Our Country Pub in Kent
Our ethos is to use the most local and seasonal produce to deliver good quality food on the plate. We aim to do exceptional, classic pub food, as well as interesting premium dishes.
Summer Menu
Small Plates
Gordal piquanté olives
(F,N,V)
4
Rosemary & garlic camembert, hot honey, ciabatta toast
(D,G)
18
Grilled Merguez chipolatas, tzatziki
(C,D,E,GM,SY)
5
Crispy pork belly bites, honey & ginger glaze
(G,SY,SS)
11
Charcuterie platter, pickles, house bread, whipped sea salt butter
(D,G,M,S)
18
Furikake spiced chicken wings, maple & soy glaze
(G,SS,SY)
10
Grilled King prawns, fresh lime, garlic & Rosemary butter
(CR,D,G)
14
Smoked mackerel pate, pickled cucumber, toasted ciabatta
(D,F,G,S)
10
Compressed watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, feta cheese, almond pesto
(N,VG)
12
Breaded goats cheese, pickled beetroot, candied walnut, beetroot relish
(D,E,G,N,S)
10
Pork & mustard sausage roll, chef’s piccalilli
(D,E,G,M,S)
8
House bread, whipped butter
(D,G,S,V)
2pp
Add
Sundried tomato hummus
(S,SS,VG)
3
Marinated anchovies
(F,S)
3
Chicken liver parfait
(D,S)
3
Large Plates
Roast loin of Cornish hake, olive tapenade, crushed new poatoes, crisp Parma ham, dill cream
(D,F,S) May contain nuts
26
Crisp cos lettuce Caeser salad, garlic croûtes, bacon, anchovy & fresh Parmesan
(D,E,F,G,S)
With Half Roast Chicken
21
With 5 King prawns
24
Local beer battered fish, chunky chips, garden peas, tartare sauce
(D,E,F,G,M,S)
22
King prawn & mussel linguini, shellfish bisque, fresh chilli & Parmesan
(CR,D,E,F,G,MO)
28
Sweet potato, chickpea & charred pepper jalfrezi, coconut & coriander rice, naan bread
(G,M,VG)
22
Confit leg of Gressingham duck, artichoke, French bean & potato salad, black cherry vinaigrette
(D,M,S)
24
The Grill
225g Dry aged sirloin steak
(D), choice of sauce
25
300g Dry aged rib-eye steak
(D), choice of sauce
32
Steak sauces - Steak sauces - Peppercorn (D,S) Blue Cheese (D) Garlic Butter (D) Red wine jus (S) Chimmi Churri (S) or Café de Paris (D,M,S)
Baby back pork ribs, smoked BBQ glaze
(C,F,G,M,S,SY)
25
8oz steak burger, seeded bun, tomato relish, monterey jack cheese, baby gem, coleslaw & skinny fries
(D,E,G,S
21
Add smoked streaky bacon
£2
Sides
Maple & tarragon roasted carrots
(VG)
5
House coleslaw
(E,M,S,V)
5
Corn ribs, chimmi churri
(D,S)
5
Caeser salad
(E,F,G,M)
5
Cream garlic mushrooms
(D,S)
5
Skinny fries, rosemary & garlic mayo
(E,V)
5
Dessert Menu
Desserts
Coffee crème caramel, pistachio biscotti
(G,N,VG)
10
Strawberry Eton mess, white chocolate crémeux, poached strawberries
(D,E,S,SY)
11
Dark chocolate tart, salted caramel ice cream
(D,E,G,SY,V)
12
Warm peach & almond tart, vanilla ice cream
(D,E,G,N,V)
12
Basque cheesecake, cherry compote
(D,E,G,S)
12
English cheeseboard, millers crackers, fruit, chutney & pickles
(C,D,G,N,M,S)
14
Classic affogato
(D,E) Vegan vanilla ice cream available (VG)
8
Dessert Wines
50ml
Btl
Vistamar Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Liamri, Chile ’20
4
24
Domaine Baumard Coteaux du Layon Carte d’Or
Loire, France ’23
5
30
Fortified Wines
50ml
Btl
Delaforce LBV
Douro, Portugal ’20
5.5
75
Delaforce 10yr Fine Tawny
Duriense, Portugal ’23
7.5
95
Gutierrez Colosia Fino Seco, Sherry
Do Jerez, Spain
7.5
Sunday Menu
Small Plates
Gordal piquanté olives
(F,N,V)
4
Rosemary & garlic camembert, hot honey, ciabatta toast
(D,G)
18
Crispy pork belly bites, honey & ginger glaze
(G,SY,SS)
11
Charcuterie platter, pickles, house bread, whipped sea salt butter
(D,G,M,S)
18
Grilled Merguez chipolatas, tzatziki
(C,D,E,M,SY)
5
Pork & mustard sausage roll, chef’s piccalilli
(D,E,G,M,S)
8
Furikake spiced chicken wings, maple & soy glaze
(G,SS,SY)
10
Grilled King prawns, fresh lime, garlic & Rosemary butter
(CR,D,G)
14
Compressed watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, feta cheese, almond pesto
(N,VG)
12
Smoked mackerel pate, pickled cucumber, toasted ciabatta
(D,F,G,S)
10
Breaded goats cheese, pickled beetroot, candied walnut, beetroot relish
(D,E,G,N,S)
10
House bread, whipped butter
(D,G,S,V)
2pp
Add
Sundried tomato hummus
(S,SSVG)
3
Marinated anchovies
(F)
3
Chicken liver parfait
(D,S)
3
Roasts
Chicken supreme stuffed with Cumberland sausage meat
(D,E,G,S)
24
Slow roasted pork belly, fennel & sea salt crackling
(D,E,G,S)
25
Roast sirloin of dry aged beef
(D,E,G,S)
27
Combination roast, roast sirloin & roast pork
(D,E,G,S)
30
Roast butternut squash, walnut & rosemary crumb, vegetarian gravy
(G,N,S,V,VG)
20
All of the above are served with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese & red wine jus (D,E,G,M)
The Grill
300g Dry aged rib-eye steak
(D), choice of sauce
32
Steak sauces - Peppercorn, Blue Cheese, Garlic Butter, Red Wine Jus, Chimmi Churri or Café de Paris
8oz steak burger, seeded bun, tomato relish, monterey jack cheese, baby gem, coleslaw & skinny fries
(D,E,G,S)
21
Add smoked streaky bacon
£2
Large Plates
King prawn & mussel linguini, shellfish bisque, fresh chilli & Parmesan
(CR,D,E,F,G,MO)
28
Sweet potato, chickpea & charred pepper jalfrezi, coconut & coriander rice, naan bread
(G,M,VG)
22
Local beer battered fish, chunky chips, garden peas, tartare sauce
(D,E,F,G,M,S)
22
Sides
Maple & tarragon roasted carrots
(VG)
5
House coleslaw
(E,M,S,V)
5
Corn ribs, chimmi churri
(D,S)
5
Caeser salad
(E,F,G,M)
5
Cream garlic mushrooms
(D,S)
5
Skinny fries, rosemary & garlic mayo
(E,V)
5
Tiger Tapas
Thursday 9th July -
Join us from 6pm for an evening of bold flavours,
live music from Thomas Abraham (7–9pm),
great company & laid-back vibes at Tiger Tapas.
Tapas
Pa amb tomàquet - toasted bread, garlic, tomatoes & olive oil
(D,G)
2pp
Marinated green olives
(F,N)
4
Fried padron peppers, sea salt
6
Smoked ham hock & Manchego croquettes, smoked paprika mayo
(D,E,G,M,S)
8
Patatas bravas (smoked paprika brava sauce & aioli)
(E,S)
8
Albondigas (beef & pork meatballs in rich tomato sauce)
(D,G,S)
14
Grilled bavette steak, chimmi churri
(D,S)
19
Pan roast tiger prawns & chorizo, parsley, charred lemon
(D,S)
14
Salted cod fritters, lemon aioli
(E,F,G,S)
12
Tortilla espagnole
(D,E)
12
Galician Octopus
(F)
14
Desserts
Churros, dark chocolate sauce
(D,E,G) Five pieces
9
Basque cheesecake, cherry comote
(D,E,G)
10
Golden Year's Menu
Set Lunch Menu
For those aged 65 and over
Monday - Friday, 12pm - 3pm
18 for 2 courses | 20 for 3 courses
Starters
Chef’s soup, house bread & butter
(D,G,V)
Smoked mackerel pâté, pickled cucumber, toasted ciabatta
(D,F,G,S)
Pork & mustard sausage roll, chef’s piccalilli
(D,E,G,M,S)
Mains
Golden Year’s battered fish & chunky chips, garden peas, tartare sauce
(D,E,F)
Minute steak, skinny fries, peppercorn sauce, dressed green salad
(D,M,S)
Sweet potato & chickpea jalfrezi, coconut rice, naan
(G,M,VG)
Desserts
Coffee crème caramel, pistachio biscotti
(G,N,VG)
Warm chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
(D,E,G,SY)
Classic affogato
(D,E)
Christmas Day Menu
£145 Per person
Includes a glass of Champagne or alcohol-free sparkling wine
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A non-refundable 50% deposit (per person) is required at the time of booking along with card details to secure the reservation.
The remaining balance is due by 5pm on Friday 4th December 2026. If this is not received by then, we reserve the right to charge your card for the remaining balance. If we are unsuccessful in charging your card then we reserve the right to make your table available.
We require a pre-order of food for every booking which is also due in on Friday 5th December.
Any amendments to the table must be made by 5pm on Friday 4th December. If your table is to cancel afer 5pm on Friday 4th December, then we reserve the right to charge your card for the full amount or remaining balance per person.
In the event of a no-show then we reserve the right to charge your card for the full amount or remaining balance per person.
Children up to the age of 10 years old will be charged half the cost for a smaller portion.
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to all tables.
Due to the nature of our Christmas Day service, we are unfortunately unable to allow dogs in the pub to dine with you on Christmas Day.
The Christmas day menu may not be used in conjunction of any other offering or voucher.
We apologise for such strict terms & conditions but we must protect our business and staff that give up special days like this.
For The Table
Crab croquettes
(CR,D,E,G)
Spiced lamb chipolata
(G)
Cheese straws
(D,E,G,M,SS)
Starters
Whiskey cured salmon, heritage beetroot, wasabi mayonnaise
(E,F,S)
Breaded Tunworth cheese, port & pear compote, lambs leaf
(D,E,G,M,S,V)
Venison carpaccio, pomegranate, rocket, almond pesto
(D,N)
Porcini mushroom & chestnut bruschetta, Winter truffle cream
(G,N,SY,VG)
Prawn & lobster cocktail, bloody mary rose, granary toast
(CR,D,E,G,M,S)
Chicken liver parfait, clementine purée, honey brioche
(D,E,G,S)
Main Courses
Roast Norfolk turkey breast, hazelnut, orange & sage stuffing, seasonal accompaniments, chef’s gravy, bread sauce
(D,E,G,N,S)
Roast forerib of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus
(D,E,G,S)
Fillet of wild halibut, crisp pomme anna, tenderstem broccoli, cockle butter sauce
(D,E,F,G,S)
Crown Prince pumpkin risotto, toasted pine nuts, Winter truffle, Brighton blue cheese
(D,N,V)
Koji glazed cauliflower, pea velouté, caper popcorn
(G,SY,VG)
Roast rack of lamb, dauphinoise potato, ratatouille, rosemary jus
(D,S)
Desserts
Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy custard
(D,E,G,N,V)
Dark chocolate & raspberry tart, tonka bean chantilly
(D,E,G,SY,V)
Winter berry & apple strudel, vanilla ice cream
(G,VG)
Pistachio & white chocolate choux bun croquante
(D,E,G,SY,V)
Hazelnut tiramisu
(D,E,G,N)
English cheeseboard, millers crackers, pickles, fruit & chutney
(D,G,M,S,V)
Children's Menu
Snacks
Carrot & cucumber sticks, Marie Rose sauce
(E,V)
3
Tomato hummus & corn chips
(SS,VG)
3
Cheesy garlic ciabatta
(D,G)
5
Mains
Tomato spaghetti, grated cheddar cheese & garlic ciabatta
(D,G,V)
7.5
Mini freshly battered fish & chips
(F,G)
7.5
Cheeseburger, fries, house coleslaw
(D,E,G,M)
7.5
Cumberland sausage, mashed potato & gravy
(D,G,S)
7.5
All of the above can be served with a choice of baked beans
garden peas or carrots
Desserts
Chocolate brownie, chocolate ice cream
(D,E,G,SY,V)
5
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
(D,E,V)
5
Apple, gooseberry and elderflower crumble, vanilla custard
(D,E,G,V); Vegan with vegan cream or vegan vanilla ice cream
5
Selection of ice cream, café curl
(D,E,G,V)
3
Wine & Champagne
Apéritifs
Classic Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, Martini Rosso
10
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower St Germain Liquor, Prosecco, Soda, Lemon & Mint
10.5
Le Citron Bloody Mary
Le Citron Grey Goose, Tomato Juice, Tobasco, Worcester Sauce
12
Royal Kir
Crème de Cassis, Simpsons Chalklands Classic Cuvée
12.5
White Wine
175ml
250ml
Carafe
Btl
Vina Arroba, Pardina
Spain
6.5
9
13
25
Babalu Bianco Vino D’Italia, Catarratto
Sicily, Italy
7
9.9
14.2
27.5
Orsino, Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy ’25
7.8
10.7
15.5
29.5
Myth of Motu Nui, Sauvignon Blanc
Aconcagua Valley, Chile ’25
8.8
12.1
17.5
33.5
Mont Rocher, Viognier
Languedoc, France ’25
9.6
13.2
19
37
Reserve Delsol, Picpoul De Pinet
Languedoc, France ’24
9.8
13.5
19.4
37.5
Apple Tree Lane, Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand ’24
10.5
14.5
20.5
39.5
Simpsons Gravel Castle Chardonnay
Canterbury, England ’25
11.7
15.9
22.5
42
Cave De Tuckheim Vielles Vignes, Riesling
Alsace, France ’22
47
Chablis, Tremblay-Marchive
Burgundy, France ’23
15
23
32
62
Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse
Burgundy, France ’23
75
Red Wine
175ml
250ml
Carafe
Btl
La Riada Tempranillo
Campo de Borja, Spain
6.5
9
13
25
Sangiovese IGT Cie Lo e Terra
Puglia, Italy ’25
7.8
10.7
15.5
29.5
The Wrong’un, Shiraz Cabernet
Central Valley, Australia ’24
8.6
11.9
17.1
33
Jean Claude Mas, Syrah (Organic)
Languedoc, France ’24
8.8
12.1
17.5
33.5
Umbrele Pinot Noir
Vilie Timisului, Romania ’22
9
12.4
17.9
34.5
Jean Claude Mas Merlot Classique
Languedoc, France ’23
9.1
12.5
18.1
35
La Bonita Reserva Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina ’25
9.8
13.5
19.4
37.5
Feudo Antico, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Abruzzo, Italy ’23
10.9
15.9
22.5
42
El Meson Reserva Rioja
Rioja, Spain ’21
11.5
17
25
49
Simpsons Rabbit Hole Pinot Noir
Canterbury, England ’24
14
19
29
55
Château Treytins Montagne Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion, France ’19
16
24
33
65
La Colombaia, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Veneto, Italy ’20
75
Rose Wine
175ml
250ml
Carafe
Btl
Claude Val Rosè
Vin de Pays, France ’24
7.8
10.7
15.5
29.5
Gavotte Cotes de Provence Rose
Provence, France ’25
10.5
14.5
20.5
39.5
Simpsons Railway Hill
Canterbury, Kent ’23
12
16.5
24
46
Whispering Angel Rosè
Provence, France ’25
16.5
21
30
57
English Sparkling
By Glass
Btl
Simpsons Chalklands Classic Cuvèe
Canterbury, Kent N.V
11
62
Simpsons Canterbury Rose Sparkling Rosè
Canterbury, Kent ’22
13.7
72
Prosecco & Champagne
By Glass
Btl
Beppe Morchetta Vino Spumante Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
7.3
36.5
Laurent Perrier Brut
Champagne, France
95
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial
Champagne, France NV
90
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé
Champagne, France
125
Alcohol Free Sparkling
By Glass
Btl
Wild Life Botanicals 0.5%
Cornwall, England
7.7
39
Dessert Wines
50ml
Btl
Vistamar Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Liamri, Chile ’24
4
24
Domaine Baumard Coteaux du Layon Carte d’Or
Loire, France ’23
5
39
Fortified Wines
50ml
Btl
Tio Pepe Palomini Fino Sherry
Jerez-Xeres, Spain ’20
5
Delaforce LBV
Douro, Portugal ’20
5.5
75
Delaforce 10yr Fine Tawny
Duriense, Portugal
7.5
95
Gutierrez Colosia Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Montilla-Moriles, Spain ’24
7.5
Some of our dishes contain the following allergens or are suitable for vegetarian/vegan:
(C - CELERY, CR - CRUSTACEAN, D - DAIRY, E - EGGS, F - FISH, G - GLUTEN, M - MUSTARD, MO - MOLLUSCS, N - NUTS, P - PEANUTS, S - SULPHITES, SS - SESAME, SY - SOY, V - VEGETARIAN, VG - VEGAN)
