You need look no further if you're looking for a quality restaurant in Kent - our delicious, authentic menu is sure to tickle your taste buds. This comfortable Kentish Bistro offers exciting culinary delights sourced with fresh and interesting ingredients from local farm shops. We operate an open-plan, light and airy restaurant with a rustic yet contemporary feel.
Here at The Bistro, you can sit, observe and enjoy the preparation and cooking of your dish, allowing you to witness just how good fresh local produce can taste! We have a very talented and experienced chef who creates exceptionally mouth-watering dishes - using local Kentish produce wherever possible.
Here at The Bistro, you can sit, observe and enjoy the preparation and cooking of your dish, allowing you to witness just how good fresh local produce can taste! We have a very talented and experienced chef who creates exceptionally mouth-watering dishes - using local Kentish produce wherever possible.
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Really enjoyed our takeaway afternoon tea for two, thank you! Delicious finger sandwiches, strawberries, selection of cakes, scone with jam and clotted cream and a cuppa - lovely p.s. We had a meal with our wedding party the night before our wedding at Lympne Castle, and then we had breakfast with a small group the morning after.
When it comes to your wedding its one of the most important occassions of your life and deserves thorough planning and exceptional food. We will tailor menus to suit your tastes and your pocket, and can cater your event either here at Lympne Castle (in the Bistro or in a marquee) or at your own or other preferred venue.
With many years of experience catering for special occasions we are more than happy to organizes your birthday party, christening, engagement party or any other event you wish to celebrate, either in the Bistro ( for up to 40 people ) or in your chosen venue. We can organise marquees, china, glasswear, flowers, etc or, if you prefer to do this yourself we can provide exceptional food to suit your particular event.
Reviews (12)
Liz Ockendon
Jan 22, 2022
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We found this little gem of a restaurant a few year's ago whilst on a dog walk around Port Lympne zoo. It is nestled next to Lymnpe Castle and you might not realise it is there. Wow what a find, we have always been impressed by
the lovely staff and especially Linda who works front of house and runs it very well. We had the pleasure of meeting the head chef Richard today, he was letting us know about the local produce and what he had planned for the next few months regarding the menu, sounds fabulous. The food here is always fresh (NOT FROZEN) and arrives at your table piping hot, a wide variety
the lovely staff and especially Linda who works front of house and runs it very well. We had the pleasure of meeting the head chef Richard today, he was letting us know about the local produce and what he had planned for the next few months regarding the menu, sounds fabulous. The food here is always fresh (NOT FROZEN) and arrives at your table piping hot, a wide variety
Pat Crawford
Dec 03, 2021
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Kathryn Anson
Jul 18, 2021
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Oliver Neely
Jun 20, 2021
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Nice place, nice food, good selection of homemade cakes though I didn't have one. I just had one dish, "giant fishfinger and tartar", not entirely descriptive on the menu. Turned out to be a sandwhich which was nice, and I had the option of white or brown bread. Not sure what was giant or exceptional about it. The tar tar was very nice. It was a nice sandwhich but it seemed way overpriced for £9 with some standard crisps on the side.
The ambiance is quite nice, good service.
Parking is a bit tricky
The drinks seemed a bit pricey for what they were, £3 for water and sparkling water.
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The ambiance is quite nice, good service.
Parking is a bit tricky
The drinks seemed a bit pricey for what they were, £3 for water and sparkling water.
Would
Cher Hart
Aug 27, 2020
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Lovely feel to this place, nice and cosy :) I went for a Baby Shower, and we had Afternoon Tea. Having had a vegan cream tea from a very expensive boutique hotel, which was awful (a fruit kebab instead of cake!), I didn't expect much from this one. What a delightful surprise! Beautiful sandwich fillings, excellent scone, and the most amazing chocolate cake, all vegan friendly ❤️ Will be returning.
Ann Taylor
Aug 13, 2020
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Sophie Burton
Jun 28, 2020
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Blown away by the food and service from The Bistro. We had an afternoon tea for 2 and all I can say is wow! The food was absolutely delicious and the homemade cake was to die for. Such good value for money and exceptional customer service from start to finish. Compliments to the chef and all of the staff. Cannot wait to come back!
Ann Taylor
Jun 25, 2020
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Olwen Tolhurst
Jun 19, 2020
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Jade Greenaway
Jun 18, 2020
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Simon Jeffery
Jun 18, 2020
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Daniel Heger
Jun 28, 2018
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Great place. Food is really tasty especially the cakes. Coffee is decent. The place has some character. Clean and spacious with seating outside. You can park outside on the road or in the castle car park. You can go for a walk around here. They also welcome rambles and hikers in the bistro. We received very good service. It is little expensive.
