Chapter One

4.7

5803 Reviews

£41 and over

Modern European

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem

Chapter One is an award-winning Modern European restaurant with 3 AA Rosettes in Orpington, Kent. Following a major refurbishment in early 2019, Chapter One has relaunched with a more modern approach, tempting guests with greater variety and quality.

Under the direction of acclaimed chef Andrew McLeish, modern European cooking is available in two formats. In the Restaurant, sophisticated seasonal dishes are served in a refined setting with a weekly changing 3-course Lunch Menu du Jour, a seasonally-inspired 7-course Tasting Menu and an a la carte option. In the more informal Brasserie, a selection of favourites are cooked to perfection with the finest ingredients. The drinks offering is as exciting with an AA Notable Wine List, premium spirits, and cocktails. There is also a private dining room for corporate and private occasions.

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Location
Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, Kent, BR6 8NF
Phone number
01689 854848
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large private car park for up to 70 cars
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew McLeish

What 5,803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Kent
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Chapter One in Locksbottom consistently delights diners with "exquisite food" and "superb service." Known for its varied menu and "attentive staff," it offers a memorable dining experience in an elegant setting. While prices can be high, the quality and presentation of dishes like the "pea veloute" and "tarte tatin" ensure it's worth the splurge.

5,803 Reviews

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Daniel
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was superb. Our waiter made recomendations for drinks, which were fantastic.
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Pete
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a delight to attend Chapter One for a treat or special occasion. Service is excellent from taking your coat to chatting with the sommelier… highly recommended.
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helen VIP
Kent238 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Chapter One is absolutely my favourite restaurant. Everything about it is special. the service the food, the ambiance. However, for many people it would be too expensive and would only be for something very special.
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Jill
Kent7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delightfully relaxed lunchtime experience. Seasonal ingredients included a delicious blood orange pavlova and sorbet. Tangy and tasty. I loved the beetroot and whipped goat curd starter.
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Antonio
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful celebratory evening with family. Food, ambience and attentive staff made for a great experience. Bravo
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Rachel
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous Sunday roast sirloin lunch. Gorgeous beef, Yorkshire, roasties, green beans and delicious red cabbage. Could have been hotter, but I like my food steaming hot.
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Linda
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love everything about Chapter One, I go there with my 2 daughters and have never been disappointed
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Peter
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and value. Wholly recommend!
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Mark
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was excellent. Even accommodated our son when he walked in on his way home from school.
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Phil
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is one of our favourite locations. The food and service are excellent. However, on Thursday 13th, roadworks outside of the restaurant spoilt our day. I think the those who have booked should receive a text message about this issue.
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Chapter One is rated 4.7 stars by 5803 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, Kent, BR6 8NF

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
01689 854848
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large private car park for up to 70 cars
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew McLeish

Chapter One

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