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Flushed with love: 'Spectacular and the highlight of my year reviewing pub toilets'

Flushed with love: 'Spectacular and the highlight of my year reviewing pub toilets'

A smitten Secret Drinker finds love in the loos on his latest pub mission.

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Pub to relaunch as LGBT+ Pride bar

Pub to relaunch as LGBT+ Pride bar

A popular pub which reopened during the pandemic is set to relaunch in the New Year with a host of new events aimed towards the LGBT+ community.

Takeaway tearoom to replace failed sandwich bar

Takeaway tearoom to replace failed sandwich bar

An independent tearoom is opening a second site in a town centre – replacing a former sandwich shop which closed after just three weeks.

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Shake shop opens at Bluewater

Shake shop opens at Bluewater

A milkshake speciality chain is opening at Bluewater adding to the centre's offering of food and drink outlets in the run up to Christmas.

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Duo take over running of 'olde worlde' pub

Duo take over running of 'olde worlde' pub

After running the oldest pub in one town for six years, a couple have moved to a nearby inn, and plan a refurbishment to boost its food offering.

'I'll take £80k hit and close to save Christmas for staff'

'I'll take £80k hit and close to save Christmas for staff'

The owner of a chain of restaurants has decided to shut for the festive period to prevent the spread of Covid-19 among staff and customers.

Love it or hate it? The weird, wacky pubs in the most Marmite place in Kent

Love it or hate it? The weird, wacky pubs in the most Marmite place in Kent

Secret Drinker has a mingle on the shingle as he heads to 'the end of the world'

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Christmas market sets out its first stall

Christmas market sets out its first stall

Pick up last minute local goodies and foodie treats at Kent's local farmers' markets this weekend - including a first festive one at a historic house.

Georgian-style bistro planned for empty shop

Georgian-style bistro planned for empty shop

A former town centre retail unit could be split to make way for two new restaurants including a Georgian-style bistro.

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Derelict village pub reopening with Latin American twist

Derelict village pub reopening with Latin American twist

A couple have revealed special plans for a derelict pub which they are bringing back to life.

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Pop-up Christmas bar opens in town centre

Pop-up Christmas bar opens in town centre

A pop-up Christmas cabin offering mulled wine, locally brewed beers and festive cocktails has opened in a town centre.

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Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

A pub that once had a bad reputation has reopened after undergoing a huge makeover and name change.

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Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.

Aldi decision deferred

Aldi decision deferred

Councillors believe a supermarket chain may have down-played the likely effect of increased traffic from a proposed new store.

'A pint costs 99p and the food arrives faster than a Big Mac'

'A pint costs 99p and the food arrives faster than a Big Mac'

Cherry shots, crazy carpets and plenty of change - Secret Drinker takes a break from the shopping in a Wetherspoon

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'New pitta palace is no 3am kebab house'

'New pitta palace is no 3am kebab house'

A new streetfood spot promises to give diners a taste of the Mediterranean - but did our reviewers think it was a-mezze-ing or a Greek tragedy?

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'The new manageress was soon pulling crystals from her bra'

'The new manageress was soon pulling crystals from her bra'

Secret Drinker finds plenty of festive sparkle on his latest pub visit... but only after paying £1 to park.

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Abandoned pub to become Afro-Caribbean restaurant

Abandoned pub to become Afro-Caribbean restaurant

An historic pub is being converted into an Afro-Caribbean restaurant amid a raft of changes in a town centre.

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'Our taste challenge at Britain's best curry house...'

'Our taste challenge at Britain's best curry house...'

Fresh from it winning a top national award, we headed down to a popular Indian restaurant for our latest Eat My Words review.

Win £100 gift card

Win £100 gift card

We're giving our readers the chance to win £100 in a special competition, which celebrates the launch of our latest newsletter featuring Kent's pubs.

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