The Woolpack in Ashford

perfectly quiet in the country, great breakfast, special furnishings, view from the window pure idyll

Sadly this is our local pub. It has recently under new management and advertised a curry night on a Thursday. So we went along . Unfortunately the whole experience from arriving to leaving was poor . We booked a table in case it was busy as it was half term . On arrival we were met by the bar staff who were unprofessional and a bit abrupt . We said we had booked a table and she just said yes . And then waited we then asked which table . She responded with do you want a drink first . She then showed us to a very small table squashed next to a large table . There were other available tables which we asked about but she said no the were for 4 people which laid up . But no tables of 4 came in . The table wasn’t cleared and so she wiped it down . We had to ask for table mats and serviettes . They had run out it serviettes so gave us torn off blue roll . There was no menu just a verbal description of the curries on offer . When I ask about whether there was a choice of heat in the curries she didn’t know and came back to say they were all the same . We asked if there were any pickles like mango chutney and they said they had forgotten to get these . We finished our meal which was ok but not that brilliant . The bar maid was more interested in chatting people who seemed to be her friends and playing on her phone . There was a general lack of professionalism. We were very disappointed at the whole service and meal and won’t be going back even though this is the closet pub to where we live . Dreadful service

Sheila was a very good waitress and the food was lovelly Would definitely recommend an evening there And they take blue light card also

Beautiful Quirky 400 year old in. Welcoming friendly staff, great food and beautiful surroundings.

so nice and unique rooms! Recommendation!

Sunday lunch with the family. Beautiful location. Sunday roast was lovely. Fruit crumble with custard was also lovely. Staff were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble for them. We will without a doubt be back. Thank you.

Very quaint and cosy pub. Great food and drinks.

This pub is delightful and characterful but also serves great ale and food. Will come back

Amazing food and great service. Enjoyed the memorabilia on display. Would recommend.

Went for a combination of quiz night and something to eat . The food on quiz night is sensibly kept fairly simple but noting wrong in that . We both had scampi and chips ( £12 each ) good value and nicely cooked . Scampi was good an the chips nice and tasty . Service was quick and friendly . Stayed for the quiz which was enjoyable . The friend I went with is in a team and we won , which was good . Found it rather warm in the pub , still all in all an enjoyable evening

Lovely location especially after a walk. The food was good and I can totally recommend the kentish lemon cider 😅😀👌

Went for lunch and very disappointed with the limited lunch menu

The Woolpack in Warehorne is a proper pub that captures the charm of a traditional English countryside spot. The views from the pub are beautiful, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a drink. The staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall warm atmosphere. Their Guinness is particularly well-prepared, which is a standout for any pub lover. While I haven’t had the chance to try the food yet, it looked absolutely delicious, and I’m definitely looking forward to returning soon to give it a try. Highly recommend for anyone passing through!

We had the most amazing Sunday roast. The quality of the food was fantastic and the service was also great! A pub that actually serves fantastic food!

Beautiful Kentish Pub, set opposite the village Church, in the same group as Rocksalt and The Radnor Arms in Folkestone. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great atmosphere. Would 100% recommend booking. Visited on a Wednesday night which was Pie & Ale special night. Great quality food, well presented and good value.

We had an amazing birthday experience with Ed’s team including Casey, Sydney , Josephine and others. Love the decorations, breakfast and dinner are superb. It’s a hidden gem retreat pub that you want to get away. X

Fabulous place to get away and relax. The rooms are really quirky and cleverly designed. We stayed in Honeychild which had a lovely bath with a view over the fields and church. The location is so peaceful. The food is 5star. Mussels, lamb, burgers all cooked to perfection along with traditional and vegan cooked breakfasts. Perfect relaxing tranquil

Really enjoyable meal at the Woolpack Inn, the staff went above and beyond, really friendly and kind. And I have high expectations when it comes to service. Thank you for looking after us so well. Food and drinks were delicious, loved the menu choices and specials, all in a great atmosphere. Definitely saving this one for a visit next time we’re in the area.

Very quiet. Quality food. Rustic but clean. Oldy worlds. Watch the stair if your old. Deffo go again

Amazing pub! Served in good time by very friendly staff. Food was excellent, one of the best roast dinners I've had. Each element had flavour. Highly recommend

Quintessential English country pub. Good menu. Welcoming staff. Quaint.

We stayed at the Premiere Inn that shares the site with the pub, and have been twice. Had breakfast and evening meals there. The food was good on both visits and a friend who lives in Kent joined us on both occasions. The staff are friendly and very efficient, but we must make a special mention to the lady who everyone loves. Her name is Sheila and she’s always happy. Super efficient at her job and nothing is ever a problem for her.

Lovely pub and good food and service, highly recommend

Have eaten here before and the food and service has always been great. Unfortunately this time the service was poor - had to wait for drinks and had to always call out for the waiter to ask for anything. No whitebait to start, had run out of pies (which was ok) - ordered steak that was tough as old boots and on returning it found out that a number of people had complained and that it was due to a change of butcher! Lamb and fish and chips ordered instead so everyone ate at different times - Lamb was poor no taste and tough again.......was told that came from a different butcher? Had to ask for coffee and more drinks (when I say ask actually get up and go and find the waiter) - he then made a comment about it under his breath? Then we were told they had run out of milk and only had oatmilk.........

Fabulous lunch. Great food, wine & service. Staff very knowledgeable about the menu & wines. Highly recommended

Popped to the pub on Friday night to get one of their delicious pizzas and saw a new Caribbean menu was available. It all looked very tasty so we went for the tasting sharer menu, and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and in particular the curry had melt in your mouth chicken. Will be back for more soon!

Booked in a one night stay here and it was just what we wanted - super cozy, intimate country pub with really good food and drinks. The staff were all so kind and generous - thank you for making our trip extra special!

Great Pub, introduced a Caribbean menu for Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Lovely and good choice… Go try it. Great Friendly Atmosphere, Good Garden

To welcome the new chef, we tried the new Caribbean menu tonight and it was amazing! Freshly cooked, authentic dishes. The portions were huge…we ordered way too much and bought some home!

Nice pub good food friendly staff

Gem of a place but the friendly and enthusiastic staff made it so much more

A really tasty meal and well priced. great value. keep up the good work.

Amazing pub, food & staff. Great for a treat trip, quirky room , food sublime ( black pudding scotch egg to die for ) Nice laid back atmosphere.

Excellent, polite, knowledgeable service staff. Fantastic menu. Great cozy ambiance. Food was premium & exquisite - Mushroom soup, warm fresh bread (unsalted butter) followed by shellfish tagliatelle. Tiny critiques 1) Could offer a bowl for prawn heads and clam shells etc 2) and a finger bowl for above 3) Sign definitely needed for toilets as we over heard 11 people ask directions to them in our short 1/2 hour we were there. Apart from that as close to perfect as you can. 5*

We stayed for one night and absolutely loved it. The room was gorgeous, so many little details that added to our stay, like a huge bath, tea and coffee with an actual teapot and a fridge with fresh milk. The room had a real fire which really made the room cosy. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. We ate the steak night meal which was excellent value and so tasty, finished off with an espresso martini. Breakfast was fresh and filling. We will definitely be heading back.

Great pub in a quaint little village. On entering, I found the staff to be inviting, friendly, and happy to serve me. The locals at the bar were friendly, too. Had a pint of Asahi, and there was a lot more to choose from. Unfortunately, I was driving, so I couldn't sample anymore. The fire was roaring, which made the atmosphere that much nicer. Will definitely recommend to anyone and everyone to go there. Very peaceful.

Very friendly country pub with rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors. We stayed in Noddy and Niddy on the 2nd floor, very steep stairs - you are warned! Comfy beds and good facilities in the room. Great food and drink options for bread, lunch and dinner, comfy seating in the pub, overall a nice atmosphere. I will return!

What rip off this place is. £15 for a breakfast I cludi g £15.00 for children. Little children at that. No Duck race cancelled due to bit of wind. Should have supplied free free I said games outside not had the nerve to rip off yet again familiesafter cancelling at last minute. Wouldn't recommend this place unless you don't mind wasting your gard warned money. Shame on you

Sunday lunch with family. Food was great, service was good. Very reasonable price.

We had the pleasure of staying here a few weeks ago of being lucky enough to win a competition! The pub/restaurant is excellent, the food was very good (we had the pie) and breakfast was wonderful. Really busy pub with a great atmosphere! The rooms are excellent, the bed was very comfortable and the freestanding bath was lovely No faults at all! We will be back :)

Absolutely lovely stay at this pub, really recommend for the food and drink and service. The room was lovely, once we’d climbed the narrow and steep stairs! Friendly staff made our stay really comfortable.

Excellent service and food. Good range of drinks. Ideal for all ages.

Have been to the woolpack several times and it always delivers. Great staff, food and rooms... Beautiful location for free... Hopefully will be back soon.

Great place very busy which was nice to see a pub busy, food was nice but could of been warmer

Beefeaters are always an reliable option, not too expensive. Easy to book online and plenty of parking. This is our nearest Beefeater. It was quite busy, but the service was friendly. They brought water to the table. We waited a while for food this time, but usually the service in Beefeaters is quite quick. The food was good, being a regular, you know what to expect. Importantly it came out hot.

My stay was absolutely magical! The staff could not have been more helpful and kind. I was made to feel so welcome. Where do I begin to discribe the beautiful room! My stay was a much needed break between work bookings. I felt like I had been transported to a wonderland. The bath, just wow! The bed the decor, wow! It was Valentine's and I had the most amazing dinner in the pub. Exceptional service! To top it all breakfast the next day was epic! Don't think twice about staying. I was on the first floor a double bedroom. All the rooms are themed. I looked out on the delightful church and fields. Kasha was so helpful and professional. She did all the decorations for Valentines day, a very talented lady! I want to go back soon!

Charming pub. There are a number of issues with the (rather pricey) food, though. Orders mixed up, one dish not as ordered, and one hot dish served cold Service rather slow but attentive when it happened. If the problems in the kitchen could be addressed, the rating would be higher. However, I am willing to give it another chance as the venue is delightful.

This is a great little country pub. Went there and they had the rugby going so enjoyed some pints and the rugby. Lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Not extortionate in prices either.

What a beautiful pub, the food was excellent and all the staff were very polite and helpful. The Rye bay cod was lovely and the pineapple and mango crumble was food heaven, the wife loved her chocolate pot desert. Thank you to all the staff for making us feel so welcome.

Had a meeting with a colleague, atmosphere and service was great

The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Would definitely recommend the vegan burger

Brilliant pub in the middle of some beautiful landscape and hiking trails. Very typical and the food is always amazing.

Charming and cozy inn with spectacular service. I stayed here for one night and wished I could have spent more time in the area. The room was clean, comfortable and cozy, dinner was delicious, and everyone was very friendly and hospitable. Courtney was very gracious and helped me book a private taxi to Ashford International so that I didn’t have to worry about finding a ride. As an added bonus, the inn is dog friendly. Highly recommend. 5/5

Breakfast in our favourite place and the food is always good. Excellent service as always from the lovely Sheila who has served us many times and looks after us so well, and always with a smile

Charmant, bucolique et typique.

Great service and a dog-friendly experience. The Bread and butter pudding made from croissants was a taste sensation!

25th November Super busy night but friendly , welcoming staff and brilliant standard of food . Bit of a wait for the table but kept informed. Thank you Amber for looking after us so well, nothing to much trouble and the Profiteroles best recommendation! Thank you all .

Went for lunch with my husband and dog. Had a lovely glass of wine and had the small beautifully cooked fish on a warm tartare sauce with samphire and chips. The service was friendly but a bit slow in asking for our drinks order. The reason I have given four stars is because the place looked a bit grubby especially the glass in the pictures, (a lot of them had actual drip marks) and the glass on the doors had lots of finger prints and smears. Probably only visible when you are seated. When I was a waitress I would always sit at several tables before opening and have a good look as a customer. Would definitely go again though because food and atmosphere was lovely.

We've been in for a nice dinner. Ambiance is amazing, food is delicious. The waiter is a very kind, fun person 🥳 I've had a duck breast and the taste of everything together on the plate was unexpected! Maybe we have been right in for a busy night, hence the orders were served a little later than expected.

Beautiful location, fantastic food, and great service.

Lovely steak the best I have ever had in a pub amazing well done guys

We stayed the night B&B. We had one of the attic rooms which we found to be very much to our taste with its reused floor boards as wall panelling and the bath at the foot of the bed [the loo was separate :-)]. The room had lovely views of the church yard over the road with its resident sheep. The bed was very comfortable and we especially appreciated the complimentary decanter of port, kettle, coffee machine and copious coffee pods, tea bags and milk in the fridge on the landing. For dinner I had pie of the day (chicken & mushroom) and I requested chips instead of mashed potato. The pie and spring greens were excellent and, while not cold, I would have preferred the chips to be a bit hotter. In the morning we both had the English breakfast and that also was excellent. The Woolpack is a free house and at the time that we stayed there they had two Romney Marsh Brewery ales - I tried both and they were both excellent and well kept. All of the staff were friendly and helpful.

Super lovely pub. The food selection was really good, as the vegan burger and chips was very tasty. The staff were really friendly and the log burning fire added a cosy touch

Highly recommend the Woolpack for group events! We were a 13 person hens party and we spent a wonderful 4-5 hours at the Woolpack following a day of pampering at the nearby Green Farm. We had a private area which the Woolpack was more than happy for us to decorate as we wished. Ed’s communication was seamless and the service on the night was excellent. Extremely easy going pub with a great atmosphere and friendly staff!

Just been for a meal with my wife and I must say, when we first walked in we both felt it looked very quirky which we both liked. My wife asked if we could sit by the open fire which they said we could We looked at the menu and my wife commented on the limited choice due to the meals we were informed they were out of. I had a very nice starter , but the rest of the food was very underwhelming. My wife didn't enjoy her food at all but ate it because she was hungry. We didn't find the staff very welcoming and at no point were we asked if we were enjoying our meal. when we finished we paid the bill and went to leave , the server didn't say thank for our service and couldn't have moved away from us any quicker then she did. It's a real shame as I was really looking forward to trying the Woolpack ,

Meal on birthday celebration for Family member was disappointing: little care because 2 courses each had dish missing- we were party of 6. We were asked if we wanted “ pudding” before we had been served main course. Staff inattentive to point of rudeness. Will not return

Great place for a food and drink, warm atmosphere with friendly staff. Cosy fire in the colder months adds to the charm.

Loved the place from the moment of arrival and knew within the first 20 minutes that it's heading for a 5 star review. This pub/inn stands out because of the special atmosphere due to a lot of beautiful design choices that keep the 16th century charm while making the pub super trendy. We are a 50+ couple but found that the place was packed with younger couples and groups (<35). Menu and bar caters for everyone. Staff very attentive. Booked B&B and staying in charming Niddy room. Loved the stylish and healthy cooked breakfast. And have a look at the outdoor area (see pics).

Very nice pub. Great location and a nice pint.

Absolutely delicious food. Especially the home made scotch eggs. Beautiful old pub. You can always judge a place on its loos too and the loos were lovely too! Had a lovely afternoon.

Lovely country pub in a peaceful location great food and friendly service the vegetable curry is delicious

unfortunately it stops serving food very early like 5pm or 6pm. Breakfast not until10. Packed "Hamper" unfortunately a joke, old Sandwich 🥪 and nothing substantial at all . Crisps? oh well. This place could be so much more.

Popped in to this lovely pub on Sunday greeted by a lovely young lady at the bar We decided to have a roast dinner when it came out we was sitting in the lovely garden It was a proper roast dinner lovely and hot plenty of fresh vegetables and good size meat portions Roast potatoes was delicious nice and hot proper roasts We decided to have a pudding my husband had the homemade sherry trife and I had the waffle both was superb I can highly recommend this lovely pub food is perfect and lovely staff We will be back

Afternoon Tea with Mum, son and my beloved. Gorgeous food, delicious tea, nice surroundings. Good service

Must take one's hat off for handling a mass pre-booked invasion of real ale drinkers celebrating, by wake, the earlier funeral of a local cask ale man. Not easy when nearly everyone wanted multiple ales from the much favoured cask ale handpump (of 3). Filling most appetising hot buffet later - enough for all plus seconds (even thirds) for those of such a disposition!

We went on a bank holiday Friday when there was an afternoon tea event, we were told they weren’t serving until 3. Couldn’t get a menu until 3:30 after chasing several times. Food was good but took over an hour for 3 meals. When we were only ones left dessert took well over half hour. Gave them the benefit of the doubt as had an event on. Returned last night. Had ran out of pizza dough at 5:15 on a Friday night. Ordered food and took over an hour to come for basic sausage/burger and chips. It was not overly busy. Nice gardens/play area for kids but for drinks only not food. The food is standard pub food and not worth the wait.

Thank you so much to Dave, Michelle, Tyler and the whole team for hosting our family get together celebrations, the venue, food and staff attentiveness were second to none. The perfect place for us and nothing was too much trouble. Cannot thank you all enough. Recommend to anyone and everyone!

Fantastic place highly recommended

Very disappointed. Awful service, steak not cooked properly and being told 'the chef will not cook you another' after my plate being returned to me and put down infront of me with the steak cut in half. The chef refusing to cook another steak after cutting it in half to say if you look right in the middle it's a bit more rarer. Absolutely shocked. Will not eat there again. Also took 20 mins to get our drinks. I came here a few times throughout the years. I will not be coming to eat there again. Shame as I used to love it.

Magnifique endroit, tout est parfait, la situation, la gentillesse du personnel, la décoration de bon goût, la nourriture (les viandes maturées 28 jours), les cheminées dans les chambres, le petit déjeuner proposée par Pavla extemement gentille et attentionnée. Une merveilleuse "pépite" !!!

Delicious food and lovely outdoor space. The service was excellent with friendly staff 😊

Excellent Friday lunch, warm cosy. Staff excellent. Food is very good and line with what you expect from part of the rocksalt group. The best time is summer outside with heaters and pizza straight from the oven.

Beautiful location and quaint pub, only comment would be a limited menu

An absolutely fantastic stay here, quirky and beautiful rooms, excellent service and hospitality and great food, one of the best places I have stayed at, many thanks to Theo, George and all the staff for a wonderful experience 😀

Room was lovely . Staff were all really nice and friendly . Food was also great had a lovely stay

Friendly, clean, dogs were welcome and the food was great. We will be back!

Lovely quirky pub and rooms. Friendly staff and nice food. Breakfast hamper was different, but tasty. Enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

It's becoming a regular haunt for the wife and I, love the quirkiness of the rooms, the staff are welcoming and friendly, the service and attentiveness is second to none ... Enjoy

Best apple crumble! Plus excellent honest and genuine service Super cosy athmosphere

What an absolutely stunning place. Myself and my Husband stayed here for 2 nights in room Josephine -and wow! We loved it. The Room was so quirky but peaceful and in the end I loved the fact there was no TV. The pub is stunning and the breakfast included was delicious. The staff are so lovely and accommodating. We shall most certainly be back for another break. Thank you all at The Woolpack Inn.

Always welcomed here - good food, great atmosphere and live music on occasions. The pizzas are excellent and there's a good range of beers.

Cosy pub with plenty of outdoor seating. Very busy today but the found room for one more. The food was hearty and excellent. And the manager made a point of checking a potential food intolerance I had missed. Great stop off on a walk though vineyards and along canals

We popped in for a light lunch on NYE as we are staying nearby. Despite not having a table booked they managed to accommodate us and provided amazing food and service. Lovely pub highly recommend.

I have eaten once before at the woolpack on a Sunday and really enjoyed the food with my family so this score would have been higher. We made a booking for an evening meal tonight (the day I am writing this review) I arrived 25 mins earlier than when the kitchen opened with my one year old son in my arm. The guy behind the bar said the kitchen did not open until 5pm, no problem and I asked if we could be seated. We were given a long table that was fit for a larger booking than the 3 of us, the barman weirdly decided to put the high chair opposite where I was sitting and then vanished without even asking if we wanted to order a drink. It was almost as if he did not care where the baby sat and when my wife arrived moments later... still no drinks order. We both felt unwelcome and decided to leave. I may return to the woolpack on a Sunday when families are welcomed but certainly not in midweek!!!

Very pleasant pub definitely go again and and I recommend the pizza very tasty . The burger was apparently ok but at £15 so not worth it although I personally didn't try it .

Love this place, fab atmosphere, delicious food

Fantastic place, much more character than the Five Bells

A beautifully presented Christmas three course lunch was cooked to perfection by our host Dave and delivered to our table promptly along with drinks. If you are looking for a traditional village pub with great food and a festive atmosphere, then head over to the Woolpack.

One of our favourite places to eat in the area. Perfect every time.

A pub that’s really changed for the better. Booked for a Christmas meal with a group of friends. This used to be a drinkers pub but not so much now. Really well decorated (not just with Xmas decs). Food was good value for money, well presented and enough for a healthy appetite. Staff were really attentive and there when more drinks were needed. There were a number of large parties on at the same time and there appeared to be no waiting for food to arrive. I would highly recommend this for a lunch or evening meal.