes and potatoes. Waitresses were charming, friendly and helpful. The best lunch ever, we'll be back!

Booked the same day, on a Saturday, for an early lunch as we had decided to do one of the Shepherd Neame circular pub walks that afternoon. So glad we did, what a lovely pub serving delicious food, and a beautiful walk to burn off...

This is now place to eat in Faversham. The staff, quality of ingredients, portion sizes, cooking and presentation are all superb. They are always looking to improve which is a quality I especially value plus they listen to their customers. Well done to all of...

Very disappointed sadly Very Very slow service. The Sunday roast is no way worth £30 (that's the price including the cauliflower cheese as an extra) Beef overcooked. Roast potatoes were nice, carrots were cold, gravy Very Very thin and watery. No one came to ask...

Limited menu choice, lukewarm food on arrival, expensive, undertrained staff, disappointing meal and although staying in area for a week won’t be returning.

Terrible service from young, inexperienced/badly trained staff. We ordered our food: hake (last one we were told) and mussels. Waited 30 mins then were told there's no hake, will we have sole instead. We agreed to that. We waited forever to order more drinks (including...

I visited last night with a group of 7 and what started our lovely ended in very disappointed visitors. Whilst the initial service we had drinks in the bar area and placed our orders was good, the remainder of our experience was a let down....

Was Not Very Impressed With The Food But Was Out With A Group And Did Not Want To Create An Awkward Atmosphere. It Was Not Good Value For The Price, Placing Marrowbone on the Roast Beef Was Off Putting, And Very Little Vegetables Also An Overcooked Yorkshire Pudding... I Will Not Be Returning For Food.

fabulous place , oozing atmosphere with a great menu, service was fab staff friendly smart 😀 what was missing is what you want to know ..... trio of ravioli looks fab crispy veg on top looked the part sadly i was hoping for a thicker...

Just stopped for a quickie. A warm welcome and a nice pint in a slightly different but very comfortable environment.

Very disappointed. After a warm welcome. We had drinks in the garden. Moved to our table inside. Our orders were taken and then the WAITING started !!!! We had 2 small children 5 and 1 in our party of 7. Just under 2 hours before...

Wonderful fresh seasonal menu, with great seafood choices

Absolutely magical. We had a pint of prawns, oysters, bread and olives, rockfish and moule. All cooked to perfection. The mussels were the star and the pot was easily enough for two if not three! We'd come to watch Yesterday showing on the outdoor cinema. It was delightful and the sound of wildlife in the creek in the background and bats flitting overhead was enchanting. The staff were spot on, especially Liz. Picture perfect evening. Thank you❤️

Heerlijk gegeten in de tuin : vis van de dag. Vriendelijk personeel en ruime parkeergelegenheid. Aanrader. Ton , The Netherlands

Food well prepared but portion size a little small and not particularly good value for money. Service friendly and timely in a pleasant environment.