The Bull Inn, Linton

I was taken here for Sunday lunch, and it was amazing...one of the best I ever had. So the reviews below really shocked me...and after looking at the reviewers it seems there's more than meets the eye as this is the only pub they've reviewed.

It's Shepherd Neame, so the beer's not great, but the staff were friendly and cheeky, the menu was mouth watering andthe food was seriously top quality.

But by far the best thing about this pub is the view from out back...feels like you can see half of Kent, and the decking, sunshades, etc compliment it beautifully. There not many better places to sit on a gloriously sunny afternoon.

5 Jul 2010 02:24

The Man of Kent Ale House, Rochester

Hadn't been in here for a while, and was the last stop on a mini pub crawl, but is still Medway's finest.

Seemed busier than expected for a Thursday night (probably due to there being a band on), and there was waits for drinks due to not enough staff, but apart from that I can't really fault it.

Even though they were busy the barman offered tasters of the 11 (I think) ales as he wanted to be sure I got the right one...he didn't do the same for the whiskies when I asked later though!

Still tatty as hell inside, but the garden out back is much improved, and a lovely touch is the huge flagpole, painted with brewery signs.

Genuinely one of my favourite places.

5 Jul 2010 02:16

The Two Brewers, Rochester

Went there on a Thursday night, and ony two things stop this being a cracking little pub.

Firstly there was a very drunk woman trying to ponce cigarettes and drinks off of me and my colleagues, and the staff didn't seem that bothered about stopping her, even though she'd obviously had one too many.

Secondly...the beer. I'm not a fan of Shepherd Neame, but I think the barrels are delivered here with signs saying "Please serve me badly". Was hideous, so didn't finish it.

Pub itself is stupidly tiny inside which I really liked, and much cleaner and tidier than just about any other pub in the area.

5 Jul 2010 02:06