“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle 

Our Story

Chris and Debbie Salter of The Poet at Matfield have embarked on a new gastronomic journey, bringing expertise in fine dining to a modern grill house; marrying exceptional flavours and attention to detail with the hearty food we have come to love and expect from open flame cooking.

Our dedicated team takes diners on a gastronomic journey that surpasses all expectations.

Story-telling is at the heart of what we do. People, cultures and culinary traditions unite in our kitchen, bringing new layers to seasonal British produce – with fire as the binding force. Through experimentation and repetition, we create dishes that embody culinary excellence. Enticing drinks, good music and warm service complete the experience.

local produce at The Stile Bridge grill house restaurant pub in Kent Marden Staplehurst Tonbridge

We take the finest local produce…

Smoked Beetroot at The Stile Bridge grill house pub near Maidstone, Kent.

…and create dishes of excellence.