6 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Benenden

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Water Lane

4.7

Exceptional(137)

Price: Expensive

• European • Hawkhurst

Water Lane is a restaurant based within a working market garden in the High Weald of Kent. Guided by the seasons, our menu reflects its sense of place in the English countryside where we grow our own vegetables and use local suppliers. Our ever changing menu is simple but prepared with imagination and care by our Head Chef Jed Wrobel and his team.The Good Food Guide 2023 describes us as 'A contender for one of the most charming eateries in Kent, it's pretty much impossible to resist the lure of this rural restaurant tucked away in a delightful walled garden...' We are open Friday to Sunday 10am - 4.30pm, serving breakfast 10am to 11.30am and lunch 12pm - 3pm. We serve dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings between 6pm - 8.30pm. Our restaurant is currently located in the Carnation House glasshouse. We welcome well behaved dogs on a leash in our garden.

2. The Queens Inn

4.7

Exceptional(562)

Price: Moderate

• British • Cranbrook

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to The Queens Inn. A stylish pub, restaurant and hotel with a wood-burning fireplace, as well as a beer garden, a deep history of smugglers and a Georgian ballroom. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are combined, expertly cooked and served in our stylish, yet welcoming surroundings. Our meals are our pride and joy. We have a passion for creating a complete dining experience. We take the time to prepare our food from wholesome produce for our guests - no fast food, no corner cutting and are confident you’ll find it well worth waiting for. Our menus show flair and imagination; never sacrificing taste and satisfaction. Our chef is committed to supporting local businesses and produce: Moon’s Green, Wealden Smokery, Park Farm butchers, Maws Fine Foods-Hawkhurst, Bodiam ice-cream to name but a few.

3. Frankies Farmshop

4.6

Exceptional(193)

Price: Moderate

• English • Staplehurst

Booked 4 times today

Frankie's Farmshop is open for indoor dining in our beautiful new restaurant, outdoors when the weather is good as well as for groceries, beautiful gifts & cards, plants & flowers.

4. The Ferry Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Moderate

• English • Tenterden

Booked 3 times today

The Ferry Inn is a serendipitous country public house with welcoming staff, character rooms, candlelight, open fires, real ales, popular foods and fantastic sunsets. A 17th Century former smugglers haunt-- this is a pretty little pub in a lovely marshland setting with tables and benches on the front terrace and in the back alongside the riverbank. Inside it's very easygoing and chatty. The main bar has hop-draped painted beams, a green dado, and stools against the bar where they serve a beer called Oxney Ale specially brewed for the pub by Westerham Brewery. To the right is a cosy eating area with wheelback chairs-- ideal for a banquette with friends around a few long tables.

5. Stilebridge

4.7

Exceptional(333)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Maidstone

Welcome to The Stile Bridge, we have recently re-opened under new ownership and management following our sister restaurant "The Poet at Matfield".We serve food lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, serving drinks & Bar snacks all day.We source all our produce locally, finding inspiration from South America, Asia, South Africa and Europe to bring together a "New World" menu with Wines from across the earth to compliment your meal.

6. The Bull Inn

4.7

Exceptional(27)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Ashford

Nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, our cosy country pub offers a warm and inviting retreat for locals and visitors alike. A charming, rustic haven where the aroma of hearty, home-cooked meals fills the air, and the crackling of a roaring fire sets the perfect ambiance for relaxation. Our pub is a celebration of traditional country hospitality, featuring a handpicked selection of local ales and fine wines, perfect for savouring with friends and family.Step inside to find a welcoming atmosphere adorned with vintage decor, wooden beams, and comfy seating, creating a homely feel that instantly puts you at ease. Our menu is crafted with love, showcasing the best of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, from classic pub favourites to innovative dishes that delight the palate.Whether you're enjoying a sunny afternoon in our charming beer garden, or a cozy evening by the fire, our pub is the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Water Lane

2. The Queens Inn

3. Frankies Farmshop

4. The Ferry Inn

5. Stilebridge

6. The Bull Inn

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