Pub of the Week: The Dog & Bear, Lenham

The Dog & Bear Hotel, situated in the pretty Kentish village of Lenham, combines the friendly welcome of a traditional pub with all the comforts and luxuries of a modern hotel. 

Inside, there is a welcoming bar area and plenty of dining space, making it the ideal stop off whether you’re just popping in for a pint, or looking for somewhere to enjoy lunch with friends.

All dishes at The Dog & Bear are created using seasonal produce from local suppliers wherever possible, and freshly prepared.  Enjoy a sandwich, burger, pub classics such as Spitfire Ale sausage and mash, or something from the chef’s selection, such as Lamb and White Bean Cassoulet. There are vegetarian choices, too, and a menu for younger diners.

On the bar, you’ll find a good choice of cask ales, lager and cider, as well as an excellent wine list.

All 24 en-suite bedrooms provide everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing break, complete with wifi, flat screen TV and little extras like tea and coffee making facilities. Why not treat yourself to the Feature Room, with its beautiful four poster bed?  Throughout January and February, you can take advantage of their ‘Winter Treat’ offer and enjoy a two night stay for two people, plus breakfasts and a three course meal, for just £150 per couple. To find out more click here.

Functions can also be catered for in the dedicated function suite, which benefits from its own bar and patio garden, making it very popular for weddings and conferences, with catering available to suit the occasion.

Close to Leeds Castle and the North Downs, and with a whole host of shopping, walks and sightseeing within easy reach in Ashford, Maidstone and Canterbury, the Dog & Bear is the ideal base for exploring the surrounding Kentish towns and countryside.

For more information, visit the website, find them on Facebook , or call the team on 01622 858 219.