Castle View Restaurant

4.3

1780 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for special occasions

At The Castle View Restaurant, we cook the best traditional ingredients as simply as possible, letting the quality of the produce and the magnificent views across the castle’s moat speak for themselves.

We have changed the way we operate to ensure a safe and enjoying visit with all new government guidelines in place.

Please note we do not accept lunch bookings.

The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Country kitchen
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01622 767819
Website
http://www.leedscastle.co.uk/
Payment options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We are offering an a la carte menu with a varied choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Please see the Leeds Castle website for menus Please note we do not take bookings for our lunch service and guests must hold a Leeds Castle Admissions ticket. An admissions ticket is not required for our evening dining service between 5:30pm and 8:00pm
Private party facilities
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.For private diners please contact us for further details.

Location
Broomfield Road, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL
Neighborhood
Maidstone
Parking details
The Broomfield Road entrance from the A20 is for Evening Dining Only. Located just off Junction 8 of the M20 and only one hour’s drive from London. Free parking is available.
Public transit
By Train Southeastern runs frequent train services to and from Bearsted Station. Taxis are also occasionally available. However, if you are bringing a bicycle on the train, or fancy a three mile walk, you may prefer to use Hollingbourne Station which is closer.
Entertainment
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Castle View Restaurant offers stunning views of Leeds Castle, making it "one of our favourite restaurants." The "fantastic view of the castle" and "excellent food" are complemented by "friendly and attentive staff." While the menu could be more varied, the atmosphere and setting provide a unique dining experience.

1,780 Reviews

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Junko
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All the dishes were delicious and stylish, and I really enjoyed myself. The staff were very attentive, making the experience pleasant and comfortable. This is a restaurant I would definitely like to visit again. The breakfast was also incredibly tasty.
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Chris
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly staff and service was quick, enjoyed the summer pasta and pavlova. Lovely interior and was well worth the overnight stay for a good breakfast as well.
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Dennis
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner with nice food (I would call it elevated British cuisine) with a lovely outlook over Leeds Castle.
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Brett
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Staff were welcoming and pleasant. Food was delicious and served quickly. The bar is not very well stocked with spirits - only 1 gin that isn’t flavoured. Unfortunately it’s a bit canteen like atmosphere but it’s difficult as you have to walk through the main restaurant which is a big converted barn so can’t really change the ambience.
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Klaudia
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, great location and view, staff. Food was a bit bland for me but my daughter enjoyed it. They also sell Kentish wine - soo good!!
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Chris
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely family meal with an amazing view. Food was lovely and service was excellent.
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Dee
Hampshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food beautfully presented, lovely location overlooking the castle, friendly attentive staff. Our only negative would be that as we booked "dinner, bed & breakfast" (which wasn't cheap!) we didn't expect that 2/3rds of the items on the menu then had a further supplement. Charge more upfront if necessary so your guests don't feel cheated!
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Richard
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wow!! one of the best meals I’ve had, I went with my partner for dinner and will definitely be going again Firstly the setting, what a beautiful location, overlooking the castle which was all lit up, the view from the restaurant was stunning The staff were very helpful and friendly and looked after us, always being available but not over attentive The food was amazing!! From the starters through to desserts, would highly recommend the Crispy Bang Bang Cauliflower and the Braised Pork Belly and the price was very reasonable I would highly recommend coming here
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Kazt
Kent
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting , the staff all lovely. Food was hot fresh and delicious . Would recommend
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Tracy
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was beautiful, lovely views right onto Leeds Castle, food was delicious, staff were super nice and efficient, overall a lovely experience
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FAQs

Castle View Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 1780 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

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Broomfield Road, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Maidstone
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Country kitchen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Broomfield Road entrance from the A20 is for Evening Dining Only. Located just off Junction 8 of the M20 and only one hour’s drive from London. Free parking is available.
Public transit
By Train Southeastern runs frequent train services to and from Bearsted Station. Taxis are also occasionally available. However, if you are bringing a bicycle on the train, or fancy a three mile walk, you may prefer to use Hollingbourne Station which is closer.
Payment options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.leedscastle.co.uk/
Phone number
01622 767819
Catering
We are offering an a la carte menu with a varied choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Please see the Leeds Castle website for menus Please note we do not take bookings for our lunch service and guests must hold a Leeds Castle Admissions ticket. An admissions ticket is not required for our evening dining service between 5:30pm and 8:00pm
Private party facilities
The oak-beamed 17th Century setting, offers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views from the terrace of the 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.For private diners please contact us for further details.

Castle View Restaurant

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