Food & Drink
The restaurant at the Wishful Thinker near Maidstone serves imaginative menus created from the best local ingredients. Enjoy finger food and sharing plates, daily specials, refined pub classics, steaks, artisan wood-fired sourdough pizza, perfect puddings, afternoon tea (requires pre-booking), and a roast on Sundays.
There are also brilliant choices for guests with dietary requirements and children.
The bar is well-stocked with traditional cask ales, beers, lagers, ciders, handpicked wines, artisan spirits, cocktails, mixers, and soft drinks.
Outside, their large beer garden is the perfect spot from which to enjoy sociable al fresco drinking and dining. There is also a play area for guests with children.
Planning a social gathering? The private dining room hosts social events.
The pub also hosts tribute music nights, quiz nights, and themed food and drink events.
Re-Charge & Unwind in the Beautiful Bedrooms at the Wishful Thinker near Maidstone
Located above the pub, the double and family bedrooms at the Wishful Thinker are inviting spaces. Each exquisite en-suite room comes with comfortable beds, a TV, telephone, tea & coffee, ironing facilities, complimentary bottled water, and WiFi access.
One of their bedrooms is suitable for guests requiring good accessibility. Please contact the pub directly for more information about this room.
Breakfast is a real treat and includes choices such as their “Great British Breakfast”, “Gardener’s Breakfast”, free-range omelettes, American pancakes, and granola with Greek yoghurt.
There is ample parking for overnight guests and EV charging points at the nearby bp Pulse station.
Breathtaking Countryside
Dating to 1088, the historic village of Lenham is a haven for lovers of the great outdoors. The North Downs Way and Stour Valley Walk are on the doorstep.
The pub is a short drive from junction 8 of the M20 towards Leeds Castle and Lenham railway station is a mile away.
Other Information
Address: Lenham Heath Road, Lenham, Kent, England, ME17 2HY
Number of rooms: 17
