The best restaurants serving British food in 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.

The pub has had a refurb during lockdown and Donna has worked hard on improving and expanding the menu. I've eaten here twice this week and it has been excellent both times. There are spacious eating areas both inside the pub and outside (and no smoking in the outside garden eating as that is reserved for another area). On Thursday evening I had prawns with garlic and my partner had prawns with lime and chilli - both fab. We went with my son for Sunday lunch today and there was chicken, gammon and beef on offer as a Sunday roast which you could mix if you wanted to. Between us we had the full range and it was superb with a great selection of vegetables including cauliflower cheese. We all cleared our plates. Absolutely delicious. Then a good selection of desserts. This is a great choice if you want a day by the river and great food with a nice atmosphere.

Vicky and her team prepared a wonderful afternoon tea for 13 of us for my wife's 60th birthday. The food was superb and atmosphere was simply fantastic. Would definitely recommend this lovely tea room.

Visited for brunch for a birthday celebration. Food was outstanding - chicken and waffles, pancakes and steak and eggs. Fabulous service from Abbie 👌

The food was amazing and the server called Alfie knew his stuff and was great to catch up with friends and old tutors, the restaurant hasn't lost its touch.

The top end of pub food, the chef really knows what he's doing. Friendly staff.

The Sunday roast has always been fabulous at the Nevill Bull and today was no exception. It’s as good as home cooked one and we are all very fussy about our roasts. Perfect potatoes, perfect veggies just the right texture and taste, brilliant yorkies, beautiful rare beef, their world famous gravy! What’s more to ask for! Wine was also delish and puddings really delightful. Such a soft and gooey brownie, husband had the most delicious waffle and friend had fresh and exquisite ice cream. Thank you for a fabulous afternoon!

Had our first of many evenings at the kings arms, food was lovely and staff were very attentive and polite, thought I wasn’t going to manage dessert but went for it anyways had the waffles with strawberry’s ice cream and sauces “thought id died and gone to heaven” it was scrummy…..

This is a superb local pub with good ale from Harvey’s plus a much-improved menu but above all other factors, the new Garden Room provides really comfortable and spacious seating with views across the countryside. I have been coming to the Kentish Rifleman for many years so it is wonderful to witness the renaissance in the capable hands of its young owners. I came here recently for lunch and ordered the battered fish with new potatoes (I find chips too much) and garden peas. The cod was moist and fresh, the batter was thin and crispy, the potatoes cooked freshly for me and the tartare sauce was plentiful. The cost at £15.50 was very good value. Service was efficient and friendly though our waitress had disappeared without providing me with a bill. A knock on the kitchen door brought immediate attention. The only disappointment is that the kitchen staff have voted against serving my favourite Mushy Peas - well as a Yorkshireman exiled in the south, I had to ask !! Highly recommended.

We have visited base camp with sweet sensations many times and have thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Because if this we decided to ask Sarah if she would make a 40th birthday cake for our son. Needless to say the cake was amazing!!

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

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.

Afternoon tea for special friend's birthday- 16 people. Beautifully laid table, great sandwiches, lovely fresh scones and great choice of cakes. Couldn't fault it

This is a lovely restaurant. It serves delicious food. It's lovely for a date!