"Housed within the Grade II listed Georgian buildings of The Pantiles in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells on the former site of Woods Restaurant & Bar, this new, chic restaurant will bring Atul’s celebrated traditional pan-Indian menus – served with a contemporary British touch – to this elegantly genteel spa town in Kent’s beautiful High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, often referred to as the Garden of England. Essence will feature a spacious restaurant, bar and a private room perfect for life’s celebrations, whilst in the summer months, the restaurant will spill out onto a spacious terrace to enjoy al fresco dining at its best in the elegant promenade."

Essence will feature a spacious restaurant, bar and a private room perfect for life’s celebrations, whilst in the summer months, the restaurant will spill out onto a spacious terrace to enjoy al fresco dining at its best in the elegant promenade.