The Old Bank - Contemporary British Restaurant Westerham
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant old bank
Aggregated Reviews
4.7
166 reviews
Review Summary
The Old Bank is a Michelin-starred contemporary British restaurant, consistently praised for its fine dining experience and elegance. It is ideal for special occasions or a romantic evening, offering meticulously crafted tasting menus.
About 95% of diners commend the food as delicious, beautifully presented, and innovative. The 5 or 8-course tasting menus are central, with vegan and pescatarian diets well accommodated. Highlighted dishes include the soufflé, lamb, and unique whipped chicken skin butter.
Service is largely excellent, with around 90% of reviews noting friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff. However, 8% of guests reported issues such as inattentive service or feeling hungry after the meal, conflicting with the overall positive feedback.
The unique 'old bank' setting, featuring original fittings and a vault wine cellar, creates an elegant and welcoming atmosphere, appreciated by 85% of visitors. While offering good value for fine dining, occasional mentions of difficult parking or noise levels appear in 10% of reviews.
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4.7
Food
Tasting menus (5 or 8 courses), fresh, original, beautifully presented. Stellar vegan/pescatarian options, excellent wine flights. Occasional lack of a 'star dish,' some post-meal hunger concerns.
Location
Heart of Westerham Town, a local gem. Parking can be difficult, early arrival advised.
Service
Friendly, attentive, warm, knowledgeable, top-notch staff. Occasional reports of poor order taking, rude replies, or not the greatest service.
Value for Money
Generally reasonable and good value for fine dining, strong praise for wine list value. Some find it expensive, one instance of high cost and post-meal hunger.
Vibe
Elegant, crisp, cool setting with old bank features and wine cellar vault. Inviting, welcoming, cosy atmosphere; occasional noise.