The Poacher & Partridge

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Breaking Comedy news…. Lonestar Comedy and Elite Pubs are delighted to announce that they are joining together to promote professional comedy nights across the Elite estate of high quality pubs in Kent. This brings new comedy nights to:
The Dirty Habit- Hollingbourne - Friday 5th October, 8pm... The Vineyard - Lamberhurst - Friday 2nd November, 8.30pm The Great House- Hawkhurst - Friday 19th October, 8.30pm Junipers – Maidstone - Thursday 18th October, 8pm Poacher and Partridge – Tonbridge - Friday 9th November, 8pm Potting Shed – Langley - Friday 18th october, 8pm Farmhouse – West Malling - Friday 5th October, 8pm
Details of all the venues and gigs can be found at www.lonestarcomedy.co.uk or www.elitepubs.com Entry price is £10 per person and customers attending the events receive a 25% discount on meals taken before the comedy starts.
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Our cocktail masterclass hosted by our Bar Manager. Come and learn about the wonderful art of mixology.
£25 per person, including 3 cocktails . Limited spaces! Book early to avoid disappointment.
From 7pm
... Pre payment required at booking time
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Make time for friends & family & get together! Our new selection of party menus are seasonal, on trend & can be ordered on the day - up to 20 guests. From a 2 course midweek to a celebrating feast, or a family Sunday roast sharing menu, the choice is yours.... Step out the every day & get in touch with Becks on 07712 265655, or email eventsupport@elitepubs.com http://ow.ly/4zrm30lcsFg

This Saturday, free concert, Madness tribute band from 7 pm at The Gun, near Heathfield!

Live music in the garden this Sunday at 5pm, with Jason Lines

Ivo has just been interviewed on BBC radio 2, as we have uploaded our events! Funny... literally!

Ivo Graham
Apologetic Eton and Oxford alumnus Ivo started stand-up in 2009 at the age of eighteen and eight months later became the youngest ever winner of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny award for new acts at the Edinburgh Fringe. This led the following year to nominations for Chortle Best Newcomer and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, and performances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival and the Hollywood Fringe. Since leaving university in 2012 he has bec...ome a regular fixture in the clubs and theatres of the UK comedy circuit, with a gauche charm and crafty, self-aware wit which has proved a hit with audiences of all ages, and led to appearances on BBC3’s Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, Comedy Central’s Live at the Comedy Store, and various shows on BBC Radio 4, Five Live, and XFM. His two solo hours, 2013’s Binoculars and 2014’s Bow Ties & Johnnies, had sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre, and received a clutch of four and five star reviews, the latter described by the Evening Standard as ‘a joyous show… if you like your comedy with long words and beautiful linguistic flourishes, buy a ticket immediately.’ Most recently he has appeared on both Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week.
£10 per person We will be offering 25% off food before the event for all ticket holders
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We have a few spaces left for this event on Thursday!

Dancing Queen!

If you haven’t heard any ABBA today... there it is!

Our late night entertainment venue in Maidstone town center!

We will be giving the you the opportunity every month to win a 2 course lunch or dinner. Visit the pub, tag us on social media & send us your photos to events@elitepubs.com May the best shot win the prize! The results will be published in our monthly e-letters. Sign up here : https://www.elitepubs.com/the-poacher-and -partridge

The movie is coming out, so are we! ABBA REVIVAL this Friday, voted best tribute band 4 years in a row!
Car parking : We have very limited space for parking. Due to the large number of people that are expected at the venue and the impact that everyone trying to park has on the local community, we would kindly request that... you car share, take a taxi or walk. Many thanks for your co-operation.
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Our summer menus have now been tried & tested - someone had to do it!- We hope you enjoy our selection of freshly cooked food in harmony with the seasons, all year round... http://ow.ly/PiFn30kWAUS

A lovely message from Nicky at Compaid: On behalf of everyone at Compaid I would like to thank you and all the staff at Elite pubs for their support in our Summer Raffle.
Your kind donation of a voucher towards a meal at the Poacher and Partridge was very popular and helped us to raise an amazing £320 which will enable us to continue our work with disabled, elderly and vulnerable people around Kent.

Have a glass of Pimm's on us during Wimbledon!
To redeem your voucher, click on the link below:
TO THE CUSTOMER: 18+ only. This coupon will be redeemed for 1 (one) free glass of PIMMS at participating Elite Pubs in the UK only*. The coupon must be redeemed within 1 (one) week of downloading coupon & must be redeemed between 08/07/2018 - 15/07/2018
... http://ow.ly/bVP930kPKA9
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Wonderful staff. Nothing too much trouble! Fab food. Can recommend the lobster

We LOVE the Poacher! Fantastic location the garden bar has made it even better, although at Christmas its soo cosy and lovely in the main bar and restaurant too! AMAZING gin cocktails superb wine and 100% best fish n chips I've ever had.....all the staff are soo friendly and lovely and go out of their way, sometimes under HUGE pressure as they are generally always busy!! Highly recommend

Visited today for lunch in the garden, food was perfect, garden and service were superb, the deck chairs are a great idea

Very good venue Whith lots of fun ideas for a great evening out .Brilliant burger shack and bowls for the dogs Fed from a barrel of water .

We went to the ABBA night fantastic .

Good parking and a warm welcome awaits all

The food is delicious and lovely service. Indoor or outdoor seating is to your choice and weather. You will enjoy a wonderful gastro �

Loved the food, drinks and band. Great garden pizza station and burger shack. Hidden gem. Will revisit ASAP. Wish it was my local.

I’m never disappointed when I go to the P&P. My friend had the goats cheese salad and said it was the best salad she’d ever had! The pub is beautiful inside, welcoming, well decorated, a big space which also manages to feel cosy. Our go to venue for any special occasion.

I live fairly close to this establishment but have never been there. Was recommended to try on a Saturday lunch with my daughter and mother in law. We got there just after 12 and it was already busy. We wee asked if we’d booked and we hadn’t but managed to get a table. Half an hour later both the restaurant and bar was full!

I had the pizza, I’m a Pizza addict and loved that you could see the open oven. I have to say it was THE best pizza I have ever had. My mother in law had a starter as her appetite is small but she was totally full. My daughter loves fish and chips and rather than a kiddies menu, this was a proper little fish!! My husband had a sandwich and chips and on pinching a chop, we both agreed they were amazing! Staff were attentive even when it was so busy. I feel we will be regulars from now on with a taxi as the wine rack looked amazing!!

Had my birthday dinner here, food was fantastic and staff were lovely, will definitely be back soon xx

Friendly great food fantastic views. I live in London and I definitely will be back.

Food is great, really good size beer garden and swings for the kids. The garden burgers shack is also open now.

First time yesterday lunch time and that good I went back in the afternoon , lovely and airy great food and wine , definitely going back

Excellent food, good atmosphere, friendly service and pleasant location. Slightly more expensive than average but worth it for the quality of food.

6 of us had the Christmas lunch menu on Wednesday. Staff had already put out little place names with food choices on so no need to try and remember! Lovely menu, my superfood salad, cod and chocolate marquise all delicious. The icing on the cake, only £20 a head for food, excellent value for money.

My husband booked a table for my birthday meal for 5.30 pm. On arrival we were chastised because he hadn't mentioned we needed space for a toddler and a babe in arms. It was not a great welcome to be honest, although the restaurant was empty and we said we didn't mind eating outside.

Having said that we had a very nice meal and the waitress was lovely.

The food was excellent with a very nice garden to sit out in and a good play area for the children.

I'm sure we will visit again but maybe will make use of the burger bar and garden.

My husband and I have visited The Poacher and Partridge a lot recently. It is lovely to sit in the garden and have drinks after work; they have a nice gin/cocktail/wine list. The food is great (they offer vegan options too, which is a bonus for me personally).



The staff are always friendly and there is generally a really nice atmosphere around the place.



The venue is dog friendly and they provide lots of water bowls too.



We are a fan of the burger shack however, I had the veggie burger which was a little dry if I were to be picky. Having said that, my partner had the beef burger and he said it was one of the best he has ever had.



We will definitely be visiting a lot more!

The staff were friendly and attentive, in general the food was very tasty. BUT (our only criticism) we were disappointed that the vegetable crisps that come with one dish are literally those vegetable crisps you can buy as a snack, and the salad looked and tasted like it had come out of a packet too.

Also, sauces like mayonnaise and mustard were bought to the table in their bottles rather than dishes. A small detail but it took the edge off somehow.

Generally okay, but not wowed, given it’s reputation.

Booked an early dinner for my daughter's 30th back in June. Considering we spent around £400, staff were uninterested in us and service was lacklustre! (Apart from the 1st waitress we had but she must of finished shift within 30mins). Lots of staff standing around chatting, tables outside uncleared and food average!! To top it all, they don't bother to answer emails through their website! Go elsewhere there are plenty of other restaurants in and around Tonbridge who serve better food and provide better customer service! Thoroughly disappointed.

Been a few times in the past and been fine, but today was a joke. Separate queues for food & drink?! Granted a busy day but made it double hard work for themselves not to mention many, many unhappy customers, not helped by attitudes of bar staff who were far less than helpful. In serious need of re-management or more staff. Did not work at all. Outside table service could have avoided the whole shambolic experience. Shame as is a lovely pub and beautiful location. Would avoid going on a warm sunny day again.

Wonderful staff. Nothing too much trouble! Fab food. Can recommend the lobster

We LOVE the Poacher! Fantastic location the garden bar has made it even better, although at Christmas its soo cosy and lovely in the main bar and restaurant too! AMAZING gin cocktails superb wine and 100% best fish n chips I've ever had.....all the staff are soo friendly and lovely and go out of their way, sometimes under HUGE pressure as they are generally always busy!! Highly recommend

Visited today for lunch in the garden, food was perfect, garden and service were superb, the deck chairs are a great idea

Very good venue Whith lots of fun ideas for a great evening out .Brilliant burger shack and bowls for the dogs Fed from a barrel of water .

We went to the ABBA night fantastic .

Good parking and a warm welcome awaits all

The food is delicious and lovely service. Indoor or outdoor seating is to your choice and weather. You will enjoy a wonderful gastro �

Loved the food, drinks and band. Great garden pizza station and burger shack. Hidden gem. Will revisit ASAP. Wish it was my local.

I’m never disappointed when I go to the P&P. My friend had the goats cheese salad and said it was the best salad she’d ever had! The pub is beautiful inside, welcoming, well decorated, a big space which also manages to feel cosy. Our go to venue for any special occasion.

I live fairly close to this establishment but have never been there. Was recommended to try on a Saturday lunch with my daughter and mother in law. We got there just after 12 and it was already busy. We wee asked if we’d booked and we hadn’t but managed to get a table. Half an hour later both the restaurant and bar was full!

I had the pizza, I’m a Pizza addict and loved that you could see the open oven. I have to say it was THE best pizza I have ever had. My mother in law had a starter as her appetite is small but she was totally full. My daughter loves fish and chips and rather than a kiddies menu, this was a proper little fish!! My husband had a sandwich and chips and on pinching a chop, we both agreed they were amazing! Staff were attentive even when it was so busy. I feel we will be regulars from now on with a taxi as the wine rack looked amazing!!

Had my birthday dinner here, food was fantastic and staff were lovely, will definitely be back soon xx

Friendly great food fantastic views. I live in London and I definitely will be back.

Food is great, really good size beer garden and swings for the kids. The garden burgers shack is also open now.

First time yesterday lunch time and that good I went back in the afternoon , lovely and airy great food and wine , definitely going back

Excellent food, good atmosphere, friendly service and pleasant location. Slightly more expensive than average but worth it for the quality of food.

6 of us had the Christmas lunch menu on Wednesday. Staff had already put out little place names with food choices on so no need to try and remember! Lovely menu, my superfood salad, cod and chocolate marquise all delicious. The icing on the cake, only £20 a head for food, excellent value for money.

My husband booked a table for my birthday meal for 5.30 pm. On arrival we were chastised because he hadn't mentioned we needed space for a toddler and a babe in arms. It was not a great welcome to be honest, although the restaurant was empty and we said we didn't mind eating outside.

Having said that we had a very nice meal and the waitress was lovely.

The food was excellent with a very nice garden to sit out in and a good play area for the children.

I'm sure we will visit again but maybe will make use of the burger bar and garden.

My husband and I have visited The Poacher and Partridge a lot recently. It is lovely to sit in the garden and have drinks after work; they have a nice gin/cocktail/wine list. The food is great (they offer vegan options too, which is a bonus for me personally).



The staff are always friendly and there is generally a really nice atmosphere around the place.



The venue is dog friendly and they provide lots of water bowls too.



We are a fan of the burger shack however, I had the veggie burger which was a little dry if I were to be picky. Having said that, my partner had the beef burger and he said it was one of the best he has ever had.



We will definitely be visiting a lot more!

The staff were friendly and attentive, in general the food was very tasty. BUT (our only criticism) we were disappointed that the vegetable crisps that come with one dish are literally those vegetable crisps you can buy as a snack, and the salad looked and tasted like it had come out of a packet too.

Also, sauces like mayonnaise and mustard were bought to the table in their bottles rather than dishes. A small detail but it took the edge off somehow.

Generally okay, but not wowed, given it’s reputation.

Booked an early dinner for my daughter's 30th back in June. Considering we spent around £400, staff were uninterested in us and service was lacklustre! (Apart from the 1st waitress we had but she must of finished shift within 30mins). Lots of staff standing around chatting, tables outside uncleared and food average!! To top it all, they don't bother to answer emails through their website! Go elsewhere there are plenty of other restaurants in and around Tonbridge who serve better food and provide better customer service! Thoroughly disappointed.

Been a few times in the past and been fine, but today was a joke. Separate queues for food & drink?! Granted a busy day but made it double hard work for themselves not to mention many, many unhappy customers, not helped by attitudes of bar staff who were far less than helpful. In serious need of re-management or more staff. Did not work at all. Outside table service could have avoided the whole shambolic experience. Shame as is a lovely pub and beautiful location. Would avoid going on a warm sunny day again.

Wonderful staff. Nothing too much trouble! Fab food. Can recommend the lobster

We LOVE the Poacher! Fantastic location the garden bar has made it even better, although at Christmas its soo cosy and lovely in the main bar and restaurant too! AMAZING gin cocktails superb wine and 100% best fish n chips I've ever had.....all the staff are soo friendly and lovely and go out of their way, sometimes under HUGE pressure as they are generally always busy!! Highly recommend

Visited today for lunch in the garden, food was perfect, garden and service were superb, the deck chairs are a great idea

Very good venue Whith lots of fun ideas for a great evening out .Brilliant burger shack and bowls for the dogs Fed from a barrel of water .

We went to the ABBA night fantastic .

Good parking and a warm welcome awaits all

The food is delicious and lovely service. Indoor or outdoor seating is to your choice and weather. You will enjoy a wonderful gastro �

Loved the food, drinks and band. Great garden pizza station and burger shack. Hidden gem. Will revisit ASAP. Wish it was my local.

I’m never disappointed when I go to the P&P. My friend had the goats cheese salad and said it was the best salad she’d ever had! The pub is beautiful inside, welcoming, well decorated, a big space which also manages to feel cosy. Our go to venue for any special occasion.

I live fairly close to this establishment but have never been there. Was recommended to try on a Saturday lunch with my daughter and mother in law. We got there just after 12 and it was already busy. We wee asked if we’d booked and we hadn’t but managed to get a table. Half an hour later both the restaurant and bar was full!

I had the pizza, I’m a Pizza addict and loved that you could see the open oven. I have to say it was THE best pizza I have ever had. My mother in law had a starter as her appetite is small but she was totally full. My daughter loves fish and chips and rather than a kiddies menu, this was a proper little fish!! My husband had a sandwich and chips and on pinching a chop, we both agreed they were amazing! Staff were attentive even when it was so busy. I feel we will be regulars from now on with a taxi as the wine rack looked amazing!!

Had my birthday dinner here, food was fantastic and staff were lovely, will definitely be back soon xx

Friendly great food fantastic views. I live in London and I definitely will be back.

Food is great, really good size beer garden and swings for the kids. The garden burgers shack is also open now.

First time yesterday lunch time and that good I went back in the afternoon , lovely and airy great food and wine , definitely going back

Excellent food, good atmosphere, friendly service and pleasant location. Slightly more expensive than average but worth it for the quality of food.

6 of us had the Christmas lunch menu on Wednesday. Staff had already put out little place names with food choices on so no need to try and remember! Lovely menu, my superfood salad, cod and chocolate marquise all delicious. The icing on the cake, only £20 a head for food, excellent value for money.

My husband booked a table for my birthday meal for 5.30 pm. On arrival we were chastised because he hadn't mentioned we needed space for a toddler and a babe in arms. It was not a great welcome to be honest, although the restaurant was empty and we said we didn't mind eating outside.

Having said that we had a very nice meal and the waitress was lovely.

The food was excellent with a very nice garden to sit out in and a good play area for the children.

I'm sure we will visit again but maybe will make use of the burger bar and garden.

My husband and I have visited The Poacher and Partridge a lot recently. It is lovely to sit in the garden and have drinks after work; they have a nice gin/cocktail/wine list. The food is great (they offer vegan options too, which is a bonus for me personally).



The staff are always friendly and there is generally a really nice atmosphere around the place.



The venue is dog friendly and they provide lots of water bowls too.



We are a fan of the burger shack however, I had the veggie burger which was a little dry if I were to be picky. Having said that, my partner had the beef burger and he said it was one of the best he has ever had.



We will definitely be visiting a lot more!

The staff were friendly and attentive, in general the food was very tasty. BUT (our only criticism) we were disappointed that the vegetable crisps that come with one dish are literally those vegetable crisps you can buy as a snack, and the salad looked and tasted like it had come out of a packet too.

Also, sauces like mayonnaise and mustard were bought to the table in their bottles rather than dishes. A small detail but it took the edge off somehow.

Generally okay, but not wowed, given it’s reputation.

Booked an early dinner for my daughter's 30th back in June. Considering we spent around £400, staff were uninterested in us and service was lacklustre! (Apart from the 1st waitress we had but she must of finished shift within 30mins). Lots of staff standing around chatting, tables outside uncleared and food average!! To top it all, they don't bother to answer emails through their website! Go elsewhere there are plenty of other restaurants in and around Tonbridge who serve better food and provide better customer service! Thoroughly disappointed.

Been a few times in the past and been fine, but today was a joke. Separate queues for food & drink?! Granted a busy day but made it double hard work for themselves not to mention many, many unhappy customers, not helped by attitudes of bar staff who were far less than helpful. In serious need of re-management or more staff. Did not work at all. Outside table service could have avoided the whole shambolic experience. Shame as is a lovely pub and beautiful location. Would avoid going on a warm sunny day again.