The Fighting Cocks Pub And Riverside

The Street, Horton Kirby, Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

🛍 Pub, Food, Steak, English

4.1 💬 4061 Reviews
The Fighting Cocks Pub And Riverside

Phone: +441322862299

Address: The Street, Horton Kirby, Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

City: Sevenoaks

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 4061

Website: http://www.fightingcockshortonkirby.co.uk/

"This was my first visit to The Fighting Cocks, although my wife and local ladies eat there regularly, also my friends. To begin with the decor and ambeience was excellent and l looked forward to my meal. The waitress recommeded an ale to me which was very good and we selected our meals from the menue. The starter was superb and as good as most restaurants around us, but this is where my experience ended, as the duck l ordrered was teribble and so tough. l tried cutting it to small pieces, but this was very difficult with a blunt knife and tough meat and eventually put a piece in my mouth and tried to chew it. After masticating it for some time l swallowed, but it stuck in my throat and would not go down despite drinking some beer. Being in some discomfort l was eventually forced to go to the gents and try to regurgititate it in order to remove or swallow it, all of which was an unpleasant experience. Eventually after several attempts it finally went down and l was able to return to our table, but no longer wanted to consume any more and we paid the bill and left. l have had problems with tough meet before and should probably not have ordered duck, which is often very chewable. l have to accept part of the blame as l am not a big meat eater and your staff and restaurant is very nice. This has obviously coulored my judgement somewhat, however it would not put me off revisiting The Fighting Cocks or recommending it to other sand my wife will continue to enjoy meals there. My wife and l eat out a great deal, mostly top class restaurants (Rules in London, The Coach House at Ruxley, Dua Mici Chistelhurst, Giacomo 's Weald, Bartella 's Meopham, Harrods and others so appreciate good food, so am happy to put this down to an unfortunate experience with duck, which has to be cooked well to be tender. Please accept this as fair critcicsm with no wish to cause you trouble. Regards. Brian Edwards."

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User User

Great food and staff. A little quiet when we left, Tuesday night.

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User
User

This restaurant is a nice and relaxing place to dine, suitable for children and offers vegan options.


User
User

A very pleasant experience, with beautiful food and excellent friendly service. Will definitely return.


User
User

Came here for dinner on a Tuesday evening for my wife’s birthday. We ordered our food and I had the mussels and the beef burger. Both were really nice and filling, my wife’s food was equally as nice. We shared a dessert which was delicious too, it was a lovely meal


User
User

Lovely, lovely place. Good old fashioned pub at the front then opens to a beautiful conservatory overlooking lovely gardens. The food was a wonderful surprise high end quality but not high end prices. I have never seen Yorkshire puddings in my life like that! Staff were warm and friendly and efficient not something you always get nowadays! Am booking my return trip very soon.


User
User

beautiful, beautiful place. good old fashion pub at the front then opens to a beautiful winter garden with views of beautiful gardens. eating was a wonderful surprise high end quality, but not high end prices. I've never seen yorkshire puddings in my life like that! the personal was warm and friendly and efficient, not something you always get nowadays! I'll be back very soon.


Patrick
Patrick

Had a nice time for my mother's birthday, although I would say slow service and food was little cold when arrived, then I asked for a cake with candles for my mother coming they only brought out a cake no candles.. What was very unpleasant the moment was corrupted a little was very busy and only serve two employees, But having booked a table for a birthday, it was a little disappointing


User
User

I have been wanting to come here for some time and today I made it for a lunch date with my sister. Well it didn’t disappoint. The service was fab and the food was delicious and so much of it. I noticed there was a big garden with a lovely play area which would be great for future visits with my children. Extremely good value for money and in a beautiful peaceful spot.Can’t wait to come back.


User
User

Despite having a large menu, the restaurant only offered 1 or 2 gluten-free options. I opted for the fish and chips, which was tasty, but I would have preferred healthier choices. The only gluten-free dessert available was sorbet. Unfortunately, the restaurant was empty when we visited, which created a lack of atmosphere. Although the pub has a good reputation, our experience last night did not live up to our expectations.


User
User

This was my first visit to The Fighting Cocks, although my wife and local ladies eat there regularly, also my friends. To begin with the decor and ambeience was excellent and l looked forward to my meal. The waitress recommeded an ale to me which was very good and we selected our meals from the menue. The starter was superb and as good as most restaurants around us, but this is where my experience ended, as the duck l ordrered was teribble and so tough. l tried cutting it to small pieces, but this was very difficult with a blunt knife and tough meat and eventually put a piece in my mouth and tried to chew it. After masticating it for some time l swallowed, but it stuck in my throat and would...

Categories

  • Pub Enjoy a lively atmosphere with our classic pub favorites. From hearty burgers and fish 'n' chips to savory pies and craft brews, our menu promises a cozy experience ideal for unwinding with friends.
  • Food Delight in our diverse food selection, offering a blend of classic favorites and innovative dishes. Each item is crafted with the freshest ingredients to tantalize your taste buds and provide a memorable dining experience.
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • English A diverse selection of classic and contemporary dishes crafted to satisfy every craving. Enjoy mouthwatering mains, savory sides, and delectable desserts prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

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