The Samuel Palmer Pub
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Inspector comments
"Informal dining in a classic English pub."
Overview
The Samuel Palmer is a hidden gem, a 15th-century pub named after the 19th-century British landscape painter, set in the village of Shoreham, near to Sevenoaks. The seasonal menu is freshly prepared on the premises with produce from local suppliers, and some of the wines come from the pub’s own 10-acre vineyard.
Ratings & awards
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Our inspector loves...
A hidden gem, - A 15th-century pub named after a 19th-century British landscape painter
Has 3 delightful bedrooms ! - A dog friendly bar area and the outside terrace.
A menu to suit all ! - Walkers Special, Daily Pub specials, Light Bites, Discovery Menu, Classic menu.
Kitchen garden including - Nuts from their trees, trout from Chalk Stream & seasonal veg from the garden.
Sister property The Mount Vineyard: - Wines from The Mount - 4 minute walk from the Samuel, with parking.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Seats: 46
- Private dining available
- Food and Drink
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Single-level
The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.
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Quieter table
A table located in a quieter area is available, where noise is minimised. -
Table service as standard or on request
Table service is available as standard or on request. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people
Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. -
Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities
A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available. -
Enclosed outdoor area
There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Emergency alarm with flashing lights
There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
About the area
Kent is home to the White Cliffs of Dover, an English icon that marks the point where the Kent Downs AONB stretches from the Surrey Hills down to the sea. Visitors can explore historic parklands, including Knole Park and Sir Winston Churchill’s former home at Chartwell, or beautiful nature reserves, such as the coppiced woodlands of Denge Wood and Earley Wood and the ancient fine chalk woodland of Yockletts Bank
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