The Poacher - Tonbridge

Located a few miles south of Tonbridge, off the A26, the highly-popular Poacher in Tudeley has undergone a major transformation of late, and now proudly boasts the latest in cosmopolitan, contemporary design, complete with a highly desirable fine-weather patio and a renewed emphasis on top-quality food and wine.

Expect a wide-ranging menu that roams around for stir-fried squid with noodle and sesame seed salad, herb-crusted swordfish with pesto mash, beef Stroganoff and loin of wild boar with roasted pears and parsnips, with useful back-up provided by old favourites like fish and chips, a 'pie of the week', and local sausages with mustard mash. Finish off with something sweet like treacle tart with whisky ice cream or white chocolate crème brûlée with butter shortbread.

Salads, steaks and burgers fill out the repertoire, and sandwiches are also available at lunchtime (Mon-Fri). Sunday Brunch served from 12.00 noon through to 2.30pm comes with chill out music and the Sunday papers! The well-spread international wine list focuses on reliable names, with a few elite 'reserve' vintages for good measure.