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The Wheel Inn, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4LQ

The Wheel Inn, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4LQ

Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4LQ

We went to the 'Wheel Inn' at Westwell, near Charing (which is near Canterbury). Pretty pub that had candles and fresh flowers on all the tables as we went in. It was a Tues lunchtime and fairly busy but as, like many old, traditional pubs, was fairly dark inside so the candles looked very welcoming.Ladies toilets were clean (we have discovered that this is where a lot of pubs fall down. None of them are ever dirty but some can be a little grubby.) These were fine.

Frankie and Benny, Unit 4, Shepherds Hill, Reading, RG6 1BB

Frankie and Benny, Unit 4, Shepherds Hill, Reading, RG6 1BB

Unit 4, Shepherds Hill, Reading, RG6 1BB

This restaurant has recently opened in a convenient location on the A4 heading out of Reading to the East. The restaurant has an inviting frontage and adequate parking. In line with this chain’s style, the restaurant is decked out to mimic a US diner, which is friendly and informal.

We ordered a starter of crispy chicken strips at £4.75. Thinking that the quantities would follow the US style also, we decided to share this one between two. Big mistake. The dish arrived after 20 minutes wait as 2 piece of reconstituted chicken in breadcrumbs on a bed of dead iceberg lettuce with a hint of some kind of mayonnaise dressing. The taste was poor and the presentation was well below ‘Little Chef’ level.

The Poacher, Hartlake Rd, Tudeley, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0PQ


Hartlake Rd, Tudeley, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0PQ

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The Walnut Tree, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent ME18 6JB


Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent ME18 6JB

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Rose & Crown, The Minnis, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6AS


The Minnis, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6AS

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The Red Bull, 1, Mackenders Lane, Eccles, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7HX


1, Mackenders Lane, Eccles, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7HX

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