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Magnifique! A centuries-old English pub with a helping of French ooh la la

Magnifique! A centuries-old English pub with a helping of French ooh la la

28 March 2025

Torn between boozing and eating out in style? Secret Drinker finds a pub that has all the bases covered.

'My appetite never fails me but this mountain of meat was an effort to conquer!'

'My appetite never fails me but this mountain of meat was an effort to conquer!'

26 March 2025

When discussing where to go for this week's review, it was one image which sealed the deal as we chose a Tex-Mex restaurant with sea views.

Two Kent bakeries named in UK's top 50

Two Kent bakeries named in UK's top 50

26 March 2025

Two Kent bakeries have been named in a list of the UK’s top 50, with critics praising their cheery staff and “local vibe”.

Vietnamese street-food chain to open at Bluewater

Vietnamese street-food chain to open at Bluewater

25 March 2025

A restaurant chain serving “fresh and healthy” Vietnamese dishes is opening its second branch in the county.

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‘We’re not going to become a pub – it’ll be more like wine with your olives’

‘We’re not going to become a pub – it’ll be more like wine with your olives’

24 March 2025

A town centre café is hoping customers will soon be able to enjoy a glass of wine as well as tea and coffee as it seeks to stand out from the crowd.

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5 Kent pubs with great countryside views

5 Kent pubs with great countryside views

23 March 2025

Celebrate blue skies and sunny days with a pint at one of these stunning countryside pubs.

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Hugely popular roadside cafe undergoes 'massive' expansion

Hugely popular roadside cafe undergoes 'massive' expansion

22 March 2025

A cafe dishing up one of Kent’s best full English breakfasts has undergone a “massive” expansion, with a new look and extra seating.

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‘I took my boyfriend to a women-only bar - within minutes they had him doing the conga’

‘I took my boyfriend to a women-only bar - within minutes they had him doing the conga’

22 March 2025

Our reviewer visited a bar with a lively dance floor and an unusual door policy that’s ruffled a few feathers.

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Want to feel younger? This pub will transport you back by about 35 years

Want to feel younger? This pub will transport you back by about 35 years

21 March 2025

Secret Drinker drops in on a pub that’s about as old school as you’re going to get

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‘If it’s good enough for Jools Holland, it’s good enough for me’

‘If it’s good enough for Jools Holland, it’s good enough for me’

20 March 2025

Our reporter visited the Italian restaurant frequented by musician Jools Holland and was treated to a Mediterranean feast.

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'I start at 7.30am and close at midnight': A day in the life of a Kent pub landlord

'I start at 7.30am and close at midnight': A day in the life of a Kent pub landlord

18 March 2025

A landlord has described the highs and lows of running an independent pub - from looking after locals to competing with Wetherspoon.

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One of Kent’s oldest pubs forced to shut hits market for £640k

One of Kent’s oldest pubs forced to shut hits market for £640k

17 March 2025

One of Kent’s oldest pubs has gone up for sale following its shock closure last month.

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American chain to open first UK restaurant in Kent

American chain to open first UK restaurant in Kent

16 March 2025

An American seafood chain is set to open its first UK location in the county this summer.

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‘I still have to pinch myself every day that I can come back to this’

‘I still have to pinch myself every day that I can come back to this’

15 March 2025

The new owner of a cafe in an ex-coastguard station says she has to “pinch herself” at getting to work in such an amazing location.

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'The beer takes centre stage at this country pub - even in the loo’

'The beer takes centre stage at this country pub - even in the loo’

14 March 2025

Bland and boring from the road, inside this pub it’s a totally different story, as Secret Drinker discovered.

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We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

13 March 2025

Our reporter takes a break from the newsroom and enjoys drinks, dinner and jazz music in a cosy, intimate setting for this week’s food review.

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Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

12 March 2025

A restaurant boss is gearing up for an opening date as she aims to bring a “unique dining experience to Kent’s historic heart”.

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Kent venue named UK’s best boutique hotel

Kent venue named UK’s best boutique hotel

10 March 2025

A popular boutique hotel has been named the best in the UK, leaving its owners “bursting with pride”.

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Brilliant brunches to treat your mum this Mother’s Day

Brilliant brunches to treat your mum this Mother’s Day

09 March 2025

Whether it’s a boozy bottomless brunch or a catch-up over smashed avocado, Kent’s tasty brunches are a great idea for Mother’s Day.

‘18-year-old me would have loved this place, but now it just makes me feel old’

‘18-year-old me would have loved this place, but now it just makes me feel old’

08 March 2025

Our reviewer took a nostalgic trip back in time to the noughties at a bar serving up retro cocktails twinned with garage beats.

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