Came to the Dove for a birthday meal, and like all these lovely Kentish 'gastro pubs' the food is fabulous but the service is dire. Walked in and not a hello or hint of enthusiasm from anyone, dispute the pre booking of a 'birthday table' you'd expect a hello at the least.The table was sweetly laid out with a happy... More

We returned to the "Dove", having previoulsy experienced the wonderful hospitality and amazing cuisine provided by the Chef Phillip Macgregor. Our party of three booked a table at the Dove Inn "Restaurant" to celebrate a family birthday We can honestly say that our previous experience was surpassed on our latest visit. We enjoyed an immediate and warm welcome from all... More

I received a tweet about the Beef Daube evening and decided to book a table. I did this by email and received an instant reply confirming my booking. My husband and I arrived and before eating enjoyed a drink in the bar and the atmosphere was buzzing. We were shown our table and our meal was served. The mash was... More

Another excellent one-pot evening! You never cease to amaze us with your cooking Phil. And the atmosphere was really buzzy. Looking forward to the next one. A good evening to say farewell to Will. Our loss is Sandhurst's gain - Good Luck to you in your career. Come and see us again soon.

What a great pub. We popped in on a Friday hoping for lunch, but were told that they were full. The waitress then said that if fancied a drink sitting at the bar, then she would try to get us a table, and a pleasant drink (about 1/2 hour) later, we were seated at a table. Good effort. We decided... More

What a great find The Dove Inn turned out to be. A welcome atmosphere, unpretentious pub restaurant with an affordable lunchtime menu. We indulged ourselves with their Steak and Ale Pie and Oven Baked Cod, which was very good indeed followed by a delicious chocolate brownie with ice cream. We shall definitely return. Well done.

I found myself savouring a pint in a hostelry in the Yorkshire Dales recovering from a day spent walking last summer and happened across a copy of the Good Pub Guide. As Im originally from Kent and a frequent return visitor, to catch up with family, I know that the county doesn't shine brightly on the informal culinary stage. So... More

Have just been for Sunday lunch for Mother's Day. Food was superb, one of the best roasts we've had out for a little while now. Only complaint would be Surprisingly only 2 staff members serving on a busy Mothering Sunday so had a little wait to order, but they were both extremely pleasant. Would definitely recommend and go back soon.

The D in our 2013 A-Z of pubs and restaurants. The Dove at Dargate offers great food in a nice country setting, but for us this was an ok pub and not a dining experience. The setting is a little odd and we were based on the table nearest the bar. The menu suggests a close to fine dinging experience,... More