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Wattenden Arms, Kenley, Greater London

Wattenden Arms

4.5
4.5
75 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Old Lodge Ln, Kenley, Greater London CR8 5EU

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–15:30 Thu–Sat 10:00–20:30 Sun 09:30–19:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Helder Pereira Roque

What 75 people are saying

Wattenden Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Surrey

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wattenden Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "great food," "excellent service," and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious Sunday roasts" and "friendly staff." New management has revitalized the pub, making it a favorite spot for "family meals" and "live music." A perfect place for a cozy meal.
75 Reviews
  1. Sophie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely, friendly staff .. delicious club sandwich will be back

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  2. Tina

    Surrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best vegetarian sausages we’ve ever had! Had the vegetarian breakfast with a pot of tea. Service was excellent. Food quality excellent! Also size of breakfast was very good too. Left feeling full, not uncomfortable. Quiet for a bank holiday Monday morning but very nice experience and will definitely be returning. Tea was great. Had coffee on previous occasion, also very good.

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  3. Susan

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely family lunch. Very friendly staff, great surroundings .

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  4. Stephen

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Sunday roast beef was tough and Caesar salad had rubbery chicken, no anchovies or eggs etc.

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  5. Liliana

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved visiting the food and the staff is excellent

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  6. Adele

    Surrey1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely breakfast . Pancakes were good, as was my bagel. Good coffee- just no skinny option for milk and oat is not my favourite. My granddaughters loved the connect four, playing cards and the scrabble. Plus I had a great catchup with my 3 friends.

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  7. Hannah

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a welcoming pub. I have been a number of times in the last few months and it has always been excellent.

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  8. JOHN

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner on a spacious table for 4 with plenty of room between adjacent diners. The food, drinks and service were excellent and atmosphere and lighting perfectly balanced. WC's were clean and tidy. A big thank you to the staff and management of the Wattenden Arms!

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  9. peter

    Birmingham16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice friendly welcome but quite a limited menu. Chose the steak pie which had chewy steak and soggy pastry. Poor
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 27 March 2025
    Oh dear Peter that is a shame; did you tell the staff so we could make a change for you? Always best to let us know at the time - if you did then thank you. Unsure about your point of limited menu; Soup, Sandwiches, Steak, Kebabs, Pork, Chicken, Burgers, Pies, Fresh fish... unsure what else we can do. all food is freshly prepared with fresh ingredients - we aren't a chain pub. We are sorry you haven't enjoyed your visit and have chosen to tell us via this review.

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  10. Tina

    Surrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service with friendly, efficient staff. Sunday lunch was excellent! Started with salmon on sourdough, followed by turkey roast with a side of cauliflower cheese. No room left for a dessert. Will definitely return.
    Wattenden ArmsResponded on 25 March 2025
    Thank you Tina, 5-Stars, very much appreciated. we look forward to serving you again soon.

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2 people
19:00
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Old Lodge Ln, Kenley, Greater London CR8 5EU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Purley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–15:30 Thu–Sat 10:00–20:30 Sun 09:30–19:30
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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