The Deer Park Cafe in Wealden

A spontaneous visit as we were in the area, but I’m glad we stumbled upon this cafe, a lovely place, friendly staff and a fab breakfast. I had the garden breakfast which was delicious, friends had the full english which they enjoyed. If you are in the area it is very much recommended. Dog friendly too. Great for walkers.

A smallish slice of sourdough, some tomato, a few prawns and pesto with a straggle of pea shoot. Were there edible flowers - can't remember, but this was £14 and the ordinary tea was hugely expensive. Go somewhere else, almost anywhere else!

We were recommended The Deer Park by family we had been visiting and we are so pleased we were. We sat outside only a lovely morning. The staff were very friendly and we didn't feel like they missed us by us being outside which can happen. The service was quick but not rushed and our order came in a good amount of time. The coffee was really nice and the breakfast very tasty. It was not greasy and obviously good quality. It was nice to be able to pick how we wanted the egg cooked. This rounded off our night away very nicely. If we are in the area again we would definitely have a repeat visit.

Such a fabulous place to visit. Lovely staff & food is exceptional. Have visited on numerous occasions, mostly for breakfast & have never been disappointed. Highly recommend 😊

Quickly became a habit coming to see this awesome team, as expected from their history of hospitality they have created a place with great food, epic coffee and the best brunch around. It would be embarrassing to tell you how many times we have visited as a team but safe to say we will be back time and time again. From your local brewery team, big thanks to all

Charmingly renovated in a gorgeous setting, this cafe really has been brought back to life by its new owners. Brunch today was cooked beautifully, celery using quality ingredients, and was served by a super-helpful team. This isn’t my first visit since Deer Park Cafe opened again and, happily, each visit has been consistently good. Just lovely.

This cafe is fantastic. Excellent locally sourced food, great coffee, and lovely flowers too - highly recommended!

It's so lovely to have the Deer Park Cafe in Eridge. We have been waiting for a nice spot like this to open. Have been for breakfast and lunch several times and the food and service is always exceptional. Would highly recommend a visit.

I really wanted to like this cafe - lovely location nice and spacious and seems to be run by nice people. But they were busy and have more tables than they can manage. The menu is limited - especially for vegetarian or vegan options - check the detail before you order the 'vegan full breakfast' because its not a full breakfast.

Im not one to normally write a review, but having seen some recent comments and from experiencing and eating atThe Deer Park under each ownership i still love it! It does feel different in appearance, but in a good way, it's clean and fresh, the service can be a little slow but every time I have been it's been really busy. On my last visit I had the Fishmonger sandwich and my friend had the BLT and these were both served with the most delicious chips and made on the fabulous bread from Groombridge Bakery - if you know, you know! The Breakfast is also great!

Spotted this lovely little cafe on the way to a meeting in a near by town. The Car park was full which is always a good sign, I can see why! I just had a quick coffee and a slice of carrot cake which was delicious. Fabulous staff and excellent coffee, wished I lived closer as i would be a regular. Thank you!

Have been twice recently with various friends . Lovely spot but not as good as it used to be . Service so very slow. Very little choice on the Menu for lunch and expensive . Disappointing as it’s set in a very quiet spot .

We’ve always enjoyed visiting Deer Park over the years, this week we arrived just before midday and sad to find only the Lunch menu available which is quite restricted. Unable to have choice of sandwiches, only two on menu, Early days for this new management please can we have a more varied menu with exciting savouries available. Look toward to visiting again ensuring we’re there before 11.30 as this menu is much better.

Good views. Gets very busy at the weekend. Nice coffee but be prepared to wait. Service slow. Had to ask 3 times where ate coffees were.

Deer Park Cafe has lost ALL its character now it is under new ownership. Very cold, bland feeling to the whole place. Its has lost its charm and casual friendliness. Looks so regimed with all the grey and cream tables and chairs and matching crockery. It is a cafe in a beautiful country setting, NOT in the middle of Tunbridge Wells.!!!!!!!!!

We visited The Deer Park Cafe for lunch, hopeful they had managed to retain some of the charm and atmosphere of the original cafe. Sadly this was not the case, the minimal menu was lackin and not very Cafe, more gastro dishes. I could only...

Lovely clean place with a great view. Food excellent but would like to see some light bites as not much to pick from if you only want a small lunch. Friendly and helpful.

Just had a wonderful second visit to the Deer Park Cafe since it re-opened. First class service again; top-quality coffee and a delicious pastry. Also, an enviable setting with a huge outdoor seating area and a cosy indoor space. I highly recommend it.

Could have been great but service was poor which unfortunately spoiled our experience . Ordered three coffees and three cakes, after a 25 min wait coffees came and one cake, waitress said there were two to come. After another 10 mins nursing my coffee I...

My family were gutted when we heard the Deer Park Cafe was closing down but delighted when we heard The Hattons Group were taking over. As usual Dan and his team have not disappointed. We visited for Sunday lunch and it was outstanding. Simple but...

We visited on the opening weekend and had a wonderful Sunday Lunch. Highly recommend! The kids loved playing outside in between lunch and desserts.

We were told the cafe had been taken over by the Hatton group so we were looking forward to spending a Saturday morning sampling the place as we’re nice and local. We’d seen photos of the great renovations and the menus looked well thought out....

Went for breakfast today. With our dog and family. A sign outside , they are now closed permanently. There is a planning permission notice on an adjacent post

Had an excellent lunch stop here after a local walk with our walking group. The food was superb and the service second to none. My big regret were the entitled members of my group who were, frankly, so rude. Criticism about the speed the drinks...

After a few visits here, we have found that the menu particularly in this day and age is not good for veggies/vegans and the staff are not always very friendly. The Manager sits around looking very unfriendly and their wifi passwords are ridiculous and rather...

Nice rural spot, down country lane, off the A26, quite rustic and great with a bit of sunshine in which to sit out. More breakfast than lunch menu, served till 2, but good quality, pleasant service, excellent coffee. Cakes look good, will have to come...

Always a warm welcome at this cafe ! Great coffee, cake and breakfast available. It also has a nice circular walk available which is great for the dog.

My husband and I arrived here at 11.45am on his Birthday for brunch . As we arrived we were greeted by a pleasant young lady who asked us if we were here for breakfast , we said we were and were shown to a table...

Had breakfast a few times whilst staying at the campsite and it was excellent. Local produce and a very nice setting.

Upon arrival asked to sit outside, which is fine due to numbers In the cafe. However walked past a couple of times until we prompted a menu. Wooden outdoor table got sprayed with disinfectant straight into my partner face and mouth carry by the wind,...

Great coffee, lovely breakfast and beautiful views. Enjoyed our visits to the cafe in August. Good range of options to eat and drink.

Spent a memorable evening celebrating family members Birthday. Great BBQ food, as much as you could eat, served by friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Good atmosphere, very busy the afternoon we went, lots of visitors cycles Ramblers and dog-walkers.Good service in a nice outside area. I must just say the table had not been cleared before we sat own but someone came over and cleared quite quickly. service quick...

Good food. Good service. Breakfast for family twice in past week. Outside area very pleasant. Pastries, coffee and cooked food.

The food at the deer cafe is very tasty and the staff are very friendly. However, whenever we turn up the tables are always dirty. We were the first customers on Sunday morning. When we used the toilet, the bins hadn’t been emptied- it was...

We have had breakfast at this place a number of times now and the scrambled eggs and mushrooms are delicious every time. Piping hot and coffee is delicious. Doggy friendly and the staff are excellent. A great and tranquil spot. Feels very Covid safe too.

Looking forward to breakfast and turned up at 11.05 Saturday morning. Informed by waitress that breakfast finished at 11.00 and only cake and coffee available. I think you need to update your website as it shows breakfast served between 10 and 12?

Delicious Lunch yesterday (roast veg and feta salad followed by coffee cake). Socially distanced and comfortable. Always a pleasurable experience.

Coffee like dishwater, in 3/4 filled over sized cups. Dirty tea spoons. Were given brown instead of ordered white bread, sausages pink and not a good taste. No serviettes or cutlery. Lovely setting, what a shame.

Visited in Covid times so cannot comment on their normal setup. Lots of very well socially distanced tables outside with gorgeous views, even saw a deer whilst sitting there. Great menu of hot and cold drinks, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and homemade cakes. I'd actually...

We were recommended The Deer Park Cafe so thought we would take a trip out today for coffee and cake. The cafe has adapted to our present situation brilliantly well with take away beverages and wonderful homemade cakes plus much more if you wanted breakfast...

Regular visitor during "normal" times. Splendid coffee, excellent food, friendly staff. Nice rural setting with walks nearby.

Nice cakes and sandwiches etc. served in a friendly, informal way with good hot beverages. It is loacated in a quiet country lane

My mum loved it... Cherry cake and tea c akes were great....10 out of 10 for fab guten free sponge cake too.

Great little cafe serving tasty soup, freshly made sandwiches and cakes etc. We stopped on a miserable wet day and the warmth of the log burner & friendly staff rally cheered us up. Quirky miss matched china adds to its charm. Super place to stop...

Gorgeous cafe with stunning views and lovely staff. We watched the deer roaming in the field behind us over lunch. A cosy wood-burning stove kept the chill off during my winter afternoon visit. Fantastic menu with vegetarian and vegan options with delicious homemade huge sandwiches and hot food available as well as a range of cakes. Organic eggs for sale too. Doorsteps of bread and locally sourced gifts and cards. I'm not surprised it gets ridiculously busy during the summer and booking is essential! We loved it and will make a special journey to return. Must add prices were super reasonable too.

My friend and I over the past six months have been doing a Saturday breakfast review of the local cafes and this is by far the best place for a weekend breakfast.

My husband and I decided to have breakfast out at the start of a long drive. I looked online at various places going South from Tunbridge Wells and found this café in a lovely barn with great views. Our breakfast was excellent all cooked freshly, well presented and served with a smile. They also made up some sandwiches for us to take away which were also delicious and so much better than a fuel station take away. We will definetly be going back.

Lived in the area for three years now and have only recently been to the cafe, dam!! wish I had gone earlier, it serves a good variaty of food including veggie and all at a reasonable price, oh yes ! well cooked good food.

What a quirky cafe! Lovely setting and professional service with a smile. Delicious homemade soup and cakes with freshly made sandwiches. Coffee was delicious too!! We will be back for sure!

My friend and I have been here a number of times as it is the perfect place for tea and cake after a walk in the surrounding countryside. Beautiful China, a proper (large) teapot and fabulous cakes. The staff are very friendly and helpful and it is lovely to sit out in the peaceful garden. It is equally warm and cosy inside during the winter. Plenty of parking. Definately recommended.

Been here a few times and thoroughly enjoy and recommend it. A little off the beaten track but well worth the effort whether for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere inside and very pleasant garden area with tables and chairs outside.

We had a great lunch here - well worth the small detour off the main road. The outdoor area was lovely on a sunny weekend afternoon. Highly recommend.

Beautiful location. We all had breakfast and it was high quality, all of it was either homemade or fresh. The staff were very friendly and overall I'd say this is one of my favourite places to eat. Highly recommended!!

The Deer Park Cafe is only a few minutes drive from Tunbridge Wells, hidden in the countryside. We stopped in for breakfast, both having cooked breakfasts for less than £10. You can taste the quality meat in the sausage and bacon, no cheap supermarket versions here! The tea is served in proper tea pots and the cake selection looks yummy. Another nice touch; we asked the staff if they knew of any walks through the deer park and they gave us printed instructions for a short one hour loop, starting and ending at the cafe. We even saw groups of deer as we walked!

Delightful place. Service excellent ( staff friendly & helpful ) Food locally sourced wherever possible. Including the coffee ! Would recommend

Very dry sandwiches,no butter,great thick slices of bread and nothing else on the plate even a small garnish,would have improved things Toilets need refurbishment.However staff friendly and polite.

Recommended by a friend, we popped in for tea and cake but it will be our only visit. Everything was grubby: crockery, tray, tablecloth and toilet. There was no welcome when we arrived, no-one told us if it was table service or not so altogether it's a café that needs a lot of work. .

I have been here many times with family and with friends. I adore the scones with jam and cream and the cakes and soups are also delicious. It has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Lovely friendly staff and dogs are welcomed.

After a long walk we went to this recommended cafe.

The deer park cafe is run by lovely people but seriously let down by such poor ventilation that you are hit the minute you open the door by the fry ups and your clothes smell of it for the rest of the day!

Unusual and friendly cafe, based in a barn. Lovely surroundings with a deer herd in the field. What could be nicer? Young staff too so no jobsworths there.

We nearly drove past. So very pleased we didn't. I can honestly say I had the best sandwich I've had in years. Chicken salad on granary bread. Fresh tasty and delightful. Also had a very good scone with cream and jam ( very sharp raspberry - probably home made). All in all a delightful surprise that far exceeded my cafe expectations. If we are passing again I wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

Joe and the staff at Deer Park provided the perfect setting for a baby shower. The afternoon tea was fantastic, scones to die for! Ample tea & coffee and a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. A real treat for all.

After working hard at Pilates we went for an end of term breakfast. It was fantastic, the service was excellent as was the food I will be coming back soon

Yesterday we had breakfast here and the service and the food were excellent. As a Coeliac I need gluten free options and this was no problem. I had eggs gluten free sausages and gluten free toast. Cooked freshly and served with a smile.

We love going to Dear Park Cafe. The staff and atmosphere is wonderful. Only small problem, whilst I love dogs and appreciate that we can take our dogs into the restaurants which is lovely. I do not appreciate members of staff stroking the customers dogs whilst handling food. My food was brought to me with hand prints all over the plate from said dog stroker. Regardless you guys serve the best cake!

Very pleased with this little gem. Although entering the cafe, you are greeted by an amazing array of cakes etc, but I did not fancy any as most of the cakes were uncovered. A clear glass dome over them would certainly be hygenic and keep them moist. Don’t people realise that when we all speak tiny droplets of spital comes out of our mouths spraying everything in front if us. We had a lovely cup of tea and toasted tea cakes (covered) were delicious. Will go back. Hope to see all cakes covered though.

We called here after taking a circuitous route and loved the cosy atmosphere

What a lovely little gem!! Amazing food& great staff. Will be going back! Lovely fresh coffee& dog friendly too.

Chose this venue as a breakfast stop, travelling down to the coast, having read other reviews. Great choice. Although off the main road, the ample car park was packed, and thoroughly worth a slight diversion. Though we carried on our journey afterwards meandering through the country lanes, enjoying wonderful countryside. Greeted by the staff who were fantastic, ensuring a suitable table allowing for space for our dog as well. Restricted cooked breakfast to opt for, though a larger availability of sandwiches and cakes. A fuller menu is available at weekends. Was clearly popular with locals. One to remember.

First and sadly probably my last visit. Nice friendly staff but .... horrible bacon, that was almost inedible, rock hard and left in the oven on a tray for ages I suspect. Scrambled eggs nothing like I’ve ever had before too, not sure I want again. Great coffee. Sorry but I expect my bacon cooked to order and scrambled eggs to be whisked before cooking.

Just a small cafe with a limited menu but ideal for a scrumptious mid-day lunch. Their onion soup was delicious and quite filled me up. With hardly any traffic to be seen (or heard) it is so peaceful and relaxing. The friendly staff just add to the pleasure.

We found this by chance and were so pleased we took the trouble. Great setting and quite quirky. It’s not a restaurant but very good for light lunches and cakes as well as a breakfast. Worth booking if you travel some distance to find it as it was very busy when we went. Service is great and food fine. Decent coffee too. We will be going back and for breakfast this time.

I meet friends regularly here for a coffee and cake. Lovely atmosphere in the winter . The wood burning stove is always burning nicely. Excellent service. Very easy parking. Has a large car park in front.

Most amazing scrambled egg! I don’t no how they do it!! This place is a little hidden gem! We eat here a lot!!! Lovely summer and winter

For some time I have been meaning to give this place a try as a change from our more usual weekend breakfast cafe. It was busy and we could only get a table opposite the door - not the best place on a cold morning with customers coming and going. The menu is good, as is the service. My cooked breakfast was very good. My wife elected just to have a toasted tea cake, which she said was pretty good and substantial. We'll be back, perhaps on a warmer day and maybe try lunch.

Heard great things about this cafe and it didn’t disappoint. One of the staff came out to see us before the cafe was open and suggested an amazing walk, she also reserved a table for us by the wood burner, such great service before we had even sat down and our dog was invited in and made most welcome.

Beautiful Saturday afternoon sitting in the garden of this lovely cafe. Good fresh scones with plenty of cream and jam (and more offered). Delicious cakes and pots of tea. Joe and his staff are friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much bother. A beautiful setting and highly recommended.

This is a wonderful cafe in the countryside. They have a breakfast menu, serve light lunches and have fabulous home baked cakes (including gluten free cakes) The staff are very friendly and everyone is welcome - even dogs which is lovely to see.

Had a pleasant lunch here today. The waitress kindly offered to check to see if they had any soup as it was not listed on the menu and my mother was particularly hoping for soup. She produced a bowl of delicious tomato and basil soup. The lunch menu is not long but the food is good. Would like to try their breakfast sometime. All I all a relaxed and friendly cafe with good food.

We are regular visitors and always have a wonderful experience. Tea, coffee, homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches (I recommend the sausage sandwich) are outstanding and the team are a joy. There’s even WiFi and if you’re lucky there will be a herd of Deer grazing in the field, providing free entertainment.

We were given a voucher to use here and when we visited we weren't disappointed. Very relaxed and good pot of tea for 2 and yummy cakes. This was just right to rest after a walk or to visit mid afternoon as we did. Cost was approx. £9

This is such a lovely cafe. It is well off the beaten track. The food is plain and simple. English breakfast, toasted sandwiches, soups and cakes. All lovingly made and thoroughly enjoyed. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are super friendly. Well worth finding.

We were camping in the area and really fancied a coffee somewhere in nature. We could not have found a more perfect spot. Quiet, serene, well decorated and coming from coffee snobs - the coffee was AMAZING. We had oat milk cappuccinos. Perfect.

This is a fantastic place to grab a drink or light snack. The setting is beautiful, and there is indoor and outdoor seating. The menu includes many homemade items, and there is a good variety of food (light snacks, sandwiches, cakes etc). Prices are very reasonable. But it’s the great service that makes this place stand out for me. All the staff were very friendly, and nothing was too much bother for them. I’ve been a few times with my elderly mother, and she loves it too. There is free parking and a good wi-fi. Try it. You won’t be disappointed.

Our friends visited this cafe some time ago and thought it would be nice to see it again, with us. Not easy to find, drive slowly otherwise you miss it. Rustic, basic but attractive in beautiful setting. Friendly staff, good service. Snack food, good size sandwiches. Inside and outside seating with good size grass covered area for children to play.

It's worth a visit to this cafe just outside of Tunbridge Wells for the location alone but the scrambled eggs, salmon and coffee for breakfast happened to be delicious too!

It's not glam but it's nice. Peaceful surroundings and very tasty food. It has some kind of charm for us. Very easy to miss when driving there.

We were looking for a quick sandwich in Eridge and came across this place. It's not that easy to find!! Explained that we were in a hurry and the tea and sandwiches arrived in plenty of time so we didn't need to rush.

Visited at 1pm on a Sunday. We were greated by waitress and her dog (is this allowed in a café). We were given the weekend menu - sandwiches and breakfast and told that due to a missed delivery they only had 3 slices of bread so only 1 of our party of 3 could actually have a meal. Not sure why they didn't just go and get a loaf from the nearest shop. Other 2 of the party choose a cheese scone (chewy probably from the day before ) and the other had a teacake that was stale and toasted. Needless to say we won't be going back.

We heard about this cafe by word of mouth so went to have a look. It is such a cute and quaint place with handicrafts for sale. The menu is mainly sandwiches, cakes and breakfast items. Service is friendly. After eating you can do a circular walk round the Eridge Estate. This is lovely but some parts are muddy so appropriate footwear is required. We saw plenty of deer in the distance.

Had high expectations, however was very disappointed due

A really nice spot and been here a few times for afternoon tea having discovered absolutely the best cheese scones I've ever had, anywhere. Came just once for breakfast on a Sunday recently, a borderline experience sadly - as it happens I only had a tea, my wife had scrambled egg the consistency and shape of a cow pat with greasy mushrooms, and my 6 year old grandson had, amongst other things, a very grey totally unappetising looking sausage. I checked and it was cooked (microwaved??), and being 6 and knowing no better he ate it happily enough, but I would have left it. Also, note to the guy who served us, a degree of scruffiness is fine, but you really do need to wash your jeans......Mixed bag, shame, but I'll go back for the scones.

Fantastic setting, fantastic coffee(and hot chocolate) and fantastic cakes. My cycle club regularly stop there and always get a warm welcome. The cakes are scummy and they have gluten free too. Absolutely recommend.

We had a delicious Sunday breakfast here - great setting, cosy log burner, tasty food on hot plates, lovely staff and sunny dog walk afterwards. Highly recommend

This wonderful little cafe really is a hidden treasure! I would strongly recommend visiting for the fabulous breakfast, lovely staff, cosy environment and the exceptional location. The menu is great, coffee delicious and the perfect area to walk with friends, family, your dog or just on your own in this pretty and peaceful area. 5 stars from me!

I discovered this place from a random tweet on Twitter. And i'm so glad we did, it's a real hidden gem. Lovely coffee and gluten free brownies and cakes. Will definitely come back again.

There is a relaxed and warm welcome to this place. Food is limited but fresh. Mainly I loved the location and the fact it felt like home from home. With a few more healthy options this place is becoming a little gem.

Our lunch was very good- a menu to please everyone. Great atmosphere , in a beautiful setting. Service was very attentive . The scones looked so tempting ,we bought some to take home!