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The Ferry Inn, Stone-in-Oxney, Kent
The Ferry Inn, Stone-in-Oxney, Kent
The Ferry Inn, Stone-in-Oxney, Kent
The Ferry Inn, Stone-in-Oxney, Kent
The Ferry Inn, Stone-in-Oxney, Kent

The Ferry Inn

4.7
4.7
1225 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Food Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Fri 17:30–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Stefan Filip
  • Catering
    Menu Includes....<br /><br />• Rye Bay Scallops Pan Seared, with garlic and parsley butter and lightly dressed frissie top lettuce £8.95<br />• Prime Fillet & Chorizo Burger, with sauerkraut and tomato chutney, wrapped in a toasted tortilla, handcut beef dripping chips, salad gherkins and bbq glazed Corn organic salad £12.95<br />• Locally caught catch of the day from Dungeness<br />• Daily Specials Menu<br /><br />We will bespoke as many of their dishes as possible for vegetarians, celiacs, and diners with alleges such as egg, milk and nut.
  • Private party facilities
    Dining in the restaurantMarquee in the gardenWedding Receptions, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Meeting & other Special Events
  • Area
    Tenterden
  • Cross Street
    Tenterden
  • Parking details
    The Ferry Inn at Stone-in-Oxney has its own large car park opposite the pub. Wheelcahir & Pram friendly.
  • Public transit
    Bus 293 by Kent Coach Tours, Mon & Fri leaves Tenterden Town Hall at 10.30am. Return journey leaves Ferry Inn at 13.20pm. Ask Graham the driver to drop you off at the Ferry Inn and to stop and collect you on the way back. Adult return journey is £4.50, Children half-price.
  • Entertainment
    Occasional music during summer months outside on Sunday afternoons. GlastoneFerry 3 days of great food, ales and music, last weekend of September.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ferry Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food," "exceptional service," and a charming, rustic atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious Sunday roasts," "perfectly cooked lamb," and "superb scallops." The friendly staff and cozy setting, complete with a welcoming fire, make it a "highly recommended" destination for locals and visitors alike.
1,225 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time we have been for Sunday Lunch. The meal was very good, lots of staff so we didnt have to wait for our meal. Would recomend the Stick Toffee Pudding, if you have room for dessert.

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  2. Jase

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food, lovely setting, very happy with everything,there was a particularly very loud group in bar area, so would plan to be in restaurant area next time we eat there.would highly recommend.

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  3. LYNNE

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food I had the lamb and it was cooked perfectly. The staff were great very friendly and great service
    The Ferry InnResponded today
    Dear Lynne Thank you for your review and kind feedback. We very much hope to see you again soon. Kind regards The Ferry Team

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  4. Delyth

    Staffordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub with a very welcome fire on a cold day. Excellent Sunday roasts and friendly service. Wish we lived closer!
    The Ferry InnResponded today
    Dear Delyth Many thanks for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. We hope to welcome you again when you are next in the area. Kind Regards The Ferry Team

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  5. Carl

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    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
    The Ferry InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Carl, Thank you for your great review and feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards The Ferry Team

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  6. Liz

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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.
    The Ferry InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Liz Many thanks for your brilliant review. We are so pleased that you liked the new restaurant and enjoyed your meal with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards The Ferry Team

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  7. 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
    The Ferry InnResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Noreen Many thanks for your review. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards The Ferry Team

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  8. 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 !
    The Ferry InnResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Anthony Thank you for your review and feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your meal with us and will take your feedback on board. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Ferry Team

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  9. 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.
    The Ferry InnResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Keith Many thanks for your brilliant review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your meal with us and hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Ferry Team

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  10. 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!
    The Ferry InnResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Craig Many thanks for your lovely review and kind comments. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. Kind Regards The Ferry Team

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The Ferry Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1225 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Ferry Inn

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Tenterden
  • Area
    Tenterden
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Food Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Fri 17:30–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Bus 293 by Kent Coach Tours, Mon & Fri leaves Tenterden Town Hall at 10.30am. Return journey leaves Ferry Inn at 13.20pm. Ask Graham the driver to drop you off at the Ferry Inn and to stop and collect you on the way back. Adult return journey is £4.50, Children half-price.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Stefan Filip
  • Entertainment
    Occasional music during summer months outside on Sunday afternoons. GlastoneFerry 3 days of great food, ales and music, last weekend of September.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Menu Includes....<br /><br />• Rye Bay Scallops Pan Seared, with garlic and parsley butter and lightly dressed frissie top lettuce £8.95<br />• Prime Fillet & Chorizo Burger, with sauerkraut and tomato chutney, wrapped in a toasted tortilla, handcut beef dripping chips, salad gherkins and bbq glazed Corn organic salad £12.95<br />• Locally caught catch of the day from Dungeness<br />• Daily Specials Menu<br /><br />We will bespoke as many of their dishes as possible for vegetarians, celiacs, and diners with alleges such as egg, milk and nut.
  • Private party facilities
    Dining in the restaurantMarquee in the gardenWedding Receptions, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Meeting & other Special Events
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