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Kentish Hare, Bidborough

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95 Bidborough Ridge, Bidborough, TN3 0XB (View on Google Map)
(01892) 525709
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Formerly a failing Enterprise Inns pub the Hare & Hounds, now thankfully under local private ownership and totally refurbished to a high standard, re-opening as the Kentish Hare in May 2014. Although food orientated with chefs Chris and James Tanner prominent, the casual drinker is well catered for in the smart public bar or attractive patio-garden complete with pergola and parasols. A serene atmosphere is created internally in the snug and restaurant associated bars using muted tones, and interesting monochrome photos of bygone Bidborough adorn the walls. Unusual chrome-style hand pumps dispense "Kentish Hare" - a house beer brewed by Tonbridge Brewery, supplemented by a Tonbridge Brewery guest ale. Staff are smartly-dressed and attentive. Current Sunday hours may vary according to demand in future. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hare & Hounds
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells District (B)
Last updated
07/10/2024
Last surveyed
01/05/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TTW/5
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Tonbridge - Traditional Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Tonbridge - Traditional Ale
Tonbridge - Kentish Hare - House Beer Tonbridge - Traditional Ale Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted twice.
Tonbridge - Traditional Ale
Tonbridge - Kentish Hare - House Beer
(Tonbridge - Traditional Ale)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Kentish Hare, Bidborough.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Tonbridge (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Not Mon & Tues
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sun, Mon & Tues
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In public bar and garden
Newspapers Newspapers
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Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
233, 237

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