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TIPIS RESTAURANT
Thackeray ’ s is one of the county ’ s premier restaurants . Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells it is fine dining encapsulated , with an elegant restaurant that makes you feel at home and totally at ease in this upscale establishment . This isn ’ t your average pub lunch , this is a place to come on a special Sunday when you want to indulge . Try their exquisite roasted beef sirloin with an array of sides including beef dripping potatoes , crushed neeps , seasonal greens , onion , Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy ; or their roasted pork belly , with buttered kale , neeps , dripping roasties , roasted beets and apple sauce . Thanks to Thackeray ’ s head chef , Patrick Hill , the food is famous for being experimental and exceptional , so if you fancy something a little different for your Sunday lunch this is the place to experiment . Why not try their Cornish turbot , which comes with saffron poached Borlotti beans , miso glazed heritage carrots and coriander yogurt ; the rump of hogget with star anise puy lentils and sweetbread stuffed shallots ; or perhaps the pan-fried cod , with seafood agnolotti , cumin and tomato bisque , confit fennel and cherry tomatoes will tickle your taste buds . You can always add an extra Yorkshire pud or two and some roasties to sprinkle a little of the classics to your delicious alternative Sunday dinner .
www . thackerays-restaurant . co . uk thackeraysrestaurant
Critically acclaimed restaurant The Corner House Minster is the perfect location for a relaxed , rustic Sunday dinner , it ' s the kind of place you can spend hours leisurely enjoying all the delights this intimate location provides . After winning Kent Restaurant of the Year twice , it is no surprise that The Corner House prides itself on using the very best ingredients and making your experience as leisurely and memorable as possible . There is the option of enjoying 2 courses for £ 22 , or 3 for £ 26 , and with a restaurant like this , we would always recommend indulging a little and going with a three course meal ! The starters include options of crispy lamb croquette with anchovy mayonnaise and green sauce ; roasted winter squash soup with pumpkin seed and parsley pesto ; or if you want to share a nibble with your loved ones , why not opt for The Corner House sharing board . The meat lovers dream consists of pork scratchings , sausage rolls , chicken liver parfait and terrine . When it comes to mains , you could choose the confit pork belly , with apple sauce , pork scratchings , roasted potatoes , seasonal vegetables , cider jus ; or for something a little different , opt for the Stour Valley rabbit . Finish off with a treacle tart or some homemade ice cream and you ’ ll be raving about this dinner for months to come .
www . cornerhouserestaurants . co . uk thecornerhouseminster
Coming in as definitely the most unique dining spot on our list of great Sunday lunches is Tipis Restaurant , an eatery built within the canvas walls of a huge Tipi , set within The Gardens in Yalding . The rustic decor and strings of fairy lights are like something out of a fairy tale , making it one of the more romantic venue options on our list ; this is the place to bring your partner or the family for a very special Sunday dinner , your surroundings demand nothing less . Due to its location , Tipis uses many ingredients grown on site at The Gardens , and sources its meat from local suppliers making it an environmentally conscious option for your meal out . Of course Tipi ’ s offers your classic Sunday Roast options served with all the trimmings such as mouth watering roast sirloin , loin of pork and roast chicken , but it ' s the truly sumptuous sharing board that will have you salivating the most ! Opt for the mixed roast board to truly indulge .
www . tipisrestaurant . co . uk thegardensyalding
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