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‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

26 April 2024

Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local

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We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

25 April 2024

Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.

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Cocktail festival is back for second year

Cocktail festival is back for second year

24 April 2024

The 12-day event gives cocktail drinkers a chance to get speciality drinks at a bargain price.

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‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

21 April 2024

A pair of friends who began experimenting with making their own spirits have won gold for their gin at the first attempt.

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Cheers! Pubs where you can celebrate the May Day weekend

Cheers! Pubs where you can celebrate the May Day weekend

20 April 2024

Kick off the month with a long weekend of craft beer, live music, outdoor BBQs and more at these Kent watering holes.

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

18 April 2024

Secret Drinker lets his dog take the lead as they head to a seaside haven for those on two legs and four

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Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

18 April 2024

An Italian restaurant chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch in the county.

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Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

18 April 2024

An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.

The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

18 April 2024

In our latest food review, we visit a restaurant with a strange taste when it comes to interior design.

Opening date revealed for new burrito chain store

Opening date revealed for new burrito chain store

17 April 2024

A street food chain specialising in burritos is set to launch its third branch in the county.

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Wagamama reveals opening date for shopping centre restaurant

Wagamama reveals opening date for shopping centre restaurant

16 April 2024

An award-winning food chain has announced when it will be opening its latest restaurant in the county.

'Our unique foodie event will put hotel back on the map'

'Our unique foodie event will put hotel back on the map'

13 April 2024

Friends hope to put a hotel “back on the map” by hosting food nights in the disused restaurant with a different guest chef each month.

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‘If you don’t like dogs in pubs - this probably isn’t the place for you’

‘If you don’t like dogs in pubs - this probably isn’t the place for you’

13 April 2024

The landlord of a pub with a special menu just for dogs admits his city centre inn is “probably not the place” for punters who don’t like pooches.

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‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

13 April 2024

A popular couple returning to run a much-loved pub have started renovating it with the help of loyal customers and plan to reopen it soon.

Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

12 April 2024

One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants is to reopen later this year - delighting fast-food fans who feared the site would remain shut for good.

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‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

12 April 2024

Is Spoons getting everything right or is the town centre competition just a bit naff? Secret Drinker finds out.

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Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

11 April 2024

Our reviewer went on the hunt for the best spot for Sunday lunch after a country ramble with his four-legged friend in tow.

Pub named best in Kent just six months after opening

Pub named best in Kent just six months after opening

09 April 2024

A family-run business has seen one of its pubs named the best in Kent for the third year running.

Chef assures Michelin-starred pub will stay open after hitting market for £1m

Chef assures Michelin-starred pub will stay open after hitting market for £1m

09 April 2024

A Michelin-starred chef has assured his award-winning pub will remain open after the building hit the market for more than £1 million.

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New cafe set to open at closed-off 18th century fort

New cafe set to open at closed-off 18th century fort

07 April 2024

A new cafe and welcome centre is set to become the first building to open at a closed-off 18th century fort.

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