insideKENT Magazine Issue 43 - October 2015 | Page 120

TOWNSPOTLIGHT
tunbridge wells cont.

Spa Hotel

Calverley Grounds

Spa Hotel
When it comes to a wide range of
dining choices, Tunbridge Wells’
highly regarded Spa Hotel gives
you them all. The Chandelier
Restaurant offers classically based
modern British cuisine. If you prefer
a more relaxed dining experience,
the beautifully refurbished Zagatos
Bar & Brasserie is perfect. The
extensive Zagatos menu
incorporates the classic dishes from
the restaurant, plus sharing plates
and bar favourites. Brunch and
sandwiches are available in the
Lobby & Orangery, and The Spa
Hotel’s renowned Afternoon Teas
are served there daily.
Royal Wells Hotel
The elegant Royal Wells Hotel –
one time retreat of a young Princess
Victoria – offers the best of the
Garden of England’s sumptuous
fare, as well as some more exotic
dishes. A formal meal, a romantic
dining experience for two, a quick
pub lunch… it’s all available here.
Customers have the choice of using
the function suites, The Brasserie
Restaurant, the bar area, or the
adjoining Beau Nash pub.
Rendez-Vous
Generous portions, a great
atmosphere, and a fabulous
selection of good food and drink

be more Kentish?)? Held at the Nevill Cricket Ground – named by The
Independent as one of the best cricket grounds in the country – here you
can experience the Garden of England’s finest produce, whilst enjoying a
traditional game of cricket.

make this Tunbridge Wells based
brasserie an top spot for dining
when in the town. With dishes that
include slow roasted pork belly set
on a mustard seed mash with
braised red cabbage and red wine
gravy, and the superb RendezVous Burger (homemade beef
burger with fries set on toasted
sourdough with whole grain
mustard mayo and a salad garnish,
with a variety of extras available
too), it’s not hard to see why.

Mela // Jul
Mela’s aim is to celebrate diversity, and show the local community a variety
of music, visual arts, food, and dance. A lively, tasty (foods hail from India,
Bangladesh, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America) experience for all.

top spot
Dunloran Park has it all;
it’s a beautiful spot for a
walk, ideal for a bit of
boating, and with its
attractive lawns,
ornamental gardens, and
lovely café, a whole day
could be spent here
without any trouble at all.
Included within the
grounds are a boating
lake, children’s play area, Victoria Cross Grove, pond dipping, and the Royal
Tunbridge Wells Model Boat Club.

annual events
Jazz on the Pantiles // Jun-Sep
Jazz on the Pantiles is a popular
and well loved festival that takes
place in the town’s beautiful
bandstand, and has done for the
past 20 years. It lasts from June
until September, giving those long,
leisurely evenings on the Pantiles
an extra fun flare.
Unfest // May
This annual music and arts festival
is held every spring bank holiday,
and offers an eclectic mix of
performance, art, and music.

did you know?
The world’s first ever car show took place in Tunbridge Wells on 15th
October 1895. There were five vehicles in the show – one of which
belong to the mayor (David Salomons) who had organised it – and it
attracted several hundred visitors. As we approach the 120th anniversary
of this ground breaking event, it’s incredible to think back and imagine
just how unusual and exciting that would have been!

Cricket Festival // Jul
A full week of cricket, food, and
drink (all of it local) to experience –
what could be better (what could

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