The Five Bells - Dartford

The Whisperer

A fantastic little pub in the idyllic village of Eynsford. A smallish outdoor area to the right as you approach and a large area to the rear. Inside the pub is split in two along the lines of what I would think would have been the bar and the lounge. The guvnor was wonderful but took his beers very seriously- kept constant eye contact when he asked what we thought of his beers and listened intently to our answers. The inside was lovely and not overdone like many country inns trying to capture the history of the land. The Guinness was absolutely spot on as was the Harvey's Sussex Best and the Landlord. I think I might go back

Matt Bauer

Such a shame that what could have been a lovely traditional village pub, has been absolutely ruined by the cheap industrial flooring used in the main room. It’s the type of lino that is found in sport changing rooms or the men’s toilets, normally in either maroon or that soulless blue-grey interspersed with shiny flecks and dark bits (they’ve opted for the soulless blue-grey here). It totally destroys the character of the pub, which has beautiful features and wooden beams etc. It was so reminiscent of a public toilet that it feels that anyone could urinate against the bar at any minute. Yet their actual toilets have a much nicer tiled floor!! You could improve this pub immediately by swapping the flooring around between the bog and this catastrophe. It makes what could be a really cosy and enticing room, about as welcoming as your first day at Strangeways. As we left, we asked why they’d done it, and were told that ‘traditionally this has always been the workers room, where they’d come after work and so the other room has the carpet while this room’s floor was easier to clean’.

You never heard of ‘wood’?

Cal Cashin

Lovely pub with nice staff. Great garden too

Neil Braun

No food. Just a cool intimate pub for a pint.

Neil Williams

Eynsford Running Club unofficial HQ ... Great pub and always very friendly... Decent beers too?!!!

Richard Proctor

What a great village pub . Met some family here for a few drinks and a catch up. It was full of locals laughing and joking, lovely atmosphere. Good selection of drinks available, I had a gorgeous pint of strongbow. Very friendly staff, will definitely go back ? ?

Ali Prior

Old fashioned traditional village pub with garden and fire and cozy atmosphere. Ideal for pre and post drinks after events such as plays and pantomimes in the village hall or even post dog walks to warm up!

Paul Coles

Nice friendly pub, Harvey's beer on tap, well worth a visit