Bottle House Inn, The

The Bottle House was built in 1492, during the reign of Henry VII. In 1806 it commenced its new purpose in life as an alehouse and by and large has not looked back since. The menu offered today is extensive and good value - it might be even better if there was some reduction in the coverage, concentrating on a smaller range of dishes. There is some slight concern when a menu item is labelled 'authentic'. A start perhaps with the goose liver and Sauterne wine mousseline before moving to the stuffed fillets of lemon sole wrapped in Strudel pastry, though the younger members of the party might go for the local Speldhurst sausages served with good old chips and beans. In addition to a good wine list there are well-kept Larkins and Harvey ales on tap.