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Wattenden Arms, Kenley, Greater London

Wattenden Arms

4.5
4.5
47 Reviews
ÂŁ25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    ÂŁ25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–15:30 Thu–Sat 10:00–20:30 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 47 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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Surrey

    Great for brunch

  • Surrey

    Great for live music

  • Surrey

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wattenden Arms is a charming pub with "excellent and friendly service" and a "relaxed atmosphere." Guests enjoy "delicious" and "well-presented" food, including standout dishes like the "sizzling hot plate steak" and "superb Sunday lunch." The pub offers a delightful mix of classics and unique dishes, making it a "gem" for locals.

47 Reviews

  1. Jan

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had Sunday dinner at 7.45 and were the only ones there at one point. Apparently it was busy at lunchtime. Dinner was very nice and we will be back 😋.
    Wattenden ArmsResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review Jan; yes we stop serving at 7.30pm; it was indeed a busy lunch and then we move in to our weekly quiz at 8pm. We do hope you come back and see us again.

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  2. Dorothy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love visiting here now! It was our first time for breakfast and everything was spot on

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  3. Stefano

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good experience. Food was good and well presented. Staff were amazing.

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  4. Jane

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had breakfast there. Excellent quality and amount of food. Prefer tea in a pot to a cup . Toilets cold!

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  5. Nisha

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience at a local pub. Great service& their lite bites are great for lunch, good vegetarian options!
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 8 January 2025
    So pleased you enjoyed it Nisha. Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review. We look forward to seeing you again.

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  6. Beryl

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and friendly service from the staff. A nice relaxed atmosphere too. All the dishes of food were well presented and tasted delicious! We will be returning to The Wattenden Arms to enjoy their breakfast this Sunday.
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 7 January 2025
    Grateful for the five stars Beryl, we are pleased you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you for breakfast soon.

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  7. Loraine

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Would highly recommend. 2nd time here in a month . Sizzling hot plate steak is amazing! Will definitely be coming back.
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 7 January 2025
    Thank you Loraine - the steak is my favourite too! With best wishes and hope to see you for a 3rd time soon.

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  8. Francis

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a meal out and a drink in a pub. Having the airfield nearby is excellent for a bit of history linked to the pub and for that post-meal walk.
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 7 January 2025
    Grateful for your kind review Francis, we hope to see you again soon.

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  9. P

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A pleasant new experience. Unfortunately the items we chose from the menu were unavailable.

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  10. Debbie

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Family meal here boxing day.Very busy and too much for the staff to cope with for how many people were there.Sadly we had a long wait for our food.Food was adequate but I've had better meals there I think staff were put under too much pressure.Very friendly service though
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 3 January 2025
    Sorry to read this Debbie. We had our usual staffing number on shift. We can only accommodate 36 doners at any one time plus drinkers at the bar; sometimes all our diners arrive at once and that does put pressure on the kitchen but this shouldn't have affected you like this. This isn't our normal standard at all and we are sorry that we have let you down.

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Wattenden Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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–Wed 12:00–15:30 Thu–Sat 10:00–20:30 Sun 09:30–19:30
  • Price
    ÂŁ25 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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