insideKENT Magazine Restaurant Guide 2015 | Página 34

The Cock Inn Heath Road Boughton Monchelsea Nr Maidstone ME17 4JD 01622 743166 www.cockinnmaidstone.co.uk A warm welcome awaits when you visit The Cock Inn. An Elizabethan chocolate box rural style pub, just a short drive from the centre of Maidstone and four miles from the world famous Leeds Castle, the Cock Inn wins the hearts of all who visit. Exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces underline the charm of the pub which is thought to date from 1568, according to the date on the chimney breast found in the attic. At different times, three clairvoyants have identified a ghost named George! Country cooking with a twist is a speciality of the pub's 42-seater restaurant using locally sourced ingredients, and there's always a good choice of ales, lagers and an extensive wine list to be enjoyed. All food is cooked t