The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

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   Julia

   Kent

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Office lunch for 4 people, food, drink and desserts were delicious. The setting is really lovely, comfortable and clean. The service was a little slow but we were conscious of time, if you have plenty of time this would not be a problem as you don't feel rushed. Desserts were the star of the show on our visit- we will be returning!
   

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   Andy

   Bath

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice restaurant , uniquely decorated - just a shame that service was a little bit slow - we were in restaurant for over 2 hours so did not bother with a dessert
   

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   Danielle

   Kent

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Terrifying decor. Nightmarish cocktails. £10 for a slice of Brie on a slice of toast. Raw turkey x 2 meals.
   

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   Pamela

   Kent

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   A limited menu but several items unavailable. Two of the four starters, one of the six mains and one of the four puddings unavailable. Cashew nut and Miso curry with rice was all cold when it arrived. Disappointing sadly.
   

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   Nicholas

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and staff were excellent. Its the 2nd time we have been recently and will be coming back again very soon.
   

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   Helen

   Kent

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Very disappointed, The Hengist used to be one of my favorite restaurants Since changing hands sadly the service and food have gone down hill I had the fish pie that didn’t have any fish in it and my friend had the curry that was cold…… Such a shame But we won’t be returning 🙁
   

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   miles

   Kent

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic meal and extremely friendly service. Nothing was too much trouble and you can see how passionate the owners and staff are. Roast beef was excellent and Fish pie delicious.
   

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   Rhys

   Kent

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Sunday roast about. Bang on !! every time we’ve been
   

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   Alexandra

   Dublin

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We waited 30 mins to be offered a drink, we then ordered all the food and drinks at once to try and claim back some time as we had a toddler with us. Starters came out at a reasonable time but then took 45 mins to be cleared away. We were repeatedly told our roasts were coming over the span of 20 mins, at this point we had been at the restaurant for two hours and not received a main course. We asked for the bill and left without eating. It’s such a shame as we are locals and had such high hopes for the new opening!
   

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    Michaela

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Sunday roast at The Hengist has the perfect balance between comfort and indulgence. The roast lamb was delicious and cooked to perfection, accompanied by golden roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, and rich, flavorful gravy. Seasonal vegetables added a fresh touch. The cocktail menu elevated the experience with expertly crafted drinks that complemented the hearty meal. The cozy yet stylish ambiance made it an ideal setting for a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Service was attentive without being intrusive making the overall experience thoroughly enjoyable. A must-try for roast lovers and cocktail lovers. The espresso Martini and the On The Beach are a must!
    

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