The White Hart - Ashford

I initially stayed at this restaurant while working in the area, and the staff were very welcoming and got to know me during my stay. Since then, I have returned multiple times for short stays and dinners. Newenden is just under an hour's drive from our home in London, so we often visit on weekends. I recently tried the ribeye steak from their new aging fridge and it was perfectly cooked with all the traditional sides. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area or looking to escape the city for a weekend.

Urgh this pub has so gone down hill. Implemented parking fines for the smallest car park. Signs up everywhere youd this it was a military base. £4 for a diet coke. £22 for a salad that was literally leaves and one measly slice of undercooked beef. No tomatoes, cumber nothing. Had to send 2 meals back because they were inedible. And they add a service charge and don't say. After ordering drinks and food for everyone they added over £15 worth of service charge and I was carrying my drinks out to the garden. I asked them to take if off which they made a fuss about. Honestly avoid. Best of taking your own snacks of you've been paddleboarding nearby or head to Tenterden only 15 mins drive away much nicer. I avoid this place like the plague.

The restaurant has a beautiful setting, with a charming pub, garden, and play area. However, the staff were unwelcoming and the food was average and expensive. They automatically add a 10% tip to the bill, even though customers have to order at the bar and get their own utensils and condiments. The restaurant seems to be unsure of its identity, with a family-friendly playground and menu but a local-pub atmosphere that may not be welcoming to outsiders.

One of the few country pubs left in Kent. We stopped here a couple of weeks ago and the pub was as nice inside as it is from out. The bar had a good selection of beers and we were lucky enough to sit out in the garden to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Afterwards we were able to walk the dog along the footpath by the river which is a pleasant route, there looks to be a footpath down the side of the pub so we will try that next time. We’ll be back in a few weeks for the live music evening.

Had a beautiful meal this evening. I had the chicken bacon salad. It was fabulous. My partner had the posh hot dog... he liked it. My son had the prawns. A hit from all of us. It's a locals pub but we felt welcomed and the staff were lovely. I recommend.