Bowleys Restaurant

Tucked away in the village of Trottiscliffe, Kent, Bowleys is an intimate 24-cover restaurant rooted in a deep respect for seasonality, sustainability and place. Led by Head Chef Alex Yates and General Manager Grace Yates, the restaurant offers refined, field-to-fork dining in a warm and welcoming setting, where each detail reflects a thoughtful connection to the land.

What began as a community effort to save a 15th-century pub from redevelopment has grown into something quietly special. Much of the produce served is grown just 300 metres from the kitchen in Bowleys’ own garden, with the rest sourced from like-minded farmers and conservationists who share a commitment to responsible growing and stewardship of the land.

At the heart of it all is The Nursery – the kitchen garden that shapes the menu and philosophy alike. Here, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers are cultivated with care, forming the foundation of dishes that tell a story of origin and intent. Every plate at Bowleys is an invitation to connect more closely with the journey of food, from soil to table.