Hidden down the far
end of Sevenoaks high street, almost (but definitely not) too far to walk is The
Zed Music Café. Bigger on the inside than it looks from outside (yes Doctor Who
fans, that’s what I said) the café feels different from the moment you see the
sign outside. ‘Zed Music Café’ sounds so interesting and fun not to mention the
gorgeous 450 year old listed building itself, once the home of the Sevenoaks
Tearoom (visited by the Beatles when they were filming in nearby in Knole Park).
Once you step foot inside, the interior does not disappoint. Painted in a
variety of colours, with a sound desk and stage at one end and a table groaning
with gorgeous-looking cakes in the middle, I instantly feel happy here. The
staff are friendly and polite and as I receive my huge slice of Victoria sponge
and pot of tea I wonder if I’ll ever leave!
The room, which was
obviously two rooms and one point has floor to ceiling beams splitting the
serving area and the performance area. I love the way they have used the odd
shaped space by putting tables with comfy chairs in some corners and using the
space to its fullest. The slogan ‘By music lovers, for music lovers’ pasted on
the wall sums up perfectly what this café is about (if the drum kit, piano,
sound desk… and the name didn’t give it away!) sharing music. A cause I can
really get behind. There are posters all over the café advertising lessons
taught in the rooms up stairs and all sorts of gigs played in the café itself.
A true (almost) hidden
gem and one of the best places to visit in Sevenoaks, the Zed Music Café is wonderful.
If the countless gigs and opportunities for musicians aren’t enough, the lovely
atmosphere and selection of great cakes and Tea Pigs tea are so great, you’ll
want to stay here forever!
Twitter: @zedmusiccafe
Facebook: Facebook.com/zedmusiccafe
Website: www.zedmusiccafe.com
Address: 28-30 High Street, Svenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HX
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