Business Details
Riverside Inn: Ashford's Premier Pub & Event Venue
Nestled alongside the River Stour in Ashford, Kent, the Riverside Inn Ale and Feasting House combines riverside charm with modern hospitality. Our establishment offers an extensive selection of ales, freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients, and a warm atmosphere where every guest feels at home. The venue features a contemporary bar, restaurant, and one of Ashford's most celebrated pub gardens, complete with lawns, flowerbeds, and a newly built lighted pagoda overlooking the river. We cater to families with dedicated play areas, welcome well-behaved dogs in designated spaces, and provide venue hire services for events ranging from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations.Our team of passionate chefs and hospitable staff ensure every visit delivers memorable experiences through exceptional service and quality cuisine. Strategically located just five minutes from the Ashford Designer Outlet and ten minutes from the International Station, we balance accessibility with tranquil surroundings. The Riverside Inn prides itself on maintaining traditional elements like exposed wooden beams while offering modern comforts, including a constantly evolving menu and flexible event packages tailored to diverse occasions.
Services
Pub Food
Event Venue Hire
Marquee Services
Dog-Friendly Access
Kids Play Area
Highlights and features
- We offer family-friendly facilities with dedicated play areas and dog-friendly spaces
- Our riverside garden features a lighted pagoda and seasonal floral displays
- We provide tailored event packages for weddings, parties, and business functions
- Our menu showcases locally sourced ingredients with daily changing specials
- We combine historic charm with modern amenities across our bar, restaurant, and marquee
Services
Pub Food
Our kitchen serves freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients across Ashford and Kent. The menu features traditional British pub classics alongside contemporary seasonal dishes, available daily from 12:00-20:30 Monday-Saturday and 12:00-18:00 Sunday. The restaurant combines riverside views with a warm atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or special occasions.
Event Venue Hire
We provide versatile event spaces for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and private parties. Our venue offers multiple areas including the main bar, restaurant, and a purpose-built marquee with capacity for 150+ guests. Packages include catering, decorations, and technical support, with menus tailored to specific events and dietary requirements.
Marquee Services
Our purpose-built marquee accommodates large events with full catering and service support. The space features climate control, lighting, and audio-visual equipment for weddings, corporate functions, and community events. Available with flexible hire packages that include staffing, table service, and bespoke menu options for up to 150 guests.
Kids Play Area
The fully enclosed garden includes dedicated play equipment for children, featuring climbing structures, play zones, and safe outdoor spaces. The area is sheltered with covered seating for parents and includes water features during summer months. Supervision is recommended but not provided by staff.
Dog-Friendly Access
We welcome well-behaved dogs in designated areas including the bar and garden spaces. Water bowls are provided at the bar, and staff offer pet-friendly treats upon request. Dogs must remain on leads at all times, with owners responsible for waste management and animal behaviour within the premises.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We're open daily from 12:00-23:30 Monday-Saturday and 12:00-18:00 Sunday. Food service runs 12:00-20:30 Monday-Saturday and 12:00-18:00 Sunday.
Can I hire the venue for a private event?
Yes, we offer event hire for weddings, parties, and corporate functions with packages including catering, decorations, and marquee access for up to 150 guests.
Are dogs allowed on the premises?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the bar and garden areas with water bowls available at the bar. Owners must keep pets on leads at all times.
Is there a children's play area?
Yes, our enclosed garden features dedicated play equipment for children with shaded seating areas for parents and carers.
What makes your pub garden special?
Our award-winning garden features lawns, seasonal flowerbeds, and a lighted pagoda overlooking the River Stour with seating for 80+ guests.
How accessible is your location?
We're located just 5 minutes' walk from Ashford Designer Outlet and 10 minutes from International Station with ample local parking available.
Reviews (6)
Claire Salter
Nov 29, 2021
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My husband and I visited here last week. Welcoming friendly service. Meal was great chicken breast wrapped in bacon and cheese cider sage sauce and mash lovely.
Alexandra Corcoran
Nov 27, 2021
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The best food we have had in Ashford. Came here tonight as a two adult two children. Accommodated us last minute, we’re so friendly to the children. The food was some of the best food we’ve had in a long time… and by far the best we have had in Ashford. Good, fair prices too. Nothing disappointed us at all. Portion sizes were amazing. 100% will become our regular go to dining place.
Tonia Morgan
Nov 22, 2021
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Good service, onions added to my Dad's burger when I asked. Food was good, plenty of it, and a reasonable price. My only but would be that is was a bit cold in there.
Andy Hill
Oct 23, 2021
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Nice family pub. Staff friendly and helpful. Food all freshly cooked and plenty of it at reasonable prices.
Zeca Bridges
Oct 11, 2021
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Great little pub, just a shame more people don't really know about it and drive past... I think the council should help and put signs up, as it was them that built the roads past it... when they could of given them a entrance off the road...
Alan Gale
Oct 10, 2021
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We had a combined retirement and leaving event for two members of staff. As always, Teresa and her staff were amazing.
Fantastic food and surroundings. This is one of the main reasons we have booked our summer and Christmas events here fore the last few years.
highly recommended.
Fantastic food and surroundings. This is one of the main reasons we have booked our summer and Christmas events here fore the last few years.
highly recommended.
