Booking online is our new quick and easy way to reserve a table. For parties of 7 or over please call 01303 812125

A perfect Christmas...

We provide a beautiful setting for the perfect Christmas party- whether you are sharing festivities with friends, family or work colleagues- our inviting open fire, delicious menu and friendly staff are here to ensure you have a Christmas to remember!

Our Christmas party menu will be available from 23th November-23rd December-  Please call 01303 812125 for more information. A  £10 PP deposit will be required at the time of booking, a pre order will be required 5 days before your meal. 

 

The Drum Inn pub and campsite - Stanford North, Kent

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Positioned at the foot of the Kentish Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty, 5 minutes from the Channel Tunnel, The Drum is a traditional 18th century Inn built in 1708. The Inn is renowned for it’s fine selection of real ales and a traditional ‘pub menu’ prepared mainly from locally sourced ingredients.

In addition, The Drum Inn is also the ideal location base for ‘under canvas’ campers, caravans and motor homes, providing full facilities to make your stay a memorable one.

OPENING TIMES

Monday -  Friday 12-10pm (food 12-3/5-8pm)

Saturday 12-10pm (food 12-8pm)

Sundays & Bank Holidays 12-8pm (food 12-5pm)

 

 

 

Camping

With France on our doorstep, we are the closest campsite to the Channel Tunnel. Along with the beautiful Kent countryside and attractions, we believe we provide the perfect camping and holiday destination for everyone. Our campsite is easily accessible, leaving the M20 motorway at Junction 11 and following the signs to Stanford North, just a few minutes drive away.

The site is spacious and is rated as three stars by EnjoyEngland.com.

Please read notes before booking:

-The yellow pending dates have some availablity on certain pitches. If there is no EHU option tick box showing we don't have any availability for it.

-Once you have selected your dates and requirements, choose the paypal option for ALL major credit card payments- you do not need to have a paypal account.

- It is 7 night maximum stay.

- You must arrive before 10pm on your check-in date (8pm on Sundays and bank holidays)

- There are no restrictions on departure times

- To acess the campsite you will need to go up a ramp, longer vehicles with a long overhang may have trouble 

To make a booking, first click the date of arrival then the date of departure.

Our Autumn Menu 2026

Rather than write the words homemade and handmade which you would find all over the menu, we would rather take this opportunity now, to let you know that our menu is almost entirely crafted by our team on site. A lot of pride & effort goes into the creation of our dishes,
A 10% discretionary service charge is added to the bill, if our team can help you in any way please ask. Our aim is to make your experience with us the best! Let us know if anyone has any allergies or specific dietary requirements.

Gf – Gluten Free, Df – Dairy Free, Vg – Vegan


While you wait £5

Padron peppers with Maldon sea salt Gf Df

Pitted mixed olives Gf Df

Warm sourdough with flavoured butters

Sweet and spicy chorizo bites Gf


Starters

Pork belly bites with bacon jam, pickled slaw and mojo verde £9 Gf Df

Shell on tiger prawns with spicy scotch bonnet salsa and crostini £12

Soup with warm ciabatta bread and butter £9

Mozzarella and basil Arancini balls with a balsamic marinara sauce £9

Creamy wild mushrooms on toasted sourdough £9 (vegan option)

Crispy chilli beef with pickled red onions £9  Gf Df

Loaded nachos (Small £9  Large £16) - Topped with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, jalapenos and coriander (Add chilli-con-carne or pulled pork £3 or £5) Gf


Toasted ciabattas

Cheese and onion chutney £9

Fish finger, gem lettuce and tartare £10

Venison sausage and confit onions £10

Bacon, brie and cranberry sauce £10

Coronation chickpea £9 vg

Add a handful of chips for £2.75


Mains

Fennel braised pork belly with bacon jam, dauphinoise potatoes, black pudding, baby onion and cider sauce, tenderstem and mojo verde £26

Moules frites - Moules mariniere with chips and warm ciabatta bread £18

Smoked haddock, king prawn and pea risotto with shaved parmesan £27 Gf

Venison sausages with juniper and blackberry jus, mash and roasted roots £24

French onion and beef pie with gravy, mustard mash and roasted roots £25

Apple cider chicken with dauphinoise potatoes, caramelised apples and buttered leeks £25 Gf

Slow braised pulled lamb with rosemary & redcurrant sauce, mash, crispy leeks and tenderstem £29 Gf

Sizzling Fajitas – Chicken £22, Steak £29, Vegetable £20, Served with warm tortilla wraps, grated cheese, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos and sour cream

Wild mushroom and thyme risotto with shaved parmesan £20 Gf (Add chicken and stilton £4 (vegan option available)

Cod and chips with pea puree, salad and chunky tartare £23.50

8oz Ribeye steak with chips, salad, wild garlic mushrooms, roasted beef tomato and roasted shallots £32 Gf, Add 3 king prawns £6.50 Gf, Add a sauce £4.50: blue cheese, peppercorn or Diane Gf


Burgers

Served with salad in a brioche bun, chips and pickled slaw

The Drum burger with bacon and cheese £21.50

The Veggie burger with guacamole and sweet chilli sauce £20


Sides

Skin on fries £5 Gf Df           With cheese £5.50 Gf

Garlic ciabatta £4.50            With cheese £5

Sweet potato fries £5.50 GF Df  

Salad bowl £4 Gf Df

Onion rings £5 Df


Desserts £10

Chocolate caramel mousse with orange crumble

Caramel panna cotta with pecan brittle Gf

Apple and blackberry crumble with custard

Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream

Tiramisu

 

Cheeseboard with cheddar, brie, stilton, crackers, chutney, nuts and fruit £13

 

Introducing ‘The Cheeky Cow Ice Cream Company’

We have been perfecting our own homemade ice cream for several years

It’s so good we decided to brand it! £3.80 per scoop Gf

Vanilla

Salted caramel

Belgian chocolate

Winter special (ask your server)

Honeycomb

Raspberry ripple

Maple & walnut

Mango or Raspberry sorbet vg gf


Sunday Roast 

On a Sunday we replace our toasted ciabattas with Sunday roasts. 

Sunday Roasts all served with Roast Potatoes, Stuffing, Yorkshire Pudding, Swede and Carrot Mash, Red Cabbage, Parsnip, Broccoli, Cauliflower Cheese & Red Wine Gravy

Vg, Df and Gf Options available

Topside of Beef £24

Leg of Lamb £24

Loin of pork £23           

Breast of Chicken £23

Nut Roast £20

Mixed Roast £30


 

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