I'm confused with this dress code of no men can wear a vest top , even in the garden , and with the heat we have had to , but it's ok for women isn't that a bit sexist please can you explain the reason behind this very strange dress code as I've never ever been in a pub in my life that has this code thanks
The worst meal I have every had eat my starter put my knife and fork down and my main was put in front of me plate was swimming in blood won’t be going again
Came here this evening 1/11/2017 for an evening meal with my boyfriend and his brother.
Superb setting for an evening meal - lovely service - Sophie was very attentive and polite �
Meals were amazing - a lot of food on the plate, you definitely get what you pay for here!!!
Hope to come back again one day - visiting from Somerset.
Had an Evening meal there . Service first class , anything extra we asked for we got . Nothing was too much trouble . The meal was very good and priced reasonably. Will be going again .
Beautiful old pub and gardens backing on to
The river. Fantastic meal had Mrs Mannings pie
best pie I've ever tasted, with local fresh veggies.
Will definitely return.
I booked a last minute table for my husbands birthday after our plans changed. The staff were great and managed to surprise him with a candle and a song! The food was delicious and the kids menu was lovely too. The surroundings are lovely and the kids enjoyed the play area. We have been to the fighting cocks numerous times and have never been disappointed. Thanks
Just got in from an excellent sunday dinner at the pub have booked again great place and food
Lovely, lovely place. Good old fashioned pub at the front then opens to a beautiful conservatory overlooking lovely gardens. The food was a wonderful surprise - high end quality but not high end prices. I have never seen Yorkshire puddings in my life like that! Staff were warm and friendly and efficient - not something you always get nowadays! Am booking my return trip very soon.
Brilliant Riverside pub!
Large beer garden with plenty of space.
Fantastic menu with a wide range of dishes.
Even without a reservation food was brought out well before the 45 minutes I was advised.
Cannot fault the service. Dog friendly, children friendly.
They also have access to the river Darent for kids and dogs to play in.
Lovely atmosphere with separate restaurant , open garden to eat and drink. Child friendly as there is a play area and chickens on site.
Friendly service and the food was filling and delicious.
Nice food, with massive portions of Sunday roast, at reasonable prices. Parking was a little tight at the front, there were a few easily accessed spaces in the additonal parking area. There is a large children's play area, which kept the kids happy whilst waiting for their meal.
Service was also good. My only negative comment is that the venue itself feels a little tired and run down, especially the bar area.
Went there on my birthday with my family. Absolutely a lovely couple of hours. Staff are polite and attentive but not overwhelming.I love the parsnips but a bit disappointed you had to pay extra as a side dish, the food was excellent though
Nice looking pub. Tho a little bland looking inside the garden is lovely with lots of seating and kids play area. There is also lots of parking spaces too. The staff are really friendly. We was going to eat but there was a long wait so decided against it.
Wonderful food and staff!
Best pie I've had in nearly 40 years and the apple & pear crumble was divine.
Onion rings are heavenly too!
Our waitress Melissa was lovely, as were the rest of the staff.
Will be back soon
Despite being totally packed out and late in the afternoon they still managed to serve beautiful roast dinners with 6 different freshly cooked vegetables. Beer was good too !
Book if you want a seat to eat I think the secrets out about how good this place is !!!
This place was always very good for a Sunday roast and this did not disappoint at not being able to get there due to covid19 however the normal excellent service wasn't there, don't know if it was the kitchen couldn't cope of they were just understaffed. However I'm sure the management will pull it all back together.
The roast dinner is the best around in my opinion. 👍.
We've been twice in the last few months, for Sunday roasts. Excellent food, good beer, really nice location and atmosphere, friendly staff. Can't fault it.
Went here today with my family and two dogs. One of my dogs has a little sign on his lead asking for space. The staff here could not have been kinder and more helpful. Straight away I was asked if I wanted to move our table to a quieter spot for him. I personally think this is going above and beyond, and was a really kind gesture.
Our meal was delicious with lovely big portion sizes. The atmosphere was lovely and relaxed and all members of staff were friendly and helpful.
Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
Great place if you have a young family. Good service and plenty of parking. Good playground for the kiddies.
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