The best restaurants in Saxon Shore Ashford South East

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting as part of a walk. A stunning pub, with an amazing garden, big fan of the range of events on offer.

The bistro was shut for a while, now they are back and it is worth coming to pay a visit.

great food, chilled atmosphere live music

Under new ownership so a brand new menu. The food was outstanding. We had chicken momo and black bean fritters to start, and the mixed grill and fish curry for main. The rice pudding and rum and banana ice cream was amazing too. The staff were very friendly and attentive - would highly recommend, and will be returning!

We had a really wonderful experience here. We turned up with our two young children (aged 1 and 3) for lunch on a quiet Friday, and fell in love with the beautiful interior of the pub and cosy log fire. The menu was full of delicious sounding Italian dishes, but was potentially a bit too sophisticated for the kids! So one of the owners offered to make the kids anything from scratch! We opted for a basic pasta and tomato sauce with grilled chicken and steamed veg, and the kids absolutely LOVED it. We tried a bit too and it was so tasty! The children were so content that we managed to have two courses ourselves- a wonderful turkey and roast chestnut soup followed by a cod and a meat pancake dish- and they were really enjoyable. We felt very welcomed and were really well looked after. We will definitely be returning and can’t wait to sit outside and make use of the playground in warmer weather.

A really lovely and quirky place. Really admire the decor and the little touches, including a decanter of port in the room. The breakfast was delicious and very good quality. Would highly recommend a stay here and will definitely stay again if down in Kent.

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE. Because that's what you'll get if you eat there. Revolting

Lovely country pub for meeting and eating. Very varied menu and large portions, cooked excellently, with attentive service from friendly staff.

A Very warm welcome from the staff and the locals. Thanks for this after the long drive we had from Scotland.

What a great shop. We went because the powers that be closed our local Dymchurch butchers shop and we wanted to see what Aldington had to offer. We weren't disappointed. Friendly staff and so well stocked up with meat as well as ready to cook meals, kebabs, cheese, wine, gravies. The pork stakes are really thick and the lamb steaks where a good size and had the bone taken out - bonus. Forgot to ask about the fish, didn't see any though. We'll go back or put an order in by phone as they deliver if it's more than £25. The guy serving us also lives in The Bay and gave us more direct directions back but we must have taken a wrong turn. It was a nice day so it didn't really matter.

After reading such great reviews we decided to try out the Walnut Tree after a change of hands just over a year ago. We had very high hopes and the menu read deliciously! Unfortunately and maybe it was just an off day to give benefit of the doubt but the starters were poor. The brie was like.a hollow husk with no cheese we think it may have all melted away. Roast was OK but beef overcooked and veg had been nuked. Deserts simply mediocre at best. Setting is nice and pleasant and staff friendly. Like I say could have been an off day for the chef but we would hesitate to return with food of this quality.

Made to feel warm and welcome from the moment we walked through the door. The building it's self it's beautiful. The food was lovely and I had the best chai latte I have had in a long time. Our waitress Danielle was very helpful and was kind and smiley. I will definitely be going for lunch there more often.

Great local pub with a charming landlady! Delicious cakes and pastry’s, great choice of local beers and ciders!

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch yesterday at this pub, excellent quality food and good price. Have tried numerous other pubs for Sunday lunch in the area but this is by far the best. Booking in advance is advised. The pub itself is a real gem and very traditional which is rare today in the world of supposedly better Gastropubs, Theme pubs etc. Real ales/ Quality Lagers are on tap in the bar area which has a friendly local crowd. The owners John & Jo and Staff have really created a wonderful , welcoming pub with a friendly atmosphere that is to be cherished in a changing world. Well done.

Menu not varied enough. Expensive unless you get pizza. Steak £36 10oz ribeye. Unless you go Wednesday for steak night where you get 2 steaks and a bottle of wine for £50. Steak not the best quality on Steak night. Noticeable difference. 17/02/2025 Had fish and chips. Meal was below standard. Portions were small especially the chips. Plates dwarfed the chips. Child's portion. Wife had leek and potatoes soup. Too runny. Bread was warmer than the soup she remarked. Lovely pub but meal quality let it down