
Saint Johns Yard
“Casual spot for burgers & British pub fare in a quirky, brick-accented space with a big beer garden.”
Advertisements
Quick info
About Saint Johns Yard
On St John's Rd in Tunbridge Wells, Saint Johns Yard is a pub serving burgers and British pub fare in a brick-accented room with banquette sofas, chairs and tables, and high stools. The menu centers on named burgers, including The Exotic Sally, The Dutchman, and the Hong Kong Sally with hoisin sauce on a seasoned chicken fillet, each served with fries, mayo, and ketchup, and extra sauces such as buffalo available on the side. Drinks are ordered directly at the bar, and the space is walk-in, though tables can also be booked online. A large garden provides outside seating, and a private vintage room is set aside for parties and events. Free parking is available across the road at certain times.
Advertisements
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention signature burgers, hot salty fries, private event hosting and beer selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention signature burgers, hot salty fries, private event hosting and beer selection.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food in here is amazing value , burgers £10 each includes fries and sauces , great atmosphere with nice selection of beers.”
- Google user
“Having booked an outside space for 23 people of varying ages for a family gathering, this casual venue was perfect. The food was delicious and the friendly staff could not have been more helpful. If I had one criticism it is that the the plates arrived after the burgers and several of our party and dived straight in for the burgers which were served on large platters. The salad was served after most people had finished eating! However, it’s not easy serving that many people at once and the food was piping hot and went down very well despite the lack of plates. Amber was a great help when making the booking and I would highly recommend this place to anyone whether you are a couple or a large group!”
- Google user
“Lovely atmosphere busy but I still felt it was calm and relaxing. We waited only a short while for our food . Such generous portions we couldn't eat it all . It tasted amazing and we have decided we will eat there regularly. I arrived first and felt confident enough to approach the bar to order myself a drink. Large garden area as well as a well presented indoor area with good space between tables. We booked a table online which was incredibly easy to do. Fantastic staff who served with a smile . I definately recommend eating there or just meeting for a drink. Free parking across the road at certain times is also helpful . Sundays the burgers are £10”
- Google user
“Staff is great but my god these are EASILY the worst burgers we’ve ever had. Not even exaggerating. Flavourless , most likely frozen beef. Wasn’t even a fluke because my parents went the week prior and we didn’t know until we talked about later, and they amass the same experience. I just do not understand how a predominantly burger focused menu could miss so badly on their specialty.”
- Google user
“We had the PERFECT time. It was my husband’s birthday - he’s a huge burger aficionado - and we were with the kids. The burgers were insanely good, the staff were awesome and went above & beyond. As you can see from the photo! Yes, I asked them to stuff candles in a burger. Best night. Thank you so much ☺️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Burgers are what reviewers return for, with the chicken options named most often: one diner praised The Exotic Sally and The Dutchman, with sweet, sticky bacon and hot, salty fries, while another picked the Hong Kong Sally, a seasoned chicken fillet with hoisin sauce. Close behind is the lively atmosphere, with a big garden, plenty of seating and a good beer selection that one pair of diners worked through from Cruz Campo to Moretti. Several describe friendly staff and generous portions. Groups and celebrations feature repeatedly, including a large family gathering, a toddler's birthday party and a team Christmas party in the vintage room, with the events manager singled out as helpful. One reviewer, though, called the burgers the worst they had ever had, describing them as flavourless with beef that seemed frozen, and said their parents had the same experience the week before. Another found the staff merely okay rather than friendly. A birthday diner who asked for candles stuck into a burger saw the staff go along with it.
Location
Bars near Saint Johns Yard
- The Glasshouse4.3780.4 mi
crème brûlée old fashioned, french martini, window seats with view
- Opera House4.13,0170.6 miWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
former opera house building, ornate ceiling and architecture, alfredo pasta with chicken
- The Ragged Trousers4.54441.1 mi
lamb shoulder flatbread, beef tartare hash brown, sunday roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns Yard | 4.6975 | — | signature burgers, hot salty fries, private event hosting |
| The Glasshouse | 4.378 | 0.4 mi | crème brûlée old fashioned, french martini, window seats with view |
| Opera HouseWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.13,017 | 0.6 mi | former opera house building, ornate ceiling and architecture, alfredo pasta with chicken |
| The Ragged Trousers | 4.5444 | 1.1 mi | lamb shoulder flatbread, beef tartare hash brown, sunday roast |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Bars nearby
2.6 miThe Hare
2.6 miBlack Horse Pembury
2.9 miVauxhall Inn
3.3 miThe Nevill Crest & Gun
4 miThe Ivy House Tonbridge
4.3 miThe Poacher and Partridge
5 miThe Poet at Matfield
5.5 miCarpenter's Arms
More to explore in Tunbridge Wells

7 places
Bars in Tunbridge Wells
Photo: The Hare · 4.5 · 1,122 Google reviews
See all 7 bars in Tunbridge Wells