The Leicester Arms in Penshurst reopens after £1.2m refurb
The Little & Large Pub Company managed site has also had its 11 en-suite bedrooms upgraded
The Leicester Arms, Penshurst. Image: Little & Large Pub Company
The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, Kent, has reopened following a £1.2 refurbishment by owners Brakspear in partnership with the Little & Large Pub Company.
The redevelopment, overseen by Brakspear’s in-house design team, has focused on retaining ‘the charm and character’ of the Grade II-listed building, while creating a ‘relaxed environment for informal drinking and dining’.
At the same time, the pub’s 11 en-suite bedrooms have been upgraded to offer boutique hotel-style accommodation.
Menus at The Leicester Arms (@theleicesterarmspenshurst) offer a range of tastes and occasions, with a focus on seasonal and local ingredients. Steaks from the Robata grill served with a variety of sauces and sides are the highlight of the à la carte menu, which also features fish, chicken and a selection of interesting starters and desserts.
The Sunday menu focuses on roasts, and there are also value-conscious menus including a set lunch every day and a Steak Night every Wednesday.
Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies said: “We were happy to invest in The Leicester Arms and create a pub where Little & Large can work their magic! They’ve proven themselves to be fantastic operators at The Running Horses, so we look forward to seeing their second Brakspear pub become a similar success.”
Little & Large took on The Running Horses, at the foot of Box Hill near Dorking, in early 2022, and turned the pub into one of the stars of Brakspear’s leased and tenanted estate. In 2023 it was named overall winner in the National Pub & Bar Awards.
Talking on social media they said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the opening of our fourth site, the Leicester Arms in Penshurst.
”It’s a proud moment for us as we continue to grow and bring our passion for outstanding food and drink experiences to more communities.”
