Elephants Head in Tunbridge Wells - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Nice pub of the beaten track with a good range of foods with a really good standard. They don't shirk on portion sizes!

Eight of us and a dog had Sunday lunch here, roast beef was superb and cooked just right. Prices very reasonable and good range of deserts.

Met up with friends before going to open air play at Scotney Castle. Sat outside in garden, surrounded by beautiful views. Food was delicious (veggie) and served promptly, with a smile. So pleased we stopped and ate here. Check out their full menu on line. Really worth a visit.

Great steak, best I have had for a long time

Great pub, brilliant food and service. Will visit again

Lovely place great service and food cooked very nicely

Had Sunday roast here and it was absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable and everyone really friendly. Will definitely be back!

Staff were very friendly and helpful. A good selection on the menu. Tasty food and generous portions. We will return, perhaps on their steak night. There is plenty of seating outside and parking. Inside was full of character.

Had my father's wake here for 40 people. Staff top notch. Screen for photos and the buffet food on the platinum was excellent. Not issues. And TBH very very well priced. We had most of the pub and rear garden at our disposal. Really helpful and friendly in such a hard time for us. So even family stayed to have evening dinner as well and from what I say the dishes where lively. No complaints from the 45 strong Smith family

After a hard day's ride at Bewl Water. We all went to this nearby country pub. The food was ok, but the service and staff were excellent and very accommodating. The pub atmosphere and ambience was excellent, very calming, friendly and family orientated. There was a live singer in the pub garden, which was very very good, who was also good with interacting with customers outside. The clientele were also pleasant which for a London inner city geezer was very refreshing.

This place is amazing! Very large portions of food. Also, the staff are so helpful and such good service!

Great pub, great food, lovely staff & atmosphere. Spent a couple of days in the area as part of a trip and kept coming back to this pub which really felt like home. Can really recommend! Thanks James & Mandy for having me, it was a real pleasure!

Very cute and homey pub serving great Sunday roast. The beef was tender and juicy, the vegetables fresh and not overcooked and the Yorkshire pudding fluffy and light. Only the potatoes were a slight let down- not so crispy but overall a very good meal and the service is excellent!

Had a beautiful meal of a shared meat platter. It was gorgeous

Friendly people, Excellent portions, Great food. Would definitely recommend and go again very pleased.

Pleasant staff and good food. They coped well with our golf society. The cost for a steak meal and dessert was also a nice surprise.

Me and my husband and I found this pace by chance .was so lovely food was amazing. The staff were amazing. The place was amazing.

We had a lovely time there with my family. Great food, drink and sat in the garden where it was quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Will definitely come back next time we come up.

An absolutely brilliant pub!! Warm, friendly and super attentive service, wonderful food and great music on in the background too. A fantastic lunch - highly recommended. Thank you 👍.

Loved this place, beautiful old building! Food was great service was great, wine was great, can't wait to go back!!

Went her today with my 6 year old. He said to me I don't want a roast I want ham egg and chips. I obviously had a roast. My boys came out and half way through he looked at me and said daddy, I'm sorry but this is even better than your ham egg and chips. Which is a massive compliment. My roast came out and it was a) huge and b) possibly the nicest roast dinner I've had out for a good few years . Was stunning, the staff were all really friendly and the atmosphere was second to none. I don't give a 5 star review easily but this place definitely deserved it today. Thanks to all the staff

Building built in 1489. Flagstone floor. Amazing service. Top pub outside of Tunbridge Wells

Lovely pub lunch here, arrived not long before the kitchen was due to close, but they were happy to offer food, which was great. I had the burger and it was a lovely twist on the usual with bacon, nduja and cheese. Can't wait to go back.

Nice spot of lunch 👍 Bambi baguette with all the trimmings 😋 Back again, great Mexican/Paella night. Nice evening 😋😋

Very dog friendly and friendly service nice cider didn't eat but the dog got loads of treats from the staff which obviously made his day

Great home cooked food today Delicious home made pie and sticky toffee pudding Great atmosphere and service Great portions Will be returning Thank you for our soup too on the charity walking group x

Lovely country pub, tasty food reasonably priced with very good service.

Wonderful time lovely place for funeral wake

Outstanding customer service I went into the pub this afternoon having broken down and waiting for the AA. They were so caring and thoughtful, checking in on me and even offering a complimentary drink. Whilst I was waiting I saw all the customers in there for mothers day also receiving wonderful customer service, so friendly and warm. I wasn't there to eat but the dishes looked absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be going back under better circumstances! When my assistance arrived I was even given the same posy of spring flowers that they were handing out to the mums. Thank you for making me feel welcome and cared for

Have been going to this pub for quite a long time and it’s now fast becoming one of my favourite places due to the efforts they’re clearly making. I had a very good lunch today - homemade coleslaw would have made it perfect.

Fabulous steak cooked on open fire. Great local pub but still welcoming to strangers. Thank you!!

We went to celebrate a birthday. Great steak night and tender steak. Fish and chips were also popular. Had Guinness 0% in a can which was great for the driver. Harvey's beer. Great atmosphere and service. They do Mexican nights on a Wednesday night. Dog friendly pub

Great food and lovely service but so cold inside. Temp today at zero outside but fires not lit inside and we were told that the landlord hadn't given permission for the Woodburner to be lit. Such a shame as we ate and left rather than take our time, purely because we were freezing!

Good service and lovely food at sensible prices. We shared a fishfinger baguette and chunky chips. Just what we needed half way along our 7mile walk.

Great pub with friendly staff, large selection of beer and good food too, complete with beer garden and large car park. What's not to like?

We turned up without a reservation between Xmas and New year and were delighted with the experience.

Stopped by on a whim and had such lovely service from the manager there. Really friendly helpful chap. Will be returning thank you :)

This place is a little gem. As with the Abergavenny arms recently rated, a friend and I had called in for something to eat at the end of a 4 day wild camping trip in the woods and, although looking like we'd just crawled out of a hedge, we were warmly welcomed. We didn't eat here as the kitchen was closed at the time. We were, however, directed to the Abergavenny Arms and not treated any differently by the lady on the bar due to our appearance. We met a chap a few days previously when asking for directions, who I assume to be the owner. He was very helpful and gave us some information on the history of the building. Thanks very much!

First timers , really enjoyed the ambience, friendly staff and lovely lunch. Will be back.

Stopped of for lunch while in the area. Nice pint, nice food.

Stopped here for an impromptu dinner date on our way to Chessington. Friendly staff. Excellent fresh hot, tasty food! Would definitely come back.

Fantastic everything. Been there twice and would happily go again!

Attended fete in garden as stallholder. Weather bad so left early. Pub looked great but only used the loo! Landlady helpful and chatty

A wonderful pub, delightful, smiley, helpful staff. Good food, especially Wednesday Steak Night. Well worth a visit.

The owner was so helpful when I went to enquire about holding a wake here. Nothing was to much trouble. On the day the food was delicious with plenty of options included as well, for those who are vegetarian in our family. All the guests commented on how lovely the food was. I really recommend calling in for a meal if you're passing or making a special trip there if you aren't!!

We had a wide selection served as a buffet for an event. My favourites were the delicious crispy, chunky chips and the brie and grape sandwiches. The sandwiches were fresh and soft and the chips crunchy and perfectly cooked. The food was beautifully presented and the staff were helpful and efficient.

I had two very drinkable pints of Harvey’s IPA perfect for a hot summer’s day. Large garden at rear. Plenty of parking. I didn’t have any food this time but the menu looks good. Recommended to visit if you are anywhere remotely near

First visit since the Elephants Head changed hands and wasn't disappointed. Excellent Sunday lunch

A decent pub with decent ale and decent food 👌 I'd rather of tipped the staff rather than have a optional surcharge but 🤷‍♂️ will certainly be back soon

James and Mandy and the staff could not have done more to make our buffet lunch for 50 people more welcome. The food was delicious and the service excellent. Thanks to all.

Very friendly staff, good atmosphere and lovely food! Will definitely be back! Top beer garden too with outdoor bar

Great venue, friendly helpful service, great garden

We stumble across this beautiful pub many years ago and we’ve used it many times since.

Cosy and comfortable. The service is friendly and the food is good

Food was lovely.. Nice big portions and staff were lovely too..

This pub is indeed a hidden gem, kind people, clean, great food too. I recommend the chicken sandwich it is very crispy and juicy, the venison burger is delicious. The sweet potato fries are one of the best I've had. All in all, a very good experience.

Very pleasant country pub. Pretty decent food and accommodating staff

....... "about your experience " Well that's one way to describe the food laid before our party. Over cooked lamb, quasi granule gravy, and impenetrable roast potatoes. Staff pleasant enough, but school dinners at a hefty price, go get southerners,you deserve this.

Our Sunday Roast was delightful and the service was impeccable. Our dining experience was made better by taking our drinks and desserts out in their (big) beautiful beer garden. Reasonably price too. It’s a thumbs up from me and my family. Dogs and children welcome *****

Lovely food,friendly staff. Thanks!

Lovely staff, beautiful spread for my husbands wake

We visited here last Sunday with our family. It had been recommended to us and we could see why. The Sunday roast was fabulous, lovely large portions and fresh vegetables. Our son had the cambenbert roast, which he thoroughly enjoyed while the rest of us had pork and lamb. The starter's and puddings were again very generous portion sizes.we would like to.try their Wednesday steak night and look forward to more meals here.

Traditional pub in a very pleasant rural setting. Bustling when we visited for Sunday lunch in January. Choice of four different roast meats plus a vegetarian option (and a combination of meats). Big tasty portions and good selection of side dishes. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Dog friendly too. Would visit again. Only one cask ale available though - Harvey’s (which was well kept).

Lovely pub and food was great. One of the best burgers I've had in a pub. Great portions well!

Wide lunch menu with choice of sandwiches as well as light bites and main meals. Well served Harveys.

Friendly staff. Dog friendly. Good food.

Fascinating from the outside but underwhelming inside and lacked the charm that I'd hoped for

Harvey’s Ales, 4 in total, including a super Best Bitter. Warm, cosy, and welcoming main bar

I’ve been to many pubs, but this one is one of the best! Super cosy table by the fireplace, the food is amazing, portions are huge, friendly staff. Thank you! Will recommend 🥰

Spent a marvellous evening singing Xmas carols at high volume last weekend. Lovely, charming old pub with lots of intersting characters

Went for dinner last week and it was delish. Hearty pub grub done well for a good price. Chicken mushroom and leek pie with mash was super. Friendly staff - will be back! Thank you

Very nice old Sussex pub. Pleasant service but a little disappointed by food. Ham could have been better quality.

The new management have really got it sorted. Professional friendly staff, very good range of food available at a fair price. Highly recommended.

New ownership, excellent friendly informal dinning , and most importantly good roast dinners!! Yum.

We went to try the recently re-opened Elephant’s Head on Saturday. We found a lovely cosy atmosphere and a very warm welcome. I chose the chicken pie which was delicious. I have re-booked for a Sunday lunch with my family. Wishing the new proprietors every success in the future.

Friendly and welcoming landlord and landlady. Very clean. Lovely atmosphere

Sad to see Kevin leaving, hope that the new landlords thrive.

Lovely country pub. Must be good as asked for menus but was told fully booked.

Historic country pub relaxed vibe and great beer garden.

Perfect pub food and surroundings (great outdoor space)

Beef from sunday roast was suspiciously cold and looked like it was reheated - only thing we didnt eat together all day and my girlfriend has food poisoning now. It’s a shame because all the rest was worth a 5 star review

Wonderful food and service, first visit and will definitely be back!

An 14th century pub, which we loved. We only popped in for a drink and got a warm welcome from everyone. There is a large garden with comfy sofas and a new outside bar and pizza oven which will be opening soon, definitely going back!

Very enjoyable visit, good food friendly staff.

Excellent Sunday roast. Friendly staff. Very welcoming.

Amazing food service amazing atmosphere, lovely people

Sunday roast. A lot on the plate, but unfortunately the meat was tough and it wasn't prepared well. (Lots of bone that could have been removed). The food was just piled on the plate with no real attention to presentation. Quality would have been preferred rather than quantity.

Great Traditional pub you rarely get this these days a real social mix friendly and welcoming . Staff are pleasant and attentive whether you pop in for just a drink or have meal steaks are amazing i always recommend them to my carnivorous Air Bnb guests always something for the veggies too . Wonderful enclosed rear garden with views fantastic for the little ones to work off some energy . Had a great Sunday lunch there with my niece and friends Dee behind the bar is a real character shout out to Lauren too . Well done girls you have a great team .

Great country pub, log fire and wood burner, local ales and quality food cooked by the very approachable and professional chef. Private car park, all in all a great find in the countryside.

It still has so much character with an open fire etc. I tried Gin with elderberry which was lovely. The service was good and the menu looked good too.

A welcoming and friendly and perfectly suitable location for my Mother's wake.... Highly recommended

Visited Hook Green and this pub for Sunday Dinner. Good roast beef with all trimmings and a surprisingly good cauliflower cheese. Not much choice of beers but Best on tap was good. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere No village to speak of and local walking very limited, although just a short drive away from Bewl reservoir.

Really tasty food, great choice of drinks and friendly efficient service. Child friendly, lovely decor and will definitely come again.

Food was good but just see they were given a zero hygeine rating recently bit offputting

My daughter and I happened upon this pub on Saturday. So pleased we did. So welcoming from landlady and staff. Great atmosphere and wonderful homemade food.. highly recommend the hpie of the day.

Very friendly owners, excellent food and a very creative chef

Really good, friendly team and enormous portions!

We haven’t been to this pub in a while but we were blown away by the greeting, friendliness and food. We did a 2hour walk beforehand complete with dog, then had a fabulous Sunday lunch - truly delicious and the carrots were divine! The desserts were delicious too - highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding. We will definitely be back - thank you!

Been here a few times, lovely pub and the best rib-eye steak I've had in the UK! No steak knife needed.

Poor selection of beer. Nice pub but seems for locals only. Not very sociable.