The Smallholding in Tunbridge Wells

WOW! Just, WOW! What an amazing restaurant. The food is just incredible. All the staff have a real passion for what they are doing and provide great service.

The Small Holding is an unforgetable experience. We opted for the 8 course "Full Acre" tasting menu & were well & truly satisfied. Every dish was delicious & tasted so fresh. James & his staff explained every dish in detail. Vegetarians are well catered for. The atmosphere is warm & cosy. A truly fabulous evening.

There are restaurants and then there are little gems hidden in the countryside that make your experience one you will never forget! Thank you The Small Holding for the wonderful lunch! Suzi, Max and Sophie were attentive, informative, friendly and professional but with a warm and caring touch. The food was superb and with such high standards! I love their ethical values and you can feel it from the moment you walk through their door. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Since reading about this Michelin Green Star more than a year ago, it has been on the wish list. Much to my surprise and delight, my husband advised me, on the eve of my 40th Birthday, we would be going for a special meal there. We went for the full acre- and we attended with my step son, who was delighted with his meal. Husband was designated driver, so just I enjoyed the delights of the wine pairing- which was exceptional. Amazing snacks and bread to start- I wish I had my camera out to capture my step sons delighted face with the chalk stream trout tartlet! Moving on, I particularly enjoyed the simple but delightful potato, mushroom and wild garlic. Fish courses were tasty, and we laughed when my step son said 'KFC' looking at the menu, and then an actual chicken fillet (like KFC but so much better!) came out. The venison could have done with being a little bigger, and the squash was a little salty, but these are small areas of feedback. The desserts were a real star, and I am not usually too bothered with desserts- so incredibly tasty! The yoghurt whey caramel was divine. Service was so lovely and friendly. It is disappointing I couldn't bring my dog, as having my boy with me is always the cherry on top, but it was worth arranging a baby sitter for. We will definitely return to experience different seasonal menus!

A trip to The Small Holding is an adventure, an exciting experience and a huge treat! The food is always completely delicious, beautiful to look at and almost everything comes either directly from the farm there or from as close as possible. Sustainability and zero waste is really important to them. Even the ‘no-dig’ way they farm helps reduce greenhouse gas release. The best part of the experience is the staff - both front of house and the chefs who come to the table to explain all the details of the food and wines. They are so welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate. You can taste the love and hard work that goes into every dish!

We had a wonderful meal at The Smallholding to celebrate my birthday. We were made to feel very welcome and the birthday card signed by the staff was a lovely touch. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, and very well-informed about the menu. The food was sensational and each course presented new delights. I had the vegetarian menu, which was thoughtfully prepared with tasty vegetable alternatives to meat, although not much protein. The only course where I really felt short-changed was when my husband had a succulent scallop but the veggie replacement was a solid chunk of vegetable (kohlrabi, I think). The desserts were out of this world and the accompanying wines were delicious. An excellent experience overall.

It is rare in this world to find a true gem in the midst of all the mundane - but if you chose to go to Cranbrook you will have found one. From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is inviting. The front of house are friendly, efficient, and demonstrate a genuine desire to engage and please their customers (isn't that a novel idea in 2024!). Every dish served is explained in detail, how & where the ingredients are sourced, and questions answered about where the notion for the dish came from. Its even possible to engage and have some friendly banter with both the Chef's & the waiters/waitresses (another novel and increasingly unique idea in 2024!). Each course can come with a wine specifically chosen to match the dish by in-house sommelier's. Without doubt I would wholeheartedly recommend The Small Holding.

Just go here, you will not be disappointed. 7 of us dined here. The staff were welcoming and very good, explaining the sources of food and the ethos of the restaurant. While there were things on the menu I would not normally eat, I intended to try it anyway. And the food was excellent, as good as any Michelin starred restaurant I have eaten in. The chocolate ice cream with mushroom was unbelievable. The sommelier particularly was excellent. She was funny, engaging and did the perfect job of picking the wines and explaining them. Every pairing was interesting and matched well. Just get a booking and go!

Our first visit to this small rural restaurant. We had the smaller 5 course tasting menu and we were hugely impressed by both the food and the service by the young staff, who were very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. They had adapted all the individual courses to meet my gluten free allergy. The food was all beautifully presented and described by the staff as it arrived at our table. The combination of textures and flavours was lovely and we enjoyed every course without exception. We shall be recommending the venue to friends and family and we will certainly be visiting again early in the New Year.

This place just gets better! Took some friends for their first visit and they loved the food and wine. Every course was excellent with the halibut a beautiful piece of cooking. Lovely Viognier from Clenenden.

Would give this 6 stars if I could. The most recent reviews here echo my thoughts. Wonderful, inventive tasting menu, locally sourced ingredients, beautifully presented ….delicious, delicate and well combined flavours. Helpful, knowledgeable and attentive staff. Those serving explained the dishes as they presented them. Dietary requirements were accommodated. The home baked bread and hand made butter was divine too. We had a pre booked tour of the kitchen garden before hand. Can’t wait to return to discover what a different season will bring to the table.

Our second visit to The Small Holding. As good if not better than our first visit in June 2022. Service excellent from start to finish. Both Will and Matt took time to speak to both my partner and I which was a nice touch! The eight course menu which ended up being 10 courses with pre dinner snacks and petit fours was outstanding. In particular the halibut dish and the beetroot and chocolate dessert were 10/10! Cannot fault this restaurant in any way! Very impressive how they can adapt and change a menu every month in accordance with what they produce. Can’t wait to return for a third time.

Our third visit to the Small Holding and another delightful experience, with the fish dishes on the 'Full Acre' tasting menu particularly standing out this time: two for me, plus a third for my companion whose diet does not include the venison which came after. Terriffic wine pairings, with everything presented well and introduced by the team ranging from enthusiastic to passionate.

One of the best dining experiences we’ve had ever. Wonderful menu of local produce made with care and expertise. Staff were fantastic from the moment we arrived and made us feel so welcome. Highly recommended- a special place which made for a lovely evening.

Wir waren das erste Mal hier. Morgens erhielten wir eine ausgesprochen sachkundige und inspirierende Führung durch die ausgedienten Gärten, in denen eine enorme Vielfalt an Gemüse, Kräutern etc. angebaut wird. Das alles konnten wir dann abends im Restaurant wieder finden: eine raffiniert, hochgradig kreative Küche, deren Ausgangspunkt ein nachher bodenständiges Verständnis höchst diffizil Kochkunst ist. In jeder Hinsicht empfehlenswert, auch die klug gewählte Weinbegleitung betreffend. Unbedingt zu empfehlen, in Anbetracht des enormen Aufwandes und der großen Sorgfalt in diesem Betrieb preiswert. Sollten wir wieder einmal in diese Gegend kommen, werden wir einen erneuten Besuch hier auf gar keinen Fall versäumen!

We visited on a hot September night. The welcome was excellent, the staff very pleasant and knowledgeable. We enjoyed a cocktail outside, and chose the Half acre menu. Every course was delicious. Two of the courses were brought to the table and explained by the lovely chef/owner, who also stopped to chat. We loved all the little quirks, hand printed name label on the table. Wooden cutlery holder, special happy birthday hand written card. All very personal touches. All in all a lovely evening. We will visit again next time we travel South.

We indulged in the 6 course tasting menu, little plates of heaven were served to us, would thoroughly recommend for a special occasion

What a fantastic dining experience! Before I even mention the food, the team were absolutely brilliant! So passionate and knowledgable about their approach, their ingredients, their wine and making you feel so welcome and like the only guests in the restaurant. We had the ‘full acre’ an incredible tasting menu with the wine flight and every course was exquisite. As a coeliac I get very anxious eating out but eating gluten free here is not only no problem, but it’s easy because many of the courses are naturally gluten free anyway and when it isn’t the adjustments do not make you feel like an afterthought - cue stunning gf brioche bread with the most extraordinary butter - something us coeliacs hardly ever ever get to experience. As for the rest - well, the pics don’t do it justice, and I hate taking food photos in restaurants but I just had to for the coeliac community to see!!

A really lovely experience. The setting is beautiful and the food is excellent, but what really stands out is the quality of service, enthusiasm and knowledge of the waiters, chefs and sommelier. They genuinely seem to share the restaurant's passion for serving own-grown or locally sourced, seasonal food. We started with cocktails outside, overlooking the kitchen garden, and then both had the 'half-acre' 5 course tasting menu, finishing with a cheese course. The wine matches were thoughtful, complimentary and different enough to make them interesting. The food was beautifully presented, and, most importantly really tasty. Thank you for a perfect anniversary celebration. We will definitely return.

They say the best restaurant experience is a wonderful meal and finding that small flaw you can pick at. The first part is so true and the second. Have fun finding a flaw. Everything about our meal was perfect. From the greeting when we arrived to the end. The service is stupendous, the food is excellent, the wine complements beautifully. Thank you to the Staff at The Small Holdings for a wonderful afternoon.

We took EU friends for Lunch to show them how much English food has moved on in recent years. They were not disappointed. We went for the Full Monty , ie 8 dishes, all of which were most flavourful. Although each dish is relatively small at the end one is completely full. Staff most friendly and we all left feeling happy. Thank you.

This is an absolutely exceptional restaurant. It offers two tasting menus - we had the longer one. The food is seasonal, locally sourced and with very clever combinations of tastes and textures. Service is both professional and very friendly. This shows how far the food culture in England has evolved in my lifetime.

Wow. We were recommended this place as we are big fans of local, thoughtful food. We had the half acre lunch and it was wonderful. As soon as we stepped in the door and were warmly greeted I knew we were in safe hands. The service was laid-back and impeccable. Stand out dish was.... actually as it is a new menu for June I don't want to spoil it but you are for a treat. Some people have been critical of portion sizes but I found them ample. This food is to be appreciated and savoured. If you want to eat portions of a Big Mac meal, go and buy a Big Mac meal 🙄 Thank you, team. We will be back!

It has been a while since we’ve been and we opted for the half menu. Fantastic! Beautifully designed courses which were all delicious and portion size perfect. Helpful advice on the wines led to some interesting, tasty choices. Service was great. You do spend a bit, but that’s the price for Michelin quality. The blond and I will return soon.

I took my partner here for his birthday, I personally am unable to eat gluten or onion which is normally a huge issue, the team at The Small Holding couldn't of been less phased by this with every dish being adapted for me. The food and experience was exceptional, the chefs come out to explain each course and equally the sommelier does the same with the wine. An excellent evening, with excellent food and service

Loved everything about the Small Holding - first off, amazing food: delicious, tasty, local and flavoursome. Charming and friendly staff, who do everything to make your dining as enjoyable as possible - attentive without being intrusive. Lovely dining room - airy and comfortable, and also...

Wonderful evening here while on holiday in the area. As good a tasting menu as we’ve eaten anywhere, really exceptional cooking with great local ingredients. 10/10 would come again.

Daughters 21st here today. Faultless lunch tasting menu, 6 courses plus snacks and sweets, so 8 course really. All of the dishes were introduced explained and presented in a beautiful way. This really was a first class experience and a day my daughter will remember...

We’ve been visiting The Smallholding for a few years now and it’s always been brilliant but since the start of 2023, it feels like they’re really upping their game. The tasting menu we had on our last visit a few weeks ago was extraordinary. Perfectly...

10 course tasting menu out of this world atmosphere and service excellent Waited a longtime to get try a booking here and wasnot disappointed

I agree with the last two reviews.We were very much looking forward to going to the small holding but for what we paid we left feeling hungry. It seems if you have a michelin star the smaller the portions. Our bill equated to £200 each...

We tried the 5-course menu as we don't eat big meals, but I was almost tempted to stop for fish and chips on the way home. The portions were, as another reviewer noted, between hors d'oeuvre and amuse bouche size. Even the bread didn't help...

The food is tasty but not exceptional. It also looks pretty but the portions are ridiculously small - we are talking hors d'oeuvres size rather than fine dining. Two bites and they are gone. There was no menu and no option other than the 10...

An absolutely fantastic dinner, service was warm and unpretentious, the sommelier was great (knowledgeable but fun with it), food was excellent. By far one of the best experiences we've had in and around Kent.

We visited as a group of 6 for lunch and had the 10 course tasting menu. It was fantastic! Wonderful food, excellent staff who really knew what they were talking about and the chefs came out for a chat as well. Their understanding of local...

This restaurant is well worth a visit. The food is beautifully presented and full of flavour, the staff are welcoming, professional and great fun. The philosophy of growing what they can or sourcing local produce whenever possible is admirable. We visited as a group of...

Had a fantastic meal here for my birthday, absolutely loved every course. And so many courses,we felt it was great value for the quality and quantity of food. The chefs are very skilled. Have booked to visit again soon.

This was an exceptional experience, where the caliber of the food was matched by that of the service. We were celebrating a birthday and the restaurant were kind enough to have a card waiting for the birthday boy, signed by all the staff of the...

Tasting menu with wine flight for daughters birthday. Some lovely food and interesting wines. I loved the courgette dish plus the hake, hoggart and scallop/oyster. The wines were really interesting. A Portuguese Viognier and the Banished were my favourite. Super service and nice atmosphere. Had...

We were warned when we were seated that there would be a lot of interaction with the serving staff and this proved to be the case -largely because there is no menu and so every dish had to be described down to the last petal...

It’s always marvellous when everything on a menu is either home-produced and/or locally sourced and The Smallholding is undoubtedly a super place. All dishes are based upon seasonal ingredients, so the menu is ever-changing. One receives no menus to peruse and the ten course tasting...

What a find this restaurant is. You are made to feel very welcome as the team take you through the the tasting menu. The chefs come out to introduce each dish - all made from local produce and most from their own farm. Excellent dishes,...

Home grown, superb food. The Small Holding's ethos of growing and producing as much as possible on site, as well as supporting other local producers, leads to a daily changing menu of superior quality. Everything on the 10 course tasting menu is full of lovely...

As a serial visitor to all the venues Will’s group run, this is still the jewel in the crown, it’s slightly harsh to not give it 5*, but sadly minor glitches with new staff (not your fault) detracted from another almost perfect experience. I guess...

You just must try this restaurant. Their tasting menus are superb and really challenge the palate. The attention to detail is amazing. The staff are super friendly and the whole place has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. I can highly recommend it.

Great food, very tasty. Unusual and special. Just loved the strawberry mint desert. Service was superb and we loved the whole ambience. Loved chatting to the staff who were so passionate about what they are doing. Well worth visiting.

Visited with my husband to enjoy the taster menu. We only live minutes away, which made us wonder why we hadn’t been before. Had THE most amazing dining experience, every course was a pure delight. Beautiful ingredients a lot grown on site. Would highly recommend...

Having eaten in very nice resturants all over the world, I can easily place this in the top 3 of my favorite meals. The food is outstanding, the staff are amazing and friendly. Overall a good experience.

Wat was dit een ongelooflijke, geweldige ervaring!!! Toevallig hier beland. Gezellig restaurant, heel vriendelijk personeel en hemels eten!!! Wij hebben...

A culinary tour de force. All dishes were brilliantly prepared and presented. The staff were excellent, and the kitchen went out of their way to adapt several of the dishes to meet my wife's dietary requirements. We couldn't praise them more.

Having heard varying reviews from friends as we live nearby , we thought we’d experience for ourselves and that is what it is, an experience. Absolutely wonderful food from start to finish , best oysters I have ever had , marvellous , friendly and knowledgeable...

A beautiful venue with a friendly environment. Amazing attention to detail in every aspect of my experience . The food was to die for. 10 courses taste sensation

Went there for lunch we were not disappointed, food was delicious, staff attentive and helpful. Price was good. Shame we could not have the wines but driving stops that. Great to know it’s all locally sourced. To be able to sit in the sun with...

We rarely write unfavourable reviews, and we have eaten at this restaurant previously and had great experiences so perhaps we were just unlucky on this occasion or may be the seasonal availability was limited, but given the price, we were disappointed. We agree with the...

We had such a fantastic dinner here. The food was superb and the service was at the highest standard. I’m pregnant and they were so helpful with food and drinks it was so reassuring. This is an absolute gem and we will be visiting its...

When spending over £250 for two I would hope to be asked how it was. I also wouldn’t expect to leave hungry. No one seemed to care so I dutifully paid and will voice my opinion here instead. We’ve been to the small holding a...

We went for Sunday lunch and had the seven course tasting menus. The food is locally sourced, seasonal and seriously good. Each course was cleverly constructed, well presented and tasted well. There is a wine list that includes English wines that I hadn't come across...

The restaurant itself feels warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was friendly and calm; not frantic or loud. The tables are well spaced so you don’t feel like you’re sitting on top of each other. Staff were friendly and helpful. The service was quick. There is...

We celebrated Callum's 30th birthday at the Smallholding. The food was exceptional and the service was outstanding! The chefs were evidently proud and happy to work there, they also brought the dishes out occasionally and ran you through exactly what was on your plate. The...

Visited for the third time with friends. We were once again wowed by the originality and favour of the food, but the outstanding memory of the night was the wine pairing - particularly the artichoke dish with the Babylonstoren chardonnay. Thank you.

We visited on a whim. We have not long lived in the area and know there are some restaurant that people have told us to try. The people that own this place also own The Curlew and Birchwood too. Having been to the curlew too...

Our ten course tasting at the Small Holding was amazing! We had heard good things about the food and it definitely did not disappoint. The staff were also so kind and I loved how the chefs came out with each meal to explain where the...

This concept of 10 small courses originated in London, I believe . Well done for having the courage to bring this into a very rural location . If you love food and are willing to try most things this is the place for you. It...

We had been away for the night staying in a 'posh' hotel for my birthday. Underwhelmed with an average meal the night before, I was looking forward to a fabulous lunch. And I was not disappointed. A warm welcome, friendly waiting staff made us comfortable...

We recently had the pleasure of having lunch at this exquisite restaurant. We spent a week in the area celebrating my husbands birthday and booked lunch at The Smallholding on our way home. It ended up being the highlight of our week. I can honestly...

Sensitive seating for couples, excellent food and service. You cant fault it. A welcome restaurant. None of the arrogance of Tunbridge Wells that you get from an average eating place. The taster menu is amazing.

This is the 2nd time we have been here and it didn’t disappoint. Yes the tasting menu is different but that’s the point, last time was Summer and now we are entering Autumn. That means you get what is in season… as it should be!...

We enjoyed a wonderful experience this evening at The SmallHolding. The 11 course tasting menu removed the usual restaurant angst over what to order, and each dish was beautifully presented and explained by the very attentive and excellent team. A terrific combination of flavours and...

I'd been recommended this restaurant and had read some very good reviews. The Chef was a 'one to watch' and so myself and 5 friends had been looking forward to this for ages! Maybe it was just an off night? The tasting menu was just...

I’ve been lucky enough to eat in some stunning restaurants but this is by far the best I’ve ever been to incredible food and the level of service is second to none. Me Devlin thank you so much

Delicious food, very friendly staff and a beautiful setting - a real treat! The whole experience was very memorable and I would love to come again in the future. Everyone working at the Smallholding was warm and welcoming and the food was amazing. I was...

Very much enjoyed our dinner. We were served thirteen interesting dishes, some quite memorable, in a very honest, rustic and simple setting by a young dedicated staff. We appreciated the warm service and small decorative touches like the lovely rustic type-phase on the cardboard name...

Superlative lunch for one, en route to a concert on the south coast. Arrived 40 minutes early but they could fit me in straight away which gave me the chance to explore nearby Scotney Castle afterwards ! Good range of local beers in cans/bottles and...

What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Stunning food in a beautiful setting served by an attentive friendly and friendly team. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely inspired, fabulous food and brilliant service - we loved the taster menu. Cannot wait to go back, probably the best eating experience I’ve ever had! Cannot recommend enough Will and the team produced culinary delights and sourced locally Simply genius!!!

Ate here for lunch as a family of four, first weekend after lockdown. Third visit here and glad to report that it was as fantastic as ever: slightly enlarged dining room doesn't detract from the atmosphere . Staff incredibly informed and friendly. We went for...

We booked as a family to celebrate my daughter finishing university. The appeal was a local restaurant with a focus on their own produce, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. What we got in addition was friendly, excellent service. A marvelous experience.

Currently feel very replete after an outstanding experience at the Small Holding. We had the tasting menu with accompanying wines and we both thought the entire evening was an exceptional experience that we would thoroughly recommend to those prepared to trust their digestive tracts to...

This was an amazing meal enjoyed every dish , lovely atmosphere with attentive staff, Really enjoyed that fact this Resturant is not pretentious in any way just great food and service This was my first visit and will be returning again soon

Menu at home tonight was excellent. Orkney scallops was delicious with the cheese and caviar. The venison was perfect, clearly my ability to follow instructions was essential, and the smoked potatoes were a revelation! But to finish off the meal with a rich but perfect...

Never fails to deliver Happy To go for drinks or the full menu, welcome is as welcome whichever!!! So pleased to have this on our doorstep

Just popped into the small holding for a drink and the venue is lovely and clean. Very warm atmosphere and very impressed by the fact they grow there own produce and well local beers. Well worth a visit

The Smallholding manages to be exceptional on both the food and the service, which is impressive at the best of times, let alone in 2020! A warm welcome as soon as you come through the door, and I cannot fault the staff for their enthusiasm,...

This was a special occasion booked by my friend and we really wanted to love it. We received a very warm welcome, and it is entirely due to the enthusiasm, and niceness of the staff that I marked upwards of two stars. The table wasn’t...

We were looking for a very special meal to thank some friends for being a big help and the Smallholding delivered. Despite thorough covid precautions the dining room was beautifully decorated and our table had a lovely touch of a subtle little label with our...

Faultless. Super tasty, beautifully presented, very well informed staff who are very passionate about the food and fun! The whole experience of a tasting menu is great especially for me as being a chef I like to have surprises and not have to think about menus! Don't be put off by a previous review who ate with a ruler. It was worth every penny. We were able to take the last course home as we were too full to finish. We will be back. Love the fact you can see the small holding/allotment from the car park.

Treating ourselves to a lockdown weekend in nearby Sissinghurst we took up a local recommendation. Despite the 5.30 start occasioned by the new early closing orders, we skimped on lunch and felt ready for the feast. We started with a Japanese influenced kombucha tea to cleanse the palate, followed by a consommé of oriental influence. Then a delicious pepper tart encased in the finest, thinnest pastry, followed a celebration of potato - a simple boiled potato stuffed with smoky cods roe and garlic crisps on a bed of superb mash, then a few oysters - the only non-local ingredient, a lightly grilled fillet of halibut on pickled cucumber, a delicious scallop with Swede purée on the side, decorated with slivers of swede. Meat course was local pork five ways - loin, bon bon, belly, head with parsley, and small pice of liver (a bit strong for me). The pre-dessert was a jelly of local autumn fruits with a lovage (?) creme, followed by the most delicious pickled and stewed apples enveloped in an apple froth. If that wasn’t enough coffee and petits fours to follow. The staff was charming, with each course being presented by a different member, all knowledgable about the fair. It’s a family business with Chef and front of house being brothers, and partners and friends on the floor. I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough. A truly delicious British dining experience.

Hidden down a quiet country lane you find this very understated restaurant that produces the most amazing, tasty, beautifully presented and creative food. They focus on seasonal produce, some they grow or rear, the rest they source as locally as possible. The staff are friendly, knowledgable enthusiastic and welcoming. Book it for a special occasion you will not be disappointed.

First time out to restaurant in 6 months and felt very comfortable with socially distanced tables, no menus necessary as it is a tasting menu ingredients fresh local and what is available. Lovely meal served with passion around ten courses, not a dud dish amongst the different dishes' Beautifully presented and very efficiently served.

Visited here for the first time on Saturday and found it to be an amazing experience. Service is exceptional and food was superb. The taster menu is very filling with a choice of drink matching. I Definitely recommend this restaurant for a very different dining experience.

Fantastic food and service in a relaxed environment. The staff were all great at making it very special.

Return visit but this time being treated. Our friends had just got married.The welcome was very personal and gave a royal marriage welcome. A relaxing glass of champagne on the patio and then the 14 course tasting menu.Every course is just a few mouthfuls but just enough to capture an abundance of different flavours.From the home made dry meat with a pickled beetroot consommé to the final home made petite fours it was stunning Stand out dishes included a spaghetti squash spicy tart:halibut; potato with mouse and salmon roe mouse and a unique dish served in a real bowl made of ice. Pickled and baked radish.Enough said just book and go.

This restaurant was recommended to us by many. We decided to visit for our anniversary. It did not disappoint and was perfect for our celebration. All the food is thoughtfully sourced most locally. The staff are passionate and informed about the menu which adds to the buzz. Amazing experience which we will want to revisit

If this innovative and well executed food was served in Manhattan, people would be doing backflips up Madison Avenue. Ignore the tightwad reviews on TripAdvisor and settle in for a well paced 3-hour tour through exquisite seasonal British food. Excellent service too, from staff who care about produce. A Michelin star can’t be too far away.

We visited the small holding hoping for a memorable evening, we had been given this as a present, I can only say that for our total bill of £340 !!! Was not covered by our gift, very tiny portions as a previous review the portions were canapé sized, when this gift was purchased the prices were lower and as no menu is given and no prices shown we was unaware of price increase. £70 per person for the wine flight is an outrageous amount of money. Still you learn by your mistakes, we won’t be returning, if you do choose to go do yourselves a favour and ask for menu and prices first. I would like to add the waitress serving the wine has an amazing knowledge of wine.

An exceptional meal - from the crudités with chive mayonnaise, the perfect salami, the oyster/crab/lobster hat trick, the mutton to the glorious desserts. And interesting wines including the best Beaujolais I have had in years. Thank you.

I have visited this amazing restaurant a few times now and the standard is always fantastic.The menu is always changing using seasonal & locally produced ingredients.Every mouthful is a a little adventure, beautiful dishes freshly cooked and with a personal touch where chef comes out from his kitchen and gives a description of the food and it's origins.Will & Matt have put their hearts & souls into this wonderful restaurant and I really can't wait to visit again!

Though the two lunch menus are taster menus the food is recipes not easy to do at home and are excellent

Should be. Extraordinarily creative 10 course menu with minimal field to fork distance. Special mention for the kedgeree in an egg cup and the bone marrow mash.We also stayed overnight in the nearby May Farm and the breakfast brought round by the restaurant for self-catering in the morning was fabulous.We'll be back, and I don't often say that.

Decided to try this restaurant after hearing so much about it and booked for Valentine’s evening. We were delighted with what we found. Friendly efficient service, delicious food and great wine choices.The service was very good and each of the 10 courses were explained as they arrived. There was no menu so the surprise element worked really well. The wine choices were excellent and a massive choice by the glass. We started in the bar with sparkling local rosé as part of the menu and this was accompanied by Camembert profiterole, delicious Radishes and Duck hearts on a rosemary skewer. We then moved into the restaurant and continued with :Crab veloute with pork head Bon Bon with appleOyster fried with mayoRaw beef with egg and chivesCauliflower baji with pickled cauliflowerBread with beef dripping and olive oil and balsamicArtichoke Gurnard carpaccioLamb loin and kidney with carrot mint sauce and beef pieCheese with jelly and malt loafRubarb sorbet with brandy mouseMillefeuille with apple pear and ginger milk ice creamCoffee and madeleinesThe list above doesn’t do the menu justice as the flavours and presentation were superb. Faultless.Bravo chefs.We loved this restaurant and will be back.