The Best Restaurants in Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

This was a first-time visit for us to Kypseli, and it definitely won't be our last! We were a party of nine, celebrating my Mum & Dad's Emerald wedding anniversary. Everything about the experience from the moment I first contacted Kypseli to make the arrangements was perfect. The food was delicious & very authentic, and the atmosphere and attention to detail were second to none. The staff were super friendly and took care of us all wonderfully and made it very special for my Mum & Dad. Thank you for a fantastic evening. We can't wait to come back!

My friend and I went for a meal at Kypseli on Friday evening and it was fantastic, as always. I often eat at Kypseli either in the restaurant or via takeaway and I am always blown away by the quality of the food and Friday evening was no exception. It is always a pleasure to eat with friends here as I know full well that we are going to have a fantastic experience, with great atmosphere, friendly staff and really lovely chilled family vibes. Another great job all! I look forward to eating here again soon 😃

What can I say, just lovely! Fantastic service, fabulous food. Started with dips which were lovely, continued with linguini prawns and pork stew. Puddings of a traditional cheesecake type dish with Shredded almonds ... kefka I think. Wonderful. Great atmosphere out the back with blankets and heaters! Definitely go again! Thank you?

A little piece of Greece in Cranbrook! Great atmosphere, delicious food, impeccable service at great prices. I don’t like tzatziki and asked to not have it with my souvlaki, it was kindly replaced with a delicious hummus without even having to ask which was lovely. It clearly shows how much they care about customer satisfaction. We’ll certainly be back soon ❤️🇬🇷

Lovely character pub on the High Street. Has a great choice of ales, changing regularly. We had the Larkins traditional and it was excellent

This is a drinkers pub, you come here to drink fine beer from different breweries. All stored and served just right. The bar is tiny with a selection of seating, but a real buzz to get place.

Great local micropub. Excellent range of local ales and ciders. Lovely staff. Friendly punters. Couldn't ask for more.

Lovely to see such a heart for traditional ale in a traditional Kentish town in the heart of walking country. Beer was all from local areas, great range and in tip top condition. Friendly service and local atmosphere. Easy 5 stars.

We went strawberry picking locally and I found this gem on Google. The staff were very friendly and the menu was great for a lunch spot. The restaurant was very clean also. We'll definitely be back.

A fantastic cup of coffee at this new cafe with a great vibe. My food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious-you must try the Parmesan truffle chips! Very comfy seats. A great selection of cakes. Helpful staff . Well worth a visit , what more could you want?

What a lovely little bistro in the heart of Kent. Welcoming staff and great food. My daughter and I had dinner there the other night and we will be heading back there on our next trip to Cranbrook.

We met friends for lunch here today and it didn’t disappoint. The food was presented so beautifully and tasted great! Love the atmosphere and the Christmas window display!

I've read a couple of bad reviews about this place and fortunately many others very positive. My personal experience has been very positive indeed: sat down for a coffee, relaxing atmosphere and lovely, available staff. I need to say coffee quality is above average (Illy coffee is advertised) and cost was as expected for being in the main Cranbrook strip. Oh, and they accept dogs, which is a strong additional 'plus' for coming again.

I visited this really lovely little cafe with a friend today, it is a bit hidden, but really is a hidden gem. The ladies working in there today (maybe owner(s)) were really friendly and fun. The food was fresh and delicious. We were made to feel very welcome and both said we would definitely like to visit again! Highly recommended.

Love this place, it's a little gem. Lovely home cooked food. The staff are welcoming, lovely, chatty and friendly. My new place to go to with my mum. We love it.

It's just fantastic. It's pricey, but you get what you pay for. I had the beef, which was fantastic. All the vegetables are grown there and most of the food and drink are locally sourced. The staff attention was perfect, and they couldn't do enough. Walk around the shop and gardens after you have eaten. BTW the food is served outside in the summer, and there are no heaters, but they do have blankets if you ask. Go for special occasions!

The starter pickles were really good, the drinks were amazing I had the shrub (twice). the main veg course could have been a little more interesting/varied needed an extra bit. The dessert quince merge was very tasty. It’s a very pretty place and the decor is beautiful, although there was heating and blankets it was a very cold evening, so I was a little cold. I would definitely go again though, definitely in the summer and maybe in the winter on not such a cold night. The staff are excellent!

Stunning setting, beautifully lit. Carnation house was lovely and warm under the heaters despite the chilly evening. Attentive and friendly service. Prompt serving of food and advice given on the menu. Food was absolutely amazing, personally I had the beetroot starter and the bavette as a main. The bavette was cooked perfectly and worked brilliantly with the pumpkin puree. Portions were more than ample and we felt that the pricing was bang on. All in all, we will definitely be returning, introducing more people to Water Lane and spreading the word!

Fabulous lunch. Super tasty food, drinks from an excellent yet short list were spot-on, and very helpful cheery staff made it a great experience. All in a converted greenhouse, well worth the visit

Surprise 60th Birthday celebration for me. All I can say is that Jumeria made it just that little bit more special. The staff were very attentive and friendly and made all of us feel so very welcome. The ambience and atmosphere is excellent but the food... Wow, absolutely incredible. Such a fantastic choice and every dish we ordered (and there were lots) was cooked to perfection. Can't thank the management and staff enough and can now see exactly why they won a recent award.

Probably the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to overall. Very impressed with the food but the service was really impressive too, the food was really built up by an excellent waiter and it set the stage so to speak (got my hopes up). Really you pay for more than food again the service was great and the food is next level I only gave the atmosphere a 4 as when I went there was a very loud group so it was lowered a star. If your in the area or passing through I’d recommend greatly I don’t really do many reviews at all but this is hands down one of if not the best restaurant I’ve been to.

Jumeira Indian Restaurant in Cranbrook was the perfect end to our festival night! The lamb korma was incredibly delicious, full of rich flavours. Despite it being late at night when we wondered in, they were so accommodating and made sure we had a fantastic meal. Great food, warm service, and a lovely way to wrap up the evening. Highly recommend.

I was made to feel very welcome working in this pub today. Great selection of beers and a lovely garden too. They have their own local wine which regrettably I forgot to try!

We were a party of 10 attending a wedding next door at St George's Church. They're 2 mins walk apart so super-convenient location. We booked the Lower Bar and Secret Garden to keep us separate from another large wedding party at The Bull! Beforehand we ordered sandwiches for 10 but in the end, extra family turned up, and numbers were doubled. Miraculously everyone who came had at least one sandwich, like the feeding of the 5000!! Lucy and the team were extremely helpful and accommodating, drinks were ordered on a tab so everything ran smoothly. The idyllic rose-scented Secret Garden accommodated us all. We had a fantastic time before the rest of the wedding festivities. Would strongly recommend The Bull in Benenden.

Visiting Benenden Hospital went here for lunch. It was recommended and lived up to its recommendation. Nice ambiance efficient staff, good food. Just a little problem with the doors open, it wasn't a particularly warm day,

Great night, great staff, wonderful curry and rock night. lovely venue. We were proper looked after and entertained. cant wait to return.

Great food, really good service. Quite pricey but not excessive. Had the squash and blue cheese starter which was really delicious, the chicken kebab main which was really fun, and the grilled veggies were perfect. The crumble dessert was good, but needed more actual crumble. Also one minor criticism, the electric vehicle charger out front is brilliant...if it works, which it didn't.

A really great old pub to visit and eat, excellent Sunday roast and plenty of choice of meals from a varied menu including pizza cooked fresh in a huge indoor pizza oven. A lovely old building updated to a very high standard. Recommended 👍

Fantastic venue for food. Staff all very helpful and polite. Food was fantastic, couldn't fault what we had at all. Service was very fast, though it was quiet when we went (a Monday lunch time). Would love to visit again on pizza night, as they have an open area for the chefs to prep and cook them in the pizza oven. Sufficient parking at both the front and rear of the restaurant.

Wow 🥰 quaint local pub atmosphere but the food is insanely good !! Really friendly helpful and attentive staff catering to your every need. Really helpful & informative to accomodating dietary requirements too, wonderful visit amazing food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Went for a birthday lunch today and really enjoyed everything about the Milk House. Great choice on the menu, the food was excellent, the service team were really helpful and enthusiastic, the atmosphere in the restaurant was nice without being loud, and it was full. Great place to visit. Thank you.

We come here every year for at least two lunches when we rent a holiday home nearby - it’s such a hit with all of us - fabulous pizzas and a great menu. The staff were absolutely fantastic at supporting us when we unexpectedly brought our profoundly autistic son due to his carer’s car breaking down! Couldn’t have been more helpful and supportive and this is MUCH appreciated xx

We visited the Milk House for a meal. My friend had a chicken burger. ( I think it was described as) and chips. I had the vegan curry. My friend said hers had 3 chicken fillets in. Very good and plenty of chips. My vegan curry was served with cauliflower rice, nan and raita and it tasted lovely. I think the curry was a little small for the money, but the quality made up for it. Very generous menu with lots of choice for everyone. Also fresh pizzas being served outside which looked delicious.lovely garden and views outside. Play area for kids. Marquee outside indicating they have special events at times. Toilets were beautifully clean, a pleasure to use. I can't comment on the rooms as we were only visiting for food. However based on the standard of everything else I believe they will be lovely. I would definitely recommend this pub.

Good central location. Friendly Cheerful staff who made us feel very welcome. Lovely historical building with plenty of history. Large selection of food and drink, good value for money. Will definitely come back!

Have only visited The George as a pub/restaurant but every single time I am so impressed; firstly by how genuinely friendly and welcoming the service is, and secondly by how incredible the food's always been. My partner and I are vegetarians and it's hard to come by great veggie pub grub, but from their Sunday roast to the mushroom pithivier I recently had and their vegan burger, every meal has been so satisfying and full of flavour. I know it sounds like I've been asked to write this 😆 but I genuinely have no personal attachment to the place except that I'm just so thrilled to see a place (especially in such a rural location) really take vegetarian options seriously - we really appreciate it, please keep coming up with inventive veggie and plant-based options!

The George Hotel has delivered one of the most exceptional evenings of my life. I turned up, not expecting too much. And that’s when I met him. The blonde barman with the curly hair. I think his name is Ted or something. This man did things I never thought possible. He was kind, attentive, and very funny. He knew the menu off by heart, and by price. He recommended me the perfect beer (Spitfire lager) and linguine. I will definitely be coming back, if anything just to see this man again.