Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 276 reviews

What Robandnete doesn't like about The Heron:
This restaurant was a disappointment. The smell of almost dead dogs surrounds the dining area, likely from nearby dogs. The "roast potatoes" were more like rocks, and there was no beef left, so we were served microwave chicken breast instead. Thankfully, the cauliflower cheese helped to add some moisture to the meal. The presentation was depressing, with floppy cabbage swimming in vinegary gravy. We decided to skip d... View all feedback. What dippys likes about The Heron:
We visited here on sunday for a meal at lunch time. I had roast beef and my husband had lamb shank. The food was nicely cooked, with perfect roast potatoes. The plates were hot too. Great value for £9.95 and desert at £3.95, who could complain at that. Well worth 5 stars!! Make sure you book, they were busy. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Stephen
09.07.2024 - 10:21

This restaurant by Herne Bay station is a very pleasant surprise where fresh ingredients and a home cooked menu is well worth a visit. It was very busy on a Sun...

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kristy970
09.07.2024 - 10:21

This pub has a really amazing reputation for food… in particular the roast on a Sunday. My first time today for my niece’s 40th birthday….. honestly the starter...

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Y3337HDa
09.07.2024 - 10:21

After a friendly chat on the phone , seating area sorted . We visited this pub because of the reviews. We all had different main courses and we really enjoy the...

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Raymond
09.07.2024 - 10:21

Have not been here for about 12 months had sunday off work so booked a week in advance, easy to park great menu i have a plate of veg its the best just like my...

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Rita
09.07.2024 - 10:21

This pub is one of the best we have eaten at. Next door to train stations so loverly lunch then a nice 10 mins walk to beach

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 147 reviews
R9912GVtraceyb
11.03.2024 - 04:42

We went to this restaurant for lunch with 3 people and found the staff to be friendly. It was busy, but had a nice atmosphere. I ordered the roast chicken dinne...

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Sarah
11.03.2024 - 04:42

Having tried Sunday lunches at various restaurants across the UK, I recently moved to Herne Bay and discovered the perfect spot for my weekly treat. The roast d...

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Robandnete
11.03.2024 - 04:42

This restaurant was a disappointment. The smell of almost dead dogs surrounds the dining area, likely from nearby dogs. The "roast potatoes" were more like rock...

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Alisha1206
11.03.2024 - 04:42

Highly recommend the heron. Had dinner with my family and it was amazing! All fresh and home cooked. Kids are free too so that was a bonus. Desserts are all hom...

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Kim
11.03.2024 - 04:42

Great service. Food fresh and very tasty. Staff very accommodating. Sunday roasts are also the best around by far!!! Definitely be back again!!!

Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 129 reviews

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