Best Contemporary British Restaurants in Hawkinge

Our afternoon tea experience at The Ivy at Tunbridge Wells was exemplary. We went for our anniversary and the food, service and ambiance were amazing. We were even given a complementary ‘Happy Anniversary’ desert, which was very unexpected and a lovely gesture. Thank you to everyone who made our experience so memorable.

Lovely decor and ambience. Starter and pudding excellent but very disappointed by the main. As valentines we ordered the chateaubriand as a treat £90 medium rare. It came well done so we sent it back . This was replaced quickly but in our opinion still over cooked-medium and very disappointing . We were given a free drink whilst the dish was replaced but when asked how the food was at the end of the meal the feedback wasn’t acknowledged or any apology given. We would return but would stick to a more basic affordable dish. The singer was fantastic and the welcoming glass of presseco a lovely surprise.

I’ve been here multiple times, and I’m never disappointed! The staff is always welcoming and attentive, making the experience even better. The food? Fresh, savory, and absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to come back!

Absolutely wonderful evening with my daughter my granddaughter her dad and I Lovely ambience and baby friendly, attentive but unobtrusive service and absolutely first class food Thoroughly recommended Fantastic starters especially the Goats Cheese, Squid and Arancini And the steak and Sorbets are both to die for!!

Delicious food, great service, relaxed atmosphere