The Three Mariners in Swale

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

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....

Went with my boyfriend last weekend for dinner. The team was really nice and attentive. We both got the fish- was so well presented and very obviously super fresh. Beautiful place and great vibes. Will definitely go back.

Great pub with a fantastic outlook and garden area, the food and service was the best I've experienced for quite some time, would highly recommend 🙂

Celebrated a friend's wedding there and it was superb. Lovely owners, great food and a super garden. It was such a happy day.

Lovely setting. Great staff and delicious food

First visit as we were passing. 2 people. Sunday lunch. Arrived 13.15. The pub was nearly empty. Asked for the menu and told only bar snacks as we hadn't booked and they were expecting 30 people later and the kitchen couldn't cope with us. So...

We went to The Three Mariners for lunch on 31st May and chose the Rock, from the daily menu board. This fish was ultra fresh and an excellent portion size too........THE BEST FISH WE HAVE EVER TASTED ! It was well cooked and well presented,...

Staying in Oare and gave The Three Mariners a try, based on recommendations. Had a lovely meal and the food was fantastic - great portions of locally sourced produce. The seafood was great and presented beautifully, all in a lovely setting where we had a...

Zero beer choice...Mater Brew only. V little choice for vegetarians. Service v slow...if you make us wait ages please don't deliver the food and make us wait even longer for extras like gravy, cutlery and condiments. Food was bland. Desserts in particular over priced. Disappointing...

I really don't know what went wrong this evening but 7 of us were booked to celebrate a friend's birthday and had a pretty dire experience. Drinks and nibbles arrived OK and 3 of us were delighted to order the skate wing from the specials...

Beautiful outdoor area and lovely place for a drink

I was here on business, it was my first visit. I was blown away with the venue, service & quality of food on offer. Georgie really stood out, her customer service was elite & if it wasn't for her husband and children, I would have...

Good pub with a sizeable beer garden, selection of Kent beers

Wonderful little find.... Out walking around the area and found this lovely pub..Always a good sign when the car park is full. We sat in the garden with our dog and had a lovely chilled drink in a wonderful atmosphere watching the children play on...

Busy Sunday lunch time resulted in a slow service. Food was all ok.

Lovely quiet country pub with a few nice walks around it

Good pub close to Oare Creek. Food is excellent & staff are welcoming. Had lunch then did the Shepherd Neame pub walk, a circular walk from/to the pub published on the Shepherd Neame website. Try it (the pub & the walk), you won't be disappointed.

Very polite and friendly staff, excellent food too!

Superb experience. Food was delicious, best fish I've had in a long time. Wine selection was great, atmosphere was lovely and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

Great building. Food is excellent, BUT the portions were very mean ........ more plate than food, which was disappointing.

Bank holiday lunch. Booked late on Easter Monday and a couple of things were unavailable not surprisingly but choice still excellent. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. Steak Sea Bream & CoQ au vin were the choices and we were all delighted. Service with...

Visited early evening on a Saturday, and it was already busy. Food was great, my fish and chips was really nice. Service was really good. My only complaint would be that £9.50 is expensive for a small slice of cheesecake, although it was good cheesecake...

Found it slow and extremely overpriced

Great food, service & ambience. Hullabaloo were also excellent. Loved it all. Look forward to returning very soon. Thank you!

Mussels and frites, very chewy mussels not very nice. Very overpriced beer Neck oil IPA £7.00 a pint YES £7.00 A PINT! We won't be going back

Visited for a second time in less than a month because the food is so delicious and the staff so friendly. I love the local focus on the grub. I also love the fact it has TWO log burning fires and is pooch friendly. So...

Fantastic dinner - every dish was delicious, lovely atmosphere and staff. Looking forward to returning.

We've passed you before a few times on the way to Oare Marshes. Thank you, Three Mariners, for such a warm-hearted welcome this early Saturday evening. We loved your hospitality and the food and drink were delicious. Being treated in a friendly and open way...

We had lunch with friends today. Great service, lovely food. Nice place to spend the afternoon catching up. Definitely recommend.

We had a lovely lunch here - great quality food, lovely staff, good prices, cozy atmosphere. We'll definitely be back again!

Poor slow service and food cold , so disappointing as previous Sunday lunch had been great

Food and service is always incredible Staff make all customers welcome and the standard of service is always on point. Another amazing meal. Food was top draw

Excellent, friendly pub. Lovely terrace to sit outside cosy inside

Really good food and a great place. Nice staff, excellent service. If you're in the area make sure to step by.

Storico Pub ad Pare nel Kent, nei pressi di Faversham. È anche un ottimo ristorante che presenta piatti tradizionali britannici e da pub. Notevole la presenza di pesce e crostacei. Eccellenti le ostriche e molto buone le cozze. Le birre sono quelle del locale e storico birrificio Shepherd Neame. Presente anche una selezione di vini.

Lovely quiet family drinks with very friendly staff.

We have been to the mariners before and had a very pleasant experience. Yesterday was the opposite. There was not one nice thing I could say about anything. They should be ashamed to have served up such a poor meal. We will not be going there again.

Lovely food, great service, always thinking of new experiences for the customer

This is a cosy, friendly pub with absolutely delicious food. Tonight my Moules marinier were sweet and tasty, accompanied by rosemary chips and attentive service. The dog was very comfortable by the fire and so were we.

Excellent food and very friendly staff. I would highly recommend this place and I am definitely going back

Having tried to visit in the summer but obviously very busy decided to pop in for lunch today. So glad we did. Lovely table right in front of the fire, warm and cosy. Delicious food especially the prawn starter which was absolutely delicious. Mussels were...