The best restaurants in Hythe East Shepway South East

Such lovely food yet the service let you down. The lamb was cooked well and fell apart. Naan bread thin, crispy and tasty. Great flavours all round, Sadly we seemed to have been overlooked during our dining. We were offered one drink in the 1 hour and 45 minutes we sat in the restaurant. We also didn’t receive the chef’s complimentary amuse bouches, despite seeing other tables having them. We weren’t offered dessert or coffees either. Upon payment of the bill we did mention the service to the waiter, he said they were understaffed. Such a shame!

Popped in here for food one Friday lunchtime, Don’t serve food. Shame. Nice atmosphere and lots of people in!

Absolutely delicious, highly recommend! Very good value, too. Visited again, still a must when visiting Hythe.

Brilliant all round will be going back

Always great, hot, before delivery time ! Food is the best about 🤌

Homemade everything and everything well made. The manageable size menu allows the chef to cook fresh to order and that makes all the difference. Her aim is to serve nicer food than you would have at home. Our starters The sticky pork-belly bites were suculent with ballanced flavours. The freshly sliced green and red mild chillies allow you to raise heat a little. We chose the Harrissa Hummus with flat bread from the garden menu. The home made Harrissa had a warm toasted chilly flavor which carried well in the oil. The Hummus was whipped smooth and creamy and the flavours reflected the mouth feel. This dish may be to big for most as a starter but it won't be around for long if you share it with friends in the garden. Our Mains Liver and bacon was ordered medium rare and medium rare liver was delivered to the table. Just perfect. The onions were gently browned and the mash smooth and creamy. I recommend ordering a side of roasted vegetables too. Pie of the day was chicken and mushroom. I believe the pies are baked to order. The pastry is short and crisp. The filling was packed with flavour, thick and creamy. The tenderstem was cooked perfectly and plenty of gravy on the plate. Make sure you save space for desert. Actually start with desert and see what else you fancy after. We had three fabulous deserts. Lemon posset, Kentish Gypsy tart and the sticky toffee puding. They all felt wonderful in the mouth, tasted indulgence and were great examples of traditional deserts. Real ale drinkers won't be disappointed. 2 or 3 ales are available. They hold a cool cellar accreditation from Cask Marque. We had good pints of London Piride, Harveys Sussex Best, and Dark Star. There is parking for 20 cars. The pub is wheelchair accessible through the front door. The toilets are a bit cramped and not accessable. The sunny rear garden is sheltered from the wind and adjacent coast road. There is a covered area too.

Had a lovely evening for valentine's day. Clean and lovely atmosphere. Food was perfect everything was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent too food came out quick and perfectly timed. Where checked on and never left wanting for anything. Thank you

My sister got married here last Friday and the support and kindness we received from every single member of staff was EXEMPLARY! The organisation was fantastic, the wedding was beautiful and the rooms were so spacious and clean. Would definitely stay here again

We were so looking forward to this meal and was extremely disappointed, I was more upset that I had pre-paid otherwise I wouldn’t have! The service was great it was the food, tasteless and veg undercooked. The hotel is amazing it’s such a shame the food let it down. Save your money and book the Waterfront down the road.

Manic Mike Entertainment was booked by John Norwood on behalf of The Fountain Inn two months ago and was left a voicemail of cancellation 3 days before the gig this Saturday 10th May 2025. I had a group of ladies who hired a mini bus to come down to the event and have had no reponse from the venue, despite sending two emails no payment has been made. The excuse was it was to be cancelled because they were now doing food! and I looked on their Facebook and they booked a Michael Buble singer at the same time as cancelling us. We had promoted the event for the venue and had heard nothing. I will update Tripadvisor on the outcome, which I am looking for an amiable resolution.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the army cookhouse, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. The food was not only delicious but also served with utmost precision. The variety of options catered to all tastes, and the chefs clearly take pride in their work. The cleanliness and organization were top-notch, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The service was impeccable, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. I can confidently give this army cookhouse a 5-star review, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience.