Red Lion at Milstead
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About Red Lion at Milstead
On Rawling St in Sittingbourne, Red Lion at Milstead is a village pub with a large, grassy garden for outside seating. Real ales sit alongside Modern European dishes on a menu of 29 items, including lamb curry, fish pie and cottage pie. A fireplace warms the room, and a Sunday roast is served with a smaller plate option for those who want less. Portions run generous. The wide drinks range covers lager, cider, wine and spirits, with Thatchers among the ciders on offer. Dogs are welcome throughout, with water bowls put out and treats given. Table bookings are accepted, and the pub opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
29 dishes · mains £6–17- Lamb Curry£14.95
- Beef Curry£16.95
- Chicken Curry£16.95
- Fish Pie£15.45
- Cottage Pie£15.45
- Lasagne£15.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, dog friendly, cosy fireplace and pies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, dog friendly, cosy fireplace and pies.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast and the Sunday pies draw repeat visits, with reviewers consistently praising the roast meats and describing portions as generous, plus a smaller plate option for lighter appetites. Close behind, the lamb comes singled out as "very yummy" alongside pie, and the ale and cider selection, including Thatchers, earns regular mention. Several reviewers highlight the dog friendly welcome, with water bowls out and one describing a doggy treat handed over by the bar staff. The garden and the fireplace both come up repeatedly as reasons diners settle in for a while, and the atmosphere is called cosy and welcoming across multiple visits, including a group celebrating a 98th birthday who left well fed. One reviewer notes the service ran slow on a busy day, though the waiting staff were still described as friendly. Multiple diners mention returning many times, and one recalls being fitted in without a booking on a busy Father's Day.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast and the Sunday pies draw repeat visits, with reviewers consistently praising the roast meats and describing portions as generous, plus a smaller plate option for lighter appetites. Close behind, the lamb comes singled out as "very yummy" alongside pie, and the ale and cider selection, including Thatchers, earns regular mention. Several reviewers highlight the dog friendly welcome, with water bowls out and one describing a doggy treat handed over by the bar staff. The garden and the fireplace both come up repeatedly as reasons diners settle in for a while, and the atmosphere is called cosy and welcoming across multiple visits, including a group celebrating a 98th birthday who left well fed. One reviewer notes the service ran slow on a busy day, though the waiting staff were still described as friendly. Multiple diners mention returning many times, and one recalls being fitted in without a booking on a busy Father's Day.
Featured reviews
- Traxi
“We popped in to see what the Red Lion was like as my partners brothers had recommended it. Although we only had drinks on this occasion, the staff were really nice and polite and greeted us like we were regulars! The pub appears quite cosy …”
- Jason Mann fishing
“Got to be one of the best places to eat in Kent Absolutely the best Dog friendly Good bubbly atmosphere bar staff very friendly and helpful Wide range of beers larger and cider Wine and spirits of plenty Clean and tidy Outside seating is perfect for a summer evening We will be back Thank you”
- Jeanne Curtis
“The food was very nicely cooked & presented. The portions were large, but they do a smaller plate option. The service was a bit slow, but it was busy. The waiting staff were very friendly”
- Gary Duffield
“They were really busy because it’s Father’s Day and we didn’t book, luckily we turned up at 12 and they managed to fit us in which was great!! They sold the cider 🍺 I like too thatchers. The lamb and the pie 🥧 we had was very yummy! We will 100% go back!! Also dog 🐶 friendly, there are bowls of water out and the bar maid gave our pups a doggy treat which was very nice thank you!”
- Martin Ashby
“I’ve probably been to The Red Lion in Milstead about ten times now, and every visit has been an absolute pleasure. The food is always delicious, the service warm and attentive, and the pub itself has such a lovely, welcoming feel. It’s set in a beautiful part of the countryside too - perfect for enjoying the garden on a sunny day or settling in by the fire on a cosy winter evening. Great value as well. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone there for consistently making it such an enjoyable experience. It’s a proper gem of a place, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a great atmosphere.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional village inn with a large, grassy garden, serving real ales and Modern European dishes.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Bars near Red Lion at Milstead
- Spyglass & Kettle4.18427.5 mi away£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner
- The Potting Shed4.42,3878 mi away$101ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
erin (waitress), sunday roast, afternoon tea
- The Oak4.59419.3 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion at MilsteadReservations · Good for kids | 4.7359 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, dog friendly, cosy fireplace |
| Spyglass & KettleReservations · Good for kids | 4.1842 | 7.5 mi away | £10–20 | garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner |
| The Potting ShedReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,387 | 8 mi away | $101 | erin (waitress), sunday roast, afternoon tea |
| The OakReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5941 | 9.3 mi away | £10–20 | friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing |
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