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Papermakers Arms, Sevenoaks, Kent

Papermakers Arms

4.4
4.4
827 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Papermakers Arms is a country pub oozing rural charm & rustic character, set in the picturesque village of Plaxtol. Offering the finest British food locally sourced (wherever possible) from quality suppliers, this impressive destination pub serves the heart of the community as well as visitors from further afield. The seasonal menus are complemented by carefully selected cask ales, a superior list of fine wines & an extensive gin menu many of which are produced locally.

Come along & enjoy one of Kent’s best kept secrets! You will find us nestled in Plaxtol village, close to the incredible National Trust's Ightham Mote. Enjoy a wonderful meal on our south-facing terrace or by our log fire in the winter. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

LATEST NEWS
* Happy Hour* Every Friday 4-6pm
*LIVE MUSIC & HOG ROAST* Sunday 30th April from 5:30

Please refer to our website for full details!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01732 810407
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 827 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papermakers Arms offers a warm ambiance with "excellent, friendly service" and a cozy restaurant area. The menu features delicious, well-prepared dishes with standout Sunday roasts and "tasty starters." While some recent visits noted inconsistent quality, the staff remains welcoming and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience.

827 Reviews
  1. Lindsay

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening. Fantastic service by Alice., friendly, efficient and extremely attentive. Sea bream was delicious.

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  2. Christine

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, attention to dietary requirements. Friendly staff. Pleasant decor. Good outside space weather permitting.

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  3. Heather

    Kent

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely menu and very tasty food - well the mains at least. Staff were brilliant - very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Only slight downside was the desserts. We had three different ones and none of them were particularly nice. Grainy cheesecake, bubbly brownie (weird texture) and cold rice pudding. That was just weird. Surprising considering the quality of the mains which were all delicious.

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  4. DEEB

    Kent

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious sunday roast . Walked around Plaxtol then finished off with delicious lunch . Larkins local beer was very well liked by hubby . I had beetroot and sweetpotato wellington - delicious . Nice size portions

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  5. Claire

    West Sussex

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The room is lovely as were the staff . Unfortunately the food was not great . Husband and friend chose a roast and quite honestly their plates were sparse!!! 3 measley potatoes 1 carrot 1 parsnip and even the meat wasn’t great I felt embarrassed as had told friend how good the food at this place was!! I had the spinach and leek lasagne as did my daughter which was fine it comes with few slices of garlic bread but would have preferred a salad as an option , Limited stater choice and don’t get the soup it’s in such a shallow bowl!!!

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  6. karen

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Great evening with excellent, friendly service.

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  7. Jazzy

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food - great Sunday roast! We loved the “Blooming Onion” starter, it was delicious and very creative. Staff were friendly and attentive. Shame they ran out of the Apple Crumble!

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  8. Marian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a quiet day so the pub was very comfortable. Service was just right and the food excellent. The very large portion of apple crumble and custard was delicious but defeated us!

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  9. COLIN

    Kent

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are fans of The Papermakers but were disappointed on this occasion. Although required to commit to a no-show charge, I do not feel the business met its side of the bargain. We did not take long to finalise our order but by just after 7.15pm the top 3 choices were exhausted and off the menu. Last resort for me was the fish and chips but sorry to say the fish was overdone, the batter hard and dark brown and the fish inside was dry. We will return but probably better outside peak demand periods.

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  10. Beth

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely Sunday roast at The Papermakers Arms. Thank you!

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Papermakers Arms is rated 4.4 stars by 827 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Papermakers Arms

Papermakers Arms, The Street, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0QJ

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Sevenoaks
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car Park
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer Garden, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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