THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 037
A HAVEN IN THE CENTRE OF TOWN
Jo Lewis T
ucked away on the historic common offering sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the centre of Tunbridge Wells is the Mount Edgcumbe. Their website’s
tagline is ‘the heart of the country in the heart of the town’ and its setting really does make you believe you have been transported away from the busy pace of the shops. I visited on a Saturday just before Christmas, and the pub was fi lled with people enjoying family get-togethers or meeting friends for a catch up. The venue is warm and welcoming with much character – exposed brick walls, beams and even a quirky sandstone cave area! And the staff were just as welcoming and very attentive – ready to help with your every need.
The British-European Gastro-pub menu changes seasonally and features local produce – and this was clear from the fresh and tasty dishes served. I started with the pumpkin and butternut squash soup that came with rustic breads, while my partner tried the home- made sausage rolls, which went down a treat. For the main I chose the Edgcumbe fi sh
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pie with broccoli and topped with a deliciously creamy Cheddar mash, while my partner made the most of the upcoming festivities having the turkey roast with all the trimmings and a generous jug of gravy. Desserts range from affogato and chocolate orange cheesecake to ice cream and cheeses – something for everyone! When it comes to drinks the family-run
pub also support locals, sourcing guest beers from breweries all over the Kent and Sussex area. However, you may also want to pop in to try the refreshing Inedit Damm (which makes a perfect alternative to wine with dinner) created by globally-acclaimed chef Ferran Adria – this is one of only three pubs in the South East (Kent and Sussex area) serving it! And if you don’t want your experience to end, why not stay the night in one of their six luxury boutique bedrooms and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning? • The Common, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8BX, call 01892 618854 or visit
themountedgcumbe.com
KINGS HEAD INN
EAT, DRINK & STAY AT THE KINGS HEAD INN Family run, pet friendly 17th century inn
Locally sourced seasonal dishes & real ales 4* AA Award & Trip Advisor Certifi cate of Excellence Ten individually styled boutique rooms & self-contained King’s Lodge Open fi re, garden, patio area & large car park Walking distance to Rye town centre OPENING TIMES.
Open 12pm-11pm 7 days a week, food served 12pm- 2.30pm & 6.30pm-9pm Mon to Sat, & 12pm-8pm Sunday. ADDRESS. Rye Rd, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7NH T. 01797 225962 E.
info@kingsheadrye.co.uk www.kingsheadrye.co.uk /kingsheadrye
@KingsHeadRye
MOUNT EDGCUMBE
The Mount Edgcumbe in the centre of Tunbridge Wells is a family run pub with accommodation and a restaurant serving a fresh British-European menu. Popular dishes from the menu include their Edgcumbe Steak Burger and Harvey’s Beer Battered Haddock & Chips, along with a great range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices. With 6 luxury boutique en-suite bedrooms above, this is the perfect place to Eat, Drink, Stay & Enjoy! For restaurant, events and rooms enquiries contact
hello@themountedgcumbe.com. Book rooms and view menus at
www.themountedgcumbe.com
ADDRESS. The Common, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BX T. 01892 618854 E.
hello@themountedgcumbe.com
www.themountedgcumbe.com /MountEdgcumbeTWells @TMountEdgcumbe /themountedgcumbe
VAUXHALL INN
Just one mile outside of Tonbridge on the main A21 and just 20 minutes’ drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells the Vauxhall Inn enjoys a truly convenient location. While the pub had a makeover in 2015 many of the original features remain including the dark wood beams where you can still see the Roman numeral markings used to indicate the order in which they should be erected. In the summer our beer garden tempts guests to dine al fresco. OPENING TIMES.
Mon-Sat – 11.00am-11.00pm Sunday – 12noon-10.30pm ADDRESS. Vauxhall Ln, Tonbridge TN11 0NA T. 01732 773111 E.
6253@greeneking.co.uk www.chefandbrewer.com /chefandbrewer
@chefandbrewer
@chefandbrewer
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