Opera House

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Awful food, burger and chips were thrown together. One burger was extremely rare. Service time was extremely slow. 25 minutes for drinks to arrive, food arrived 3 minutes before the drinks. Most of the chicken options were unavailable , chicken strips, katsu curry etc”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 weeks ago

  “It's a classic "spoons" set in an absolutely beautiful building, if you visit dont forget to look up at the ceiling it's amazing. Set in an old opera house you are surrounded by a lot of historic looking items. Today was not that busy but my food took 20 minutes to get to my table which is a shame but the member of staff that served us was polite and apologetic for the wait. The place was mostly spotless except the men's toilet which could do with a little clean but was not horrendous. It's a couple minutes walk from the station. Overall definitely worth a look.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “I enjoyed my last night here in Tunbridge Wells dining at this unique pub that’s also a former (and current February only) opera house ! So you find a table, you scan the barcode to see the menu, or there’s menu on each table; you order at the front and tell them the table number, you pay, and a waiter brings you the food. I had the salted caramel sticky pudding with vanilla ice cream , which was only ok. The coffee doesn’t matter if it’s latte or flat white, all free refill. Lots food options.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Another Spoons building with an interesting past. Located in the former opera house, this interior of this pub is quite something. The downstairs area is where all the pub seating is. Upstairs, the stalls and boxes have been retained and, for certain events) you can watch the big screen from a seat in the stalls. Food is obviously your normal standard fare. Definitely worth a visit if your in Tunbridge Wells just to see the building”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Really wonderful, hardworking staff here. One of the real ales was a bit end of the barrel and was replaced with good grace. One of the best Spoons in the country.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “A great location in a well preserved Opera house. Good atmosphere and inexpensive drinks.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “A great opera house interior. Absolutely beautiful. Saw the brass man polishing the hand rails. Breakfast was ok. Usual Werherspoons stand but good value.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “One of the most memorable Spoons. I take all my friends and visitors here, and they are all amazed by the architecture. The food and drink are always up to their excellent standards.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “This place has really gone downhill. I came here May last year and had a lovely visit so thought I’d come again. What a mistake. I got chatting to a “local” at the bar who said there had been a change in staff and not for the better. Management are rude and could not care less. Staff wander around aimlessly with no sense of care or customer service. We walked in during a relatively quiet period and the tables were piled with plates and no one with any urgency to clear them. Tables were sticky and when we asked a staff member to clear and wipe a table for us they had a “not my problem” attitude. The food and drink are exactly what you would expect from a spoons and the building really is beautiful. It is just a shame about the staff, they truly do make or break an experience. Last year the staff couldn’t do enough for us, there were two females (managers or supervisors) on the floor running around keeping things clean and the bar staff were phenomenal, friendly helpful and made it so enjoyable. Nothing like it this visit, Disappointed to say the least.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Hands down the most gorgeous Spoons I've ever been to (and I've been to lots) It's absolutely stunning and feels really special. Totally love the Opera House history and so glad they preserved as much of it as they have. The Alfredo pasta with added chicken and maple bacon was so good. And my daughter loves the Ramen Bowl. Can't fault the food, service or atmosphere”