Business Details
Your Country Pub Destination in Plaxtol
Established in the early 1900s, Papermakers Arms has been a cornerstone of Plaxtol's hospitality scene for over a century. As a free house since 2017, we pride ourselves on serving exceptional homemade dishes using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, complemented by a carefully curated selection of beers, wines, and gins. Our menus showcase French Mediterranean influences through Head Chef Hamza's creative flair, while maintaining traditional British classics like our renowned Sunday roasts.We host regular events including live music and cocktail evenings, and our induction into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame reflects our commitment to excellence in hospitality. Whether enjoying meals on our sun-drenched terrace or drinks by the log fire, our guests experience a warm welcome in this historic pub setting.
Services
Restaurant
Bar
Sunday Roasts
Events Venue
Terrace Dining
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of hospitality tradition combined with modern culinary innovation
- Our menus feature premium local ingredients sourced from trusted Kentish suppliers
- We maintain 22 different gins and curated wines in our well-stocked bar
- We host regular cultural events including live music and cocktail evenings
- We earned TripAdvisors prestigious Travellers Choice Award for sustained excellence
Associations and certifications
- Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards
What people say
Exceptional food quality
Warm atmosphere
Excellent service
Renowned Sunday roasts
Award-winning hospitality
Services
Restaurant
Our restaurant serves homemade dishes featuring seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. With menus changing regularly to reflect ingredient availability, we offer a creative mix of traditional British dishes and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Our Sunday roasts have become particularly renowned among visitors and locals alike.
Bar
The bar maintains an extensive selection including 22 different gins, carefully chosen wines, and a rotating selection of local cask ales. Happy hour takes place every Friday from 4-6pm with special offers on drinks. Our knowledgeable staff can guide you through our comprehensive drinks menu.
Events Venue
We host regular cultural events featuring live music performances and cocktail evenings throughout the year. Our venue provides an atmospheric setting for social gatherings and community events. Check our social media for upcoming event schedules and booking information.
Terrace Dining
Our south-facing terrace offers al fresco dining with views across the Kent countryside. Designed for maximum sunlight exposure, the terrace provides a comfortable setting for meals throughout the warmer months. Parasols are available for additional shade when needed.
Local Produce
We prioritize Kentish suppliers for both food and drink offerings, maintaining relationships with local farmers and artisan producers. This approach ensures freshness while supporting regional agriculture. Our menus highlight seasonal availability through regular updates that reflect local harvest cycles.
People
Graham Perrin
Landlord
Proud landlord since 2017, Graham Perrin leads our hospitality team with over two decades of experience in Kent's hospitality sector, focusing on preserving traditional pub culture while introducing modern culinary innovations.
Hamza
Head Chef
Award-winning Head Chef Hamza brings French Mediterranean expertise to our kitchen, creating innovative dishes using seasonal local ingredients while maintaining classic British flavors that have made our Sunday roasts particularly popular.
Questions
What type of cuisine do you serve?
We offer a seasonal menu combining traditional British dishes with Mediterranean influences, featuring locally sourced ingredients and our signature Sunday roasts.
Do you serve vegetarian or vegan options?
Our menus include multiple vegetarian options, and our chefs can adapt many dishes to meet vegan requirements using fresh local produce.
Is there outdoor seating available?
Yes - our south-facing terrace provides ample outdoor seating with scenic countryside views, available during warmer months.
Do you host private events?
We offer event hosting spaces for special occasions and regularly schedule cultural events. Inquire with our booking team for availability.
Can I bring my dog to the pub?
Dogs are welcome in our bar and garden areas, with water bowls and occasional treats provided for our four-legged guests.
Are there nearby attractions?
We're close to historic Ightham Mote manor house and Potterarti's pottery studio, both within easy walking or short driving distance from our location.
Reviews (6)
Charles Yates
Dec 29, 2021
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Wonderful food, helpful; friendly staff and a warm, community atmosphere. I love the sticky toffee pudding.
Anna Woodcroft
Nov 08, 2021
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***Edited here following the long, defensive and quite embarrassing response from the landlord. It further reflects our experience (as mentioned, the chef, food and other staff are great - something he has not picked up on) and speaks volumes! We were all more than lovely (and very friendly, as we always are) on both occasions, despite there being issues on both occasions - the landlord has not acknowledged this or apologised. Real shame as this could be a fantastic place, just wholeheartedly let down by the landlord's bad attitude and manners. I prefer not to give my heard-earned cash to owners
Paul Duggan
Oct 27, 2021
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We are here last night for our wedding anniversary. It really couldnt have been better, the staff were welcoming and provided great service and the food was excellent (highly recommend the tacos as a starter). My wife is gluten free and currently also cant have diary and this was exceptionally catered for. Thank you for a lovely evening. We will be back.
Louise Shaw
Sep 12, 2021
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The most delicious, beautifully cooked Sunday lunch with to die for desserts! We will be back! What a find.
Vmz
Aug 31, 2021
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We had the opportunity to eat dinner here towards the end of January (2020) The Papermakers Arms is a lovely looking pub with ample room and decent sized tables - there was 4 of us, and we were quite comfortable. The service was fantastic. Friendly people who took good care of us and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The service alone would want to make me want to return here. The food at the Papermakers Arms is the issue. It gives meaning to the words 'it looks goods on paper' I'm talking about the menu. Yes sure, it looked great and pulled all the right 'foodie
Nigel Field
Aug 11, 2021
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Sunday lunch to celebrate a birthday with friends. What a great place to eat this is. You could easily miss this The Papermakers Arms which is tucked away in the lovely village of Plaxtol. The drive to the restaurant takes you through lovely Kent countryside and the food that awaits you is superb. Friendly staff, great food and very good prices. Do give the Papermakers Arms a try. Well be going again.
