Star & Eagle Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells

We visited the restaurant with family who were staying at the hotel. On arrival we were greeted by a lovely Waitress (Sophie) who showed us to our beautifully decorated table and took our drinks order. Despite the extensive seasonal menu the whole party decided on the roast turkey. When it arrived it was very well presented and looked delicious and we certainly weren’t disappointed, it exceeded our expectations. it’s difficult to find a perfect roast when eating out but this was perfectly cooked with a super vegetable selection. The staff were very accommodating and pleasant. We will certainly return.

Beautiful place with great atmosphere! The staff are really lovely and the homemade mince pies were the best I’ve ever had!

We live in Sevenoaks and love a meal out, pub, restaurant, gastro you name it. Happened to be staying in Goudhurst for the night for work and have frequented often for a pretty decent breakfast and always admitted thru extensive menu so we thought tonight… let’s give it a go… it was bloody amazing. One belly of pork with the best crackling ever and a venison haunch clocked to perfection. Both served with dauphinoise or mash and lots of greens. We were both so impressed. Knocked spots of places in Sevenoaks for a proper bit of hearty pub grub. Do give it a visit. The most gorgeous little quaint hotel / pub with lovely staff. 10/10

Stunning atmosphere and the food was fabulous! Staff made us feel so special and welcoming. We loved the experience and will be returning. What a little Gem in the centre of Goudhurst

Excellent food at the Star and Eagle last night for a Lodge function. Very good charcuterie board to start and the belly pork was outstanding. Service was impeccable as usual. Looking forward to our return in April!

The nicest people in the best village with fab staff and food it’s a win win situation. Would live here if I could. Sadly I can’t !!!

Went for lunch here on Wednesday and can honestly say that it was fabulous! Hubby said it was the best chicken liver pate he has ever eaten! Staff were really friendly, nothing was too much trouble. 100% recommend and will be returning very soon. Give it a go, you will not be disappointed!

Had a great time at the Star and Eagle, the restaurant setting was lovely and staff were all very polite and very helpful. Food was very good and lots of choice. Would go back again if we're ever in the area again

We hired the 8 Bells (a part of The Star & Eagle) for our wedding party. Lizzie, Scott and the team did an absolutely incredible job making everyone feel very welcome. After a chat with Lizzie the food was organised and on the day presented so nicely and more importantly it all tasted fantastic! Overall our experience was brilliant and they really did do us proud. We cannot recommend the 8 Bells enough and we have to rate it as 10/10!

Myself and my Boyfriend popped in today for a light lunch to celebrate his Birthday. Even though we hadn't booked ahead and only ordered snacks they quickly picked up on the reason for our visit and planned a lovely surprise for my Boyfriend. As we were getting ready to leave they came over with a beautifully decorated plate with yummy treats as a Birthday surprise. To say he was touched was an understatement. It truly made his day. The ladies at the Star and Eagle are very lovely and attentive, you can tell they truly care about the presentation of their restaurant but most especially their customers experience. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you.

Visited for birthday lunch Beautiful food great staff lovely hostess Made us feel very welcome and even put up birthday banners Couldn’t ask for better

Went to the star and eagle for lovely Valentine’s Day Meal and just wow The decor for valentines was beautiful heart balloons red roses on the table just perfect so much thought and effort gone into this evening. The food was superb lovely choice all to perfection service excellent with their happy attentive staff and the hosts Scott and Lizzie so friendly and welcoming and nothing to much trouble Would 100% recommend

Booked High-Tea as a birthday celebration and had a lovely afternoon. Food and service were excellent and they made a real effort. Would highly recommend.

Came here for NYE 2023 ! We had a table of 4 that changed to 10 ! And the staff could not have been more helpful and welcoming and helpful if they tried ( thank you ! ) we all had a set 3 course meal and all of us were very happy ! The food was amazing and service the same though out the evening . We also stayed here and our room was lovely ( even if I did have to take my heels off to make it into it ... PROPER OLD BEAUTIFUL BUILDING ) thank you all for a wonderful evening and such great service even though you were packed full !! You all worked your socks off and gave us all an amazing evening !

We have been coming here for years. It’s our go to pub in Goudhurst. We love the traditional cosy old interior, with timber frame and fire. It’s always a very calming environment, even when it’s full. What sets this pub apart is there fantastic and diverse menu, which fills two large chalk boards. They even have ‘chiperones’ which is rare to come by in rural england - freshly fried baby squid. As good as what you would get in spain. Today they even had a separate fish menu, with 6 delicious fish mains. It’s always great here. We love nothing more than to come here and sit infront if the fire and look out the back window over the valley. In summer they have a great beer garden too. The staff are great!

We visited for Sunday lunch. The restaurant was fully booked and atmosphere was good. Service was friendly. Roast chicken was good as was the fillet steak. Venison burger patty however was very small and disappointing and would not be recommended. Desserts (sticky toffee pudding and Creme brûlée) were both good.

The food was amazing and it was also close to me. I had the prawns and they were amazing. I highly recommend it if you want to eat something.

My sister chose the Star and Eagle as her wedding reception venue this September. It has long been a favourite pub for us. It was a fantastic day and a great location. The staff were amazing and very helpful throughout the event, providing seamless service. Everybody was well catered for. The food was delicious and the room in the hotel very comfortable. Despite being the hottest day of the year, extra fans were strategically located and everything possible was done to ensure it went without a hitch. It was a lovely day and I would thoroughly recommend the Star and Eagle. I have no doubt we will be back for dinner soon.

Visited the Star & Eagle for dinner with my wife on her birthday. A beautiful old hotel and restaurant that has not lost any of his historic charm. The food was fresh and delicious and the produce largely local. I have the muscles which were great and the serving was massive! My wife had the Mediterranean Tart which she loved. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly and our waitress overheard it was my wife’s birthday and served up her pudding with a candle and happy birthday written in sauce. A lovely touch and greatly appreciated.

My husband and I visited The Star and Eagle today to celebrate my birthday. It was a five star experience in every way. The staff were so welcoming and the service was brilliant from both ladies who served us. So friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was fresh and delicious, and the biscoff cheesecake was heavenly. Thank you for a real birthday treat . We will definitely be coming back .

We recently had our wedding and a two night stay at the Star and Eagle/ 8 Bells. What can I say! What a fantastic pub with even more fantastic food and staff. The rooms were clean and comfortable. We literally didn’t lift a finger the entire 48 hours and it made our wedding day even more magical. My advice is to absolutely eat here and stay here, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you to the Star and Eagle and all who work there!

We visited on a Sunday for lunch. Restaurant is attractive and staff were friendly and attentive. Food was generally good. And portions a decent size. Cod in the fish and chips was well cooked. The only fault really was that the roast beef was quite overcooked - there was no hint of pinkness. Desserts were also good.

Perfect Always welcoming excellent food nothing to much trouble family business always welcoming if I could rate it 💯I would

We popped in for dinner as my mother used to work here back in the '50s. A nice dining room, good quality food, decent beer, and though a little pricey, not too bad. Parking is a little awkward at the rear and the portions were perhaps a bit on the small side (well, mine was but the rest of the family said theirs were OK), but a good place and we took lots of pictures to show my mother, who said it hand't changed that much!

Had a lovely lunch with a friend on the terrace today. The lady who served us was so polite, friendly and accommodating and the food (we both chose different ciabatta sandwiches) was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and we really enjoyed our visit.

Excellent food; well presented, tasty, ample portion size and good value for money. The slow roasted pork I had just melted in my mouth. Served by friendly staff, in convivial surroundings, what more could you want? Would highly recommend.

Best part of a Pavarotti for a sandwich. Would have still been disappointing at half the price. Coffee was weak and cold. My fault; should have noticed that it was a domestic machine. Beer was nice, apparently.

This was such a lucky find. The staff are all so nice and willing to help and the food is amazing. This is an amazing restaurant for the whole family.

Amazing food. If you want a small lunch then I highly recommend the star and eagle. It does prawns all the way to spaghetti.

Was staying nearby and decided to try here for dinner. What a find! The food was excellent, lots of choice. Service was attentive and friendly. Our wine choices were delicious. We would go again and stay here

Seriously tIme to change your meat supplier! Very poor, overdone, gristly and fatty pile of roast beef with rock hard huge Yorkshires @ £19.50 a head. Avoid - such a disappointment.on the plus side - Service was good as were the £9.50 puddings.

Excellent food excellent staff lovely friendly pub . Lizzie and Scott are great hosts nothing is ever to much trouble x perfect

We had an excellent dinner here while staying close by. The food choice was very good and all very much home cooked. I had beef bourguignon pie with mash and cabbage. I must say this was probably the best pie I’ve had. My wife went...

We had diner there for 3 evenings. Small menu but very good food. Frindly staff and owner. Very old and cosy pub.

We did not stay at the hotel but just called in on the off-chance a table was free and I am glad we did . The food was superb and the staff friendly with not a feeling of being rushed . We actually went back...

I visited here after a horrific visit at another local pub, great food, pleasant staff, a lovely all-round pub. Will be back when i am back in the area!

We were a table of eight celebrating my sister's birthday. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. They were well presented and very good quality and quantity! The service was impeccable. The staff were all very welcoming, polite and accommodating to any requests. We were all...

We called in for an impromptu early supper, and as all tables onside reserved we sat outside on the paved terrace. Service was excellent, house wine particularly good. Tables spotless and glassware and cutlery polished. We all had lasagna and it was tasty and nicely...

This is a lovely building. Staff are warm and friendly. But a terrible restaurant It took well over an hour after we ordered for our food to arrive and when it did the chicken was totally inedible. I have never seen such dry chicken! Side...

Four adults and a child made a light lunch stop here on the way to a couple of wineries, we fould an extensive menu and mostly well prepared meals. The service was well above what we expected. The wine list was good. Much of the...

A very good, old fashioned, well run restaurant. Our evening meal (duck), at a formal club dinner, was very good and served in very pleasant surroundings. The food was tasty, well presented and more than ample. The staff were very friendly and helpful but service...

We visited twice, for an evening meal, and Sunday lunch. Excellent service both times, in the bar and restaurant. Quaint old building, good menu, fast service, lovely food. Both Sunday roasts (chicken and pork) good size helpings

Our roast beef lunch was average to say the least, along with the service and overall dining experience. The secret of a good roast is that it is served sizzling hot, not lukewarm, the beef was tasteless despite the gravy, roast potatoes were without any...

In this area there are plenty of Sunday lunch options, mostly poor to average with an excellent lunch hard to find and very expensive at that. The Star and Eagle is characterful and nice,the staff are pleasant and leisurely, sometimes too much so. Water had...

No power at home due to the storm. A lot of local pubs closed for dinner but the Star & Eagle saved the day. The food was fabulous as was the service. Highly recommend. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

What a great find! I visited the star and eagle on 29th Jan for my hen do (25 of us in total), everything was amazing from start to finish! Lizzie and team were awesome from the moment I enquired, so flexible and excellent tasty food!...

I've been going here fora decade and have always enjoyed the experience. The building is wonderful.and the food never disappoints

Lovely venison with blackberry sauce Let down by roast potatoes that had that kept warm or warmed up taste !!! . All other roasts were well received, my son’s burger was fab so were the chips and side salad . Great service, lovely place to...

Soon after my parents & I arrived at the nearby bed & breakfast which we were staying at on Saturday, we arrived here for dinner in the evening. It was my parents wedding anniversary & as soon as we were at our table, the service...

Whilst local we had never had the chance to visit. It was a fabulous meal. At booking we were able to reserve lobster and this was most definitely one of the highlights. The service and food were superb from start to finish. A memorable family...

Fantastic family Sunday lunch for my daughters 18th birthday. The food was delicious and the restaurant going out of their way to cater for very specific dietary requirements within a large booking really helped to make it all the more relaxing and special. The staff...

We had a family mea here during our holiday. The service was friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. It was also very good value. We’d thoroughly recommend the Star & Eagle fir a family meal out during your holiday.

Arrived at 2.15pm and on observing lunch is served till.2.30pm were hopeful of having a hot lunch. Upon entering, just a couple of tables were occupied, and it was quiet. We were disappointed however, to be told that the kitchen had now closed for lunch...

This pub is quite stunning - unspoilt , lovely views in a lovely village. The food was excellent and staff very friendly , hard working with a great attitude to hospitality. A family run business for many decades. Support this little gem - we will...

Best and most generous seafood paella - best anywhere, ever. Two lovely starters. A week before that, equally lovely and plentiful portions of other menu items. Piping hot, extremely clean. A real lock-down treat.

Fortunately, whilst we are in Tier 3, the Star and Eagle is offering a take-away service. We had the Sunday roast lunch and can certainly recommend it. There was plenty of meat and a good choice of vegetables. Phone your order in and arrange the...

We enjoyed an anniversary meal here on a monday night. And had a lovely evening. The fire was lit which was lovely on a wet evening. We both ordered the venison haunch which was lovely - maybe we should have ordered more veg as my...

Despite the Covid restrictions the service and food were very good, with more unusual menu options. Good service

Popped in to this pub hotel to sit in the beer garden that was advertised as having fantastic views. Couldn’t quite see what they meant by fantastic viewas and beer garden was a few tables on a hardstanding patio area. Wasn’t made to feel particularly...

Food good ..but expensive considering government incentive. Have a feeling prices escalated and food slightly different from menu shown on site . Affordable with discount but too expensive for meal given if paying full price. Starters and desserts expensive for portions given.

Went here as part of the eat out scheme and glad £20 was taken from the bill as there was no way the quality of the food (except the two specials on the menu - the lobster and the lamb) were worth anywhere near the prices charged. The food wasn't terrible but the waitress actually told me the four tempura prawns starter were bought in frozen (for which they charged £9 on the menu) and the venison burger, although cooked nicely had a very cheap supermarket bun and was tiny. All in all the food was edible and OK but only on the same level as a beefeater and certainly not worth £80 for two courses each with 4 beers in total. The waitresses however were excellent and very helpful, polite and couldn't do enough for you which is a credit to them.

The restaurant decor and ambience may be a little dated (it is an old building) however the food and service more than makes up for it. All food is cooked from scratch and waitress explained any slight delay (Half chicken with Tandoori spice still only took 20 minutes). Covid precautions were obvious and all waitresses were attentive and helpful. All 3 courses were excellent.

In between National Trust visits, we were in need of lunch. We were not disappointed. A wide variety on the menu to choose from, that was difficult as it all was described very well. I had fish and chips, my partner had the seafood platter. Both delicious. Room for desserts, yes. Forrest Cheesecake and Prosecco Poached Pear. Wonderful service, wonderful food. Can’t add any more.

Had a meal last night with husband and boys and was disappointed. My venison burger at £14.00 was burnt very small and only came with a salad garnish. Sadly no one checked if all was ok. I realise it’s very busy and they may be running low on certain drinks and supplies but the burger would not have been worth that at full price. Husbands choice of liver was good but battered fish my eldest son said was ok but a bit bland. They did take mine off the bill at the end. Cleanliness and at COVID-19 precautions excellent all be it a bit over the top spraying customers outside

I’ve been staying here alone all week and decided to treat myself to dinner out on the last night. Had to sit outside as I had the dog but it’s lovely and peaceful and nice views. Really friendly staff ... the chef that booked my table earlier that afternoon even remembered me. Amazing menu on offer, even with what’s going on, and after debating paella or mussels, went with the latter. So glad I did. The creamy sauce was divine and perfect for the additional warm bread I ordered. Mussels cooked to perfection, chips hot and crispy and all washed down with a lovely glass of wine. Should have taken a picture but it didn’t see the light of day! Sorry. Thanks guys, will be bringing my hubby for a visit!

We are local and the Star and Eagle is always one of our pubs of choice and it is a family tradition that if everyone is home we have to go for dinner so it was so good to get back post lockdown! We have now been twice. Once we booked dinner and ate outside. Any doubts over Covid safety were allayed immediately. There is a huge bottle of anti-bac and the staff are dressed in visors and aprons. We had the lobster which was excellent and a pudding in celebration . We also went last night for a drink, again outside on the terrace. and took home a takeaway. I had the paella which was brilliant . The staff are welcoming and so so pleased to see us all. Keep using them! 2 of the 4 pubs in the village have not opened post Covid.

Such an eagerly awaited family get-together and any concerns that the restrictions and rules would dent the enjoyment were quickly dispersed. The staff were amazing - as good humoured as ever and accepting of the rules without being over zealous.The menu was not at all restricted (lobster, lamb, vegetarian etc.) and all was fantastic. Looking forward to returning for Sunday lunch tomorrow.

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary as well as St Valentines, a birthday and wedding anniversary (Yes! All on the same day) for us The Star & Eagle fulfils everything we want. Always something new on the menu to try and peaceful adult environment.

We were given a voucher for a cream tea plus fizz for two. This was excellent with plentiful freshly prepared sandwiches, wonderful scones with jam and cream and loads of small cakes. There was so much that we had to take the cakes home. Very friendly staff.

We booked on a quiet night after New Year. Lovely restaurant in a beautiful building, with a good menu including a few Spanish themed meals and good service.

Went for dinner with my wife on a weekday evening. Plenty of exciting choices on the menu. Food was absolutely delicious. Service was fantastic. Very reasonably priced.

An excellent Christmas lunch. Good service from friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely return. Great place for parties and groups

Last minute decision to have a meal out after work with my other half. The atmosphere was fun and busy with everyone getting into the spirit of Christmas! Our starters were served very quickly after ordering, mains were fillet steak and liver-both dishes cooked beautifully! Attentive staff, traditional pud with great views and most importantly-lovely food! Thank you:-)

Our evening at the Star & Eagle was a family meal following a visit to the Bedgebury Christmas lights and was recommended by a friend local to the village. It had a lovely atmosphere, the food was great and the service spot on! What more can I say, other than if you're nearby give it a try you won't be disappointed.

This is a 15th century building, it comes with all creaks and groans as you would expect with the age of the sulid oak stairways. I stayed here for two nights in the Weald of Kent. This was English pub grub at its best.Perfect for late spring weather, roast pheasant(mind the shot). locally produced sausages, and English roast beef carved at your table, cooked perfectlyThe rooms are very comfortable (ours overlooked the graveyard of the parish church, so I guess that youre never alone.Full English breakfast a la carte, no messy buffet. Freshly brewed coffee or a choice of fine teas.

Beautiful classic hotel and restaurant serving magnificent foods and drinks. Great seafood dishes like scallops in the right season in different dishes and delicious!!! My choice every time when I am nearby.

Booked for an anniversary meal on a Thursday lunchtime. Place was empty with only one other couple having a snack, no one in the restaurant, so no atmosphere. We were offered a table in the bar area. Waited over 15 minutes before the waitress, who was chatting at the bar with a new recruit, came over to take our order. Starters arrived after another 20 minutes wait. They were OK but nothing special for the price. However main courses arrived BEFORE we had finished our starters and had to be left on the side of our table, getting cold. The duck breast which said "served pink" on the menu was overdone and tough , really not edible. I complained and in fairness they did give me a main course of my choice. This was very thinly sliced calves liver so this was well done also! The mashed potato with it was very lumpy. My husband's pork dish was adequate but not great and he had finished his meal by the time my main course arrived, so no romantic meal together!. I would have liked fish but they had no swordfish or lemon sole, even though they were on the menu and specials board. It was not good for the price and very disappointing overall.

was very disappointed after mastering the parking here ,that we were confronted at 2.45 by no food .was looking forward to trying out the menu.Had been on the spa valley train so could not book a table ms Disapointed

Booked this restaurant in advance to avoid Sunday lunch disappointment. Overall, we were more than happy with our lunch. It IS a little overpriced for what is really a pub lunch but the food was really good. Girls had the Sunday roast. The yorkshires were massive which made their Sunday. Hubby and I had our own starters then shared the lobster main. It was amazing and perfect to share. Girls had chocolate crepes for dessert and I had the pavlova. Again, well worth it. In all, food was excellent. Staff were friendly. Surroundings gorgeous. Bill a little steep. Wouldn't go every Sunday due to price. Would love to stay in the hotel!

Standard pub food, large portions but overpriced. Approximately £17 per person for a main (fish & chips) plus a soft drink.

We came for an evening meal with our friends and an excellent meal it was. The food was extremely well-presented and tasted delicious. Our friends had fajitas and duck, whilst I had pork and my wife, who is Gluten Free, had swordfish. My wife's diet did not cause any problems (there were plenty of Gluten Free meals on the menu) and we were told that if my wife particularly wanted anything, which was not shown as being Gluten Free, they would see if they could adapt it. How's that for service! My wife was also able to have the Kiwi and Strawberry Pavolva, which was a real treat. I would certianly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the are and we will be back.

Have now been several times for lunch and the food and service are very good. Lovely setting and will return again soon.

The ambient was lovely, maybe the good weather and a bit of view helped.

The meal was OK but nothing special. The restaurant down the street provides a better value. The lemon desert, however, was fabulous. But the strawberry desert was meager. I couldn't believe how few berries were provided. Also, I've never had such a small pour of Scotch. All and all, the food was OK but the value was poor.

Great meals and drinks. Fantastic old pub that has rooms dating back hundreds of years. A must visit if in this area

Second time of staying for a break just before Christmas. Definitely a lovely place to while away a few hours. Not much to do in the town.

Stayed 2 nights. Restaurant offered good choices.. at decent price. (Hake/swordfish/scallops and crab for pescatarians)...(steaks..burgers..pork belly..steak and ale suet pudding).. wine list from £18 to £50ish. Beamed rooms..spotlessly clean..v friendly staff Would not hesitate to return. Varied breakfast options .image shows Continental choice

We had great service from a very friendly Bulgarian barman. But the portions were ungenerous, the quality ordinary and the prices high.

My Coeliac partner and I stayed at the Star and Eagle and booked the restaurant for their special Valentines Evening meal.

Leuke kaart met veel mogelijkheden, hebben ook nog een aantal menus op de borden staan in het restaurant. Allemaal prima, ook de prijs is zeer goed!

We chose the Star and Eagle to stay the night as we were attending a reunion with friends in Tudeley. Having enjoyed many a lunch here over the years (We used to live nearby), we enjoyed another very nice lunch (Scallops and a fish pie) + Apple crumble for puds - lovely. The room was very quaint, pleasant and comfortable with a fantastic view across the countryside. A good nights sleep was had. Breakfast was basic fayre and we had to be accommodated in the bar as the breakfast room had a “bit of a leak!” So all in all an enjoyable experience.

We all enjoyed our meal at this inn. The service and food was all very good - though a little pricey. The reason I'm writing this review is that only after we arrived home did we realise they charged us for a dish none of us had. We never even ordered a dish of olives - never mind consumed it. The point is if its a mistake then it's one of those restaurants with the typical old story: "oh sorry its a mistake in OUR favour cases. But I bet there was not another table elsewhere that got the mysterious dish of olives for free. I don't like being ripped off. We won't be returning. There is no excuse for this sort of thing. Wish I had not tipped them now. Lesson? Check your bill very thoroughly at this place.

Wow!!!! Amazing, we had quite possibly the best meal we have had in a while, very tasty. We visited on a Michael Bublee night, fantastic night, great singer and great atmosphere. My husband and father had a stunning pate starter, followed by a turkey roast, generous and very well cooked (my husband said it was the best turkey roast he has ever had out). I am vegetarian and had a baked camembert starter followed by a lovely homemade nut cutlet and we had the clementine posset, yum. I could eat it all again. Thank you for a lovely evening, we will be back.

It wasn't good last year....but I thought I'd give it a second chance.

At risk of "damning with faint praise", I thought the food was pretty good, and the beer was also decent, but I would say that anything that I or my old (in every sense!) school friends had anything really brilliant. the menu didn't immediately cry out with lots of things that I would like to eat and what I had was quite good. Not sure that I'd go there again.

A lovely restaurant with a good selection of dishes available.

if you like fish, this is the place to eat. I had oysters as starters and half lobster as main. Friendly atmosphere, excellent food. Memorable, we are going again.

Went with a large family group from 18 to 86 with a wide variety of food preferences. Good menu presented choices we were all happy with. Food was good but our experience was spoilt by the inconsiderate drivers of Goudhurst.

We visited the star and eagle on Friday for lunch with my husband, great looking menu with a slightly Spanish theme. I had the shoulder of lamb and it was delicious. My husband had the pork belly and it was amazing with a huge piece of cracking on the top!! All in all very good and will be defiantly returning!!!!

We have been to this pub/ restaurant many times as a couple but on the last visit we took our family. We asked for a small dish of tomato pasta and a couple of veg for the baby.