The best restaurants serving British food in Culverden Tunbridge Wells South East

I like Fuggles but there are times I wonder if I'm in a crèche or a dog kennel. A great selection of beers and a pleasant atmosphere occasionally interrupted by a dog bark. As a parent of a young child I personally prefer bars to be adult spaces. The fact it remains one of my go to bars demonstrates the minor irritations aren't sufficient to deter me.

The ROSE & CROWN, located at Grosvenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2AY, is a pub we visited after being redirected from The Guinea to watch the Champions League final. While the service was commendable, with diligent bartenders and the added bonus of a snooker table, there were aspects that detracted from the overall experience. The pub's traditional look and feel, combined with large screens, created a suitable atmosphere for watching the game. The ambiance was lively, and the music was decent. However, the presence of some unpleasant locals, including grumpy and intimidating individuals, made the environment uncomfortable. On a positive note, the pricing was reasonable, and security was present to maintain order. Nevertheless, without efforts to attract a better crowd and improve the general upkeep of the pub, it risks being frequented by less desirable patrons. As it stands, I wouldn't recommend or revisit The ROSE & CROWN until significant improvements are made.

Food was excellent. Atmosphere not a patch on the original Bill's restauraunts in Brighton and Lewes back in the day, this one provides a much more run of the mill decor and vibe. Smoothies good, but much smaller than the originals. Food highly recommended though.

First visit to Basils. Excellent selection of food and drink prepared and served with equal excellence. Acoustics are rather sharp when busy due to lack of soft furnishing but this is a price worth paying. Staff work tirelessly and are most personable with Terri making our exploration of the menu a joy rather than a chore. Thank you. Graham, Jacci & Rebecca

We tried the new Clocktower Bistro expecting mediocre food. We were pleasantly surprised at the service (very busy) and delighted with our lunch, a creamy jacket potato with cheese and home made coleslaw plus a good crisp. side salad...all for £6.50. Great value will use regularly.

Beautiful grounds and hotel. Staff is very friendly. I can confidently say this is a must stay when you’re in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Excellent club sandwich and smashed avocado(my husband reckons it's the best club ever) Dan the chef is great as are allother operatives. Very reasonably priced..we used to go to Wagamama for brunch/lunch...not anymore

We went for a special birthday lunch with a guest who is very hard of hearing. A table in a quiet alcove had been booked to cater for his disability. When we arrived, on time, this table had been given to others, seriously detracting from the experience. Whilst the staff on duty were friendly and helpful, there were not enough of them; the service was slow. Apart from the main course fish, the portions were very small. This particularly applies to the thimbleful of mushy peas served to my wife. The expense of refurbishment of this restaurant was wasted. The venue is letting down the reputation of Tunbridge Wells. We will not visit again.