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~ The Hamlet of Chiddingstone ~

As well as welcoming travellers for drinks and refreshments, from a bowl of soup to an informal 'Fireside Dinner' in the heavily beamed Saloon Bar. There is also a small, very individual, Restaurant with waiter service. Here Luncheon is served from 12 noon with last orders at 2pm, and Dinner from 7pm with last orders at 9.30pm. Sunday Lunch is an institution at the Castle Inn. Our opening days may vary so always telephone us on 01892 870247 to verify.

If you're looking for a private room the delightful Streatfeild Room is part of, and yet completely separate from, the restaurant. Here we can accommodate dining parties and business meetings of up to twenty. Depending upon the nature of the group a charge of £45 might be made ~ each reservation is individually assessed so please ask for details.

The Bars are open all day, every day, from 10.30am for coffee and soft drinks - then 11am to 11pm for alcoholic drinks Monday to Saturday. Sunday 11am for soft drinks and coffee, then midday to 10.30pm. we offer a very comprehensive Bar & Garden Menu all day until 6pm. Naturally a village inn has Real Ales, the most popular being Larkins, which is brewed by Bob Dockerty in the village. There is also a carefully selected Wine List containing about 150 wines.

Behind the Inn is a pretty vine-hung courtyard with its own Garden Bar so you don't need to carry your drinks through the building. Beyond that, and over a bridge, is a lawn with beautifully tended flowerbeds. On sunny days refreshments may be enjoyed anywhere outside.

Children are welcome in the Restaurant, Saloon Bar, and Garden, but may not be taken into the Public Bar.
It is assumed they will be properly supervised at all times.

We don't serve chips but we do have - high chairs, bottle warmers, disposable bibs, and nappy changing facilities.

Looking for somewhere to stay around Chiddingstone?
Although we don't offer accommodation, being just Restaurant and Bars, we have a list of local people who offer very good quality Bed and Breakfast.

Would you like to be married in Chiddingstone?
"It may be possible to consider a marriage service in the church for couples not living in the parish, who are baptised and have not previously been married".
The Priest-in-Charge, Rev Ian Harrison, is the final arbiter.

Cycling?
If you like cycling you can hire bicycles from www.cycle-ops.co.uk in Tonbridge. There are lots of good rides with many away from roads.

Off-road cycling?
If you're into hairy off-road cycling there's one of the best in Penshurst - PORC - Penshurst off-road Cycling. It's great for children and even better if you're organising a company bonding session.
Contact them at www.porc-online.co.uk

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