The Butcher's Block Pub & Restaurant in Tonbridge and Malling

First time here today, what a fantastic experience, service first class, staff friendly, food exceptional , had my 90 year old mum with me, whilst waiting for Uber, local man Simon and Mark kindly bought us a drink while we waited, cannot fault this Pub, visit as soon as you can & i promise you will not be disappointed , cannot wait to return .

Lovely little place! Lovely views outside however would be a bit hard to sit outside and enjoy as it’s also the car park. Main meal was absolutely amazing! Went on a Sunday and had the roast sharing platter. Would suggest going early afternoon rather than evening as the kitchen closes quite early and they had run out of a few things by time we arrived. Wasn’t very keen on the dessert. Was very limited options. Quite small inside but I guess it’s quite cosy. Service was good and quick. Having the fridge of meat inside the dining area was quite off putting to be honest. Had a clear glass door so you could see the carcass, some people might be in to that but I personally don’t want to see the animal that my dinner came from. But aside from that I would certainly recommend this place. Very reasonably priced!

Food was absolutely lovely, excellent quality and cooked well, really impressed. I had the cod and it was stunning but it did come out a little cold. Really good selection of drinks, lots of local ones so very pleased with that. Dessert was amazing, more than expected. Unfortunately there was a foreign object in it which was very bizarre, no idea how it got there but it wasn't a hygiene issue at least. Prices were reasonable and the place was lovely inside. Overall would definitely come back again.

Good was delicious. Staff were welcoming. Definitely revisit and recommended

Absolutely fantastic service and delicious food. Thoughtful, attentive, polite friendly staff. One of the nicest restaurants I’ve discovered in a very long time!! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening ❤️

We reserved a table for 11 for the Sunday roast. The starters were decent, but the main course was a letdown—everyone’s meat was overdone and barely warm. It was quite underwhelming, particularly given the £600 bill. The staff were wonderful and the drinks were great, but the food didn’t meet expectations.

Best steak I've had. Not a single complaint about anything we had. All done to perfection

Superb meal there last night..husband said it was the best fillet steak he has ever had! And cooked perfectly...and my Barnsley chop! Amazing!..we also had the incredible Into The Woods dessert...beautiful!

I almost hate rating this highly because I'd love to keep it secret but the Sunday roast dinner is divine. We chose the sharing block and all 3 meats were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Large Yorkshires, a lovely selection of veg and gravy i could drink. Very accommodating service.

Went for Sunday Lunch, really lovely food, Yorkshires a little well fired, but still nice, lovely veg and plenty of gravy! Highly recommend the apple and rhubarb crumble! It was amazing. The staff are all very friendly and helpful.

Amazing food... A friend recommended this pub to us for a date night, she said there was a car park at the back so fantastic. Got there an car park full, then the car park at the top of the hill was full, spent 10 minutes looking for a space. We eventually parked on a side road about 5-7 minute walk away. So beware to get there early to find parking. (Limited parking should be noted on their website to be honest). Arrived we was sat on the tiniest table, felt quite squashed to be honest. The service was great, the ladies there are very polite friendly and happy, will go out their way for you and didn't feel rushed nor did we have to wait around to be served. Now the food, we ordered 2 dishes for the table (sausage & hallumi) amazing. Then had the sharer steak with chunky chips, mac n cheese, onion rings. Well I haven't eaten red meat in 2 years and really craved it that night and it did not disappoint, it was beautiful!! We ordered desserts and they were lovely too. Overall it was amazing, would I come back? Definitely but would ask for a bigger table and not close to the bar either as it was off putting hearing dogs barking from the pub area. 100% recommend to anyone 👌

Super duper dinner enjoyed by all 8 of us, would defo recommend 👍😊

Had a Sunday lunch, my first, as it's usually my preferred dinner venue. Unfortunately, I'm a little disappointed with this visit. Food temperature ranged from tepid to cold. Very well done to blackened, namely the Yorkshire puddings, baby carrot, and an over dried cauliflower cheese. We were asked if everything was OK, I mentioned my concerns, but as we were hungry, we just carried on and one of our table loathes fuss, so to appease, I let it go. They had offered to replace. One mixed meats platter for 2 to share, exyra side of cauliflower cheese and a 2 meat plate for me, one large glass of house red wine, an orange and lemonade and a sparkling elderflower, £ £105, we left £10 cash tip, as staff are always friendly and welcoming, even though busy. I'll stick to dinner in the future.

Great pub, lovely food and staff are great. I’ll be back regularly

Lovely plub tucked away. Great food, warm decor and friendly service.

Fresh tasty food we will be back

After mixed reviews we said we would try here. We go out alot all over kent trying new restaurants. The money isn't the issue as they are a bit expensive it's more the quality of food isn't worth it at all. A few parts of the meal were great but with so much being chargrilled/cremated totally ruined it

So the service was incredibly slow, the waitress was rude slammed our bill on the table and said here! Food was burnt, well overpriced. Definitely wouldn't recommend to anyone. The place was beautiful but just such a shame the waitress had such a big chip on her shoulder!! As much as I appreciate the £50 taken off the bill for the food we couldn't eat due to either being overcooked/burnt. I also would like to make clear as a family we go to all different restaurants and to be fair the comment of maybe we should go to a fast food place was funny. As I said some of the food was great just some wasn't! Which we did say to the waitress who cleared our table and she see half was not eaten. One waitress was lovely. The other was rude! And I will not tolerate being spoke to like that when we was spending alot of money. As started money isn't a issue here! It's the black burnt burger! And thick black chargrilled steak. To go with the chewy beef. The scallops and lamb were perfect!.

Awful staff. Food was terrible and overcooked not worth money

Large selection of burgers, steaks and specialty meats. We had 3 burgers, large lamb rib steak and pigeon breast. Burgers were burned - 1/3 of the thickness of the patty was solid charred peace- I returned mine for replacement that was also very well done, other party members decided to scrape the burned bit and eat.

It's such a shame this place is not more well known. Went here with my adult children for an after Christmas lunch and wasn't disappointed. Food was amazing. The decor was very tasteful and both the staff and customers were all very friendly. They have a sister pub in Bearsted which I'm looking forward to visiting too. Deffo coming back here.

At the sharp end - We booked a birthday meal in advance for 8 people which didn't require a deposit, very handy, as it's always a faf getting the funds on time. The restaurant is situated in a narrow residential road and the parking is limited, so be wary. Decor was themed as pub with some butcher references. The bar and seating area is snug with plenty of people inside, so the temperature was good. The staff outfits were like butchers with their leather like aprons - interesting! The meals and food were excellent all accept the vegetarian options, the veggie meal ordered a little tasteless. Otherwise the service, wine and charges were definitely not cheap, Chateaubriand was £80 for two and again as mentioned the jus could have been warmer but we all agreed that we would visit again and recommend this pub....5/5

Fantastic dinner out. Food was amazing, with very friendly and helpful service. Steak and lamb cooked perfectly. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome in the bar area, not the restaurant area. They had bowls of water down.

Cracking food. Everything was delicious. Ribeye is lovely

Great food ,nice atmosphere, friendly staff, would highly recommend this pub, bit out of the way but well worth the visit

Best roast in Kent! And get the Banoffee.

I was on Sunday with my husband, ordered starters and mains ,steaks sirlon and filet steak, so us starter we was waited 40min and mains came after another 30min ,food waiting time is too long, sirlone steak absoliutly horrible, thin and dray is not worted £30 ,filet steak was only fine ,I'm sure they are much much better places around where to eat for that price. It was really bad experience,and don't worth that money. Don't recomend this pub.

Amazing place nestled away, some of the finest Sunday roasts you will have, good selection of drinks and great value for money, the view from the terrace during the summer is spectacular.

Wonderful meal and the dessert was out of this world- never had a dessert like it. Service was exceptional - can’t wait to go back!

Had a great meal, the food was fantastic and well presented. The service and atmosphere was great, I will definitely be going back to this restaurant.

Went here for lunch for my mothers birthday. A real culinary experience. It is almost impossible to describe the excellent food that the chef prepares. A small country pub with an outstanding menu. I can recommend the venison. You can tell the chef has a passion for food. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Do yourself a favour, it's worth the drive.....

Food was ok, but I have had better steaks elsewhere, to be honest. The peppercorn sauce was awful, didn't touch it - so sweet and not peppercorny at all. The bernaise sauce was tasty. Side of mushrooms were lovely too and a good portion size. The scallops were ok, but i found cheese to be overpowering with it. We did not have dessert. The service was very good and the waiting staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was good too.

Great food and friendly service

Had a lovely lunch here, staff were very friendly & the service was great. The food was delicious & of a high standard. Will definitely be returning!

Very disappointing visit steaks undercooked, and some returned. Poor slow service. In general everything was wrong.

We had a family joint birthday meal here on Saturday night, the steaks were sent back as blue not medium rare. We preordered for 5:30pm and food didn’t arrive until an hour later, and then they forgot 1 of the 2 preordered starters! Drinks ordered at bar as no waitress, and when we did order didn’t arrive! Half of the steaks were not eaten as under cooked and full of gristle. I was embarrassed that we chose to eat here as it was shambolic. To top it off as a way of an apology they took £50 off and didn’t add a service charges. If you are reading this and thinking of booking a table for very over priced steaks that are not cooked to your preference (only to medium rare) don’t, go elsewhere, with better parking, staff with personality!

Highly recommend this restaurant, will definitely be going again!

Enjoyed a wonderful birthday meal . Scallop starter , Chateaubriand for 2 main , wonderful Cherry cheesecake and strawberry tart dessert . All absolutely perfect from start to finish . Friendly , attentive polite staff . A really nice evening .

Lovely food in a very lively pub. Service was excellent too. Out of the way but well worth it.

Excellent menu, varied with local produce, incredible steak selection. When the food arrived i knew I’d be full, good portions & so fresh. Comfy setting, great carpark and wonderfully dog friendly. A fantastic find.

Extremely disappointed and compared to previous visits the food was no where near as good with smaller portions and selection. Waited a long time for our food and drink to be served, and it wasn't all served at once. Eventually when the food came it wasn’t that hot and one dish was returned as it was cold.. The waitress was friendly, but overall wasn’t impressed and won’t be returning. The lock on the men’s toilet also missing/broke. In all honesty for what we paid, it was very poor.

We all had roasts, including the sharing roast which was unreal. We also had an extra side of cauliflower cheese that was delicious! Could not fault the food at all. Unfortunately the service was slow and it was also very hot in the restaurant. We had a to wait quite a while to pay and this was annoying as our toddler was tired and we wanted to leave.

Good quality food cooked to order excellent produce back up by great bar and serving staff

Parking is a problem but fantastic food and service

My steak was over, my wife's was under. Service was slow and poor. First time here, so maybe unlucky. Not beating a path back here, which is annoying as just a couple of miles from home!

I came to The Butcher's Block for Sunday lunch due to the great reviews the pub had received on Google. My partner and I were greeted politely and, even though we arrived early, a table was found for us straightaway. Our waitress was very friendly and the menu had a good variety of options; we had a chicken and a lamb roast respectively. I am quite fussy about how my roast potatoes are cooked and I felt that they were perhaps a little overdone, as were the Yorkshire puddings, but they were still very tasty with the addition of some excellent gravy. The vegetables were perfect, as was the stuffing. We also had desserts (cheese for my partner and my favourite part of the meal, the Aperol Chocolate Torte with Thyme Ice Cream - an absolute revelation!) All in all, we enjoyed our experience and would return to The Butcher's Block in the future.

Very disappointed run out of steak & burgers ! My family visited for Sunday afternoon and upon arriving we were told you had no steaks. Considering you are known as a steak restaurant and we were all expecting steak we were flabbergasted! Upon ordering we were then told you had run out of burgers !! There were two choices for desert plus cheese & biscuits but by the time we ordered there was only one choice ! I have messaged you over a week ago but no one has bothered to respond .. 😡😡

First visit, heard really good things, and it livid up to the reputation. Food was beautfill. The wine we had was excellent but as a ale drinker the variety on tap was limited. Will certainly go again.

After a while since last visiting the Butchers Block. We returned to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I am afraid to say we were disappointed with the starters which were cold and the mains not up to standard. Plates stone cold food luke warm. No accompaniment ie mustard etc was requested we had to ask after food was left for some time to attract waiting staff who were extremely busy which we patiently waited. On the whole for the money disappointing. Volume of noise was so loud no conversation between my husband and myself. Whilst understand small restaurant but a lot of tables resulting in everyone shouting to converse over each other. Could not hear waitress talking to us. Bearing in mind in the past we have had a great meal. This was not and we left to the dismay and probably will not return in the future..

It's the best steak house in Medway.

Absolutely amazing food and people coming again on Saturday 18th, so make sure there's a scotch egg ready 🤤🤤😋

We looked online at their menu and was happy to find something for us both. We were shown to our table and the menu did not show the items on their website. Not being able to find anything else we left after our first drink and went elsewhere. We were looking for a last minute special occasion meal but sadly did not find it here.

Really nice pub and amazing food. Recommended

I have dined at the Butcher’s Block on several occasions in the past, although not recently. The quality of both the food and service has consistently been commendable, but I must say that they have truly elevated their offerings since my previous visit. Their A La Carte menu now features a selection of exquisite dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, expertly prepared to perfection and served with exceptional attention. The ambiance of the place was delightful, and although it is probably now considered a high-end dining venue, the adage "you get what you pay for" undoubtedly rings true in this case. Our experience was thoroughly enjoyable, and I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant for a memorable dining experience.

Location down a little lane in a village and if you own a range rover then not for the faint hearted as parking out the back is difficult (tight) is a really nice gastro pub (restaurant). The wine list is extensive and reasonable, the service is always great, and the food is excellent. The place is best known for its steaks (of which the choices are vast) but I have tried most of the offerings over the years and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend giving it a trial.

Lovely food and superb staff Very friendly and attentive

One of the best steak restaurants in the area. We have been here multiple times now and always had a good meal. Also try the roast dinner, amazing.

We celebrated my parents Diamond wedding anniversary today, it was our first time it was amazing. The service was above and beyond the waitress was lovely. The food was out of this world lovely flavours and taste. Would like to tank the chef’s for such lovely food and would recommend the restaurant pub. We will be back next time we are down from Worcester thank you again.

Four of us had a fantastic Sunday lunch. Whilst my ribeye steak was exceptionally good and another in the party enjoyed their steak and ale pie, we definitely had a bit of food envy when the roast dinners came out. From starters through to the one person that managed dessert, none of the food disappointed. Added to this, the staff were all very friendly and attentive. It was our first time there, but it won’t be our last.

The BEST roast dinner I’ve had in a long time!! Had the chicken and beef for the 2 meat roast and it did not disappoint!! The restaurant had a really cozy vibe to it that feels like a traditional pub and still feels clean and warm. The staff were brilliant! Quick service and very helpful. Had 2 roast dinners with 2 meats, a drink each and 3 scoops of ice cream which came to around £80. With what you’re getting and what it tastes like the food is definitely worth the price! Parking is tricky! Depending on when you go, I had to park down a side road and walk but the weather was nice for the walk. Definitely recommend this place!

I am very disappointed, don't get me wrong food was lovely but we viewed the menu on the website for the past month and really wanted to try the scallops and Wellington which is why we decided to visit just to be told the menu on the website is old and hasn't been updated which made us very disappointed, keep your menu updated!

Great atmosphere, food excellent with some unique dishes. Very attentive staff but for the number of covers, limited parking.

Great food, great service dining room is a bit cramped and can get noisy when busy. Overall, it is a great place to go and highly recommended 👌

Went here for my birthday, stupidly went on a Sunday and it's pretty much only roast dinners served. Veg was a slim selection of roast potatoes, some luke warm slop which I believe was meant to be sweet potato mash and some over herbed, over cooked carrots, think an attempt had been made to roast them but they were soft. The best work to describe the veg selection is beige. The meat was OK, maybe I had set my expectations too high based on friends experiences and the price of the dishes, I might give it another try but on a week day so I can try the a different meal. I have definitely had better roasts at other local pubs with a better veg selection. As for the service, except from the bar maid, it was also the same as you'd get from using Weatherspoons table service, the food came out, plonked down and the waiter was gone.

Amazing pub. Service is fantastic. Food is absolutely delicious.

The food is unreal here, 10/10 every time. Definitely recommend any of the desserts as well as they’re all 10/10 also.

Visited for a birthday celebration. First class service. First class food. The two young people that attended our table were brilliant. Would recommend without a moments hesitation and will certainly be going again.

All been said before but the hype is real, this is a fantastic restaurant pub, the beef is wonderful and the rest of the well chosen menu is delicious. Staff are welcoming, attentive and friendly, the wine list very, very good, the bar comprehensive and the offer of restaurant, bar or patio tables perfect for each occasion, the current lunch menu offer is excellent value too.

Very busy friendly place, with good food & plenty of parking. Not many rivals around here in terms of VFM.

We had the best roast dinner here today for a birthday celebration. The quality of the produce was amazing, the staff were kind and attentive, the wine was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. We can’t wait to come again. Verity x

Just popped in for a drink & take a look at the surroundings The young lady there was very friendly & informative. Didn't eat, but what we saw was 5 star.

Simply great I’d been to the chop house tower bridge the day before but it wasn’t a patch on the butchers block , fantastic value too

Biggest Sunday Lunch You Ever Did See!! Haven’t dined here since before lockdown but it didn’t disappoint! Thoroughly enjoyed our roast dinner here on Sunday 9.7.2023. I opted for the pork burnt ends croquette starter, which I shared and was a great portion size and wonderful combination. I chose the lamb and beef Sunday lunch, and OMG the portions are massive... it did defeat me! Delicious flavours, crispy roast potatoes and the cauliflower cheese was divine! It’s up there with one of the best roast dinners I’ve eaten in Kent! Didn’t make it to dessert, but defiantly next time! Great customer service and cute location in a hidden gem of an area in Kent. Parking can be tight, but they do have their own carpark at the back. We managed to park on the main street outside with no issue at 2pm on a Sunday. Highly recommend 5* and look forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

Had such a great experience here, all the staff were lovely, helpful and attentive. The food was amazing I feel the quality matches the price tag. Would definitely go back thank you!

Great little pub tricky to get into the car park. Once in fabulous views. Great atmosphere.

We came for a light lunch and had the scotch eggs. They were absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming and we look forward to coming back and trying other dishes.

As always great food well cooked and excellent service. Staff couldn't do more to make the afternoon as enjoyable as possible.

What a great little pub. Stopped in while in the area for a light lunch and the confit scotch eggs were out of this world! If we can find any way to come out for dinner, wouldn’t give a second thought to returning to try their main menu!

Very good steak and amazing tasty desserts

Sorry but i did not have a nice experience on Sunday 31st March..When I ordered my Roast Pork dinner and looked forward to enjoying a lovely roast!.. I was NOT asked if i was allergic to anything 😔.. So i was unable to eat it, why would you cover a roast dinner in garlic ??

We were a group of 6 dining for a 40th birthday on a Saturday evening. Once seated we were told a couple of dishes were unavailable and also that there were no triple cooked chips for the steaks. This felt strange for a busy Saturday. We ordered sharing nibbles and all ordered steaks. The nibbles arrived in a few minutes. We then had to wait 90 minutes for our mains to arrive. On arrival a couple of steaks were not even warm, new potatoes were hard and just generally all our meals were just under par. It feels like this restaurant is taking its good reputation for granted and serving up sub standard service and food with an air of arrogance. We had been looking forward to dining at the butchers block and had heard such positive things, but there are better steaks and better atmospheres in the area. In summary the food and service are not worth the price tag.

Food was fabulous the flavours were amazing. The server was very attentive. Would definitely return and highly recommend. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great place. The food and meat were superb. Started with a couple of sharing starters, and the nice surprise was the halloumi. We finished with 2 beautiful sweets.

Lovely food, ideal ambience and attentive staff, but not in your face.

Absolutely beautiful food once again, is a little loud but that's due to low ceilings but again most places are loud. The taste makes up for all that so dismiss it for that reason.

Great home cooked food at a very reasonable price.

Great date night meal. The chateaubriand was perfect. The red wine jus could have been warmer. But it didn't spoil a thing. Erin our waitress was attentive and we will book again. We attended at 17:30 and the restaurant was nice and quiet.

The best Roast dinner I have ever had at a restaurant. Better than home cooked. I don't say that lightly, I'm proud of my Sunday roasts but Butchers Block is another level ands gives you an amazing balance of culinary delight cross home cooked cuisine. The chicken roast... so highly recommended.

Parking is busy, but managed to park up the end of the road and around the corner very nice roast dinner Only downside as always and everywhere the roast spuds 😬

Great, was lovely Sunday lunch. We'll be back!

We visited here a few years ago and have wanted to go back ever since! We decided to treat ourselves for valentines day and were not disappointed. Staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was amazing!

We went here as a birthday meal with friends. We have been a few times before and always received good quality food and service . Unfortunately this was not the case this time . The food quality was poor and rather bland ( not up to its previous standards) and also extremely expensive.

Lovely fresh Sunday roast, well presented

After reading some great reviews, I was excited to go here for my 30th birthday, but was left higely underwhelmed. There was over an hour between starters finishing and mains arriving. Its very cramped and too busy making it an uncomfortable area to enjoy. I ended up telling our server/manager, politely, that i felt the wait was unacceptable and they pushed back and asked exactly how long this took and wanted specifics before they would even think about accepting it happeend. They basically argued that my point was invalid and I should be happy to wait this long. Also yeah the food is ok, but nothing special at all. Overpriced and underwhelming. I wouldn't bother. It ruined my 30th birthday and I can't get that back now.

Wow what an awesome food joint! Went with friends and we all had something different, roasts, burger and pie and all were delicious!!! We all said we will return to try more of the menu!

Marvellous food served by lovely people. Will definitely be back.

My friends and I had a table booked for 7 of us to celebrate 2 of our parties birthdays. As soon as I walked in I noticed the place had a lovely, old village pub feel. After confirming we were there for a dinner reservation we were led through to a lovely slightly more modern looking dining area that continued with the welcoming atmosphere. Our main waitress was Debora (apologies if the name spelling is incorrect) who was friendly and talked us through the different meats that were curing in house, but all of the waitress' and bar staff were efficient and professional. The food was stupendous! Everyone enjoyed all of their dishes stating the flavours were fantastic and the meat dishes were also of an impressive size with absolutely amazing flavours. It didn't end there though as the deserts were also exceptional. I can highly recommend the 'From the Woods' dessert but I won't say anything else as I don't want to spoil the surprise. Luckily we are local so I looking forward to going back again soon.

We were there on a Saturday for my birthday. The restaurant was nearly empty - there were two other tables, one of which had 2 people on it and the other had about 12 people. We waited over 45 minutes for two simple starters - flatbread and a Scotch egg. By the time they arrived, our baby was getting cranky and we had to rush through our main. The steak that we ordered was admittedly very well cooked, but rushing through it because of the late starters spoiled it. The chips were entirely forgettable - just not very tasty. Also we wanted the t-bone steak to share and were disappointed that the necessary prep work had not been done to serve it to us. Two stars may sound harsh but I expect better than to have to chase up my own starters at such an expensive restaurant. I'll add that the other tables did not wait so much.

Been here once before and it was lovely but last night wasn't good at all. We arrived at 650pm and didn't get starter until 750pm which was £30 for 2 scallops each! Then had chateaubriand for 2 for £85 which arrived about half an hour after the starter. Steak ok but the triple cooked chips must have been cooked four or five times as they were more like giant crisps. Ordered a bottle of wine at the beginning but in 2 hours of being there wasn't asked if we was ok for drinks. Total of £171 for a meal for 2 without any desserts defo wasn't worth that at all.

Have visited restaurant on Wednesday. It was very busy and loud. Most of the time it was hard to hear each other. Our starters ( mushroom consommé, scallops and scotch egg) were of outstanding quality. Truly delicious. For the main we had risotto, duck and one of the steaks to share Chateaubriand at £85. The duck and risotto were really nice. However, the steak wasn’t the best. For that price I would expect it to be brought to the table and be cut in front of us, be gentle and luxurious. It was ok, but nothing special to grant this price. They had a good selection of wines. However, both bottles we have ordered weren’t opened in front of us. Overall, I would definitely recommend for the the other food, but not the steaks