The Red Lion, Biddenden

Abandon all ye hope who enter here! that should be the legend over the door of this place.

If you don't hear it from the landlord himself that is..the clientele is probably quite indicative of the locals who drink there and haven't got anywhere else. We really couldn't imagine anyone coming out here for the priviliedge of this sort of banter..bit of a bad taste in the mouth for such a beautiful place.

7 Sep 2009 12:21

The Red Lion, Biddenden

Dissapointing treatment by the landlord. The atmosphere is a bit hostile towards locals - who clearly don't have anywhere else to go. My partner and I came in with a few friends from Maidstone and had been on a lovely country walk and decided to pop in to have a drink. We got a pint but felt intimidated by the strange looks and particularly by the management who appear just as rude as those who drink there.

Its a beautiful area. Real shame about the people, who will put off any newcomers or strangers coming in. Really not reccomended unless you want to be eyeballed from not being from there. Could do with a complete rehaul or buyout by some friendlier folk!

7 Sep 2009 11:50