Reviews for THE STILE BRIDGE, MARDEN
5/5 from Tim
3 years ago
3 years ago
One of best meals I have had in a long time, you have to come here! Highly recommend to anyone. Every course was a flavour bomb and the staff were fantastic!
5/5
3 years ago
3 years ago
Pre-booked dinner for business anniversary and we were so pleased we came here. A great atmosphere and location. We were served and looked after well by the staff. Happy with everything we cannot fault anything at all. Our meals were brilliant. Highly recommended.
5/5 from Joseph
3 years ago
3 years ago
Had a great time at Stile Bridge. The atmosphere was intimate, and the service was top-notch. As well as the meal. Would be visiting again.
5/5 from Amy
3 years ago
3 years ago
The food was incredible and the staff were knowledgeable of the menu, to offer advice on choice. The chef approached our table to ensure we were happy.
It was just a lovely environment to be in. We will certainly be back!
We had our 9 month old with us and the pub was baby friendly and facilities were fab.
Kid-friendliness: Good changing facilities and high chair offered. Hot water provided for warming up feeds etc
5/5 from Trudie
3 years ago
3 years ago
This was a pop in visit en route to somewhere else. We didn't eat, but I had a very nice cider. The bar staff were friendly, and the service was quick. It certainly looks like they are set up for busy food service.
5/5 from Ben
3 years ago
3 years ago
Sometimes, the most unexpected places hold true gems, and this restaurant is a shining example. The food here is simply superb, and it's no surprise that they are featured in the Michelin Guide. Despite the restaurants unassuming exterior, don't let that deter you—the experience is absolutely worth it. The quality of the dishes and the culinary expertise showcased here far surpasses any initial judgments based on appearances. The staff are also very friendly. Don't miss out on this hidden treasure.
4/5 from Kieron
3 years ago
3 years ago
A MUST TRY hidden Resturant in the country side of Kent
Food Quality 4.7/5
Presentation 4.5/5
Price 4.6/5
Service 4.7/5
Atmosphere / Ambiance 4.2/5
Stilebridge offers an South American fusion with British cuisine, utilising fresh and local ingredients of Kent and East Sussex. It is a show stopper of a restaurant to visit if you are in Kent. compared to other restaurants within Kent, which serves typical British classics and other delicate British style dishes it is good to see a pub serving a different variety of food from around the world, being a Michelin guide recommendation, the Stilebridge is certainly a place that is well worth on the Michelin guide. The food I would describe it as light South American heavily infused with British twist, this is definitely done to please the pallets of local clientele within Kent which are known for having less adventurous pallets, but as an individual who thrives on flavour, exoticNess and wonder, this may also be the place for you as it is especially for me it is.
The octopus and pork belly was fragrance, light and packed full of simplistic flavours, which hit each flavour on the tongue perfectly. Had a small cake which enhances the flavour of the dish., I would say the octopus is a touch over done when I had it, but the pork belly was cooked perfectly.
The lamb rump was cooked to perfection, after talking to the chef, and knowing that it was a dry aged lamb from Romley Marsh? Very well with the potato jus accompanying it very well with its lights and arrogant flavours. I would have liked more of the sweet potato jus upon my dish, the lentils works. Well I would’ve liked a bit more than those as well.
The Korean style, Bimbap works well for local clienteles pallets, however, I would have preferred it a lot more crispy rice at the bottom of the bimbap, after discussing it with the chef, who was very polite and friendly, it was understandable why it was done in such a way.
The side dishes of the potato, Bravas and the pickled salad was a very nice for the compliment to my main protein dishes.
Overall, the Stilebridge is a great restaurant you should visit, as a reviewer, I never eats anywhere five stars restaurant wise, however, with my own personal recommendation, I recommend a rate Stilebridge very highly and would be back again to try the other menu items. I would love to see more South American dishes because it’s hard to find authentic dishes done right utilising British local projects which I highly enjoy. My compliments to the chef.
Thank you
5/5 from Antoine
3 years ago
3 years ago
Such a great discovery and possibly the best restaurant I’ve been to in the Maidstone area yet. Very inspired kitchen that dishes out creative plats full of unusual flavours. Dog-friendly was a real plus to just pop in with my pup for a lunch time treat
5/5
4 years ago
4 years ago
Excellent. We had the two course lunch for 29.99. I thought that given the mention in the recent Michelin guide we would be given small plates but the portion sizes were huge and perfectly cooked. If the unusual ingredients listed on the main menu put you off ( like we were) don't be. Great value for a excellent meal. Looking forward to the steak and Malbec night very soon
5/5 from Arup
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lovely place. Excellent service with exceptional food. South American food atvits best. This place is turning 1 in December and is already on the Michelin guide. Rightfully so. We will definitely return.