The best restaurants in Strood Rural Medway South East

We have been many times without fault. But on this occasion all went well until we asked if the children's ice cream could be vegan. We had already had a conversation with the young lady at the bar as to deserts and had asked about the vegan ice cream that was on the menu for my grandson's as he was lactose intolerant. A little later a bowl of ice cream was presented as part of his meal and I asked if it was the vegan ice cream due to lactose intolerance, the lovely young lady took the dessert to the Kitchen to ask. To which the chef came storming out of the kitchen, approached the table and quite loudly announce that we should have told them there were allergies at the table, waving the menu about and pointing out "please tell us if you have an allergy" quite rudely and in front of a dinning room full of people. It was quite embarrassing and actually scared my grandson as he asked why the lady was shouting! Found this unacceptable as 1. We had already had a descreet conversation with the young lady at the bar who fully understood the INTOLERANCE to lactose. 2. An intolerance is NOT an allergy and therefor not necessary to let anyone know as we just work out from the menu was he can or cannot have on this occasion a burger and chips and an ask to see if a swap the kids ice cream for vegan ice-cream (already an item on the menu!) Unfortunately because of this experience we won't be returning.

Lovely little farm tea shop. We had yummy sandwiches and delicious cake on this visit but will definitely be back to try the great looking afternoon tea we saw being served.

Really good cooked food and very helpful, pleasant staff, what more could you ask for. Highly recommend!

Amazing cafe. Food was delicious and the staff was so helpful. Would definitely Recommend to anyone 💪👌🏻

Excellent pub, great beer, friendly atmosphere

Proper pub & what lovely people & a perfect Sunday lunch. Called late (lovely girl who answered) but squeezed us in pn the Gang table by the fire. Much appreciated Cliff & Lauraine.

My word the worst meal I have had in a while Super thin sandwich and some cheesy chips, ordered chicken strips which were nuggets. Awful couldn't eat it. £34 for the privilege and we only had 1 coke and 1 lemonade Never returning there I would not waste your money or time. Honestly not been this disappointed in a long time

Great breakfast, service and all the staff. Good quality food a Lori day. Prices comparable with other cafes in Rochester.

Way over priced you would have thought they are in the west end . Sandwich was ok but it’s a sandwich. Just giving it a fancy name doesn’t make it double the price. Staff was rude too will definitely not be going back . Would rather go to McDonald’s across the road next time

Poor very poor no hot chocolate no milkshakes and a sausage and egg muffin meal was only warm and very oily. Also had to wait ant wait for it