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The Bistro at Salomons Estate, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Bistro at Salomons Estate

3.8
3.8
98 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Set amongst the glorious countryside, we’ve got all the finest and freshest ingredients right on our doorstep. It’s why our selected menus are varied, tasty and a little quirky. Join us for a relaxed and friendly dining experience with a difference.

Salomons Estate doing what we do best - don't miss out!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Afternoon Tea, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Wed 12:00–22:00 Bar Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01892 515152
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Salomons Pub & Dining Rooms can cater for Private Events and large Functions of 20 + Guests - please email reception@salomons-estate.com
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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a British tradition at Salomons Estate with our delicious afternoon tea, served in our main manor house, overlooking the beautiful grounds. Indulge in a variety of savoury treats and our delightful homemade scones served with Cornish clotted cream and preserves. Then conclude your experience by enjoying a selection of sweet delectable delights.
    Afternoon Tea photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    £30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a British tradition at Salomons Estate with our delicious afternoon tea, served in our main manor house, overlooking the beautiful grounds. Indulge in a variety of savoury treats and our delightful homemade scones served with Cornish clotted cream and preserves. Then conclude your experience by enjoying a selection of sweet delectable delights.
    Afternoon Tea photo
  • Christmas Day Lunch

    £49.50 - £99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Sit back, relax, and forget about the washing up as our banqueting team take care of Christmas lunch for you. Get stuffing with roast Turkey breast, and festive delights as you enjoy a three-course feast to enjoy with your nearest and dearest in the majestic setting of Salomons Estate. Tables are available from mid-day until 3.00pm and bookings cost £99 per adult and £49.50 per child (12 years and under).
    Christmas Day Lunch photo

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

98 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely starters and pudding but main course disappointing. I had roast beef but the Yorkshire puddings were overcooked and beef difficult to cut. I also prefer to add my own gravy as it smothered the plate. We hoped to add Salomon's to our shortlist for wedding venues but the food unfortunately did not have that extra special quality. However the staff were very good and helpful in letting us look at the wedding areas.
    The Bistro at Salomons EstateResponded on 10 September 2024
    Thank you for your recent feedback following your Sunday lunch with us. I’m sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your main course and the quality of your meal. I have discussed your comments with our Kitchen team and improvements will be made. I would like to invite you back for a complimentary afternoon tea and full tour of the Estate. If this is of interest, please let me know and I will be happy to arrange. Kind regards, Emma Martin Operations Manager

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    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This visit not as good as our previous 1st visit. We had afternoon tea for 4. We took 2 ladies as a treat. Their regular afternoon tea was really good - however our gluten free version was not equal to theirs. Our sandwiches were much smaller and with far less filling. The smoked salmon was hardly there. And sadly the bread was very dry. We've eaten many afternoon teas and there's no need for gf bread to be dried out these days. The scones were delicious. Thank you to the chef! And the little dessert cakes also delicious but whilst the regular afternoon tea had 3 dessert cakes our gluten free version had only 2 cakes. We thought this was a bit naughty because we paid no less and the menu didn't say less for us. I was told it was because we're gluten free. On our first visit to Salomons, which we hold as one of the best afternoon teas we've had, there was no difference between gluten free and regular afternoon tea. It was superb. The atmosphere was so wonderful. Sadly Salomons seems to have lost some of that energy which was there before.
    The Bistro at Salomons EstateResponded on 10 July 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for getting in touch and providing feedback on your recent visit. I’m sorry to hear that on this occasion, your experience didn’t match that of your previous Afternoon Tea. I have discussed your comments regarding the Gluten free Tea with our Kitchen team and expressed the importance of consistency with our offerings, regardless of dietary requirements. We will review the menu and ensure that changes are made going forwards. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and I hope we have the chance to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes, Emma Martin Operations Manager

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  3. RobinB

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food (Sunday roast lunch) was ok but could have been hotter.
    The Bistro at Salomons EstateResponded on 9 July 2024
    Dear Robin, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback has been shared with our kitchen team to help us enhance the experience for future guests. Despite not meeting your expectations on this occasion, we hope to welcome you back to Salomons Estate soon. Kind regards Emma Martin Operations Manager

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  4. JoSpicer

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a bridal afternoon tea for my daughter who is getting married there in a May. It was outstanding Thank you
    The Bistro at Salomons EstateResponded on 2 July 2024
    Dear Jo, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience when you visited us for afternoon tea. Your review will be shared with our teams, who will be thrilled to hear about your experience. We hope the wedding was a beautiful day with us too! Kind regards, Molly, Digital Marketing Manager

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  5. AJewell

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the nicest baby shower at Salomons, the food was delicious, the service was super and the staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you xx
    The Bistro at Salomons EstateResponded on 2 July 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted that you had such a great time celebrating your baby shower. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we’ll be sure to pass on your positive comments to the team which will undoubtedly brighten their day. We can't wait to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another visit soon. Kind regards, Molly, Digital Marketing Manager

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  6. Meg123

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was just ok. Probably wouldn’t go again. Booked afternoon tea for my mum’s birthday. We were shoved in the corner at a pretty unpleasant table. I asked if we could move and was told by the manager that the conservatory was full and we had to request it (no mention of this when booking). The food was ok, service was ok. Just generally pretty average. Couldn’t help but think we’d have been pretty off at gales.

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  7. TomA

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good, attentive and with spillages resolved with ease. I'm sure they used to have higher quality food and a wider selection. As Afternoon Tea it be nice to have a Tea to drink menu and a run through of the different plates.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunate miscommunication about the fact we were able to book for high tea whereas only Christmas lunch was being served. So we settled for just appetizer and desert which both were of moderate quality unfortunately. Staff friendly and helpful.

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  9. AlisonB

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty Afternoon Tea with good choice of teas. Had to ask for additional jam and cream for the scones but staff very attentive.

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  10. SamanthaC

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful surroundings, gorgeous food and great service.. all at a very good price. This is always feels like such a special venue to visit and the food is really top notch, cooked wonderfully and also stunningly presented. I am fussy with my roast dinners and this is perfect for Sunday lunch!

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bistro at Salomons Estate

Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0TG

Additional information

  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Wed 12:00–22:00 Bar Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Afternoon Tea, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Salomons Estate comprises of over 200 free parking spaces
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    01892 515152
  • Private party facilities
    Salomons Pub & Dining Rooms can cater for Private Events and large Functions of 20 + Guests - please email reception@salomons-estate.com
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