Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Wadhurst

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IndianBritishComfort FoodAfternoon TeaWild GamePub

Regions

BattleCranbrookGoudhurstHartfieldHeathfieldTunbridge Wells

Areas

BattleCranbrookGoudhurstHartfieldHeathfieldTunbridge Wells

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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Seating Options

BarCounterStandardOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

13 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Abergavenny Arms restaurant

1. The Abergavenny Arms

4.2

Awesome(875)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 5 times today

The Abergavenny Arms serves a delightful mixture of traditional English Pub Classics. We source the ingredients from local producers wherever possible and all our food is freshly prepared and created in our kitchen. The Team provide a warm welcome and are here to ensure you have a memorable gastronomic experience. Food is available daily. As one of the oldest Pubs in the country , dating back to 1450, we have a relaxed cosy restaurant with open fires and aged oak beams, and in the warmer days you can enjoy our sun trap garden with far reaching views over the Eridge Park Estate. We offer plenty of parking and friendly dogs are welcome in the lounge bar and garden.

2. The Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(348)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The Brasserie! We pride ourselves on serving delicious food that combines classic dishes with a modern twist. Our focus is on using high-quality ingredients, and we work closely with local suppliers who share our passion for excellence. Our menu changes with the seasons, offering a range of options from light lunches to more elaborate and hearty creations, promising something new each visit. Our Executive Head Chef leads a talented team that puts great care into preparing each dish, ensuring your dining experience is nothing short of perfection. But that's not all! Our bar is open to everyone, even if you're not joining us for a meal. Come and relax with us as you enjoy our impressive selection of drinks. Choose from hand-crafted cocktails, premium spirits, fine wines and craft beers.

A photo of Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar restaurant

3. Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar

4.6

Exceptional(492)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 16 times today

Essence by Atul Kochhar has opened at The Pantiles this winter. The two time Micheline Star Chef has created a unique menu for this beautiful restaurant. Register your interest for events and news.

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4. The Poet at Matfield

4.8

Exceptional(3081)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 15 times today

The Poet offers an informal yet refined dining experience in the heart of the Kent countryside. Set in a charismatic 16th century building, diners can expect food of the highest standards, made using the finest local and seasonal produce and lovingly prepared by a small team of chefs led by Head Chef & Director Lee Adams. In addition to the food, we offer a selection of fine wines, quirky cocktails, and have a collection of over 25 craft gins available.World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon lived in Matfield and is the inspiration behind our name. Sassoon was awarded the Military Cross for "conspicuous gallantry" and later won acclaim for his writing. We're pretty sure he would have loved our food too!A warm welcome awaits diners from General Manager and Director Tom Haacke and his team. We look forward to seeing you!Please be aware we do not cater for the vegan diet. Late cancellations - £20 per person.

5. The Warren

4.1

Excellent(897)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to The Warren Restaurant, an extension of The Crowborough Estate, holding stock of Sussex Cattle, Boer Goats, Fallow deer, and Wild boar amongst others which the restaurant draws on for its menu. We are a Dog Friendly restaurant. Given the provenance, the kitchen predominantly cooks British food, occasionally dipping into other cuisines to provide a vehicle for flavours – nettle gnocchi for example, or poached oyster with wild boar chorizo.WE wanted a unique fun and informal restaurant, to offer their Crowborough Estate’s produce from. When the site of the renowned Signor Franco’s became available, with those iconic arched windows of its orangery and glorious terrace overlooking the Spa town, the stage was set.Please email us contact@thewarren.restaurant (our call line & online booking system will reopen from 1st August)Your SincerelyMagdalena & Martin

A photo of The Bistro at Salomons Estate restaurant

6. The Bistro at Salomons Estate

4.1

Excellent(100)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pub • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 2 times today

Set amongst the glorious countryside, we’ve got all the finest and freshest ingredients right on our doorstep. It’s why our selected menus are varied, tasty and a little quirky. Join us for a relaxed and friendly dining experience with a difference.Salomons Estate doing what we do best - don't miss out!

A photo of The Dorset Arms Pub restaurant

7. The Dorset Arms Pub

4.7

Exceptional(1076)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Hartfield

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to The Dorset Arms, one of Sussex's best kept secrets..The Dorset Arms Public House in Withyham is an 18th century alehouse situated in the outstandingly beautiful Sussex Weald. Part of the historic Buckhurst Estate, the pub is named after the Earls and Dukes of Dorset, one time heads of the Sackville family, and shares a heritage of family ownership now headed by their descendant, the present Earl De La Warr.Showcasing the best of what Sussex has to offer, our Head Chef has fine-tuned the classics and combined them with modern British dishes to provide a diverse and exciting menu.

8. The Queens Inn

4.6

Exceptional(572)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Cranbrook

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to The Queens Inn. A stylish pub, restaurant and hotel with a wood-burning fireplace, as well as a beer garden, a deep history of smugglers and a Georgian ballroom. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are combined, expertly cooked and served in our stylish, yet welcoming surroundings. Our meals are our pride and joy. We have a passion for creating a complete dining experience. We take the time to prepare our food from wholesome produce for our guests - no fast food, no corner cutting and are confident you’ll find it well worth waiting for. Our menus show flair and imagination; never sacrificing taste and satisfaction. Our chef is committed to supporting local businesses and produce: Moon’s Green, Wealden Smokery, Park Farm butchers, Maws Fine Foods-Hawkhurst, Bodiam ice-cream to name but a few.

A photo of The Tunbridge Wells Hotel restaurant

9. The Tunbridge Wells Hotel

4.1

Excellent(93)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 3 times today

The Tunbridge Wells Hotel is a relaxed, informal dining room serving food all day, 7 days a week. This restaurant serves everything from English and continental breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon tea to a romantic formal dining experience.Using the finest produce Kent and Sussex has to offer, the team at The Eating House like to produce simple and classic dishes to wow on every occasion.

10. The Junction

4.0

Excellent(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 2 times today

We are located in the wonderful village of Groombridge. Just a stones throw from the iconic Groombridge Place and only a 10 minute drive from Tunbridge wells Our is also available for hire and we have an amazing private space perfect for celebrations. There are plenty of activities on our doorstep with wonderful walks and the picturesque Forest Way trail close. Groombridge also benefits from having Harrisons Rocks for keen climbers and the perfect cycling routes across the Ashdown Forest. If this all sounds too energetic then just relax and chill watching the cricket from our front terrace, perfect for a lazy weekend afternoon.

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CazH
East Sussex •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely little restaurant can’t believe it was so quite in there as this is little gem Would highly recommend staff very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely and well presented. entrance was a little confusing to find maybe it could do with being highlighted better. Thank you for a lovely evening for my daughter’s birthday.
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The WarrenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.1
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OpenTable Diner
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous food in a delightful environment with friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service.
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Essence at the Pantiles by Atul KochharPrice: Expensive• Indian• Tunbridge Wells
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4.6
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Ewan
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great place ,Tom is a great host made us feel special,.Food was to perfection. Good place for a special date as it was our wedding anniversary. Great experience all round, cannot fault it
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The Poet at MatfieldPrice: Expensive• British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.8
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Helen
Kent •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Feb 2025
Cosy pub with great, fresh food. Service excellent and attentive.
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The Abergavenny ArmsPrice: Moderate• British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.2
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Ann
Kent •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
A delightful venue for an Afternoon Tea in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. Lovely rooms and the tables are not too close together. All staff welcomed us warmly and were helpful during our visit. A wide variety of teas from which to choose and an extremely tasty selection of both savoury and sweet treats. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and we shall certainly be recommending and returning.
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The BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Tunbridge Wells
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3.9

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