Book THE ROYAL OAK in Hawkhurst, Kent

The Royal Oak serves Sunday sharing roasts with whole roast chicken, leg of lamb, beef short rib, and pork with crackling. Each roast serves up to four people and comes with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, and a teapot of gravy; prices run from £39 for the chicken to £65 for the slow-cooked sous vide beef short rib. The menu also has a vegetable wellington for vegetarians, plus pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese as sides.

The hotel hosts live music performances, stand-up comedy nights, and pub crawls. Board games and puzzles are available on-site, and the Royal Oak runs community support initiatives during adverse weather. Private meeting rooms and banquet facilities can be booked for gatherings and events.

The Royal Oak is pet-friendly and allows dogs in both the hotel rooms and the pub area. Families can order kids' meals, and the Sunday sharing roasts serve up to four people. Vegan options and the vegetable wellington are available on the menu.

Dining: Sunday sharing roasts for up to four people

Rooms: Deluxe King Rooms with a free breakfast hamper

Location: 7 km from Bodiam Castle, 79 km from Gatwick

Entertainment: Live music, stand-up comedy, and pub crawls

Family: Kids' meals and garden space

Pets: Dogs welcome in rooms and pub areas