# Water Lane Walled Garden — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Water Lane Walled Garden — Restaurant in Walled Garden with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 241 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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Restaurant

# Water Lane Walled Garden

Hawkhurst, Cranbrook

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1607557179031879969&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Water Lane Walled Garden](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117876446887018619120)

**In short:** Water Lane Walled Garden is a restaurant in Cranbrook, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 241 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Water Lane Walled Garden

Water Lane Walled Garden occupies a converted Victorian glasshouse within a walled nursery garden at Hawkhurst. The menu changes to reflect what is being harvested from the gardens on the day. Vegetables grown on site feature prominently in the dishes, and most food and drink is sourced locally. In summer, meals are served outside; blankets are available. A shop and plant nursery adjoin the restaurant.

The restaurant takes bookings and accommodates groups and children. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [Water Lane Walled Garden's own website](http://www.waterlane.net/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** Closed

**Thursday** Closed

**Friday** 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

**Saturday** 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

**Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

## What's nearby

- Saint Ronan's School 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (241 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Booking required** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Cranbrook

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1890359).

[More restaurants in Cranbrook](https://staycation.co.uk/cranbrook/restaurants)

★ 4.6 (241 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£20 – £50

[Visit official website](http://www.waterlane.net/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Cranbrook

**Plus Code** 9F322GXJ+4V

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Water Lane Walled Garden?

Water Lane Walled Garden is open Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sat 10am–9:30pm; Sun 10am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Water Lane Walled Garden any good?

Water Lane Walled Garden is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 241 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Water Lane Walled Garden good for children?

Yes, Water Lane Walled Garden is listed as good for children.

### Can you book a table at Water Lane Walled Garden?

Yes, Water Lane Walled Garden takes reservations.

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- [The Queens Inn ★ 4.5 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cranbrook/hotels/the-queens-inn)
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