Thackerays Restaurant - (Near Kent, South East)

5 /5 Julia Lu-Sellers: Spot on. Could be a Michelin starred restaurant really. Great service, superb wine selection and delicious seasonal tasting meals that dont cost the world. Some nice private dining spaces upstairs, too. Only drawback is the rigmarole trying to get parked.

5 /5 Samantha Prescott: Having dined here multiple times, and always trying something new, as the menu is never the same on each visit, which I love, as it broadens my taste pallet, I have to say, I am always blow away by this amazing restaurant. The Exquisite quality of the food, the presentation, the high level of service, the calm but warm atmosphere, the attention to detail and the lengths they go to, to really make it a great evening all round, is a perfect reflection of the team, that work so hard to give their customers this unique dining experience. I love going there knowing that every meal I have is different! Unique! and even if I don’t think I will like it! I end up loving it, with its fresh, modern approach to dining and really going out of there comfort zones on trying new and different things. I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion, and I will continue to go there, as Ive always felt welcomed, satisfied and leave feeling like I’ve had a great evening out. Thank you guys for always giving myself and my partner a wonderful evening.

2 /5 Dina Kay: I had 3 course dinner and 2 glasses of wine. My experience wasnt great. Service is nice, presentation of food is nice but - the fish was way too salty to appreciate but not too bad to send back. Definitely do not recommend though. There is to prawn flavour in the filling. Also they served it not with clams as advertised but with a battered fish finger! And no, they didnt tell me about it in advance. You can see it on the picture. And minor thing but still - it doesnt look the way its advertised. Compare yourself. - the banana dessert was just pure sugar, I mean PURE SUGAR. I couldnt eat eat after trying , I passed my comments to the waiter. yet I was charged for it (which is fine of course it was my choice of food but in really good restaurants youre not charged for food you dont eat) - I tried 2 different wines and both were rather disappointing and flat - starter was good though! Not sure Im coming back, not sure I can recommend

5 /5 Lena Janczak: Location: 5/5 Thackeray’s is in a great spot in Tunbridge Wells, and since we walked there, it was easy to access. The building itself is a landmark, adding a sense of history and character before you even step inside. Ambience: 4/5 The atmosphere is relaxed, with nicely spaced-out tables that allow for a comfortable dining experience. However, some of the artwork on the walls felt a bit out of place—generic rather than adding to the overall mood of the restaurant. Service: 5/5 The team was young, friendly, and very accommodating. We asked for extra focaccia, and not only did they bring it, but they also added extra butter without us even asking. A small but thoughtful touch. They also packed up some of our leftover dessert to take home, which was appreciated. Food & Drinks: 4.5/5 Everything was high quality and beautifully presented. While there wasn’t one particular dish that stood out at first, the ginger tiramisu was an absolute highlight. As a tiramisu fan, I’ve tried many variations, but this was my first time having it with ginger—an unexpected but brilliant twist. We had a mix of beer, cocktails, and wine, all of which complemented the meal well. Extras: 5/5 Since we were celebrating a birthday, the team surprised us with a mini birthday cake and a card signed by the team. A small detail, but it made a big impact and added to the special experience. Overall, we had a wonderful time at Thackeray’s. The service, setting, and food all came together for a memorable meal. It’s a place we’d happily return to.

4 /5 Arup Dasgupta: I have eaten in many fine restaurants. This is not one of them. Excellent service, good wine, good ambience. Tried the short tasting menu. Amuse bouche was lovely. Although i love cheese the entire experience was cheese heavy. I guess the roquefort was used in the amuse and tge cheese course. The main course was a let down. The chicken veloute too strong and bitter, which spoilt my main course experience. The parkin cake for the roquefort course was a let down. Too hard to cut with a knife. I had to pick it up and bite on it.The souffle was overly sweet for me inspite of the apple sorbet which is supposed to sharp and balance the sweetness but I felt the sorbet was quite sweet and did not do its job. Paid £180 plus. Does not justify the price tag and finesse of a 3 rosette restaurant.