First time here whilst visiting Tunbridge Wells, it was the nicer pubs on the high street that we compared.
For Sunday lunch we arrived early to get space for traditional roast - good thing too, as within 20mins the restaurant was packed. Recommend the pork belly roast if you're not a fan of beef. The roast portion size was smaller than what we're used to but it did not disappoint, there was just enough space for a shared dessert.
Staff were lovely, tried their best to stay attentive even though it looked like they were short staffed, at least in our section. They worked really fast and kept all tables clean and tidy, hats off to them.
The decor was main reason for choosing this spot, we spotted the beautiful furniture from outside, made it very cosy. We couldn't hear any background music but it helped keep it relaxed and quiet.
Overall,
☆ Service: 4/5
☆ Food: 3/5
☆ Hygiene: 4/5
☆ Ambience: 3.5/5
☆ Decor: 5/5
Best Sunday Roast in Tunbridge Wells I have had so far!
Tunbridge Wells has a lot on offer for Sunday roasts and I am working my way through them.
The chicken although a little dry was excused due to the gravy being scrumptious. Good portion size and selection of veg which is sometimes a disappointment, but these guys nailed it.
Service was ok, our waitress was lovely but it seemed under staffed.
Atmosphere was calm and chilled for a Sunday and kid friendly.
We had a very nice meal here over the weekend, we have never been here before. The staff are very friendly and helpful , it was nice to see some very well-behaved dogs that are allowed in the area we had our meal
We stopped after a long walk. Staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is cosy and stylish with lots of natural light. Food was pub food. We had the fish and chips and burger. The burger was a bit too close to a fast food for my liking. Dog friendly. Will be back.
Place looks amazing , really nice atmosphere.
But the most important food is really good flavour as well as presentation.
Good service nothing was to much to ask .
Definitely we will visit again ☺️
Served by Henry C, charming, helpful and friendly guy. One dessert was late arriving and he was quick to notice and came to explain. Lucy P also waited on our table and was warm friendly and polite, both are brilliant front of house staff.
The food was amazing and so tasty. Highly recommend the roast dinner, just add apple sauce to the pork and you have nailed it.
Even though the dining area is large, it had a friendly atmosphere and not too noisy.
First time visiting this pub/restaurant for a Sunday roast,
When we arrived the place was very busy but we managed to find a table with the help of a member of staff, it’s worth mentioning we didn’t book.
We order two roast dinners one beef and one lamb, the lamb was recommended by our waiter,
Both dinners where tasty 😋 and if I was to say issue it was the portion sizes , I’m not a big eater but I did think these where a little small considering the cost,
The staff where friendly and the service very good . Overall I would come back, well done the white bear !
This pub ticked all our boxes after a dog walk. The main one being dog friendly (offering treats and water as well as allowing our pooch indoors). It is a bright interior however still feels very warm and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. The food was nice, but the burger “extras” were very synthetic, and the triple fried chips were very very greasy (although this could be because the fish was placed on top). The burger looked quite sad on the plate and could have done with a side salad. Prices on the steep side for what’s on offer.
Wonderful post work Thursday night dinner with friends. Extremely attentive and personal service, with honest feedback on what was the best to order off the menu. Nice vibe and food was great. Would visit again. Top picks were the fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding.
The White Bear is a stylish Young's pub in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and its food menu has something to offer everyone.
Overall, I've impressed with the food at the White Bear. The dishes are well-prepared and made with fresh, good-quality ingredients. The menu is also varied, so there's something to suit everyone's taste.
A meal which was fine. The fish needed more seasoning. Wine was well priced for what we had. Music volume was good for a pub on a Friday night to enjoy a dinner with friends (when you reach that age).
I had a great dining experience, I visited on the 3/7/23. It was quiet when me and my friend arrived, which made for a nice relaxed atmosphere. The general decor of the establishment is nice, a mix of traditional and.modern touches throughout. The staff were friendly, attentive and well mannered. Both myself and my friend had the soup to start and the Game and Celeriac pie for the main course, both dishes were delicious. However, particularly the main course, the pie was one of the best I have ever eaten, the mash potato was well done, but the creamed cabbage was the star of the dish. It was creamy, light and exquisite. Overall I was very pleased and would highly recommend.
We were blown away by the variety and the thought put into curating an impressive menu 🍖 we were practically spoiled for choice and found it hard to settle on what to eat, since everything sounded so good! 👌🏽
Loved the interior design of the pub too, staff were attentive, proactive and gave great recommendations. 👍🏽
We'll definitely come back!
What a hidden gem, we arrived before they had started service, but they didn't mind us sitting on the beautiful swing in the sunshine. The staff were amazing, attentive and friendly and looked after our table throughout our stay. The food was a little slow to come out but when it did it was worth the wait. The lamb scotch eggs were the best scotch eggs I've ever had! Can't wait to come back and would highly recommend.
What a great place. Really good service and fantastic food. Only negative was paying. Service charge is already added to the bill, 12.5%, but happy to pay. When given the card machine it was asking for a tip to be added. Got the impression this wasn’t a mistake.
Pros: Fantastic food, especially the Sunday roast, beautiful outside terrace area, great atmosphere. Cons: Poor service (staff unaware of menu, food missing from order, being completely ignored when trying to order drinks at the bar).
What a change from the past, very good decoration and huge investment in rolling roof out the back. The food is very expensive to my mind, but what you get does justify the cost. My steak was perfectly cooked, and for me I genuinely mean it - perfect. Best I've have had in at least 5 years, though it's worth noting in the past it hadn't cost this much. I guess prices have gone up, because everything else has.
The staff was helpful and friendly, though some appeared to have been in the job for a brief amount of time and not gotten into the swing of it.
All in all, well worth the visit and fully deserves 5 stars and no less.
P.S. I never normally take photos of my food, but this time it needed doing.
The service is well above and beyond. Thank you so much. Its our first time at White Bear and the experience is amazing ❤️worth the visit. The food are fantastic 👍, staff are very approachable very attentive to details and kind. We will definitely be back.
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