The Dering Arms, Pluckley - pub details
Address: Station Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0RR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 22426) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Pluckley (0.1 miles), Charing (4.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Accommodation available
Pub suggested by Ian Lewis on 12 May 2005
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> Current user rating: 6.5/10 (rated by 16 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Black Horse, Pluckley (1.3 miles), Mundy Bois, Pluckley (1.4 miles), George, Bethersden (2.0 miles)
user reviews of the Dering Arms, Pluckley
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| ate here tonight, very much enjoyed ourselves in a marvellous 'old world' setting with hunting paraphernalia. Christian, the barman and waiter was knowledgable friendly & entertaining. The food was very tasty, the presentation agreeable, yes there is room for improvement if your super critical (which we try not to be) but there are definitely great flavours here, served in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed a pint of house Goachers at a perfect temperature and creamy consistency whilst my friends enjoyed a delightful bottle of reasonable vintage french red. For the quality and setting, we didn't flinch at the bill as it certainly wasn't unreasonable. raleighboy - 4 Jan 2011 03:19 |
| Please don't be put off by the food prices. The restaurant has a very good fish menu which is excellent, original and well presented. Find another local if all you want is cheap pub grub!! We have eaten there many times and never been disappointed. The comments about it being cliquey have some merit especially when it's quiet and you may find yourself amongst a small group of regulars but I'm not sure what the landlord can do about this. But don't be too put off - it's not the Slaughtered Lamb!! Overall this is a quiet village pub selling good beer, good wine and good food. It's a classic old -fashioned pub which is fast disappearing in this land of ours so I ask you to give it a try. privateersman - 23 Nov 2010 22:26 |
| I'm afraid I have to agree with the other reviewers who found this pub cliquey and unwelcoming. It's a shame as it's a real character pub, located next to a station and in lovely countryside. The last time I came here, the landlord snapped at me to 'either come in or go away' because I was waiting by the door while my friends scraped the mud off their boots (I was in shoes and socks myself). Yesterday the same man laughed at my friend and me when we expressed disappointment that we would be waiting on the train platform for 50 minutes as they were closed 'until Tuesday' (it was Sunday). And yes, he and the other staff were all sitting outside enjoying drinks and the evening sunshine. A small amount of apology would have gone a long way in not making us feel like terrible people for wanting to buy some beer off them. KathS - 13 Sep 2010 15:31 |
| Stopped by for a quick pint midst a country walk. Beautiful historical hunting lodge. Tables outside to enjoy the weather. Friendly staff & clientele & does a decent pint of ale. Hot spot for classic car watching. gooey - 18 Apr 2010 17:40 |
| Ummm - difficult one this. I loved the food - excellent quality and very well presented. Not cheap but i think hideously expensive is an exageration. Not really a drinking pub - small bars and very loacl clientele - it felt a bit cliquey and as an outsider I felt like an intruder in the bar. Not so in the restaurant where we were looked after very well. Dering Ale was excellent even if the atmosphere (perhaps it was me) spoilt it slightly. Can only suggest this is is a place you have to try for yourself and if you are after great food it is has got to be on your list. Snowy3uk - 14 Jan 2010 17:01 |
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