Canterbury Road, Wingham, CT3 1BB
Harden's survey result
Summary
“We love The Dog” chorus fans of this old village pub just outside Canterbury where “the food gets better and better – it’s easily some of the best gastropub food in Kent these days”. Landlord Marc Bridgen “and the team always give a fantastic welcome” and “work very hard to maintain a high-quality establishment”.
Summary
“A warm, lovely and welcoming pub (complete with log fire for cold days) set in a village not far from Canterbury”. Service is “attentive” but it’s the food that “carries the experience: a good choice with some gorgeous flavours”.
Summary
In a village just outside Canterbury, this “cheery pub” is well supported by fans, who come from postcodes across the South East; it wins consistent praise for its “beautifully presented” and delicious food (“perfect venison and the blackberry soufflé was worth returning for!)”
Summary
A “great welcome” awaits at the Bridgen clan’s attractive inn (including, as per the name, for canines), and reporters had some “fantastic” meals here this year; the “always enjoyable” venue faces a church in a village just outside Canterbury.
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Owner's description
Welcome to our family-run restaurant & bar with rooms, nestled in the beautiful Kent countryside just outside the historic City of Canterbury. We pride ourselves on giving every guest a warm welcome followed by delicious drinks, fabulous food, a luxurious nights sleep & special service throughout.
It is this commitment to our clients that has won The Dog multiple awards since coming under new ownership in 2016 when a total refurbishment was completed. The Telegraph rated our food & drink 9/10, The Times overall rated 9/10, National Pub & Bar Award County Winner 2018 & 2017, TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018 & 2017, and Muddy Stilettos Destination Pub Award 2018. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner all year round in our AA Rosette-awarded restaurant our chefs create modern British dishes from the best locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
We have fixed price set menus available for lunch seven days a week and our à la carte menu is also served at lunch & dinner Monday to Saturday. Alfresco dining can be enjoyed in the garden when the weather allows, parking is available and free Wi-Fi for all guests. Dogs are most welcome at The Dog. The Dog at Wingham is the perfect base from which to explore Canterbury and the stunning Kent countryside and coast.
We look forward to welcoming you very soon.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £25.00 | £30.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £12.50 | £27.00 | £11.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Sam McClurkin (right) was promoted to the position of Head Chef in 2018, at which point Sam invited Rob Mantegna (left) to join the team as his Senior Sous Chef. Sam & Rob previously worked together at The Sportsman where they agreed to join forces again in the future when the right opportunity arose. We are SO excited about what these incredible young chefs are about to unleash at The Dog! Together with the rest of their terrific team; Tom, Dan, Justin & Jake.
Samuel McClurkin, at just 21 describes himself as “a small town chef with a big aspiration.” Sam studied professional kitchen cookery for three years and this created the aspiring chef he is today. Hungry for a constant stream of knowledge about food trends he’s worked under Tom Kerridge at The Hand and Flowers and Stephen Harris at The Sportsman. He’s competed internationally in the south of France – Cannes to represent his college and won the “Entente Cordial”. The competition involved 8 colleges and universities of France and Britain. He’s worked multiple times within Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace to serve the royal family and The Queen herself.
Robert Mantegna’s culinary career began early on, inspired by his Italian parents and their love and respect for food and how it brings people together he found his calling in the heart of the kitchen. Rob has worked in some of the finest establishments in Kent including Reads in Faversham, Chapter One, The Sportsman & Eastwell Manor. His ethos to cooking is fresh, locally sourced simplicity executed to the highest standards.
The Dog at Wingham Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very good food & attentive service"
"Excellent Sunday lunch, great food and atmosphere and the team serving us were super - nothing was too much trouble for them"
"Lovely gastropub close to Canterbury. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, spacious bar and restaurant, beautiful decor and exceptional food. The rooms are small but perfectly formed with a beautiful bed, quality linen, wardrobe, tv, iron, walk in shower. Our meals on the first evening were so good that we ordered the same dishes on the second night. The Peking duck with pickled cucumber and bok choy was the best duck I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly cooked (medium rare) and beautifully presented. The hot potted crab starter was also delicious. There was a comprehensive wine list which was very fairly priced We had a great time and would happily return."
"Fabulous meal. Took in laws for Sunday lunch. Really great meal, ambience and service"
"Outstanding food, great staff, useful location. Difficult to know what to suggest to make things even better. Very well worth a detour if you are not already going there"
Canterbury Road, Wingham, CT3 1BB
Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am‑6 pm |
