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$6 - $23
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Bar, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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All reviews burger pudding beef prawns the pub sunday lunch cooked to perfection lovely lunch food was fantastic lovely atmosphere family meal medway roast
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Sunday Mother’s Day meal was ABSOLUTELYYYYYYYYYYYY SPOT ON!! The meat was delightful, the service was brilliant can’t fault it at all!! Highly recommend it if you’re in the area or locally.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Cosy pub with Friendly staff 😀 Beer battered Cod & Chips… Top quality, delicious and fresh food enjoyed in the restaurant. Would definitely recommend 💯 and will go back when we’re next in the area.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you when you are back in the area.

Reviewed February 11, 2024

Brilliant village pub, atmosphere was great locals very welcoming, bar staff were lovely, the restaurant was nice and cosy the waitress spot on at recommending specials and popular dishes (Isable I believe can’t be sure sorry) the food was cooked beautifully can’t fault it!!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed everything. Will pass your message on to everyone concerned.

Reviewed February 4, 2024

This nice pub was one of the friendliest pubs I have been to. The warm welcome from the bar staff and kitchen was second to none. Will definitely be returning to this gem. Sunday roast potatoes were the best I have tasted food top notch....Everyone was so friendly from bar to locals. Excellent Sunday afternoon shared. The meat raffle was fantastic and fun can’t wait to return when in the areaMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded February 6, 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words. Look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed December 15, 2023

Hidden gem, lovely cosy /warm little pub, entertaining felt very welcome by the bar stuff and all the locals I’m guessing. recommended as try travelling to Kent seeing family. The food was amazing couldn’t fault the steaks cooked beautifully and the burgers wow how much...can one person eat haha, the service was spot on lovely young brunette/black haired nothing to much effort so welcoming. Will definitely return when visiting again!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2023

Thanks for your lovely review and thank you for coming to us. Hope to see you again in the future

Reviewed December 2, 2023

This was our first visit, Wednesday 29th Nov. We chose mainly from the over 60's menu thinking the portions would be small but were really surprised by the size considering the price! The starters, main meals and desserts were well presented, tasty and food was...piping hot. The owner was attentive without being intrusive and there when we required more to drink. Even though we had asked a table by the door the restaurant was comfortable not too hot nor cold. All in all an excellent lunch out and we have every intention of returning.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded December 4, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind comments and we look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed November 12, 2023

Sunday roast dinner one of the best I’ve had in a very long time. The beef was cooked to perfection the roast pots wow they were so juicy and delicious tasty burnt services was amazing and the staff brilliant! Will definitely return.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded December 4, 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. Look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed November 8, 2023

Went for Sunday Lunch last weekend and had a fab Sunday Roast. Good home cooking at a reasonable price. Staff very friendly and efficient. Great view from the restaurant. Will definitely return.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded December 4, 2023

Thank you very much.

Reviewed October 29, 2023

What a gem of a place! Lovely fresh veggies, meat very tender and apple crumble to die for. Friendly staff and good service. Will definitely be returning 😊

Date of visit: October 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded December 27, 2023

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you again!

Reviewed July 29, 2023

we went there yesterday for my birthday lunch, the food was excellent, as was the service, we will be going back very soon.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded September 14, 2023

Thank you for your kind comments.

Reviewed July 2, 2023 via mobile

Lovely service and food, clean well presented pub with a good beer/larger selection. Spacious garden a separate restaurant with full disabled access

Date of visit: July 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded September 21, 2023

Thank you so much for your kind comments.

Reviewed May 20, 2023

On a short stay in the area we thought we would give this pub a go as reviews looked good, and it certainly lived up to recommendation. We were greeted with a warm welcome and we can honestly say we have not eaten such excellent...food in a long time. We visited on a Saturday evening, nice atmosphere with music drifting in from the bar and an outlook over a beautiful garden terrace where we may have eaten if the weather had been warmer. Big compliments to the chef!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded May 29, 2023

Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed it here. Hope to see you again if you are in the area.

Reviewed May 16, 2023

Popped in for the first time on a whim - warm welcome by the bar lady - best burger I have had in a long time washed down with a glass of ice cold rose - definitely be back

Date of visit: May 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded May 29, 2023

Thank you! Look forward to seeing you.

Reviewed April 23, 2023

Food was lovely , all staff really nice and quick service :) noddy was very helpful . Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded May 29, 2023

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed coming. Hope to see you again.

Reviewed March 18, 2023

We ordered the two for £40 steak deal. The food was cooked perfectly. the wine was lovely and the service was friendly. Would definitely recommend

Date of visit: March 2023
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Heather Windeatt, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded March 22, 2023

Hi thanks for your lovely review. we look forward to seeing you again

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Response from Joy B | Reviewed this property |
Hi I’m not sure if they allow dogs inside as it is also a restaurant but there is a lovely large patio area that overlooks the green and I am sure dogs would be allowed here. Only thing is it’s not undercover. Sorry can’t... More
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Response from Chris T | Reviewed this property |
we are not there after 9 so you sould be fine up to then for sure.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5