The Ringlestone Inn, Maidstone

A 16th Century country inn, with a lot of stories told about it. It is well known in popular tales for the tenancy of Dora and Florence Dawkins who had previously run a pub near West Malling airfield and were a great source of morale for WW2 fighter pilots stationed there. It was first licensed in 1851 but the building is much older. Previously a Fremlins house,. it's now owned by Shephard and Neame. The floors are brick, there are some centuries-old bits of furniture, there are inglenooks and woodburners,and there are 3 main bar areas. There is a car park, and if you don't know the area well you will need a map or SATNAV to find the pub. I had Early Bird and Spitfire on this occasion, both in excellent condition. Food is available, and the sometimes do theme nights. They sometimes arrange B&B with a farmhouse opposite. Well worth finding for a meal, a few beers or an intimate night out.