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Updown, Deal, Kent

Updown

4.6
4.6
139 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Our magical conservatory restaurant is set amid Updown’s rambling grounds. Dine under the grape vines surrounded by beautiful 17th century brick and watch the chefs in the open kitchen tending to the wood fired grill and original farm house bread oven. The restaurant has been completely transformed by owners Ruth and Oli to be heated and fully enclosed and is open year round.

Menus will be small, hyper seasonal and use the best of local and European produce and change on regular basis to reflect what’s best. Everything is cooked over wood in the open kitchen. There is a short list of exciting wines of limited availability, local beers and seasonal cocktails.

On Wednesday nights in place of our à la carte we cook a Steak Night menu , priced at £30 per person for 3 courses. On Sunday nights the restaurant is closed but we serve a light supper for hotel guests in the Farmhouse.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    07842 244192
  • Website
    https://updownfarmhouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Oli Brown
  • Catering
    We have a range of beautiful seasonal menus for larger groups, and take pleasure in writing bespoke menus for our exclusive hire bookings.
  • Private party facilities
    Updown has several beautiful spaces in which to host your private event. We have a beautiful conservatory Private Dining Room overlooking the farmhouse lawn. It is perfect for groups of 4 to 14 for a seated meal, or up to 20 for a drinks party. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 50 sitting or 150 standing and is ideal for a larger party.

Experiences

  • Farmhouse Set Menu

    GBP 40.00 per person

    22 Jan 2025 - 7 Feb 2025
    We have a little bit of work lined up for the restaurant from the 22nd January to 7th February, so while the restaurant has some down time, we’re hosting our guests in the Farmhouse. We’ll be offering a delicious seasonal menu in the conservatory, with a reduced rate while we give the restaurant some love. So, we're offering a £40 set menu every Wednesday to Saturday for dinner as well as Saturday and Sunday lunch. We can always offer a vegan or vegetarian option if you let us know when you book.
    Farmhouse Set Menu photo

  • Steak Night at Updown

    GBP 30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our ever popular steak night continues every Wednesday, with a £30 menu for three seasonal courses, always featuring a 40 day aged Aberdeen Angus steak.
    Steak Night at Updown photo

  • Dom Fernando at Updown

    GBP 65.00 per person

    26 Apr 2025 only
    On Saturday 26th April, the fiery island flavours of Soho’s Paradise and Dom Fernando will take over the kitchens of Updown. With a menu inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage, Dom’s menu will celebrate the best of British and Sri Lankan produce for a contemporary twist on Sinhalese cuisine. The menu to be confirm All dining is for communal tables and everyone will be served together, with guests invited to sit from 7pm and dinner served from 7.30pm. Tickets are £65 per person including a welcome drink.
    Dom Fernando at Updown photo

Menu

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What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Updown Farmhouse impresses with its "consistent quality," offering a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "attentive" staff and the "delicious" food, from exquisite Sunday roasts to imaginative chicken nights. The "beautiful" setting and charming atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions. However, some find it "overpriced," though many feel it's worth the indulgence.

139 Reviews

  1. Sharon

    Jersey

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Really disappointed, the venue was extremely loud and cold despite wall heaters. A very disappointed main course, they discontinued our bill due to the problem. Unfortunately we would not return as the food was not to the standard we were expecting.

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  2. Pinky

    Kent

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best roast I've had. Big portions that I thought I could not manage all my dessert but I discovered my other belly! It was my birthday and they looked after me well. Highly recommend this place, I go regularly.

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  3. James

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, foccachia and capenzzna, seafood pasta and rice pudding where stand out. I cant fault it everything was cooked to perfection I want to go every weekend forever.

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  4. Max

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant dining experience. Apart from a rather muddy car park it is in a lovely setting. The tables are well spaced, the chairs perfectly comfortable and the general ambiance is very nice. The staff were pleasant and professional; service was well timed and the set menu was very good. All in all it is a place to which we shall return. Well done all.

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  5. Robert

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Updown Farmhouse. Consistently good food, service, ambience and value.

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  6. Charlie

    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall , it was a good meal. However it seemed a little confused in the decor / music and then menu. It gave Mexican/ Street vibes with a quintessentially higher end dining a la Cartè menu. The starter was very flavoursome but again lacked the finesse I would expect when paying £50pp - the pork main however was delicious and thr pulled pork inside the yorkshire was a great touch. I think additional colourful veg would be a fab addition & £6 for a side of a spoon full of leeks was a little steep. I had sorbet for pudding which was nice. Overall we had a nice experience but I wouldn't rush back for the price. The bill came to over £300 and the 12.5% service charge was said to be optional but appeared on the bill at the end. I think what you're paying for here is the nichè location and novelty decor. It was definitely an experience with good food but a little overpriced overall.

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  7. Carrie

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good but if you have allergies you may leave hungry… food good but not outstanding. Being coeliac, I paid the same but had half the meal removed (without substitute) and left hungry. Which was a shame.

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  8. Emma

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my all time favourite places to be. The food, the staff, the setting and value is all outstanding - can’t wait to go back

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  9. John

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent lunch as always. See you next year, merry christmas

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  10. Ponda

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly, attentive waitstaff. Can't fault them at all !

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FAQs

Updown is rated 4.6 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Updown

Updown Farm, Updown Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0EF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sandwich
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oli Brown
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://updownfarmhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    07842 244192
  • Catering
    We have a range of beautiful seasonal menus for larger groups, and take pleasure in writing bespoke menus for our exclusive hire bookings.
  • Private party facilities
    Updown has several beautiful spaces in which to host your private event. We have a beautiful conservatory Private Dining Room overlooking the farmhouse lawn. It is perfect for groups of 4 to 14 for a seated meal, or up to 20 for a drinks party. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 50 sitting or 150 standing and is ideal for a larger party.
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