I had high hopes with Sunday lunch at The Ivy House, but unfortunately we were let down. Parking was good, and the location great – right on the high street. It seemed that they were understaffed though as service was slow, and the pork belly wasn’t very nice. Also, they didn’t have a high chair so JW was balanced on cushions (and almost had a nasty fall). If you live in the area, give a go otherwise there are better places to visit.
Read More...The Great House, Hawkhurst
Having visited some of the other pubs in the Elite Group (including The Vineyard, a great Sunday lunch), I thought it was only right to book The Great House in Hawkhurst – and I was glad I did! The food was delicious, the service excellent and a great venue too. Definitely one worth travelling to visit – suitable for families and couples alike!
Read More...The Milk House, Sissinghurst
We were recommended The Milk House in Sissinghurst, and looking at the reviews it seemed to be a good choice for a Sunday lunch. The place was definitely good for families, with a large garden and lots of boxes with toys. when it came to the Sunday lunch though, it was very disappointing – serving up bacon for roast pork was not a good move in our books. Overall, a nice venue but 3 out of 5 for the Sunday lunch.
Read More...The Vineyard, Lamberhurst
We had visited The Farmhouse in West Malling and received a great experience, so I had to take the opportunity to review their sister pub in Lamberhurst, The Vineyard. The location was superb, set in wonderful Kentish countryside. The garden was spacious, as was the venue inside. Our Sunday lunch was really nice, with a lot of meat, good flavouring with the roast potatoes and nice vegetables. Our desserts were enjoyable, the Coconut Crème Brulée was very well presented. Service here was excellent, and ensured we had a great experience. An excellent Sunday roast at The Vineyard in Lamberhurst, Kent.
Read More...The Kentish Hare, Bidborough
The Kentish Hare is situated in a pretty village called Bidborough near Royal Tunbridge Wells. We booked a table for 3, including our toddler. The chicken parfait starter was nice, the Sunday roasts were exceptional, including cauliflower cheese! Our desserts were equally delicious. Overall, a superb venue and somewhere worth travelling to!
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