• The Carpenters Arms, 
  • Three Elm Lane , 
  • Tonbridge, 
  • UK, 
  • TN11 0AD

01732 850307

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Food & Drinks

From brilliant breakfasts, seasonal sharers, light lunches, to homely & hearty pub classics, and every mouth-watering bite in between.

Perfect Sunday Roasts

If you're looking for the best Sunday roasts in Tonbridge (maybe the world) then you've found us.

Private Dining

Whether it's for an intimate family supper, team lunch, or your Christmas party, our pub is the place to host.

Pub Food in Tonbridge

Head Chef Connor updates our dishes as often as the British weather changes (that is to say, all the blooming time) so you’ll get new little bites of joy from our food every time you come.

Our pub is tip-top for any dining occasion; from a grazing breakfast, or brunch-y dish in the morn, to a leisurely lunch in the Penshurst room, and – honestly – you can’t beat that all-important Sunday roast.

Dine With Us
Drinks in the Bar
Wine List
Breakfast Menu
Main Menu
Pudding Menu
Brunch Menu
Sunday Menu
Little Carpenter's
Summer Spritz

Breakfast Cocktails

Absolut Bloody Mary
  • £9.00
Bellini
  • £12.00
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée
  • £11.90

Breakfast

The Full English

Beer & treacle bacon, pork, apple & leek sausages, St. Ewes eggs, hash brown, baked beans, roast tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Stornoway black pudding, toasted sourdough (1058 Kcal)

  • £14.50
The Full Vegetarian

mushroom & tarragon sausages, hash brown, baked beans, roast tomato, chestnut mushrooms, St. Ewes eggs, toasted sourdough (795 Kcal)

  • £13.00
Dippy Eggs

soft boiled St. Ewes eggs, toasted sourdough soldiers (487 Kcal)

  • £6.75
Eggs Your Way

St. Ewes eggs – scrambled (488 kcal), poached (443 kcal), fried (907 Kcal), buttered sourdough toast

  • £7.00
Eggs Benedict

Dingley Dell Ham, St. Ewes poached eggs, English muffin (768 Kcal)

  • £11.50
Eggs Florentine

buttered spinach, St. Ewes poached eggs, English muffin (427 Kcal)

  • £11.00
Smashed Avocado

toasted sourdough & St. Ewes poached eggs (474 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Scottish Smoked Salmon Royale

poached free range eggs, Hollandaise, English Muffin (gfa) (781 Kcal)

  • £14.00
Porridge

Stewed plums & Bramley apple, almond butter (701 Kcal)

  • £6.75
Breakfast Table

seasonal pastries, cereals, fruit juice, yoghurt, fresh fruit

  • £10.50
Pastries & Coffee

pain au chocolate/blackberry & apple danish/lemon & vanilla bun

  • £7.50
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Whilst You Wait

Two to share: Selection of Artisan bread

leek oil, mixed marinated olives (gfa) (394 Kcal)

  • £6.75
Pork & fennel sausage roll

spiced Nutbourne tomato salsa (365 Kcal)

  • £5.75
Marinated Mixed Olives

(gf) (ve) (131 kcal)

  • £5.00
Root Vegetable Crisps

(gf) (ve) (251 kcal)

  • £5.00
Spiced pork puffs,

garlic & chive aioli (gf)(1283 kcal)

  • £5.50
Parmesan & black pepper cheese straws

garlic & chive aioli (ve)(542 Kcal)

  • £4.75

Starters

Pea, wild garlic, new potato broth,

Parmesan & black pepper cheese straw (ve)(gfa)(265 Kcal)

  • £7.50
Torched mackerel,

pickled cucumber, heritage beetroot, ponzu, honey & sesame dressing (ve)(299 Kcal)

  • £7.50
Ham hock terrine,

pickled vegetables, crostini (gfa)(374 kcal)

  • £6.50
Whipped chicken liver parfait,

apple & rhubarb chutney, crispy leeks, toasted brioche (gfa)(490 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Ponzu, honey & sesame marinated

shell-on king prawns, toasted sourdough (282 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Nutbourne tomato & red onion salsa,

Apulia Burrata, toasted brioche (gfa)(ve)(261 kcal)

  • £8.50

Sharers

Skippers lunch:

Ponzu, honey & sesame shell-on king prawns, crispy white bait, smoked salmon, haddock goujons, crispy capers, charred lemon, tartare sauce, chilli butter dip (542 kcal pp)

  • £30.00
Whole Apulia Burrata,

Nutbourne tomato & red onion salsa, toasted garlic sourdough (gfa)(ve)(675 Kcal pp)

  • £17.00
Carpenters Ploughman's,

Parmesan & black pepper straws, pork & fennel sausage roll, spiced pork puffs, pickles, Pitchfork Cheddar, ham hock terrine, red onion chutney, grapes, mixed leaf salad, sourdough (1076 Kcal pp)

  • £29.50

Chef Recommends - Daily Specials

Daily changing specials - check with team for availability

Starter: Braised pig cheek

Charred baby gem, pea puree, pickled shallot, umami broth (236 Kcal)

  • £8.50
Starter: Gin cured trout

Compressed watermelon, lemon gel (gf)(176 Kcal)

  • £8.00
Day boat fish

Baked whole Lemon Sole, caper, anchovy & lemon butter sauce, new potatoes (gf) (493 Kcal)

  • £26.50
Seared lamb cannon

buttered new potatoes, charred baby gem, pea & mint salsa, pickled red onion (gf) (516 Kcal

  • £30.00

Mains

Braised lamb shoulder Shepherd’s pie,

seasonal greens, rich gravy (gf)(431 Kcal)

  • £19.00
Pork & fennel sausages,

bubble & squeak, crispy leeks, cabbage, gravy (994 Kcal) 16.5

  • £16.50
Calves’ liver & treacle cured bacon,

crushed root veg, seasonal greens, rich gravy (749 Kcal)

  • £22.00
Fresh catch baked whole mackerel,

heritage beetroot, blood orange salad (gf)(928 Kcal)

  • £19.50
West Country Rump cap steak 8oz

winter bitter leaf salad, chunky chips (gf)(709kcal) 22.5

  • £22.50
  • Add sauces to your steaks: Wild Mushroom & Red wine sauce (148 kcal) £4.00 Brandy & Green peppercorn Sauce (123 kcal) £4.00 Bearnaise Sauce (197 kcal) £3.50
8oz Grass fed, West Country Sirloin steak roast vine tomatoes, chunky chips, watercress (gf)(1119 Kcal) 29.5

roast vine tomatoes, chunky chips, watercress (gf)(1119 Kcal)

  • £29.50
  • Add sauces to your steaks: Wild Mushroom & Red wine sauce (148 kcal) £4.00 Brandy & Green peppercorn Sauce (123 kcal) £4.00 Bearnaise Sauce (197 kcal) £3.50
Aspall Cyder battered haddock

chunky chips, tartare sauce, curry sauce, charred lemon, mushed peas (1169 Kcal)

  • £17.50
Wild rice salad,

cous-cous, fennel, green beans, tender-stem broccoli, toasted almonds, chilli & lime dressing (534 Kcal) 12
6.75

  • £12.00
  • Add grilled Shropshire breast of chicken (84 Kcal) £6.75
Beef Burger

Dairy cattle beef burger, watercress mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Youngs Ale chutney, bun, skin-on-fries (gfa)(1218 Kcal)

  • £16.50
Plant burger,

watercress mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Youngs Ale chutney, bun, skin-on-fries (952 Kcal)

  • £16.50

Sides

Mac & Cheese

bacon & herb crumb (606 Kcal)

  • £5.75
Aspall Cyder Battered Onion Rings

(v) (313 kcal)

  • £4.50
Ponzu, honey & sesame marinated,

shell-on king prawns (147 Kcal) 7.5

  • £7.50
Lightly pickled Chantenay carrots,

fennel, beetroot (gf)(v)(ve) (97 Kcal)

  • £4.00
Lollo & endive

cucumber, tomato, red onion, dressing (gf) (ve) (183 Kcal)

  • £4.50
Dirty fries,

Cheddar & Sour cream hot sauce, bacon crumb, pickled chilies (875Kcal)

  • £6.00
Chunky Chips or Skin On Fries

garlic & chive (v)(gf) (1055/1001 kcal)

  • £4.75
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU
Chef Recommends: These are daily changing specials - please check with the team for availability.

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Pudding

Apple and Yorkshire rhubarb crumble,

custard (404kcal)

  • £7.50
Buttermilk panna cotta,

caramelised blood orange, pistachio crumb, tuille (gfa) (418 Kcal)

  • £6.00
Malt chocolate cheesecake,

honeycomb, fresh strawberries (1024Kcal)

  • £7.50
Set blood orange curd,

puff pastry, meringue, strawberry sorbet (gfa)(381 Kcal)

  • £7.50
Sticky toffee pudding toffee sauce,

Jude's salted caramel ice cream (629 Kcal)

  • £5.00
Affogato

John Street finest roast espresso, Jude's Very Vanilla ice cream (128 Kcal)

  • £6.50
  • Add Disaronno Amaretto (28% abv) £4.60
Trio of Jude’s Ice Cream

Choice of Very Vanilla, Real Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Honeycomb, Lemon Sorbet (63 Kcal)

  • £1.00 Scoop £4.50
  • £2.00 Scoops £5.50
  • £3.00 Scoops £6.50
British Artisan Cheese Plate (1 person)

Long Clawson blue, Wensleydale, Tunworth, celery, grapes, red onion
chutney, seeded crispbreads (gfa)(v)(466 Kcal) 13

  • £13.00
  • Don't forget the Port! Ferreira Ruby Port 100ml £6.20

Dessert Coffees

Irish

Jameson's (25ml)

  • £7.50
Calypso

Tia Maria (25ml)

  • £7.50
Seville

Cointreau (25ml)

  • £7.50
Café Corretto

Martell (25ml)

  • £7.50
Irish Cream

Baileys (50ml)

  • £8.00
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Brunch

Available between 11am & 5pm

Eggs Benedict

Dingley Dell ham hock, poached free range eggs, hollandaise, English muffin
(gfa)(768 Kcal)

  • £11.50
Scottish Smoked Salmon Royale

poached free range eggs, Hollandaise, English muffin (gfa) (781 Kcal)

  • £14.00
Avocado, chilli & lime,

poached St. Ewes eggs, sourdough (342 kcal)

  • £10.50
Cold-smoked Dingley Dell pork rump steak,

fried St. Ewes eggs, chunky chips, Nutbourne tomato salsa (gf) (984Kcal)

  • £17.00
Smoked haddock, salmon and hake fishcake,

poached St. Ewe's egg, béarnaise sauce, wilted spinach (440 Kcal)

  • £16.50

Sandwiches

All served on either white bloomer or granary bread, gluten free bread available on request

Aspall Cyder Battered Haddock Goujons

tartare sauce, iceberg (605 Kcal)

  • £10.00
Nantwich Cheddar

onion chutney, salad (gfa) (v) (860 Kcal)

  • £8.75
Marmalade glazed Dingley Dell Ham

piccalilli, rocket (gfa) (575 Kcal)

  • £8.75
Carpenters' brunch bun

Smoked streaky bacon, pork, leek & apple sausage, free range egg (723 Kcal)

  • £8.00
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Whilst You Wait

Two to share: Selection of Artisan bread

leek oil, mixed marinated olives (gfa) (394 Kcal)

  • £8.00
Pork & fennel sausage roll

spiced Nutbourne tomato salsa (365 Kcal)

  • £5.75
Spiced pork puffs,

garlic & chive aioli (gf)(1283 kcal)

  • £5.50
Mixed marinated olives

(gf) (ve) (131 kcal)

  • £5.00
Root Vegetable Crisps

(gf) (ve) (251 kcal)

  • £5.00
Parmesan & black pepper cheese straws

garlic & chive aioli (ve)(542 Kcal)

  • £4.75

Starters

Pea, wild garlic, new potato broth

Parmesan & black pepper cheese straw (ve)(gfa)(265 Kcal)

  • £7.50
Torched mackerel

pickled cucumber, heritage beetroot, ponzu, honey & sesame dressing (ve)(299 Kcal)

  • £7.50
Ham hock terrine,

pickled vegetables, crostini (gfa)(374 kcal)

  • £6.50
Whipped Chicken liver parfait

apple & rhubarb chutney, crispy leeks, toasted brioche (gfa)(490 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Ponzu, honey & sesame marinated

shell-on king prawns, toasted sourdough (282 Kcal) 9

  • £9.00
Nutbourne tomato & red onion salsa,

Apulia Burrata, toasted brioche (gfa)(ve)(261 kcal)

  • £8.50

Sharers

Skippers lunch:

Ponzu, honey & sesame shell-on king prawns, crispy white bait, smoked salmon, haddock goujons, crispy capers, charred lemon, tartare sauce, chilli butter dip (542 kcal pp)

  • £30.00
  • Add sourdough (196 Kcal pp) £5.00
  • Add skin-on fries, garlic & chive dip (918 Kcal) £4.75
Whole Apulia Burrata

Nutbourne tomato & red onion salsa, toasted garlic sourdough (gfa)(ve)(675 Kcal pp)

  • £17.00
Carpenter's Ploughmans

Parmesan & black pepper straws, pork & fennel sausage roll, spiced pork puffs, pickles, Pitchfork Cheddar, ham hock terrine, red onion chutney, grapes, mixed leaf salad, sourdough (1076 Kcal pp)

  • £29.50

Roasts

Duck fat (or vegetable oil) roast potatoes, honey roasted carrots & parsnips, braised red cabbage, crushed heritage squash, Yorkshire pudding, rich gravy.

West Country beef rump

(gfa) (1012 Kcal)

  • £22.50
Dingley Dell glazed gammon

(gfa) (1246 Kcal)

  • £17.00
Shropshire Rosemary & Thyme Chicken Supreme

pork & sage stuffing (1735 Kcal)

  • £19.00
Beetroot, feta & Jerusalem artichoke Wellington

(v)(943 Kcal)

  • £17.50
Trio of Roasts

West Country beef rump, Shropshire Rosemary & Thyme chicken, Dingley Dell Pork (1227 Kcal)

  • £23.50
Roast for two

Whole roast Shropshire Rosemary & Thyme Chicken, pork & sage stuffing (1705 Kcal pp)

  • £38.50
Famly Roast for Four

West Country Beef rump, Dingley Dell gammon, Shropshire Chicken, pork & sage stuffing, Dingley Dell pork crackling, horseradish sauce, Bramley apple sauce (1996 Kcal pp)

  • £88.00

Mains

Pork & fennel sausages

bubble & squeak, crispy leeks, cabbage, gravy (994 Kcal)

  • £16.50
Day Boat Fish: Whole lemon sole

caper, anchovy & lemon butter sauce, new potatoes (gf) (493 Kcal)

  • £26.50
Calves liver & treacle cured bacon,

champ mash, buttered cabbage, crispy onions, rich gravy (892 Kcal) 22

  • £22.00
Fresh catch baked whole mackerel

heritage beetroot, blood orange salad (gf)(928 Kcal)

  • £19.50
Aspall Cyder Battered Haddock

chunky chips, tartare sauce, curry sauce, lemon, mushed peas (gf)(1169 Kcal)

  • £17.50
Carpenters Arms Dairy Cow Beef Burger

watercress mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Youngs Ale chutney, bun, skin-on-fries (gfa)(1218 Kcal)

  • £16.50
Plant Burger

watercress mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Youngs Ale chutney, bun, skin-on-fries (gfa)(952 Kcal)

  • £16.50
Wild rice salad

cous-cous, fennel, green beans, tender-stem broccoli, toasted almonds, chilli & lime dressing (534 Kcal)

  • £12.00
  • add grilled Shropshire breast of chicken (84 Kcal) £6.75

Sunday Sides

Cauliflower & leek Pitchfork cheddar gratin

(175 Kcal)

  • £6.50
Yorkshire Pudding

goose fat roasted potatoes, rich gravy Pork & sage stuffing (324 Kcal) 4.5

  • £4.50
Pigs in Duvet

(339 kcal)

  • £4.50
Mac n cheese

bacon & herb crumb (594 Kcal)

  • £5.75
Crushed root vegetables

(gf)(v) (143 Kcal)

  • £4.00
Lightly pickled Chantenay carrots

fennel, beetroot (gf)(v)(ve) (97 Kcal)

  • £4.00
Lollo & Endive salad

cucumber, red onion, dressing (gf)(ve)(183 Kcal)

  • £4.50
Dirty fries

Cheddar & sour cream hot sauce, bacon
crumb, pickled chilli (890 Kcal)

  • £6.00
Chunky Chips or Skin On Fries

garlic & chive mayo (1055/1001 kcal)

  • £4.75
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Mains

Battered haddock

skin-on-fries, garden peas (969 Kcal)

  • £10.00
Mac n cheese

garlic sourdough bread (v)(882 Kcal)

  • £8.00
Little Carpenter's beef burger

skin-on-fries (935 Kcal)

  • £7.50
Cherry tomato

red onion, walnut pesto, tagliatelle (v)(537 Kcal)

  • £7.00
Vegetable crudites,

sourdoughs, dips (gfa) (v)(301 Kcal)

  • £6.75
Pork, leek &apple sausages

chunky chips, garden peas (773 kcal)

  • £9.00
Marmalade glazed Dingley Dell Ham

St. Ewes fried egg, fries, peas (gf)(954 Kcal)

  • £8.00

Puddings

One scoop Jude's ice-cream

(gf)(ve)(133 Kcal)
Choice of Vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, honeyomb

  • £4.50
Chocolate brownie Sundae

(321 Kcal)

  • £4.75
Sticky Toffee Pudding

toffee sauce, Judes Vanilla ice-cream (488 Kcal)

  • £4.50
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Fruity & Floral

Rhubarb Mule

Warner’s Rhubarb Gin, Ginger Ale

  • £11.25
Bramble G&T

Hendrick’s Gin, Blackberry, Elderflower, Tonic

  • £11.00
Passionfruit Kiss

Sipsmith Sipping Vodka, Passoã, Passionfruit,
Mexican Lime, Soda

  • £11.25
Tanqueray Sevilla 0.0% & Tonic AF

Tanqueray Sevilla 0% Orange Zest,
Mediterranean Tonic

  • £8.50
Cosmo Twist

Absolut Raspberri Vodka, Mexican Lime, Soda

  • £10.00

Fresh & Light

Hugo Spritz

Plymouth Gin, Elderflower, Prosecco, Soda

  • £9.25
Allora Limone Spritz

Allora Aperitivo Al Limone, Soda

  • £10.00
Citrus Grove

Malfy Gin Con Limone, Allora Aperitivo Al Limone, Lemonade

  • £9.00
Elderflower Elixir

Edinburgh Gin Elderflower Liqueur,
Mexican Lime, Soda

  • £8.25
Coastal Breeze AF

Pentire Adrift 0%, Cornish Botanicals,
Lemon, Soda

  • £7.25

Herbaceous & Citrus

English Garden G&T

Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Elderflower, Tonic

  • £11.00
Jameson Ginger & Lime

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Lime, Ginger Ale

  • £12.25
Campari Spritz

Prosecco, Campari, Soda

  • £9.50
Havana Club 3 Años

Rum, Mexican Lime, Soda

  • £10.50
Aperol Spritz

Prosecco, Aperol, Soda

  • £9.50
Margarita Spritz

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Mexican Lime, Soda

  • £10.50
Amalfi Spritz

Lyre’s Italian Spritz 0% Mediterranean Tonic

  • £8.00

Gather & Sip

Collect 4-6 glasses bursting with ice, pour your chosen summer blend
and let the laughter flow. Cheers to shared sunshine

Chandon Garden Spritz

Bottle of Chandon Sparkling Wine, Orange Peel Liqueur, Over Ice

  • £41.00
Provence Rosé Spritz

Bottle of M de Minuty Rosé, Raspberry,
Orange Blossom, Soda, Over Ice

  • £42.50
Mojito Spritz

Havana Club 3 Años Rum, Mexican Lime,
Soda, Over Ice

  • £36.25

Seasonal Foods

We’re always making the most of the best seasonal ingredients too.

This means so you’ll be snacking on the greenest asparagus in Spring and tucking into the juiciest berries in Summer. Just what our bodies crave.

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Our Garden

Heated, covered and with Nanna-blankets to drape across your lap, our pretty pergola is perfect for that outside-inside dining vibe. or to wrap your mitts around a hot coffee.

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Dog Friendly

We welcome your furry besties with open arms.

Comfy doggie beds – plus a cheeky treat or two – mean that your dog is as comfortable as you are when you visit.

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Classic Cocktails

From the much-loved Espresso Martini, to a post-dinner Negroni, or something fruity like an Amalfi Gin Spritz – our cocktails are sure to get those taste buds dancing.

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