Willow Restaurant
The Willow Restaurant at Inn on the Lake offers a welcoming setting for breakfast, selected evening dining and special occasions.
Whether you’re starting the day with a cooked breakfast, planning a meal with friends or joining us for one of our dining events, the Willow Restaurant provides a relaxed place to enjoy good food in our lakeside hotel.
Both hotel guests and non-residents are welcome, with advance booking required for non-resident breakfast guests.
Start Your Day with Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at Inn on the Lake before a day at work, a local walk or an outing around Kent.
Our breakfast offering includes a selection of continental favourites alongside a freshly prepared cooked breakfast. Options have included cereals, fruit, yoghurt, toast and breakfast drinks, alongside cooked choices.
We aim to cater for a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan diets. Please let us know about any specific requirements when booking.
Breakfast Opening Times
Our Willow Restaurant is open for guests and non-residents**, daily:
- Tuesday – Friday – 6:30am – 9:30am*
- Monday & Saturday – 7:00am – 9:30am*
- Sunday – 8:00am – 11:00am*
- Monday & Saturday – 7:00am – 9:30am*
- Sunday – 8:00am – 11:00am*
*Times subject to change. Reduced hours may apply during bank holidays and the Christmas period.
**Advanced booking required for non-residents.
Takeaway Breakfast
If work or onward travel gets you out of bed before the Willow Restaurant opens, we offer a choice of baguettes or sandwiches to take with you on your journey. Order at reception, by 9pm the night before.
Packed Lunches
Set off for the day with an Inn on the Lake packed lunch, including sandwiches, crisps, fruit, chocolate bar and water. Enquire in advance or speak to a member of the team on check in.
Evening Dining & Special Events
The Willow Restaurant also provides a setting for selected evening dining and special events throughout the year.
From themed dining evenings to events that combine a meal with live entertainment, our programme offers opportunities to enjoy something a little different without having to travel far.
Keep an eye on our What's On page for upcoming dining events, entertainment and special occasions.
Private Dining & Family Gatherings
The Willow Restaurant can also be part of your plans for a private gathering or special occasion at Inn on the Lake.
Whether you’re arranging a family celebration, a pre- or post-wedding meal, a wake or another private event, our events team can discuss the available rooms and dining arrangements to suit your group.
For larger occasions, we have a range of event spaces around the hotel, with options depending on your party size and requirements.
More Ways to Dine at Inn on the Lake
The Willow Restaurant is just one of the ways to enjoy food and drink during your visit.
- Bars & Lounge: Relax over drinks, coffee or a meal from our bar menu.
- Outdoor Dining: Enjoy the lakeside surroundings when outdoor areas are available.
- Afternoon Tea: Take time out for a traditional afternoon tea.
- Doggy Afternoon Tea: Treat your four-legged companion to their own afternoon tea.