The Tickled Trout is located between Maidstone Town Centre and Kings Hill and is the perfect spot whether you are on business or leisure. With a rustic yet modern dining area, and a large terrace and lawned garden, we are ready to welcome you whatever the weather. We offer an indulgent innovative menu using produce sourced from local suppliers.
The highlight of The Tickled Trout has to be our Mussels Bar, using South Coast Mussels- they are a real favourite with the locals. There is also the option to join us for the night too! Our boutique hotel rooms offer a welcoming environment with all your essential home comforts and a modern cosy decor.
The highlight of The Tickled Trout has to be our Mussels Bar, using South Coast Mussels- they are a real favourite with the locals. There is also the option to join us for the night too! Our boutique hotel rooms offer a welcoming environment with all your essential home comforts and a modern cosy decor.
Services
Here at The Tickled Trout, we're always on the lookout for fresh, new talent to join our flourishing team. Take a look through the list of open positions below and if any take your interest, please send us your CV and we'll be in touch. We are part of a collection fabulous pubs throughout the region, all proudly serving Balfour wines and Jake's beers and ciders.
Our menus change seasonally to reflect the best of our local produce, featuring signature fish dishes as well as traditional pub classics and tasty creations lovingly prepared in our chef's kitchen. The Tickled Trout specialises in seasonal, locally sourced produce, hand prepared and updated regularly by our executive chef, and paired perfectly with our extensive drink list.
Our drink lists reflect our passion for eclectic and artisan wines, beers and spirits. Alongside this, we have an up-to-the-minute selection of craft beer, guest ales and wines and ciders from our own Balfour Winery. Our wine list changes frequently to offer new and interesting products from all around the world.
Firstly, we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. These have been challenging days for all of us, so now we have been given the green light to reopen, we have been busy planning how we can do so with your safety in mind. Some things have had to change, but you can rest assure that the personal service we pride ourselves on, will endure.
Reviews (10)
Jewel Okwechime
Jan 08, 2022
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I love this cozy dog friendly pub. From the outside to the inside - great decor, great ambiance and great customer experience. Good quality food and great portion size. The food was amazing. The coffee was also very good. The staff were amazing 🤩
Impressive clean toilets which makes me feel I’m in safe hands here. I would highly recommend this pub and look forward to returning soon. 😍😍👌🏾👍🏽
Impressive clean toilets which makes me feel I’m in safe hands here. I would highly recommend this pub and look forward to returning soon. 😍😍👌🏾👍🏽
Russell Durnford
Dec 15, 2021
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Only popped in for a drink but no seats apart from one small 2 seater sofa (table waiting area) and a couple of chairs that thankfully someone gave up as there table was ready. Extremely inexperienced young staff (I know they have to start somewhere) who didn't even know what one of the gins were that the pub served. Managed to get some cheesy chips as a snack but wish we hadn't as they were greasy and also tasted like the cheese had been scrapped of some garlic bread.
Michael Lees
Oct 25, 2021
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We waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for our Sunday roast. There simply weren’t enough staff working, the person who served us was apologetic and we did feel for her, but it didn’t change the fact we waited that long.
As for the food, starters were very small and not worth the money. Roast was ok, beef was a little dry/over cooked, belly of pork was very small. The trimmings were nice.
As for the food, starters were very small and not worth the money. Roast was ok, beef was a little dry/over cooked, belly of pork was very small. The trimmings were nice.
Robert Brotherston
Oct 16, 2021
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We didn't stop in for food just a quick pint on the way home, however the staff were fantastic. We had a great conversation with the manager and the chefs all very pleasant. The bar/restaurant was very appealing and welcoming and the menu looked mouth watering and certainly encouraged me to bring the family up for a meal at some point in the near future.
Freddie Jenner
Sep 21, 2021
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Amelia Marshall
Sep 21, 2021
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Lovely country pub. Came here for Sunday lunch where we sat outside under the canopy area. Pleasant setting and although we were lucky with good weather, can imagine it’s also quite nice when weather is not so great. Staff are friendly, and the food was great. Prices a little on the high side, but worth it for the food. Will be back!
Kieran Bedford
Sep 16, 2021
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Me and my partner attended mid Sunday afternoon with no booking looking for some food and drinks if possible, upon arrival we were advised we were unable to have food as it was booking only which was understandable and decided to stay for a drink before heading off. Whist sat at our table, a group appeared who seemed to be a friend of one of the waitresses who was asked if they had a booking. Me and my partner both overheard them saying they had not but the waiter/friend went on to say it was booking only for food but the only thing not on the menu was the Sunday roast and went on to get them all
Katie Johnson
Aug 27, 2021
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Such a lovely little pub with super friendly staff and fabulous food (and cocktails!!!)
I recently held a small party here and the staff did an amazing job at looking after all 15 of us!
I'd booked an outside seating area but when the weather took a turn, the team were super accommodating and put umbrellas up for us and then found an alternative area for us to sit.
Jade, who took care of us made the whole booking process really smooth and was so helpful!
Highly recommend!
I recently held a small party here and the staff did an amazing job at looking after all 15 of us!
I'd booked an outside seating area but when the weather took a turn, the team were super accommodating and put umbrellas up for us and then found an alternative area for us to sit.
Jade, who took care of us made the whole booking process really smooth and was so helpful!
Highly recommend!
Brett Lembo
Aug 15, 2021
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Chris Stewart
Aug 12, 2021
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Sadly, we only sat outside for an afternoons liquid refreshment.
So I couldn't give a fair assessment of the bar & restaurant.
However, the staff were very friendly & welcoming & we thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in the beer garden.
Although we didn't eat on this visit, the menu looked very appealing & was well priced.
So I couldn't give a fair assessment of the bar & restaurant.
However, the staff were very friendly & welcoming & we thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in the beer garden.
Although we didn't eat on this visit, the menu looked very appealing & was well priced.
