Best beer selection in town..........unusual Continental stuff too.read more

A good place to grab a drink in Tunbridge Wells…read more The bar serves a good selection of beers and there's a nice atmosphere inside. Occasionally a band (in the past usually a dire covers act, but I may've just chosen duff nights) will grace the front of the pub. There's a fish restaurant downstairs, my only experience of which was the paella which was a little stingy on the fish portions compared to it's continental cousins but a tasty effort nonetheless. There's a nice rear patio in which to relax in the summer. Overall this is definitely one of the better places to grab a drink in Tunbridge Wells. A good effort in a place that often makes so little.

Not sure if Charlotte know what 'authentic' means but this restaurant is far from authentic…read more The food was ok Lets start with the staff, the waiter was Malaysian, the waitress was Russian, the Spanish Guitarist Italian and the Chef was Egyptian. Not a Spanish person in sight. It was 7:30 on a Tuesday evening and they had ran out of bread, a tapa's bar that has no bread, I couldn't believe it, thats unheard of and it would never happen in Spain, there would be a riot, I still can't believe it or the fact someone just couldn't use 1 single brain cell and pop out and buy some locally. They ran out of bread. This place is about as authentic as a Turin shroud beach towel.

Good selection of tapas, all served hot by friendly and efficient staff. I particularly enjoyed the…read moreSalt Cod (Baccala) and garlic bread with cheese and artichoke (Pan de Acachofa). Good portion sizes, especially the Tortilla Barcelona. Wasn't keen on the House White Wine (£13.75 a bottle). Managed to get a table by the window which was pleasant. I concur with other reviewers that it is very cosy. Bill for two came to £83 but using Tastecard it came down to £55. I would go back again.

I used to get my cocktail fix at this bar a few years back when it was 'The Grapevine' but hadn't…read morehad the pleasure of visiting since the revamp, until now. I have to say, except for the name change I didn't notice any major differences to the interior. Tucked away in a little lane at the bottom of town, I had hoped it would still be a slightly trendier bar for a more mature crowd, and yes there were no inebriated youngsters but I did not leave impressed. I visited on a Saturday night with a group of about fifteen, and I can forgive them the fact that they only had Stella on tap, they even had a sign on the bar apologising. However what I cannot forgive is why the downstairs bar, much bigger with more seating, was closed off. Fair enough maybe in the week or when there are only a handful of patrons but I had just come in for a Birthday drink and brought them 15 peoples custom, but alas when we walked down the stairs the less than friendly bouncer marched us back up again. No explanation or apologies given, Not impressed.

Appalling customer service from owner/girlfriend of. Some people should not be in this line of work…read moreif they cannot treat their customers with care and respect.

Nice local pub. Spacious. Nice stop off on the way into town for a night out or on the way home…read more Not really somewhere for an all nighter but quite nice for after work bevvies.

Such a pretty restaurant! It has such a lively atmosphere, and the staff are all happy and…read morewelcoming. The menu was great, and my lunch was so scrumptious. I came here with my Mum once and absolutely loved it, and it's a regular lunch spot for my Mum and Grandma. It feels really authentic and it's overall such a pretty restaurant. I would definitely recommend here, however I do remember it being quite tightly packed so it may not be idealistic for wheelchair users. Other than this, it's a very lovely place with a great menu and not overpriced.

Sevenoaks is a small town with oh-so-many coffee and lunch places. I was amazed when this opened as…read moreit offers sandwiches, coffees, light lunches and drinks - just like SO many other places just feet away. Even Strada, a perfectly respectable joint, is only some 20 yards distant and their cooked lunch menu is so similar that one wonders at the sheer nerve of the Soprano people!!! Anyway, their coffee was rounded, not bitter, and their lunch and dessert pleasant (gnocchi with Gorgonzola & walnuts, lemon cake). The prices were reasonable. The staff a little dreamy & the decor is 'unpretentious Italian restaurant'. It's been very well supported initially. Watch this space because, unbelievably, another Italian deli place has opened in the last fortnight down the road: Valentino's. Sevenoaks, haven of the Middle Classes, is now surely the Little Italy of Kent!!! I'll be writing to The Telegraph..........

We had a lovely breakfast here, on Easter morning, while staying at the hotel. The person at the…read morehostess stand gave us an option of a few two person tables to choose from. The dining room area has a few rooms - two with seating, and one where the continental breakfast items were available. I gave up meat for lent, so being able to order one of my favorite breakfast dishes, with ham, on Sunday morning, was even better. The bistro offers a continental breakfast, and a number of hot, made to order items. The eggs Benedict were delicious. The right amount of hollandaise sauce, perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks, and ham. Great place to enjoy breakfast!

Stunning gourmet food with first class wines and a bar to relax in before and after your meal…read more.. One where the cocktails and drinks don't lack flare! What more can be said... It's not cheap... But that's not why you go to a place like this. The restaurant reminds me of a bistro I used to visit in Paris many moons ago... Not to dressed up (you can roll in with a t-shirt on and a pair of jeans), it's got it's traditional heart on it's walls i.e. a lot of French memorabilia hang there, reminding one of why the food's so good here. From pâtés, salads and soups to steak and chips, fish dishes and pork and lamb... The food is always hearty, divine and nourishing here. Deserts are well worth checking out too... ! For me the wines are great here... Such a selection to choose from too. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, etc... They're all represented adequately here with the absolute best and all the good varieties in between. The atmosphere during the day is light and airy, and with views over Calverly Park, you get the feeling you're out in the country side here. In the evening it's dimly lit, with an air of proper French style to it. Bustling and busy, the chatter is always heart warming. I generally like the building too. While it's not too pompous, there still is a touch of 'regal' to it. No wonder the late Queen Victoria used to come back to this building time and again when visiting Tunbridge Wells. Certainly it's first and foremost a hotel, but still, if you like your gourmet French food... You shouldn't forget the bistro is open to any discerning visitors who dare to walk in unannounced off the street.

Now called Richard Phillips at Chapel Down, this wine bar and restaurant is the serious drinker's…read moreworst nightmare - a great venue, serving delicious wine, that's completely inaccessible by public transport! I've only ever been to the bar, but with its cask lined walls and comfy armchairs it makes for a really cosy place to relax and explore the vineyard's excellent selection of wines. Moreover, if you visit on a sunny day you also have the option of sitting outside on their adjoining terrace, which has stunning views of the Kentish countryside. It may not be the cheapest place for a drink, but I've found Chapel Down's wine to be consistently good and it's definitely well worth a visit. Of course, if you can't find a nice, sober person to drive you there and back and you don't feel like hiking, there is a shop downstairs which sells all of their wines to take away. It also does tastings and sells a range of deli products which are perfect for a snack or a spur-of-the-moment picnic in the countryside.