The best restaurants in Downs Tonbridge and Malling South East

Lunch today at Hilltop was an outstanding experience - made even more pleasurable by the irrepressible manager Daren. A traditional English Sunday lunch served in comfortable, spacious - in places quirky - interconnecting dining rooms with attentive and personable staff keeping the buzzing guests fed and watered (or wined). Well worth the trip from Sydney, Australia, Thanks again, Daren - Greg F.

Bowley's is truly an outstanding restaurant situated in a lovely country pub, run by a team who clearly love what they do. Locally sourced, fresh ingredients turned into mouth watering dishes which we thoroughly enjoyed. The staff's attention to detail is second to none and they catered for our Dietary requirements with ease and professionalism at short notice. My husband really enjoyed his Birthday here. I can't recommend Bowley's enough and we'll be back sooner than later.

Fabulous Sunday roast in lovely pub with tasteful Christmas decorations and friendly ambience and service. So important to have free range meat - the turkey was of great quality beautifully succulent. The gravy (for which the extra is a real treat) is to die for. The veg was also very tasty and cooked just right.

Good food and good beer and friendly staff. Also very dog friendly. Visited again, usually go once a week whilst dog walking. Today went for dinner and had by request roasted tomato and red pepper soup which was fantastic, followed by pie of the day, beef and mushroom today and it was brilliant. Wholeheartedly recommend this pub.

We love visiting the Kings Arms they are always so welcoming. Our last few visits we have been with babies and toddlers and dogs - they were so accommodating and thoughtful. Food is tasty and good variety and the atmosphere is perfectly village pub!

Good golf courses, restaurant great with good priced food. Staff nice and helpful, cant fault the place. Well worth a visit.

Had coffe with friends, best cheese scones ever and excellent value. Breakfasts looked good too and such a worthwhile xharity.

A group of 15 of us booked in for 8:30pm on a Thursday evening, which is after the kitchen normally shuts. However, Jade, the manageress, was very agreeable to cater for us at that time, and the staff looked after us very well. Jade’s tasty food was scoffed by the hungry diners, and all seemed pleased with their evening. The Vegetable Curry was a great hit.

nice place. Loved the Sunday lunch, picturesque location.

Such a great time here the other day. Food fabulous and atmosphere so great. Lovely decor too and staff great. Definitely recommend.

We walked down from Birling as the Nevill Bull wasn't serving food, the was a large wedding reception on there but they were really friendly and still happy to serve us food. The menu was good and the food itself was similarly tasty. There was local ale available which we enjoyed, the staff were great with our kids and it was a really nice atmosphere in the pub.

This pub dates back to 1378. It’s a low beamed building so watch your head. Menu was good and food delicious. Staff helpful and friendly. There was a real fireplace burning. It’s a very kids friendly and dog friendly place. Customer car park round the back and beer garden for warmer months.

Absolutely shocking. Desserts look like they are from Brake Bros. My children can present food better.

The food is delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are attentive and friendly. Will definitely be returning

Tooooo crowded! They need far away more and more qualified staff. They have grown to much !