The Farmhouse, West Malling (general info)

The restaurant is clean and well presented, the staff are attentive but not in your face. We sat upstairs, there was a member of staff around all the time, usually behind the small bar keeping busy, so although not in the main dining area we didn't feel forgotten.

The menu is fresh and varied, featuring about 8 starters and a dozen main courses.

Starters range from about £5 to £9.50 (bit of a one-off, this was for a scallop dish. Most starters between £6 and £7) and main courses from £9 to £16. There are a couple of steaks, a couple of fish dishes and a few other things...all worth trying.

The wine list is quite good, the house red is perfectly drinkable and the Mersault very good indeed. The real ales are well kept and the choice changes regularly.