Phoenix Tavern - Swale

We visited The Phoenix for Sunday Lunch(Jan 24). We were running slightly late, however,on our arrival, the staff were very accommodating understanding. From st... read more We visited The Phoenix for Sunday Lunch(Jan 24). We were running slightly late, however,on our arrival, the staff were very accommodating understanding. From start to finish the staff were so attentive, helpful cheery, which makes the visit even more pleasing. We had starters (torched mackerel duck parfait) delightful and good size, however the absolute star of the show was the roasts. Beef lamb that are sourced locally(6 miles) was simply sublime. I am a roast beef connoisseur, and I would go so far to say this was the best roast beef I have ever had. (even beating the Guinea Grill in Mayfair, that is renowned for roast dinners) I was simply blown away!!!!!!!! Just melted in your mouth. There was one slight hiccup ,that the cauliflower cheese was tepid, however, corrected immediately, without discussion. May I congratulate Thank Kim her team in always making our visits(been here 3 times in last 6 months) such a lovely experience, both for service astounding food. No doubt we will become regulars I believe................

Attractive pub with nice atmosphere. Friendly, efficient staff. Good selection of wine. Food was nice, although the starter and desserts were on the small side... read more Attractive pub with nice atmosphere. Friendly, efficient staff. Good selection of wine. Food was nice, although the starter and desserts were on the small side (it was a lunchtime so that perhaps was the reason). Overall a nice meal.

Yes, it was a Sunday lunchtime, so maybe we shouldn 't have expected to find three seats free. We just wanted to warm up, with a beer, for a few minutes while s... read more Yes, it was a Sunday lunchtime, so maybe we shouldn 't have expected to find three seats free. We just wanted to warm up, with a beer, for a few minutes while sheltering from the driving rain. Plenty of empty tables, no-one drinking at the bar, but we were offered somewhere outside (perhaps heaters and fag smoke ? No thanks, we trudged off and found a proper welcome at the Anchor down the road, it was rammed with drinkers and diners, but we found a spot right by the lovely open fire. Perfect. Dear Phoenix, the definition of a tavern is an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be drunk on the premises if you don 't want to live up it 's description I suggest change your pub name to something more appropriate ? How about Phoenix Restaurant, we 'd have gone straight past and will do next time.

Family Wedding so the tavern was hired privately Staff and buffet were great read more Family Wedding so the tavern was hired privately Staff and buffet were great

We decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary with lunch at this restaurant. The food and service were both outstanding. Despite it being quiet during lunchti... read more We decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary with lunch at this restaurant. The food and service were both outstanding. Despite it being quiet during lunchtime, I believe the service would be just as great even if busy. We felt very welcomed, and they even surprised us with a thoughtful card and an extra dish after our meal. I highly recommend this place.