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Bowley’s at The Plough

Kent, Trottiscliffe - Modern British - Pub - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

‘Overall, the view of our party was immensely favourable for the enterprise and initiative to set up such a lovely restaurant in the gastronomic desert which is most of west Kent, where chains are rampant in the major towns’ – a typically straightforward response to this ancient brick-and-weatherboarded pub below the North Downs. Rescued from property developers by the community, the Plough certainly manages to combine its dual role as a hostelry and upscale eatery with agility, offering real ales to locals in the bar, while the small dining room makes a congenial setting for food that’s more country restaurant than local boozer. Here you can enjoy a good-value three-course set menu or choose from a brief carte along with an international wine list that shows restraint as to price and range. Chef Alex Yates celebrates the abundant Kentish larder, delivering, at one spring meal, excellent wild garlic houmous with focaccia, followed by roast guinea fowl with aspar...

‘Overall, the view of our party was immensely favourable for the enterprise and initiative to set up such a lovely restaurant in the gastronomic desert which is most of west Kent, where chains are rampant in the major towns’ – a typically straightforward response to this ancient brick-and-weatherboarded pub below the North Downs. Rescued from property developers by the community, the Plough certainly manages to combine its dual role as a hostelry and upscale eatery with agility, offering real ales to locals in the bar, while the small dining room makes a congenial setting for food that’s more country restaurant than local boozer. Here you can enjoy a good-value three-course set menu or choose from a brief carte along with an international wine list that shows restraint as to price and range. Chef Alex Yates celebrates the abundant Kentish larder, delivering, at one spring meal, excellent wild garlic houmous with focaccia, followed by roast guinea fowl with asparagus, artichoke and baby leeks. Sunday lunch is popular and there’s a small, outside terrace area for drinks when the weather cooperates.

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D BOND

2 September 2024

We had the £90 tasting menu, which was amazing, the food was fresh, different and had fabulous flavours. The presentation was both quirky, fun and looked amazing. Service was friendly & knowledgable Great selection of British wines one of the best meals I have had outside of Michelin starred restaurants in London I Cant wait to go again.

VENUE DETAILS

Taylor's Lane
Trottiscliffe
Kent
ME19 5DRGB

01732 822233

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, No background music, Outdoor dining, Parking, Dog friendly

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