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Tunbridge Wells is growing as a food destination: choose from a classic English breakfast with a twist, bottomless brunch, or even vegetarian / vegan options; we have something to please everyone’s tastes and cravings. Here is a selection of the top brunches in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you find that you can’t decide, give them all a try, and let us know what you think on our social media.

A Classic Brunch To Start Your Day in Tunbridge Wells

Nothing says holiday more than a lazy morning with hearty brunch to kick start the day. We have a multitude of cafés and restaurants to relish.

Juliet’s

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

It’s not a myth; British people do love tea! Enjoyed at any time of the day, but especially in the morning. Juliet’s is a charming tearoom with quirky teapots, décor, and freshly made brunch served all day.

The Vineyard

📍Lamberhurst

You’ll have to be a bit of an early bird for this one, but the location will be worth it. The Vineyard offer breakfast from 9:00am-10:45am. Savour your first meal of the day and experience the whimsical village of Lamberhurst or visit the most romantic Castle in Kent, Scotney Castle.

Brunch Café

📍Langton Green

A popular stop on the way to Groombridge Place and Enchanted Forest, the Brunch Café offer an authentic classic, vegetarian, or vegan English Breakfast. Why not finish off with another British classic, the Victoria sponge accompanied by locally sourced coffee.

The Ivy

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Want to go for a real classic? Try the full English breakfast or vegetarian breakfast.

The Little Bull Café

📍Brenchley

Situated in a picturesque village within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Little Bull Café is a great way to start the day. Encircled by gorgeous Kent orchards, farmlands, and lovely walks with views and woodlands to soak up at your leisure, it’s a must visit!

The Pantiles

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Sit outside and enjoy the historic surroundings, people watch, or get cosy inside of one of the many cafés on the promenade. Some suggestions include: Eggs Eleven, Hatton’s, or The Pantiles Café. Also in the Pantiles area you will find The Auction House and One Warwick Park Hotel as well as Hudsons in the quaint Chapel Place pedestrian area.

The Chequers

📍Lamberhurst

Enjoy the morning after the day before at the Chequers in the heart of the Kentish village of Lamberhurst. Sweet and savoury options are available with a unique and stylish interior, as well as a luscious green garden by the river Teise.

Water Side Café

📍Hawkhurst

A peaceful morning at Hawkhurst Fish Farm on a beautiful terrace overlooking the lake and a cosy interior serving fresh breakfast/brunch daily.

There is a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options on most brunch menus in Tunbridge Wells, but some of the most recommended cafés include: The Plant Base, The Zero Waste Company, Esquire’s or The Black Dog.

An English Breakfast with a Tunbridge Wells Twist

Are you a brunch connoisseur and looking for something a little different? Here are some of the leaders in quirky brunches in West Kent.

Kumquat

📍Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells

As culinary author Kit Wohl said: “Brunch is an opportunity to be a little naughty-or a little extravagant- at the table.” The owners, Alex and Virginia, put their twist on all dishes as they amalgamate two cultures. Their dishes are inspired by Asian cuisine, so expect pancakes with fresh fruit or poached eggs with smoked salmon and hints of ginger and chilli. Watch out for their Bloody Mary with bacon and lime as well!

Roddy Burger

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Have you ever tried a breakfast burger? With homemade hashbrowns and delicious juicy burger patties, you will not regret trying Roddy Burgers brunch menu. Oh, and how could we forget the American style milkshakes for those sweet cravings.

Arthur’s

📍Cranbrook

Devour your breakfast in a bagel at potentially the most dog friendly café in Kent. Arthurs is situated in the medieval town of Cranbrook, a destination not to miss on your tour of the borough. Sit back and relax as you finish off your brunch with one of their mouth-watering cakes.

The Beacon

📍Rusthall

Just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Village of Rusthall, the Beacon offers beautiful views over the Kentish countryside and a cosy interior. Brunch is served from 9:00am -11:00am in the Garden Bar where you will find classic ingredients with a sophisticated twist that will awaken your tastebuds. Children menus are also available.

Casa Da Claudia

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Nestled in the heart of town in the historic Castle Street, Casa da Claudia is a small independent café which offers delicious brunch. The café brings something different to the table. To finish off a classic brunch, revel in one of Claudia’s delicious Portuguese cakes and pastries.

The Bicycle Bakery

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Do you like the smell of fresh croissant and warm bread in the mornings? If so, you must visit the Bicycle Bakery. Apart from all their lovely artisan bread and baked goods, they offer a tempting brunch menu.  How does an oven cooked smoked bacon and butter bean cassoulet, finished with a runny egg and slab of their fresh home-made bread sound? A treat not to miss is their original Cruffin: part muffin, part croissant. Give it a try!

Top Bottomless Brunch in Tunbridge Wells

It’s time to let your hair down and enjoy your holiday in the best fashion, bottomless brunch! Bottomless isn’t always about the Prosecco, Bloody Mary’s and, Mimosas; find out below.

The Guinea

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Do brunch your way at the Guinea. Available daily, you have the choice between three tiers of Bottomless Brunch so you can customise it your way. The Guinea offers everything from the ‘Virgin’ alcohol free option, which includes mocktails to ‘Pornstar’ which come with bottomless Pornstar Martinis and pink Prosecco. This is a great way to make everyone happy, as different members of your party can be on different tiers of brunch! On Saturdays, you can enjoy your brunch alongside Dj sets or live music events. Keep an eye on our events calendar.

George and Dragon

📍 Lamberhurst

Who said brunch was meant to be in the morning? Start the weekend in style every Friday from 6:00pm-9:00pm with bottomless Prosecco, wine, or cocktails and a sharing platter. If you’d like to go for another round, you can also enjoy this on Saturday from 3:00pm-6:00pm!

Pitcher & Piano

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Welcoming you from day to night with a sophisticated escape suited for every occasion for the last 23 years, Pitcher & Piano is the perfect location to celebrate the weekend over bubbly brunch with a live DJ every Saturdays. Select any brunch dish with bottomless Prosecco, Bellini’s, Mimosas, Aperol Spritz or pints of Amstel. Have a boogie and a good time!

TN1 Bar & Kitchen

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Sharing is caring they say.  From Monday-Friday from 12:00pm-5:00pm, enjoy a sharing platter and bottomless prosecco at TN1 Bar and Kitchen on the bustling Monsoon Road. The family run restaurant offers a warm welcome, and perhaps, the best part is Dave, the very cute resident Bar dog.

Bill’s

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Have a sweet tooth? Eat all you can with bottomless pancakes from Monday to Friday at Bills. Feeling bubbly? Why not add on a bottomless prosecco. Saturday & Sunday bottomless Prosecco is available with any main or brunch dish. Bill’s is the perfect place for a special outing surrounded by sophisticated interior décor without breaking the bank.

Havet

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

Why not skip straight to lunch? From Friday to Sunday, Havet offer a bottomless lunch with unlimited Prosecco, Bellini’s, or Bloody Mary’s. Havet is a family run Turkish restaurant in the center of town just opposite the historic former Opera House. Taste the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean combined with spices and cooking techniques from the Middle East.

Town House

📍Royal Tunbridge Wells

The Town House brings a Latin twist to the classic bottomless brunch. From non-alcoholic to an array of cocktail options, accompanied by tapas, don’t miss out on the opportunity to sample and share new dishes from Monday to Saturday. A cool, sophisticated wine bar atmosphere awaits with a fully stocked wine cellar and chic gallery walls.

Want to host a bottomless brunch party? Town House has two rooms available for hire with a private bar area.

Please take care and do not drink and drive. There are many taxi companies available in the Tunbridge Wells area.

Farm to Table in the Garden of England, Kent

Are you staying in self-catered accommodation or with friends and family and fancy cooking up a fresh brunch? There is an array of farm shop with local produce all across the Tunbridge Wells area. After all, we are based in the Garden of England.

The list could go on as we have a multitude of places to eat and drink in Tunbridge Wells. Let us know which one you picked or if you have made your own discovery.

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