The Phoenix Tavern — Restaurant in Borough of Swale

My wife, a friend and I enjoyed our dinner at the Phoenix. The pub is dog friendly so we able to dine with our 2.

All the food is fresh, even things like the chips. The prices are reasonable too. My friend had the Cod and Chips, myself the Chicken and Leek pie and mash and my wife one of the vegetarian options. My pie had lots of chicken, but I didn't notice much leek. The short crust pastry was nice.

For desert we all went for the apple and berry crumble with custard. We all thought the same. The filling was nice, but there wasn't enough crumble on top of it.

There are a few real ales available although not an exciting range and none of the many excellent Kent Micro brewery beers. We tried the Timothy Taylor Landlord that was served in good condition.

Recommended for good home cooked meals, but as a drinking pub there are better pubs for choice of ales in Faversham including two micro pubs, but worth poping in for a well kept pint...

What a rude owner. If you’re closing early say at the start and have a time limit . Bringing the bill over before you’ve even asked for it and then the card machine is the biggest get the hell out of my business now , just rude. Other bits to mention …. asking for salt and pepper is a no . Got shot down in flames for asking ( her face looked like we had taken a dump on the floor ) I’m aware it’s an idea to taste your food first as it will be seasoned in the kitchen…, however you can adjust to your own taste … One minute it was “ happy anniversary “ next it was “My husbands not here so we’re closing “ So hot and cold with service you couldn’t say they were pleased to have you there or not . Food was great …. Service from the owner …. Very very poor , personally I wouldn’t go back...

Perfect Sunday lunch with friends. Easily Faversham' s best Sunday lunch and the competition is steep!

The starter of whipped cod roe with pickled vegetables was so clever and just delicious. The mussels were equally good. The roast beef was perfectly cooked with roast potatoes that had that straight from the oven crunch. Creative selection of vegetables, including red cabbage and cauliflower cheese. Scrummy desserts and cheese board. Thoughtful selection of wines, we loved the Douro and Sangiovese.

This is the upper end of Faversham price wise. Worth every penny. Kim's team are so accommodating and the service and attention we recieved from our waiter Daniel was faultless. Everything about The Phoenix...