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The Moody Mare, Wrotham, Kent

The Moody Mare

4.3
4.3
1706 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
We are now open Wednesday to Sunday with food served all day from noon.
We now have 3 Giant heated Tipis, they provide lots of fresh air and a lovely open environment, they are also heated.

Formerly an 18th Century farmhouse boasting exposed beams, oak floors, exposed brickwork and oak tables. This leads to a very relaxed and cosy atmosphere with candle lit tables and real flame stoves.

The cuisine is typically modern European, classically cooked using cornerstones such as stock pots to create their sauces with a brigade that has a passion for what they do.

This is exciting times for the pub which now has a new bar serving real ale straight from the cask. Be sure to check out the website regularly to keep up with the latest events and offers.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, English, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:15 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:00 pm Last orders Wed–Sat 11:45 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–6:15 pm

  • Phone number

    01622 813038

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Catering

    Fully equipped with options from Childrens parties to 90 sit down wedding<br /> or 150 standing buffet.

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining and restaurant, full hire available with buffet, sit down meal options and entertainment, ideal for :WeddingsCorporate hireGatherings, Christenings, Wakes etc.

  • Private party contact

    Maxine: 01622 813038

  • Neighborhood

    Wrotham

  • Cross street

    Kings Hill

  • Parking details

    For up-to 50 cars

  • Public transit

    Nearest train station Borough Green or West Malling<br />

  • Entertainment

    Pudding Night - Third Wedneday of the Month every other month - check website for details.Entertainment every Friday night in with local artists:Thursday - Laid Back and UnpluggedFridays - Up beat with dancing.Please check the website for detailsThankyou Maxine and Graham

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Tipi Paddock

    Multiple dates available
    Welcome to the Tipi Paddock where you can relax in our 3 giant heated Tipi's.

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What 1,706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. StephanieTay1234

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic evening celebrating my birthday! Great food & very helpful & friendly staff! Would definitely recommend!
  2. NyreeA

    Kent

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible service, incorrect meals, cold food. I wouldn’t it recommend unfortunately.
  3. Tiger

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    A lovely pub with plenty of tables to sit at. Staff were pleasant and the food was lovely. The sea bass was very tasty for the main meal dish that we had and we shall definitely return there very soon.
  4. JamesF

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Moody Mare is on a busy road in an isolated community, but once inside it does not impact too much on the dining experience. Reasonably priced well cooked food ensures that we will be visiting again!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Arrived and surprisingly the large car park was almost full, looking at size of pub wondered how everyone fitted in but to our delight we were directed to a covered tepee style area. Certainly different, despite being ‘outside’ it was warm and inviting. Great service from young servers and looked after well by maître de (? The landlord). Good food and well priced
  6. JaneC

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Great welcome but menu was limited. Son in law's ribs were fine as was my husband's burger, but my ribs were fatty and did not have much sauce or fries with it. Brownie desserts were rich but very small and my cheeseboard had no butter; one of the cheeses was very dried up therefore inedible. My daughter's coke was flat but easily resolved and replaced. Been here before and had a lovely time hence return. Shame to report was disappointed on recent visit. Corner of the pub where we were, lacked atmosphere or ambience and wall lights were covered in dust.
  7. CathyW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting here and it did not disappoint. Really friendly staff and the food was delicious! We’ll be telling everyone to visit and will be back with family and friends
  8. Meme

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and lovely waiters and waitresses so friendly and new owner really attentive and made sure we were ok for everything. Music was great and made the evening overall fantastic
  9. NatalieW

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic, had both sea food and steak and both were cooked to perfection and really tasty. The only negative would have been the wait time from ordering to getting our food but it was busy so it's understandable. Th pub itself is so lovely and country feeling. The staff were brilliant, especially with my little one, who took a shine to the lovely lady serving our table. Overall fantastic evening spent at The Moody Mare and we will return.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Nice place Found the bill slightly toppy Good service and food was good, loved the actual building and gardens
  11. helloteeth17

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great country pub, serving great classic dishes. The Sunday lunch was excellent with plenty of lovely veg. The service is friendly and efficient. I would definitely go back especially for the sticky toffee pudding yum.
  12. RobS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely traditional setting serving excellent food and a good selection of beers & wines. Will definitely be back and certainly recommend to friends!
  13. ClairW

    Kent

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal, as usual!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic evening. The waitresses were very attentive. Everyone in our party enjoyed there food. Looking forward to attending a music night in the tipi. Having a large group on a long table it is hard to talk to people.
  15. NikkiT

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely place, had a really nice welcoming feel to it, very spacious. Staff were lovely. Food was lush although my partners burger was still quite pink inside & the batter on my fish was a tad soggy. But this won’t stop us going back again, we’ve already decided what we will order next time 😁 highly recommend the Moody mare.
  16. NickT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Such good value. Will definitely be returning in the not too distant future.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Quiet lovely location. Was very dark maybe too Darla T our table there was no lights had to use torch from phone to read the menu and had to light the tea light on the window seal. Overall food was amazing very quick service and good value for money. Only disappointment was the menu was not the same as on this site. Would definitely recommend and come back again.
  18. SimonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my mum's favourite eatery, it's not local to us but we make the effort as it's excellent. The food was extremely good in every way. The service was superb even though they were very busy. I honestly don't know how they do food of that high quality at such a low price? Mum has a child's portion Turkey roast, which is actually quite big, she thoroughly enjoyed it and was amazed when told it was £7!
  19. Nicol

    Kent

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    First visit and very impressed with food and service. We sat in a giant tent area that was decorated nicely. It was a little chilly. The roasts were huge and delicious. We will be back.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was average, service was a bit better than that but a bit expensive plus they have a service charge which we didn’t pay
  21. BarbaraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoyed having dinner at the Moody Mare, excellent time, brilliant and caring staff and the food as always first class 👍
  22. GulayT

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food2service4ambience4
    Unfortunately our Sunday roast got very cold, very quickly...
  23. CaLo

    Kent

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    First time visiting and wasn’t overly impressed. We were seated straight away and our order taken quickly but 50 minutes later our food still had not come. Someone then came over to advise us our ticket was not handed to the kitchen. No offer of a free drink or money off the bill for the extremely long wait which we found a little disappointing. We had cokes off the tap and this was sadly flat and had to be taken back. We came with high hopes as this place has a lot of great reviews but we left disappointed
  24. AndyW

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service, last few visits have been consistently good
  25. Charliep30

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an evening meal at here it was a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The service was excellent the food was very beautiful would recommend.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was very attentive. Food was very fresh and cooked to perfection. Atmosphere was lively with a great singer. Just how we hoped!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food and drink. Service excellent but the restaurant was very cold.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Was expecting it to be be better. Was just a village pub atmosphere
  29. PaulaP

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food. Generous portions. Friendly service.
  30. KarenA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great friendly service as always. Made us very welcome including our dog. I left my dog bowl behind and they called me to let me know and I went back to collect it. Food and ambience lovely as always!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service it’s a lovely place to eat locally
  32. rogerj

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Jennifer was v helpful re seating and service arrangements. roast potatoes tasted as reheated and hard as was Yorkshire pud. had difficulty tasting pork in roast 3 combo. ambience very good and attractive.
  33. Emma

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were welcoming and the food was lovely.
  34. BillyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was unbelievable. The atmosphere stunning. The service impeccable. 5* id give more if I could Will 100% be coming back. They even gave us a free brownie Sunday for my girlfriends birthday ! Thanks very much !!!
  35. Andrea

    Kent

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Stunning appearance, really unexpected from the outside! Staff were lovely. My hubbies chair was broken and could have caused an accident had he not noticed when he did! But saying that staff were quick to replace it once told.
  36. KerrensaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic evening Teepee is beautiful Staff are great Food outstanding And last n8ght Chris Till is wonderful x
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The staff polite helpful and welcoming, food was really lovely, it’s that sort of service that keeps me going back. Had nice evening an no one rushes you. Brilliant
  38. PMAF

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Excellent roast meals. Let down by inattentive service
  39. rogerj

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Not Impressed with being fobbed off with worst table in restaurant with barely enough head room to sit. Esp after booking 10 days in advance and 'attitude' of staff when I complained saying ll other tables booked which was a lie as the maitre d heard the raised voices and hey presto another table miraculously became available..
  40. TheHammer

    Kent

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Sunday lunch was ok but was luke warm, good quantities however and was tasty, I have had better for approx £17 for the beef roast. Service was ok considering it was not overly busy but could have been better waited a while for drinks and starters. Overall it was ok which is a shame considering the place itself is lovely and the staff also seemed nice and polite maybe a bad day

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Moody Mare is rated 4.3 stars by 1706 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Moody Mare

501 Seven Mile Lane, Mereworth, Wrotham, Kent ME18 5QY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Kings Hill

  • Neighborhood

    Wrotham

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:15 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:00 pm Last orders Wed–Sat 11:45 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–6:15 pm

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, English, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    For up-to 50 cars

  • Public transit

    Nearest train station Borough Green or West Malling

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Pudding Night - Third Wedneday of the Month every other month - check website for details.Entertainment every Friday night in with local artists:Thursday - Laid Back and UnpluggedFridays - Up beat with dancing.Please check the website for detailsThankyou Maxine and Graham

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    01622 813038

  • Catering

    Fully equipped with options from Childrens parties to 90 sit down wedding<br /> or 150 standing buffet.

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining and restaurant, full hire available with buffet, sit down meal options and entertainment, ideal for :WeddingsCorporate hireGatherings, Christenings, Wakes etc.

  • Private party contact

    Maxine: 01622 813038

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