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‘I’ve no idea how much it’s cost but I will reopen pub after 18 years’

‘I’ve no idea how much it’s cost but I will reopen pub after 18 years’

27 January 2025

A 17th-century pub which was once decaying into ruins could finally reopen this year – 18 years after it closed.

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Cheers! We reveal your top three pubs in Kent

Cheers! We reveal your top three pubs in Kent

26 January 2025

Our second batch of finalists for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 has been announced, including Pub of the Year.

Finalists revealed for Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025

Finalists revealed for Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025

25 January 2025

We’re announcing the final three picks in each category of this year’s awards, as voted for by our KentOnline readers.

‘I found hidden gem in shadow of what was Kent’s best bar’

‘I found hidden gem in shadow of what was Kent’s best bar’

25 January 2025

Our undercover reviewer embarks on her search for a new favourite cocktail bar, but doesn’t have to go far for inspiration.

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New columnist takes aim at county’s wine bars, cocktail lounges and other venues

New columnist takes aim at county’s wine bars, cocktail lounges and other venues

24 January 2025

A brand-new column is being launched this weekend which reviews the best and worst wine bars, cocktail lounges, and upmarket venues in Kent.

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This pub is a salute to the great British boozer - and our Armed Forces

This pub is a salute to the great British boozer - and our Armed Forces

24 January 2025

If you love a bar where can you chat, laugh and drink proper beer? Secret Drinker has just the place.

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Pub shut for six months to undergo £200k refurb

Pub shut for six months to undergo £200k refurb

23 January 2025

A family and dog friendly pub is looking for a new landlord or lady to take over the reins when it reopens after a major refurbishment project.

Celebrity chef to serve Sri Lankan flavours at unique dining experience

Celebrity chef to serve Sri Lankan flavours at unique dining experience

23 January 2025

Karan Gokani, who co-founded London restaurant chain Hoppers, is treating Kent foodies to a one-off multi-course meal.

‘It’s time this restaurant was remembered for its food, not the sinkhole nearby’

‘It’s time this restaurant was remembered for its food, not the sinkhole nearby’

23 January 2025

It’s a restaurant known for its unfortunate position more than anything, but our reviewer was there for one reason only - the curry.

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Cosy up in Kent’s best coffee shops

Cosy up in Kent’s best coffee shops

22 January 2025

We’ve picked five of Kent’s top-rated cafes where you can sit back and relax with a hot drink in the cold weather.

Top chef hails Kent restaurant as 'best in world’

Top chef hails Kent restaurant as 'best in world’

20 January 2025

A top chef has called one Kent restaurant “every chef’s favourite” and the best in the world, lauding the “special cooking” on offer.

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Sadness as pizzeria announces shock closure

Sadness as pizzeria announces shock closure

20 January 2025

Bosses of a pizzeria and bar well-known for bottomless brunches have announced it will close before the end of the month.

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McDonald’s bid for new A2 restaurant set to be decided soon

McDonald’s bid for new A2 restaurant set to be decided soon

18 January 2025

Plans to open a new McDonald’s restaurant on the site of a former Travelodge are set to be determined soon.

Green light for new seafront bar in shipping container

Green light for new seafront bar in shipping container

17 January 2025

A world-famous oyster firm has been given the nod for a bar inside a shipping container as well as an al fresco dining space.

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Spooks and spirits: Is this the most haunted pub in Kent?

Spooks and spirits: Is this the most haunted pub in Kent?

17 January 2025

It was love at first sight for Secret Drinker at this village inn - but then he discovered the ghosts

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Popular doughnut shop launches second Kent branch

Popular doughnut shop launches second Kent branch

16 January 2025

A doughnut company selling indulgent treats such as a ‘brownie bomb’ and Eton mess flavoured concoctions has expanded.

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Six brilliant budget wines to have on hand - at less than £10 a bottle

Six brilliant budget wines to have on hand - at less than £10 a bottle

16 January 2025

These good-time wines all cost less that a tenner and are right on point.

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‘It’s a hidden gem with great value for money - just remember to bring your own booze!’

‘It’s a hidden gem with great value for money - just remember to bring your own booze!’

16 January 2025

With three people fed for about £50, this family-run Polish restaurant offers amazing value - and delicious food.

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Restaurant chain ‘better than Wetherspoons’ reveals Kent venture’s grand opening date

Restaurant chain ‘better than Wetherspoons’ reveals Kent venture’s grand opening date

15 January 2025

Bosses at a bar chain said to be “better than Wetherspoon” will soon cut the ribbon at the grand opening of their latest Kent venture.

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Historic pub up for sale less than a year after reopening

Historic pub up for sale less than a year after reopening

15 January 2025

A 200-year-old pub where its grand reopening was celebrated less than a year ago has gone back up for sale.

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