Best Lunch Restaurants in Hawkhurst

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Water Lane

4.7

Exceptional(133)

Price: Expensive

• European • Hawkhurst

Booked 2 times today

Water Lane is a restaurant based within a working market garden in the High Weald of Kent. Guided by the seasons, our menu reflects its sense of place in the English countryside where we grow our own vegetables and use local suppliers. Our ever changing menu is simple but prepared with imagination and care by our Head Chef Jed Wrobel and his team.The Good Food Guide 2023 describes us as 'A contender for one of the most charming eateries in Kent, it's pretty much impossible to resist the lure of this rural restaurant tucked away in a delightful walled garden...' We are open Friday to Sunday 10am - 4.30pm, serving breakfast 10am to 11.30am and lunch 12pm - 3pm. We serve dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings between 6pm - 8.30pm. Our restaurant is currently located in the Carnation House glasshouse. We welcome well behaved dogs on a leash in our garden.

2. The Queens Inn

4.6

Exceptional(557)

Price: Moderate

• British • Cranbrook

Booked 8 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.

3. The Star and Eagle Goudhurst

4.5

Awesome(235)

Price: Moderate

• European • Goudhurst

Booked 1 time today

Nestling in the heart of the beautiful Kentish Weald-the Garden of England, the Star and Eagle Hotel is located in the village of Goudhurst. Standing over 400ft above sea level, there are outstanding views of the surrounding orchards and hop gardens for which the area is renowned. Dating back to the 14th century, the Star and Eagle has played a significant role in the local history, and was once reputed to have been an ancient monastery. Relics of the vaulted stonework of the period are still visible in some parts of the building. During the 18th century the Inn became the headquarters of the "Hawkhurst Gang", who robbed and terrorised the surrounding district, and planned smuggling raids. Today, behind its attractive timbered gables, the Star and Eagle offers all the comfort and facilities of a 20th century hotel with the charm and atmosphere of a bygone era. Open throughout the year, the Star and Eagle is less than three miles off the main A21 road with easy access.

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4. The Poet at Matfield

4.8

Exceptional(3026)

Price: Expensive

• British • Tunbridge Wells

Booked 13 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. Frankies Farmshop

4.6

Exceptional(187)

Price: Moderate

• English • Staplehurst

Booked 18 times today

Frankie's Farmshop is open for indoor dining in our beautiful new restaurant, outdoors when the weather is good as well as for groceries, beautiful gifts & cards, plants & flowers.

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6. White Hart Netherfield

4.7

Exceptional(451)

Price: Expensive

• British • Battle

Booked 2 times today

We are a country Gastropub owned by farmers. Our farm supplies the beef, lamb and pork and we source other ingredients from local producers where we can. Our small seasonal menu changes regularly reflecting what is available in our area. We pride ourselves on being very much a country pub, offering freshly prepared seasonal food and a warm welcome. We also love offering locally produced drinks, such as gins, rums, ales and wines, giving you the complete taste of Sussex. Our weekend menu is our delicious Asado Grill. A slightly reduced but very tasty BBQ menu, where everything is cooked on our outdoor grill. We advise to book in as we get very busy!

7. The West House

4.9

Exceptional(1386)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Biddenden

Booked 4 times today

Biddenden in Kent is home to a small, family-run restaurant. Housed in a 15th Century weaver's cottage, The West House Restaurant is one of only a few restaurants in Kent to hold a Michelin star. The Good Food Guide said of this Kent restaurant... “Respondents continue in their enthusiasm for Graham Garrett’s cuisine: ‘great intensity of flavours, fabulous textures.’ as one reader put it."

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8. The Print House Tenterden

4.6

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Tenterden

Booked 3 times today

THE INNThe Print House is a cosy, friendly 16th Century Inn with six newly refurbished bedrooms with quirky boho decor. Situated in the medieval town of Tenterden, known as the Jewel of the Weald, with its historic buildings and wealth of Independent Shops, Steam Trains, Chapel Down and Gusbourne Vineyards within close proximity.. INSIDE THE INNThe Bar/ Restaurant serves Contemporary English Cuisine with a Twist to enjoy with the many wines and beers on tap. The Caxton Lounge with deep velvet sofas, cosy chairs and wood burning stove is where to indulge in coffee, home made cakes and/or take afternoon tea on those chilly days. There is a walled garden to enjoy.Our Chef Martin Elliot is well known for his flair for British Cuisine with a twist of something a just little different. Our ingredients are fresh and local as possible. We use free-range produce and seek out top-quality meat, fish and vegetables from our local butchers, fishmongers,

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Andrea
Kent •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Ordered an other coffee & it never turned up. Would be good if drinks turned just before the food so you can drink as well as eat.
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Frankies FarmshopPrice: Moderate• English• Staplehurst
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4.6
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Pennie
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food, wine, and service at The Poet was quite simply exceptional. I had to be persuaded by my partner that a chocolate tasting menu was worth going to. I’m so glad he managed to make me realise how good it could be! The chef excelled, having eaten at the Poet before I did have high expectations, Chef Lee surpassed my expectations by quite some way. An excellent evening which we will be repeating for sure.
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The Poet at MatfieldPrice: Expensive• British• Tunbridge Wells
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4.8
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Richard
Brighton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great Saturday morning family brunch at Water Lane. Nick and Ian do a brilliant job as hosts and the staff are so friendly and helpful with a large group and young children. Such delicious choices and the banana loaf with maple butter amazing. Great location and the glass houses just make it the most interesting place for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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Water LanePrice: Expensive• European• Hawkhurst
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4.7
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Mike
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Stunning historical building. Inside, it has been modernised yet retains its charm and character. Super menu choices. Food excellent and well-presented. Friendly, attentive staff. Plenty of car parking. Definitely a place we'll return to.
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The Queens InnPrice: Moderate• British• Cranbrook
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4.6
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Paul
Kent •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 11, 2024
The menu choice is always good and the standard excellent and our visit this time met all our expectations!
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The Star and Eagle GoudhurstPrice: Moderate• European• Goudhurst
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4.5

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Water Lane

2. The Queens Inn

3. The Star and Eagle Goudhurst

4. The Poet at Matfield

5. Frankies Farmshop

6. White Hart Netherfield

7. The West House

8. The Print House Tenterden

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