Home   Categories   Grid

Eat Shop Drink

‘I had no clue what lay behind the solid grey doors – and still left confused’

‘I had no clue what lay behind the solid grey doors – and still left confused’

22 March 2024

Secret Drinker takes a step into the unknown in the middle of a Kent village

9

New coffee shop opens in town centre

New coffee shop opens in town centre

21 March 2024

A shop selling coffees, milkshakes, cakes, sandwiches and specialty bao buns has welcomed its first customers.

3

Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

19 March 2024

Fashion brand Ted Baker, which has four Kent outlets, has reportedly called in administrators after a licensing partnership was ditched.

3

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

18 March 2024

A fast food giant has confirmed the opening date of its restaurant in a popular shopping centre.

18

Mushrooms instead of tampons among unusual supermarket swaps

Mushrooms instead of tampons among unusual supermarket swaps

18 March 2024

Mushrooms instead of tampons and a frozen pizza for peaches are among the unusual substitutions customers ordering groceries online have been sent.

2

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

17 March 2024

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

‘Cashless society just won't work!’

‘Cashless society just won't work!’

16 March 2024

Sainsbury’s shoppers in Kent were among those hit by technical problems today, with the supermarket unable to take contactless payments.

76

‘Madness in my decision to visit this deceptive boozer’

‘Madness in my decision to visit this deceptive boozer’

15 March 2024

The Secret Drinker found a popular watering hole this week which allowed his companion to go full-on naturist.

29

‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

14 March 2024

As Bluewater prepares celebrations for its 25th anniversary we take a look at what’s changed at its iconic food court over the years.

10

New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

12 March 2024

It’s been confirmed that a new shop is opening in a shopping centre’s former Disney Store unit.

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

12 March 2024

A new high street dessert chain has confirmed when it’ll begin to serve customers.

Nepalese restaurant reignites town’s ‘iconic’ fire station

Nepalese restaurant reignites town’s ‘iconic’ fire station

11 March 2024

Professional chefs whose exotic dishes have attracted visitors from all over Kent have opened their latest venture under the railway arches.

5

‘We’re spoiled for choice in Kent but this place will keep you coming back’

‘We’re spoiled for choice in Kent but this place will keep you coming back’

09 March 2024

The food scene is thriving in Kent these days and our reviewer was blown away when he tried out one restaurant’s guest chef collaboration night.

3

Landmark pub back open after shock Xmas closure

Landmark pub back open after shock Xmas closure

09 March 2024

An Australian lorry driver turned publican has unveiled his plans to make a success of a troubled landmark pub.

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

07 March 2024

Secret Drinker checks out a pub revamp where no expense has been spared

20

Picture gallery: Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Picture gallery: Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

05 March 2024

Take a look at the winners who scooped top prizes at the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

01 March 2024

Secret Drinker chills in a boutique hotel bar with three mysterious Moretti drinkers and one extra loud punter

17

McDonald’s reveals extra details ahead of new branch opening

McDonald’s reveals extra details ahead of new branch opening

29 February 2024

The fast food chain has confirmed a number of details ahead of the opening of its new branch at a Kent shopping centre.

4

Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

27 February 2024

The 12 winners of the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards have been named at a ceremony full of foodie favourites.

6

‘We want to turn dingy pub into Kent's best sports bar'

‘We want to turn dingy pub into Kent's best sports bar'

27 February 2024

A new team in charge of a pub once branded “dark and dingy” hope to turn it into Kent’s best sports bar.

5
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More