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‘How do they do it? It’s the best I’ve had’

‘How do they do it? It’s the best I’ve had’

09 November 2023

Our reviewer is blown away by some of the best food and hospitality he’s experienced in Kent.

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For the love of beer labels

For the love of beer labels

08 November 2023

Like-minded label lovers converged on Kent recently for the 65th anniversary of their society to the lesser-known beer passion of labology.

‘It’s a beautiful pub – but we’re running out of stamina’

‘It’s a beautiful pub – but we’re running out of stamina’

05 November 2023

A much-loved 500-year-old pub has been put up for sale as its owners confess they are “running out of energy”.

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Pub boss: ‘Honestly, this is it, we are not coming back’

Pub boss: ‘Honestly, this is it, we are not coming back’

04 November 2023

A micropub has announced it will be calling last orders and closing its doors for good

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‘£6.10 for a pint of lager – but this hidden gem has a lot going for it’

‘£6.10 for a pint of lager – but this hidden gem has a lot going for it’

03 November 2023

Dart-throwing witches and a barman playing Bohemian Rhapsody – it was a Halloween to remember for Secret Drinker.

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‘We were promised a pub - not a Subway!'

‘We were promised a pub - not a Subway!'

03 November 2023

Divisive plans to open a new Subway sandwich shop have been ditched after residents vented their fury over wanting a pub instead.

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Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

02 November 2023

A high-street pizzeria could be crowned the country’s best and win a coveted accolade.

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‘I’ve never known such a good restaurant to be so empty’

‘I’ve never known such a good restaurant to be so empty’

02 November 2023

Our reporter visited a Mexican-themed dive bar for £12 tapas night and ended up having the whole place to herself.

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Couple behind new Italian aim to attract ‘worldwide visitors’

Couple behind new Italian aim to attract ‘worldwide visitors’

01 November 2023

The family behind a new restaurant say the dream is for people to travel from all over the world to visit them.

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Dads go from pandemic BBQs to opening own restaurant

Dads go from pandemic BBQs to opening own restaurant

31 October 2023

A pair of dads who started cooking burgers in their garden during Covid have now launched their own eatery at a pub.

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Gluten-free foodie to share Christmas cooking tips at book signing

Gluten-free foodie to share Christmas cooking tips at book signing

31 October 2023

Best-selling author Becky Excell will sign copies of her latest book, Gluten Free Christmas, at a Kent bookshop this weekend.

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Kent’s best cafes by the coast

Kent’s best cafes by the coast

30 October 2023

If you’re heading out on a winter walk and need somewhere to warm up, here’s 10 of Kent’s top-rated seaside cafes.

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‘Emergency stop led us to this forgettable boozer...’

‘Emergency stop led us to this forgettable boozer...’

27 October 2023

The Secret Drinker was unimpressed when a problem with his train led him to this town centre pub.

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Nightclub announces reopening date after sudden closure

Nightclub announces reopening date after sudden closure

26 October 2023

A nightclub that shut suddenly after its boss was accused of sexually abusing children three decades ago is set to reopen.

‘No-one wants to see a hair sticking out of their tomato’

‘No-one wants to see a hair sticking out of their tomato’

26 October 2023

Our reviewer heads to the coast and encounters dogs in “prison”, hair in his food and one of the great underwhelming burgers.

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Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

25 October 2023

The balloons are out today for the launch of the county’s newest McDonald’s restaurant.

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Nepalese restaurant to open at converted fire station

Nepalese restaurant to open at converted fire station

24 October 2023

Nepalese chefs have taken over a former fire station in a town centre.

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Japanese café replaces Wimpy

Japanese café replaces Wimpy

24 October 2023

A sit-down, high street café is now serving customers a wide range of Asian cuisine.

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Town's top-rated venue more than doubles in size

Town's top-rated venue more than doubles in size

24 October 2023

A town's top-rated venue has more than doubled in size after staff were forced to turn customers away at the door.

New York City-style dive bar to open in town

New York City-style dive bar to open in town

22 October 2023

An eatery inspired by American dive bars is set to open at the site of a former Italian restaurant.

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