A characterful country pub, The White Hart is located in the village of Brasted in Sevenoaks – easily accessible by car, rail or on foot. A stone’s throw away from Chartwell (Sir Winston Churchill’s beautiful family home), The White Hart is surrounded by attractions from High Elms Country Park to Beaver Water World. Stop by after a day spent exploring for a delightful array of seasonal dishes or a pint in their pretty outdoor space. 

Take a long scenic walk in High Weald, hit the shops in Tunbridge Wells or explore stately homes and gardens including Hever Castle, before taking a seat at The Hand & Sceptre to relax. Their Sunday lunch is a local highlight, but this country pub and restaurant serves up an impressive seasonal menu throughout the week. You can even stay the night in one of their 15 en-suite bedrooms.

Find your memorable British country pub experience at The Plough Inn in Eynsford where breakfast, bar bites and delectable dinners await you. A short walk from Eynsford station and close to the M25 and M20, The Plough Inn is the perfect place to start your day enjoying local sites including Eynsford Castle and Lullingstone Roman Villa (one of England’s oldest family estates). In the summer months, drop in to their outdoor space for a sun-drenched drink or lunch.

Beautiful interiors and a relaxing outdoor space make The Horseshoes the ideal escape from reality in the village location of East Farleigh. Nearby Maidstone has plenty of attractions for families and nature-lovers, from the iconic Leeds Castle to natural scenery at Mote Park and the quirky Teapot Island (which boasts a Guinness World Record for the number of teapots on display). When your legs grow weary, find a table at The Horseshoes and settle in for casual drinks or a lazy lunch of classic pub dishes and seasonal delights.

Take a slow walk or a rapid ramble around the scenic footpaths surrounding the charming village of Bearstead. Explore the ancient Pilgrim’s Way and modern North Downs Way before stopping at The White Horse for a much-needed break and a spot of al fresco lunch (if the weather allows). The menus at The White Horse are inspired by the seasons, with country pub classics and fresh flavours and an extensive drinks menu featuring signature cocktails and premium draughts.

If you’re looking for a chic, contemporary country pub for your group gathering, consider The Red Lion Tavern in the picturesque town of Ashington. It’s a wonderful setting for private dining with functions rooms, meeting rooms and a stunning beer garden available to book. As popular with post-work drinkers as it is with cyclists enjoying the Steyning Mountain Bike Trails, the pub’s delicious menus and impressive drinks selection are loved by all.

The interiors at The Dukes Head are stylishly unique and the sun-kissed beer garden only adds to its village charm. Exposed wooden beams meet velvet booths, and floral touches bring the outside inside in this British countryside pub. Drop in for lunch after a morning of golf at nearby Copthorne Golf Club or spend an evening enjoying the vibrant atmosphere with local pubgoers and visitors discovering their new favourite inn.