
Quick info
About The Villager
The Villager is a family pub on Erskine Rd in Gravesend, set in the middle of a village close to Trosley Country Park and a walk along the top of the downs. A play area and a large green at the front give families with children space to play outside the pub. Dogs are welcome inside as well. The kitchen serves a Sunday roast with a choice of roast meats and vegetables, and cauliflower cheese comes alongside it. Apple crumble is among the desserts. The bar pours beer and wine to go with the food. Live football matches, including England games, are shown for anyone who wants to watch.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, cheesy cauliflower, play area and green and bbq roast ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, cheesy cauliflower, play area and green and bbq roast ribs.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast is what most reviewers come for, praised for huge portions, fresh seasoned veg and the cheesiest cauliflower, though one diner found the bechamel on that cauliflower fatty and heavy. Barbecue ribs get a mention as perfectly cooked, coming off the bone without being dry, with a home made sauce that was not too sticky or sweet. Apple crumble is also singled out, arriving quickly. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as good value and the staff as friendly and helpful, one saying they went out to buy lactose free milk for a coffee. Families and walkers mention the play area, the green out front and outdoor seating, and one party chose it for being dog friendly near the country park. The one complaint is a delayed meal, which the staff answered by putting beers on the house.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast is what most reviewers come for, praised for huge portions, fresh seasoned veg and the cheesiest cauliflower, though one diner found the bechamel on that cauliflower fatty and heavy. Barbecue ribs get a mention as perfectly cooked, coming off the bone without being dry, with a home made sauce that was not too sticky or sweet. Apple crumble is also singled out, arriving quickly. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as good value and the staff as friendly and helpful, one saying they went out to buy lactose free milk for a coffee. Families and walkers mention the play area, the green out front and outdoor seating, and one party chose it for being dog friendly near the country park. The one complaint is a delayed meal, which the staff answered by putting beers on the house.
Featured reviews
- Rob Smith
“Well located on a walk around the top of the downs. Has a play park and outdoor seating. Well priced food.”
- Xanthos Paphitis
“Charming pub literally in the middle of a village which initself is in the middle of woodland. We went there to catch the England game and it was packed to the brim with locals who you could tell have probably had generations of family who have gone there for years. Extremely child friendly, there's a lovely play area and huge green at the front.”
- Alex Pain
“Good service friendly staff great food good prices”
- Mexican Mama
“Had to make and and unschedule stop and so popped in to The Villager for a drink. The staff were so helpful and friendly, even going out of their way to go and buy lacto free milk for one of us so that we could enjoy our coffee. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area to give it a try, we will be coming again when we are next passing. Thank you!”
- Simon Brown
“We chose this as the closest pub to Trosley Country Park and dog friendly We had an exceptionally friendly welcome and service remained great throughout our stay. Food was great value, tasty and good portions- we all left very satisfied! Would def recommend”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Family pub serving home made food and first class beer and wine.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Villager
- The Cricketers Inn4.31,2322.2 mi£20–50ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, chilli nachos starter, goat's cheese and ham hock starters
- The Portobello Inn4.72954 mi
steak on hot stone, sunday roast with gravy, burger
- Wealden Hall4.11,1194.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, beer garden, gluten free options
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The VillagerReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3174 | — | £10–20 | sunday roast, cheesy cauliflower, play area and green |
| The Cricketers InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,232 | 2.2 mi | £20–50 | sunday roast, chilli nachos starter, goat's cheese and ham hock starters |
| The Portobello Inn | 4.7295 | 4 mi | — | steak on hot stone, sunday roast with gravy, burger |
| Wealden HallReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,119 | 4.2 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, beer garden, gluten free options |
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