The Kentish Rifleman

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  Gregory Fenn

  ·1 month ago

  “Love this place so much. Get the ploughmans lunch it made me love it even though as a kid I hated it. Great old wooden pub vibe. Very dog friendly. Good beer. Lovely staff. No criticisms at all except maybe parking is awkard on dirt roads and grass verges.”

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  Jo Meredith

  ·2 months ago

  “Lovely pub, for just a drink too but the food and restaurant/eating options areas are gr8. Dog friendly area. Non smoking area. Conservatory or indoor restaurant. The food was really good. 3 of us ate. Father in law who is coming 92 wanted to re visit again,as had his 21st birthday there. He had the 'Proper Pie', with truffle,which had huge chunks of pork. He gave it a solid 12/10, (as we rate the food on our lunch adventures, He usually gives an 8/10 !!) We also had the chilli beef salad which was really lovely and steak chiabata which was also enjoyed too. Service really good. Food very good plus nice & fresh. Jolly marvellous. Oh & the toilets were fantastic. Really well presented and super clean.”

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  Steve Haylett

  ·2 months ago

  “Words fail me on this one, what an amazing gem of the English countryside quite simply. The food ambience and staff really are second to none. From the moment we entered to when we left. Absolutely just a great experience. Thank you so much to the owners we most definitely will be visiting again soon Tip:- BOOK IT Silly me”

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  Simon Lewis

  ·3 months ago

  “So after rediscovering this pub last month I came back with a group of 5 friends for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed! Fantastic Sunday roasts, lovely atmosphere & super attentive and friendly service. Another 5 impressed and potential regular customers! Hard to fault apart from a bit of difficulty parking due to its popularity but we got there in the end! Will return soon”

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  Richard & Helen

  ·3 months ago

  “Helen and I enjoyed a spontaneous midday lunch at the Kentish Riflemen and wasn’t disappointed. The food was lovely, the service was great, and the views were wonderful. It was a really pleasant experience, and I would definitely return.”

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  Maria Charles

  ·4 months ago

  “Delicious food 😋 fantastic dessert friendly and welcoming staff, in a relaxing environment. Can't wait to try their sunday roast. 😍”

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  Catherine Weston

  ·5 months ago

  “We aren't local and had arranged a meal for 11 including kids and had a dog with us. We had preordered and various dietary requirements were accommodated. Food came promptly and everyone enjoyed raved about their various meals as all were very fresh, tasty and well presented. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good meal in a lovely setting”

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  Tiarna Moore

  ·7 months ago

  “Enjoyed a wonderful lunch in the garden room. Staff were friendly. Food was fresh. The atmosphere was lovely in the garden room - really bright and cosy with a tranquil view. Oh and how can I forget, The cinnamon ice cream is divine!! Will be returning :)”

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  Scott Bevan

  ·7 months ago

  “Highly recommend. A beautiful old pub with modern extension for extra space. The service is fantastic! Very friendly, and super attentive (even on a very busy Mother’s Day everything was calm and under control), and a really lovely atmosphere. Without a doubt the best pub roast I have had!! Book, visit, and you won’t be disappointed.”

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  Jessica

  ·3 years ago

  “This is a classic British pub. It’s authenticity makes for a warm cosy atmosphere. To start we ordered home smoked salmon and prawn cocktails. The salmon was great quality, it was incredibly soft and flavourful however I could not taste any smoke which was a slight disappointment. The bread was also a little stale and had clearly been toasted quite some time before it was served. The prawn cocktail was near perfect with a generous helping of meaty prawns and well-balanced flavours. The bread unfortunately had a slight bitter aftertaste as a result of some burnt areas. I selected the roasted lamb rump for main course. It was cooked to perfection. Beautifully pink and succulent in the middle and accompanied with cabbage. I was pleased the cabbage wasn’t soggy and added a welcome freshness to the dish. The fondant potato cut like butter. It was soft, buttery and nicely seasoned but unfortunately lacked the crispy top which I had hoped for. We also ordered the cheese burger and fries. It was a lovely juicy burger with a good amount of melted cheese and crispy fries. No complaints there at all. We finished the meal with a sticky toffee pudding. I wouldn’t say it was very sticky and they could perhaps have been a little more generous with the sauce however the cake was moist, sweet and moreish. I reckon finished the bowl in under a minute! Overall we enjoyed a lovely pub dinner here and with a few minor tweaks it could certainly get a 5/5 from me. Follow my insta @londons.best.bites for more!”

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