Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Tonbridge

13 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells restaurant

1. The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 60 times today

Set just a few minute’s walk from the idyllic and iconic Pantiles Georgian colonnade, The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells offers sophisticated and friendly all-day dining to local residents and visitors alike. Located on the bustling High Street of Royal Tunbridge Wells, the restaurant make for an ideal spot to enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.

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2. Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.5

Awesome(426)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 16 times today

Essence by Atul Kochhar has opened at The Pantiles this winter. The two time Micheline Star Chef has created a unique menu for this beautiful restaurant. Register your interest for events and news.

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3. The Vineyard Wrotham

4.6

Exceptional(81)

Price: Expensive

• English • West Malling

Welcome to The Vineyard, an exquisite English fine dining experience nestled in the heart of Wrotham Heath, Kent. Our culinary haven invites you to embark on a journey of indulgence, where every dish is a masterpiece crafted with passion, precision, and the finest locally-sourced ingredients.

4. The Warren

4.2

Awesome(882)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to The Warren Restaurant, an extension of The Crowborough Estate, holding stock of Sussex Cattle, Boer Goats, Fallow deer, and Wild boar amongst others which the restaurant draws on for its menu. We are a Dog Friendly restaurant. Given the provenance, the kitchen predominantly cooks British food, occasionally dipping into other cuisines to provide a vehicle for flavours – nettle gnocchi for example, or poached oyster with wild boar chorizo.WE wanted a unique fun and informal restaurant, to offer their Crowborough Estate’s produce from. When the site of the renowned Signor Franco’s became available, with those iconic arched windows of its orangery and glorious terrace overlooking the Spa town, the stage was set.Please email us contact@thewarren.restaurant (our call line & online booking system will reopen from 1st August)Your SincerelyMagdalena & Martin

5. Papermakers Arms

4.6

Exceptional(829)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Sevenoaks

Booked 1 time today

Papermakers Arms is a country pub oozing rural charm & rustic character, set in the picturesque village of Plaxtol. Offering the finest British food locally sourced (wherever possible) from quality suppliers, this impressive destination pub serves the heart of the community as well as visitors from further afield. The seasonal menus are complemented by carefully selected cask ales, a superior list of fine wines & an extensive gin menu many of which are produced locally.Come along & enjoy one of Kent’s best kept secrets! You will find us nestled in Plaxtol village, close to the incredible National Trust's Ightham Mote. Enjoy a wonderful meal on our south-facing terrace or by our log fire in the winter. We look forward to welcoming you soon! LATEST NEWS* Happy Hour* Every Friday 4-6pm*LIVE MUSIC & HOG ROAST* Sunday 30th April from 5:30Please refer to our website for full details!

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6. The Poet at Matfield

4.8

Exceptional(3037)

Price: Expensive

• British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 3 times today

The Poet offers an informal yet refined dining experience in the heart of the Kent countryside. Set in a charismatic 16th century building, diners can expect food of the highest standards, made using the finest local and seasonal produce and lovingly prepared by a small team of chefs led by Head Chef & Director Lee Adams. In addition to the food, we offer a selection of fine wines, quirky cocktails, and have a collection of over 25 craft gins available.World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon lived in Matfield and is the inspiration behind our name. Sassoon was awarded the Military Cross for "conspicuous gallantry" and later won acclaim for his writing. We're pretty sure he would have loved our food too!A warm welcome awaits diners from General Manager and Director Tom Haacke and his team. We look forward to seeing you!Please be aware we do not cater for the vegan diet. Late cancellations - £20 per person.

7. St Leonard’s

4.8

Exceptional(262)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • West Malling

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to St. Leonard’s, a modern British restaurant located in the pretty market town of West Malling in Kent. Open Wednesday to Sunday St. Leonard’s offers modern seasonal a la carte dining, tasting menus, private dining, a set lunch menu, Wednesday steak night, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts alongside a well curated wine-list and classic cocktails.

8. The Moody Mare

4.5

Awesome(2094)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Wrotham

Booked 3 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday with food served all day from noon.We now have 3 Giant heated Tipis, they provide lots of fresh air and a lovely open environment, they are also heated.Formerly an 18th Century farmhouse boasting exposed beams, oak floors, exposed brickwork and oak tables. This leads to a very relaxed and cosy atmosphere with candle lit tables and real flame stoves.The cuisine is typically modern European, classically cooked using cornerstones such as stock pots to create their sauces with a brigade that has a passion for what they do. This is exciting times for the pub which now has a new bar serving real ale straight from the cask. Be sure to check out the website regularly to keep up with the latest events and offers.

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9. Bowleys at the Plough

4.8

Exceptional(186)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • West Malling

Booked 1 time today

The Plough isn't your average countryside pub. Sitting on a quiet lane in a quintessentially English village, The Plough was set to be sold off the developers when 120 members of the community came together to invest, and save, their local. After its purchase and renovation, the Yates family took over the kitchen and opened the pub's small, but proud, restaurant, Bowleys. Head Chef Alex Yates is still very early on in his career but though only in his early twenties, he has already spent two years in the kitchens at The Goring Hotel in London, as well as having gained experience with Rick Stein and even once cooking for the Queen. Bowleys menus have a traditional feel and adhere to classic, English fare with a fine dining twist. There are several options to choose between including a tasting menu, set lunch, a la carte, brunch and Sunday lunch. The tasting menu is the jewel in Bowleys crown and consists of five courses, with an optional sixth.

10. Chef's Table

4.9

Exceptional(59)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • West Malling

Nestled in the picturesque heart of West Malling, Kent. Welcome to Chefs Table, where every dish tells a story of passion, creativity, and excellence. Led by Chef Owner Bradley Redding, honored with a prestigious Michelin guide entry for 2024, we invite you on a gastronomic journey in our cosy 12 seater restaurant. From the freshest ingredients sourced locally to the innovative techniques mastered in our kitchen, each plate is a masterpiece crafted with precision and care. Experience the magic of culinary artistry and indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave an unforgettable mark on your palate.Brunch: Thursday - Sunday 9.30am-1.30pmDinner: Thursday-Saturday 6pm-10pmA-la-carte available Thursdays Only. Tasting menu available Friday & Saturday only

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David
Kent •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food was excellent and as good as last time. We had the lunch /afternoon menu. The ambience and atmosphere was great. Would recommend it to all our friends and family.
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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul KochharPrice: Expensive• Indian• Tunbridge Wells
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4.5
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claire
Dorset •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A wonderful evening. Super service, fabulous ambience and delicious food! We couldn't of asked for a more special evening.
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The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.3
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Steve
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time at the vineyard since the recent refurbishment, we received a warm greeting on an arrival! The staff service and food was amazing and we will definitely be returning in the new year!
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The Vineyard WrothamPrice: Expensive• English• West Malling
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4.6
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Viviene
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
Lovely ambience! Great choices from the set Christmas menu and amazing value for money.
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The WarrenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.2
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Pauline
Kent •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
We were a group of 5 that dined yesterday for lunch. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dishes, all extremely well presented and nothing left on our plates! The service was spot on, lovely young girl who was most polite. Only negative was that we were a little cold but luckily, seated by the fire, we did eventually warm up.
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Papermakers ArmsPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Sevenoaks
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4.6

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

2. Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

3. The Vineyard Wrotham

4. The Warren

5. Papermakers Arms

6. The Poet at Matfield

7. St Leonard’s

8. The Moody Mare

9. Bowleys at the Plough

10. Chef's Table

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