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US$5 - US$27
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We were a party of 20, the team were so accommodating, and worked out the best way for us to all be seated. We went on a Sunday so had the roast which was delicious. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, and great food!!!!!! Would really recommend

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Warm and welcoming staff, excellent food and drinks. I felt at home from the moment I walked in. Can’t wait to return!!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We live locally and we're looking for a new pub to meet in, for our Sunday afternoon drinks. So, we decided to try the Lantern. What a mistake. No welcome when we entered (4 of us) when trying to order, most of our initial requests...were met with, "We don't have it or just run out". Atmosphere 0, the Guy behind the bar was more interested in their cat which was sitting on the bar !! There were 2girls who tried to help but were asked to carry on with thier duties by the manager/ owner, and once we received our drinks they were very expensive compared to ALL the other local hostelries. A couple of ladies walked in asked for a menu and after some time left as they had been totally ignored !!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

What an odd experience! Originally treated like I wasn't expected to be there to essentially forgotten about..in the end we just walked out, due to a lack of communication....

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 19 September 2023

I visited this wonderful place for the first time. I have never been to a place like it. Beautiful setting. the owners and staff are amazing. Had the best Sunday lunch ever. Top notch fails to adequately describe it. The decor is incredible. Like an...art gallery. Even down to the toilet seat in the gents. Even though it is 60 miles away, I will be visting again very shortly with my family. the guest accommodation is unbelievable. Like a stately home. best weekend ever.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

Great atmosphere, lovely location, gorgeous building and top class Sunday roast. Staff are absolutely brilliant. Loved the yurt and next time will be staying in the beautiful upstairs apartment. Just book it!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023 via mobile

Visited this beautiful pub over the weekend. This is now my favourite pub ever. Absolutely blown away by the awesome vibe, the amazing and friendly staff and delicious food and the stunning decor. We then stayed in the yurt which was super cozy and stunning....Had one of the best weekends in a long while and I can’t wait to go back. 10/10 for everything.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

Springbok76 (2 reviews) We go to The Lantern Inn regularly for the amazing atmosphere, the friendly staff, patrons and the beautiful and unique decor. This Sunday we went for a roast and all I can say was wow! The food was divine and so well...prepared and we had the most amazing and fun time. I cannot speak more highly of this establishment, definitely my favourite place to go, it never disappoints. And all of this is made this way by the staff and everything they have to offer, all thanks to Andy the owner and the staff who have become like family, you've done an amazing job and we hope to have many more wonderful visits as long as we are able.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

Just spent the weekend at the Lantern Inn in Martin Mill, best Sunday lunch lunch ever! Beautiful country pub full of character, owner, staff and locals are so friendly and welcoming, stayed overnight in the yurt with friends and some in the exquisite apartment above...the pub, words cannot describe it so best to post photos so people can see for themselves.❤️❤️More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023 via mobile

The Lantern Inn, near Dover. Outstanding in every way. Disclaimer: I know one of the owners. The pub itself is a delightful olde worlde pub with oodles of charm. Very stylish interior and a gorgeous beer garden with large covered area. All very aesthetically pleasing....The staff are all really friendly and welcoming. The service was exceptional. Nice range of beers and a good wine list. Sunday roast: The chef is clearly a roast lover. We had pork belly which came rolled, with good crackling plus extra crackling. Melt in the mouth meat. Friends had the sharing tomahawk (beef) roast which looked amazing. Apparently the chicken was really good too. Veg: carrot, parsnip, green beans and cabbage - all perfect. Good Yorky. Potatoes were delicious. Gravy was to die for - we ended up drinking it out of the boat. Sides: Cauli cheese was nice n cheesy. Really tasty stuffing and nice pigs in blankets. 10/10. Couldn’t manage dessert, but had a lovely espresso martini from their great-looking cocktail menu. On top of all that, they also have various accommodations you can stay in: a yurt, a gypsy caravan, an airstream and a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment upstairs. So at the end of a nice boozy afternoon it’s not far to crawl into bed. Overall experience 11/10. We shall be returning very soon.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

Great historic pub in a beautiful setting, would really recommend visiting. Food looked great, we sat in the garden.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

We stayed in the beautiful Yurt in the pub grounds for our wedding anniversary. What a beautiful place! Staff extremely helpful and friendly. The accommodation was beautiful with great facilities. We also treated ourselves to dinner which was out of this world (we had the...burgers and we fully recommend them!). Desert was top notch too! The pub itself has a lovely atmosphere, really oldy worldly and cute. Thank you to the team for making our stay so comfortable and special! We will definitely be back!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 28 August 2023

Best pub I've ever been to. The staff go above and beyond for you. It was my partner's birthday and they did everything they could to make his day as special as possible, the staff took us to a local festival that was down the...road after closing! Best night I've had in a while! Thank you so much! Will defo be going back when we are back in the area!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

Had a great weekend stay in the country at The Lantern Inn. We stayed in the charming upstairs apartment, it was very comfortable with charming period décor. The food was great, the drinks reasonably priced and the were super accommodating and lots of fun. Great...spot in a charming corner of England!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

The Lantern Inn, is a tip top pub. The pub is very unique, the decor is excellent and atmosphere is very special. The staff are super friendly and the food delicious. The beer garden is a great space on a sunny day (also has a...good chunk covered by a cool Gazebo just in case it rains or you need shade) and we loved the wood oven fired pizza's too. We stayed in the Yurt which is a lot of fun. Would totally recommend for a dinner, drinks and night out.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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The Lantern Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4