The Kettledrum Inn

Popular tradition pub serving a good range of craft beers. Excellent pub classic food. We thoroughly enjoyed the steak sandwiches. Dog friendly and attracts ramblers enjoying the surrounding countryside. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

An impromptu Sunday lunch out.
Turned up about 1pm on a busy Sunday afternoon and they found a table for two. Service was quick and the food was amazing, especially the black forest cheesecake!! I'll definitely be going back.

Booked in for a Friday evening. Car park at side of the pub but no spaces marked out and none reserved for disabled customers. When we left several cars were parked on the road outside and blocked view of any traffic approaching from the right.
Large, well set out seated area outside with a number of sheltered areas with good views of the country side. Couple of steps at the entrance but no hand or grab rail to help with access.
Ordered fish and chips and Mouldy Chicken. Bit disappointed that the specials menu we were given had only one starter and one mains option on it. Portions not the biggest but food was ok. Chips were tasty and it’s nice to get fresh rather than frozen. And despite not being the biggest portion the fish and chips were a lot cheaper than in other places I had recently visited. After mains both of us weren’t full but only four choices on dessert menu plus ice cream and nothing caught out fancy. There was nothing wrong with the meal or service but, then again, nothing to get excited about. Just an average meal and dining experience hence the three stars as nothing warranted the awarding of a higher rating.

Very nice place. Main course delicious. Desert needs improvement, but still 5stars 😊

When I first moved back to England (from the US), I was taken on a first date to the Kettledrum (over 6 years ago). Then, last Sunday, my now husband took us back here for our Sunday evening meal and the food was absolutely amazing. The roast was sold out (hoping to try that this Sunday lunch) so we had steak and Guinness pie. The portion was absolutely massive. I didn’t want mushy peas and was given a delicious and abundant portion of veg (green beans, tender stem broccoli, swede and carrot, and mash) as an alternative. I’d come back over and over again for the chips alone; my husband and I felt they were like our parents’ chip pan chips but better. The wine was also great. Everything was reasonably priced especially given inflation and we have been to many meals that easily cost double the price of this meal and were only a fraction as good. I’d highly recommend this restaurant for food or even just a charming drink outside on a nice day, looking out to the countryside. The staff was warm, professional, and helpful too.

Called the day before to reserve a table on Sunday with no issues. Great views in fine weather and a nice remote location. Entertainment outside looked popular but we just went for dinner inside. It is very dark inside the restaurant. Food tasted good everyone enjoyed but the dessert menu was very basic so we went elsewhere for one.

I recommend booking as they were busy, but we were lucky that a few people were leaving.
Very nice food and presented well. Make sure to check the daily specials board. The mains were all over £11/£12 mark. We all enjoyed our meals.
I had a vegan curry with half jasmine rice and half chips. We had also ordered a side of chips which didn't arrive and had to ask for in the end.
I thought the desserts were over priced £6.95 and the portion didn't justify the price.
They didn't have the vegan/dairy free ice cream.
Absolutely lovely, friendly staff and willing help.

Visit every week. Excellent food. Professional yet friendly staff. Lovely and clean pub. Would highly recommend