May has to be the best month of the year, doesn’t it with its bank holiday double whammy, nicely spaced to aid R&R at the beginning & end of the month? Read on for some ideas of how to spend this one…. And then read on a little further for information on Father’s Day – still over three weeks away but some places are booking up fast. Bank Holiday weekend Poacher & Partridge, Tudeley – Sunday 29th May – live music from 2pm in the garden with Rudy Warman & the Heavy Weather. First come, first served. The Poacher & Partridge The Kentish Hare, Bidborough – Monday 30th May – BBQ event, (weather permitting) from 12-2.30pm. No booking required, it’s on a first come, first served basis. (Don’t forget Tues-Thurs May & June 10% off for Eat Around Tonbridge followers with blog print out or show your phone). The Slug & Lettuce, Tonbridge – Kick off their ‘Summer Jam’ with 2 for 1 cocktails. Sunday 29th May there is live music from Ryan Weekes and on Bank Holiday Monday the theme to the music is Bar Grooves. Slug & Lettuce’s Asian Platter All other pubs & restaurants are open of course, over the bank holiday weekend. Father’s Day – 19th June Shamo’s Tonbridge, 01732 356661 – ‘Daddies’ Day Burger Bonanza’ – Dads receive a complimentary burger (excl extra toppings) + fries + slaw. Eat in only, booking advisable. Tonbridge cheese steak in Shamo’s *** Nearly booked up *** The Kentish Hare, Bidborough, 01892 525709 – 3 course menu for £30, children under 5 eat free Slug & Lettuce, Tonbridge, 01732 368529 – Special 2/3 course menu. Dad gets a complimentary pint. Advisable to pre-book. The Vauxhall Inn, Tonbridge, 01732 773111 – special Father’s Day 2 course menu £16, 3 course menu £18. If you celebrate Father’s Day after 7pm 19th June, the third course is free. Advisable to pre-book. The Little Brown Jug (01892 870318) doesn’t have a special menu but is already about 50% booked. There are other places that are still finalising their plans so watch this space & keep liking Eat Around Tonbridge on Facebook. You can also follow me on Twitter @eat_tonbridge. Hope this has been useful!