A popular restaurant has been forced to turn away customers due to suspected "drainage problems".

The Running Horse branch of the Harvester chain in Maidstone first experienced issues at around lunchtime.

It has meant the eatery in Sandling Lane has had to suspend its dinner service for tonight and call customers to cancel bookings.

KentOnline has been told it is due to a "drainage problem" which means there is no water to flush the toilets.

It is understood staff are waiting for Southern Water to fix the issue.

A spokesman for Harvester Running Horse, said: “We are pleased to reopen this morning following a temporary forced closure yesterday afternoon due to maintenance works.

“We would like to thank our guests for their patience and look forward to welcoming them back.”