The Barn Pub & Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells

£20 for 2 glasses of house wine!! After a nice long walk to and from the Pantiles, around 17:30, we decided to pop in to the Barn for a glass of wine. Nice trad looking pub. Atmosphere was loud with a party of drinkers in the conservatory. Very slow service with only one guy on duty at a time people were coming in after work on a Friday. Got our wine and almost fell off my chair when my husband told me how much it was. I’m no cheapskate and I don’t pretend to be a wine connoisseur but over £20 for 2 glasses of “ok” house wine, I doubt we’ll be back. Paying restaurants prices for drinks in a town where there’s 3 pubs on every street is pricing themselves out.

The Barn at Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a beautiful and unique setting for a wedding, blending rich history with rustic elegance. As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing stunning moments here, and the venue’s charm never fails to impress.

We had our Xmas do here. The staff and service were lovely, and the food was good, we danced the night away also.

We had a wonderful lunch with friends in the restaurant upstairs

Excellent Christmas lunch yesterday. They coped easily with 40 of us and nothing was too much trouble for the friendly and helpful staff

Friendly and warm. Good food. Lovely disco man . Great night

Lovely quick visit here, service was excellent, atmosphere relaxed and if you say FREE CHEESE to me, I say yes please :)

Such a lovely place and very attentive service.

Fantastic food and staff so lovely...especially the lady, she was so friendly and attentive

Pregnant women not welcome, apparently. Pulling over during morning sickness to use the adjacent cafe’s bathroom and the restaurant issues a £100 fine for using their road, highlighting how ‘sympathetic’ they feel. This type of misogyny shouldn’t exist in the 21st century anymore, certainly won’t count me as customer here.

Fantastic food and excellent staff Charlie is an assest to this company

Lovely place,very cosy and amazing food 🍴😋☺️🍺 Recommend a visit 😀

My husband and I had a lovely lunch at The Barn. The burgers are delicious and we'll definitely be back soon.

Been coming here with my partner for a year or so ,food and drinks was always nice a presented well no problems. Up until today me and my partner always choose same drink and same meal only to be disappointed, we had to pay just under £18 for 2 double vodkas with coke ..it did NOT taste of alcohol more like water!!! I spoke to the bar man said that was not alcohol.he said I watched him pour the drinks .but our drinks tasted of watery coke .manager came out and sampled the drinks ,from then took our drinks away I thought to replace .only to come bk with same glasses said he put another shot in but still tasted watered down vodka. Our usual meal was over cooked . Fair to say absolutely disappointed ,didn’t bother finishing drinks and meal . Unfortunately we will not be going back or using the barn for our family functions . Big shame

Offers good indoor and outdoor seating, decor traditional but not my taste, didn't try the food. Good selection of tap lagers, great service though. For me, this is a one drink pub and not a destination.

Great meal. The lovely to sit out in the sun afterwards 👍

The Barn made a concession for us to eat restaurant menu down stairs as husband unable to manage stairs and a booking made. Arrived, bar staff unaware of arrangement and totally apathetic to our plight. Finally told we could find a table. Waitress very pleasant. Took drinks order which arrived minus the jug of tap water ordered! Food arrived - which I have to say was very good. From the time food arrived we saw nothing of staff and had to call them to clear the table and bring bill. Son went to bar to pay to hear 'oh he wants to pay his bill'!!! Needless no service charge was forthcoming and we certainly wont be going back. Pity because with the right staff/management it could be an absolute gold mine

Really nice venue, great for weddings. Lovely outside seating/eating area. I've recommended The Barn to lots of people. The lunch time menu is really good, not too expensive, and not exclusively freezer food like a lot of places seem to be. Staff friendly and attentive.

Great pub and restaurant. Staff very friendly and attentive, good value and the food is tasty and plentiful.

Great place to chill and enjoy your spare time Great atmosphere and staff

A wedding that was everything we wanted and more! We had our wedding catered for here in May by Philippe and his team. I cannot fault him, his staff or anything about the entire day. The barn are experts at personal weddings and make you feel special. More than just a number, especially compared to other close by venues who's pretentious and outright stuck up attitudes made us feel even more lucky to find the barn. The team sorted everything from setup to food. Our guests have all commented on the choice of meals and how great they tasted. The venue its self is bigger than it seems with soace for guests to spread and hide in the landscaped gardens along with covered areas which we used for shishas. Staff we friendly polite and nothing was too much effort them. Even when a few wedding crashers made thier way from town into the venue the bar staff handled the situation swiftly and professionally. I would recommend the barn to anyone who wants a more intimate and personal venue.

We got married here and return regularly for the fantastic food and service

I would highly recommend it. The food was great, and the lady server was lovely.

We held our wedding at the Barn yesterday. I can't praise them highly enough. The food was amazing and the staff were fantastic. Thank you to Philippe and Janet the owners who went above and beyond to give us the most perfect day x

Puddings weren't what they said on menu

Nice meal at reasonable prices. A 2 course meal for 14.95 or better 3-course meal for £24.95 is good. Food was well prepared and tasty. Friendly and efficient. We were only people in upstairs restaurant. My small complaint was dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Brilliant we are huge fans favourite pub and food Gastro pub wonderful service and staff Andrew is very professional in every way. Manager .😀👍👍👍👍

A huge thank you to all of the staff at The Barn. Lovely welcome, great food and amazing service. Food was delicious, served quickly and such good value for money. Definitely visiting again. Thank you.

Absolutely delicious food, great service and exceptionally good value for money. Highly recommended.

Just lovely and seems to attract very nice customers!

Love this place nice welcome always nice decor warm and inviting. Recommend

I had a party last weekend for my belated 60 th birthday and the food and staff were excellent! The three course meal was excellent value at £25 and everyone told me it was great ! Thank you so much for making a special occasion go extremely well and we will be back again in the very near future

A delightful venue for meeting friends. Very good service with helpful friendly staff.

Attended a wedding here. It's a lovely venue although parking is dreadful as its on a private road so you need to park in the town carparks. There is a lovely atmosphere and they served superb food eith an excellent selection of drinks at the bar. Staff were friendly and helpful and really made the wedding special. We really enjoyed the day.

Great food, warm welcome and a lovely pint of Guinness!

It's just a great place to eat and relax

This place was amazing I loved it the waiters were kind atmosphere was amazing as the food fitted with the place the food was amazing way better then Robin Hood the chocolate brownie was heavenly as the mixture between warm and cold was nice also the ribeye steak was amazing that I couldn’t even finish it with my family the food was also very quick as it was delivered quickly :D they also gave candy to my son (Also quick thanks to our waiter Andrew very kind)

1 thing I will have to say , they don’t have any children’s meals so be prepared

Great value food with a laid back atmosphere, especially good in the summer with the Mediterranean style garden.

We had our wedding at The Barn on the 28/12/23. Janet and Philippe and their team could not have been more helpful and attentive. We had less less than 8 weeks from start to finish and Janet told us everything we need to get done from booking the ceremony to advise on flowers suppliers, Toast Masters, DJ's, they were amazing. Philippe is head of the restaurant. They had plenty of menu choices and catered for various dietary requirements.We had the whole thing under one roof, so no transportation issues. The barn looked stunning, especially with the Christmas theme, our guests loved it. It was an incredible, magical day that we will never forget. Thank you Janet and Philippe

Had our wedding here yesterday everyone was so kind and helpful.They decorated the place amazingly and helped our day go smoothly.would highly recommend booking your wedding here.thank you for making our day so special 😊

Good value for money food with their loyalty card. Service could have been a little better but all round was good

Group booking so meals preordered. Food fine but very long wait for service.

I was a guest at a wedding and reception for Adam & Charlotte Wurf. It was an excellent venue with service second to none. A wonderful day.

I worked at The Barn this Summer as a wedding photographer. It's a really lovely venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, and the staff are very friendly. The wedding had a great atmosphere. Recommended. www.mattbirchallphotography.co.uk

We went there for Christmas lunch with our friends and I can tell you this restaurant is one of the best in this category. Food was amazing , service is excellent as they are very friendly, professional and quick and their prices are acceptable. I would recommend it for everyone and I will go back definitely .

Thank you so much for a wonderful day on Sunday, it was perfect from beginning to end. All your brilliant reviews are so justified, we couldn't fault a thing. We had so many lovely comments from the guests about the food, so please thank Emma (Gemma?). The waiting staff were faultless, so polished and professional. When Phillipe explained about swapping the rooms I didn't imagine that it would be done so seamlessly - you've obviously done this before! You made the tables look lovely and our guests were very complimentary about the decor and the general atmosphere of the place. I am sure you will be getting many visits from people who hadn't realised that The Barn was even there. You all work so very hard to make sure that your weddings are special and it was, so thank you again. We wish you a very Happy Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year K & T

We celebrated our wedding day at the Barn on 4th December 2023 and it was just perfect from start to finish. It was even more magical than we ever imagined and that's down to thier amazing venue and team. The waiters and bar staff were absolutely brilliant with smiles on their faces all day. Noone ever waited long for a drink. Janet has been extremely responsive and friendly throughout the whole process which was reassuring. Special mention to Phillipe who has been exceptionally professional, yet approachable and welcoming. He is a talent in his field and made sure everything ran smoothly all day. We've had nothing but compliments on how amazing the food was and how stunning the venue is. Honestly, from the bottom of our hearts, we cannot thank The Barn enough and we hope to visit again soon.

Went to a wedding there. Nice food (rack of lamb was excellent). Service was outstanding.

Recently had the pleasure of the Barn hosting my wedding reception and party! Could not fault one thing! Janet, Philippe and the team were amazing throughout the whole process! All of my guests have said what an amazing venue it was and the food was exceptional! I would 100% recommend The Barn as a wedding venue! Philippe was amazing and even found my husbands wedding ring that he had lost during the celebration!

I was served by the lovely Irene . Perfect pint, very polite and she served me promptly with the greatest respect 🙏

Booked for a Xmas lunch and paid the deposit over the phone and I was going to give my pre order at the same time but I was asked to email it and give individual names and orders ! So with this being said I thought that maybe they would place names cards on the table with that persons choice on it …. On arrival for our meal staff were really friendly and showed us to our table where to be honest apart from crackers in the table nothing was different and when the food came out they still asked who was having what so the name giving to me was an absolute waste of time. The Xmas lunch in my opinion was pretty tasteless but everyone seem to enjoy it ( or they just wasn’t saying) didn’t feel much of a Xmas atmosphere but saying all this the service was quick and I would still go back to the restaurant as I think the every day menu is far better than the Xmas food I had. Sorry

I attended the barn recently for a wedding. I am a wedding photographer and wouldn’t normally leave a negative review about another supplier but given the circumstances I felt this deserved a special mention. As a photographer it’s important to work with the venue during the day, knowing when there’s likely to be spare time for photos and making sure I am in the right place at the right time ensures the day runs to schedule and the couple have the photos they are expecting. On arrival I attempted to introduce myself and confirm the timings I had were correct, manager (Philippe?) didn’t seem interested in a quick chat and he went off to do something else completely ignoring my question. Off to a great start. The ceremony room is great for small intimate weddings, but it is extremely tight on space, there were around 40-50 guests and I was restricted to standing in one spot unable to move. The photo opportunities are very limited in this situation. There was some confusion about who was announcing the couple into the reception room. The plan was for the best man to do the announcement and the venue to organise this on the day, however the couple were at the bottom of the stairs due to walk in I had to run up and grab the best man and explain. He had no idea, I asked the venue if they had a mic or PA system and the manager rudely waved me away with his hand and didn’t respond. Member of staff (Andrew) jumped in to take over and told the best man to tap a glass and shout over everyone. Onto issue number 3. Everyone had sat down to eat and I asked the bar staff whether they would be providing a supplier meal. I was told yes they were happy to as there were a could have guests that didn’t turn up, great! It’s never expected but it does mean I don’t need to leave the venue and I can focus on editing the couples same day sneak peaks. 90 minutes later guests start coming downstairs and I ask the staff when I could expect food. The manager then said there was no food for me and they couldn’t give me a supplier meal. I explained I had stayed at the venue because I was told there was a meal available and now that I had to leave they would need to delay speeches until I got back. Only option was to pack up and leave the venue for half hour to find some food, the service and food at five guys was superb and It’s only 5 minutes up the road. Overall Id give the venue a 7/10. It’s got a lot of potential to be a great venue for small intimate weddings. The customer service however, that gets 3/10. The downside in my experience was the staff, specifically the manager whose customer service skills are absolute trash. Get rid of him and bring in someone competent and it would be a totally different venue.

Going to a wedding tomorrow but delivered the cake and it looks lovely. Staff very friendly.

Popped in for a pint before and after a show. Will definitely be back to try the food. Nice atmosphere with great service.

What a great wee find. Nice friendly staff, reasonable prices. Will be back

Lovely pub, brilliant staff and a decent range of beers/drinks!

My up coming wedding venue .. food is delicious 😋

Our daughter had her wedding at The Barn yesterday. It was absolutely fabulous! The location is a real little Gem, hidden away, but within walking distance from the train station and walking distance from lovely hotels for guests to stay overnight. The conservatory where the wedding ceremony took place is quite small but lovely. The courtyard is very pretty and has heaters so made it wonderful place to sit outside, even on a chilly night! Then upstairs, where we had the wedding breakfast, is a warm & welcoming area. It was seamless moving between the different areas for the wedding and works very well. All the staff are extremely efficient, friendly, and attentive. Thank you, everything went so smoothly. There was an excellent choice of food, including vegetarian options, which was all very good quality & cooked perfectly. The waiting staff on the tables were very efficient and took great care to ensure wine & water were plentiful during the whole time. The bar staff were really good, very quick, observant & very efficient. The DJ was brilliant, he had everyone, of all ages, up & dancing, all night long. It was a great atmosphere, from the beginning of the evening to the very end, really good fun! Right from the very start of the day to the very end of the day, we couldn't fault any aspect of their big day, it was lovely, absolutely perfect. The Bride & Groom and all the guests had a wonderful time. Thank you to everyone. Jackie & Rob Lloyd

We were turned away cause we had a small dog, that was so quiet that they didn’t even notice when we sat down. We were in the observatory, it was completely empty and it was pouring outside, they told us we could go in the garden.

We had an amazing anniversary meal at The Barn last night. The food was fabulous , the staff were amazing, the atmosphere was perfect. We spent the evening drinking very tasty cocktails and reminiscing on our wedding day (which we had at The Barn) Phillipe made us feel at home since our very first visit to view the venue, which means we love returning.

Unique experience in a unique setting. There is always great quality food and service. There's a great set menu too. We have never been disappointed and we go there very often

Popped here today on a whim. It was a GREAT decision! Food was all so damn good! (Even the runner beans got demolished!) Our little girl decided to be a bit picky but me and my partner enjoyed eating every last bite! And then dessert.. fantastic! Today was perfect for the outdoor seating, which there is loads of. Really enjoyed our visit and the staff were beyond nice. Will definitely be back there next time we visit Tunbridge Wells. Big thanks to all.

The food was good for bar food, the staff were pleasant the premises on the whole was nice. Points against, couldn't go upstairs to restaurant firstly because of mobility and stairs secondly we had a baby in a pram. Going on from that difficulty in getting the pram through narrow doors. But would go back again.

Lovely food at really good prices, and a lovely large outdoor garden! I think the online ordering system was down when we went so our drinks didn't come for a while and we ended up going to the bar, and there were slight problems with the food we ordered but the staff sorted it quickly.

Party of us last night one with special dietary requirement. Excellent, friendly service and great value for money. Food delicious and fresh.

We attended a wedding on 10th, it was absolutely fantastic. The staff were amazing, food was sublime and the overall ambience of the venue including the courtyard garden was magical. A very special place.

Service was excellent. Food was excellent too and you couldn't fault the value. Would definitely visit again.

Lovely meal. Excellent service Food hot. Portions perfect. Not too much but left us all satisfied. Nice selection of food too. Great value. Highly recommend . Price per person spent included drinks. Suggest loyalty card if planning return visits.

One member of bar staff was very rude the rest of the staff were great

Walked from High Brooms with kids after checking website and calling to find it closed for a wedding reception!

This is a gem of a restaurant right above a lovely pub (with a nice outside garden near the train station). There is a fixed price set menu and it was really good value for money. The lamb was perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful with the source. The kids menu contained a nice variety and good size that was adequate even my older kid. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and comfortable with attentive service. Glad we discovered this and would return.

Absolutely outstanding food, the Barn is stunning and such a lovely little spot! Definitely be back for a Sunday lunch, the lamb was delicious

What a cute little place! You wouldn't know you was in town when u Inside this place! The food was amazing and so cheap for what we were served! Will hopefully be back one day!

We attended a wedding here on the 13th August. From the ceremony to the end was excellent. The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding. The Barn could not have delivered a more positive experience. It was a wonderful day for my Nephew and his partner.

We ordered Steak: it was not much taste in it. The pan was not hot enough so the steak was like steam cooked and it’s over cooked. We ordered medium and it turned out like the picture. It’s hard Duck breast was soso the texture was fine but it’s not been marinated or not process enough Lamb was fine Nachos was soso the cheese was nice

Bar service can be a bit slow but food s always nice.

I recently made a reservation for my wife and I at The Barn Pub and Restaurant. We were excited to try out this establishment, as we had seen good things about the food and ambiance. However, our experience was far from satisfactory. When I made the reservation, I informed the call taker that we would be a party of two, including one person in a power wheelchair. The call taker informed me that we would have to be seated downstairs and that a menu would be brought down to us. This was not ideal, as we were hoping to dine in a restaurant , where we could enjoy the full ambiance of a pre theater dinner. When we arrived, we encountered further accessibility challenges. We had to navigate a curb in the street, due to cars parked on the pavement, and then would have to go up some steps to reach the entrance. I looked around the corner and saw more steps. This made it impossible for my wife to access the restaurant in her power wheelchair The restaurant is located upstairs, with no lift available. We looked around for an accessible table, but unfortunately, there were none available. As a result, we were unable to dine at The Barn and had to leave. It was incredibly frustrating and disappointing, given that we had made a reservation and were looking forward to our meal. Furthermore, the lack of accessibility information, such as a signage or a doorbell for assistance, only made matters worse. It seemed like the restaurant had not taken any steps to accommodate customers with accessibility needs, which was a letdown. We hope that the restaurant takes steps to improve accessibility for all its customers in the future, as it is essential for all establishments to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone.

Great place for food and drinks. Really enjoyed the mix grill dish.

Loved it here, what a treasure to find. You'd never know you're in the middle of Tunbridge Wells. Very friendly and welcoming with a wonderful atmosphere. We'll definitely be eating here next time we visit as it looked amazing. Beautiful garden 😍

*Perfect* My daughter and Son in law celebrated their marriage on May 26th 2023 by choosing to have their wedding breakfast at The Barn. My husband and I organised it and the owner Phillipe was a joy to converse and plan with. All our wishes were met and more. All 3 staff members Inc.Phillipe went over and above with their service on the day. I can't recommend highly enough, a truly wonderful lunch, great food, staff and location.

You get what you pay for food wise. Same standard as a Harvester. So make up your own mind. Service was ok until the bill came and there were drinks we had ordered but not received on there. That was when the condescending tone starting from the waiter. Sorted it out after a lot of hassles and got an apology from him for talking to us like dirt. Not the way to make people coming back to eat again.

We held our wedding at The Barn in May this year, it was the best decision we ever made. The team at The Barn were absolutely wonderful and were on hand for anything that we needed and made us so relaxed in what could be a stressful day, they kept reminding is its your day if you want to do something different then it's OK. We 1st viewed The Barn in 2019 and fell in love with it then Covid hit, but we already knew we wanted to go back as you cannot beat the value, packages, location and the team behind the scenes running it all. Phillipe and Janet were brilliant with any requests that we asked for and we cannot thank them enough. Thank you for making the day unstressful and relaxed. Alan and Sarah

Had a meal here. Food was good. Service very good

First time visitors this evening.Opted for pre-theatre dinner in the restaurant and was not disappointed. Service was excellent, very tasty food and reasonably priced. Also free parking whilst we were at the theatre. Took out a loyalty card as we shall certainly be visiting again. All in all a very pleasant experience.

Been there a few times I love it but thay did put me near a window where I was cold but not there fult I didn't tell didn't want to make a fuss but the food was great and ooo i love the puddings u go home with a full belly will definitely go again as the staff are also friends xx

My visit was because of a wedding package. Its a lovely, intimate venue that is accommadating and friendly. The food was perfect and the choices extensive. We were allowed our dogs and ultimately that's what we were looking for.

We recently had our wedding at The Barn and from the moment we contacted Philippe we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. With only 4 months between booking and event it was great that communication and planning with Janet was easy, flexible, timely and supportive – from our plans with various music playlists needed on different sound systems to arranging our rehearsal the day before, all the little details were accommodated. The location of The Barn is really accessible being in the centre of town, with plenty of places for guests to stay nearby, yet it feels very private as it is set away from the main road down a private street with no passing traffic. It is a gorgeous venue, really intimate but with plenty of space for our 70 guests, and the team had done an excellent job of setting up and laying out our table decorations beautifully; it was a wonderful space for us to connect with our guests. All the staff were professional, friendly and helpful throughout the event; many of our guests commented on how lovely they were, along with how fantastic the venue was. The food was delicious, guests choose from 4 meals on each course, and every one of them looked amazing, we’ve heard many compliments of every option. Service throughout the meal was excellent, a good level of attentive, efficient and unobtrusive, they served a large room at a good pace. The whole running of the day was done smoothly, changing areas worked really well, we hardly noticed the hard work going on downstairs while we had our meal. We can’t thank the team at The Barn enough for helping us have such a wonderful day and we highly recommend this wonderful venue!

Had my wedding here in this beautiful venue. Honestly couldn't have had a better day, everything was set out perfectly, the staff were highly professional and lovely. Any questions we had they answered. The decorations and table layout was spot on. I can't recommend this venue enough if you are looking for somewhere to have your wedding. The garden area provides a beautiful landscape to take pictures with loved ones through the rustic background. Was the best day and night of my life. The food was delicious and everything was fairly priced. The owner was very professional and precise when helping us organise everything through menu selection, table layout and seating to how we wanted the decorations set up. 100% recommend this venue

This is our "Go To" place. We love the atmosphere. The food is really great and the staff are ALWAYS professional, curteous and friendly. Phillipé, the Manager, provides a service that is quitd unique, really. The Barn is the perfect example of how a reastaurant can be great value for money without compromising on service and quality. Also, a fantastic venue for formal/ informal celebrations - especially weddings.

It was a lovely evening with some colleagues. There wasn't any table available inside, so we had to sit outside and it was raining and some of us got wet so that was the only downside for me.

Fantastic service for my husbands 50th ...only slight criticism was the placing of the tables for our group ...although in fairness we were a group of 18 . Spent my 40th here a few years back also and would highly recommend. Apologies to the waiting staff as I forgot the lady and gentlemans name who served us. But thank you for fantastic service.

Called in for a couple of drinks and food while visiting Tunbridge Wells, really nice food from the bar snacks menu and great service.

A very good evening in the bar and restaurant. A drink in the bar beforehand, nice relaxing atmosphere. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the service was 1st class. Will visit again.

Had a fantastic Birthday meal, food and service were brilliant, thank you 😊

Always been a great pub and restaurant. Good team of people working here. We were a group of 8 and service was spot on. Set menu is very good, can’t go wrong.

Lovely evening shared with work colleagues. Food very tasty, good menu. Always served with a smile and that aura of friendliness. The discount off the a la carte menu makes it even more enjoyable 😉

My sons wedding was here , a small intimate space, cozy upstairs for the wedding breakfast and great food, managed to meet lots of dietary requirements. The bar downstairs with stage worked well for a party atmosphere in the evening. Well done Philippe and team .

Good service, delicious food in generous portions and pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Lovely outdoor seating area and the staff are always really welcoming when I go on for a drink.