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Fields, Allington, Maidstone
Maidstone
ME16 0LS
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about Fields
As mentioned below this is a Marston’s pub which feels very artificial from the moment you arrive, mainly due to the electric car charging points in the car park, garishly coloured children’s play apparatus and astroturf ‘lawn’ at the front. There is a covered smoking area and seating at the front, but the traffic noise means it’s not a terribly enjoyable place to sit. There are gaming machines and TV screens inside, dog treats on the bar and the usual table seating arrangements making it primarily aimed at diners. The young staff were sort of trying to be helpful but were quite disrespectful in effect. Hobgoblin Gold was the solitary cask ale on, the other two handpumps being dry and unclipped. The keg range was Estrella, San Miguel, Cruzcampo, Inch’s Riverside Cider, Old Mout, Moretti, Carlsberg and Guinness. A convenient stop on the A20, but not a destination of choice, and I wouldn’t bother coming here for an evening’s drinking.
On 18th May 2026
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3780 recommendations about 3740 pubs]
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Fields
This new-build Marston's pub / restaurant was called The Poppy Fields when I last visited nine years ago, but little else seems to have changed. Numerous dining areas in an overall 'L'-shape with the usual semi-modern furniture and generally light decor, with some plainer seating near the bar for those just stopping by for a drink. Children's play area and patio / grass beer garden. Rotisserie sub-brand menu. Pedigree (£5.55) and Wainwright Gold being served from two of the three handpumps.
On 16th April 2026
- rating: 6
[User has posted 9165 recommendations about 9165 pubs]
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Steve Stone left this review about Fields
Goes through good and bad phases. Currently going through a terrible spell. Reports on the local Facebook group of sewer smell, rude staff, not being allowed to buy even just a drink. Shame, as I’ve never had a bad meal. Maybe it will bounce back again, but if you want a pub experience look elsewhere for now.
On 10th April 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 27 recommendations about 27 pubs]