Stile Bridge Freehouse Pub & Restaurant

Been wanting to come for a while and all I can say it exceeded my already high expectations, lovely place inside with a nice garden setting, delicious and beautiful food, friendly staff. We also loved that they allow dogs, always a treat when we can share experiences with them. We are already planning future visits to sample more food and different nights they offer.

Sometimes, the most unexpected places hold true gems, and this restaurant is a shining example. The food here is simply superb, and it's no surprise that they are featured in the Michelin Guide. Despite the restaurants unassuming exterior, don't let that deter you—the experience is absolutely worth it. The quality of the dishes and the culinary expertise showcased here far surpasses any initial judgments based on appearances. The staff are also very friendly. Don't miss out on this hidden treasure.

A MUST TRY hidden Resturant in the country side of Kent Food Quality 4.7/5 Presentation 4.5/5 Price 4.6/5 Service 4.7/5 Atmosphere / Ambiance 4.2/5 Stilebridge offers an South American fusion with British cuisine, utilising fresh and local ingredients of Kent and East Sussex. It is a show stopper of a restaurant to visit if you are in Kent. compared to other restaurants within Kent, which serves typical British classics and other delicate British style dishes it is good to see a pub serving a different variety of food from around the world, being a Michelin guide recommendation, the Stilebridge is certainly a place that is well worth on the Michelin guide. The food I would describe it as light South American heavily infused with British twist, this is definitely done to please the pallets of local clientele within Kent which are known for having less adventurous pallets, but as an individual who thrives on flavour, exoticNess and wonder, this may also be the place for you as it is especially for me it is. The octopus and pork belly was fragrance, light and packed full of simplistic flavours, which hit each flavour on the tongue perfectly. Had a small cake which enhances the flavour of the dish., I would say the octopus is a touch over done when I had it, but the pork belly was cooked perfectly. The lamb rump was cooked to perfection, after talking to the chef, and knowing that it was a dry aged lamb from Romley Marsh? Very well with the potato jus accompanying it very well with its lights and arrogant flavours. I would have liked more of the sweet potato jus upon my dish, the lentils works. Well I would’ve liked a bit more than those as well. The Korean style, Bimbap works well for local clienteles pallets, however, I would have preferred it a lot more crispy rice at the bottom of the bimbap, after discussing it with the chef, who was very polite and friendly, it was understandable why it was done in such a way. The side dishes of the potato, Bravas and the pickled salad was a very nice for the compliment to my main protein dishes. Overall, the Stilebridge is a great restaurant you should visit, as a reviewer, I never eats anywhere five stars restaurant wise, however, with my own personal recommendation, I recommend a rate Stilebridge very highly and would be back again to try the other menu items. I would love to see more South American dishes because it’s hard to find authentic dishes done right utilising British local projects which I highly enjoy. My compliments to the chef. Thank you

Exceptional service and very welcoming place with a relaxed atmosphere. The locally made apple pie cider soooo good! I was curious about the menu and wanted to order everything (of course), so I had various small plates. Some friends had main plates of skate or salmon, and we all had different puddings that were beautiful crafted works of heart.

First time visiting since the place had been taken over. I have extremely high standards and was blown away by the food and service. Local beer is also great too. We came for a roast on Sunday which was incredible so have come back the following weekend for the Saturday menu and can safely say it’s some of the best pub food I’ve ever had! Highly recommend.

Excellent. We had the two course lunch for 29.99. I thought that given the mention in the recent Michelin guide we would be given small plates but the portion sizes were huge and perfectly cooked. If the unusual ingredients listed on the main menu put you off ( like we were) don't be. Great value for a excellent meal. Looking forward to the steak and Malbec night very soon