Home Grown
All our restaurants take great pride in sourcing the finest quality local ingredients.
Seasonal vegetables are picked fresh from our market garden near Howletts, while Kent artisans deliver delicious dairy, meats and fish.
Being in the heart of English wine country, local wines and Kentish brews wonderfully compliment our tasty dishes.
A warm welcome at
Our Restaurants
Whether you're in the mood for family favourites, authentic Italian cuisine or something a little more fancy for a special occasion, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a culinary adventure in the heart of the Kent countryside.
The Garden Room
Serving breakfast, lunch, Sunday roast and dinner, the beautifully restored Garden Room (originally the mansion’s stable yard) offers an inviting space for couples and families to dine. The Garden Room is open to the public as well as our day visitors and short break guests.
Opening Times
Breakfast: 08:00 - 10:30
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
Dinner: 17:00 – 20:30
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a classic afternoon tea at the historic Port Lympne Hotel or on the Western Terrace at the heart of Port Lympne Reserve in Kent.
Opening Times
Afternoon tea is served 12-4pm.
Available from 9th February.
Mansion Bar & Terrace
Relax and unwind at our cosy bar within the historic Grade II* listed Port Lympne Mansion. The charming atmosphere and strikingly original décor are enhanced yet more by lovely sea views from the terraces.
Opening Times
Open from 10.30am every day for drinks, cakes & pastries.
Babydoll's Wood-Fired Pizza
Set within beautiful Mediterranean gardens, Babydoll’s wood fired pizza restaurant offers authentic Italian cooking in an informal setting.
Opening Times
Open daily from 12pm, Babydoll's Wood Fired Pizza is open to day visitors for lunch (no booking required, walk-ins only), and open to Short Break Guests for lunch and dinner (pre-booking is essential).
Bear Lodge Restaurant
Opening Times
Bear Lodge Restaurant is open seasonally to all short break guests only, from April - October alongside our Bear Lodge glamping experience.
Breakfast: 8am-10:30am
Dinner: 5pm-8:30pm
Pinewood Café
Pinewood Café offers a tasty selection of sandwiches, pastries and coffees.
Opening Times
Open daily 8am - 4.30pm.
Basecamp Café
Grab a quick coffee and a snack before you start your adventure, or stop for lunch and enjoy a hot meal or sandwich. Relax and refuel while you watch the rhinos ambling around the paddocks below.
Opening Times
Open daily from 10-4pm.
Meerkat Shack
Take a break with a hot or cold drink, ice cream or pasty while you watch our mischievous meerkats playing in their habitat next door. Once you've refreshed you'll be ready to carry on and visit our elusive small cats before entering Dinosaur Forest.
Opening Times
Open during peak periods and school holidays, 10am - 4pm.
