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The Hand And Sceptre, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Hand And Sceptre

4.0
4
16 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
21 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 0RJ

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The Hand And Sceptre in Tunbridge Wells is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our chefs take pride in preparing fresh, delicious tasting food using the finest ingredients. Signature dishes include spit-roasted chicken with lemon & garlic confit, slow cooked pork belly with seared scallops, salmon supreme served with thyme-roasted butternut squash, and our home-made British beef burger. For a lighter bite, our spiralised carrot salad and Mediterranean mezze are both delectable, or for some sweet indulgence our melting golden chocolate bomb with caramel ice cream is sure to please!
You’ll also find a range of daily-changing specials and a carefully selected drinks list, including beautiful wines, ales and lagers, cocktails, and bubbles. So, whether it’s for a drink at the bar with family and friends, a special dining experience or a relaxed afternoon with great food – you can sit back and unwind, and

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 16 people are saying

The Hand And Sceptre reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

16 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food in the main was ok but a bit overpriced

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  2. Huge1

    Kent1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 3, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Only one poor waitress serving the whole lunch sitting. V slow service as a result. Chose two vegan dishes off the vegan menu. Tasty but tiny portions - not value for money at all. White wine served was not chilled at all. Second disappointing lunch there, so wont be returning

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  3. AmyL

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, just poor service waited over 20 minutes to be asked what we would like to order. On a couple occasions the server was walking away before we had finished speaking. Asked for a couple drinks and one we had to chase then find out they were out of stock and the other turned up different to what was ordered but the food was lush

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  4. Timothy

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food just not good enough to justify the prices. Rather over cooked on places, very salty in others.

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  5. PhilH

    Kent2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 21, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a last-minute booking and we got exactly the time we wanted, when we turned up we were immediately shown to our table and within minutes our order had been taken. Our meal turned up in a very reasonable time and was delicious

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  6. DavidS

    Kent33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 6, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was pretty good and well-presented. The service however was poor - part of the main course never came and the waitress blamed her colleagues. She agreed to take something off the bill as a consequence but didn’t, so I had to remind her. I didn’t leave any gratuity in the end.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 15, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Far from a memorable lunch and the Yorkshire puds need serious attention. Dry cardboard on a plate - not nice. Also almost total lack of green vegetables - disappointing.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 8, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and service were very good and provided a restaurant, rather than pub, atmosphere. There was quick response to our arrival and no delays of any kind. My reservation on this occasion was that it seemed that the cod in my batter (From the fish and chips I ordered) was overcooked, so that it was lacking in the usual firmness one would expect. I certainly intend to eat at the Hand and Sceptre again, however.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 10, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to this restaurant. The food is always amazing and there is a lovely atmosphere.

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  10. Excellentservice

    London22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clearly a little understaffed on our evening but the energy of the staff meant that this was not an issue. Well done the waitresses! Food good. Recommended.

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The Hand And Sceptre is rated 4 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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21 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 0RJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Wine
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