The Wateringbury in Tonbridge and Malling

never again went in just before5pm restaurant empty ordered mixed grill and sea bass waited so long when food came steak on mixed grill was so tough could not cut with steak knife called waitres and she took meal back it was so long my wife had finnised her meal when it came back so much for meal together never had this beforewould not call mixed grill value for money at £24 if you want good mixed grill go to brewers oast first and last time here waste of£50

So another fantastic meal was had! The lovely Lyn made sure we were well looked after and nothing was too much trouble! Food quality was great and good portion sizes!

Lovely refurbishment and the menu is really lovely. Just one point please take into account dietary requirements. I asked for a small change to my menu choice due to a dietary need not a preference. It was accommodated with reluctance which was disappointing. Otherwise our meals were very nice and the staff very friendly. Happy to recommend.

Here’ This was my first visit to The Wateringbury since its recent refurbishment, and I must say, it has been wonderfully transformed. The new seating area feels warm and cosy, creating a perfect atmosphere for a relaxed meal. The updated menu offers some great options, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Camembert cheese and chutney sandwich – it was absolutely delicious and very generous in portion. Overall, the refreshed look and new menu make The Wateringbury a fantastic spot for a meal. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Stayed in the premier inn next door and came and had breakfast on the Monday morning. I can’t rember the 2 lovely ladies names who served us but they went above and beyond for us, they managed to get our large booking all sat together, they didn’t mind us sitting there chatting for a hour after breakfast had finished. Even with my little girl being a bit loud and wanting to run round you were chatty with her and friendly. A real credit to Greene king. The only slight mumble was that the coffee was only luke warm. But everything else was perfect and you ladies were amazing thank you.

Thank you Carrie for inviting us to your “soft opening” last Saturday. What a transformation! The restaurant looks incredible. Food was just brilliant and, as always, the staff were welcoming and friendly. We will see you really soon. Very much recommended. Liz & Mike (Santa 😉) x

A great place for a spot of brunch, It has just been refurbished and looks fab, new decor, lovely garden and great food. The staff are amazing , very helpful, polite and efficient. Would definitely recommend a visit.!

We went yesterday 11.08.24 and had the roast .... it was so delicious, we all piled in and forgot to take pictures .... and trust me we always take pictures. The new refurb is worth the trip alone ... Also the garden is perfect for this hot weather ... lovely tables and huge parasols and piped music .... give it a try ... you wont be dissapointed :) Big shout out to Steph and Hayley ... what amazing hosts you are but to be fair everyone was so welcoming and friendly .... we will without a doubt be back soon

We arrived for lunch, to the fresh new looking restaurant and was pleasantly surprised The place looks lovely and the food amazing Roast beef in particular was stunning Thanku carrie,Steph & team

I enjoyed a fun filled evening with friends at The Wateringbury last night, which has just had a complete revamp. The place looks amazing and the new menu has plenty of choices. My meal was absolutely delicious. What I love about this place is that they make everyone feel so welcome, even our dogs. Thank you Carrie and the team for a great night.

Came to The Wateringbury today for their new menu launch. Had excellent 10/10 service by Sam and Steph. Food was exceptional, lots of varieties to choose from.

Lovely evening at the Wateringbury for Mother’s Day! The pork belly was lovely as was the wine selection! Will definitely be back! Thank you to Carrie and the team

Visited for the first time today with two friends. We were very pleased with the food and the friendly efficient service. Definitely the best gammon steak I’ve ever ordered.

visited here for lunch with my mother greeted warmly and sat by a open log fire which was nice as it was cold outside food good service good.As others have noted parking was a bit tricky as they have works going on and the front of the pub is fenced off with metal barriers will visit again

We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed another good visit here. Parking trickier today due to ‘works’ but all ok. The fill English was tasty but not huge. That said, it was only £9.99. The service was efficient and friendly.

A lovely meal serviced by great staff the atmosphere was nice with the tables not to close together like too many restaurants.

Went to celebrate my husband’s birthday because we knew from experience that the food was good. We had a great welcome from the staff when we arrived and there was plenty of space for 9people for pre dinner drinks. The food was beautiful also the drinks were reasonably priced. Carrie made sure that everything went perfectly and finally when his desert arrived it had a lighted candle which brought an encore of happy birthday.

Stayed in the adjoining hotel for 2 nights, all of the staff in the Westingbury were very friendly and helpful, with a special mention for Carrie who always had a smile and a cheerful manner

Kids had a spoon full of Mac to eat - even a toddler asked for more bearing in mind it's a kids meal, WORST ROAST EVER, 100% all pre cooked and warmed up and the potato's were frozen and the size of a 2p ! Wouldn't recommend.

Great fun. Perfect service. Clean and tidy rooms. Professional staff. Great view. Well equipped reception, room, bathroom

This was our first visit, which we enjoyed very much. The menu is varied and interesting, food was well cooked and presented. Service was good. All in all a lovely family lunch.

Came for breakfast, excellent choice, excellent value, all freshly cooked. The manager, Carrie, was rushed off her feet and still delivered brilliant service with a smile

Very helpful & friendly staff. The food was good, with a reasonable choice, but the carpet throughout was threadbear & covered in patches of sticky tape.

First time of visiting and we think it will not be the last. The staff were very attentive, checking up to see if everything was OK, did we need anything else. The steak in the mixed grill was very tender and for a chain of pubs surpasses those of the Whitbread franchise who serve tough steak. The manageress was hands on and polite, with a great sense of humour. Thank you all

Myself & my party of friends had the most absolutely amazing experience of hospitality. The staff were very accommodating/friendly & humorous. The food was delicious and felt like it was cooked @ home. Overall the atmosphere was fantastic, went home feeling with a warm glow. I would highly recommend the Wateringbury for a stop off , even if you just want a quick drink or a bite to eat if your out and about in the area. All round great pub.

I know The Wateringbury well. I’m no local but as a family, we do visit regularly for drinks, lunch and or dinner. Without fail, you can see they try hard. We’ve had some great food. And on occasions when it’s been busy, we have had the odd dish not quite right. Always, when raised politely with the staff, they have resolved with good grace. Pubs are under pressure and in decline and closing everyday. I do wish some people would appreciate what they have before writing petit, small minded negative reviews and treat hospitality workers with respect rather than treating them as servants and barking requests in a rude manner which we have witnessed all too often.

8 of us visited for my husbands birthday, have been to you many times before and enjoyed our food but very disappointed this time, the bread with the sharing starters was very dry, main courses were over cooked, seafood platter was very dry, smothered chicken was over cooked but we ate it, my grandson and partner had to leave their meals, overall a disappointing evening.

We were disappointed with our visit to the restaurant for my Fathers Birthday. The staff were very stressed, even snapping when we asked for something saying they were doing something else. The starters came out and on both the sharing platters the bread was stale and rubbery which was replaced . The main meals came out with one being pie and mash but it was sent with chips so that was sent back. The pies were awful, the pastry just wasn’t right and it was dry and the seafood platter was inedible as it was cooked so much it was dry. Two of the meals weren’t touched which the manager did deal with. The cookie with the desert wasn’t cooked either. I have eaten at the watering bury many times before and have not experienced anything like this before.

The food was delicious staff were amazing would definitely go back amazing birthday and anniversary dinner

Arrived for an early evening meal with family plenty of parking in site. Greeted at the door by friendly staff. We have been for lunch and evening meal before and came back with family and enjoyed another great meal. The staff here are very friendly which you dont find everywhere! Look forward to returning again!

Amazing food and excellent staff. I would definitely go here again. Highly recommended. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

Great food and even better service. Lindsey looked after me perfectly (as always) which I find especially important when away on business.

We have visited before and it never fails to impress me. Being a diabetic I asked the waitress if the chef would weigh my food before cooking so that I could calculate my insulin. This they did straight away, she even returned and gave me the weight of my food cooked. Even the manageress came over to check on us. They could do no more for us than what they did. And the food was also top notch, as always. Well played to ALL the staff at this restaurant.

First time I've been there in a long while . The food was good and very friendly service. The restaurant is in need of some TLC and an update that would make it more inviting. We had great service from Lyn all evening, thank you

As usual a very warm welcome. We had to wait for one of our group, we were not rushed to order our food. When we order the food came quite quickly and was of a high standard. We were offered to get the pudding menu however it never arrived, no problem though we dont usually have puddings.

We visited on our way to our holiday destination, the staff were so friendly, directed us to the dog friendly area inside and outside. They had dog treats, bowls and blankets. The food was faultless. Such a shame it is far from our house otherwise we would be regular visitors.

I stayed in the Premier Inn next door, which incidentally was very comfortable with nice helpful staff. Breakfast was always very well cooked and fresh with good quality ingredients. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and is spotlessly clean. The service is excellent, especially from...

Lovely pub with very friendly staff, food was delicious (a party of 5 we had the Cajun chicken burger, cod and chips and a chicken and ham pie, very generous portions!). Comfortable seating and clean. Plenty of parking and easy for my Dad to get...

Our second stay in a month in the adjoining Premier Inn and all 3 Nights in a row, would not even try another restaurant in the vicinity, although a Chinese down the road comes well recommended. Service is always excellent and food good value with...

Warmly greeted by the Manager, Carrie, and Sam. Once seated drinks came quickly and we browsed the menus. Ordered our meals which came promptly and were delicious. Very friendly and attentive staff throughout ensuring our complete satisfaction. And on the way home we found that...

Carrie & her team are always so welcoming, we come here every 2 weeks. Amazing food & customer service is excellent.

I'd been to the Tigers Head in Chislehurst, so I knew the food would be good. However, what made the night was the exceptional service. Everyone that worked here really seemed to enjoy being there and were all so helpful and good-natured. Our server was...

Popped in at 10am today (Sunday) as the website advertises brunch from 9.30am to 11.15am. Asked if we could have something to eat in the garden and were told they don't serve food in the garden and anyway the kitchen is now closed.

Amazing food and amazing staff! It is good to find a pub that serves really good dishes. We came twice in the same week as the food was really good. Service was rather quick abd the staff available when we needed some help. I especially...

Always greeted well. With a smile an chat, seated quickly and food always good when we have been. Tables cleaned well also has nice garden area. Nothing is too much trouble for staff. Would recommend a visit there if in area.

Had dinner here as staying at Premier Inn next door. Very impressed with the staff. Seated straightaway, and drinks served quickly. Massive choice on menu. We were both impressed with the standard and quantity of the food and will definitely come back when in the...

Korean pork belly bites and the tomato aranncici were delicious. The plating of both dishes was so pretty. The pub is very big with lots of seating areas. Although the pub was 100% empty when we arrived, the lady said she will check first if...

We love it here, food is always of a high standard and the staff amazing. The young lady who we feel is likely the manager is phenomenal, so friendly and approachable. Wish all pubs had the same approach to customer satisfaction

Great service from the barmaid Amy, really knows her drink. Couldn’t decide which lager to go for but she went through their differences, turns out I like Madri. Will be back

They sat me last minute and were very accommodating. My waitress, jasmine, was very kind and polite. Very good at her job. I had a lovely meal, complimented by the service. The food was delicious. The Korean pork belly was so soft and tasty. I...

We were celebrating a special birthday. The staff were excellent. Very helpful friendly and efficient. The food was lovely too and we all had a great time. We use this restaurant regularly and will continue to do so!! Huge thanks to the staff for making...

Another lovely lunch here today. Excellent welcome by Darren. We chose the Whitby Scampi this time, delicious the chips are so tasty and crunchy. Highly recommend

Went for lunch for a wonderful meal, lovely lunch and reasonably priced. Good service, lovely waitresses and everyone else was very friendly! highly recommended, just wished we lived closer as it would definitely be our regular place to visit for lunch! Also, the cookies were...

We are regular visitors for drinks and occasional food. The team work so hard, you can see they care about their guests and that’s how they make you feel; a guest. Keep up the good work Wateringbury team.

There was a surprisingly long wait for an underwhelming lunch. Food was bland & the waiter seemed robotic and unenthusiastic. Much preferred The Moody Mare.

Upon arrival I was greeted with a smile by a lovely member of staff, once seated she asked me if I would like a drink which promptly arrived. After a recommendation from the waitress I chose the smothered chicken and it did not disappoint, I...

My partner and I visited The Wateringbury over the weekend and had a fantastic time! The staff were lovely and accommodating and the food was fantastic, I had the Korean Pork Belly which was delicious. They had a really good drinks selection and the pub...

Service was spot on. Food perfect. Lovely location. Had a fantastic time with friends. All the team were attentive. Great value for money. Would highly recommend. Well done Carrie & her team

Love the atmosphere/decor, such a modern yet rustic setting. The staff seemed quite short today , usually they are more patient. The breakfasts could have been hotter but, in relation to other local brunch establishments, the prices are certainly competitive. The cappuccino was tasty. Parking...

After reading the reviews we decided to have my Birthday meal at this restaurant. We were both very pleased with the food and service. The seafood/fish platter was excellent and so was the pie. Together with great service it made for a very enjoyable Birthday...

Consistently good, never spectacularly so but staff are lovely and food is decent. The place just needs a tweak and a bit of maintenance.

We really enjoy our visits here. Ideal meeting place. Lovely food. Exceptional service. Good lunchtime menu

Came here for lunch today with my family and my dog, who is quite a nervous/anxious boy. We were given a lovely table in a quiet area where my dog would be left alone and we could enjoy our family lunch. Senna & Carrie looked...

I visited the Wateringbury with my sister for her Birthday lunch and we had a lovely meal. We were greeted at the door and shown to a table even though we hadn’t booked which was nice. Given menus and asked by our waitress for any...

Food choices unavailable, then we ended up with very small half portions, not made aware of ingredient substitutes which change a dish making it not what I would have chosen. Didn’t want to risk a dessert. Not waiting staffs fault but the kitchen need to...

Dined here last night and was looked after by Lindsey who did a sterling job. Quite busy whilst I was there but she was very attentive and friendly. Food was good quality and decently priced.

Really good meals at low prices. You should definitely visit here. There was a rump steak on the kids

Attended the Wateringbury for a wake for our late Father, having spoken to Stephanie on numerous occasion ,she surpassed our expectations from the start, everything we required was taken care of , we had a lovely stay and dined in the Restaurant on two evenings....

I took my grandchildren for lunch on Sunday. I had a roast and the children had the kids meals, The order came out wrong, barely any vegetables - and those that were there were so parched and dry that they were inedible anyway. A disappointment...

Just returned from an excellent Christmas Day experience at the WA's. The service was brilliant, lovely waitress (in the spotty green dress) but all the staff were very welcoming. The food was very flavoursome and plenty of it. Highly recommend. They even changed our starter...

We had an excellent family Christmas dinner last night, 23rd December, at The Wateringbury. We were made welcome from the start and sat down at the table already prepared in the festive mood. The crackers were pulled and the drinks started flowing. The food pre-booked...

We booked in for Sunday Lunch, we received a warm welcome from Cary’s who showed us to our table, near to the open fire, once again excellent service, excellent Sunday lunch, everyone so friendly just added to the experience, thank you to all at the...

Iv been travelling the length and breadth of the country for over 30 years with work. Tonight I have stayed at a premier inn adjacent to The Wateringbury. I had a meal allowance of £30 which I used in the restaurant. For £28.99 I had...

I stopped for the night here before I driving experience the following morning. I was well looked after by the staff and I had a delicious meal. One of the staff Carrie remembered me from the following and was very helpful and provided a very...

My husband and I recently had a pre-Christmas lunch here from the Festive menu deal, 2 courses from a set menu for £26.99 or 3 courses for £28.99. We just had 2 courses as we didn't want a starter.. We both had the hand carved...

Meeting up with friends as in the area and our friends booked this place as a mid location for us. Parking was fine and we were greeted well and shown to our table. Drink orders taken and menus presented. The GK IPA Cask that I...

Really lovely decor here. Modern & rustic. Staff are extremely friendly & efficient. Great coffee fresh brunch and clean venue. Easy parking . Definitely worth visiting.

The service, the atmosphere and the quality of food were second to none. Our roast dinners were tasty, hot and prepared with quality produce. I cannot recommend The Wateringbury more highly.

Food tasty and hot, nice service. Would recommend the pie and mash or chips .or the hunters chicken. Plus pub was nice and warm…. Bonus

Great staff best restaurant and service provided from any chef and brewer staff are brilliant and manager runs the business brilliantly

Fantastic setting surrounded by nature with even better food! Well run establishment and the staff are always ready with a friendly smile and cannot do enough for you. Highly recommend!

We visit this restaurant quite regularly We ALWAYS receive a warm welcome The service is always good and nothing is too much trouble The food is always well presented, well cooked and piping hot Portions are good Pricing is reasonable and overall excellent value for...

I visited The Wateringbury several times over the summer months. The staff were always friendly and attentive and the food was great and good value. Well done all *****

I was very impressed with the Premier Inn breakfast provided at The Wateringbury. It was somewhat different and better compared to what I have experienced in Whitbread establishments. I understand this is a Greene King Chef & Brewer restaurant. The croissants were lovely and warm...

I visited with my 2 young daughters and the staff were extremely pleasant. We all had roasts and the overall quality was good.

Nice pub with lovely staff and very nice food. Coffee is really good which makes a change for most pubs.

Staff were so polite and very welcoming. Restaurant is so clean, excellent food. We all had roasts. This is going to sound strange but in all honesty there was too much food on the plate. I think it would be better to serve it in...

Came here as was staying at the Premier Inn attached and had a voucher for a "preauthorised" amount as part of the reservation made for me by my employer. Initial impression wasn't great - was met by a waitress who told me they were full....

Enjoyed a weekday lunch here and was impressed. Good varied menu, friendly service, well cooked and presented food, and all at very fair prices. Overall would certainly recommend.

My wife won a fantastic prize of a brunch for 2 people so she took her husband it was lovely and cooked fantastic and came out to us very hot we were treated like king and queen all the time we were there and ask...

I visited the wateringbury with friends recently and had a really enjoyable evening. The staff were friendly and attentive, even remembering who had what to drink on the second round (the attention to detail is what really makes it count for me!) We had a...

So some of our experience was quite good but some was bad I nearly put a 3 star but I went for 2 as u won’t be back! I picked a Sauvignon wine and didn’t realise there was two they gave me the most expensive...

Came down with some friends for a meal, the overall service from the staff was excellent, the food was great would 100% recommend to anyone who’s looking for somewhere new to eat.

Three of us visited at lunchtime.Very good experience. Friendly staff. Quick service. Good food. Clean toilets. Competitive prices.

I arranged a buffet lunch for 24 people at The Wateringbury today and it was excellent. The food was really good and plentiful with lots of choice. The staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. We had it in their garden room which has...

Just had a fabulous Fathers Day Lunch at The Wateringbury. I cannot fault anything the food and the service were all superb. The food was really delicious and great value. We had the Fathers Day set lunch. We will definitely be back. Best meal we...

Had a really lovely meal. Staff Stef & Sam very attentive. We will be back. Great selection on the menu. Thank you very much

We booked the Garden Lounge with a Bronze Buffet for a wake. General Manager Carrie could not have been more helpful during the planning, nor more attentive during the event itself. The food was superb (though a little limited on the gluten-free options), venue more...

The Wateringbury is our new local and we’ve been so impressed with the staff - they’re friendly, professional, and make a good g&t!

Stayed next door with work so popped in for 2 separate evening meals. Really tasty both nights. Night 1 - cheese and bacon burger Night 2 - steak pie with mash Both arrived well cooked, and hot. (The pie arrived suspiciously quickly but I can't...