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Excellent selection on the all day menu, there was also a festive menu to choose from. All the food we had was well prepared & presented. The service was also excellent.

I'm a real fan of The Bolney Stage, I've been visiting for over 30 years. But the fish and chips I had last night was just not good enough at any price, let alone £17.45. The fish was undercooked, so much so that halfway through, having discovered that the thickest part of the fillet was barely warm and the batter uncooked beneath the crust, I had to send it back for a re-fry. Presentation of the dish was none too clever either, with a broad pool of rather runny mushy peas, and a wide scattering of chips. The other two diners were happier with their meals, but neither said the food was excellent. I'll go again, but I'll be expecting better next time.

This place has a great reputation, but this time it didn't deliver on service or food I'm afraid.

The Manor Farm has always been my preferred choice of pub/ restaurant in Rainham, Kent. I am hardly a regular but I have for several years popped in with friends for a Christmas dinner.from the yearly festive menu. It has never been exceptional in terms of quality but at least honest and affordable. With a couple of pints the final bill usually comes to approx £30 per head. However my last visit 2024 was extremely disappointing. Firstly we were informed that due to food contamination there was no festive option available. We had pre booked so were somewhat disappointed to be informed on arrival that we would have to choose from a reduced menu. I chose fillet steak, medium rare which although pink in the middle was charcoal burnt on the outside. I ordered a pint of peroni beer afterwards only to be told that it had run out. The final straw, as we went to order our last pints at 21-45 was to be told that the bar had already closed. I can’t be too critical of the staff who were doing their best on the night but I have to question the early closing at 21-45 so close to Christmas. Very disappointing night that we have always enjoyed up until now. Unlikely to be booking next year.

I really wanted a roast meal and decided what’s better than tobys . Plenty of parking, it’s Sunday evening and pretty empty. The waitress is very cheerful and took drinks order. Roast lamb was very thin slices and not much , gammon and roast pork again not much meat. Plenty of roast potatoes, peas, carrots, mac &cheese big Yorkshire pudding and hot gravy. I really enjoyed my meal and I didn’t care there wasn’t enough meat . Total bill for 2 with one beer £33 Would I return ??? Yes absolutely

Excellent food all staff are friendly drinks are fabulous they are very good if you have young children with you a lovely family pub.

Poor poor service. We had to wait at least 45 minutes for a light snack. We were forgotten and had to ask where our food was.

Lovely setting, food not bad either. Staff are very friendly. Setting is pleasant. However, when I went there were some idiots swearing too much for my liking. Not making it suitable for couples or families. Pity, I'm sure it's just a one off though. I would take my gf here on another day.

Booked a table for a birthday meal which ended up ruined and two of the party walking out ..we ordered 5 roast dinners that should never have been served to customers.. the menu stated traditional roast turkey , we were given a form of ham covered in pepper, no stuffing or mash potatoes and the rest of the meal was cold , the vegetables had ice in the middle , it was disgusting, we couldn’t eat it , the only consultation was the deputy manager refunded our money

Had a great meal out, the burgers are amazing. Everything came out in a timely manner and tasted great Top quality service from Toby

Excellent staff , very helpful and attentive, fabulous food... Can highly recommend the king prawn stir-fry ofc the specials!.... Super pies too... Thanks for a lovely experience...

First time here . None fussy.. pay at bar and help yourself. Would use again if in the area. Staff helpful but not intrusive. Large area with plenty of tables.

Came here on Xmas eve to have a meal we where a family of 15, we had booked this at least a week ahead, on arrival we were told table would be ready in 10 minutes, manager Becky was rude to one of our family members at the bar, all he said was have a smile it’s Christmas, her reply was don’t speak to me like that!!, not sure what her problem was, maybe she is not happy in her role. 30 minutes later still no table, on speaking with the manager Becky again she was very rude and said we had a right to go somewhere else, what sort of manager is that who will turn away 15 people, finally our table was ready on entering upstairs we were shocked that there was hardly anyone in the restaurant, table still not ready we had to ask for more chairs, the restaurant staff were very pleasant, we started to order our food and was told a few of the meals were off the menu, I am sure we should have been told that on being seated, due to 2 people only eating fish &chips which was off we decided to leave, we have visited this restaurant many times before but never have we had such terrible service and been spoken to by such a terrible manager, this experience really upset the whole family, not sure this is somewhere we will attend again soon/ not sure making the complaint helped, as we have not heard anything back from this complaint raised. I got a reply on this review on the website telling me they have responded to my complaint which I have not received, the review reported there are 2 sides to the story, this reply seems to have been replied to by the manager the compliant is about. I also have asked if you could give me a number to your head office ? again no response.

A big thank you to you all!!! What a great Christmas Day lunch. You guys worked hard for us to have a wonderful day. Food was fantastic, the atmosphere was awsome and you could see everybody was having a great time. Happy Christmas guys and a happy new year. See you all soon. Best wishes. Graeme and Sue

We visited as a family of eight for Breakfast with Santa. Please don’t be put off by the not so good reviews. Food was plentiful and hot. Santa was brilliant and spent time with our Grandchildren, asking their names and what they want for Christmas. We weren’t rushed and felt that it was very good value for money. Well Done Toby Carvery.