The Lion - Farningham
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CHRISTINE S. • 2 reviews
18 November 2024
9/10Good food but service was slower than usual and we found the room was a bit chilly for our liking but understand they were short staffed
Deborah C. • 13 reviews
3 November 2024
10/10lovely service amazing Sunday roast will definitely go again
Harry P. • 1 review
1 August 2024
10/10The service offered by Fork is useless. Booked an appointment with this company and The Lion had no record of booking
MJ H. • 2 reviews
21 July 2024
10/10Fabulous find. Great food great service and great location. Only complaint from my family was ‘why haven’t you brought us here before?!’ Thanks so much Lion team. We will be back
Luke T. • 2 reviews
29 June 2024
7/10Food was delicious, however had to ask for clean tea cups, they were Rotten and stained. Customer service could of been better, had to order drinks twice because the bartender forgot, tap water would you believe.. considering they had 6+ staff in the bar I expected better. The ambience was terrible, in the bar area, which should be for adults. Snobby parents with screaming kids with no consideration for other diners. Not the best on my first visit.
Stephen P. • 1 review
23 June 2024
10/10This was our third time of visiting this year. The food and service is always very good. There is always a welcoming feel when you walk in the doors.
Barry D. • 1 review
5 March 2024
9.5/10Waitress was very polite and helpful, menu had good variety and the food was delicious. Lots of parking spaces and the deco of the restaurant was nice
Hannah K. • 1 review
27 January 2024
10/10I absolutely love the lion! Food was incredible and service brilliant. We brought our dog with us and sat in the restaurant with him. Staff were really accommodating and friendly and atmosphere was nice and cosy! Would recommend to anyone that wants a nice country pub meal in a nice setting!
Elizabeth M. • 1 review
24 November 2023
10/10Friendly and very professional staff. Very enjoyable evening
Carole W. • 2 reviews
10 November 2023
3/10We were most disappointed with the new menu found it hard to choose anything Plus it’s written on sort if grey paper with the dim lighting could hardly see it. Wanted s quiet space to eat so chose the Thirties Room It had 3 tables I had requested the one by the window but was told to sit on the other one Half way through our dinner a waiter came behind us and pushed the other two tables together and a party of about 7 with young children rocked up Goodbye to our quiet dinner !!!! My partner has to ask for the music to be turned down as we arrived as the speaker was right above our heads We left after our meagre meal I could hardly believe the size of it and the price it was ridiculous We visit Farnjngham vintage inn quite a lot The staff weren’t friendly Thank god for the lovely Claire who we only saw at the end Who’s smiling face is always the same She saved the day for us We won’t be coming back Very disappointed indeed.
Ross P. • 5 reviews
14 September 2023
7.5/10This is a very nice venue, especially so if you can eat outside in good weather. We have been a few times before. There is no obvious check in when you get there, staff busy preparing drinks. This can be improved and most people like me will find this unprofessional and frustrating. It’s not the fault of the staff. They were super super busy. They were very polite but clearly under a lot of pressure. Because it was so busy, service was slow. The quality of the food was above average with really good portions.
Suzie C. • 1 review
9 September 2023
10/10The Lion was a fantastic place to find in this small village. A beautiful, historic building with so many original features. The food and the service was exceptional. We ate sundried tomato arancini, King prawn cocktail, rib eye steak cooked to perfection, sea bream , creme brulee and the most exceptional little chocolate honey pot I think I've ever eaten! 3 rounds of drinks all for £100. A very busy place, definitely worth booking ahead. Great tables, inside and out .
Tracey T. • 2 reviews
23 August 2023
9/10The beautiful riverside setting and Yiannis the waiter made the experience 5 star. We were looked after so well even though it was a really busy. Food was good, nothing special though.
julie d. • 1 review
25 August 2023
10/10We went for a meal on Friday night and had a great time. Our waitress Claire was extremely friendly and efficient and made our night. Would definitely go to the Lion again.
Wayne S. • 2 reviews
29 April 2023
10/10Brought some family and friends here after a hike from Horton Kirby. The location is picture perfect. While I've had a pint here a time or two, this was the first time eating here. It was a beautifully sunny day and we were famished. The pub itself is beautiful. I hadn't appreciated just how big it was and such an ornately decorated pub. The staff were very friendly and food and drink service was very prompt considering this was a busy Saturday afternoon. We had a lovely time here and will return.
Sarahann C. • 29 reviews
16 April 2023
8/10Nice food nice service all very enjoyable
Evelina S. • 1 review
14 February 2023
6/10Well… I booked and specified that I wanted a corner table because I hoped for a romantic valentines night and yet we were seated in the very middle, very near to other people, it felt like we were all sitting together and having dinner, terrible. When I came I mentioned I wanted corner table but the hostess said none left even when there was few tables empty. Food took forever to come. Waited more than 30min for starters which were lovely, and more than 40min for mains. Somehow chefs still managed after 40 minutes to send mash potatoes cold for my main whilst my partner’s mash was hot. I ate it because I was starving after waiting so long. Can’t complain about the taste main was good apart from the cold mash. Desert came broken in half but at this time I just couldn’t care less just wanted to eat and go home.
Janice M. • 1 review
18 September 2022
10/10Throughly enjoyable afternoon Sunday lunch was lovely service brilliant will definitely be going back.
Maggi W. • 1 review
26 June 2022
10/10Second visit with 97 year old person with mobility issues. This was noted and a table with lots of space was provided down stairs. The Sunday roast was really good. There was plenty of food with gravy served on the side just as we like it all of good quality. Service was friendly and attentive. Will visit again.
Sarah M. • 2 reviews
5 June 2022
10/10Hi There, We dont usually do this... but felt it necessary to give credit where credit is due. Yanis (the Greek), was such a gentleman and excellent waiter. He made it a special meal.. His friendly character, making the kids laugh. Genuine, nice guy and great at his job with added bonus of a great personality. Well done, Yanis.. Keep up the great work. Your new friends, Steve and Steve Coy.
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