Best restaurant (or pub) in Tunbridge Wells for a birthday dinner for 2? It's my husband's birthday this week, and I'd really like to take him out somewhere a bit different that we have never been to before. Not top end pricey, but still with great food and good service. We like Thai/Indian food, gastro-pub type food and seafood in particular. Any recommendations please?

By ClaudiaTW at 08:20 on 10/05/11

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How about the Black Pig for pub grub, Sankeys for seafood and Junakhi for Indian?

If these are too obvious as choices, then you could try the Cochin Marine which would combine your love of curry and fish. I personally haven't tried it but it's on my wish-list and gets gets great reviews - see TW blogger Anke's write up here: http://tinyurl.com/dg6xm2

By Rebecca_H at 10:10 on 10/05/11
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Seafood = Sankeys, Mount Pleasant
Thai = Preedee, Camden Road.
Gastro = Black Pig
Indian = Cochin Marine, very different Indian as it's all seafood based. Very nice and the staff are lovely..

You can read all of my reviews here: http://tinyurl.com/ltpsml

By AnkeRTW at 10:23 on 10/05/11
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Everytime I've been to Hotel du Vin I've had a great time, food & service has been great and you can download a voucher on their website - 2 courses & bottle of wine for £35 for 2! or for something completely different...Himalayan Gurkha on Church Road, had a good time there a few yrs ago and always has good reviews

By Dazzle3009 at 10:41 on 10/05/11
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Casa Vecchia is good for seafood Med-style - big piled up plates of really fresh fish and shellfish, good wine list and friendly staff. Don't read any older reviews of this place on the Pantiles, as by all accounts it's miles better now than it was a year ago - according to popular opinion - and I agree!

Must try Cochin Marine too, sounds fab, and yes agree, Sankeys is always reliably brilliant.

By AbigailA at 11:41 on 11/05/11
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Wow thanks so much for all your replies! I have opted for the Cochin Marine, just because it sounds so perfect for my husband who loves something a bit unknown and quirky. We're going tomorrow night, and I can't wait! Will let you know what we think. Thanks again.

By ClaudiaTW at 12:19 on 12/05/11
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