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‘I’d much rather have a full restaurant than Michelin stars’

‘I’d much rather have a full restaurant than Michelin stars’

03 November 2024

A chef taking over an acclaimed gastropub says he would prefer to have a full restaurant with happy punters over chasing a Michelin star.

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‘It’s cheaper than a night on the town’: The return of the backstreet boozer

‘It’s cheaper than a night on the town’: The return of the backstreet boozer

03 November 2024

A traditional pub which shut last year after 168 years of pulling pints has reopened its doors again to capitalise on a returning “socialising” trend.

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‘Astonishingly, she said the £10 glass of wine was brilliant value!’

‘Astonishingly, she said the £10 glass of wine was brilliant value!’

01 November 2024

Secret Drinker meets new friends and a picky bird in a bar right by the beach

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We tried the £25 breakfast mocked over hefty price tag - was it worth it?

We tried the £25 breakfast mocked over hefty price tag - was it worth it?

31 October 2024

A £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast in Kent has made national headlines over the past week due to its price tag. Here’s our verdict on the fry-up feast.

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Queen’s son declares Kent restaurant with Poundland view ‘rocks’

Queen’s son declares Kent restaurant with Poundland view ‘rocks’

27 October 2024

Food critic Tom Parker-Bowles was left impressed by a new restaurant in a Kent shopping centre, labelling dishes “glorious” and “exquisitely cooked”.

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First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

25 October 2024

Champagne corks popped as guests were offered a first glimpse inside a highly anticipated restaurant ahead of its official launch.

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‘Every customer through the pub door was treated like an honoured guest’

‘Every customer through the pub door was treated like an honoured guest’

25 October 2024

Secret Drinker gets the warmest of welcomes at a village pub packed with history, punters and painters.

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‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

24 October 2024

Our reviewer visits a foodie haven to see if one of its newest offerings has carved out a niche in the market…

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Fast-food firm to open new outlet

Fast-food firm to open new outlet

23 October 2024

A fast-food chain has confirmed it is to open at a motorway service station - creating 12 jobs.

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‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

23 October 2024

Residents have joked that they would need to set up a GoFundMe page to afford a £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast being offered in Kent.

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Former town centre art gallery to be transformed

Former town centre art gallery to be transformed

22 October 2024

A former high-class art gallery and gift shop in the town is set to become a cafe and “a hub for dining and entertainment” after a renovation project.

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Latest Kent restaurant in Michelin Guide revealed

Latest Kent restaurant in Michelin Guide revealed

19 October 2024

Kent’s extensive offering of Michelin-rated restaurants continues to grow as another is rewarded with a spot in the prestigious guide.

Kent’s autumn farmers’ markets

Kent’s autumn farmers’ markets

19 October 2024

Get out and pick up some fresh, seasonal produce at some of the county’s biggest and best farmers’ markets.

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The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

19 October 2024

The number of wine bars in Kent is on the up - but is it all because of Londoners moving to the county? We visited a few to find out.

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‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

18 October 2024

It’s a day of surprises as Secret Drinker visits a backstreet boozer to behold

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A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

17 October 2024

Egyptian food is not something served up across Kent - but one seaside town is doing just that and our reviewer went along to check it out.

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Cosy Club owners confirm opening date for fifth Kent venue in abandoned cinema

Cosy Club owners confirm opening date for fifth Kent venue in abandoned cinema

16 October 2024

The company behind the popular Cosy Club chain has revealed the opening date for its next restaurant and bar.

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Fast-food chain confirmed as latest addition to shopping centre

Fast-food chain confirmed as latest addition to shopping centre

15 October 2024

A Southern US-style fast food chain is to join the ranks at one of Kent's most popular shopping centres in time for Christmas.

Boss of award-winning restaurant takes on pub next door

Boss of award-winning restaurant takes on pub next door

15 October 2024

A businessman who came to the UK as a student has shared the secret of his restaurant’s success and explained why he bought the pub next door.

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Chilled ‘wine-bar’ vision as pair take over troubled country pub

Chilled ‘wine-bar’ vision as pair take over troubled country pub

14 October 2024

Pub licensees who oversaw the reversal in fortunes of a town’s backstreet boozer have now been tasked with working their magic on another hostelry.

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