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Beetroot and Sumac Labneh. - The Poet at Matfield, Matfield, Kent

The Poet at Matfield

4.8
4.8
3081 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, 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
    01892 722416
  • Website
    http://www.thepoetatmatfield.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lee Adams
  • Location
    Maidstone Road, Matfield, Kent TN12 7JH
  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Parking details
    Please 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 transit
    Bus stop The Standings Cross: 267 Hawkhurst, 268Hawkhurst, 6 Tunbridge Wells
  • Additional
    Bar/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 available
    At 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 - £94.95

  • Seasonal Spring Tasting Menu

    GBP 70.00 per person

    20 Mar 2025 only
    Our next tasting menu is all about the chefs having fun with seasonal, beautiful, local ingredients. It’s a fantastic time to really showcase what our Kentish produce can taste like so join us for a seasonal show! This is our 12th tasting menu and each and every one so far has been loved by all in attendance, book early to ensure your place! We are not catering for allergies or dietary requirements for the tasting menu. This is the only menu we will be serving for the day.

Menu

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What 3,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for fine wines

  • Kent

    British

  • Tunbridge Wells

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Poet at Matfield delights guests with "absolutely amazing" food and "beautifully presented" dishes. Patrons appreciate the "attentive and friendly" staff, "wonderful" service, and "great atmosphere." Guests highlight the "interesting and exciting menu" and praise the extensive wine list. A "truly excellent dining experience" that many are eager to revisit.

3,081 Reviews

  1. Ewan

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Execellent food and service Good wine choice Cocktails amazing

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  3. Zoe

    Kent5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never fails to deliver! The staff are always lovely, the food is stunning and it’s such great value for money. Each course I don’t want to end because it tastes so amazing, and I could easily eat a whole loaf of their homemade bread and butter! Will definitely be back again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. The special Menü was very tasty and fun with its cheese theme. The staff was very attentive, kind and professional Loved it.

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  5. Ben

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant! This is our third visit recently, but first on a Sunday. Food, service and atmosphere were all amazing and can’t wait to visit again soon.

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  6. Felix

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday roast, couldn’t be faulted. Attentive service as always and look forward to finding any excuse to return

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  7. Liam

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A truly excellent meal. We were warmly greeted, then thoroughly enjoyed every minute and every delicious mouthful of our three course lunch. Each plate was imaginative with exquisite attention to detail on every component. We left feeling that we'd had a real treat.

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  8. Stella

    Brighton11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolute gem! Fine dining in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. 5* for everything. Will definitely be returning again! Thank you Post team!

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  9. Marieke

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely and the staff were friendly and professional

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  10. Lesley

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet lunch time which we prefer. The food was delicious will definitely go back

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FAQs

The Poet at Matfield is rated 4.8 stars by 3081 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Poet at Matfield

Maidstone Road, Matfield, Kent TN12 7JH

Additional information

  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, 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
  • Cuisines
    British, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Please 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 transit
    Bus stop The Standings Cross: 267 Hawkhurst, 268Hawkhurst, 6 Tunbridge Wells
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lee Adams
  • Additional
    Bar/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
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