Spring/Summer Collection 2017
KENT’S Best
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elcome to the spring and summer 2017 edition of mmm’s Best places To Dine - your essential guide to some of the finest places to eat and drink in Kent. Once again, out last edition proved hugely popular, becoming an essential guide to great value, great customer service and great quality eateries. This time round we’ve expanded to include tea-rooms and even cocktail bars too - giving you even more inspiration for the perfect lunch, afternoon or evening out and about in this great county of ours. So whether you’re looking for an informal bite to eat, a family get-together or a romantic spot to toast your lives together, there’s no better place to start than right here. With the lighter evenings and the weather getting milder, there is no better time to start exploring some of the great places on your doorstep. and, as before, don’t forget to tell them where you read about them - mmm’s Best places to Dine!
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Address Brands hatch road, Website Fawkham, Kent da3 8nQ Telephone www.handpickedhotels 01474 875000 .co.uk Opening Times Email Breakfast daily 7am – 9.30am (weekends enquiries.brandshatch lunch daily 12.30pm 8am – 10am) @handpicked.co.uk – 2pm dinner daily 7pm – 9.30pm the restaurant at Brandshatch Place hotel & spa is based contemporary themes on using fresh produce by head chef Carl which is bought Smith. Menus are together changed seasonally traditional dishes and reflect from both British and continental the restaurant t The Who’d A Thought It is a beautifully-restored 16th century fine dining options, to European dishes and platters. House inspiration has two aa rosettes s. and servesspecialities dishes that areCombining building set in the picturesque Kentish countryside. include Chateaubriand and The Who’d A Thought clean, uncluttered both attractive and full of subtle chef cosy intimacy with eye-catching decor, it is the perfect It’s signature Rouge, a sumptuous and eye-catching ensures flavour. thatsetting TheirPlateau desserts are decadent pastry and perfectly for any occasion. The restaurant boastswonderful an award-winning chef selection of seafood. dining experience. complemen ta and two AA rosettes, and offers diverse menus to suit different Guests can reserve The Who’d A Thought It is well known for and enormously tastes. There is a wide and varied choice of delicious hometables for special anniversaries andof its extensive Champagne selection, which includes and there are also celebrations made food, with locally sourced ingredients prepared with twoflair beautifully appointed proud where classic cuisine private moredining than 60 varieties. It also has a broad range of wines and imagination. For lunch it has relaxed seating in the baris coupled with rooms smart, attentive and staff will always be delighted to advise guests looking to service. 18 and delightful gardens area and, in warmer weather, the terrace perfectly pair a wine with their meal. As well as the restaurant, provide guests with a fantastic al fresco dining experience. The Who’d A Thought It has a range of luxurious, highly individual decorated rooms and suites for a memorable Inside, the sumptuously decorated restaurant offers considerable variety - from modern English cooking and weekend away.
Website www.whodathoughtit.com
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tables can be provided for small intimate way through to the evenings for 8 all the oak room with its distinctive wood catering for up to panelling 40 guests. the aim at the Brandshatc h hotel & spa restaurant traditional favourites is to serve with a contempora ry twist and to create some new dishes with the hope they will one day be considered traditional favourites too. or why not take drawing room (served afternoon tea in their daily from 1pm 4.30pm) to the bar for a cocktail or glass of champagne and then move private dining for , or enjoy a spot of an indulgent occasion? workout enjoy a range For a quick bite after a of lighter options from their spa atrium café and lounge.
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KENT’S Best Powder and Magazine
The Kent Cocktail Bar and Lounge
p.31
nYne Lounge
The Oyster Pearl
The Red Lion
p.10
Lyfe Lounge
The Tyler’s Klin
p.16
p.28
The BarnYard
Pad Thai Restaurant
Oliver’s Bar
The Swan
p.5
p.20
Blean Tavern
p.30
p.14
The Vineyard
p.24
WHITSTABLE
WEST MALLING
Bramley’s
Rowhill Grange Hotel
MAIDSTONE
Brandshatch Place Hotel and Spa
MARGATE
Abode Hotel
ROCHESTER
CANTERBURY
WATERINGBURY
p.8
The Marquis at Alkham
LENHAM
Sino Restaurant
p.21
DOVER
ASHFORD
Where Memories Meet
Eastwell Manor Hotel TENTERDEN
Bar Chocolate
The Secret Garden
Castle View Restaurant Leeds Castle
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p.12 Dusk 2 Dawn Tudor Park Mariott Hotel The London Beach Hotel
Raja of Kent
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p.26
Who’d A Thought It
The Cock Inn
Mumu
p.18
Horizon Restaurant Ashford International Hotel
Chilston Park Hotel
p.13
Buenos Aires Nights
Buoy and Oyster
pad thai restaurant
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Address 15 High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH Telephone 01732 870000 Email manta@pad-thai.co.uk
Website www.pad-thai.co.uk Opening Times Tuesday - Saturday Lunch: 12 noon - 2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm - 10.30pm Monday and Sunday: Closed
For over twenty years, Pad Thai Restaurant has built an enviable reputation as one of the best and most authentic Thai restaurants in the south east of England. This is entirely due to Manta, the proprietor, whose relatives in Thailand have previous connections with the Royal Thai kitchens. Manta and her all Thai ‘brigade’ at Pad Thai use their extensive expertise to prepare all the starters, special sauces and Manta herself is solely responsible for a unique Thai Dessert “KANOM TUOY”, steamed Thai coconut dessert made with tapioca and rice flour hand mixed with coconut milk and pandan leaf, this dessert is very rare to find in the U.K. With fresh ingredients flown weekly direct from Thailand authenticity is guaranteed, which has culminated in Pad Thai West Malling being one of very few Thai restaurants in the U.K. to hold the Thai Select “PREMIUM” award from the Ministry of Tourism and Foreign Affairs at the Royal Thai Embassy since its introduction in 2012.
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who’d a thought it
Address Headcorn Road, Grafty Green, Maidstone ME17 2AR Telephone 01622 858951 Email joe@whodathoughtit.com
Website www.whodathoughtit.com Opening Times Monday - Saturday: 11am - 9.30pm Sunday: 12 noon - 7.3opm Who’d A Thought It is a beautifully-restored 16th century building set in the picturesque Kentish countryside. Combining cosy intimacy with eye-catching decor, it is the perfect setting for any occasion. The restaurant boasts an award-winning chef and two AA rosettes, and offers diverse menus to suit different tastes. There is a wide and varied choice of delicious home-made food, with locally sourced ingredients prepared with flair and imagination. For lunch it has relaxed seating in the bar area and, in warmer weather, the terrace and delightful gardens provide guests with a fantastic al fresco dining experience.Inside, the sumptuously decorated
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restaurant offers considerable variety - from modern English cooking and fine dining options, to European dishes and platters. House specialities include Chateaubriand and Who’d A Thought It’s signature Plateau Rouge, a sumptuous and eye-catching selection of seafood. Who’d A Thought It is well known for and enormously proud of its extensive Champagne selection, which includes more than 60 varieties. It also has a broad range of wines and staff will always be delighted to advise guests looking to perfectly pair a wine with their meal. As well as the restaurant, Who’d A Thought It has a range of luxurious, highly individual decorated rooms and suites for a memorable weekend away.
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Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa
Address Brands Hatch Road, Fawkham DA3 8NQ Telephone 01474 875000 Email enquiries.brandshatch@handpicked.co.uk
Website www.handpickedhotels.co.uk Opening Times Breakfast: 7.00am - 9.30am (weekends 8.00am -10.00am) Lunch: 12.30pm - 2.00pm Dinner: 7.00pm - 9.30pm The restaurant at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa is based on contemporary themes using fresh produce which is bought together by head chef Carl Smith. Menus are changed seasonally and reflect traditional dishes from both British and continental inspirations. The Restaurant has two AA rosettes and serves clean, uncluttered dishes that are both attractive and full of subtle flavour. Their pastry chef ensures that desserts are decadent and perfectly complement a wonderful dining experience. Guests can reserve tables for special anniversaries and celebrations and there are also two beautifully appointed private dining rooms where classic cuisine is coupled with smart, attentive service. Tables can be provided for small intimate evenings for eight
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all the way through to the Oak room with its distinctive wood panelling catering for up to 40 guests. The aim at the Brandshatch Hotel & Spa Restaurant is to serve traditional favourites with a contemporary twist and to create some new dishes with the hope they will one day be considered traditional favourites too. Or why not take afternoon tea in their drawing room (served daily from 1.00pm - 4.30pm) and then move to the bar for a cocktail or glass of Champagne, or enjoy a spot of private dining for an indulgent occasion? For a quick bite after a workout enjoy a range of lighter options from their Spa Atrium cafĂŠ and lounge.
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The Red Lion
Address The Red Lion Pub, Crockham Lane, Hernhill ME13 9JR Telephone 01227 751207 Email tables@theredlionhernhill.co.uk
Website www.theredlionhernhill.co.uk Opening Times Monday to Saturday: 12 noon - 10.30pm, food: 12 noon - 2.30pm, 6.00pm - 9.00pm Sunday: 12 noon - 7.00pm, food: 12 noon - 4.00pm The Red Lion’s style can be described as contemporary Kent and features incredible local lunchtime specials, a walkers’ menu and Butcher & Trawler boards to share.Sunday lunches at The Red Lion are as popular as ever with the finest cuts of meat (the highlight being the sirloin of beef). Whether it’s for a quiet family lunch, a birthday or special occasion, their Crown Post restaurant upstairs can hold up to 50 seated guests. At the bar you will find a drink for whatever mood you’re in. From their premium lagers, Peroni and Curious Brew, to real ales, Master Brew, Harveys and a local guest. They work closely with their vintner to select wines
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to complement their dishes from all over the world. During the summer, if you’re on your way to the beach, or a pit-stop on your country walk, be sure to come and make most of their beer garden. The pub is open all day (lunch stops at 2.30), and they have the lovely garden with a small entertainment area for younger guests, and they welcome dogs. There are a few tables at the front that look across to the church and are excellent suntraps! Steeped in history this 13th Century Hall House has been totally refurbished by the White family. It retains many distinctive character features including exposed beams, flagstone floors and crown post ceiling and an inviting log fire.
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the cock inn
Address Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone ME17 4JD Telephone 01622 743166 Email theboughtoncock@btconnect.com The Cock Inn is situated in the rural surroundings of the pretty village of Boughton Monchelsea, close to Leeds Castle. This consistently high quality pub - often quoted as being one of best in Kent - is well known for freshly prepared country cuisine. Dishes are cooked from scratch using the best in seasonal produce. It is advisable to book for the restaurant, alternatively you may choose to dine in the bar area. Owned by local brewers Shepherd Neame and leased by Jo and Dave, the whole team are like a big family giving a genuine welcome to all. Many front of house and kitchen staff have been there for over five years, providing a wealth of experience. From an extensive menu range to an exemplary ambience, all is catered for.
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Website www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/maidstone/cock-inn Opening Times Monday - Saturday: 12 noon - 11pm Sunday: 12 noon - 10.30pm
Castle View Restaurant Leeds castle
Address Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL Telephone 01622 767766 Email dining@leeds-castle.co.uk
Website www.leeds-castle.com/restaurant Opening Times Castle View Restaurant is open for bookings from 6.30pm. Pre-dinner drinks are available from 6.00pm. The oak-beamed setting of the Castle View Restaurant at Leeds Castle offers diners a relaxed atmosphere with spectacular views across the terrace of the 12th Century Castle beautifully lit at night. Choose from an ever changing menu which uses the best local and seasonal ingredients or ask about the daily specials dishes that showcase the Head Chef’s creativity and flare. Parking is free and an entrance ticket to Leeds Castle is not required.
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THE SWAN, WEST MALLING
Address 35 Swan Street, West Malling ME19 6JU Telephone 01732 521910 Email info@theswanwestmalling.co.uk
Website www.theswanwestmalling.co.uk Opening Times Monday - Friday Brunch: 9.00am - 11.45am Weekends: 10.00am - 11.45am Monday - Saturday Lunch: 12 noon - 5.30pm Sunday: 12:30pm - 5.45pm Monday - Saturday Dinner: 5.30pm - 10.00pm Open all day, The Swan offers imaginative dining seven days a week. The brunch is one of the best served in the area; choose from healthy options such as granola, caramelised grapefruit, fresh juices or classic dishes including eggs benedict, salt beef hash and a full English. The á la carte menu reflects the best of British comprising a selection of grills and seasonal classics with robust and creative flavours. In addition, the midweek set menu also offers fabulous value. The bar is an inviting place to meet at any time of the day with creative cocktails, thoughtfully selected wines and great coffee. The Swan is an independent leading Kent restaurant bringing modern dining
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to the lively market town of West Malling. The recently refurbished restaurant and bar combines stylish design and bespoke furnishings, creating a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. Along with the sleek cocktail bar and restaurant, upstairs there is a lounge bar and three private dining rooms, perfectly suited for both social and business gatherings. Now that warmer weather is upon us, you’ll be able to step out of the restaurant and enjoy the garden to the full. The elegant garden is open for diners, drinkers and events; the peaceful top terrace is the perfect wedding venue. There’s no better way to make the most of the Summer by celebrating the onset of warm days and balmy evenings with an outdoor party. In May there is an annual family garden party, and throughout the Summer they also hold regular wine tasting dinners in the beautiful marquee.
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The oyster pearl
Address 185 Faversham Rd, Whitstable CT5 4BJ Telephone 01227 272705 Email oysterpearlrestaurant@hotmail.com
Website www.theoysterpearlrestaurant.com Opening Times Monday - Thursday: 12 noon - 11.30pm Friday - Saturday: 12 noon - 10.30pm Sunday: 12 noon - 11.30pm Famous for its oysters, Whitstable now has another pearl in its collection. The award-winning Oyster Pearl Bar and Restaurant at Seasalter has set the taste-buds tingling of reviewers and judges with its high quality and creative dishes. All served in a pleasant environment with friendly and helpful staff, it’s little wonder its reputation is ensuring its popularity which continues to grow. Voted best newcomer at a major food and drink awards last year, the Oyster Pearl prides itself on creating an eclectic menu. It serves up a British and Asian fusion with its seafood dishes and locally sourced seasonal ingredients – truly the best of all worlds. This transforms into an ever
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evolving creative menu that will suit all tastes. One visit and you’ll see just what all the fuss is about. “We popped in here whilst starving out for a drive down the coast, and we are very glad we did, a huge lamb shank and a seafood platter soon sorted us out. Friendly staff and efficient service, the pub and atmosphere is lovely with room to eat outside.” “Upon entering, we were greeted by the friendly owner who could not be more accommodating. The food really was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and cosy. What more could you ask for?” “This is a great pub and food was amazing. Realy friendly staff and we had a dog with us and nothing was too much trouble. Definitely give them a visit.”
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Buenos Aires Nights Steakhouse
Address 63 High St, Maidstone ME14 1SR Telephone 01622 688655 Email info@ba-nights.co.uk
Website www.ba-nights.co.uk Opening Times Monday - Tuesday: 6.00pm - 10.00pm Wednesday - Thursday: 6.00pm - 11.00pm Friday - Saturday: 12 noon - 11.00pm Sunday: 12 noon - 10.00pm
Located in the heart of Maidstone town centre you will discover an elegant and cosy ambience within the restaurant, with the best charcoal grilled meat from Argentina, and a fine selection of wines. Buenos Aires Nights are an international English-Spanish group where the head chef and managing director are both originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. They will offer you a high quality steak, excellent service and a list of the best Argentinean wines. There are many different varieties of grapes cultivated in Argentina, reflecting the country’s many
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immigrant groups. The French brought Malbec and the Italians brought vines thatthey called Bonarda and Torrontés, which makes most of Argentina’s best known wines. You can discover within Buenos Aires Nights these three grapes with a long list of Malbec wines. Buenos Aires, the world’s most intense city believes quantity is not as important as quality, and one thing that makes the dining experience there so special is that they serve natural grass-fed beef. Argentine cuisine may be described as a cultural blend and is influenced by Italy and Spain, and their style of cooking and eating steak makes it unique and most interesting to the hungry carnivore. Don’t wait too long to come and try this great experience.
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The barnyard restaurant
Address Oak Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne ME9 7EZ Telephone 01634 235059 Email zest@the-barnyard.com The BarnYard is set amongst 150 acres of beautiful scenery and encapsulates the essence of Kent. As members of Produced in Kent, it celebrates local and seasonal produce and is proud to source the finest ingredients. This theme runs throughout its menus, from the eggs that are collected daily from the free range chickens on the farm and used for its hearty breakfasts, to cheese boards using Kent cheeses from the deli counter in its award winning farm shop, served with home-made spiced apple chutney using apples from its own orchards. For a truly unique dining experience visit The BarnYard.
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Website www.the-barnyard.com Opening Times Monday - Sunday: Summer hours 9.00am - 5.00pm Winter hours 9.00am - 4.00pm
sino restaurant
Address 10 Liberty Square, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4AU Telephone 01732 872888 Email orientalexperience@hotmail.co.uk
Website www.sinokingshill.com Opening Times Monday - Saturday Lunch: 12 noon - 2.30pm Monday - Thursday Dinner: 5.30pm - 11.00pm Friday - Saturday: 5.30pm - 11.30pm Sunday: 1.00pm - 10.00pm
At Sino, the staff are committed to offering customers a wonderful, personal dining experience with a flavour of oriental cuisine. They provide top quality food, efficient service and an ideal setting for any dining event. The top floor dining area has its own bar, karaoke and music system which can be used for private functions. Sino also offer a takeaway service with free delivery within 3 miles when you spend over ÂŁ18. They ensure all takeaway food is the same quality as the food served in their restaurant. The pleasing ambience and oriental atmosphere makes Sino an ideal venue for midday lunches, romantic evening dinners, group events and special occasions.
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raja of kent, TENTERDEN
Address Biddenden Rd, High Halden, Tenterden TN30 6SX Telephone 01233 851191 Email info@therajaofkent.com
Website www.therajaofkent.com Opening Times Monday - Saturday: Lunch 12 noon - 2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm - 11.30pm Sunday Lunch: 12 noon - 3.00pm Dinner: 5.30pm - 11.30pm Kent restaurateur Rezaul Raja who owns The Raja of Kent group of restaurants, welcomes you to The Raja of Kent at Tenterden. Rezaul Raja’s reputation is such that customers are drawn from across Kent, with many regulars travelling on a weekly basis. New to the menu are some specialist dishes that are created authentically so they are exactly as they would be served in Bangladesh. The exciting new dishes include: Mozadar Mangosh (diced beef & aromatic Bangladeshi spices), Chicken Raas (flawlessly cooked chicken leg), Lamb Shank (slowly cooked perfect
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for the season), Spicy Sea Bass and Kuda Goost (sweet pumpkin with Lamb). The Tenterden restaurant is the current holder of the Best Indian (Kent Restaurant awards) and is named in the Top 100 Indian Restaurants in the British Curry Awards. Recently, Rezaul Raja was honoured at a special seminar and dinner at the House of Commons for his contribution to the UK economy. He has also had the pleasure of being asked to be a judge in the Channel 4 production ‘Secret Supper Club’. Essential to their success and seamless high quality cooking is that Rezaul Raja has personally trained all of the chefs at each restaurant; most have now been within The Raja of Kent group of restaurants for many years.
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The vineyard restaurant
Address London Road, Wrotham Heath TN15 7RU Telephone 01732 882330 Email dine@thevineyardrestaurant.co.uk
Website www.thevineyardrestaurant.co.uk Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday Lunch: 12 noon - 2.30pm Dinner: 6.00pm - 10.30pm Monday: Closed Sunday: Open all day Set in the picturesque village of Wrotham Heath, The Vineyard is one of the finest restaurants in the region, where your dining experience will almost certainly exceed your expectations. Boasting a diverse European menu and a carefully handpicked list of fine wines, they have something to offer all customers who are looking for an excellent culinary experience complemented by attentive service which is second to none. Reputed for its exquisite seafood menu as well as its French and Italian specialities, The Vineyard offers authentic dishes cooked with fresh ingredients that have been carefully market sourced by the team. They also have over
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twenty years’ experience in cooking authentic European cuisine for the region, and are the winner of the 2008 Kent Messenger ‘Best Restaurant in Kent’ award. The Vineyard offers fine dining at an affordable price, and warmly welcomes couples, groups, parties and families for an enjoyable meal. It can also be booked for wedding receptions and other special functions. Arriving there is hassle-free as they have a large car park, and the atmosphere is relaxed, warm and friendly. If you are in the area, why not try this rather special venue?
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Horizon Restaurant Ashford International Hotel
Address Simone Weil Avenue, Ashford TN24 8UX Telephone 01233 219988 Email ashfordrestaurant@QHotels.co.uk
Website www.QHotels.co.uk Opening Times Monday - Friday Breakfast: 6.30am - 9.30am Saturday - Sunday: 7.30am - 10.30am Monday - Saturday Evening Meals: 6.30pm - 9.30pm At Ashford International Hotel they know the importance of good food and drink, and the team are continually sourcing new produce and developing the menus to suit all palates. The Horizon Bar is an elegant area in which to enjoy a pre-dinner drink, whilst perusing a mouth-watering menu. A seasonal menu is designed by the head chef and delivers modern British cuisine, using locally-sourced produce where possible. In the summer months, enjoy al fresco dining in garden surroundings on the restaurant terrace. When the sun goes down, their heated lamps will make your evening more comfortable. Whether you are visiting the Ashford International Hotel on business or treating family and friends to a delicious Sunday lunch, a gourmet delight awaits. The chefs in the stylish Horizon Restaurant take locally grown British produce and put
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a contemporary twist on traditional dishes resulting in a menu to tantalise the taste buds. The modern and vibrant Horizon Bar & Restaurant offers an interactive buffet lunch. Their attentive waiters are on-hand to advise you on the best wine to compliment your meal. The decor inside the Horizon Bar & Restaurant is stylish and comfortable - a great place to meet with friends or business associates alike. Whether you’re just passing through the area or are a regular, a visit to Horizon Bar & Restaurant is a must.
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buoy and oyster
Address 44 High Street Margate, Kent CT9 1DS Telephone 01843 446631 Email enquiries@buoyandoyster.com
Website www.buoyandoyster.com Opening Times Monday: closed Tuesday - Saturday: Lunch 12 noon - 3.00pm Dinner 6.00pm - 9.00pm Coffee/Cocktails: 11.00am - 11.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm Lunch: 12 noon - 3.00pm Buoy and Oyster is an independent, family owned restaurant and cocktail bar set in a Grade II listed building over looking the beach in Margate, Kent. Ideally located a stone’s throw from the Turner Contemporary and Dreamland and with stunning views across the bay; whether you are dining inside the restaurant or outside on the terrace overlooking the beach, it is the perfect location to enjoy the stunning views and beautiful Margate sunsets in a relaxed and stylish setting. Owners and husband and wife team Simon and Nadine are passionate about showcasing the best of the local produce that Kent has to offer and are proud to be a part of this beautiful town’s regeneration.
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With exciting menus that change with the seasons there is always something new to try when visiting and their extensive menu offers a wide range of options for both seafood or meat lovers. Seaside classics such as fish and chips and mussels are nestled next to more adventurous choices such as mojito cured halibut, 12 hour short rib in a barbeque and oyster stout sauce and homemade saffron tagliatelle with dolcelatte, spinach and broadbeans. Every Sunday a traditional roast dinner is offered alongside the full menu and with live music nights on the first and third Wednesday of each month, be sure to subscribe to the mailing list to keep up to date with upcoming events.
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blean tavern
Address 4 Blean Hill, Blean, Canterbury CT2 9EF Telephone 01227 455516 Email bleantavern@hotmail.com
Website www.bleantavern.com Opening Times Breakfast is served from 8.00am. Tuesday - Saturday 8.00am to 11.30pm Sunday 8.00am to 9.30pm Monday Closed except for Bank Holidays.
The restaurant serves British and exciting Pan-Asian food. There is a lunch menu, Sunday set menu (traditional Sunday roast available) and tempting evening and dessert menu, including platters for sharing. There is also a children’s menu available. Discover for yourself the perfect dining experience.“Great food and friendly service... if you haven’t tried this place you have been missing out.” “Amazingly authentic food, would absolutely eat here again.” “Superb. Delicious food. Cannot recommend highly enough.” Also available are the following menus: Platters for sharing, Lite Bites, Lunch, Dinner & Desserts. There is also a Specials board and a Childrens Menu. So whatever you fancy it is all there at The Blean Tavern.
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Powder and magazine
Address Building 72, Ordnance Yard, Upnor Road, Lower Upnor, Rochester ME2 4UY Telephone 01634 710872
Website www.powderandmagazine.co.uk Opening Times Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30am - 10.30pm Sunday: 12 noon - 2.30pm Lunch: 12.00 noon - 14.00pm Last orders: 9.45pm
Powder and Magazine is Medway’s newest gastro dining experience, with a fantastic selection of menus including A La Carte, Sunday lunch, a special mid-week menu and an express lunch menu. Their extensive drinks list is one for the wine lover, and they offer a range of beers, ciders and spirits, as well as a whole host of soft drinks. The atmosphere in Powder and Magazine makes it the perfect dining experience for any family, and the reviews are just fantastic. “Very Helpful Happy staff, great atmosphere and setting, food was most enjoyable. Whilst management can’t take credit for the stunning April sunshine, credit is due for providing a friendly atmosphere with a unique “hide away” location that impressed at the time and left us wanting to return!”
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CHiLSTOn parK HOTEL Sandway, Lenham, ME17 2BE at Chilston park Hotel, Lenham, guests are delighted with afternoon tea, and there is no finer place to enjoy this tradition than in the Marble Lounge with its beautiful chandeliers. This great country house was built for pleasure and it is in the Marble Lounge where this spirit is most prevalent – here you can allow yourself to be outrageously indulgent as you devour the selection of carefully prepared pastries, sandwiches and the finest leaf tea. For that extra special occasion, you can also choose to take afternoon tea in one of their private dining rooms. www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/chilstonpark
THE LOnDOn BEaCH HOTEL
Ashford Road, Tenterden, ME17 6HX The London Beach is situated just outside the historic town of Tenterden and is surrounded by beautiful countryside with stunning views across the parkland golf course and beyond. There is a magnificent conservatory and terrace where you can relax and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. www.londonbeach.com
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30-33 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RX Situated in the heart of Canterbury, within ancient city walls, aBode Canterbury offers the perfect place to enjoy afternoon Tea after a busy day enjoying the shops, historic sites and traditional architecture.afternoon Tea is served in the elegant County restaurant, which takes its name from the original name established for the hotel in 1892. You can enjoy a traditional afternoon Tea which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, cakes and scones, accompanied by a hot beverage of your choice. www.abodecanterbury.co.uk
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THE MarQuiS aLKHaM
Alkham Valley Road, Alkham, Dover, CT15 7DF aselection of desserts and fruit scones with jam and clotted cream accompanied by a pot of tea or coffee from our extensive list. available in the bar, terrace or in your room from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday, 3.30pm - 5pm Sunday - Monday. A selection of finger sandwiches are available. www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk
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aFTErnOOn TEa THE SECrET GarDEn
Mersham-le-hatch Business Village, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN25 6NH Whether you desire a quick coffee and cake, or would like to enjoy an afternoon tea, cream tea or a delicious lunch, The Secret Garden is the perfect place to relax and unwind with friends and family. Choose from a variety of afternoon tea options, including chocolate afternoon tea, gentlemens relish, or the traditional afternoon tea. With al fresco dining in a beautiful Kentish setting, admire the fabulous gardens whilst enjoying a tasty treat. The decor inside has a beautiful blend of different styles, and really gives you that feeling of fine dining with a homely, comfortable twist. www.secretgardenkent.co.uk
WHErE MEMOriES MEET
188 Tonbridge Rd, Wateringbury, ME18 5NS Treat yourself and your loved ones to a celebration of traditional English pomp & Ceremony. For afternoon Tea, they require a booking at least 48 hours in advance to prepare the necessary refinements. www.wherememoriesmeet.com
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Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 5NQ pop in to Tudor park, maybe after a walk around the nearby Wildlife Trust in Bearsted and order the beautifully-crafted cream tea. it comes with scones that defy gravity and lashings of cream. if you are an afternoon tea connoisseur, you won’t be disappointed, Tudor park has recently brought in British tea specialist Simpsons Tea and has also teamed up with Kent’s leading wine producer Chapel Down to offer its sparkling wine as part of a royal afternoon tea package. www.marriotttudorpark.co.uk
EaSTWELL ManOr HOTEL Eastwell Park, Boughton Lees, Ashford, TN25 4HR What a fabulous way to spend an afternoon – sitting by a crackling log fire in beautiful Eastwell Manor or, during the summer months, relaxing on the terrace overlooking the gardens.
Whether you choose the classic Eastwell Manor, pimms, Champagne or Celebration Tea, all are served from elegant, silver teapots and silver cake stands.
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The scones with preserves and clotted cream, a delicious assortment of sandwiches and cakes are all sublime. There is a large selection of leaf teas or a cafetière of coffee if you prefer.perfect whether indulging yourself or treating that someone special, Eastwell Manor is five star in every way imaginable. www.eastwellmanor.co.uk
rOWHiLL GranGE HOTEL
Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7QH a charming 18th century country house hotel, snugly surrounded by acres of gorgeous gardens, tended grounds, and a picturesque lake. This country house hotel is perfectly placed to enjoy afternoon Tea either out on the terraces and grounds or snuggly in one of the comfy lounges. Enjoy a decadent selection of home baked treats and pastries, sandwiches and freshly made scones with thick clotted cream and jam. www.alexanderhotels.co.uk
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nYnE LOunGE
267 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 8DB Something to celebrate? Why not reserve an area at nYne lounge. Whether it’s the ruby room with its own bar and your very own bartender to keep you and your guests refreshed, the Chesterfield sofas or a poser table in the heart of the action, nYne have an area that’s perfect for you! The Balcony - party Booths available for private hire The ruby room - with private party bar - available for hire The posers - available to reserve www.nynelounge.com
LYFE LOunGE
108 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5JY at Lyfe Lounge they are committed to bringing you the best drinking experience in Kent. They have an extensive cocktail list for you to relax over after a stressful day at work, or maybe you’d prefer a glass of wine or champagne in the sun on their patio while catching up with old friends. They’re open from late morning all the way through to late night and have the creativity and experience to compliment any occasion. Visit them in the morning or at lunch to just grab a coffee on the go. Enjoy the patio and have that long overdue catch up with an old friend. Why not stay and continue your party through till lunchtime and pair a lovely glass of wine. www.lyfelounge.co.uk
Bar CHOCOLaTE
10-11 Market Buildings, Maidstone ME14 1HP Just off of the busy Maidstone High Street sits Bar Chocolate. a Cocktail Bar and nightclub, open seven days a week, serving a great range of beers, wines & premium spirits. They offer traditional and contemporary cocktails, a wide variety of premium spirits, wines and lagers with plenty of choice in between. Further into the evening, they pump up the volume as their DJs play a wide mix of music into the late hours of the morning. www.bar-chocolate.com
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MuMu MaiDSTOnE
108-110 Week St, Maidstone ME14 1RH The Cocktail Bar at Mu Mu is an altar of celebration & nightlife unlike anything but the most exclusive & secretive London drinking dens. Fittingly, this bastion of true cocktail afficionado’s is home to a passionate team of cocktail bartenders, offering some of the most innovative & interesting beverages to be found anywhere in the world. using pioneering molecular techniques to create multi-sensory experiences, & only the freshest ingredients & highest quality spirits, the Cocktail Bar at Mu Mu is a truly extraordinary place to spend an evening. www.mumuexperience.com
THE KEnT COCKTaiL Bar & LOunGE 20 High St, Gravesend DA11 0BA The Kent Cocktail Bar & Lounge opened in Gravesend High Street in December 2010, formerly known as Ground Zero Bar, and still remains dedicated to bringing unrivalled drinks quality and service to a discerning crowd. The Kent offers a wide range of unique and classic cocktails, and a fine selection of premium spirits, draught and bottled beers. www.the-kent.com
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DuSK 2 DaWn
10-11 Market Buildings, Maidstone ME14 1HP Dusk 2 Dawn is the newest and finest urban club with cocktail bars and a shisha lounge based in Maidstone, Kent. With a pool room and live music, you will be sure of a good time when you head down to Dusk 2 Dawn. There is an outdoor area for those hot summer nights, and enjoy a shisha with friends as the perfect accompaniment to your fruity cocktail. www.duskmaidstone.co.uk
BraMLEY’S
15 Orange St, Canterbury CT1 2JA Encounter a different kind of night in this unique speakeasy bar - with incomparable cocktails, vintage décor and live music in a beautifully intimate setting. Every day they offer their cocktails as two for £10.00 from 6pm - 8pm, and this extends to all night Thursday. www.bramleysbar.co.uk
OLiVEr’S Bar & rESTauranT
186 High St, Rochester ME1 1EY Their drinks menu has over 30 Cocktails and 45 wines and champagnes for you to enjoy. So if it’s dancing on a Weekend or enjoying a relaxed drink during the week, Oliver’s is the place to be. www.oliversrochester.com
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Intimate
Locally Sourced
Comfortable
FAMILY DINING
INGREDIENTS
OUTDOOR SEATING
Enjoy a fresh home cooked meal with your loved ones in the private dining room and finish with a night cap in the cosy snug.
We use only the finest Kentish suppliers wherever possible and our dishes change with the seasons.
Stay protected come rain or shine at a flick of a switch and extend your evening for Al-Fresco dining with the warmth of over-head and under-bench heating.