
Essence by Atul Kochhar
In the historic colonnades of Royal Tunbridge Wells, our partner restaurant brings Atul Kochhar’s celebrated pan-Indian cooking, with a contemporary British touch, to The Pantiles.
About Essence
Housed within the Grade II listed Georgian buildings of The Pantiles in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, on the former site of Woods Restaurant & Bar, this new, chic restaurant brings Atul’s celebrated traditional pan-Indian menus, served with a contemporary British touch, to this elegantly genteel spa town in Kent’s beautiful High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, often referred to as the Garden of England.
Essence features a spacious restaurant, a bar, and a private room perfect for life’s celebrations. In the summer months, the restaurant spills out onto a spacious terrace to enjoy al fresco dining at its best on the elegant promenade.


At a glance
- Traditional pan-Indian menus with a contemporary British touch
- Grade II listed Georgian setting on The Pantiles
- Spacious restaurant, bar, and private room for celebrations
- Summer terrace dining on the historic promenade
A partnership with One Warwick Park
Essence is a proud partner of One Warwick Park. For full menus, opening times, and reservations, please visit the Essence website. For any questions about the partnership, our team is happy to help.
Visit Essence
The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells
Stay with us
One Warwick Park is moments from The Pantiles, the perfect base for a dinner at Essence and a stay in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
