The Kentish Hare

02/11/2026

🏆🎉 57TH IN THE UK! AND WE COULDN’T BE PROUDER! 🎉🏆

🍽️ THE KENTISH HARE – OFFICIALLY ONE OF BRITAIN’S TOP 100 GASTROPUBS! 🍷

WOW! What an incredible achievement! ❤️

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that The Kentish Hare has been ranked NUMBER 57 in The Good Food Guide’s Top 100 British Pubs! 🇬🇧🏆

For us, great food is about so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s about passion, exceptional ingredients, wonderful w**es, warm hospitality and creating those special moments that bring people together. 🥂✨

This recognition is a huge testament to our incredibly talented kitchen and front-of-house teams, who pour their hearts into everything they do.

And to our wonderful customers – THANK YOU! ❤️ You’re the reason we love what we do!

🥂 NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO EXPERIENCE WHAT ALL THE EXCITEMENT IS ABOUT!

Whether it’s a leisurely lunch, a delicious dinner, a glass of something special at the bar or a fabulous Sunday roast, we would love to welcome you.

🍽️ Exceptional food
🍷 Beautiful w**es & drinks
❤️ Warm, welcoming hospitality
🏆 Officially one of Britain’s very best gastropubs!

57TH IN THE COUNTRY… RIGHT HERE IN BIDBOROUGH, KENT!

📲 Tables are waiting, memories are waiting to be made, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

👉 BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY and discover why The Kentish Hare is one of Britain’s Top 100!

02/11/2026

🚨🏆 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! WE NEED YOU! 🏆🚨

❤️ ONE PUB. ONE INCREDIBLE TEAM. ONE FINAL PUSH! ❤️

Today is the FINAL DAY to vote for The Kentish Hare in The Staff Canteen Awards 2026 – Gastropub of the Year! 🍽️🥂

We are incredibly proud to have been nominated, but we couldn’t have got this far without YOU – our wonderful customers, friends and supporters. ❤️

Every plate we serve, every warm welcome and every memorable visit is made possible by our passionate team and the amazing people who walk through our doors.

Now we’re asking for one little favour…

🙏 PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO VOTE FOR US!

Your vote could make all the difference, and it would mean the absolute world to our entire team.

⏰ VOTING CLOSES TODAY – MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER!

🏆 Let’s bring Gastropub of the Year home to Bidborough!

❤️ Vote today, share this post and help us spread the word!

THANK YOU for being part of our journey. We couldn’t do it without you! 🥂

02/11/2026

🥂✨ A PROUD MOMENT FOR THE KENTISH HARE! ✨🥂

We’re absolutely thrilled to be recognised in The Good Food Guide’s Britain’s 100 Best Pubs 2026! ❤️

Today we’re celebrating our passion for incredible food, wonderful hospitality and the people who make it all worthwhile — YOU! 🥰

To our amazing team, loyal locals and every customer who walks through our doors… THANK YOU! ❤️

What a privilege to be recognised alongside some of Britain’s finest pubs! 🍾

Here’s to great food, great company and making memories together! 🥂

02/11/2026

🍾✨ A VERY PROUD MOMENT FOR THE KENTISH HARE! ✨🍾

Today is all about celebrating something very special! ❤️

We are absolutely delighted to be part of The Good Food Guide’s Britain’s 100 Best Pubs 2026 celebrations, alongside so many incredible pubs that share our passion for wonderful food, warm hospitality and bringing people together. 🥂

But today, more than anything, we want to say THANK YOU! ❤️

To our wonderful customers, our loyal locals, those who travel to visit us and everyone who has supported The Kentish Hare over the years — you are the heart of everything we do.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such a beautiful pub in the heart of Bidborough, where we can share our love of food, celebrate fantastic local produce and create a welcoming place for friends, families and our community to come together.

For us, a great pub has always been about so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s about the people, the atmosphere, the laughter, the conversations and those special moments shared around a table. 🥰

Of course, none of this would be possible without our amazing team, whose hard work, dedication and genuine passion shine through every single day.

✨ To be recognised alongside some of Britain’s finest pubs is a tremendous honour, and one we’re incredibly proud to share with YOU!

We’re looking forward to celebrating with so many other passionate people in our industry today.

From all of us at The Kentish Hare, thank you for being part of our story. ❤️

🥂 Here’s to wonderful food, wonderful people and many more memories made together!

30/10/2026

🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT? WE’LL TAKE A TABLE FOR TWO! 🍷🍽️

Love Halloween… but not quite ready for the 47th knock at the door? 😂🚪

This Halloween weekend, why not leave the sweets to the trick-or-treaters and TREAT YOURSELF instead? 🥂✨

Swap the doorbell for a cosy country pub, the spooky surprises for fabulous food, and the endless cries of “TRICK OR TREAT!” for the much more appealing… “Would you like another glass of w**e?” 🍷😍

At The Kentish Hare, the only frightening thing is how difficult it is to resist our desserts! 👻🍰

🔥 Roaring fires, a warm welcome, delicious seasonal food and a perfectly poured drink… sounds like our kind of Halloween!

🎃 Whether you’re hiding from the trick-or-treaters or simply looking for an excuse to escape the house, we’ve got just the place!

🍷 LESS BOO… MORE BREW (OR A GLASS OF RED!) 😂

📲 Book your Halloween weekend table at The Kentish Hare and let us do the treating! ❤️

30/10/2026

🏆🍾 ANOTHER INCREDIBLE REASON TO CELEBRATE AT THE KENTISH HARE! 🍾🏆

BRITAIN’S 100 BEST PUBS – THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2026! 🇬🇧✨

What an incredible few weeks it’s been for The Kentish Hare! ❤️

We are absolutely delighted to be recognised in connection with The Good Food Guide’s Britain’s 100 Best Pubs 2026!

For us, a truly wonderful pub is about so much more than delicious food. It’s about the people, the atmosphere, the warm welcomes, the laughter and those special moments shared around the table. 🥂

Behind it all is our amazing team, whose passion, dedication and hard work make The Kentish Hare the special place it is.

And of course, our wonderful customers. ❤️

Whether you’re joining us for a glass of w**e, a relaxed lunch, a delicious Sunday roast or a special evening out, YOU are at the heart of everything we do.

To be recognised alongside some of Britain’s finest pubs is something we’re incredibly proud of.

A huge thank you to our entire team and everyone who continues to support us.

🍽️ Haven’t visited us yet? We’d love to welcome you!

Come and discover what makes The Kentish Hare so special. Beautiful food, a relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome are waiting for you.

❤️ Here’s to our team, our customers and many more wonderful moments together!

29/10/2026

Scheduled electric works today in the village 😬
Back open this evening

28/10/2026

🏆✨ WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED ✨🏆

THE KENTISH HARE – GASTROPUB OF THE YEAR 2026! 🍽️🥂

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that The Kentish Hare has been named a FINALIST for Gastropub of the Year in The Staff Canteen Awards 2026! 🎉

What an incredible achievement, and one that means so much to every single member of our team. ❤️

Behind every beautiful plate of food, every warm welcome and every memorable dining experience is a team of passionate, hardworking people who genuinely love what they do.

But this recognition isn’t just about us. It’s about YOU, our wonderful customers! 🥰

Every time you walk through our doors, whether it’s for a relaxed drink, a delicious Sunday roast, a special celebration or an evening with friends, you become part of what makes The Kentish Hare so special.

We couldn’t be prouder of our team, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your continued love and support.

🏆 NOW WE NEED YOUR VOTES! 🏆

If you’ve enjoyed your time with us, we’d be absolutely delighted if you could spare a moment to vote for The Kentish Hare.

🗳️ VOTE HERE:
https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/gastropub-of-the-year/nominations #/

Voting closes Monday 2nd November!

From all of us at The Kentish Hare, THANK YOU! ❤️

Here’s to wonderful food, amazing people and creating many more special memories together! 🥂

28/10/2026

🏆✨ WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED ! ✨🏆

THE KENTISH HARE – GASTROPUB OF THE YEAR 2026! 🍽️🥂

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that The Kentish Hare has been named a FINALIST for Gastropub of the Year in The Staff Canteen Awards 2026! 🎉

What an incredible achievement, and one that means so much to every single member of our team. ❤️

Behind every beautiful plate of food, every warm welcome and every memorable dining experience is a team of passionate, hardworking people who genuinely love what they do.

But this recognition isn’t just about us. It’s about YOU, our wonderful customers! 🥰

Every time you walk through our doors, whether it’s for a relaxed drink, a delicious Sunday roast, a special celebration or an evening with friends, you become part of what makes The Kentish Hare so special.

We couldn’t be prouder of our team, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your continued love and support.

🏆 NOW WE NEED YOUR VOTES! 🏆

If you’ve enjoyed your time with us, we’d be absolutely delighted if you could spare a moment to vote for The Kentish Hare.

🗳️ VOTE HERE:
https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/gastropub-of-the-year/nominations #/

Voting closes Monday 2nd November!

From all of us at The Kentish Hare, THANK YOU! ❤️

Here’s to wonderful food, amazing people and creating many more special memories together! 🥂

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