Home Grown
All our restaurants take great pride in sourcing the finest quality local ingredients.
Seasonal vegetables are sustainably sourced, while our trusted local artisanal suppliers deliver delicious dairy, meats and fish.
Being in the heart of English wine country, local wines and Kentish brews wonderfully complement our tasty dishes.
A warm welcome at
Our Restaurants
Whether you're in the mood for classic family favourites, authentic Italian cuisine or something a little more fancy for a special evening, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offers dining choices for all occasions in the heart of the Kent countryside.
The Garden Room Restaurant & Bar
The beautifully restored Garden Room (originally the mansion’s stable yard) offers an inviting contemporary dining space. The Garden Room is open to the public for lunch, Sunday roast and dinner (closed to day visitors on Christmas Eve).
Overnight guests can also join us for breakfast by calling Guest Services on 01303234101.
Opening Times
Breakfast: 08:00 - 10:30
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00 Friday - Sunday
Dinner: 17:00 – 19:30 Sunday - Thursday, 17:00 - 20:30 Friday - Saturday
Closed to day visitors on Christmas Eve.
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 12:30pm & 2:30pm.
Mansion Bar & Terrace
The charming atmosphere and strikingly original décor of this elegant lounge are enhanced by stunning sea views overlooking Port Lympne Hotel’s 14 acres of landscaped, terraced gardens.
Guests can settle by the cosy open fire, soaking up the mansion’s history and exploring its grand halls where royalty, aristocrats, prominent politicians and playwrights once walked.
Opening Times
Open from 10:30am - 10pm Friday - Sunday and 10:30am - 6pm Monday - Thursday for drinks. Bar snacks available 12pm - 5pm
Babydoll's Wood-Fired Pizza
Set within beautiful Mediterranean gardens, Babydoll’s Wood-Fired Pizza restaurant offers authentic Italian cooking in an informal family-friendly setting.
Opening Times
Open daily, Babydoll's Wood Fired Pizza is open to day visitors and short breaks guests for lunch (no booking required, walk-ins only), and open to Short Break Guests only for dinner (pre-booking is essential).
Lunch: 12-4pm
Dinner: 5-8:30pm
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-9:30am Monday - Friday, 8am-10:30am Saturday - Sunday
Dinner: 5pm-8:30pm
Pinewood Café
Pinewood Café offers a tasty selection of sandwiches, pastries and coffees.
Opening Times
Open 8am - 4pm daily
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 9:30am-5pm
Lookout Cafe & BBQ
Take a break with a hot or cold drink, ice cream or burger while you watch our lovely lion pride 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
Lookout Cafe: 10:30am - 4:00pm
Lookout BBQ: Closed
