The Bottle House - Menu

The new chef has made the bottle house one of the best pubs locally for great food. The only issue are some of the portion sizes.

What a wonderful place! Fabulous food in a characterful pub dating back to 1492. The Larkin Ale, brewed just down the road was exceptional. Delightful service and atmosphere! A MUST,

We had booked the room above the pub for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful evening, the room has lots of character and the set menu devised was very well received. Everybody loved the food (and drink! and the service friendly. What more can you ask. Well done The Bottle House!

We sat in a corner and although the place was busy and perhaps a bit slow we were never forgotten or ignored . The atmosphere was warm and friendly and so were the staff. Vegetarian food was delicious and there was a good choice of drinks . The chocolate tart alaska was so rich it beat us, but we had a really nice time and would definitely return.

Some 4 months I complained about the very poor service after having waited for over 75 minutes for our food. Shortsge of staff was given as the reason. I vowed I would not go there again. Today my partner went the service was agin terribly slow even though the restaurant was not particularly busy. Cosidering theprices it is not good enough. We will both avoid it in the future

The food at this restaurant is fantastic! The pie and mash was delicious, and the Caesar salad was also very tasty. The starter of simple yet delicious bread was a nice touch. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and their service was excellent. They also had a nice selection of rose wine and a lovely pint of Harvey's bitter. The sunny pub garden was the perfect spot to enjoy our meal. Overall, it was an ideal dining experience.

I had to write this review as, four days on, I'm still thinking about the lunch I had here. A large hunk of meltingly tender roast pork belly, served with wild garlic and almond pesto, and port jus. Truly outstanding; a very talented chef. Small plates and pub classics available as well as fine dining options. The pub, which is tucked away up a hill near Penshurst has a very nice feel to it lots of beams, low ceilings and nooks and crannies, decorated in a light and contemporary style. Good beers from Larkins and Three Acre breweries, and an interesting selection of liqueurs flovoured with locally foraged ingredients.

The roast at this restaurant is amazing and full of flavor! Our party of 7 ordered 4 roast beef and 3 roast pork dishes. The cauliflower cheese served in two side dishes was disappointingly small - it would have been better to just have it on the plate as there was only a tiny amount for each person. The portions of horseradish, apple sauce, and mustard were also quite stingy - a small pot of horseradish for 4 people, the same amount of apple sauce for 3, and a tiny portion of mustard for everyone. The atmosphere was lovely, the beer was good, and the food was excellent, but it could have been exceptional with larger portions of cauliflower cheese, extra potatoes, and more generous servings...

We are a members-only dining club that rotates hosting four events per year. Our second event in 2023 was held at The Bottle House, a fantastic venue with a cozy and charming atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, and excellent food and drinks. We started with Champagne and Canapes on the terrace, with a superb selection of Canapes. Our main course was a delicious Shortcrust Steak Pie with Roasted Garlic Mash, Onions, Mushrooms, Tender Stem Broccoli, and a Beef Jus, all perfectly paired with accompanying wines. The Rhubarb and Custard Trifle, House Cheeseboard, additional wines, and coffee were all delicious. The establishment is well-managed, offering a fine selection of food and drin...