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The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant, Horton Kirby, Kent

The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1848 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 7 times today
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  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    The Street, Horton Kirby, Kent DA4 9BY
  • Phone number
    01322 862299
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, European, Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00–19:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Bar Mon 12:00–19:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon 12:00–18:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–18:15 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:15
  • 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

Menu

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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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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

  1. Denise

    London7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    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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  2. Christopher

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  3. Stephen

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  4. Carol

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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  5. Anne

    East Sussex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 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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  6. Phil

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  7. Darren

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  8. Paul

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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  9. Jessica

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  10. John

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 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.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 7 times today
Additional seating options
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 12:00–19:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Bar Mon 12:00–19:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon 12:00–18:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–18:15 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:15
  • 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
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