This micropub was awarded Branch Pub of the Year runner-up in 2017, it is in a former tattoo shop at the south end of the High Street. The Smugglers’ Alehouse has a mixture of high and low tables, where you can relax or join in with the varied conversations between customers and staff, or simply just sit and people watch. Well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome. In addition to the ever-changing real ales and ciders on offer, there is a selection of wines, spirits and Curious Brew from Chapel Down in Tenterden. Tea and coffee is usually available upon request, various snacks (including pickled eggs) are also usually available. The Smugglers’ is about a 10 minute walk from the main bus stops in Station Road, where you can travel to/from Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Rye, Hastings and beyond, in addition, it is also about 20 minutes’ walk from the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch light railway station.