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When you've gotta go... the pub where folk wander in to use the loo

When you've gotta go... the pub where folk wander in to use the loo

14 April 2023

Secret Drinker finds a great value public house used by some as a public convenience.

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Pub expansion for burger dads who started business in back garden

Pub expansion for burger dads who started business in back garden

13 April 2023

Two dads who started flipping burgers in their back garden before selling them at festivals are expanding the business to a popular pub.

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Turnip water - a Turkish delight or vomit inducer?

Turnip water - a Turkish delight or vomit inducer?

13 April 2023

Our reviewer heads to a Turkish restaurant and takes a gamble on a traditional beverage which left a salty taste in his mouth.

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Popular lunch spot moves to bigger home

Popular lunch spot moves to bigger home

12 April 2023

A town centre bakery has re-opened after a month having moved to a new shop just a few doors away.

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Pub bosses to flog lifetime of treasures ahead of departure

Pub bosses to flog lifetime of treasures ahead of departure

11 April 2023

The bosses of an historic pub are selling off a wealth of items for customers wanting a souvenir of fond memories.

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Cocktail maker turned landlord starts new company from behind bar

Cocktail maker turned landlord starts new company from behind bar

08 April 2023

A pub landlord has turned an idea he had during lockdown to sell pre-prepared, high-end, bottled cocktails into reality.

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Jerk chicken on way to shopping centre

Jerk chicken on way to shopping centre

07 April 2023

A Jamaican chef is set to bring a taste of Caribbean food to a shopping centre.

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Cheap beer, fast food! A pint for £2.35 and the grub arrives in three minutes

Cheap beer, fast food! A pint for £2.35 and the grub arrives in three minutes

07 April 2023

Secret Drinker enjoys life on the high Cs at the old opera house in Kent's poshest town.

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Another store expands at shopping centre

Another store expands at shopping centre

04 April 2023

Store bosses have celebrated expanding at a shopping centre making it the latest brand to grow following fellow big names including Nike and Adidas.

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Tapas chain owner speaks out after branches shut and bad hygiene rating

Tapas chain owner speaks out after branches shut and bad hygiene rating

01 April 2023

Brexit, staffing problems and red tape have caused the demise of a popular tapas restsaurant chain, says its owner.

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Zero waste company opens first physical store in Kent

Zero waste company opens first physical store in Kent

31 March 2023

A shop aiming to make it easier for customers to reduce their environmental impact has launched.

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Shock as top restaurant dropped from Michelin Guide

Shock as top restaurant dropped from Michelin Guide

31 March 2023

One of Kent's best-known restaurants has lost its coveted place in a guide which picks out the top venues to eat at across the country.

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Enjoy street food by the sea

Enjoy street food by the sea

31 March 2023

A seaside food festival returns for the Easter weekend, bringing with it more than 80 independent food and drink stalls.

Is £8 too much to shell out for a scotch egg in the pub?

Is £8 too much to shell out for a scotch egg in the pub?

30 March 2023

Secret Drinker swerves the silver surfers as he goes in search of a pint and a sarnie

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Work begins on controversial beach development

Work begins on controversial beach development

30 March 2023

A historic sea shelter has been demolished to make way for a controversial development including a seafood restaurant and yoga studio.

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Revamped M&S café opens - but it's self-service

Revamped M&S café opens - but it's self-service

30 March 2023

A Marks and Spencer café at a shopping centre has been reopened by special guest Percy Pig after a huge overhaul.

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Is this Dickens-themed cocktail bar the quietest in Kent?

Is this Dickens-themed cocktail bar the quietest in Kent?

30 March 2023

Our reporter had a whole cocktail bar to themselves on a Friday - but did it turn out to be a hidden gem?

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Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

29 March 2023

A Vietnamese street food chain is set to open its first Kent branch - taking over the home of a popular burger bar that unexpectedly closed last week.

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The couple with his and hers pubs

The couple with his and hers pubs

28 March 2023

A couple who tied the knot a year ago now have 'his and hers' pubs after taking on a village boozer.

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Mum's plan to transform pub

Mum's plan to transform pub

28 March 2023

A mum-of-three wants to reinvent what was once a run-down local into a community pub with a cafe and children's play area where all are welcome.

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