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🍻 Historic Village Pub
📍 Etchinghill, Kent
🍽️ Fresh, Home-Cooked Food
🍺 Local Ales & Warm Hospitality
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31/10/2026

🍯 Today’s Lunchtime Special – Honey Glazed Gammon🍖

A taste of traditional pub dining at its best!

Enjoy a generous serving of beautifully roasted honey glazed gammon, freshly carved from the trolley at the table and accompanied by creamy, layered dauphinoise potatoes, tender buttered greens and gravy.🍽️

A classic combination of flavours, freshly prepared and served just as it should be.

Join us at The Gatekeeper Inn today. We look forward to welcoming you! ❤️

30/10/2026

We’re delighted to share some fantastic news! 🎉

Following our food hygiene inspection yesterday, we are very proud to announce that the Gatekeeper Inn has achieved a 5-star food hygiene rating! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A huge well done to our team for all their hard work, dedication and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene ; and keeping our local pub up to a standard we are proud to be .

It’s something we take great pride in, and we’re thrilled to have received this result .

30/10/2026

🍂 Our New Specials Menu Has Arrived! 🍂

We’re delighted to share our latest Specials Menu at The Gatekeeper!

Featuring a lovely selection of starters and mains, with something to suit every appetite. From our honey glazed ham to our Kentish mussels in white w**e and cream, there’s plenty to tempt you.

Take a look at our latest menu and come along to enjoy some of our seasonal specials.

🍽️ We look forward to welcoming you to The Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill!

28/10/2026

🎃 A Little Autumn Magic at the Gatekeeper Inn 🍂

Autumn has arrived at the Gatekeeper Inn! 🎃🍁 Our pumpkins are out front, adding a lovely seasonal touch to the pub and bringing a little autumn charm to Etchinghill.

With the leaves turning golden and the evenings drawing in, it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy the cosy charm of a traditional country pub. 🍂

Pop by and admire our autumn decorations — we look forward to welcoming you!

23/10/2026

🍂 A Winter Walk & A Cosy Pub Welcome 🔥

There’s nothing quite like a refreshing walk through the beautiful Elham Valley Way as the days get cooler and the countryside takes on its autumn and winter charm. 🌿🍁

After a lovely stroll, why not make your way to the Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill, where our cosy, glowing fires are lit and waiting to welcome you in? 🔥🍻

Warm up, settle into a comfy seat, and enjoy a delicious meal, a warming drink or a cocktail from our Cocktail of the Week.

Beautiful countryside, roaring fires and a traditional pub atmosphere — the perfect way to spend a chilly day. ❤️

We look forward to welcoming you!

📍 The Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill, Folkestone

21/10/2026

🍂 A Taste of What’s on the Menu at The Gatekeeper Inn 🍂

Looking for something to start your meal? 🥣

Here’s a little look at some of the delicious starters available on our menu, from our comforting Cauliflower Cheese Soup and hearty Winter Ham Broth to our classic Scotch Egg served with tartar sauce.

Perfect for warming up on a chilly day, all served with a little traditional pub charm. 🍽️

Pop in and discover what else is on the menu at the Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill. We look forward to welcoming you!

18/10/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC TODAY AT THE GATEKEEPER INN! 🍻

Join us today at 5pm for an afternoon of live music with the fantastic G&T Duo! 🎤🎸 Enjoy great music from the 60s onwards, a welcoming traditional pub atmosphere, and a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill.

🍽️ Food served until 6pm – so there’s still time to enjoy one of our delicious Sunday roasts before settling in for the music!

🍸 Cocktail of the Week – why not treat yourself to one of our delicious weekly cocktails?

🍻 The bar will be open until late, so stay for a drink, enjoy the music and make an afternoon of it with us!

We look forward to welcoming you all for a fantastic Sunday of good food, great music and lovely company! ❤️

📍 The Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill, Folkestone
🎶 Live music with the G&T Duo from 5pm
🍽️ Food until 6pm | Bar open until late

16/10/2026

🍻 A Warm Welcome Awaits at The Gatekeeper Inn! 🍽️🍸

Looking for somewhere to enjoy good food, a welcoming atmosphere and a well-stocked bar? Come along to the Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill, where there’s always something to look forward to!

🍴 Enjoy traditional favourites, from our delicious Sunday roasts and hearty homemade dishes to our much-loved ploughman’s and seasonal specials.

🍸 Cocktail of the Week – discover something new to sip and enjoy, alongside a great selection of drinks from our bar.

📋 Specials Menu – take a look at our changing selection of tempting dishes, with something to suit every appetite.

Whether you fancy a relaxed meal, a catch-up over a drink or an evening in a traditional pub, we’d love to welcome you.

🕰️ Take a look at our opening times below and plan your next visit!

📍 The Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill, Folkestone

Good food, good drinks and a proper traditional pub atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️🍻

14/10/2026

🍽️ A PROPER SUNDAY ROAST AT THE GATEKEEPER INN! 🎶

There’s nothing quite like a traditional Sunday roast, and here at the Gatekeeper Inn, we believe in doing things properly! ❤️

🥩 Generous portions – come hungry, because we certainly don’t do small servings!
🧀 Complimentary cauliflower cheese – and plenty of it! Unlike other pubs, we include it with your Sunday roast, so you can enjoy a proper helping without paying extra.
🍗 Traditional Sunday lunches – freshly prepared, hearty and full of flavour.

🌱 Something for Everyone! We offer a delicious nut roast as a vegetarian and vegan option, with vegetarian gravy available. For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten-free Yorkshire puddings, so you can enjoy a traditional Sunday roast with us! 🍽️❤️

🎤 LIVE MUSIC THIS SUNDAY – 18TH OCTOBER!
Join us from 5pm for the fantastic G&T Duo, bringing you music from the 60s onwards! 🎸🎶

Enjoy a delicious Sunday roast, a drink or two, and a lovely afternoon of live music in the warm, traditional pub atmosphere here at The Gatekeeper Inn .

📍 The Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill, Folkestone
🍽️ Hearty roasts | Plenty of cauliflower cheese | 🎶 Live music

Big portions, proper Sunday roasts and great live music – what more could you ask for? ❤️

We look forward to welcoming you! 🍻

Address

Canterbury Road, Etchinghill
Folkestone
CT188DE

Website

http://www.gatekeeperinn.co.uk/

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