A person holding a glass of white wine and a spoon with green oil, preparing a dish at a wooden table with candles and various dishes.

BOOK A TABLE

The Beacon is a beautifully restored Arts & Crafts house with eight elegant bedrooms and dining split across two charming spaces. Downstairs, the Garden Bar overlooks sweeping views of Tunbridge Wells, while upstairs The Hearth offers a cosy setting by the fire. Led by Head Chef Nathan Littlefield, our menu celebrates the finest local ingredients, crafted into unforgettable dishes.

MONDAY - SATURDAY


HOUSE MENU

Monday & Tuesday 12pm – 8pm

Wednesday-Saturday 12-5pm

In the Garden Bar

On busier days, also served in the Hearth Dining Room.

BREAKFAST

Served daily 8:30am – 11am

In the Garden Bar

DINNER MENU

Wednesday-Saturday 6pm – 9pm

In the Hearth Dining Room

Afternoon tea

Wednesday-Friday 1pm – 4pm

SUNDAY


Sunday Lunch

Sundays 12pm-4pm

In the Garden Bar & Hearth Dining Room

BOOK A TABLE

Please note tables are allocated on the day.

Some areas of the building are only accessible via stairs so please do let us know of any mobility requirements and we will be more than happy to accommodate accordingly.

Well behaved dogs are always welcome.

Afternoon Tea

Served 1pm-4pm
Wednesdays - Fridays

Experience refined rustic charm with afternoon tea at The Beacon, set in 17 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking Happy Valley in Tunbridge Wells. Once a 19th-century pleasure garden and later a historic Arts & Crafts home, The Beacon has a rich past from welcoming visitors seeking tea and tranquility to offering refuge during wartime. Today, it remains a warm and elegant retreat where history, countryside views, and tradition come together for a truly memorable afternoon.

  • Afternoon Tea for £45 per person (excluding service charge)

    +£10pp supplement for a glass of Rathfinny Classic Cuvee

Assorted sandwiches on a wooden tiered serving tray, a pink frothy beverage garnished with dried rose petals, a floral-patterned plate, and other drinks and dishes on a wooden table.