The best restaurants serving British food in Tunbridge Wells South East

Took my son for a Sunday dinner treat at this quaint pub , on the outskirts of the village. Admittedly, third choice of venue, more local pubs were busy… this one , perhaps tellingly was not. Staff , pleasant enough- shown to our table and service quickly made. The carvery had the usual choice of 3 meats, roast potatoes & decent Yorkshire pudding- just the vegetables to help yourselves to - not a massive choice. Plates could have been warmed ( food got a bit tepid towards the end ) and also could have been cleaner - I had to swap a plate over before having my dinner served on it. Not sure about the ( presumably) member of staff stepping out the kitchen munching on a roast potato, while walking around the restaurant.. All minor details, until I paid the bill- which for 2 carvery dinners & three & a half pints of Inches cider totalled £57.55 . I didn’t think that was particularly good value, and was told I couldn’t have a receipt, so I couldn’t see the price breakdown. Shame ☹️

Lovely venue and friendly staff. But £17+ for frozen fish and frozen chips that could have been bought at Lidls for a tenth of the price didn't Impress me.

A lovely lunch today … tasty shepherds pie my partner had the lamb shank, which was beautifully cooked. I would highly recommend a visit to Waterside cafe, great food at a reasonable price, welcoming staff and all in a great setting overlooking beautiful lake! Will be back again!

Haven’t been there for years. Certainly changed and all for the better. Pub grub but of very high quality. We had different variations of their home made pies. Excellent.

Stopped here for lunch to break up a long journey home. It is a magical place and we had a delicious pub lunch outside in the October sun. The food was first rate. Great to see the steam train going past. Didn't make it up to see the high rocks but hopefully next time!

Plenty of parking, clean and organised eatery with efficient staff. There are lots of nice tables and comfortable seats. Prices are fair. Thoroughly enjoyed the sausage rolls though their scones are perfect!

Had a lovely roast today with the family the cauliflower cheese was amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️ service was great really friendly and the atmosphere was what Sunday afternoon roast are about ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Var en tur i Calverley Grounds for en gåtur og da der kom en regn byge valgte vi at gå ind i denne lille hyggelig cafe. Her er servering både inde og ude. Hyggelig typisk engelsk. Flinke unge som var hurtige og vakse. Et fint tilbud af små retter, varmt og koldt og alt til meget rimelige priser. Vi valgte the og kager og hyggede os mens det regnede. Kan anbefales og vi vil helt sikkert gerne komme her igen.

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.

Stunning setting, beautifully lit. Carnation house was lovely and warm under the heaters despite the chilly evening. Attentive and friendly service. Prompt serving of food and advice given on the menu. Food was absolutely amazing, personally I had the beetroot starter and the bavette as a main. The bavette was cooked perfectly and worked brilliantly with the pumpkin puree. Portions were more than ample and we felt that the pricing was bang on. All in all, we will definitely be returning, introducing more people to Water Lane and spreading the word!

This village store has all the ambience &nostalgia of a bygone age with up to date products & the best service I have ever experienced.The people who own & run this store are truly committed to serving their community.Fresh fruit & veg, the best deli counter with a lot of choice to tempt the palate. First class throughout. Thank you

Amazing cafe child friendly and really good prices would recommend to all. Friendly staff and always a good laugh

Great place to drop into if you want a quick cup of coffee (and/or snack). The service is quick and friendly and the coffee is good. You can either drink it in your vehicle or at the outdoor tables (with good views across the surrounding countryside), as long as it's not raining or cold.

Such a good food, nice people, i like this vibe.

Lovely old school pub. No heirs or graces but friendly people, good beers and lovely food. Makes a nice change from some of the boudoir style pubs with through the roof prices.