The Kenley Hotel, Kenley - pub details
Address: 62 Godstone Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5AA [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 29053) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Kenley (0.1 miles), Riddlesdown (0.5 miles), Reedham - Croydon (1.1 miles)
Pub suggested by nickdavies on 6 May 2006
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> Current user rating: 4.1/10 (rated by 9 users)
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user reviews of the Kenley Hotel, Kenley
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| I've used Beer In The Evening a few times to find out good pubs to go to - but never thought to join up until visiting THIS pub. Because I just HAD to make a comment! On entering, my Chinese wife was pounced upon by the Oriental barmaid. "Are you Thai? Are you Fillipino? Are you Malaysian?" No, I am Chinese. YOU CANNOT BELIEVE THE RACIST DISGUST LOOK that came from the barmaid! STRIKE ONE! Next: the beer - ALL ale was GONE! ALL Strongbow was GONE! What few choices remained were WELL OVERPRICED. Over £3.00 for a pint in rural Surrey!! STRIKE TWO! The Murphy's stout tasted disgusting. Unlike any Murphy's bought anywhere else. I asked to change it for a Fosters. I got LOOKS OF HATE and no refund at all over the price difference. STRIKE THREE! NEVER EVER GO TO THIS PUB! IT SUCKS! I certainly never ever will ever again! squarepyramid - 7 Aug 2011 20:58 |
| If, "...jewel..", equals, "crap", then, yes, this pub is a jewel. Otherwise, its a dump. Sadly. on_the_brightside - 1 Aug 2011 23:46 |
| This Pub is a Jewel. Really friendly atmosphere, easy going locals - it's a nice place to read the paper, catch up with friends and surf the net or just chill. Also being a ale lover, I'm always surprised and happy to know there'll be something new on the tap. I've noticed some unfriendly reviews, in particular by DAVE BROOK/JANINE HAMPSHIRE (obviously the same person). I don't know where they're coming from, as i have never seen the things they have described in the pub, in fact, it's because the pub doesn't have those problems i think i'm becoming a regular. Sound's like that reviewer has some issue with the landlord, maybe a CRUSH since they mention his name so much! Not a real surprise as he is a jolly guy. It's really nice to see a local surviving current economic times, with loyal and friendly regulars for anyone passing by. Phall - 20 Oct 2009 00:21 |
Good mixture of ages and groups as well a a healthy flow of passers by. Friendly bar staff and management, top class food from the Thai chef. Juke Box, Flatscreen Sports TVs, Quiz Nights-9pm on a Sunday, Beer Garden, Sofas, WIFI Internet Access, good selection of drinks including Ales and a Budget Hotel. I have drinking in the Kenley on and off for a few years now. Apart from the occasional Friday or Saturday night it remains a nice place to relax, catch up with mates, or just read he paper. It has a good atmosphere and easy going locals. The Pub itself is a Victorian Antique, lots of the original features are visible. In particular the mirrored bar which was destined for the Titanic. Phall - 14 Sep 2009 16:30 |
| We - my partner and I have been drinking in the Kenley for many years my partner for about 30yrs, me about 11 yrs, we have seen landlords come and go. Chris is a nice guy and when he is not knackered he works really hard and is a fantastic landlord, he has made many friends and keeps his customers happy - Since the no smoking ban it has been difficult for those members of the staff who smoke, as they have to keep popping out for a fag thus leaving the bar with no one serving!! quite annoying when you are gagging for a pint !! We are part of the 4 - 8 drinking group who reside at the left hand side of the bar. A lot of our friends have kids who make up the 18 + group, they are not a problem just a little high spirited and look at chris as a role model lol !! The food in the kenley is excellent with Eid the Thai Chef who guardes her honey with a will of iron ( all regulars at the kenley will understand that ) makes the most wonderfull meals and can turn out a very buffett for special occasions such as birthdays and funnerals. The Kenley Hotel is a meeting place for many diverse groups of people who all manage to mix together well. As for the people that come to stay over at the hotel part of the pub are usualy workman of different trades who always seem to have a good time and keep coming back for more. I have it on good authority that the rooms and bathrooms are sometimes left in the most disgusting states by the workmen that use them, the cleaner really does their best to keep it as nice as possible and i think for £20 a night people really should not moan as there is a travel lodge just up the road if they prefer better. The Kenley Hotel offers a good meal, good company, great food, and a cheap place to lay your head if you feel uncomfortable with any activities within the pub you can always go else where. jeeves1 - 29 Aug 2009 00:09 |
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