Wetherspoon has announced it will reopen half its beer gardens on April 12 - here are the ones that will welcome back punters in Kent.

The team behind the popular Pub in the Park event have announced a drive-in festival to feature theatre, cinema, comedy and music alongside food.

We take a look back at some of the city's most legendary pubs which have sadly closed - and what's there now.

An ambitious transformation of an 18th century pub from a tired drinker’s local to a modern and quirky inn will take place after lockdown.

A woman who has worked for Bacardi, Pernod Ricard and now heads Shepherd Neame's marketing has joined the board of tourism firm Visit Kent.

People are being encouraged to think more about buying locally produced food and drink, helping to support Kent businesses with it, in a new campaign.

An enterprise that began just before the first Covid-19 lockdown has survived a year on despite the pandemic's devastating impact on the economy.

A historic village pub that has stood empty for 10 years is to be revamped by a prestigious private school.

From cocktail kits and classes to fine wines and beer that helps local causes, we take a look at some of the local beverages you can raise a glass to.

Home is where the heart is this Valentine's, so support a local business and order a special dinner to come to you? We pick a selection for you:

The pandemic's impact on sales to pubs has forced one of the county's top winemakers to off-load its beers and brewery site.

A fast food restaurant will be reopening walk-in takeaways with new reviewed safety measures and procedures.

Three popular restaurants in the county have been forced to close as administrators were called in to the company which owned them.

National bar chain Slug & Lettuce has pulled the plug on its bid to launch a venue in Kent due to the implications of Covid.

A modern riverside bike cafe scheme will soon be put before a council by three cycling enthusiasts.

Times are tough, but eateries across Kent are stepping up to offer us all something to enjoy in lockdown - a takeaway. Here's seven more to try:

A Kent cocktail influencer who says she wants to help "Pimp your Prosecco" is staging an online cocktail masterclass in the run-up to Valentine's Day.

Two brothers whose mobile bar firm was badly hit by the pandemic are seeing business boom with virtual cocktail classes in time for Valentine's Day.

Plans for a town's fourth KFC have been approved amid concerns the area will become blighted by rubbish.

One of the county's most popular events has been cancelled for a second year because of the pandemic - eight months before it was set to happen.