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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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Shock as landlords announce sudden closure of popular seaside pub

Shock as landlords announce sudden closure of popular seaside pub

07 March 2025

Landlords at a popular seaside pub dating back more than 200 years have stunned punters by announcing its sudden closure.

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'The barmaid declined to explain what on earth this was doing in the pub...'

'The barmaid declined to explain what on earth this was doing in the pub...'

07 March 2025

There are plenty of surprises for Secret Drinker as he takes the plunge at a pub with zero kerb appeal

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New Kent beer now on sale at Wetherspoon - and it’s just £1.99 a pint

New Kent beer now on sale at Wetherspoon - and it’s just £1.99 a pint

06 March 2025

For a limited time, the UK’s biggest pub chain is selling a specially brewed Kent pale ale.

‘This is the sort of place which makes Kent so irresistible’

‘This is the sort of place which makes Kent so irresistible’

06 March 2025

After months of gloom, our reviewer takes a seat, in the sunshine, at a seaside cafe and basks in the county’s glory.

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Well-known roadside cafe opens after major revamp

Well-known roadside cafe opens after major revamp

03 March 2025

A popular cafe has reopened its doors following an extensive revamp – with the new owner hoping to shake off its former reputation.

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Fancy a pint? All you need to know about this week’s Wetherspoon Beer Festival

Fancy a pint? All you need to know about this week’s Wetherspoon Beer Festival

03 March 2025

Pub giant Wetherspoon to introduce five international beers plus new ales from breweries across the UK at 12-day festival.

Costa launches 24-hour drive-thru service at retail park

Costa launches 24-hour drive-thru service at retail park

02 March 2025

A leading coffee outlet is going 24/7 at one of its drive-thru outlets.

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Opening date for Kent’s newest McDonald’s revealed

Opening date for Kent’s newest McDonald’s revealed

02 March 2025

The exact date Kent’s newest McDonald’s is to open has been confirmed.

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This pub was brought back from the dead, but was it worth the effort?

This pub was brought back from the dead, but was it worth the effort?

28 February 2025

Secret Drinker pays a hefty price for a pint at a revived village local where the drinkers call the shots.

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‘The speed-eating challenge burger was delicious – I just wish I had more time to eat it’

‘The speed-eating challenge burger was delicious – I just wish I had more time to eat it’

27 February 2025

Our reviewer took on a quadruple beef patty and bacon cheeseburger challenge in an attempt to win a free meal.

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Winners of food and drink awards revealed

Winners of food and drink awards revealed

25 February 2025

The winners of the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 have been announced at a swanky awards ceremony.

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Twin brothers to open new street food eatery at town’s entertainment complex

Twin brothers to open new street food eatery at town’s entertainment complex

25 February 2025

A chef and his twin brother will be joining other vendors by opening a new food outlet at a leisure complex food hall.

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‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

25 February 2025

A chef with years of experience is hoping to bring Mexican “vibes, flavour and culture” to a town which he says has been lacking for some time.

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Pancake Day 2025: Races, recipes and restaurants

Pancake Day 2025: Races, recipes and restaurants

24 February 2025

Have some flipping good fun this Pancake Day with kids’ races, mouth-watering recipes and freshly-cooked crepes.

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Award-winning Turkish to open second restaurant next month

Award-winning Turkish to open second restaurant next month

23 February 2025

A family-run restaurant is opening a new venue featuring an extensive menu plus traditional live music to give diners a real taste of the culture.

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‘Faultless cocktails - but what happened to the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster?’

‘Faultless cocktails - but what happened to the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster?’

22 February 2025

Our reviewer needed Google to understand the menu at an innovative steampunk-themed bar in a town in the midst of it own reinvention.

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