The Robin Hood, Pub and Restaurant, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent
The Robin Hood, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent is a venerable 700 year-old pub with a wood burner, two bars, formal dining in a conservatory and stunning gardens to the rear of the pub. The Robin Hood pub in Blue Bell Hill is a beautiful country pub hidden down a winding avenue on Common Road, sitting proudly alone, between woodland, sat in the middle of the common… in the most haunted part of the country.
That said, with panoramic views of Maidstione, a fantastic garden and superb food and drink to sample, I decided to venture into the unkwown! With a lot to take in, I thought i’d start with a pint.
A rustic, charming exterior with a traditionally stunning interior and friendly staff to greet me upon arrival was most welcoming and felt at ease straight away. Boasting two bars, a gorgeous fireplace, logs with a wood burner and a fantastic range of freshly produced food and drink from Kent and beyond, I knew I had found a little gem here!
With a comprehensive selection of gins, tonics and garnish, plus three quality Kentish ales on draft, I ordered a drink and sat in one of their gorgeous red Chesterfield armchairs positioned next to the wood burner infront of the fabulous period fireplace. Nice!
The second bar was equally as interesting and can be found through the stone archway to the left of the pub. Like the front bar, the second bar had a number of period features and some rather interesting ornaments hung on the walls. None moreso than the riffle, which I discovered was proudly sat above my head at one point! Nevertheless a great pub, literately off the beaten track situated in the sleepy village of Blue Bell Hill (just outside Maidstone, Kent).
The Robin Hood, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent also has a restaurant area to the rear of the pub which serves an excellent menu throughout the week. The kitchen is open from midday to 11pm from Tuesday to Saturday and closes half an hour earlier on a Sunday and on public holidays (10:30pm). The Robin Hood offer an extensive lunch and dinner menu using fresh produce, all freshly prepared and cooked to order by their team of chefs on site.
Their conservatory restaurant offers a more formal but comfortable dining experience for customers to enjoy, or there is two bars to choose from which can be found towards the front of the pub and a beautiful garden to the rear.
Their traditional Sunday roast is very popular so booking is always advisable on a Sunday at The Robin Hood to avoid disappointment. This is due to a high demand for Sunday roast dinners at The Robin Hood pub in Blue Bell Hill, (as advised by the friendly barmaid) it is always worth calling prior to visiting to ensure you get a seat… and more importantly, a dinner!
Why not venture down to The Robin Hood pub for yourself, or head over to their website for more info.
