For more than 400 years, an Inn or Tavern has stood on the banks of the River Stour where the Tickled Trout now stands. The Tickled Trout is typical of the distinctive Kentish architecture of the period and greets the visitor with a welcoming and unique 'olde world' charm. We strive to maintain this charm of oak beamed bars and open fires for our customers.
Our well maintained gardens alongside the River Stour, provide the ideal setting for 'Al fresco' drinks and dining, with a superb choice from selective menus for which we are renowned. Would like to inform all our customers of our ongoing dedication to keeping everyone at the Tickled Trout safe, and we will continue to operate as we have over the last 15 months with regards to infection control.
Our well maintained gardens alongside the River Stour, provide the ideal setting for 'Al fresco' drinks and dining, with a superb choice from selective menus for which we are renowned. Would like to inform all our customers of our ongoing dedication to keeping everyone at the Tickled Trout safe, and we will continue to operate as we have over the last 15 months with regards to infection control.
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We pride ourselves in maintaining cellarmanship values that produce a superb range of traditional beers, including ales from Canterbury Ales and Old Dairy Brewery in Tenterden. We also stock local apple juice from Perry Court Farm, Kentish Pip Cider from Bekesbourne nr. Canterbury and Biddenden's Cider at 8.4% ABV!
Following the success of our Sunday Sessions over the years, we are already looking forward to weekly live music in 2021! Our 'Sunday Sessions by the River' will welcome the best bands and artists around from April to September! Come and enjoy a meal or drink with friends while being treated to a wide variety of fantastic live music.
The above are a selection of internal and external images which beautifully demonstrate the true 'olde worlde' charm of the Tickled Trout and the unique atmosphere of our Kentish Inn, of which we are extremely proud. The standards we set are high in everything that the Tickled Trout provides, we hope these images reflect these standards.
Reviews (16)
Louise E. P.
Jan 20, 2022
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Mike Hardy
Jan 08, 2022
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A great example of what an English country pub/restaurant should be
My girlfriend and I came across this pub restaurant a couple of years ago when we stopped for a drink. Since then we have been several times for lunch or a drink. Never disappointed.
High quality food and drinks
Good atmosphere especially when you can sit outside and watch the river flow
Great service from a really friendly, professional team.
My only disappointed is that we don’t live near so we can go more often
My girlfriend and I came across this pub restaurant a couple of years ago when we stopped for a drink. Since then we have been several times for lunch or a drink. Never disappointed.
High quality food and drinks
Good atmosphere especially when you can sit outside and watch the river flow
Great service from a really friendly, professional team.
My only disappointed is that we don’t live near so we can go more often
Fulya Yalezan
Dec 26, 2021
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It was definitely beyond my expectations. We went a weekday lunchtime and were probably going to settle for the usual pub grub. But hey, the Fish Pie turned all my senses upside down even as we barely entered. We were told it was new and must try. Glad we took the waitress on her recommendation. It was a maincourse for one but the bowl like platter was so huge that we could not finish it.
We usually order in a pick and mix style when we eat out and this time we only ordered two starters and the fish pie as mains. It turned out that the starters were almost as big a portion as the main. We loved
We usually order in a pick and mix style when we eat out and this time we only ordered two starters and the fish pie as mains. It turned out that the starters were almost as big a portion as the main. We loved
Pooja Lingam
Nov 08, 2021
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Our sincere thanks to your amazing restaurant this evening. We celebrated my mum's birthday and were so impressed with the staff at the Tickled Trout. A very warm and hospitable lady called Kathy looked after us and also Jo who was so helpful and friendly during the evening. The food was excellent and I would certainly recommend dining here.
Thank you to the staff and management - what a great place!
Thank you to the staff and management - what a great place!
Martin Lock
Oct 15, 2021
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Beautiful location beside the river and a stone bridge. The garden features several tables nestled amongst majestic trees. The restaurant indoors is a similarly inviting place to be.
The menu is varied with all the pub grub standards but with their own individual twist, and a number of more exotic dishes. The food and service have always been impeccable and the prices are very reasonable.
The menu is varied with all the pub grub standards but with their own individual twist, and a number of more exotic dishes. The food and service have always been impeccable and the prices are very reasonable.
Michael Ward
Oct 08, 2021
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Juliana McNicol
Sep 14, 2021
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Patricia Ruth
Aug 23, 2021
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Emma Freeman
Aug 09, 2021
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Jacqueline Ann
Jul 27, 2021
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Nicole Gaugas
Apr 18, 2021
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Christine Sharp
Jul 18, 2018
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We had lunch there yesterday and I could not fault it the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was extremely tasty and I would certainly recommend it to.all my friends We loved it and will definitely be back. Thank you. I would have given it 5* but u feel the ladies toilets are in need of decoration
Nicky Murch
Apr 02, 2018
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My husband and I had our 40th drinks here and the manager was really accommodating, letting us reserve an area. On the night, the ladies behind the bar were brilliant, super helpful and service was good. We pretty much took over the whole place by the end, but there was a friendly atmosphere from the regulars and we weren’t chased out early - feedback from all of our friends was that it was a great night. Thank you!
Rebecca Louise Jeffery
Nov 12, 2017
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Martin Lock
Jun 03, 2017
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Claire Todd
May 30, 2017
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