Hello, I went onto this site because I was looking for an unbiased opinion about the Drum Inn. I was pleased to read your comments because I was about to book it for lunch today, but as you can imagine I have now changed my mind, why do so many pubs spoil themselves by trying to be something they are not. I have been in catering for 20 years and am constantly disappointed with so-called gastro pubs priding themselves on exquisite quisine when I'm sure the closest the Chefs has got to Chateau Briand is throwing a burger over in McDonalds. I'm not saying this is the case at the Drum as I have never dined there but powdered soup is a bit of a giveaway. I'd love to be proved wrong by this pub as it's in such a great location and as I have only just moved to the area was hoping to use it as my local, so if the Landlord wants a challenge close the restaurant and stage a grand re-opening and maybe the comments might just improve, thanks for reading, Julie.
Julie Gillam
💬 RE: The Drum Inn Stanford North - 13691
This is my site The 'Gerald that I set up in a fury of enthusiasm when I first came to Folkestone sometime in '04. I'd been a frequent visitor for a few years previous to that but I am technically one of those Down From Londons you get nowadays. The site used to be updated more frequently with a calendar of events + voting for best venues and things, and I know it was a handy reference for others who were thinking of moving here. Now I've moved out of Folkestone again (though only to Hythe) it doesn't get as much attention as it used to. Ironic really as Folkestone itself is becoming the exciting place we always thought it was just about to. My name is not Gerald BTW, this comes from the name of a pretend paper in an episode of Brasseye or something, the Portsmouth Gerald, + how there is a local newspaper here called the Folkestone Herald. Puns like this are GRATE aren't they? Do contact me if you have anything to offer, email anythign @ this domain, or try @folkestone or @pauly on the twitter.