The Shipwright's Arms - Swale

Once we finally found the restaurant, we had a fantastic experience at the Shipwright Arms. The beer, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. The journey to get there may be challenging, but it's worth it. Trust me, add the Shipwright Arms to your must-visit list right away.

As a frequent patron of this pub, I may be a bit biased, but I have nothing but good things to say about this traditional and unspoiled establishment. The ale selection is always impressive, and while the food menu is limited, I highly recommend trying the homemade chilli wedge melt - it's amazing! Some people may not give this pub the best reviews, perhaps because they are comparing it to gastro pubs. However, in my opinion, if you want to experience a truly authentic old English pub, then the Shipwrights is the place to go. Located in the Faversham area, it's also a lovely walk from town.

Located at the end of a bumpy road, the Shipwright Arms boasts a charming appearance with a lovely garden overlooking fields, reed-beds, and the seawall. Situated near Oare Nature Reserve and Faversham Creek, it is a popular spot for birdwatchers, sailors, and hikers. Arriving just before noon, we explored the back area while eagerly anticipating our visit. The restaurant prides itself on serving traditional pub food without any frills. Upon entering through the back door, we were greeted by the staff who informed us that certain drinks were unavailable. Despite the limited menu, we decided on a burger and scampi chips. The burger was served with raw onion and cucumber, which was not what we expected. The scampi and chips were lackluster, with the chips tasting of stale oil. The overall atmosphere of the pub was a bit shabby and musty, lacking in charm. While we understood the challenges of running a pub, we felt that the Shipwright Arms could improve on their offerings. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, with room for improvement.

A lovely two and half walk approx. from Faversham along the Saxon Way. Can be approached via road from Davington. Nice garden with wooden picnic tables, ideal for customers with dogs(on lead) and children. Traditional bar, low beams etc. Lovely sandwiches available, scotch eggs looked huge, hot food. Good choice of ales

We managed a visit after a two month absence and were greeted with a full pub adding to the usual traditional atmosphere of the place. As advertised pub grub but a fair proportion home prepared and very tasty Our youngest traveller (3 1/2 years old) was greeted as an old friend by the landlord, our little grandson has been wanting to revisit for a while. Give it a go !