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‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

10 May 2024

Secret Drinker has an afternoon to forget at a revamped town centre corner pub

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‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

‘I honestly couldn’t tell it was vegan’

09 May 2024

We visited one of Kent’s only fully plant-based cafes to see if the food measures up - and didn’t miss the meat or dairy at all.

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Award-winning tea company opens Kent store

Award-winning tea company opens Kent store

07 May 2024

An award-winning tea company has confirmed its new Kent store is officially open for business – with a new blend to commemorate the occasion.

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New restaurant takes over empty Chiquito

New restaurant takes over empty Chiquito

07 May 2024

A new restaurant will be opening in a former eatery which has been empty for around a year.

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Hugely popular ‘Lounge’ brand confirms yet another opening

Hugely popular ‘Lounge’ brand confirms yet another opening

05 May 2024

The latest ‘Lounge’ restaurant, bar and cafe is coming to a seaside town after a June opening date was confirmed.

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The five-star Kent coffee shop where laptops are banned

The five-star Kent coffee shop where laptops are banned

03 May 2024

When customers began telling a cafe boss to keep noise down because staff were interrupting Zoom calls his solution was simple – to ban laptops.

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‘I was offered a pink Barbie Bomb, a dance or a huggle - I went with the huggle’

‘I was offered a pink Barbie Bomb, a dance or a huggle - I went with the huggle’

03 May 2024

Secret Drinker’s quiet pint gets rudely interrupted in a tucked away town centre pub

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‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

02 May 2024

A restaurant chain branded ‘better than Wetherspoons’ has confirmed an official opening date for a new town centre branch.

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We tried the new Kent restaurant slated by Guardian critic

We tried the new Kent restaurant slated by Guardian critic

02 May 2024

After reading the Guardian’s scathing review of a Kent restaurant we thought we ought to try it out ourselves.

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Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

29 April 2024

A cook who has worked at the country’s top eateries, including the first to get three Michelin stars, is going it alone in a Kent town.

Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

28 April 2024

Renovations have begun inside a former Dorothy Perkins, as a swanky restaurant chain looks to move into the city centre spot.

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Community ‘win’ as future of historic pub secured - for now

Community ‘win’ as future of historic pub secured - for now

28 April 2024

An historic pub described as “the heart of the village” which was forced to closed its doors this year could still yet fend off the bulldozers.

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Pub reopens after two-week refurb with new look

Pub reopens after two-week refurb with new look

27 April 2024

A boozer has a new lease of life following a refurbishment which includes a “doggy bar” for visitors’ four-legged friends.

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

26 April 2024

Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local

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We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

25 April 2024

Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.

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Cocktail festival is back for second year

Cocktail festival is back for second year

24 April 2024

The 12-day event gives cocktail drinkers a chance to get speciality drinks at a bargain price.

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‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

21 April 2024

A pair of friends who began experimenting with making their own spirits have won gold for their gin at the first attempt.

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Cheers! Pubs where you can celebrate the May Day weekend

Cheers! Pubs where you can celebrate the May Day weekend

20 April 2024

Kick off the month with a long weekend of craft beer, live music, outdoor BBQs and more at these Kent watering holes.

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

18 April 2024

Secret Drinker lets his dog take the lead as they head to a seaside haven for those on two legs and four

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Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

18 April 2024

An Italian restaurant chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch in the county.

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