The Ferry Inn

4.7

1221 Reviews

£25 and under

English

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Dog-friendly
Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem

The Ferry Inn is a serendipitous country public house with welcoming staff, character rooms, candlelight, open fires, real ales, popular foods and fantastic sunsets.

A 17th Century former smugglers haunt-- this is a pretty little pub in a lovely marshland setting with tables and benches on the front terrace and in the back alongside the riverbank.

Inside it's very easygoing and chatty. The main bar has hop-draped painted beams, a green dado, and stools against the bar where they serve a beer called Oxney Ale specially brewed for the pub by Westerham Brewery.

To the right is a cosy eating area with wheelback chairs-- ideal for a banquette with friends around a few long tables.

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Location
Appledore Road, Stone-in-Oxney, Kent TN30 7JY
Phone number
01233 758246
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
English, Seafood, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Food Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Ferry Inn at Stone-in-Oxney has its own large car park opposite the pub. Wheelcahir & Pram friendly.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Stefan Filip

What 1,221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Kent
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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The Ferry Inn, a charming 18th-century inn nestled in idyllic countryside, offers an "excellent experience" with "outstanding local food" and a "friendly, welcoming atmosphere." Guests praise its "magical location," perfect for sunsets, and its "great selection" of dishes, wines, and ales. "Definitely worth a visit!"

1,221 Reviews

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Carl
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5star as always, the best pub out there for quality of food/ location/service and general all round brilliance
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Liz
London1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit & on recommendation. Beautiful March Saturday with lots of people sitting outside. Our reserved table was in the rear extension looking out on the lawn & waterway. Lovely space with tables not close together. Tasteful & relaxing decor. Service very pleasant. Food excellent. Will definitely go again.
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Noreen
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good flavours and lovely local produce - especially tasty lamb
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Anthony
Kent8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal only slightly marred by all the roast lunches having ran out by 2.30 pm only chicken available so NOT really Sunday roast day ! All the food that was available was as usual top notch so a great meal even though it was not the one we came for ! This is a great place to eat but Sunday lunch should always be available a lot of people on the day were very disappointed !
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Keith
Kent3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent meal. The place was packed but the service was very good and friendly. The food was well presented, with obvious thought as to how it looked as well as how it tasted. Full marks all round.
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Craig
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific Sunday Roast today! Thank you to the entire team for such great food and hospitality!
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Sue
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent view, good service and good food/drink. We will return!
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Paul
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant friendly staff , drink immediate on arrival prompt helpful service nicely presented food airy but cosy surroundings 3 course lunch 2 drinks and coffee to follow £58 each great value.
The Ferry InnResponded on 21 February 2025
Dear Paul Thank you so much for your lovely review. We very much hope to welcome you again soon. Kind Regards The Ferry Team
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DeliaS
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Knowing the Ferry of old, it was lovely to eat in the new bit... wonderful space. Great Sunday lunch menu... I must remember...book early because later sittings means less choice on menu and single glasses of red!! All in all a great family lunch...delicious food lovely space. Thank you.
The Ferry InnResponded on 21 February 2025
Dear DeliaS Thank you for your brilliant review. We very much hope to see you again soon for that earlier table! Kind Regards The Ferry Team
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Gill
Kent6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely Sunday lunch at the Ferry with friends. The food, service and atmosphere were perfect. We sat at table 8 which has a great position.
The Ferry InnResponded on 21 February 2025
Dear Gill Many thanks for your lovely review and kind comments. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind Regards The Ferry Team
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The Ferry Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Appledore Road, Stone-in-Oxney, Kent TN30 7JY

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Additional information

Phone number
01233 758246
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
English, Seafood, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Food Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Ferry Inn at Stone-in-Oxney has its own large car park opposite the pub. Wheelcahir & Pram friendly.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Stefan Filip

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