South East Restaurant Guide

Occupying a Victorian country house built as the rural retreat for a certain Sir Walter Harris, Lord Lieutenant of London, the Beacon Bar & Restaurant looks out over some of the finest scenery in south-east England - and it's only a short drive from genteel Tunbridge Wells.

Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An exciting new venture from the team behind nearby Wallett's Court, the Bay Restaurant is the 'beating heart' of the White Cliffs Hotel in the centre of delightful St Margaret's at Cliffe.

High Street, Dover, Kent

La Tavernetta has been famous in Folkestone for more than 40 years and La Tavernetta remains a strong favourite with Folkestonians and visitors alike, viva La Tavernetta.

Leaside Court, Folkestone, Kent

Set up by former diplomat David Wyatt and his Thai wife, the Lime Leaf brings an authentic taste of Thailand to Basingstoke old town.

25 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Paul Noble's self-named restaurant occupies a stylishly refurbished townhouse in the historic Sussex town of Battle (the scene of a famous confrontation in 1066!).

17 High Street, Battle, Sussex

Located in the heart of the historic Old Town, Black Pearl brings 'gastronomy and good times' to Hastings. It's a flexible set up on two levels: you can soak up the informal, animated atmosphere of the ground-floor brasserie or enjoy something a touch more sophisticated in the upstairs restaurant.

9 George Street, Hastings, Sussex

Opened in 2004, the Everest Inn isn't a pub but a family-run neighbourhood restaurant specialising in Nepalese cuisine – with a supporting cast of well-known dishes from the traditional Indian curry house repertoire.

32 - 34 High Street, Hythe, Kent

Taking its name from the now fashionable 'sea vegetable', Samphire at Ham is situated adjacent to the family-run Blazing Donkey Hotel.

The Blazing Donkey Hotel, Sandwich, Kent

Opened in 1999 as part of the River Haven Hotel, this restaurant naturally benefits from glorious riverside views and is handily placed close to the ancient town of Rye.

The River Haven Hotel, Rye, Sussex

The Mulberry Tree is situated in the genteel Kentish village of Boughton Monchelsea, just 4 miles from Staplehurst and it now sets out its stall as a contemporary country restaurant and bar.

Hermitage Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent