Description of The BeaconThe Beacon bar and restaurant is in Rusthall, near Tunbridge Wells, and has what must be some of the most fabulous views of any pub in England. You can sit outside in summer and gaze over the green hills of Kent, while enjoying anything from a bowl of home-made soup to a three-course meal. Start with goat's cheese, tomato and red onion bruschetta with red pepper hummus, then dig in to rump of lamb on a tomato and Bayonne ham Provençale vegetables, topped with crispy sweet potato shavings. Throw in the raspberry pannacotta and even the most Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells would be a happy chappy.
We had a good family meal at the Beacon, choice was broad and well presented. Only marred by an undercooked piece of roast pork and over cooked game strogonoff, but that still tasted nice. The chocolate torte was excellent , light and fluffy. Would return to eat if occasion arose.
anon reviewed The Beacon on 16/08/2008
The Beacon Rusthll. My only criticism was with Top Table. One hour befoe we were expected, the restaurant phoned to see if we were actually coming. Top Table had never confirmed!
Paul Dickens reviewed The Beacon on 31/10/2008
We really enjoyed our meal at the Beacon, Tunbridge Wells. The staff were very attentive and most helpful.They made us very welcome and we will certainly be going back.
DP reviewed The Beacon on 07/09/2008
Sunday lunch at The Beacon was ok. We in in there for a long lazy lunch so didn't mind that it took ages to place our order. Once our orders were placed however, the food came out in good time. I had the halibut which was a bit dry but otherwise ok. My partner had the roast pork (beef and lamb were finished) which was what you would expect. Pub had a nice local feel and as visitors we also felt welcome. View is fantastic from the outside deck.
JB reviewed The Beacon on 14/08/2008
The Beacon is a really nicely set pub. The view is spectacular as advertised, and the outside seating is a great place to enjoy a drink on a warm evening. My girlfriend and I sat inside for our meal, and the food was excellent, very tasty indeed! The only thing that let it down slightly was the fact that the bar area is open to the main restaurant room, and there was a rather large party in the bar who were a bit noisy. Ultimately though, we still had a great time. Recommended!
KT reviewed The Beacon on 11/05/2008
Amazing view - def recommend sitting outside in the sunshine looking at the amazing views of Kent.
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The Beacon Sample a la carte
Starters
Panfried calves liver & bacon salad with port & balsamic reduction £6.95 Layered pork & chicken liver terrine with homegrown grape & apple chutney £5.95 Local smoked fish platter with roquette & confit lemon vinaigrette £7.95 Crispy fried calamari with chilli pickled cucumber & passion fruit sauce £5.95
Other starters are available.
Main Courses
Chargrilled free range pork chop & belly with chive mash potato, stilton caramelised onion £13.95 Slow braised kentish lamb shoulder with toasted pinenut mash potato & redcurrant jus £14.75 Lemon baked wild seabass & tiger prawns with roquette & sundried tomatoes £17.95 Panfried fillet of brill with a king scallops, calamari & mussel casserole £15.95 Deep fried plaice battered in harveys ale served with handcut chips, salad & mushy peas £11.95 Penne pasta with wild mushrooms, french beans & a smoked applewood sauce £10.95
