Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

LocAle Pubs

CAMRA’s LocAle initiative promotes pubs stocking locally brewed real ale in order to reduce the number of ‘beer miles’ from brewery to pub cellar in response to growing consumer demand for quality local produce.

About LocAle

About LocAle Launched in 2007 by CAMRA’s Nottingham branch, CAMRA branches around the country now award accreditation to pubs that regularly stock at least one real ale. The pub can then advertise their participation by posting the window sticker in their pubs.
Some of the benefits of stocking locally produced real ale in local pubs include:

  • pubs can attract more visitors through their doors, including tourists seeking out distinctive local products.
  • consumers can enjoy greater beer choice and diversity.
  • brewers are supported with increased sales, creating more local jobs.
  • more money is generated and spent locally, increasing the resilience of the local economy.

We give a guideline definition of ‘local’ as a brewery within a 30 mile radius of the pub, but CAMRA branches can choose what distance they use. After all, local means something very different in central London, than in the Scottish highlands!

If you know of any pubs in our branch area that stock local ales, or if any of the ones listed below no longer stock any on a regular basis, please contact our Pubs Officer

  • Appledore
    • Black Lion 15 The Street Appledore TN26 2BU Telephone(01233) 758350

      The Black Lion a food led pub set in the historic village of Appledore, which can trace its history back to the Viking times when it was a busy port and now a quiet village in the heart of Kent. There is a large patio to the front and the bar is decorated with an interesting collection of pump clips above and around the bar and, also a collection of blow lamps behind the bar. Handy for ramblers on the Saxon Shore Way and the Royal Military Canal.

  • Bethersden
    • George The Street Bethersden TN26 3AG Telephone07354 849122

      Following the pub's closure in 2020, local residents came together to form 'The George Community' with the aim of saving it. After refurbishment, the pub reopened on 26 May initially as a 'wet pub', food is now available. 4 handpumps. Open on Bank holidays. Buses from Ashford and Tenterden stop outside. A proper village pub and CAMRA branch runner up Pub of the Year 2019. Also opens as a Cafe Wednesday to Saturday 10:30 to 16:00

  • Brabourne Lees
    • Blue Anchor Bridge Road Brabourne Lees TN25 6QQ Telephone(01303) 812223

      Originally built in 1780 this small village pub is situated in the centre of the village overloking the village green. Customers can expect a warm welcome in this friendly family owned local pub. There is a choice of two everchanging guest ales, usually one local. Popular with the locals and visitors alike this pub specialised in good ale, good company and French style cooking.

  • Burmarsh
    • Shepherd & Crook Shearway Burmarsh TN29 0JJ Telephone(01303) 872336

      A welcoming family run country free house is a 15th century Grade II listed constructed of the same stone as the nearby Norman church set in the picturesque village of Burmarsh. The food is cooked to order using local produce, where possible including vegetarian and gluten free options are available lunchtime and evenings Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday Lunchtimes. Also, open Bank holiday Mondays, same hours as Sunday. The pub has a dog friendly bar and a separate restaurant, which can also be used for private dining occasions is popular with walkers and is adjacent to the Romney Marsh Cycle Route. The charming village public house hosts friendly locals, a log fire for those colder days and an enticing sun terrace for those occasional sunny day. The Shepherd and Crook is full of antiquities including a blow lamp collection. It also has a traditional ‘ring the bull’ game, which is reputed to be one of the oldest pub games going, so make sure you try when you visit. The interesting adjacent medieval church has a Norman doorway within a 16th century porch and is well worth a visit. The pub holds an open mic evening on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

  • Dymchurch
    • City of London 68-70 High Street Dymchurch TN29 0NL Telephone(01303) 873979

      A 16th century building which was initially built as a coaching inn and renamed the City of London, rumour has it that this was after a ship of the same name was blown over the seawall and collided with the inn in 1775. The pub remains a memorial to those who died and was repaired with the ships timbers.

    • Hidden Treasure 30 High Street Dymchurch TN29 0NU Telephone(01303) 874049

      This is a family run friendly micropub in the heart of Dymchurch close to the historic Martello Tower, which is open to the public by appointment, and the beach.

      Real ales, usually one from a Kentish brewer served through three handpumps with some extra beers occasionally dispensed from the fridge cabinet. Ciders are on gravity dispensed also from the fridge cabinet.

      There are several drinking areas with a corridor connecting them to the bar area.

      Check pub's Facebook page for up to date opening times.

    • Ship Inn 118 High Street Dymchurch TN29 0NS Telephone(01303) 874425

      Opposite the historic church the Ship Hotel is another well-known smugglers inn, something of whose story is revealed in Russell Thorndyke’s books “Doctor Syn” and “Doctor Syn Returns”, for the author lived in Dymchurch for many years steeped himself in local colour and the tales of nightriders. The nearness if the inn to the little prison, meant thrilling adventures helping captured smugglers to escape. Reopened in 2017 the building had been left to deteriorate over the several years by previous tenants .before being purchased by a local entrepreneur and coming a free house The building has now been totally restored to a high standard to provide facilities expected in the 21st century. Unfortunately, the unusual carved and gilded ship on the high seas that ordained the front entrance had been removed during a previous owner and lost. The original accommodation area has been totally refurbished to provide six en-suite rooms and the bar areas rebuilt to offer two main dining areas, one of which can be used for functions, and a bar area where dogs are welcome. A good selection of local cask ales and the food is mainly sourced locally The Ship Inn is low beamed pub with an attractive staircase, open fires and one room in the hotel has an iron ceiling from when the Wealden ironworks that were still working in the eighteenth century.

  • East Brabourne
    • Five Bells Inn The Street East Brabourne TN25 5LP Telephone(01303) 813334

      16th century rural inn has been modernised without loosing any of the architectural features. Locally grown, farmed and prepared food is served lunchtimes and evenings along with Kentish ales and ciders with a Barbeque Friday and Saturday afternoons The inn is popular with walkers, motorists and locals and pub incorporates a shop selling local produce with a large garden is suitable for alfresco dining The pub hosts acoustic evenings on Tuesdays and the Vintage and Racing club meets on the 4th Sunday of the month.

  • Elham
    • Kings Arms The Square Elham CT4 6TJ Telephone(01303) 840242

      After closing on 12 June 2022, the pub re-opened on 8 September 2023. Now run by the Contemporary Pub Group who also run the Marquis Of Granby in Alkham and the Tiger Inn at Stowting.

      This pub overlooking the village square and the fine medieval church is the focal point for social activities across the area and provides a friendly atmosphere for both regulars, visitors and walkers from the Elham Valley alike. Parking is in the square.

      ++++++++++++++++++++++ The King’s Arms in Elham, has been crowned the best pub in Kent in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2024.

      Details available here - https://cenemagazine.co.uk/news/the-kings-arms-on-outskirts-of-canterbury-crowned-best-pub-in-kent ++++++++++++++++++++++

      The following information is taken from the pubs Facebook page on 7 September: -

      The King’s Arms - proper pub dishes with a Contemporary Pubs twist, real ales, craft beer, roaring fires, wonderful wines, colourful cocktails, and service with a smile.

    • Rose & Crown High Street Elham CT4 6TD Telephone(01303) 840890

      A 16th century grade II listedcoaching inn that was used previously as the Circuit Court of Justice up to the 1970's. It has one bar, beamed with old ships timbers, with an open fire. Bar billiards in its current form was first played in the Rose & Crown in 1932. David Gill, a resident of North Elham saw Billard Russe being played in Belgium and persuaded the Jelkes company of Holloway Road in London to make a similar table to his design. The outbuildings behind the inn were once used for brewing ale, and the old well which supplied water for this purpose still remains, where, within living memory, there was a donkey wheel from drawing water.

  • Folkestone
    • Bouverie Tap 45 Bouverie Road West Folkestone CT20 2SZ Telephone(01303) 255977

      This small pub located at the west end of Folkestone includes a basement restaurant and offers three changing local ales, a local cider and locally sourced food. The pub is decorated with interesting old posters and adverts along with an ex WWII war Willys Jeep radiator grill overlooking the bar. The pub also provides a comprehensive selection of rums and gins, including some distilled in Kent, together with wines, sprits and a selection of continental beers. Breakfasts are available on Saturday and Sunday from 9am Traditional roasts are served on Sundays with traditional food on other days. Dogs are welcome and well-behaved children up to 7pm.

    • Chambers Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place Folkestone CT20 2BB Telephone(01303) 223333

      A spacious cellar bar with six handpumps beneath a licensed coffee shop, beers include some from local breweries and at least two real ciders. A beer festival is held over the Easter weekend. Live music from 8pm, usually with free admission. Fully licensed coffee shop ground floor 9-5 Tuesday - Saturday.

    • County Fayre 3 Old High Street Folkestone CT20 1RJ

      A traditional farm shop in the middle of Folkestone that offers jars of Kentish products including a range of bottled conditioned beers

    • East Cliff Tavern 13-15 East Cliff Folkestone CT19 6BU Telephone(01303) 251132

      Since 1862 this traditional back-street two-terrace pub has been its local community hub. Family owned since 1967, Richard took the helm in 2004 earning 17 GBG entries since. Local musicians, the Leaky Bladders play Thursday 7.15 & Sun 4.30. Darts Friday. Needle craft 2nd-4th Wednesday evenings. One pale beer from Kent Brewery is always available. Biddenden or Kingswood cider on gravity behind the bar. Located a short walk from the harbour and just 60m from Tram Road via a pedestrian crossing over the disused railway track.The saloon is unused, so enter directly into the bar. Government surplus bakelite tables suport drinks and a traditional gas fire keeps cold at bay. Opening hours may vary, often stays open after hours, check if making a special visit. NB Cash only.

    • Master Brewer Perries Mead, Broadmead Village Folkestone CT19 5UD Telephone(01303) 250903

      The epitome of a modern pub with a comfortable interior and friendly atmosphere in the centre of the Broadmead estate serving traditional pub food including steak and kidney pudding wholesome sandwiches and baguettes. Roast dinners are available Sunday lunchtimes. A thriving local pub which holds quiz nights on Thursday evenings Opened by the Earl of Radnor who presented a coat of arms shield from the Radnor bridge in Wear Bay Road.

    • Nailbox 74 Coolinge Lane, Shorncliffe Folkestone CT20 3QE Telephone(01303) 253748

      A friendly local community pub built in 1867 as the Shorncliffe Arms, and was renamed the Railway Hotel in 1887. It quickly became the last watering hole for many soldiers billeted in nearby Shorncliffe barracks before they boarded trains for overseas missions. The pub was unofficially known as the Nailbox for many years because of a nearby woodworking shop. Employees there said they were going to ‘fetch something from the nailbox’ - a euphemism for nipping out for pint! The nickname was recognised in 1971 when the pub was renamed. Darts, pool and crib as well as monthly quiz nights are organised for those who like a sporting chance in this friendly local community pub with a tradition of support for various charities.

    • Pullman 7-9 Church Street Folkestone CT20 1SE Telephone(01303) 488966

      A smart and comfortable pub with a secluded patio area ideal for al fresco dining on fine days in a side street of the town shopping area.The pub usually has four draught ales with one from a Kentish brewer. Well worth seeking out to escape from the hustle and bustle of Guildhall and Rendezous Streets for a quiet drink or two!!

  • Great Chart
    • Swan & Dog The Street Great Chart TN23 3AN Telephone(01233) 643222

      Recently re-opened and refurbished by Village Green Restaurants, owners of the Old Mill Kennington and the Chequers on the Green High Halden. Grade II listed the pub provides a relaxed social dining experience with home cooked food sourced locally. The pub was renamed from just the Swan to commemorate the other pub in the village which was previously known as the Black Dog. Village Green Restaurants are now owned by local brewers, Shepherd Neame. Please note that since reopening after the Covid-19 lockdown the beer range will vary from that shown.

  • Hastingleigh
    • Bowl Inn The Street Hastingleigh TN25 5HU Telephone(01233) 750354

      This lovingly restored listed village pub building retains many period features including a snug room and is decorated throughout with vintage advertising material Well behaved children are welcome and the original taproom ‘called the snug room’ has been converted into an area that can be used for meetings. The pub supports local Kentish breweries by offering up to three Local beers and excellent sandwiches and baguettes on Saturdays. The pub will stay open if custom warrants it or you phone ahead. A beer festival is held August bank holiday Monday and was CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year in 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022 and runner up in 2016, 2020 and 2023.

  • Hawkinge
    • White Horse Inn 7 Canterbury Road Hawkinge CT18 7JA Telephone(01303) 892268

      The first mention of an Inn at Uphill (now Hawkinge) on a map dated about 1698 has recently been refurbished by Shepherd Neame. Despite the small frontage, this large village community pub with a pool and supports its own golf team. Beyond the main bar which has exposed brickwork, old wooden beams and an inglenook fireplace is the dining area where wholesome meals are serves lunchtime and evenings with roasts on Sundays. There is a a cosy conservatory and sheltered smoking area at the rear and a patio in the front of the pub to be enjoyed on fine days. The pub is convenient for the nearby Battle of Britain museum. Shepherd Neame Tenants of the Year 2022

  • High Halden
    • Chequers on the Green Ashford Road High Halden TN26 3LP Telephone(01233) 850503

      The pub is known to have been used by smugglers such as the Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and Aldingtion Gangs that were active in the 19th century. The name originates from the fact that the villagers paid their taxes in the pub. Totally refurbished in 2013, the pub has been converted into mainly a restaurant serving good quality food all day, but still has a separate drinking area and patio.

  • Hythe
    • Britannia Inn 26 Horn Street Hythe CT21 5SR Telephone(01303) 238502

      Originally two 18th century cottages before becoming a Westerham Ales ale house in 1853. There have been several other owners prior to Shepherd Neame aquiring the pub and sympathetically refurbishing and extending it, whilst retaining a village drinking atmosphere. A quarter of a mile north is the medieval church of St Martins with Saxon remains is the grave of Samuel Plimsoll.

    • Hope Inn 82 Stade Street Hythe CT21 6DA Telephone(01303) 267370

      Once famously the coaching house where Wellington stabled his horses during the construction of coastal defences built to repel Napoleon and his invading armies. This old pub's history can be traced back over 200 years, the name being linked to General Alexander Hope a local man who had a long and distinguished military career. Now a community pub with a separate noodle bar situated midway between Hythe town centre and the seafront. Reopened in March 2020 after extensive refurbishment. Now includes an open-plan kitchen offering Asian Street Food to eat in or take away.

    • Martello Pub Dymchurch Road Hythe CT21 4NE Telephone(01303) 239466

      The Pub is part of Beach Bank Holiday Park with access from the A259, it has a warm and friendly easy going atmosphere. They offer an extensive choice of food and drinks in a traditional pub atmosphere. The restaurant comfortably seats 24 people, with an outside patio area for additional seating.

      They permanently sell 2 Gadds polly pins, kept in a fridge, so well kept but cold.

    • Potting Shed 160A High Street Hythe CT21 5JR Telephone07780 877226

      A former café that has been converted into a micro-alehouse retaining the original high service counter. At the Folkestone end of Hythe High Street, this alehouse serves an interesting range of ales from around the country. There is usually at least one local Kentish beer available, often from Hop Fuzz. A range of three ciders is also usually available from boxes kept in a fridge. Limited bar snacks are available. Small, convivial and welcoming, where chatter and laughter abound. A good place to enjoy a drink and interesting conversation after visiting the High Street.

    • Three Mariners 37 Windmill Street Hythe CT21 6BH Telephone(01303) 260406

      Hidden away in a side street not far from the Royal Military Canal, this traditional corner pub is well worth visiting and an ideal destination after a trip on the narrow gauge RH&DR. Friendly staff and local customers are always happy to have a chat with you, whilst you enjoy a pint of local or regional beers. With no food available, the pub attracts customers due to the excellent quality and selection of real ales and cider, these can be enjoyed in one of the two bars or the outside area that is partly heated. Unfortunately, due to a few unsupervised children misbehaving in the garden, those under 16 are no longer welcome. Updated opening hours from 31st January 2023 due to current economic climate.

    • White Hart 71 High Street Hythe CT21 5AJ Telephone(01303) 238304

      Reopened in 2010, this historic inn was already well established in 1684 (see map on wall). It provided hospitality for those preparing for both the threatened Napoleonic invasion and the D-Day landings. Notable features include an original fireplace, a restaurant in the back room and the courtyard. Board games are available.

  • Kennington
    • Old Mill Mill Lane Kennington TN25 4DZ Telephone(01233) 661000

      The Old Mill (formerly The Golden Ball) is a Grade II listed building which dates back the early 19th century, re-opened early in 2012 after being substantially refurbished. There are 3 areas on 3 levels with bare brick walls and wooden floorboards. The ceiling in front of the bar is decorated with retro beer mats.

  • Kingsnorth
    • Queens Head Ashford Road Kingsnorth TN23 3ED Telephone(01233) 620769

      TThe Queens Head, a warm and inviting eighteenth-century grade II listed pub in the village of Kingsnorth to the south of Ashford serving great food and a range of quality ales, two of which change at least weekly, wines, spirits, and soft drinks. The pub welcomes families, children, and dogs. This family run community pub runs a range of events including live music, quiz nights, and additional events which are listed on their website and social media. Closed on Mondays during the winter months.

  • Lydd-on-Sea
    • Pilot Inn Battery Road Lydd-on-Sea TN29 9NJ Telephone(01797) 320314

      The Pilot sits within one of the most unique settings in the country, the shingle desert of Dungeness. The sea is a stone’s throw away and views extend to the White Cliffs and France.

      This busy family friendly pub is renowned for its fish and chips but also a wide range of other freshly-cooked dishes. National nature reserve, RSPB bird sanctuary Dungeness nuclear power station are nearby.

      Please note: Due to persistent abuse of our hospitality, the maximum stay in our car park is three hours, unless specifically agreed with The Pilot Management, all offenders will incur a £200 fine. The car park is monitored by 24 hour ANPR CCTV and all number plates are logged with number plate recognition. Parking monitoring and enforcement is managed by ANPR Parking Control.

  • Mersham
    • Farriers Arms The Forstal Mersham TN25 6NU Telephone(01233) 720444

      This 400-year-old Grade II Listed Farriers Arms is a community owned pub that was brought back to life by the villagers in 2009. This beautiful village inn, complete with oak beams and open fireplaces, serves beers from the on-site brewery 5-barrel microbrewery. The Anvil restaurant offers both classic and creative dishes prepared from local produce and specialist function evening dinners, together with a varied wine list In late May, the pub holds an annual beer festival and many other events throughout the year including murder mysteries events. Every third Sunday the pub hosts a classic car rally and in November a fireworks spectacular in the adjacent meadow. Sunday evenings the pub hosts a quiz night

  • Monks Horton
    • Black Horse Fiddling Lane Monks Horton TN25 6AP Telephone(01303) 812182

      Run by an Italian family and located in the picturesque hamlet of Monks Horton, beneath the North Downs. The pub complements its surroundings perfectly, a picture postcard property that is the epitome of what a country pub should be offering Italian style food. The pub is popular with both locals and visitors and you will be assured of a warm welcome and an experience you'll want to repeat. One of the rare locations to find a bar billiards table.

      Monday evenings is pasta nights and discounted lunches on Wednesdays.

      Camper homes can be parked overnight by prior arrangement

  • New Romney
    • Smugglers' Alehouse 10 St Lawrence Court, High Street New Romney TN28 8BU Telephone07919 156336

      Please Note: The Smugglers' Alehouse accepts cash only. This micropub was awarded Branch Pub of the Year runner-up in 2017, it is in a former tattoo shop at the south end of the High Street. The Smugglers’ Alehouse has a mixture of high and low tables, where you can relax or join in with the varied conversations between customers and staff, or simply just sit and people watch. Well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome. In addition to the ever-changing real ales and ciders on offer, there is a selection of wines, spirits and Curious Brew from Chapel Down in Tenterden. Tea and coffee is usually available upon request, various snacks (including pickled eggs) are also usually available. The Smugglers’ is about a 10 minute walk from the main bus stops in Station Road, where you can travel to/from Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Rye, Hastings and beyond, in addition, it is also about 20 minutes’ walk from the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch light railway station.

  • Newenden
    • White Hart Rye Road Newenden TN18 5PN Telephone(01797) 252166

      Situated in the picturesque village of Newenden in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The White Hart free house oozes character and charm and a regular GBG entry serving the local community and surrounding area since the 16th Century. Seasonal and locally sourced ingredients wherever possible are employed in the homemade meals. At the bar you can expect an ever-changing selection of fine cask ales. The en-suite rooms provide the perfect base from which to explore the many tourist attractions in the area. Perhaps a nostalgic steam train journey through beautiful countryside with the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a visit to one of the many National Trust properties on our doorstep or a drive down to the coast Pub quizzes are held on the first Monday of the month, except on bank holidays.

  • Pluckley
    • Dering Arms Station Road Pluckley TN27 0RR Telephone(01233) 840371

      Very close to Pluckley station, Pluckley was the home of Sir Edward Dering, 1st Baronet, MP for Hythe and the Member for Kent in The Long Parliament. The Dering Arms was originally built as a hunting lodge for the family's weekend guests and owned by the estate, built around the time of the coming of the railway line from London to the Kent coast in the 1840s. The inn has a lot of Dutch gables and mullioned, arched and leaded windows, some etched with the Dering family's coat of arms. It has thick stone walls, studded oak doors, stone floors and a blazing log fire in winter. In the 17th century the Cavalier Dering escaped the Roundheads through one of the windows. The Dering estate was sold in 1928 and the guesthouse/hunting lodge became a pub. If you pull back the right-hand hand pump in the left bar, you will see, very faintly, the date of 1931 stamped on the quadrant part of the mechanism. A nice little bit of tying history together. The chef utilises fresh local ingredients and specialises in award-winning seafood but there’s plenty of choice for non-seafood lovers and with enough warning is prepared to shop for the ingredients to create your special meal. During the autumn and winter months there are black-tie gourmet evenings which include a 7-course gourmet meal and a chance to dress up in your best for a delightful and memorable meal.

  • Rolvenden
    • Bull Inn 1 Regent Street Rolvenden TN17 4PB Telephone(01580) 241212

      Located in the heart of the Weald of Kent this 15th century Grade II listed free house pub is tastefully decorated providing a selection of local beers that can be consumed in the good ambiance providing the central bar The cosy restaurant provides traditional pub food which, where practicable, is sourced locally. The bar area can be divided to cater for functions. During Winter months there is a welcoming fire to warm travellers, locals and dog on cold evenings.

    • Star 30 High Street Rolvenden TN17 4LN Telephone(01580) 241369

      Friendly village pub that plays an important part within the local community and always offers Harveys beers. Good pub food is served lunchtimes and evenings, except Sunday evenings, please note that alcoholic drinks are only served from 11:00. There are picturesque views across the field to the mill from the garden. Families with children are welcome. Served by direct buses from Hastings, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells. A 10% discount is offered on cask beers to CAMRA card carrying members.

  • Sandgate
    • Docker Bar 96 Sandgate High Street Sandgate CT20 3BY

      Taproom of the Docker Brewery which opened on Tuesday 18 July 2023. It has taken over the Inn Doors micropub premises which recently closed.

      The Docker Bar has been thoroughly remodelled and there is a line of taps dispensing Docker keg beers and one live beer from Hopfuzz.

  • Shadoxhurst
    • Kings Head Woodchurch Road Shadoxhurst TN26 1LQ Telephone(01233) 732243

      The parish of Shadoxhurst dates back 700 years with a parish church with lancet windows of the 13th century. The many footpaths and woods around the area offer plenty of interesting walks. The building dates back in part to 1580 and retains some fine architectural features, notably the old porch with the family crest of the original owners.

      The Kings Head is a deceptively spacious typical country pub with an olde world charm, which caters for the local community as well as visitors with its comfortable bars and superb restaurant.

      With the assistance of “Pub is the Hub” the outbuildings were converted in 2021 into a farm shop providing local produce and Community Café with a patio area for al fresco drinking.

  • Smeeth
    • Dog House Pub Evegate Business Park, Station Road Smeeth TN25 6SX Telephone07340 985064

      This pub/restaurant with recently extended dining area is on the Evegate Business Park signposted from the A20 and offers an ever-changing selection of Kentish ales, ciders, and spirits. There is a small patio area that provides space for smokers and outdoor covered and heated seating area. The kitchen is open lunchtimes and Thursday to Saturday evenings serving honest, home cooked food, locally sourced wherever possible. The pizzas (available Friday and Saturday evenings only) are prepared in house using flour milled by one of our regulars at the local Willesborough Windmill. Families and dogs are welcome in this old vets’ dogs convalescing barn. There are live musicians to entertain you most weekends, including our ever-popular Sunday afternoons. Most musicians are locally, Kent based, playing a selection of folk, blues, and acoustic music. Every month there are Open Mic Nights (second Thursday), a Charity Quiz Nights in aid of The Bloomers Trust (fourth Thursday) and the Hazzard Classic Car Breakfast Meeting (first Sunday). CAMRA local branch Pub of the Year 2024.

  • Snargate
    • Red Lion Snargate TN29 9UQ Telephone(01797) 344648

      Superb, unspoilt, multi-room 16th century smugglers' pub which has been in the same family for over 100 years and a continuous GBG entry for over 40 years. The pub passed to the next generation in April 2016 but is still universally known as Doris's. Decorated with posters from the 1940s and the Women's Land Army, it has a nationally important historic pub interior. It is on the road which separates Walland Marsh from Romney Marsh between Brenzett and Appledore. Although ancient hand pumps adorn the marble topped bar counter, these are not in use and all ales and cider are served on direct gravity dispense from casks behind the bar. Food is limited to basic bar snacks. A beer festival is held in June over the nearest weekend to the Summer Solstice with a mini festival in October around Halloween. Cash and card payment accepted here.

  • St Michaels
    • Hop House McCanns Brewery Ltd, Haffenden Farm, Bugglesden Road St Michaels TN30 6TG Telephone(01303) 760957

      The McCanns Brewery Tap Room moved its operation from Caple-le-Ferne and is now located at Haffenden Farm, the home of Hukins Hops - https://www.hukins-hops.co.uk. Twenty taps on the back wall and four handpumps on the bar serve a range of McCanns, guest beers and cider. A restaurant is now open and hand stretched sourdough pizzas are available from the outdoor ovens. Brewery tours are available.

  • Tenterden
    • Woolpack Hotel 26 High Street Tenterden TN30 6AP Telephone(01580) 388501

      This early 15th century old coaching inn was originally the mayor's parlour and the magistrates' court met here in this red tiled building. In the meantime smugglers were sitting in the back room for their trading. The pub name refers to the business that brought so much prosperity to this part of Kent. Excellent bar and restaurant food is available from the landlord's local farm, it is a good place to stay for a short break in Tenterden. Quiz evenings alternate Mondays.

  • West Hythe
    • Unit1 Riverside Industrial Estate West Hythe CT21 4NB Telephone(01303) 265000

      Originally the Hop Fuzz brewery tap and located conveniently adjacent to the Royal Military Canal at the base of Lympne Hill.

      The tap wall has an impressive range of local beer. There are usually two live ales from Hop Fuzz beers, another from Romney. Onsite brewery Docker has two craft keg. Kent Cider is served. A keg house ale and a lager are brewed by Hop Fuzz. Konbacher, a German imported lager is slso served.

      In addition to speciality spirits, a limited selection of wines, soft drinks and coffee are available.

      Food is available each day during times shown, on Thursday pizza is available and on Sunday it's brunch with a choice of three dishes.

      An ideal destination for those who walk along the canal footpath or visiting Stutfall Castle, the remains of a Roman fort when West Hythe was a Roman Harbour.

      There is an open patio area which on a fine day is an ideal place to relax before returning home.

  • Wye
    • New Flying Horse Upper Bridge Street Wye TN25 5AN Telephone(01233) 812297

      This sympathetically refurbished 17th century posting house with oak beams and gleaming brasses includes open fires and comfortable furnishings make this a family pub for food and drink. The quiet relaxing garden is based upon Julian Dowle's award-winning 2005 Chelsea Flower Show garden, entitled 'A Soldiers Dream of Blighty' and provides a suitable area for children. The pub serves breakfast from 8 to 10am with main meals and snacks available from noon until 9pm all week and Lunch on Sundays .

    • Tickled Trout Bridge Street Wye TN25 5EB Telephone(01233) 812227

      This listed building dating from about 1650 when it was used as a tannery. Barges on the River Stour transported the cured skins to the ports. It became an inn during Victorian era but closed in the 1970's. Since then the pub has been smartly refurbished and has aquired its name from a tributary trout stream of the River Stour. Substantial garden for outside drinking. Breakfast is served from 9am, but no alcohol served until 11am. The conservatory can be used for meetings, receptions etc.. Curry and quiz nights held on 1st Wednesday of the month and live music played between 5 - 7pm Sunday evenings.