The Pantiles Cafe in Tunbridge Wells

This is a step into wonderland. Such charm.

Pretty as always, lovely places to eat and shop. Relaxed and pleasant.

This is a beautiful atmospheric bridge

Lots of choice of cafes, pubs etc. Eggs 11 serves amazing food and reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful staff, excellent.

Many independent restaurants/cafes. Semi permanent market stalls, selling food, jewellery and knitwear

Beautiful. So much history and lots of interesting shops.

A very very beautiful town center with real beauty in the original architecture and gorgeous ships although it won't be a cheap shopping trip it'll be a pretty one.

A lovely area within Tunbridge Wells. More exploration required

Excellent because I was with my daughter and grandchildren xx 😘

Lovely quirky shops and cafes antiques stall in middle

Beautiful food , brilliant service, lovely evening

I would have given 5* but a lot of the shops were closed - Monday (?)

Picturesque arcade with shops, pubs, restaurant and hotel. Also the famous Chalybeate Spring which put the Wells in Tunbridge Wells

Quaint little town in Kent. A five minute walk from the Tunbridge Wells Station. Beautiful shops. Plenty outdoor places to dine and just hang out

This cafe has changed hands many times over the past few years. Always a favourite of ours for food and tea and coffee. This time it truly misses the mark. We have been there on three occasions over the past few weeks. The food choice is poor, the pre-made sandwiches stored in an open cabinet look far from appetising. The prices have risen dramatically. The Service leaves a lot to be desired. The same two young ladies gossiping and on occasions ignoring customers. On one occasion this week laughing at customers. People walking out without being served. We had to ask one girls several times to clear the table. On one occasions, one of the girls nearly dropped the coffee on us. The cup and saucer clearly too heavy for her . Its lost its heart and soul. A shame for a cafe that holds a prominent position within the Pantiles.

Great selection of beers, totally relaxed, lovely staff, eclectic clientele, good outside area, and in a prime location.

Nice if you have lots of money and time ! Ok to look around

Over hyped street. Won't be going back

Still pretty unique. Very busy and lively on Friday evening, good to see. Nice in the daytime too.

Impressive buildings and architecture. Lots of cafes.

We went for the avocado and mushroom brunches which had great portion size and tasted amazing. Lovely staff very helpful as well. Well priced for the amount and quality of food. Well presented too.

Went here for cocktails and tapas with my girlfriend. It was lovely food, especially the croquettes. Service was polite and quick we were made to feel very welcome. It is situated well and we felt very happy sitting outside enjoying the ambiance of the Pantiles as a whole.

Lovely restaurants. Nice place to sit and watch the world, go by.

Had a nice evening stroll down there from my hotel. Worth the visit and great to see spa still working

Found some close proximity parking which had spaces for medium size vehicle. A bit fiddly between under a building pillars. A short walk and busy,

An historic & beautiful location for outdoor eating with loved ones.

Very nice area a d a great selection of restaurants

Lovely place to visit. We were only passing by so went for a walk and stopped off for some smoothies. The vintage market was on so it was nice to see it so busy. So many wonderful shops and restaurants.

A good place to get some food but can be a little pricey. Expect London prices. It can also get very busy here from about 11 am when it's sunny. Recommend Hattons for a sandwich

Looking very tired and unloved.

Wonderful!! Highly recommended. From unique shops to Friends Passage/ an old term for a Dandy hangout and possible meeting place for ladies of the night!

Upmarket pedestrianised period shopping area, where one can cosplay as a tourist in their own home town, sit outside with people far richer than you, and sample the local delicacy; natural spring water, fresh from the ground, that unfortunately tastes like utter poison.

Always have to visit this wonderful historic spot when I'm in the country.

In Tunbridge Wells the Pantiles are the.place to be with the nice terraces and beautiful environment.

Every dish was delicious and the service was excellent. Maybe best tapas I’ve ever had. Chicken satay was sublime. Will come again

They mucked up our food order so one meal came out but the other meal didn’t. The waitress blamed the chef but who know who made the error but by the time the second order came out 25 minutes later I had finished eating the first order. When the second meal came out the chicken was undercooked and was returned to the kitchen. By the time it came back out again it looked a mess and was not appetising at all. It was rejected and we asked for the bill which when presented included a service charge. Given our experience I asked for it to be removed. The waitress went back inside the cafe and came out with the same bill but the service charge crossed out. Stupidly I did not check the amount she put into the card machine but lo and behold when I checked my bank account the next day the service charge had not been removed. This was our first and will be our last visit to this establishment. They ruined what was supposed to be a lovely lunch with a friend.

Lots of things to see and do in The Pantiles and it always make for a worthy pitsop as well as alfresco days/nights out. A lovely area we've always welcoming

Loved it. Good food at Casa Vecchia, nice walk.

A great range of shops and some fantastic restaurants! Enjoy!

Just a lovely place to walk around and relaxed

Gorgeous summer evening so was lovely seeing all the bars and restaurants spill on to the pavements.

Beautiful and quaint independent shops and places to eat

Lovely place. Good food and beer

Superb food and attentive staff in NV a great setting. Good value too despite location. Stopped by chance but will definitely go back.

Nice spot with outdoor tables. We were disappointed though as we felt ripped off when we got the bill. Children's portion charged at full price and 50p added for oat milk which I have never had anywhere else in the country!! Also did a swap on full English but was charged an extra £3 which was unexpected and not mentioned when ordering. Food was OK but rip off means we won't go back.

Totally over priced .no service but a service charge was added it's not Paris or New York its Tunbridge Wells in kent . You should think of your local trade 😉

A small authentic shopping street has been preserved near the center of Tunbridge Wells. Nice to walk through. Expect restaurants, terraces and antique shops. It all looks very nice.

Wide variety of bars and restaurants. Live music and market stalls through the summer months

Always a pleasant place to stroll around, no cars, plenty of eateries with outdoor seating

No pants No tiles Lots of other nice things though

We came here for the Cuba Libre Festival over the weekend. There were stalls selling cocktails, food, live music and even cocktail making masterclass. Great atmosphere while soaking up the sun.

Historical, you have to see it. But it only takes 15 minutes. Good stop/overnight option for the tunnel.

If you in Tunbridge Wells you should start here, the pantiles area is very pretty and has a multitude of places to eat and shop

Lovely middle class venue where yummy mummies lunch and brunch

It was great to start our visit here. I’d never been to Tunbridge Wells before. Next time I will make sure not to come on a Sunday as many shops were shut which was a shame as I saw a number of things I would have liked to have bought

An array of shops and stooped in history.

Wonderful atmosphere on a sunny afternoon for lunch. High quality restaurants and varieties, secluded yet vibrant. Jazz evenings particularly great - heartily recommend!

Good array of shops and a chance to have a quick view around the shops

Nice shops and restaurants great on a sunny day

Such a special place, very good Thursday night outdoor Jazz, May to October, great markets. Beautiful hotel and delicious cafes and restaurants. The best camera shop, dog accessories and not to forget Trevor Mottrams!

Very picturesque old shopping street with lots of places to eat and drink. Plenty of people around giving the place a pleasant buzz. Very enjoyable lunch in Eggs Eleven.

Nice town to visit. Plenty of places to eat and drink plus a few interesting shops.

Wonderful atmosphere on a sunny Easter Saturday

Had a great time at a fantastic cafe. The staff were lovely and the breakfast was absolutely delicious!! I would recommend the avocado brunch to anyone that hasn’t tried it. The waitress with the stripey jumper was incredibly friendly and helpful.

Great coffee, magnificent lemon drizzle cafe and fantastic friendly service! Very enjoyable ambiance. Highly recommend this cafe.

Lovely street full of shops and bars and food places

In the sunshine - feels like a holiday! Superb cafes bars and shops ice cream and spots to sit

Guy who runs the shop was nice, answered all my questions, very helpful

Has a nice vibe, great place to grab a coffee or bite

Wonderful place to walk around and enjoy a drink / food. Visitors should try purchasing a bottle of the Chalybeate Spring rejuvenating waters from the vending machine. If you're not a fan of metallic tasting water there are flavoured bottles available too!

Wow, what a little gem in the town. Lots of cafes and local stores. You can easily spend 2-3 hours over here. We went over easter weekend and there was a story telling session in progress. Overall good place to have your fill of fun, food and shopping

Just such a lovely atmosphere and stalls are interesting.

Historic and very popular street of cafes and restaurants with lots of outside seating in the very smart town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Definitely worth a visit.

If you are in TW no doubt you'll visit the Pantiles

Looking very smart, a big plus for the area.

Very atmospheric, great setting with really good restaurants and cafes. An amazing old school cookshop/hardware store is a highlight too

Historic centre of Tunbridge Wells. With the famous waters in the corner, a bandstand and several decent pubs and hotels.

All good. going back when in Tunbridge wells.

My favourite place for over 70 years. It has many atmospheres with a variety of places to eat ,drink and relax or special events for people to gather and meet friends. I love it.x

Lovely place to spend a few hours at the weekend

Beautiful part of the thriving Tunbridge Wells town. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or even just a coffee and cake!

Unfortunately I was there in the evening after dinner but the weather was "ferocious" with a blizzard that even swept away the bins...so I was just in a hurry to get back to the car...Anyway, the area is nice and suggestive.

I'm born and bred in TW and I have watched the Pantiles slip down and down over the years. The Chalybeate springs have now been paved over and some cheap fountain system has been installed to give a false water fall effect of the springs. Awful tacky vending machines have been installed to sell "authentic" Tunbridge Wells spring water and the original railings have been cut away and discarded. Even the lovely original signs and information about Dudley Lord North have been covered over by cheap plastic replicas. Such a shame this was allowed to happen. No longer are there the bands that played every Sunday afternoon on the bandstand. There are some lovely aspects to The Pantiles. Look out for the oldest post box in Tunbridge Wells. Also, can you find the oldest building first built there? Another huge plus is The Ragged Trousers bar and bistro. EXCELLENT food and drink and always a friendly welcome. If you are a visitor to Tunbridge Wells, you will probably love it. If you are born and bred, you will remember it in its hey day.

Beautiful shopping centre with easy parking

Lovely shops. Not as old as I thought it might be. Dead of winter. Probably more exciting in the other seasons.

We love this area of ​​tunbridge wells

We were informed that our order could not be taken as a table of 4 May have ordered everything they had. Not even a coffee order, not one pastry or slice of cake. Just not taking our order at all. I imagine this table of four ordered your entire cake and entire sandwiches and hot drinks and pastries. Unbelievable that they couldn’t tell us what they had left. I feel like they just did not want to serve us no clue why but my ethnicity may have something to do with it. We waited half hour and still nothing so we left.

It's OK but the food was a bit bland. Nice staff & a lovely atmosphere though

Great place for a stroll. Good selection of independent shops and cafes/ pubs.

Love walking through the Pantiles. Lovely bars and coffee shops.

Lively historic street with bars, cafes and a few specialist shops. It often has a weekend market selling crafts, clothing and food. The Pantiles has plenty of shaded outdoor seating in bars and cafes. There are a few benches where you can sit for free. Dogs are a common sight. Water from the well is available in bottles from a vending machine, rather than dipped from the well, which seems a bit strange. But the water needs treating to make it safe and palatable owing to the high mineral content.

Lovely lovely fancy fancy pantiles. Buy some very expensive kitchenware, then have a glass of prosecco. Great stuff

Cosy market street with nice restaurants inside and outside in the sun.

Not much more than cafes now. But still with a certain style

Beautiful outdoors space for eating and drinking. Visited while there was an event, very lively. Parking not ao easy nearby.

One of the best breakfasts I have had and served all day. The tapas options are pretty stunning too! I’ve tried most of the menu but the eggs royale on a croissant is something quite special and I’m addicted. Only tiny criticism would be to offer other bread types as I personally don’t love soda bread - but that’s a personal preference

Mainly cafés and a few expensive shops.

A great area to shop, eat, meet friends, see the various markets. Enjoy Tunbridge Wells.

Absolutely love the Pantiles. Variety of pubs, excellent food on offer. Absolute shame about the Jazz nights which used to free and open to everyone now fenced off, charged to go in, so give that a miss as it really spoils things.

A great place for tourists to visit and locals alike! Lots to see and wonderful food and drink. Look out for the markets on the weekends thoughout summer and the christmas season.