Thackeray's

85 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1EA

When Richard Phillips started Thackeray's, he chose Tunbridge Wells, home to well known author William Makepeace Thackeray. This distinguished restaurant's name is derived from the author as it is located in the very house where he lived in the 19th century. The grade II listed building is impressive with its low ceilings and ancient floorboards, but antiquity stops at the structure and there is nothing ancient about the food, which is fresh and procured from local suppliers! The French cuisine offered there is modern chic and focuses a great deal on presentation. Watch out for the tasting menu where you could enjoy smaller portions of signature dishes. For a more elaborate meal, the ratatouille ravioli with gazpachio purée and black olive dressing makes a good starter.

When Richard Phillips started Thackeray's, he chose Tunbridge Wells, home to well known author William Makepeace Thackeray. This distinguished restaurant's name is derived from the author as it is located in the very house where he lived in the 19th century. The grade II listed building is impressive with its low ceilings and ancient floorboards, but antiquity stops at the structure and there is nothing ancient about the food, which is fresh and procured from local suppliers!

The French cuisine offered there is modern chic and focuses a great deal on presentation. Watch out for the tasting menu where you could enjoy smaller portions of signature dishes. For a more elaborate meal, the ratatouille ravioli with gazpachio purée and black olive dressing makes a good starter. Move on to pan fried swordfish loin with niçoise salad and white wine butter sauce, and end with the delightfully flavoured crème brulee, strawberry and basil sorbet and balsamic jelly. The wine list is extensive and covers all the great wine producing areas, varieties, prices and styles, with a special selection available by the glass.

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English, French

: 12:00 - 14:30 18:30 - 22:30
: 12:00 - 14:30

Reservations: 01892 511921

85 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1EA [Map]

£34.00    £52.00

£16.50 (2 courses) to £17.50 (3 courses), Tues - Sat, £26.50 (2 courses) to £28.50 (3 courses), Sun

£24.50 (2 courses) to £26.50 (3 courses), Tues - Fri, 6.30 - 10.30 pm

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)

REVIEWS OF Thackeray's

Mrs Kempster (12 March 2011)

We went to Thackeray’s for lunch today for my husband’s birthday and it was a lunch to remember. Truly amazing and blew us away. The staff were fantastic without being over the top and you could not wish for more! The meal was certainly one to remember and can't wait to go back with lots of friends. Definitely one of the best meals we have ever experienced. Everyone should go! The chef is a genius. Thank you!

Kaz (17 November 2010)

I've eaten here many times over the years and it never fails to disappoint. Despite its reputation for being expensive, there's a lunch time du jour menu for twenty odd quid for two courses and only another pound for three. At night there is market menu except on Saturday which is considerably cheaper than the a la cart, though it often contains some of the same dishes. The food is outstanding. I've no idea why Michelin continue to over look it and service is spot on. The game this year, especially the chart farm venison, is excellent.

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