I have been to the Black Pig once before and found it very good. However, on my second visit on Friday I was very disappointed. We booked a table for two a couple of weeks in advance. We arrived slightly early and waited for our table. When we were seated, we were not in the main restaurant, but in a seating area above the bar. We were a table for two in a small area with the only other table being a group of 13. They had just started their starters and were shouting, singing and hi-fiving. We asked to be moved and were told everyone else was seated. We were offered a complimentary portion of bread (£1.50) for having a "rubbish" table. We decided that by the time our bottle of wine came out 20 minutes later, we had, had enough and for the first time in my life I walked out of a restaurant. We did tell the waitress we were leaving, and she just walked off without saying a word. Just a word of warning be very careful to ask for the table you want when booking this restaurant, we will not be returning in a hurry.

I have dined at the black pig several times in the past and it has been very good. I have noticed that almost each time there was a different combination of chefs and last night was no exception.
I ordered the venison rump and chop. Now I like my venison rare but this was raw and the cut of meat was impossible to chew through and I tried really hard. In fact I don't think a german shepperd would be be able to bite through it. It was most likely cooked from frozen.
The ditsy waitress didn't ask us how the meal was going during supper and I had to complain when they cleared the plates and we paid the bill.
I am very disappointed with the black pig, clearly the chef is clueless. I can only conclude it is a lottery when you visit.

I am very impressed with the Black Pig pub in Tunbridge Wells. I have been there 5 times, at varied times and always had amazing food and service. They are so friendly when you book a table and totally accommodating to us with a small baby and a large buggy! Unlike the Hare in Langton Green that snub you and say you can't book a table when you say you have a child. I love the Black Pig, think its great value for the quality of the food. Perhaps the dissapointed went there in the early days and it has improved as I really don't agree with them!

I would agree with everyone on this one!! . . . the kitchen cant cope with a busy saturday night it is to over priced and the food can be on the small side sometimes! i have no problem with the service, i went there back in april and we had a lovely blonde girl serve us, she was brillant and on the ball and always apologising for the wait and any other problems we had great service . . . shame about the food

I went to The Black Pig about six weeks ago for a Sunday lunch with a girlfriend. I thought that the food was well cooked, but extremely pricey for what it was. The bill was, frankly, extortionate for what we ordered.
It is true that Tunbridge Wells is gastronomically challenged and in comparison with its local contemporaries the BP is a nice venue, but for my money, if I wanted a wonderful dining experience in Tunbridge Wells I'd choose Thackeray's without hesitation. Now that is a beautiful dining experience and worth every penny, and you don't have to que for a dirty and dingy loo like I did at the BP.
Another thing that bugs me, pubs that want to charge the same prices as the top end restaurants in London, but don't want to give you the same service as you'd get at a good restaurant! If they're going to charge a ubiquitious 10% service charge, that's what they should deliver - good service.
Oh, and one more thing... I hope to God I haven't made any spelling mistakes!
Rejected.
Jane C

Please don't believe these reviews me and my friends had a brilliant time at the black pig with there wonderful seasonal menu. The service was friendly and the management on the ball.

As for price... well you really do get what you pay for and here, you get a really good meal in beautiful surroundings. Quiet frankly I don't think it's the restaurant that's up it's own arse but maybe your reviewer? I mean what kind of snob sits down and checks the wine on the list spelling is correct? Instead of just getting on and enjoying it.

Alex

Sorry you can't be arsed to do a proper review of the Black Pig... Where else do you get decent pub food in Tunbridge Wells.. so what if it's a bit pricey you get what you pay for, so no doubt you're condemned to a life time of mediocrity. I just tried to book a Friday night on a Wednesday and can't get near the place... ho hum guess the public are voting with their feet...as for moaning on about a feeble printers typo (that old m for a u and an n) PLEASE! I obviously need to go elsewhere for a decent review rather than read a load of tight fisted b******s.

Charles Stevens