RestaurantsKentWesterhamTN16
8 Market Square, Westerham, TN16 1AW

survey result

Summary

£100
£££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The clue is in the name of Adam & Emma Turley’s smart operation on the high street, where a “high standard of cooking is delivered unfussily and calmly”. There’s a wide range of menus, from a weekday à la carte option to five-course and eight-course tasting options for £75 and £105 per person respectively (both with vegan alternatives).

Summary

£98
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Adam & Emma Turley’s converted bank in this Kent town just beyond the M25 wins high ratings all-round: “a cool place”, with “wonderful food and very good wine”, plus “a lovely engaging front of house crew”: “highly recommended”. There’s a five-course tasting menu for £75 per person, or go the whole hog and have the eight-course version for £105 per person.

Summary

£86
 ££££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Lucky to have this place as a local!” – Adam Turley’s “lovely” and descriptively named venture is complemented for its “friendly service” and his “absolutely delicious” cuisine, which can be enjoyed à la carte (two courses are £55 per person) or in an 8-course tasting menu format (for £90 per person).

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Owner's description

The Old Bank Restaurant in Westerham is the culmination of Chef Adam Turley’s life-long passion for food, love for fresh, seasonal and regional ingredients, combined with a rich family history to create a relaxed and elegant dining experience.
Offering contemporary, seasonal British cuisine, influenced by French techniques, The Old Bank uses the best quality ingredients locally available.

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch   £45.00
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 105.00 Always available 8
Menu2 75.00 Always available 5

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£17.00 £18.00 £19.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
No dress code
30

The chef

Chef Adam Turley has always believed that truly knowing and understanding his ingredients, knowing what’s in season then sourcing the best quality available, is vital for him to create the food he loves. He also believes in sharing this knowledge with his team, taking his junior chefs to see ingredients at their source and learning how they’re grown, farmed and nurtured.
Adam's passion for food began growing up in his parents’ pubs around the Sevenoaks area. After attending Westminster College in London he took a position at the Wentworth Golf Club. He spent three years there working under Mark Flannagan (now Executive Chef at Buckingham Palace for Her Majesty the Queen) He then moved to The Waterside Inn, Bray, a 3 Michelin Star restaurant. Where he was mentored by the world wide acclaimed chefs Michel Roux Senior and his son Alain.
He then spent 10 years as Head Chef at Bluebells Restaurant in Sunningdale, claiming numerous accolades and awards before opening The Old Bank in November 2018.

The Old Bank Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Old Bank Restaurant in TN16, Westerham by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Old Bank restaurant.
Matthew C
So lucky to have this locally...
Reviewed 11 months, 4 days ago

"So lucky to have this locally"

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8 Market Square, Westerham, TN16 1AW
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10 pm
SundayCLOSED

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