Loved everything about this pub. High quality food, really fine choice of ingredients. We had a few lovely tapas to start with, then particularly appreciated the lamb, and the pork belly dish, surprisingly good for pub food (I'm a French man and I'm picky 😁). The service was very good too, always with a smile and super reactive. The 2 large open fireplaces and cozy atmosphere have made it the perfect stop for a pint and a grub before heading back for a big walk in the green fields of Kent. Came with our beautiful lab, she had a bowl of water and some treats waiting for her, super dog friendly too ! I highly recommend, nicest pub I've been in Kent so far.
My partner and I had a Sunday Roast yesterday with our one year old boy. I called around lunchtime to check if they were serving a roast dinner at around 5pm (many pubs in the area stop serving food by 3pm, so we were delighted that they were serving food still and had space for us. We arrived at around 4.30pm and had a drink in the garden which was lovely and peaceful. Shorty after, a friendly young waitress came out to ask if we were ready to order food. I ordered the pork belly and my partner ordered the lamb. We asked about the size of the portion as we planned on giving our baby some of ours as he doesn't have a huge appetite. The waitress assured us that the portions were definitely big enough. We didn't have to wait too long for our food to arrive. The portions were indeed very large and looked amazing. She also brought an extra plate for our baby. The food was hot and very tasty. You could buy two courses for £24, so we ordered a pudding too. It really was a beautiful meal which we all thoroughly enjoyed! The only small criticism was the Yorkshire pudding looked like it had come out of the freezer and wasn't very crispy, but not a big deal really. The pub itself is beautiful and the staff are attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend for a Sunday Lunch 😊
Best roast dinner in the area. Really enjoyed it and was great value! Also a lovely outdoor seating area and a good selection of beer. I'd recommend the pork roast as the crackling was excellent and the meat tender 👌
Hidden gem, a great place. Friendly staff, haven’t had food yet but it looks delish, spitfire lager with many more options, boys had some homemade brownies and loved them! Huge outdoor seating at front with hot food / BBQ in summer, outdoor seating at rear, log burner, comfy, welcoming - love it!
I'd heard really good things about this place so I came in with high expectations for the atmosphere and quality of the food. Unfortunately, it seems to have changed quite a lot in recent times. The quirky and cosy old furniture has been replaced by generic characterless chain pub rubbish, and the delicious and unique food has been replaced by typical pub fare - and not well done pub fare at that. The food, though very reasonably priced and filling, was completely underwhelming, as was the limited selection of beers. The service however was excellent, though the food took a while to appear. A real shame and a disappointing trip - I would avoid for anything other than a quick and convenient pint and snack while visiting the nearby cycle shop. P.s. allergy sufferers beware - not all ingredients are listed on the menu - the chicken burger came with surprise chilli peppers...!
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Goodnestone, Canterbury, CT3
4.6/5
Staple, Canterbury, CT3
4.6/5
The Black Pig : A quintessentially English Country Pub, in the tiny Kentish village of Staple. Providing a friendly, oak-beamed, open fired environment where all are welcome. Great food, ales, wines & Ciders.
