The best restaurants serving British food in Ashford South East

After a long period of absence we went for drinks here on Christmas Eve. Not a single pump was working and a small bottle of Peroni and an equally small (and disgusting) bottle of Prosecco was charged at £10! The manager was overheard telling another punter that they were “running down the stock” which translates to “we’re going to be closing soon”. Such a shame - this used to be an amazing pub years ago. Mis-management has led to the state it is now in. Bring back the former owners.

Friendly staff and wonderful service, food was piping hot and fairly quick to arrive, with generous portions and everything was delicious, will definitely go back next time we are in the area.

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

Just reopened so we were lucky. Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. The burger was excellent. Defitely worth a visit.

The staff were friendly, helpful & attentive without being intrusive. Enjoyed a Sunday roast meal which came with a wide selection of vegetables and the desserts were excellent. It was good value for money and an enjoyable experience.

Had a busy day so stopped off for breakfast at the church view tea rooms ashford, although it was fairly busy we were made to feel welcome by the staff. The breakfast was piping hot and all cooked to order. A big thank you to the staff members for making us so welcome. Thank you

Really nice place with good coffee and cakes and good atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Also has offerings from various local artisans.

We used to visit this cafe on a very regular basis, but due to difficult family circumstances, this was our first opportunity to return in 9 months. We were welcomed with open arms by the owner (Karen) and by the waitresses (Yvonne, Pip and Maisie), who all said how much they'd missed us, and how lovely it was to see us again. Pip and Yvonne both remembered our usual order (particularly impressive, as I have a restricted diet and have to slightly alter a dish on the menu). The food is top-quality, freshly prepared, and absolutely delicious. In these days where the impersonal machine is king, it is lovely to visit an establishment where you receive top-notch personal service, and where you are made to feel like a friend rather than merely a customer. I truly cannot recommend Williams & Thomas highly enough - it is the best tearoom in Kent.

Sorry it has taken so long to review the best roast dinner in Biddenden! Such a friendly warm place for a family meal. Don't go there expecting glitz and glamour, this is a proper countryside restaurant, you will not be disappointed!

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.

I came for a Sunday breakfast with my wife and child last month and had a very poor meal unfortunately. I had the breakfast sandwich, the bacon was tough no hint of being crisp with a layer of unrendered almost raw fat and mostly all barely warm. My kids had the pancakes and were expecting something light and fluffy but they resembled a stodgey scone with no real taste. My wife had a cold poached egg. I dislike leaving a negative review but we were all looking forward to breakfast and at £70 ish not cheap and not worth it. One thing - I had a nice coffee and good service - just very poor food.

Had a very enjoyable lunch last Sunday. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was well cooked and seasoned. Yorkshire puddings were really excellent. Venue has large parking space and level pathways to interior. [If you have mobility issues use the left hand side carpark at the end of the drive] In all excellent value.

Enjoyed a two-course lunch today with a large group of friends. The food was well-cooked and well-presented. The staff worked hard to ensure that the meals were served quickly. We were made to feel very welcome.

It's an establishment with an eclectic decor. We only called in for coffee and a specialist tea. Freshly made, they were excellent and served by very friendly staff. People around us were having breakfast and these looked delicious. I had a look at the menu on which there were good choices and I am sure that we will be back to try the food.

Had a local society dinner here a couple of nights ago. In the run up to Christmas, such dinners can sometimes be a bit of a let down but not this one. The meal served by the friendly, helpful staff in very pleasant surroundings was very tasty and more than ample. My wife is Gluten Free but her diet did not cause any problem whatsoever. We will certainly return to try their Sunday Lunch, of which we have heard very good reports.