Review: Squerryes Restaurant — Sparkling Wine and Seasonal Lunch in Kent

For nearly three centuries, Squerryes in Westerham has been home to the Warde family, guided by their motto Licet Esse Beatis — “it is permitted to be joyful.” A 2006 encounter with a French Champagne house sparked their winemaking journey, leading them to plant 36 acres of vines. After “the long, thirsty wait,” their patience paid off with international acclaim, including Gold at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships. Today, using the Traditional Method, Squerryes produces some of Kent’s finest sparkling wines while remaining a well-kept secret.

We arrived on a very wet day — so no vineyard stroll for us — but we were here for lunch, and it was the perfect excuse to meet up with my co-blogger Katy - Girl About West Kent.

The lunch menu offers excellent value: two courses for £33 or three for £39 (with a small supplement on some dishes). In such a beautiful setting, it feels ideal for both celebrations and relaxed midweek dining. The menu is inspired by fresh, seasonal produce from the Squerryes Estate and the surrounding Garden of England, and there was far more choice than many set menus. I genuinely struggled to decide.

We were seated by the window overlooking the vineyard. Even under grey skies the view was lovely, and I can only imagine how stunning it must be on a sunny afternoon. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel immediately at ease and adding a personal touch to the whole experience.

We began with a small wine flight, sampling some of Squerryes’ sparkling wines. A beautifully delicate rosé stood out, but my favourite was the Blanc de Blancs — crisp, refined and effortlessly drinkable.

For starters, I chose the Squerryes duck liver parfait, served with burnt blood orange purée, cobnut, pickled walnut ketchup and dillisk soda bread. Katy opted for the confit crispy Stockenden Farm turkey leg terrine with tarragon velouté, pickles and chicory salad — both delicious and beautifully presented.

For mains, I had the Stockenden Farm turkey, sage and apricot sausage stuffing roulade wrapped in streaky bacon and finished with a rich red wine jus. It was packed with flavour, and perfect for a wet, wintery day. Katy chose the Squerryes featherblade of beef with celeriac purée and red wine jus and we shared estate honey roasted root vegetables and sage and garlic Kentish roasted potatoes, which complemented the dishes beautifully.

Although we were already quite full, we couldn’t resist dessert — everything sounded so tempting. I chose the traditional spotted dick with Tahitian vanilla crème anglaise, rich yet comforting, while Katy had the clementine trifle with cardamom crème diplomat. Both were a delightful end to a truly satisfying meal.

Rain aside, it was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon — exceptional sparkling wine, seasonal cooking, and genuinely warm hospitality. We can’t wait to return in the summer, when the vines are bathed in sunshine and the estate can be fully explored — a chance to wander the vineyards and experience the setting in all its glory.

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