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The Black Pig Pub and Dining Room

3.9
3.9
208 Reviews
£25 and under
British
18 Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RZ

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
We are a Classic British Gastro pub serving local beer & seasonal food all of known provenance. The best ingredients cooked simply and well and served in a stylish yet relaxed environment. Fresh bread baked twice a day every day, crispy beer battered cod from sustainable stocks, rare-breed local hams, artisan cheeses from 10 miles away & organic veg. Whether you want a pie & a pint of local bitter or 3 courses and a bottle of Claret we can do both. Large parties are accommodated & children welcome when dinning.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday 12:00PM - 2:30PM Sunday 12:00PM - 9.00PM Dinner: Monday - Friday 7:00PM - 9:30PM Saturday 18:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Dyer
  • Private party facilities
    Large group facility available for up to 100 guests.

What 208 people are saying

The Black Pig Pub and Dining Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 1.8Value

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208 Reviews
  1. Jerry

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on 10 April 2019

    1. Overall 5
    In my opinion the Black Pig is everything the Ivy is not .. top class food, relaxed and excellent value

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  2. AMREVIEW

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 September 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food / ambience. Would go back again soon Desert was exceptional

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  3. Stormrat

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 August 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    When we discovered the place we'd been aiming for was temporarily closed we had to quickly find somewhere else to eat. This was an unlikely looking place for such good food. The starters and mains were well thought out and expertly cooked. Also the staff clearly cared about our meal and experience. The desserts were a bit disappointing but that can be forgiven due to the high quality of the rest of the food we'd eaten so we didn't mention it to the waitress. I would happily eat here again.

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  4. M1THS

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 August 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    fairly average pub food - certainly not as good as the PR

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  5. IANB

    Kent1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 25 July 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our experience was very disappointing. The main pork dish was very salty & the rice pudding dessert was stodgy & tasteless (it reminded me of school dinners!). The quality and quantity did not equate to what we paid. Since the restaurant was almost empty it's difficult to comment on the ambience. The staff were friendly & efficient. Overall, not worth what we paid.

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  6. tonyg

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 July 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply put, a nice gastro pub - nice food, excellent service nice wine list. What else would you need?

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  7. nigelj

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 July 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    great meal will continue to go back enjoyed the variety and quality

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  8. John

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 July 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cookery and great value, with a really interesting menu.

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  9. TTTT

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a commitment to local, seasonal and organic ingredients, you would expect the chefs to make the most of them. And they do. The salad with gooseberries and the risotto with rhubarb were beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. The service was attentive and friendly. The cost was surprisingly low given the quality of food and service. I'd recommend a visit.

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  10. CarolyneK

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 July 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a fabulous meal on Friday evening - always nice to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine before starting your meal. Would definitely recommend the Scotch Egg starter, its an absolute must and delicious! Felt the restaurant was quite quiet for a Friday night so ambience not as good as previous visits but it was a lovely evening and you can always count on the food being a high quality. Definitely recommend.

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The Black Pig Pub and Dining Room is rated 3.9 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Kent
  4. Tunbridge Wells
  5. Tunbridge Wells

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18 Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RZ

Additional information

  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday 12:00PM - 2:30PM Sunday 12:00PM - 9.00PM Dinner: Monday - Friday 7:00PM - 9:30PM Saturday 18:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Car park 1 minute walk
  • Public transit
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Dyer
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Wine
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