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4.8
- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
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The Poet at Matfield
4.8
3092 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
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2 people
28 Mar 2025
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
- Neighbourhood gem
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesBritish, English
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue, Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive ChefLee Adams
- AreaTunbridge Wells
- Parking detailsPlease note: we have limited parking and would appreciate our guests respecting our neighbours when parking.There is additional free parking located at Matfield village green, 5 minutes walk from us.Many thanks!
- Public transitBus stop The Standings Cross: 267 Hawkhurst, 268Hawkhurst, 6 Tunbridge Wells
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
Experiences
Tuesday Night Steak Night
Multiple dates availableAt The Poet we use an array of techniques in order to give the best possible flavour and texture to different cuts of beef sourced from all over Britain. Our in-house dry-ageing chamber holds varying cuts of different ages, giving us flexibility with our menus and pricing, to curate an experience well worthy of a visit. Seasonal offerings such as aged wild boar loin or venison haunch, could be sharing a menu with aged Scotch beef sirloin, or smoked hanger steak, all cooked in our 300-degree charcoal oven. The steaks on offer are served alongside seasonal vegetables, local potato preparations and sauces tailor-made to complement the flavours of the steaks available on that day. Prices range from £34.95 - £94.95The Chefs Collaborative Tasting Menu
GBP 70.00 per person
24 Apr 2025 onlyAs our valued guests have come to expect, our tasting menus are thoughtfully curated around a central theme, and this particular one holds special significance for our culinary team. For this menu, each of our chefs were assigned a course and challenged to develop three of their favourite dishes, from which Chef Lee carefully selected the final creations. The result is an April tasting menu that beautifully showcases the exceptional talent and creativity within our entire kitchen brigade. These tasting menus are a testament to our passion for culinary artistry, and this iteration exemplifies that commitment. Beneath each course, you will find the name of the chef who crafted the dish, celebrating their individual contributions to this memorable dining experience.
What 3,092 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
Kent
Great for fine wines
Kent
British
Tunbridge Wells
Most Booked
Review summary
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The Poet at Matfield is a "fantastic" dining destination, offering "outstanding" food and "attentive" service in a "warm and friendly" atmosphere. Guests rave about its "unbelievable" Sunday roasts and creative menus. The staff's professionalism and welcoming nature make it a "memorable" experience worth revisiting.
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Pat
London1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
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Jacqui
Kent5 reviews
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Glynn
Kent4 reviews
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Mark
Kent12 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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Mike
Kent10 reviews
4.0Dined on 20 March 2025
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5.0Dined on 16 March 2025
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Dublin1 review
5.0Dined on 16 March 2025
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Peter7
Kent4 reviews
5.0Dined on 15 March 2025
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Charles
Kent1 review
5.0Dined on 14 March 2025
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Ewan
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- Service 5
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FAQs
The Poet at Matfield is rated 4.8 stars by 3092 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
28 Mar 2025
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
Maidstone Road, Matfield, Kent TN12 7JH
Additional information
- AreaTunbridge Wells
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue, Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesBritish, English
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsPlease note: we have limited parking and would appreciate our guests respecting our neighbours when parking.There is additional free parking located at Matfield village green, 5 minutes walk from us.Many thanks!
- Public transitBus stop The Standings Cross: 267 Hawkhurst, 268Hawkhurst, 6 Tunbridge Wells
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefLee Adams
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
- Phone number