The Carpenters Arms, Eastling

We passed the Carpenters Arms looking for another pub. I am glad we stopped. Although a bit late for lunch the landlady was welcoming and said she could organise some food. We chose Goats cheese terrine, fish and chips and a cauliflower and Ashmore cheese tart. The cheese terrine was excellent coming with pickled celery and walnuts artfuly arranged with pear sauce on a slate. I am not a fan of food on logs or slates but it was very tasty and was obviously well thought about. The fish and chips were excellent too with a crunchy spicy beer batter, smashed peas and lovely chunky home made chips. The home made cauliflower tart was rich and cheesy with new pots.

The Shepherd Neame beer was also fresh and well kept.

Definately worth a detour and full marks from us.

17 Jun 2012 19:41