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Wattenden Arms, Kenley, Greater London

Wattenden Arms

4.5
4.5
24 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
Join Landlord Stuart and Head Chef Helder for breakfast, lunch or supper at the Wattenden Arms. Built over 150 years ago we are a hidden gem close to the famous Kenley Aerodrome. Our “finest hour” was most definitely during the Battle of Britain in World War II, when we were commandeered by the RAF to serve as an auxiliary mess for Fighter Command at RAF Kenley. Today we serve a refreshing range of lager, ale & wines and a menu that reflects the great British pub, using fresh ingredients all cooked to order. We welcome the local & wider community, walkers, cyclists & four legged friends and open daily from 10am.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–15:30 Mon–Fri 17:30–20:30 Sat 09:30–21:00 Sun 09:30–19:30
  • Phone number
    020 8660 4926
  • Website
    https://wattendenarms.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Helder Pereira Roque

Menu

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What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Surrey

    Child-friendly

  • Surrey

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wattenden Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "super friendly" service. The pub's charming setting and improved decor create a welcoming atmosphere. Standout dishes include a "fantastic Sunday lunch" and creative menu options. While some find it a bit pricey, patrons appreciate the quality and ambiance.

24 Reviews

  1. Fran

    Kent

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, warm friendly pub great service. But sadly our food wasn’t great. Half roast chicken roast, chicken was dry and mostly bone and not very nice maybe sliced roast chicken would be better. Veg was nice ok. I had burger and chips bun was burnt, chips slightly overdone and meat was dry. Will return for drinks and atmosphere but sadly not for food

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  2. Jagruti

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb Sunday lunch. Great value for money. Excellent service.

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  3. Louise

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Smashing place. Well refurbished and much better altogether if not a tad expensive.

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  4. Jackie

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal , with brilliant service from the lovely Lauren. Everything was really good ,the steak skewer cooked perfectly and was delicious.
    Wattenden ArmsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Jackie, this means a lot to us. We are glad we delivered an enjoyable experience.

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  5. Vivien

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting since new owners - food is all obviously freshly made and our waitress Lauren was great - efficient, friendly and helpful. When our food was delayed, we were given a board of complimentary bread - many thanks. We'll be back for a Sunday lunch and can't wait 😋
    Wattenden ArmsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Vivien, this means a lot to the team. We do our very best to offer a memorable experience.

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  6. Chris

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. We ordered the kebabs which were delicious but also saw fish and chips ordered by next table which looked huge. Lovely comfortable country pub with friendly ambience and delicious food choices. Will definitely go back.

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  7. Yasin

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Much better pub grub compared to what was served by the previous management.

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  8. Nick

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived here for 25 years and first time at the Wattenden Arms. New owners and refurbishment have made it into a very nice pub and restaurant with good food, friendly staff and welcoming to dogs. Highly recommended.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely well cooked breakfast, great quality ingredients, my partner had the vegetarian option and stated that the veg sausages were delicious. Lovely setting service very good and the coffee was excellent. A bit pricey than norm but as a treat lovely. will definitely do again.
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thank you for the positive review; we are pleased you enjoyed your visit.

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  10. Ulrika

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great friendly pub. Lovely people. Wouldn’t mind if they added something healthy to the menu, eg and interesting salad with chicken that is not deep fried
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 27 October 2024
    Thank you so much Ulrika, we are all pleased you enjoyed yourself with us. We do have a fabulous house salad, Caesar salad served with chicken, halloumi or salmon on the menu along with fresh fish dishes and a vegetable club sandwich. I do hope you were given the correct menu! Come back and try the dishes soon. All the very best.

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Wattenden Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Wattenden Arms

Old Lodge Ln, Kenley, Greater London CR8 5EU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Purley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–15:30 Mon–Fri 17:30–20:30 Sat 09:30–21:00 Sun 09:30–19:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Helder Pereira Roque
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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