Royal Tunbridge Wells is abuzz with a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants opening in the area. With not one but two Italian restaurants opening their doors plus a trampoline park and coffee shops, there’s plenty of new places to explore. Take a look at our round up of what’s new in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

  1. Senza Fondeli

Senza Fondeli is an Italian restaurant whicj recently opened on The Pantiles. This is the perfect restaurant for a date, or a great option if you just fancy a hearty Italian meal! Highlights from their menu include nduja arancini, New York style meatballs, cacio pepe. Plus, look out for their bottomless lasanga on Tuesday evenings.

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2. Nick’s Coffee

Sitting at the top of town on Mount Ephraim, Nick’s Coffee is a brand-new, locally-owned addition to the quaint street. Opening on June 13th, the new coffee shop is a great place to stop off when in town.

3. Portofino

Portofino is perfectly-positioned on Mount Pleasant Road, just across from Paramount Place. The new ristorante and pizzeria is operated by the owners of Lago di Como, an ever-popular restaurant near the historic high street. So expect a delicious offering.

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4. IRO Sushi

IRO Sushi began with a simple idea, to bring fresh made-to-order Japanese cuisine to local communities. Starting in London in 2014, the chain has recently expanded to Tunbridge Wells on Grosvenor Road and serves up fresh sushi, ramen and more.

5. Popeyes

Popeyes, the famous Louisiana fried chicken restaurant is coming soon to Royal Tunbridge Wells. The fast food restaurant offers fried chicken wings, chicken burgers and more. As their third store in Kent, after Dartford and Maidstone, Popeyes is a hugely popular brand and will be a very exciting opening for the town.

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6. AirHop

AirHop is an all-in-one activity space with interconnected trampoline areas, foam pits, obstacle courses and more! AirHop will bring something energetic, social and accessible to their new home on North Farm Road this summer.

7. Cafe Lounge

Opening their third venue, Café Lounge are coming to central Royal Tunbridge Wells. The restaurant is  offering fresh-made meals, high quality coffee and more.

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8. Dunelm

Dunelm is another new addition to Tunbridge Wells, and is set to open in North Farm. The homeware giant boasts a huge range of products for throughout the home. The new Dunelm store is also set to feature a café so shoppers can enjoy some food and drink too.

In Case You Missed It

Check out these exciting new places which have recently opened in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

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Primark

Fashion and homeware on Calverley Precinct

Sip & Slide

Bar and Fast Food Restaurant on Camden Road

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Twinn Coffee

Coffee shop in Tunbridge Wells Town Hall

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Jamaica Blue

Coffee shop in Royal Victoria Place

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Hachiko

Japanese restaurant on Vale Road

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PADELHUB Tunbridge Wells

Padel tennis courts in High Brooms

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