Hop Pole Inn, Nettlestead Green, Maidstone

I visited this pub for Sunday Lunch and was absolutely disgusted. When we entered the pub I went to the bar and was asked if I had booked, I said I had. the bar maid then went on to chat to other people at the bar and her colleagues behind the bar, leaving me for nearly 10 minutes before I had to ask if we should just go and sit ourselves down somewhere. We were eventually lead to the conservatory. The tables we had were old and stained and I would liken them to something that had been in the back room of a village hall for the past 10 years. We had to swap 3 chairs with ones from other tables as they were broken and the ones we were left with sank in the middle when you sat on them. The floor was filthy. The carvery tasted "ok" but, just as we sat down with our food, we were informed by a waitress that they had run out of yorkshire puddings (bear in mind this was only 1pm) and if were wanted some they would be about 15 minutes! I would not recommend this pub to ANYONE. Such a shame as it used to be lovely

We visited this excellent pub this Sunday, with a large group of friends, and I can only say I'm very glad we booked! It was fantastic, and I'm not surprised it was so busy. The food was excellent, the service was excellent. Well done - we will definitely come back again.

I visited The Hop Pole with my family for a meal and found a real gem and will be returning. Cant wait to revisit again, especially in the summer. It has a great garden for children and a picturesque view. The food was great value for money and the carvery seemed to be very popular. The staff are friendly and the surroundings are warm and welcoming, very fresh and clean. I recommend this pub for couples or families. I would recommend to book a head as it can be very busy. thought i would add the number as its not in the address. 01622 816916.I hope your visit will be as enjoyable as mine.

What a wonderful experience,the landlord,Byron,is a warm and friendly host,a really family orientatedatmosphere,the food is amongst the finest i or my wife have had in a very long time,a lovely setting in the 'Garden Of England'.