
Saint Johns Yard
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.
Good to know
“Casual spot for burgers & British pub fare in a quirky, brick-accented space with a big beer garden.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention the exotic sally burger, the dutchman burger, hong kong sally burger and £10 burger deal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention the exotic sally burger, the dutchman burger, hong kong sally burger and £10 burger deal.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers dominate the conversation at Saint Johns Yard, with named picks like The Exotic Sally, The Dutchman, and the Hong Kong Sally (a seasoned chicken fillet with hoisin sauce) praised for hot, well-cooked fries and generous portions, several noting the Sunday ten pound burger deal. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as lively yet relaxing, with a large beer garden, a well-priced drinks selection, and a vintage room booked for private parties and a toddler's birthday, where an event manager was singled out as especially helpful. Staff draw mixed marks: most call the team friendly and accommodating, though one review found them merely functional rather than warm. One notable exception cuts against the grain entirely: a reviewer reports the burgers as flavourless and likely frozen, adding that their parents had the identical experience the week before. A large group booking also recalled plates arriving after the food, leaving some to eat burgers off platters before salad appeared.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers dominate the conversation at Saint Johns Yard, with named picks like The Exotic Sally, The Dutchman, and the Hong Kong Sally (a seasoned chicken fillet with hoisin sauce) praised for hot, well-cooked fries and generous portions, several noting the Sunday ten pound burger deal. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as lively yet relaxing, with a large beer garden, a well-priced drinks selection, and a vintage room booked for private parties and a toddler's birthday, where an event manager was singled out as especially helpful. Staff draw mixed marks: most call the team friendly and accommodating, though one review found them merely functional rather than warm. One notable exception cuts against the grain entirely: a reviewer reports the burgers as flavourless and likely frozen, adding that their parents had the identical experience the week before. A large group booking also recalled plates arriving after the food, leaving some to eat burgers off platters before salad appeared.
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 ☺️”
Location
Bars near Saint Johns Yard
- Black Horse Pembury4.69932.6 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
the carvery, sunday roast dinners, huge portion sizes
- Vauxhall Inn4.11,4382.9 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
small portions, slow food service, overcooked/undercooked food
- The Poacher and Partridge4.52,2894.3 miWheelchair accessible
fresh pizza oven pizzas, botanical garden shacks, vegan sticky toffee pudding
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns Yard | 4.6975 | — | — | the exotic sally burger, the dutchman burger, hong kong sally burger |
| Black Horse PemburyReservations · Good for kids | 4.6993 | 2.6 mi | £20–30 | the carvery, sunday roast dinners, huge portion sizes |
| Vauxhall InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,438 | 2.9 mi | £20–30 | small portions, slow food service, overcooked/undercooked food |
| The Poacher and PartridgeWheelchair accessible | 4.52,289 | 4.3 mi | — | fresh pizza oven pizzas, botanical garden shacks, vegan sticky toffee pudding |
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