The best restaurants serving British food in Saxon Shore Ashford South East

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

Really nice, cozy and friendly pub. Love the creativity with the music theme throughout, very friendly staff, great atmosphere and food is excellent value for money (would give a 6 star if I could). They have open mic on Mondays, bands over the weekends and the pub is shaped in such a way that you can choose to sit right by the band or a bit quieter area although the music was just right and not over powering. Definitely a place I will go back to and also saw great reviews on othe social media platforms. Excellent pub.

This is a lovely country pub and the staff were very friendly. We originally planned to visit to have a ploughman’s lunch for my wife’s birthday as stated on their website menu. When I went to order I was told that they don’t do ploughman’s (it wasn’t listed on their paper menu). We were disappointed but ordered some sandwiches instead. The sandwiches were delicious and sitting in the beer garden on a sunny Saturday afternoon was lovely. So until the website menu is updated, be aware that ploughman’s lunch isn’t an option at the bowl inn.

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.

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

Thankfully, now a 'Freehouse' offering a good range of locally produced beers, lager and ciders from the cask (steels) at very competitive prices. All the aforementioned and with a selection of delicious homemade 'gourmet' sausage rolls, chutneys, quiches and cakes to satisfy any discerning palette. A beautiful interior with plenty of space and comfortable seating to relax and enjoy a peaceful pint or glasses of wine. Recommended.

What a cracking lovely little pub , everyone so friendly, motorcyclist friendly

We were lucky enough to hire The Five Bells for our wedding celebration. The whole team looked after us brilliantly and the day was literally perfect - they even managed to organise the sunshine for us! We've come to the pub many times over the last couple of years and we always get a great reception. Highly recommended.