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Spyglass & Kettle

BarsGillingham

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(844 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 163 423 13 92
2 Woodside, Gillingham ME8 0PG, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 51 people

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About Spyglass & Kettle

Spyglass & Kettle is a pub on Woodside in Gillingham, with a sports bar area, a separate restaurant space, a general bar area, and a garden. Large TV screens around the pub show football and other sports. The drinks range runs to spirits such as Jägermeister, Fireball, and Cazcabel Coffee Tequila, drawn from a menu of 133 items. A quiz night runs weekly, with poker on Mondays. Dogs are welcome throughout, including in the garden. Orders can be placed at the bar or through table ordering via a QR code. A seniors menu runs Monday to Friday before 5pm with 2-course and 3-course options, and a children's menu is also available. The pub opens daily. Sunday roast is served on pre-warmed hot plates.

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Menu & Prices

133 dishes
  • Jägermeister
  • Tequila Rose
  • Fireball
  • Antica Sambuca
  • Jose Cuervo® Tequila
  • Cazcabel Coffee Tequila
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Reviews

4.1/5
844 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner and steak.

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440
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215
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81
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36
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72

Customer Review Summary

The Sunday roast draws repeat praise, with reviewers describing turkey roast dinners served hot on pre-warmed plates with generous portions, and fish and chips and other pub grub also singled out as tasty. Quiz nights and Poker Mondays keep regulars coming back, with staff repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and dog owners note the garden area as a spot to walk their dogs while dining. Several mention food arriving quickly even when busy.

Featured reviews

  • louise gulliver
    “Went for a meal here with a party of 5. The place was basically empty. We went to order our food. First problem 2 people wanted steak and there was no steak. So they chose something else. Took ages for the food to arrive and when it did if you blinked you would have missed it. The portions were so small. All our meals should have come with peas, none of us got any peas was told they didn't have any. I had the gammon and got two tiny bits of gammon, 2 over cooked eggs, and a handful of chips. The menu was very limited. We will not be returning. We all left hungry and very disappointed. It cost nearly £10 each for a meal that had bits missing.”
  • Charlotte Middleton
    “Had a great lunch here today with my parents, partner and two dogs. The place was nicely decorated, the staff were friendly and helpful - Shay was on the bar and gave us great customer service. The garden was nice and spacious and good to give the dogs a bit of a walk. We enjoyed the food too!”
  • Thomas Martin
    “Been going to the weekly quiz for over 2 years and always are greeted with smiles and great service. Food is always tasty, and comes in good time, and prices are standard for a Greene King franchise pub, but they switch up the menu occasionally to keep things a bit different. A special shout-out for Nettie who always makes time and effort to come and chat with us at our booth too.”
  • James Luff
    “Came here early on a Saturday evening, it wasn't busy, but staff utterly useless. The online ordering QR code didn't work. Had to order at the bar. Our table (which was reserved) hadn't been set, there were no menus or cutlery, all the staff were AWOL so we took things ourselves from other tables. When our food arrived the portions were quite small and the food wasn't particularly hot. The staff dumped the food and disappeared again, didn't offer any sauces so I had to go back to the bar to ask for those. Nobody came back to check on us to see if everything was okay. I ordered a medium rare steak and it was closer to well done. They never came to clear our plates so we didn't bother to stay for a dessert, they lost money and we won't go back so have lost repeat customers too. The tables around us had dirty plates that hadn't been cleared. The service was probably the worst I've experienced in a pub or restaurant.”
  • Danielle Rhule
    “Very quiet on a weekday, perfect for lunch with family - you can hear yourself think as you tuck in to your food! Dog-friendly pub (which always goes down well with dog owners like myself) with a lovely garden area. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Clean establishment with a nice and cosy atmosphere. The dog and I will definitely be back!”

Hours

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Sunday

Good to know

“The Spyglass & Kettle is a welcoming pub at the heart of Gillingham, proudly serving the community. Enjoy a quick catch-up with family and friends in our cosy bar or relax in our beer garden, and bring your four-legged friends along as we’re dog friendly. With Sky Sports, TNT Sports and free WiFi and EV charging, you can watch the latest action in comfort. We’re also coach-friendly and offer disabled facilities for easy access. Whatever the occasion, expect great value, tasty pub classics and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Whatever the occasion, you can look forward to a relaxed setting and an enjoyable visit. Book your table today and enjoy a warm welcome at Spyglass & Kettle.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Serves food at bar
  • Has toilet
  • Has arcade games
  • Serves beer
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  • Has dancing
  • Serves food
  • Has free water refills
  • Serves happy-hour drinks
  • Serves spirits
  • Has quiz night
Facilities· 9
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves wine
  • Has bar games
  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Has karaoke
  • Has live performances
  • Good for watching sport
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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Spyglass & Kettle
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  • Cricketers4.01,049
    1.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating

    beef ciabatta with gravy, fish and chips, cheap lunch meal deal

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    burgers, loaded fries, sharing platter

  • The Bell4.21,540
    1.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating

    sunday roast, live singer entertainment, lunch offer deal

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