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Plan your visit to The Five Bells by reserving a table.
To reserve a table please call 01303 813 334, or use the link below to book online.

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Food Serving Times
Monday9am–11am,Midday–3pm,5pm–9pm
Tuesday9am–11am,Midday–3pm,5pm–9pm
Wednesday9am–11am,Midday–3pm,5pm–9pm
Thursday9am–11am,Midday–3pm,5pm–9pm
Friday9am–11am,Midday–3pm,5pm–9:30pm
Saturday9am–11am,Midday–3pm,5pm–9:30pm
SundayMidday–6pm
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Bank Holiday Mondays9am–5pm

Pub Opening Times
Monday9am–11pm
Tuesday9am–11pm
Wednesday9am–11pm
Thursday9am–11pm
Friday9am–11pm
Saturday9am–11pm
SundayMidday–8pm
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Bank Holiday Mondays9am–7pm

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Menus

The Five Bells is a truly modern public house with a great selection of locally sourced food and drink. Browse our sample menus below.

Pub Menu
Sunday Menu
Lunchtime Locals Menu
Kids Menu
Snack Menu
Breakfast Menu
Drinks Menu

Find Us

Five Bells Inn, The Street, East Brabourne, Kent, TN25 5LP

Get in Touch

General Enquiries

Call 01303 813 334 or email info@fivebellsbrabourne.co.uk

To Make a Reservation

Call 01303 813 334 or email reservations@therocksaltgroup.com

Press & Media Enquiries

Email marketing@thepickledeggpubcompany.com

Sample Breakfast Menu

AVAILABLE 9AM-11AM MONDAY-SATURDAY

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Bowl of Yoghurt (Vegan/Gluten Free available) - £7.00
Granola, Honey, Berries
Poached Local Hen’s Eggs & Avocado - £10.75
Toasted Docker Sourdough, Rocket, Mustard Dressing, Toasted Seeds
Add Smoked Streaky Bacon £1.75 / Smoked Salmon £2.25 / Woodland Mushrooms £1.25
Classic English Breakfast (Gluten Free available) - £13.50
Smoked Streaky Bacon, Cumberland Sausage, Black Pudding, Thyme Roasted Tomato, Flat Mushroom, Hash Brown, Baked Beans, Sourdough Toast & Butter, Hen’s Egg to your liking
Classic Vegetarian Breakfast (Vegan/Gluten Free available) - £12.50
Cumberland style Sausage, Avocado, Thyme Roasted Tomato, Flat Mushroom, Spinach, Hash Brown, Baked Bean, Sourdough Toast & Butter, Hen’s Egg to your liking
Buttermilk Pancakes (Gluten Free) - £9.75
Vanilla Cream, Seasonal Fruit Compote Or Salted Butter & Maple Syrup
Belgian Waffles (Vegan) - £9.75
Vanilla Cream, Seasonal Fruit Compote Or Salted Butter & Maple Syrup

Sample Christmas Day Menu

£90.00 PER PERSON
Bookings available between midday–3pm

Bubbles & Selection of Canapés

Truffled Cauliflower Soup

Black Treacle Cured Salmon, Celeriac Remoulade, Malted Sourdough
or
Pressed Ham Hock & Pistachio, Pickled Apple, Toast
or
Salt Baked Beetroot, Smoked Parsnip, Candied Walnuts, Goats Curd

Roast Norfolk Turkey with all the Trimmings
or
Duck Breast, Colcannon, Braised Salsify, Brandy Persevered Figs
or
Turbot, Brown Shrimp Sauce, Jerusalem Artichoke, Braised Leek

Christmas Pudding, Brandy Custard, Candied Orange
or
Salted Caramel Tart, Cinnamon Ice Cream
or
Dark Chocolate Pot, Creme Fraiche, Honeycomb
or
A Selection of Kent & East Sussex Cheeses, PX Raisins and Oatcakes

Tea, Coffee and Christmas Pudding Fudge

Must be booked and pre-ordered in advance, either via phone or email. Pre-orders are required no later than 14 days in advance. A £50 per person deposit will be taken to confirm the booking. Full cancellation of the booking must be made no later than 1 December, afterwhich the deposit will become non-refundable. A discretionary gratuity of 10% will be added to the bill.

Sample Christmas Day Vegan Menu

£85.00 PER PERSON

Bubbles & Selection of Canapés

Truffled Cauliflower Soup

Mushroom & Chestnut Pate, Onion Chutney, Toasted Sourdough

Sage & Onion Croquettes, Black Cabbage, Roasted Swede, Salsify

Sticky Gingerbread Pudding, Honeycomb Ice Cream

Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies

Must be booked in advance, either via phone, email or online. A deposit will be taken to confirm the booking. Full cancellation of the booking must be made no later than 7 days in advance, afterwhich the deposit will become non-refundable.

COVID-19 POLICY

THE ROCKSALT GROUP COVID-19 POLICY

Reviewed Monthly

We’re dedicated to protecting our team, guests and partners from the risks posed by COVID-19. In line with the easing of national restrictions, we are continuing to implement robust protocols that comply with the Government guidelines provided for the hospitality industry. Here is a summary of the measures currently in place:

Thorough risk assessments have been updated for all of our venues and shared with all team members.
Our team members will continue to take COVID-19 tests twice a week.
Face coverings are voluntary and guests are advised to exercise their personal judgement.
Our team members will continue to wear face coverings.
Hand sanitisers will still be available on entry, exit and at key points in our venues.
Our team will continue to carry out regular cleaning and sanitation of all high contact areas and touch points.
Guests are encouraged to continue to respect the personal space of our team members and other guests.
Glass protective screens will remain in all bar areas.
Track and Trace information will be displayed on entry, should you wish to check in.
Please do not visit if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

Sample Festive Party Menu

£35.00 PER PERSON
Available 24 November–Christmas Eve

Spiced Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Docker Sourdough
or
Classic Prawn Cocktail, Bloody Mary Rose Sauce
or
Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Chutney, Brioche

Stuffed Breast of Norfolk Turkey, Properly Garnished
or
Baked Rye Bay Cod, Kentish New Potato Champ, Clams, Fish Cream
or
Potato Gnocchi, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Chestnuts, Black Winter Truffle

PUDDING

Christmas Pudding with Brandy Custard
or
Lemon Meringue Eton Mess, Blackberries
or
Bitter Chocolate Tart, Creme Fraiche, Honeycomb
or
A Selection British Cheeses, Quince Jelly and Oatcakes - (£5.00 supplement)

Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies

Must be booked in advance, either via phone or email. Card details will be taken to confirm the booking. Full cancellation of the booking must be made no later than 7 days in advance, and individual cancelations no later than 48 hours, afterwhich a £15 per person covercharge will be applied. For tables of more than 12 people a 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. A discretionary gratuity of 10% will be added to the bill.

Sample Garden Menu

Snacks

Docker Sourdough Baguette and Salted Butter - £3.75
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus - £3.50
Baba Ghanoush - £3.50
Perello Picante Olives - £3.50

Sharing Boards

(for 2)

Charcuterie Board - £25.50
Coppa, Salami, Prosciutto, Chorizo, Pancetta, Pickles, Docker Sourdough Baguette and Salted Butter
Hastings Smoked Fish Board - £29.50
Rocksalt Cure Kiln Smoked Salmon, Smoked Mackerel Pate, Whipped Smoked Cod’s Roe, Pickled Cucumber, Horseradish Cream, Charcoal Crackers, Docker Sourdough Baguette and Salted Butter
British Cheese Board - £13.50
Blackstick Blue, Wookey Hole, Rosary Goat, Branston Pickles, Celery, Charcoal Crackers, Oat Cakes

Mains

Cheeseburger - £14.00
Brioche Bun, Cheese, French’s & Ketchup, Lettuce, Pickles, Fries
‘The Dirty Dog’ - £10.50
Smoked Frankfurter, Sauerkraut, French’s & Ketchup, Crispy Onions, Fries
Classic “Blackstick Blue & Wookey Hole” Ploughman’s - £12.50
Pearl Couscous, Chickpea, Feta, Chilli & Herb Vinaigrette - £11.50

Woodfired Pizza

Classic Margherita - £11.00
+ Add your choice of toppings—
Olives/Fresh Chilli/Jalapeño/Red Onion/Mushroom/Piquillo Peppers - £0.95 each
Goats Cheese/Pepperoni/Smoked Bacon/Anchovies - £1.50 each

Puddings

Selection of Jude Ice Creams or Sorbets - £5.50

Sample Kids Menu

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Starters

Soup of the Day - £3.00
Cheesy Garlic Pizza - £6.00
Red Pepper Hummus, Sourdough Bread - £3.00

Mains

Cheeseburger - £7.50
Brioche Bun, Fries, Ketchup
“Bangers & Mash” - £6.50
With Baked Beans
Battered Fish - £8.00
Chips, Mushy Peas
Chicken Katsu Curry - £8.00
Basmati Rice
Tomato & Herb Potato Dumplings - £7.00
Wood-fired Margherita Pizza - £7.00
(please enquire about extra toppings)

Puddings

Chocolate Brownie, Mint Choc Ice Cream - £4.50
Berry & Honeycomb Sundae - £5.00
Seasonal Fruit & Oat Crumble - £4.00

A discretionary 10% service charge will be applied to all tables

Sample Midweek Set Lunch

2 COURSES £22.50 / 3 COURSES £27.50
Available Wednesday–Friday
Meal inclusive of a welcome drink on arrival (soft drink, house beer or wine) & tea or coffee to finish
Available until end of March.

Starters

Roasted Cauliflower
Onion Jam, Chestnuts, Jerusalem Artichoke
Five Bells Fish Cake
Caesar Wedge
Seasonal Vegetable Soup
Docker Sourdough

Mains

Courgette & Red Lentil Daal
Pistachio Dukka, Rice, Chapati
Potato Dumplings
Mushroom Veloute, Almond Crumb, Jerusalem Artichoke
Cheeseburger
Brioche Bun, French’s & Ketchup, Lettuce, Pickles, Fries
‘The Dirty Dog’
Smoked Frankfurter, Sauerkraut, French’s & Ketchup, Crispy Onions, Fries
Harvey's Beer Battered Fish & Beef Dripping Chips
Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce
Wood Fired Pizza (with up to 3 toppings)
Toppings: Black Olives, Fresh Chilli, Jalapeños, Red Onion, Mushrooms, Piquillo Peppers, Anchovies, Goats Cheese, Pepperoni, Smoked Bacon

Puddings

Chocolate Mousse, Milk Jam, Biscotti
Seasonal Fruit And Oat Crumble, Custard Or Ice Cream
Selection of Jude’s Ice Creams or Sorbets

A discretionary 10% service charge will be applied to all tables

Sample New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials

£50.00 - 3 COURSES

Starters

Rye Bay Scallops - £13.50
Whipped Jerusalem Artichoke, Crispy, Sherry Caramel, Coriander
Wood Pigeon - £9.50
Pate on Toast, Pickled Chanterelles, Honeyed Figs

Mains

28 Day Aged Beef Wellington to Share, - £65.00 (or £30 supplement)
Truffled Mash, Sprout Top, Madeira Sauce
Monkfish Vindaloo - £24.50
Pilaf Rice, Crispy Onions, Charred Chilli, Cucumber Yoghurt

PUDDING

Egg Custard Tart - £7.00
Blackcurrant Sorbet
Cold Chocolate Fondant, - £8.00
Passion Fruit, Hazelnuts
A Selection of Kent & East Sussex Cheeses, PX Raisins and Oatcakes - £13.50 (or £5 supplement)

Tea, Coffee and Christmas Pudding Fudge

Must be booked in advance, either via phone, email or online. Credit card details will be required to confirm your booking and cancellations must be made no later than 48 hours in advance or a cover fee may be applied.

Sample Pub Menu

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Starters

Seasonal Vegetable Soup (Vegan/GF available) - £7.50
Docker Sourdough, Salted Butter
Compressed Watermelon (Vegan/GF) - £9.00
Avocado, Pickled Shallots, Pistachio, Radish
Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg (GF/DF available) - £9.75
Curried Parsnip, Grain Mustard
Breaded Ham Hock (GF/DF available) - £9.50
Rhubarb Kimchi, Watercress, Burnt Hulme Farm Apple
House Cured Salmon Pastrami (GF/DF available) - £11.50
Dill Pickled Cucumber, Burnt Grapefruit, Labneh

Mains

Lamb Rump (GF/DF available) - £27.50
Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Lamb Fat Potatoes, Wild Garlic Salsa Verde
Wood Fired Wingham Cauliflower (Vegan/GF available) - £19.50
Pistachio Romesco, Kale, Butterbeans
Breaded Cornish Hake (GF/DF available) - £21.50
Wild Garlic Mayonnaise, Braised Leeks, Kent New Potatoes
Corn Fed Chicken (GF/DF available) - £21.00
Confit Leg Croquette, Black Cabbage, Tarragon & Whiskey Sauce
Pan Fried Sea Trout (GF/DF available) - £25.00
Brown Crab Risotto, Samphire, Rainbow Chard, Herb Oil

Pub Classics

Cauliflower Pakora Burger (Vegan/GF available) - £15.50
Red Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Fries
Local Beer Battered Cod & Chips (GF available) - £19.50
Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce
Cheeseburger (GF/DF available) - £17.50
Brioche Bun, French’s Mustard & Ketchup, Lettuce, Pickles, Fries
Ploughmans (GF available) - £15.50
Ham Hock Terrine, Ashmore Cheddar, Pickles, House Slaw, Sourdough
28 Day Aged 10oz Ribeye (GF/DF available) - £35.50
Grilled Tomato, Flat Mushroom, Skin on Chips (Choose from, Pink Peppercorn, Béarnaise, Kentish Blue Cheese, Garlic Butter)—Add Garlic Prawn Skewers for £6.25
House Goan Curry (Vegan/GF available) - Vegetable £17.50 / Prawn £19.50 / Chicken £19.00
Basmati Rice, Nut Dukka, Chapati

Woodfired Pizza

Vegan and gluten free option available

Classic Margherita - £13.00
+ Add your choice of toppings—
Black Olives, Fresh Chilli, Jalapeños, Red Onion, Mushrooms, Piquillo Peppers, Anchovies - £1.00 each
Goats Cheese, Pepperoni, Smoked Bacon - £1.50 each

Sides

£4.75 EACH

Chips/Fries - Upgrade to Loaded +£3.50
Chive Creamed Potatoes
Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter
Buttered New Potatoes
Truffled Cauliflower Cheese
Spiced Seasonal Root Vegetables

Puddings

Hulm Farm Apple, Berry & Oat Crumble (Vegan/GF available) - £8.50
Ice Cream, Custard or Cream
"Snickers" Cheesecake (GF) - £9.50
Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, Chocolate
Vanilla Rice Pudding (Vegan/GF available) - £9.00
Lemon Curd, Poached Rhubarb, Stem Ginger Biscotti
Rum & Miso Caramelised Pineapple (Vegan/GF available) - £8.50
Coconut Sorbet, Pistachio Crumb
Classic Affogato, Biscotti (Vegan/GF available) - £7.00
Add a shot of Pleasant Land Distillery Walnut Liqueur for £3.50
Selection of Jude’s Ice Creams or Sorbets (Vegan/GF) - £6.75
Kingcott Blue & Ashmore Cheddar, Red Onion Marmalade, Warm Eccles Cake (GF available) - £15.00

A discretionary 10% service charge will be applied to all tables

Sample Snack Menu

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FROM THE BAR—AVAILABLE 11:30am–10:30pm

Salted Peanuts (Vegan) - £2.50
Smoked Almonds (Vegan, GF) - £4.25
Wasabi Peas (Vegan) - £3.50
Spicy Broad Beans (Vegan) - £2.50
Pork Scratchings - £3.75
Pickled Egg (GF) - £1.50
Perello Picante Olives (Vegan, GF) - £4.50

FROM THE KITCHEN—AVAILABLE 12pm–9pm

Docker Sourdough, Salted Butter (Vegan/GF available) - £4.50
Cauliflower Pakora, Mango Chutney (Vegan, GF) - £4.50
Beer Battered Pickles, Black Garlic Mayonnaise (Vegan, GF) - £4.50
Red Pepper Hummus, Paprika Crackers (Vegan, GF) - £4.50
Cheesy Garlic Pizza (Vegan/GF available) - £12.00
Classic Loaded Fries (Vegan/GF available) - £8.50
Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, Bacon, Crispy Onions, Sriracha
Katsu Loaded Fries (Vegan/GF available) - £9.75
Katsu Sauce, Cheese, Crispy Chicken, Pickled Shallots, Spring Onion, Coconut Yoghurt

Sample Daily Specials Menu

This is a sample menu, Specials change daily.

Starters

Leek & Potato Soup, Toasted Sourdough - £5.50
Broadbean & Mint Mousse, Crispy Pancetta, Pickled Onion and Sourdough - £6.00
Mussels, Smoked Bacon & Kentish Gala Cider - £9.50

Mains

Folkestone Lemon Sole, Brown Caper Butter, Seasonal Greens - £23.95
Romney Marsh Lamb Rump, Cabbage, Whipped Carrots, Blackberry Sauce - £19.95
Wild Mushroom Macaroni & Cheese, Mixed Leaf Salad - £12.50

Puddings

Cherry Bakewell Tart, Chocolate Ice Cream - £6.50

A discretionary 10% service charge will be applied to all tables

Sample Lunchtime Locals Menu

Midweek lunch specials, available Monday–Friday (excluding bank holidays)

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"Bangers & Mash" (DF available) - £11.50
Herb Crumb, Seasonal Greens, Gravy
Potato Gnocchi (Vegan available) - £10.50
Wild Garlic Pesto, Pea & Parmesan
Beer Battered Cod & Chips (GF/DF available) - £12.50
Tartare Sauce, Mushy Peas
Butternut Squash, Mixed Bean & Cheese - £13.50
Seasonal Greens, Gravy

Sides

£4.50 each

Buttered New Potatoes
Chive Creamed Potatoes
Truffled Cauliflower Cheese
Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter
Spiced Root Vegetables

A discretionary 10% service charge will be applied to all tables

Sample Sunday Menu

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Starters

Seasonal Vegetable Soup (Vegan/GF available) - £7.80
Docker Sourdough, Salted Butter
Breaded Ham Hock (GF/DF available) - £9.90
Rhubarb Kimchi, Watercress, Burnt Hulme Farm Apple
House Cured Salmon Pastrami (GF/DF available) - £11.45
Dill Pickled Cucumber, Burnt Grapefruit, Labneh
Compressed Watermelon (Vegan/GF available) - £8.85
Avocado, Pickled Shallots, Pistachio, Radish

Roasts

Served with Roasties, Yorkie, Gravy, Seasonal Greens, Carrots, Parsnip

28 Day Aged Beef Sirlion (GF available) - £23.40
Chicken Breast, House Stuffing (GF available) - £21.30
Belly of Pork (GF available) - £21.30
Butternut Squash, Cheese & Bean Pie - £19.75
+ Add extra sides
Cauliflower Cheese £4.70 / House Stuffing £2.10 / Extra Yorkie £0.55 / Extra Roasties £4.70

Mains

Breaded Cornish Hake (GF/DF available) - £20.30
Wild Garlic Mayonnaise, Braised Leeks, Kent New Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable Goan Curry (Vegan/GF available) - £17.70
Basmati Rice, Nut Dukka, Chapati
Wood Fired Wingham Cauliflower (Vegan/GF available) - £19.75
Pistachio Romesco, Kale, Butterbeans
Pan Fried Sea Trout (GF/DF available) - £24.95
Brown Crab Risotto, Samphire, Rainbow Chard, Herb Oil
Cauliflower Pakora Burger (Vegan) - £15.50
Red Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Pickled Shallot, Fries

Woodfired Pizza

Vegan and gluten free option available

Classic Margherita - £13.00
+ Add your choice of toppings—
Black Olives, Fresh Chilli, Jalapeños, Red Onion, Mushrooms, Piquillo Peppers, Anchovies - £1.00 each
Goats Cheese, Pepperoni, Smoked Bacon - £1.55 each

Sides

£4.70 EACH

Fries/Chips
Garlic & Herb Roasties
Buttered Kent New Potatoes
Cauliflower Cheese
Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter
Seasonal Root Vegetables

Puddings

Hulm Farm Apple, Berry & Oat Crumble (Vegan/GF available) - £8.30
Ice Cream, Custard or Cream
"Snickers" Cheesecake (GF) - £9.90
Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, Chocolate
Traditional Bread & Butter Pudding - £8.85
Orange Suzette, Custard
Rum & Miso Caramelised Pineapple (Vegan/GF available) - £7.80
Coconut Sorbet, Pistachio Crumb
Selection of Jude’s Ice Creams or Sorbets (Vegan/GF) - £6.75
Kingcott Blue & Ashmore Cheddar, Red Onion Marmalade, Warm Eccles Cake (GF available) - £15.10

A discretionary 10% service charge will be applied to all tables

Sample Vegan Menu

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Starters

Seasonal Soup - £6.50
Docker Sourdough
Cauliflower “Cheese” Croquette - £7.00
Herb Emulsion, Crisp Sage
Butternut Squash Caponata - £6.50
Candied Walnuts, Sourdough Croutons
Feta & Sweet Potato Taco - £7.00
Avocado, Yoghurt, Lime Pickled Onion
Wood Fired Jerusalem Artichoke - £6.75
Crushed Butternut Squash, Hazelnuts, Braised Garlic

Mains

“Buttermilk” Celeriac Burger - £15.50
Curried Carrot, Pickled Red Cabbage, Cheese, Fries
Wood Fired Hispi Cabbage - £14.00
Bubble & Squeak, Chilli Tomato Jam, Black Garlic
Cep Risotto - £16.00
Crisp Sage, King Oyster Mushrooms, Pickled Shallots
Jerusalem Artichoke - £14.50
Brussels Sprout, Truffled Potato, Walnut Salsa
Seasonal Vegetable Goan Curry - £16.00
Basmati Rice, Mixed Nut Dukka, Chapati
Cauliflower Pakora Burger - £13.50
Red Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Pickled Shallots, Fries
“Halloumi” - £14.00
Spiced Pearl Couscous, Salsa Verde

Sides

£4.50 EACH

Chips/Fries
Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter
Truffled Cauliflower Cheese
Maple Roasted Parsnips
Mixed Leaf Salad, Mustard Dressing

Puddings

Seasonal Fruit & Oat Crumble - £7.00
Custard or Ice Cream
Chocolate & Cob Nut Pave - £8.00
Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream
Coconut Rice Pudding - £7.50
Quince Compote, Brandy Snap
Gingerbread Pudding - £8.50
Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
Almond Sponge - £7.00
Blood Orange, Creme Fraiche
Selection of Jude’s Ice Creams or Sorbets (Vegan/GF) - £6.00

A discretionary 10% service charge will be applied to all tables