The Tilbury

Brothers in Perfection The Bainbridge brothers have created a venue focussed upon great (but not intrusive) service with the absolute focus upon flavour! When speaking to both brothers, they both believe that presentation has its place, but the priority for both was exceptional flavour, which they massive surpass! The menu is a sensible size for the venue. It's a local pub AND restaurant. My hardest decision was which to pick. Starter was a Gazpacho with real definition of flavours and stunning ingredients. Main was Wagyu beef with delicious vegetables and unquestionably, the most astonishingly flavoursome carrot puree I have ever tasted! Dessert was a delicious honey baked custard with blackberries. I had a mocktail of rhubarb and custard flavour with a relevant sweet pinned to the glass. Service was superb. Both brothers are great, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about their venue and it's servings. Toilets are clean well appointed. I travelled 58 Miles, mainly on the M25 which took over 2 hours due to an RTA was the whole experience worth the awful journey. God YES. I rarely ever return to a venue as I want to experience more places, but I have to say this place is quite exceptional and after nearly 2000 reviews and 120 michelin stars, without doubt really memorable with excellent interested and lovely staff. Kudos to all. Further visit on 30/10/25 Went to this venue in Datchworth for a game and wine dinner, which was odd as I was driving so couldn't drink! Other customers clearly were thrilled by the wines. I went specifically for chefs incredible food. The six courses were delicious and superbly flavoured. As with previous experiences of chef, all courses were deliciousl though his desserts are something quite sensational. I'm not going to analyse the food, simply to say that the food was so worth the 120 mile round trip! They do regular special events at their two venues which are really worth visiting.