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A new chapter for an old inn
A thatched 16th-century freehouse on the A35, brought back to life in March 2026 by the Armstrong family.
The Old Inn has stood at the heart of Kilmington since the 1600s. After a quiet stretch when the doors were closed, Dave, Julie and the rest of the Armstrong family took over with a simple plan — put some love back into a beautiful building, fill it with good food and good drinks, and welcome back old customers and new.
We are ready to put some love back into this beautiful property, fill it with good food & drinks and welcome back old customers and new.
— The Armstrongs, January 2026
Chef Dave's in the kitchen, the family's behind the bar, and a sunny beer garden's waiting out the back. Dogs welcome. Roasts on Sundays. Homemade pies, lamb shank, a proper Sunday roast — and whatever else is good on the specials board that week. Come for a quick pint, stay for the afternoon.
1600sEst. Circa
Mar '26Reopened
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