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About Jenny Wren
On Staplehurst Rd, Jenny Wren is a pub with a pizza kitchen alongside a menu that runs to hunters chicken, burgers, and beef pie. Seating is split between a front garden, a patio, and the bar area, and orders are placed at the table through an app. An outdoor play area includes a large wooden train for kids to climb into. Grill nights and pizza nights run alongside the regular menu, and the drinks list covers craft beers and real ales, a range of wines including prosecco and champagne, plus spirits and soft drinks. It is a walk-in pub, no reservations, and stands within walking distance of town while keeping a countryside feel. During busier periods, main courses can take up to an hour to reach the table.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hunters chicken, ordering via app, onion rings and pizzas.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hunters chicken, ordering via app, onion rings and pizzas.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the hunters chicken, praised in both the main and the baguette, with the pizzas named as a favourite close behind. A burger and a Guinness also get a mention. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming staff, a good atmosphere in the front garden, and a quick seating and ordering process through the app. One reviewer who uses a wheelchair says staff were very accommodating, and another says they were offering 40% off mains. The complaints are real and specific. One regular describes a drop in quality, with onion rings that were mostly greasy batter, chicken wings that tasted like sweet chilli sauce with no heat, a skin on the mayonnaise, and dirty glasses left around the bar. Another found the beef pie only warmish and the fish seemingly cooked in old oil. A third waited nearly an hour for mains that arrived cold, and one notes empty plates left on the table for ages. One reviewer says the app cannot remove ingredients for allergies.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the hunters chicken, praised in both the main and the baguette, with the pizzas named as a favourite close behind. A burger and a Guinness also get a mention. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming staff, a good atmosphere in the front garden, and a quick seating and ordering process through the app. One reviewer who uses a wheelchair says staff were very accommodating, and another says they were offering 40% off mains. The complaints are real and specific. One regular describes a drop in quality, with onion rings that were mostly greasy batter, chicken wings that tasted like sweet chilli sauce with no heat, a skin on the mayonnaise, and dirty glasses left around the bar. Another found the beef pie only warmish and the fish seemingly cooked in old oil. A third waited nearly an hour for mains that arrived cold, and one notes empty plates left on the table for ages. One reviewer says the app cannot remove ingredients for allergies.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Really disappointing experience at Jenny Wren Pub. The food was poor quality and seriously overpriced. The beef pie was only warmish, with barely warm gravy and not even a small salad on the side. The kebab was basically two pieces of meat with naan bread, which was shocking for the price. The fish was just plain white fish for £15 and seemed to have been cooked in old oil, leaving a very heavy feeling afterwards. Overall, very poor food and definitely not worth the money. Never again.”
- Google user
“Myself, my partner and our 6 year old went to the Jenny Wren as a last minute decision to have dinner. We had never been before, but it hugely exceeded our expectations! The staff were very kind and helpful, the food was very good and they were offering 40% off mains!”
- Google user
“Atmosphere in the pub garden out the front was good. The barmaid i spoke to seemed friendly. My food order did seem to take a bit longer than expected, but i do appreciate it was busy. The hunters chicken bagette was delicious! I'll be back to try other items on the menu soon!”
- Google user
“Really enjoyed our visit to The Jenny Wren. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was lovely, and the service was great. Nice atmosphere and good value for money. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back again”
- Google user
“The Jenny wren has a great atmosphere it’s perfect to go to with friends and family for any occasion! The food is amazing I recommend the hunters chicken and the pizzas they’re my favourite. The service at the Jenny wren is brilliant everyones so kind and the drinks and food are prepared quickly I 100% recommend the Jenny wren and will definitely be going back there soon!”
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Good to know
“What makes The Jenny Wren a great place to eat out in Kent? Well, there’s our pizza kitchen for starters. Then there’s the patio, perfect for alfresco eating and drinking on fine days. Let’s not forget the outdoor play area. You can do swings and slides at the park anytime. They’re nowhere near as exciting as a big wooden train the kids can climb into! That’s just the beginning. Craft beers and real ales are our speciality. More of a wine drinker? We’ve got red, wine, rose, prosecco, and champagne. Take your pick. A wide range of spirits, juices, soft drinks, and hot drinks are also available. Pop over to the Jenny Wren for our Grill nights and Pizza nights. They're our speciality! Or, if you're after something more comforting, bring the...”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Jenny Wren
- The Billet4.27040.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
turkey roast dinner, build your own burger, fish and chips
- Tudor Rose4.51,1371.1 mi
sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, apple crumble
- Red Lion at Milstead4.73593.3 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
sunday roast, dog friendly, cosy fireplace
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny WrenWheelchair accessible | 4.22,328 | — | — | hunters chicken, ordering via app, onion rings |
| The BilletReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2704 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | turkey roast dinner, build your own burger, fish and chips |
| Tudor Rose | 4.51,137 | 1.1 mi | — | sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, apple crumble |
| Red Lion at MilsteadReservations · Good for kids | 4.7359 | 3.3 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, dog friendly, cosy fireplace |
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