From revived backstreet boozers to cosy lounges and cabaret bars, these are the new places to stop for a pint this year.

A family is celebrating 10 years at the helm of a popular cafe known for its breakfast stacks and brunch igloos.

A bistro favoured by TV chef Tom Kerridge has been granted permission to continue using the space upstairs, after an impassioned plea from the owner.

An award-winning shop has confirmed it will leave one of Kent’s busiest high streets to focus on its flagship and online stores.

Secret Drinker was left seeing red after diving into a ‘dour’ town centre pub.

Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake by tucking into Asian cuisine at these delicious Chinese restaurants.

A 17th-century pub which was once decaying into ruins could finally reopen this year – 18 years after it closed.

Our second batch of finalists for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 has been announced, including Pub of the Year.

We’re announcing the final three picks in each category of this year’s awards, as voted for by our KentOnline readers.

Our undercover reviewer embarks on her search for a new favourite cocktail bar, but doesn’t have to go far for inspiration.

If you love a bar where can you chat, laugh and drink proper beer? Secret Drinker has just the place.

A family and dog friendly pub is looking for a new landlord or lady to take over the reins when it reopens after a major refurbishment project.

Karan Gokani, who co-founded London restaurant chain Hoppers, is treating Kent foodies to a one-off multi-course meal.

We’ve picked five of Kent’s top-rated cafes where you can sit back and relax with a hot drink in the cold weather.

It was love at first sight for Secret Drinker at this village inn - but then he discovered the ghosts

A doughnut company selling indulgent treats such as a ‘brownie bomb’ and Eton mess flavoured concoctions has expanded.

Bosses at a bar chain said to be “better than Wetherspoon” will soon cut the ribbon at the grand opening of their latest Kent venture.

The nominations are in! These are the top 11 restaurants in this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, as voted for by you.

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is set to open its latest Kent outlet in March - but you’ll struggle to guess where.

We’ve received hundreds of nominations for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, and these 11 pubs came out on top.