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