insideKENT Magazine Issue 53 - August 2016 | Page 121

TOWNSPOTLIGHT
Tunbridge Wells cont.
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.
The Kentish Hare
The ethos behind the food at Bidborough’s the
Kentish Hare is that it needs to be simple,
delicious, and locally sourced. Perfect! And it is
– with dishes such as fried duck egg, adiondack
pancake, smoked ham and maple and mustard
seed, roast duck breast, creamed mash and
cherries and Kentish Hare salted chocolate
brownie with a milk sorbet, this is Kentish food
at its finest.

ANNUAL EVENTS

TOP SPOT

Jazz on the Pantiles // June-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.

The Pantiles – Tunbridge Wells’ lovely old
shopping area – offers boutique stores,
independent shops, specialist sellers, and all of
it is high quality and exquisite. Try out the gorgeous
cafés, or enjoy the art galleries. Allow yourself to
get lost in time.

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?

Mela // July
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.

© Chris Parker

© Mike Bartlett

© Mike Bartlett

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Dudley, Lord North, went on to
live a full and healthy life and died
at the age of 85 – almost unheard
of in the 17th century! Was his
longevity due to the waters of
Tunbridge Wells?