Walnut Tree in Maidstone

As good as always, although had a wait for food otherwise would have got 5 stars.

Lovely pub. Lovely food and really friendly staff.

A loverly old period pub with amazing food and great service.

Thank you to all staff at Walnut Tree ME15 0HJ A very clean tidy pub. Waitress and waiter's were very helpful understood what we required. Food was very well dished up, looked very appetising. My pie was a little hard on bottom but was very tasty chicken was soft. Was a very enjoyable afternoon

Went twice at about 9pm and it was already closed, even on Saturday 17th August 2024 it was closed at 9.10pm when a group of us arrived. The hours on Google Maps stated it was meant to be open until 11pm. Wasted out time going out of our way to this pub.

Simply wonderful, and many thanks to the staff for making it so enjoyable.

We had really nice food and sat in the garden. Just what we needed after a long journey. The staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. A very good experience for us.

A very nice small pub with a large garden if the weather improves

First time visiting the pub. Excellent food, friendly atmosphere and reasonably priced. The burger was exceptional. Also dog friendly, we were provided a bowl of water. Will definitely be going back. Easy to park.

Had a great meal sizzling chicken. Absolutely fantastic such flavor. Will be back

1582! Wow! Me and my friend were looking for a dog friendly restaurant. We called on Saturday evening, and they booked us straight away. We got there earlier, and they let us at the table. Couldn't have asked for more. The person who served was very thoughtful to close the door so we didn't get cold as soon as we got in. Food, I was very impressed. Meat very tender and tasty and the staff extremely polite. They have a huge car park with a big garden where you can stay in big groups as well as they have some live music from time to time. I think. At least, this is what I read. Very cosy with a fireplace, too. Definitely, a place to remember and go back to! As well as, the prices are really good! Thank you!

Really nice choice of food. Cosy warm atmosphere. Friendly staff especially the young man

Went for a suprise birthday party. Really good atmosphere. Live music. The food was great. Staff were very friendly.

Super lunch. We'll certainly go again.

It was a birthday treat from my family x

A lovely Sunday roast - smaller portions are available which was helpful.

6 of us went for an evening meal on a Friday. We sat in the bar next to the fire. The food was excellent and we will go again. The only problem I had was that it was noisy in the bar. Next time I'll go into the restaurant where it was a bit more quiet. They seem to have three small rooms instead of one large restaurant so it would be ideal for small groups who want a private room

We had a table to 23! Every meal was hot, with everyone getting what we ordered. Absolutely fab. Not one complaint from anyone! 💯👌

What a wonderful country pub. Lovely atmosphere, very Christmassy. Lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended.

A friendly, cosy atmosphere, with both staff and quality of food excellent. I especially appreciate the choice of 'light bite' portions of most courses. Our first choice among local restaurants.

The roast was very disappointing with undercooked potatoes and veg and cauliflower cheese whose sauce was a burnt offering and inedible

Food and service was great lovely great big fire to sit next too and stay warm the meat platter sharer meal was very tasty as was the pecan pie. One thing I would say though is if you're over 6 foot watch your head on the beams

After a dog walk with my best mate is I decided to ring a few pubs as I fancied a roast dinner. I booked a table at the walnut tree. I decided to go for a beef, dinner and a starter. I was greeted by Jo , the landlady. Really helpful and a good sense of humour. Excellent service. Both dishes presented and served hot. Lovely atmosphere. I even cut a sausage up from my mate. I can wholeheartedly recommend this little pub. You won’t be disappointed I wasn’t. I wouldn’t hesitate to eat there again. Thank you

Absolutely fantastic food. I had the pie of the day which was Chicken, Camembert and cranberry. Everything from the pastry to the filling was just right. For dessert I had the chocolate orange ice cream which was amazing. The staff are also polite and friendly. In total it is a fantastic place with great food which I wholeheartedly recommend.

Arrived admittedly without a reservation (for one) - very frosty response. Was told there would be a long wait for food. Understandable, but the tone was very much "we don't do walk ins" as in a previous review. Would be worth training staff to handle these situations more professionally, won't be back for sure.

Nice friendly, little pub great food staff go above and beyond to make u feel welcome highly recommend

Used to love this pub, but have gone there for food on 2 recent occasions, when once we were told 'we don't do walk ins' and the other time we could not sit where we wanted because it was 'where the locals sit' (even though they weren't there at the time). It's easier to go somewhere else really.

Good atmosphere and excellent food.

Excellent all round experience. Was one of a party of 12 for lunch and not even minor gripes which is a testament to the food (well priced and ample) and the service (cheerful fast and efficient). If you want a bit of glitz and glamour then not the place for you, However if a good old fashioned and unpretentious pub is your thing then give it a whirl. A spacious and easily accessible car park is a big plus.

Amazing pub!! Catered for our family of 24 for evening dinner with absolutely no problem!! Food piping hot, portions fabulous, and very reasonably priced!! Had people fly in from across the world and country who all wish they had this place as their local!! All done with a smile as well!! Can’t recommend enough!

Great place! We found it occasionally and were enchanted. People were very kind and let us in with two little dogs, because it started raining. The food is amazing. We had some requirements about the fooddue to limitations and the chef did it as we wished. Truly recommend this place!

Good food and service. Had an excellent time with family. Will definitely go again.

What a great place. They were fantastic with my dietary requirements, the food was great & so was the service. A lovely country pub.

Good choice of food which was well presented and reasonably priced. Excellent service. Would definitely return.

First visit with a party of four at lunchtime today. Large car park and a smart garden area. Attractive bar area in keeping with the age of the pub (16th century). Watch your head on the low beams. We ate in the comfortable dining room. Service was friendly, polite, and attentive, but not intrusive. The food was excellent, good-sized portions , and very tasty. Prices are sensible. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. Would thoroughly recommend this place.

Me and my fiancée stopped here for a couple drinks after work and ended up staying for dinner . The staff were great and the food was delicious. I highly recommend. Staff answered all questions that I had.

Absolutely amazing friendly staff. Excellent food

Classic countryside pub in the Uk. Good quality, tasty food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.

What an absolute gem! Food is always amazing and there is a good range - not all burgers, chips and steaks like a lot of pubs nowadays. Today we had steak and mushroom teriyaki noodles and king prawn sizzler. Service is good too - well done to everyone at the Walnut Tree!

We took a small family party to the Walnut Tree recently for lunch. The older members wanted 'traditional' pub food which, surprisingly, is quite hard to come by these days but the Walnut Tree offered the perfect menu. We were very well looked after and Uncle certainly enjoyed his Steak and Mushroom pie! All the food was very good - and the option of a lighter bite, again, suited the older generation in our party. We were well looked after and served by polite and efficient staff. An enjoyable lunch was had by all. Thank you.

Friendly staff and welcoming, massive car park and lots of outdoor space, a big marquee on the back and an attractive old pub inside. Well served beer.,and expensive crisps!!

A lovely pub, with a nice garden and a great warm welcome from the team. Low beams so if you are 6ft or taller, duck! Excellent food, served hot and fresh for 10 people, lovely drinks as well.

An absolute beauty of a country pub, just outside of the town's of Maidstone this little pub had a lovely interior look, gorgeous garden with lots of space for the kids to run around whilst we ate in the marquee/gazebo! Would highly recommend to anybody who loves an old classic pub for food and drink!

First time here but it certainly will not be the last

This is the first time we have been to this pub but it won't be the last. The food and the service was very good. The master brew was in excellent condition. Parking is easy just don't miss the entrance. Toilets were very clean. Nice garden with cover. Reasonably priced for the standard of food.

Excellent food all freshly cooked service was first class staff very helpful and polite nothing was to much trouble,we will be back,

Lovely place, really good staff, food was excellent

Enjoyed a lovely family sunday roast here today. Very welcoming, friendly staff, good food and dog friendly also. Would recommend.

Polite,friendly service. Excellent food and good value. Clean and roomy Expect its used a lot by the locals

This was our first visit, and it was a busy Tuesday evening. We were warmly welcomed, and seated in the characterful snug. Food and drink were superb. We shall return!

Very nice friendly family pub , food was great will definitely be returning All staff very welcoming, clean Dogs allowed

Amazing food Friendly welcoming staff

Just dropped in here on the off chance, made very welcome despite them having lots of bookings. Food was excellent and served promptly. I had crispy chilli beef with noodles and my partner had the steak and kidney pudding. We will definitely be back.

Very good food, nice atmosphere

Had a nice lunch in this lovely traditional pub. Everyone enjoyed the food, good selection, and service excellent. We all left with our hunger satisfied. Nice to have a choice of lighter portions for those with smaller appetites. You can sit in the bar, or around the other side in their restaurant area. It was nice to see our booked table with a reserved for "surname" on a small chalkboard on our table, giving that extra personal touch.

Just had a lovely meal at this pub, excellent food and service in a warm comfortable environment with a real log fire. Well done everyone!

Good food plenty on the menu for a Sunday

Nice friendly pub with a nice garden for children...

We have just had a surprise Sunday dinner for 80th Birthday it's her favourite place to eat . What wonderful friendly service . The food was 10/10 and the service was 10/10 . Clean and tidy and very Beautiful inside this Inn . The Land Lady checked on us regularly and was very nice . What a great place this is my Husband and I will be going more often now . Big Thank You to all the Staff for making our day so wonderful .

A great welcome, good food and service and great value

Lovely setting dinner in the garden. Busy and therefore had to wait a while for the food. However food was delightful. Reasonably priced. Defo going back

The food was lovely made my dad's 90th birthday special

Good service and excellent food.

Christmas Day lunch this is the 2nd year we’ve been here excellent food and hospitality service excellent see you next year

Great food and a lovely place to visit Would certainly recommend and we will go again.

Met up with a dear friend for drinks. Pub was welcoming, staff so very friendly. The food smelt divine ( I didn't have time to find out) but was fully booked.

Food excellent,can,get smaller sizes, staff very friendly,looking forward to going again

Delicious food served in cosy friendly atmosphere. Had tasty prawn sizzler

Very lovely meal. Nice atmosphere and great service.

Nice food good service, never disappoints.

Very good Great food nice staff We will return

REALLY good place to eat, food good, service, good people were efficient and friendly , cool setting 😁👍👍🌻 easy parking .. bit quirky but that adds to the place well worth a visit .

Friendly staff, fabulous food and lovely ambience. Well worth a visit for lunch or dinner.

Lovely Sunday roast yesterday, friendly atmosphere and great service highly recommend

Amazing food and reasonably priced. such friendly staff! Very accommodating to fit us in at short notice. Will definitely be returning.

First time visit, staff more than obliging for 8 of us, food was very good, reasonably priced and served in a good time. Will definitely revisit

Nice meal, could have been on a better table, but staff were pleasant and attentive.

Lovely garden beautiful pub garden is so big the food is very good to would go back lovely

Lovely food and staff. Very reasonably priced.

Had a lovely evening here. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Food was good. I had the fish sharing plate - but all to myself as a main and it was delicious. Hubby had the chilli beef with noodles and enjoyed it too. We shared the salted caramel chocolate brownie with ice cream for desert. Our little dog was made very welcome and we would definitely recommend and return.

Great little pub, friendly staff, good choice of food. Fab beer garden, plenty of parking. A hidden gem…

Really nice pub with a lovely garden and great food

Really lovely meal ate far too much Service was impeccable really lovely to sit outside and enjoy dinner

Lovely little pub , amazing food and lovely staff. Been here a few times now and cannot fault it at all. 5 star service and highly recommended

Lovely staff, great food. Sat in the marquee which was nicely decorated. Will return (Have been back several times and still great)

They do a fine pudding and pie of the day, and we're talking meat puddings. We were too stuffed for afters, which also looked good. The beer was perfect. It was a Wednesday lunchtime but there were plenty of folk tucking in, so this can't be a hidden gem but it's certainly a gem.

Very friendly staff and food was good

Great staff and lovely atmosphere! Nice family pub with relaxing beer garden.

The building here dates to the 1500's and is situated in a small village. A small interesting menu and lovely staff made our visit a pleasure. I particularly liked the smoked mackerel.

We were recommended this pub by a friend. Staff were very rude and wouldn't serve us. Wouldn't even give us a menu. Won't be going here again

Beer in the garden very relaxing Great little pub, thanks A++++++

Always welcoming and the food never disappoints. We love going to the Walnut Tree and we look forward to our next visit

Third time we’ve eaten here as a family,, something for everyone on the menu, food was excellent and enjoyed by all, we will be back soon.

Very little atmosphere. Food was a little over cooked. Probably reheated. Service was good.

Great local pub. Good menu and choice of proper beers. What made it special was the really good service. Top rated.

Good atmosphere cheery staff great steak and ale pie

Nice pub with great local atmosphere . Although I didn't eat there the food looked amazing. I will go back and sample at some point

Absolutely fantastic service. We brought an American friend here on a Thursday night, hadn’t realised they were super close to closing…they kept it open for us! Such lovely staff. Thank you so much. Would definitely recommend

Lovely little pub ,brilliant food ,good value, friendly staff ,great outside seating area

What a hidden gem! Warm and intimate environmental and one of the best pub roasts I've tasted. My friend ate lasagne, which was delicious and home made. Service was friendly and relaxed. Reasonable prices and very welcoming.