Bear Inn - Piatti

The Alma

➤ Eastling Road, ME13 0DU, Swale, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pub • Steak • Seafood • British

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"We had a Sunday lunch and a mid-week evening meal at The Alma. Both were lovely. We were camping at Painter’s Farm, a 5min walk away so we’d booked to have lunch there once we’d pitched our tents on the Sunday. We found out they were having a charity quiz that evening and as it was too cold to sit outside, we decided to go back; what a hoot! Our team came last but we had such a laugh. Both the landlord and his team, as well as the locals were really friendly and made us feel really welcome. The landlady is the chef; and I must say, her Thai chicken curry was delish!"

The Red Lion

➤ Crockham LaneKent ME13 9TU, Faversham, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British

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"It’s a nice pub with a good feel to the place. The staff were polite and efficient. We unfortunately had table 5 which is next to an old chimney. There was a cold breeze coming from it so we sat with our coats over our knees and pulled the table away from the metal hood which because it was overhanging the table meant that the cold air dropped onto the table surface and wafted across the top, cooling our hands and potentially our meals, had we not pulled it away. Most of the meals were tasty but the squash arancini were under-seasoned and the squash in them tasteless. A vegan apple crumble might have been good but the addition of mango put us off. It wasn’t cheap, worked out at £33 a head, with two courses being eaten and two out of 4 of us on soft drinks, but I guess the cost of living increases have hit everywhere. We’d probably go again, but wouldn’t rush back."

The Yard

➤ Preston St, 10 Jacobs Yard , Faversham, England, ME13 8NY, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafés • Asiatic • British • Vegetarian

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"this is a nice little caffe, but it is always busy, so be ready to wait for a table and for eating. Unfortunately they do not take bookings during their busiest periods, which is annoying, so waiting times for a table can be anywhere from 5 to 50 minutes. Once they have a table kitchen, it can take about half an hour. there are good vegan options on the menu, the halloumi sandwich is great, and there is a lot of cake in the offer. I'd come more often if I could book a table, but the waiting time and the uncertainties will take me out."

Phoenix Tavern

➤ Abbey Street, ME13 7BH, Swale, United Kingdom

Piatti • Kebab • Pizza • Mexican • Seafood

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"Having been to the Phoenix several times and I believe, this to be my second average review of the food and service, you 'd think they would have taken heed, but clearly not. Firstly, like most top end restaurants in London, they are reserving the right to charge for no shows £20 per head). But, what they are also doing, which is very unfair, is charging you for cancellations within 24 hours of the booking at £10 per head. If one or more of our friends had fallen ill over night it 's the flu season at the moment), they would have been were forced to go for an expensive average Sunday lunch, whilst spreading their germs to the other diners. It also poses the question, what would some do if you book a table less than 24 hours like we did) and then decide to cancel? The excuse that orders for food have already been placed doesn 't really hold water. The Sunday menu forces you to order a minimum of 2 courses at £34 per head. Some of the top London restaurants are charging less for far more opulent Sunday roasts e.g. the Jugged Hare at the Barbican). The Sunday lunch served was simply very average and not value for money. Finally, why are the desserts here, always consistently so bad? I ordered a baked cheesecake and got cream squirted on a piece of cake. When I asked what I had been served, I was told it was chef 's interpretation of a cheesecake. The menu clearly stated baked cheesecake. Not even in my wildest dreams can you interpret a baked cheesecake as a piece of cake with creamed squirted on it! This was promptly returned and replaced with a vile chocolate tart, with pastry so hard I couldn 't cut into it without the fear of smashing the plate it was served on. The chocolate was over salted and the chantilly cream served with it unsweetened. Save your money, go elsewhere."

Three Mariners

➤ 2 Church Rd, Oare ME13 0QA, Faversham, United Kingdom

Piatti • Kebab • Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic

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"I have just returned from a Valentines meal at the Mariners. I would just like to comment on the excellent table service from Tiguan, Excellent ambiance as always, you just can’t beat a open fire in a pub atmosphere. The food was superb and our...special dietary needs were fully met.I was really pleased that the chef prepared a few Fried Oysters for me, I could have eaten a bucket of them, they were the best I’ve ever eaten, just amazing. The whole meal was perfectly balanced. A huge big thank you to everyone at the Mariners that make this night very special for us both, a evening to remember, Huge thanks to Renee and all her staff. Looking forward to our next visit. Nick"