Home   Categories   Grid

Eat Shop Drink

‘New EU rules will only make gridlock worse - so we're closing’

‘New EU rules will only make gridlock worse - so we're closing’

21 June 2024

A bed shop boss has blamed traffic gridlock and new EU border rules for the closure of his store after just two years of trading.

39

Village pub picks up another top prize

Village pub picks up another top prize

19 June 2024

A pub named Kent’s best earlier this year has now scooped another award to put behind the bar.

New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

18 June 2024

A new free-of-charge bus service taking passengers across one of Kent’s busiest seaside towns is to launch next month.

10

Cadbury to relaunch retro chocolate bar after 20 years

Cadbury to relaunch retro chocolate bar after 20 years

14 June 2024

A Cadbury chocolate bar, which was first made in 1993, is being returned to shop shelves as part of the company’s 200th birthday celebrations.

1

‘As my missus swigged pints outside, I was in the bar with a mystery blonde’

‘As my missus swigged pints outside, I was in the bar with a mystery blonde’

14 June 2024

Secret Drinker has a brief encounter at an awesome country pub just perfect for a summer afternoon

5

‘I’ve changed my mind - this town needs its sports bar back’

‘I’ve changed my mind - this town needs its sports bar back’

13 June 2024

Owners of a once popular sports bar turned supermarket have revealed plans to reopen the boozer and pull pints once again.

4

Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

12 June 2024

A new Turkish eatery, which has undergone a £500,000 revamp, says it has enjoyed a promising start after opening its first branch in the county.

Joy as council u-turn sees free parking return

Joy as council u-turn sees free parking return

12 June 2024

A council has u-turned on its decision to axe free parking at a town centre cinema following a furious backlash from film fans.

5

Dine-and-dash caught on camera leaves cafe boss ‘heartbroken’

Dine-and-dash caught on camera leaves cafe boss ‘heartbroken’

12 June 2024

The boss of an independent cafe has told of the heartbreaking moment a group left without paying while their waitress was out of sight.

27

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

09 June 2024

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.

7

‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

09 June 2024

An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.

1

‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

07 June 2024

Welcome to the madhouse! Secret Drinker’s wild Friday night out.

6

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

06 June 2024

A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.

2

‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

06 June 2024

In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

04 June 2024

A chippy owner who has run his takeaway for more than 40 years says his decision to quit has been an emotional one.

6

Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown

Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown

03 June 2024

The man behind a coffee shop which has opened inside a former tanning salon says he hopes the cafe will be a unique venue for the town.

1

Where to watch Euro 2024 final in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs and bars

Where to watch Euro 2024 final in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs and bars

02 June 2024

With Gareth Southgate and the England team facing Spain in the European Championship final, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.

14

‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

02 June 2024

A husband-and-wife team have transformed a former high street pub into a town’s highest-rated hotel in less than a year.

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

01 June 2024

A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.

2

Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

31 May 2024

To help you find out if Secret Drinker has popped in for a pint near you, we’ve got a list together of every pub he’s reviewed since 2019.

4
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More