The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant

4.6

1848 Reviews

£25 and under

English

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant is a unique dining experience. Voted Winners of Best tenanted/leased pub in the South East 2010 & 2011, Winners of Best Turnaround pub in the South East 2010, Winners of best Tenanted/leased pub in the UK 2010
Commended as one of the best Family pubs in the South East 2011, best family pub in the UK 2014 and one of the Top5 pub gardens in the UK 2017.
The pub incorporates a large purpose built conservatory overlooking a one and a half acre garden, backing onto the River Darent. The restaurant has built a fantastic reputation, serving well presented pub/restaurant food with excellent value for money.

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Location
The Street, Horton Kirby, Kent DA4 9BY
Phone number
01322 862299
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
English, European, Indian
Hours of operation
Mon 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A large car park to the side of the pub as well as parking at the front of the pub, enough for 60-70 cars.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Anthony Greenan

What 1,848 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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The Fighting Cocks Pub offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic pies" and "excellent service." The venue boasts a "lovely garden" with a children's play area, making it family-friendly. Guests rave about the "great Sunday roast" and "generous portions." While some menu changes are noted, it's a "friendly" and "relaxing" place to visit.

1,848 Reviews

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Denise
London7 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We arrived and we were seated in the bar on a table that was quite cramped , the restaurant area was closed as we were the only 4 there for a meal Such a shame as last time I was there it was buzzing with atmosphere It was a Tuesday night so maybe that was the reason but we’ve been to other restaurants on a Tuesday night which were better
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Christopher
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub, great food and attentive staff. Will be going back!
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Stephen
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visitors to the Fighting Cocks for a Sunday Roast. Friendly welcome on arrival with great friendly service continuing throughout our visit. Duo of roast meats, great roasties, lots of veg, big yorkie, nice gravy, overall a very tasty Sunday lunch. Apple and Pear crumble, Chocolate fudge cake for desserts, also very tasty. Really enjoyed our lunch and the pub atmosphere. Will visit again. (Huge garden which apparently is very popular during spring and summer months).
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Carol
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again we really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, etc.
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Anne
East Sussex6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual a lovely lunchtime meal with friends. The Vintage menu is good value and you certainly won’t go away hungry! Excellent attentive service and we’re made to feel very comfortable. We will be returning very soon.
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Phil
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food in a nice setting, friendly staff at good value
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Darren
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Starters Thai belly pork unreal Cheese and ham croquettes cheesy Main steak T-Bone and sirloin cooked to perfection and juicy as hell Cheesy Garlic bread, not over pungent on garlic but it’s just perfect. Dessert Just too full Been here quite a few times and it doesn’t disappoint. Keeps getting better and better. Will be going back again soon
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Paul
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
really nice meal and the staff were really nice to. The pub was very quite but i liked that if i am honest. Food was really good and size of meal was more than enough. Will return
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Jessica
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely food. Great service :) lovely family meal
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John
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service superb food very good but portions too large for the plate
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FAQs

The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat. The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01322 862299.

The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1848 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Google Map for The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant

The Street, Horton Kirby, Kent DA4 9BY

Additional information

Phone number
01322 862299
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
English, European, Indian
Hours of operation
Mon 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Mon 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A large car park to the side of the pub as well as parking at the front of the pub, enough for 60-70 cars.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Anthony Greenan

The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant

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What 1,848 people are saying

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Does The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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