Our Country Restaurant with Rooms 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.
Spring Menu
Snacks & Sharers
Gordal piquanté olives
(F,N,V)
3.5
Ham & cheese croquettes
(D,E,G,M)
5
Rosemary & garlic camembert, house bread, hot honey
(G,S,SS,VG)
16
House bread, whipped butter
(D,G,S,V)
1.5pp
Add
Scallop taramasalata
(D,G,MO,S)
3
Chicken liver parfait
(D,S)
3
Small Plates
Lamb tikka scotch egg, cucumber & mint yoghurt, mango chutney
(D,E,G,M,S)
12
Salt pepper squid, fennel slaw, chipotle mayonnaise
(E,F,G,SS)
14
Salmon gravlax, lemon & dill crème fraîche, cucumber
(D,F,M,S)
12
Korean fried cauliflower bites, gochujang, toasted sesame seeds
(G,S,SS,VG)
9
Buffalo burrata tzatziki, confit cherry tomato, basil
(D)
12
Crispy pork belly bites, sweet chilli sauce
(F,G,S)
10
Large Plates
Chicken, mushroom & bacon pie, garlic & thyme mash, peas & gravy
((C,D,G,M)
23
Crab macaroni, brioche & gruyere crumb, baby gem Caesar
(CR,D,E,F,G,MO)
26
Pork schnitzel, romesco sauce, spinach & Parmesan
(D,E,G,N)
21
Potato, leek & cheddar gratin, grilled asparagus, fried duck egg
(D,E,G,N,V)
20
Local beer battered fish, chunky chips, garden peas, tartare sauce, burnt lemon
(D,E,F,G,M,S)
21
Harrisa spiced Spring cabbage, roasted chickpea, cauliflower & saffron purée, dried apricot
(VG)
19
The Grill
225g Dry aged sirloin steak, choice of sauce
(D)
24
225g Dry aged fillet steak, choice of sauce
(D)
32
Steak sauces - Peppercorn, Blue Cheese, Garlic Butter, Chimmi Churri or Café De Paris Butter
Chateaubriand to share, with two sides of your choice, choice of sauce
(D)
70
8oz steak burger, brioche bun, monterey jack cheese with house slaw & skin on fries
(D,E,G)
21
Add Bacon
£2
Sides
Skin on fries
(V)
5
Creamed garlic mushrooms
(D,V)
5
House salad
(V)
5
Honey roast carrots
(D,V)
5
French peas
(D,N)
5
Minted new potatoes
(D)
5
Buttered mash
(D,V)
5
Mac ‘n’ cheese
(D,E,G)
5
Dessert Menu
Desserts
Bramley apple pie, salt caramel ice cream
(D,E,G)
10
Lemon & lime cheesecake, raspberry sorbet
(D,G,S)
10
Rhubarb & vanilla crumble, vanilla ice cream
(G,SY,VG)
10
Baileys tiramisu
(D,E,G,N,S,V)
12
Dark chocolate Marquis, honeycomb, orange sorbet
(D,E,G,V)
12
Selection of 3 cheeses, miller crackers, chutney, pickles & fruit
(C,D,G,N,M)
12
Biscoff Affogato, caramel sauce, café curl
(D,E,G,V) Vegan vanilla ice cream available
14
Dessert Wines
50ml
Btl
Vistamar Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Liamri, Chile ‘20
4
24
Domaine Baumard Coteaux du Layon Carte d’Or
Loire, France ‘21
5
30
MAD Late Harvest Furmint
Tokaji, Hungary ‘17
32
Fortified Wines
50ml
Btl
Delaforce LBV
Douro, Portugal ‘18
5.5
75
Delaforce 10yr Fine Tawny
Duriense, Portugal ‘23
7.5
95
Harveys Bristol cream
Jerez, Spain
3.3
Gutierrez Colosia Fino Seco, Sherry
Do Jerez, Spain
7.5
Sunday Menu
Snacks
Gordal piquanté olives
(F,N,V)
3.5
Ham & cheese croquettes
(D,E,G,M)
5
Rosemary & garlic camembert, house bread, hot honey
(G,S,SS,VG)
16
House bread, whipped butter
(D,G,S,V)
1.5pp
Add
Scallop taramasalata
(D,G,MO,S)
3
Chicken liver parfait
(D,S)
3
Small Plates
Lamb tikka scotch egg, cucumber & mint yoghurt, mango chutney
(D,E,G,M,S)
12
Classic prawn cocktail, Marie Rose sauce, crisp baby gem, house bread & butter
(CR,D,E,G,M)
13
Salmon gravlax, lemon & dill crème fraîche, cucumber
(D,F,M,S)
12
Korean fried cauliflower bites, gochujang, toasted sesame seeds
(G,S,SS,VG)
10
Breaded Sussex brie, Cumberland sauce
(D,E,G,S,V)
10
Crispy pork belly bites, sweet chilli sauce
(F,G,S)
12
Roasts
Chicken supreme stuffed with Cumberland sausage meat stuffing
(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 served with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese & red wine jus (D,E,G,M)
The Grill
225g Dry aged fillet steak, choice of sauce
(D)
32
Steak sauces - Peppercorn, Blue Cheese, Garlic Butter, Chimmi Churri or Café De Paris Butter
8oz steak burger, brioche bun, monterey jack cheese with house slaw and skin on fries
(D,E,G)
21
Add bacon
£2
Large Plates
Potato, leek & cheddar gratin, grilled asparagus, fried duck egg
(D,E,G,N,V)
20
Local beer battered fish, chunky chips, garden peas, tartare sauce, burnt lemon
(D,E,F,G,M,S)
21
Crab macaroni, brioche & gruyere crumb, baby gem Caesar
(CR,D,E,F,G,MO)
26
Sides
Skin on fries
(V)
5
Creamed garlic mushrooms
(D,V)
5
House salad
(V)
5
Honey roast carrots
(D,V)
5
French peas
(D,N)
5
Minted new potatoes
(D)
5
Buttered mash
(D,V)
5
Mac ‘n’ cheese
(D,E,G) All 5
5
Pigs in blankets
(D,F,G,S)
6
Bar Menu
MONDAY - SATURDAY
12pm - 5pm
Small Bites
Spiced pickled egg, sea salt crisps, cider vinegar
(E,S)
3
Gordal piquanté olives
(F,N,V)
3.5
Puffed pork, roasted apple & mustard seed chutney
(M)
4
Battered Cumberland sausage, curry sauce
(G,M)
7
Cod goujons, chilli jam aioli
(D,E,F,G)
7
Chef’s soup, house bread & butter
(D,G,V)
8
Chicken liver parfait, house toast
(D,E,G,S)
8
Large Bites
Cheesy chunky chips, sweet chilli sauce
(D,E,G,N)
8
Ham & cheese toastie, fried egg, crispy onions, Dijon mustard mayonnaise
(D,E,G,M)
12
Sausage & onion toasted sandwich, bacon jam, walnut ketchup
(D,E,G,N)
12
Whole baked Camembert, house bread, hot honey
(D,G)
16
Golden Year’s Menu
18 for 2 courses | 20 for 3 courses
Starters
Chef’s homemade soup, bread & butter
(G,V,VG)
Chicken liver parfait, toast, onion, marmalade
(D,G,S)
Scallop taramasalata, house bread
(D,G,MO,S)
Mains
Pan fried lambs liver & bacon, mash potato, onion gravy
(D,G,S)
Battered fish, chunky chips, peas & tartare sauce
(D,E,F,G)
Bubble & squeak, fried egg, cheese sauce
(D,E,G,V)
Sides - Skin on fries (V) - Creamed garlic mushrooms (D,V) - House salad (V) - Honey roast carrots (D,V) - French peas (D,N) - Minted new potatoes (D) - Buttered mash (D,V) - Mac ‘n’ cheese (D,E,G) | All £5
Desserts
Treacle tart, vanilla ice cream
(D,E,G,V)
Lemon and lime cheesecake
(D,G,S)
Cheddar, biscuits & chutney
(D,G,M,S,V)
Children’s Menu
Under the age of 12 years old
Starters
Carrot & cucumber sticks, Marie rose sauce
(E,V)
5
Pigs in blankets with BBQ sauce
(G)
5
Cheesy garlic bread
(D,G)
5
Mains
Pasta bolognese
(D,E,G)
7.5
Tomato & cheese pasta
(D,E,G,S,V)
7.5
4oz Cheeseburger, French fries, chef’s coleslaw
(D,E,G)
7.5
Fish goujons, fries, fresh peas & carrots
(D,E,F,G)
7.5
Grilled sausage, mash potato, peas & gravy
(D,G)
7.5
Add baked beans, peas or carrots to any dish
Gluten free pasta, available on request
Desserts
Chocolate brownie, chocolate ice cream
(D,E,G)
5
Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream
(D,E,V)
5
Fresh fruit salad & sorbet
(V)
5
Selection of ice cream, pompadour wafer
(D,E,G,V)
5
Breakfast Menu
07:30 - 10:00 | Mon - Fri
08:00 - 10:00 | Sat - Sun
Breakfast
Hazelnut & raspberry granola
(D,G,N,V)
6
Sourdough toast & preserves
Strawberry, marmalade, raspberry or honey (D,G,V)
6
Fresh fruit salad, whipped greek yoghurt
(D,V)
6.5
Marquis Full English, Smoked bacon, Cumberland sausage, field mushroom, tomato, beans, black pudding, choice of egg, white or granary toast
(D,E,G)
18
Crushed avocado on toasted sourdough, two poached eggs, fresh chilli
(G,SY,V) Add Salmon | 2 supplement
16
Eggs benedict, choose from baked ham, Salmon or baby spinach
(D,G,E,S)
15
Chef’s omelette cooked with your choice of two fillings
(D,G,S,V) Cheese, ham, tomato, spinach or mushroom
13
Rye Bay Coffee
Single espresso
3
Macchiato
3.5
Double espresso
3.75
Americano
3.75
Cappuccino
4
Latte
4
Flat white
4
Mocha
4
Birchalls Tea
English breakfast
3.75
Earl grey
3.75
Decaffeinated
3.75
Peppermint
3.75
Lemongrass & ginger
3.75
Camomile
3.75
Green tea & peach
3.75
Green tea
3.75
Red berry & flower
3.75
Soft Drinks
Orange
Frobishers juices
4.3
Cloudy apple
Frobishers juices
4.3
Mango
Frobishers juices
4.3
Cranberry
Frobishers juices
4.3
Tomato
Frobishers juices
4.3
Pineapple
Frobishers juices
4.3
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
Campo de Borja, Spain ‘25
6.5
9
13
25
Il Meridione Catarratto
Sicily, Italy ‘24
7
9.9
14.2
27.5
Orsino, Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy ‘24
7.8
10.7
15.5
29.5
Myth of Motu Nui, Sauvignon Blanc
Aconcagua Valley, Chile ‘24
8.8
12.1
17.5
33.5
Mont Rocher, Viognier
Languedoc, France ‘24
9.6
13.2
19
37
Reserve Delsol, Picpoul De Pinet
Languedoc, France ‘23
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 ‘24
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 ‘25
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 ‘23
8.8
12.1
17.5
33.5
Vignerons Ardechois Gamay
Rhone, France ‘22
34
Umbre Pinot Noir
Vinie 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 ‘23
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-Emilion, France ‘16
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 ‘25
7.8
10.7
15.5
29.5
Gavotte Cotes de Provence Rose
Provence, France ‘24
10.5
14.5
20.5
39.5
Simpsons Railway Hill
Canterbury, Kent ‘23
12
16.5
24
46
Whispering Angel Rosè
Provence, France ‘24
16.5
21
30
57
English Sparkling
By Glass
Btl
Simpsons Chalklands Classic Cuvée
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
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial
Champagne, France N.V
90
Frerejean Frères Grande Reserve Brut
Champagne, France N.V
90
Frerejean Frères Cuvee Rose Premier Cru
Champagne, France N.V
135
Alcohol-Free Sparkling
By Glass
Btl
Wild Life Botanicals 0.5%
Cornwall, England
7.7
39
Dessert Wine
50ml
Btl
Vistamar Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Liamri, Chile ‘24
4
24
Domaine Baumard Coteaux du Layon Carte d’Or
Loire, France ‘23
5.5
39
Fortified Wines
50ml
Btl
Tio Pepe Palomini Fino Sherry
Jerez-Xeres, Spain ‘20
5
Delaforce LBV
Douro, Portugal ‘18
5.5
75
Delaforce 10yr Fine Tawny
Duriense, Portugal
7.5
95
Gutierrez Colosia Fino Seco, Sherry
Do Jerez, Spain
7.5
Drinks Menu
Spritzers
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower St Germain Liquor, Prosecco, Soda, Lemon & Mint
10
Chambord Spritz
Chambord, Prosecco, Soda, Raspberries
10
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange & Mint
10
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, Prosecco, Soda, Lemon & Mint
10
Passionfruit Spritz
Passoa, Prosecco, Soda & Mint
10
Cocktails
Bucks Fizz
Prosecco, Orange Juice
8
Pimms & Lemonade
Pimms, Lemonade, Seasonal Fruit
8
Johnnie Ginger
Johnnie Walker Black Label, Ginger Ale, Lime
10
Cuban
Captain Morgans Spiced, Lime Juice, Coca Cola
11
Tequila Sunrise
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
12
Bloody Mary
Grey Goose Citron, Tomato Juice, seasoning
12
Espresso Martini
Espresso, Tia Maria, Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, coffee beans
12.5
Mojito
Bacardi Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, Soda, Sugar
12
Margarita
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Lime, Grapefruit & Orange Juice, Salt, Sugar
13
Passionfruit Martini
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Passionfruit Juice, Mango Juice, Passionfruit
12.5
Mocktails
Virgin Bucks Fizz
AF Sparkling Wine, Soda, Orange Juice
8
Virgin Mary
Gordon’s 0.0, Tomato Juice, Seasoning
11
Seedlip Garden 108 Spritz
Seedlip Garden 108 Gin, Thomson & Scott AF Sparkling Wine, Soda
11
Gin
25ml
Bombay Sapphire
England
3.75
Tanqueray
London, England
4.2
Gordon’s Pink Gin
England
4.3
Tanqueray Flor De Sevilla
Italy
4.5
Hendricks
Scotland
4.9
Malfy Pink Grapefruit
Italy
5.1
Dockyard Oak Aged Strawberry Gin
Chatham, Kent
5.1
Slingsby Rhubarb
Harrogate, England
5.6
George Bishop London Dry
Maidstone, Kent
6.1
Monkey 47
Germany
7.2
Non Alcoholic Spirits
25ml
Gordon’s (0%)
England
3.5
Seedlip Garden 108 (0%)
England
4.6
Mother Root Ginger (0.0%)
London, England
5.9
Vodka & Tequila
25ml
Smirnoff
Moscow, Russia
3.9
Smirnoff Vanilla
Moscow, Russia
4.2
Grey Goose
Picardy, France
5.7
Grey Goose Le Citron
Picardy, France
5.8
Casamigos Blanco Tequila
Jalisco, Mexico
6.5
Patrón Añejo Tequila
Mexico
7
Whiskey
25ml
Famous Grouse
Glasgow, Scotland
3.5
Southern Comfort
New Orleans, USA
3.8
Jameson
County Cork, Ireland
3.9
Jack Daniel’s
Tennessee, USA
4.1
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Kilmarnrock, Scotland
5.5
Glenfiddich 12yr
Dufftown, Scotland
6.2
Monkey Shoulder
Dufftown, Scotland
6.2
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Kentucky, USA
6.8
Dalwhinnie 15yr Single Malt
Dalwhinnie, Scotland
7.2
The Yamazaki Reserve
Japan
11.5
Rum
25ml
Bacardi
Cuba
3.3
Captain Morgans Spiced
Jamaica
4
Havana Club 3yr
Puerto Rico
4.1
Havana Club 7yr Dark Rum
Puerto Rico
4.4
Koko Kanu
Jamaica
4.5
Kraken Black Spiced
Jamaica
4.6
Bumbu Banana Rum
Barbados
5.5
Brandy
25ml
Martell VS
Cognac, France
4.1
Château du Breuil Fine Calvados
Normandy, France
5.5
Baron Sigognac VSOP
Armagnac, France
7
Remy Martin XO
Cognac, France
19
Liqueurs
25ml
50ml
Isolabella Limoncello
Italy
4.7
Tia Maria
Jamaica
5.7
Disaranno
Sarrano, Italy
6.7
Baileys
Ireland
6.7
Chambord
Loire Valley, France
7.7
Cointreau
Barthélemy-d’Anjou, France
8.7
Draft Ale
Pint
Harveys Sussex Best (4%)
Lewes, Sussex
5.7
Timothy Taylors Landlord (4.3%)
Keighley, Yorkshire
6
Draft Beers
Pint
Cruzcampo (4.4%)
Sevilla, Spain
6.5
Birra Moretti (4.7%)
Udine, Italy
6.8
Hawkstone Session Lager (4%)
Cotswolds
6.3
Beavertown Neck Oil IPA (4.3%)
East London
6.9
Guinness (4.2%)
Dublin, Ireland
6.9
Lucky Saint (0.5%)
Bavaria Germany
6.7
Draft Cider
Pint
Inch’s Medium Apple Cider (4.5%)
Herefordshire
6.3
Kicking Goat Medium Dry (4.4%)
Chelwood, Somerset
6.6
Bottled Beer/Cider
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 330ml (5.1%)
4.9
Maverick Pilsner Larger Gluten Free 330ml (5%)
5.7
Old Mout Mango & Passionfruit Cider 500ml (4%)
6.8
Old Mout Kiwi & Lime 500ml (4%)
6.8
Old Mout Cherries & Berries Cider 500ml (4%)
6.8
Kicking Goat Berry Cider (3.4%)
6.9
Bottled Alc Free
Heineken 0.0 330ml (0.0%)
4.5
Brewdog Punk AF IPA 330ml (0.5%)
5.7
Guinness 0.0 538ml (0.0%)
6.2
Old Mout Cherries & Berries Cider (0.0%)
6.8
Tonic/Soda
Fever-Tree Indian Tonic
3.2
Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic
3.2
Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
3.2
Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
3.2
Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic
3.2
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
3.2
Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
3.2
Soft Drinks
Diet Coke 330ml
3.5
Coca Cola 330ml
3.7
Appletiser 275ml
3.9
Elderflower pressé
4.3
Red Bull
4.2
Apple juice
Frobisher Juices
4.3
Orange juice
Frobisher Juices
4.3
Mango juice
Frobisher Juices
4.3
Cranberry juice
Frobisher Juices
4.3
Tomato juice
Frobisher Juices
4.3
Pineapple juice
Frobisher Juices
4.3
Orange & Passionfruit Fusion
4.5
Apple & Mango Fusion
4.5
Apple & Raspberry Fusion
4.5
Kingsdown Still Water 750ml
5.1
Kingsdown Sparkling Water 750ml
5.1
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)
