insideKENT Magazine Restaurant Guide 2014 | Page 25

THE COMPASSES INN Hidden above the downs between Canterbury and Ashford, the Compasses is a great ?nd, whether you are looking for a pit stop whilst cycling or walking through, a relaxed meal or a ?ne Kentish ale. Husband and wife team Robert and Donna Taylor haven’t been at the Compasses for very long, but they obviously have a great love for what they do, and this re?ects in the appearance of the pub itself and the care and attention to every detail inside. The pair have a wealth of knowledge between them having worked in some of the best restaurants and hotels in London and Australia. Robert says he feels lucky to own such a gorgeous pub in a beautiful part of the county. “We are surrounded by game estates, rivers for ?shing, amazing farmlands with local producers and not to forget the stunning Kent coast line.” Whilst visiting the Compasses, take the opportunity to explore the local area, with some of the top ranked walks in the country. Park your car, set off on foot or cycle, and return for a well-earned drink and something to eat. The Compasses is very much family and pet friendly, with a large garden which is fully enclosed, complete with climbing frames, and even horse parking. The compasses is the perfect setting for any occasion whether its sitting in the beer garden listening to live music or a cosy supper in front of one of the many log ?res, you can always be sure of a warm country welcome. With meat coming from as little as 1/4 of a mile down the road and vegetables, herbs and fruit used from their very own garden they really have grasped the concept of fresh local produce which is very often used too freely these days, The Compasses Inn Sole Street Canterbury CT4 7ES 01227 700300 compassesinncrundale@gmail.com www.thecompassescrundale.co.uk Donna describes the Compasses as a muddy wellies and ?ne food kind of place adding that “we have not lost sight of what the pub is about and although it is a fantastic ale house, we take great pride in our food offering, what we feel is good honest modern English pub food, we seek to carefully balance the two.” @compasses_inn - 25 -