Wattenden Arms

4.5

28 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

Join Landlord Stuart and Head Chef Helder for breakfast, lunch or supper at the Wattenden Arms. Built over 150 years ago we are a hidden gem close to the famous Kenley Aerodrome. Our “finest hour” was most definitely during the Battle of Britain in World War II, when we were commandeered by the RAF to serve as an auxiliary mess for Fighter Command at RAF Kenley. Today we serve a refreshing range of lager, ale & wines and a menu that reflects the great British pub, using fresh ingredients all cooked to order. We welcome the local & wider community, walkers, cyclists & four legged friends and open daily from 10am.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–3:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–7:30 pm
Phone number
020 8660 4926
Website
https://wattendenarms.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Helder Pereira Roque

Location
Old Lodge Ln, Kenley, Greater London CR8 5EU
Neighborhood
Purley
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Surrey
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wattenden Arms boasts a "lovely setting" with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. Guests rave about the "delicious" vegetarian sausages and "excellent" coffee. The pub offers a mix of classic and innovative dishes, with standout Sunday roasts and a charming ambiance. While some find prices high, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

28 Reviews

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Graeme
Surrey
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wet poor welcome from person behind the bar- felt we were intruding However service at table was excellent and food good.
Wattenden ArmsResponded 1 day ago
We are so sorry to read this; we are working hard to ensure all our staff deliver to a consistent standard; this is not what we expect. I am pleased the table service was as expected. Please do stop by and try us again.
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Jackie
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening ,in very pleasant surroundings,food was delicious.
Wattenden ArmsResponded 2 days ago
Very grateful for your kind words Jackie - all duly noted :)
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Heather
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Sunday lunch. Excellent food. Very attentive staff. Lovely family atmosphere.
Wattenden ArmsResponded on December 3, 2024
Thank you Heather; this means a lot to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Suzanne
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really pleased we tried the Wattenden Arms. We haven't been before. We had the shared mixed roast and it was really good value for money and delicious freshly prepared food. It's a lovely pub with a great atmosphere. Very family and dog friendly. I would highly recommend.
Wattenden ArmsResponded on December 3, 2024
Thank you for the five stars Suzanne; we do hope you return to us soon. Lovely kind words; they are really appreciated.
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Fran
Kent
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, warm friendly pub great service. But sadly our food wasn’t great. Half roast chicken roast, chicken was dry and mostly bone and not very nice maybe sliced roast chicken would be better. Veg was nice ok. I had burger and chips bun was burnt, chips slightly overdone and meat was dry. Will return for drinks and atmosphere but sadly not for food
Wattenden ArmsResponded on November 27, 2024
Fran we are really sorry to read this; it isn't our standard. Did you let the team know about the food as we should've rectified this immediately. We do hope you give us another try.
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Jagruti
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb Sunday lunch. Great value for money. Excellent service.
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Louise
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Smashing place. Well refurbished and much better altogether if not a tad expensive.
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Jackie
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous meal , with brilliant service from the lovely Lauren. Everything was really good ,the steak skewer cooked perfectly and was delicious.
Wattenden ArmsResponded on November 22, 2024
Thank you Jackie, this means a lot to us. We are glad we delivered an enjoyable experience.
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Vivien
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting since new owners - food is all obviously freshly made and our waitress Lauren was great - efficient, friendly and helpful. When our food was delayed, we were given a board of complimentary bread - many thanks. We'll be back for a Sunday lunch and can't wait 😋
Wattenden ArmsResponded on November 22, 2024
Thank you Vivien, this means a lot to the team. We do our very best to offer a memorable experience.
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Chris
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. We ordered the kebabs which were delicious but also saw fish and chips ordered by next table which looked huge. Lovely comfortable country pub with friendly ambience and delicious food choices. Will definitely go back.
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Wattenden Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Old Lodge Ln, Kenley, Greater London CR8 5EU

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Purley
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–3:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–7:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Helder Pereira Roque
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://wattendenarms.co.uk/
Phone number
020 8660 4926

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