The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Name: The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Address: 7-9 High St, Kent, England, United Kingdom, ME20 7AX
Telephone: 01622 885800
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4

4.0

100 Reviews

£26 to £40

Dining Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Situated in the historic village of Aylesford, The Hengist is a modern restaurant and bar, a short walk from the river's edge.

The 16th Century building stands with original features, offering a perfect balance of elegance, heritage and modernity all surrounded by manicured gardens.

The Hengist offers a range of dining options including a casual dining option on the ground floor and two more formal dining rooms upstairs along with outside terrace dining in our gardens.

We offer seasonal 'a la carte and 'set' menus along with a 'Sunday lunch' menu. All of our dishes are freshly made to order with locally sourced ingredients.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Dining Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Tue 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01622 885800
Website
https://www.thehengistrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
7-9 High St, Kent, England ME20 7AX
Neighbourhood
Aylesford
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Cocktail Experience
£45.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Come join us to sample our theatrical cocktails Includes welcome drink and any 4 cocktails from our menu. Watch our cocktails smoke, bubble, sparkle and fire. Enjoy sipping from a bath tub, drinking from a bird cage treasure chest, a beach with edible sand, a book case or even a phone box
Festive Menu
£48.00 - £55.00 per person
Nov 26, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
AVAILABLE FROM 26TH NOVEMBER TO CHRISTMAS EVE 2 COURSES £48pp - 3 COURSES £55pp
New Years Eve 2024
£100.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Our First New Year's Eve Tasting Menu 5 course Tasting menu starting at 5pm. See the new year in with us.

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Great for creative cocktails
Kent
Great for live music
Kent
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar offers a delightful culinary experience with "amazing cocktails" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff," and the "beautiful decor" adds to the overall charm. While some diners mention slower service, the restaurant's ambiance and quality dishes make it a must-visit destination.

100 Reviews

A
Andy
Bath
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant , uniquely decorated - just a shame that service was a little bit slow - we were in restaurant for over 2 hours so did not bother with a dessert
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Danielle
Kent
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Terrifying decor. Nightmarish cocktails. £10 for a slice of Brie on a slice of toast. Raw turkey x 2 meals.
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Pamela
Kent
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A limited menu but several items unavailable. Two of the four starters, one of the six mains and one of the four puddings unavailable. Cashew nut and Miso curry with rice was all cold when it arrived. Disappointing sadly.
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Nicholas
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and staff were excellent. Its the 2nd time we have been recently and will be coming back again very soon.
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Helen
Kent
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed, The Hengist used to be one of my favorite restaurants Since changing hands sadly the service and food have gone down hill I had the fish pie that didn’t have any fish in it and my friend had the curry that was cold…… Such a shame But we won’t be returning 🙁
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miles
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal and extremely friendly service. Nothing was too much trouble and you can see how passionate the owners and staff are. Roast beef was excellent and Fish pie delicious.
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Rhys
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Sunday roast about. Bang on !! every time we’ve been
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Alexandra
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We waited 30 mins to be offered a drink, we then ordered all the food and drinks at once to try and claim back some time as we had a toddler with us. Starters came out at a reasonable time but then took 45 mins to be cleared away. We were repeatedly told our roasts were coming over the span of 20 mins, at this point we had been at the restaurant for two hours and not received a main course. We asked for the bill and left without eating. It’s such a shame as we are locals and had such high hopes for the new opening!
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Michaela
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sunday roast at The Hengist has the perfect balance between comfort and indulgence. The roast lamb was delicious and cooked to perfection, accompanied by golden roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, and rich, flavorful gravy. Seasonal vegetables added a fresh touch. The cocktail menu elevated the experience with expertly crafted drinks that complemented the hearty meal. The cozy yet stylish ambiance made it an ideal setting for a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Service was attentive without being intrusive making the overall experience thoroughly enjoyable. A must-try for roast lovers and cocktail lovers. The espresso Martini and the On The Beach are a must!
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Tracy
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal at the steak night, thank you to Kieron, George and all of the team for a great evening. Service brilliant and food tasty. A lovely bottle of Merlot to go with the steak too. Little George was our waiter and very attentive but not overbearing. Thank you all 😃
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The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is rated 4 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

7-9 High St, Kent, England ME20 7AX

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Aylesford
Hours of Operation
Tue 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Dining Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.thehengistrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
01622 885800

The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Cocktail Experience

Festive Menu

New Years Eve 2024

Menu

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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