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‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

Welcome to the madhouse! Secret Drinker’s wild Friday night out.

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Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.

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‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

A chippy owner who has run his takeaway for more than 40 years says his decision to quit has been an emotional one.

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Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown

Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown

The man behind a coffee shop which has opened inside a former tanning salon says he hopes the cafe will be a unique venue for the town.

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Where to watch Euro 2024 final in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs and bars

Where to watch Euro 2024 final in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs and bars

With Gareth Southgate and the England team facing Spain in the European Championship final, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.

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‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

A husband-and-wife team have transformed a former high street pub into a town’s highest-rated hotel in less than a year.

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.

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Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

To help you find out if Secret Drinker has popped in for a pint near you, we’ve got a list together of every pub he’s reviewed since 2019.

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‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

Will one rash decision ruin Secret Drinker’s pub lunch in the sun?

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich

Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich

A pricing blunder has seen the cost of a fast food sandwich potentially cost diners a princely sum.

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Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed

Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed

Speculation is mounting that three Brewers Fayre restaurants in Kent could be among several venues earmarked for closure by owner Whitbread.

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Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?

Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?

School holidays can be expensive when it comes to eating and drinking so where can you take the kids to eat either for free or just £1?

Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

It really could be time at the bar for this huge family pub that feels more like a ‘campsite clubroom’

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‘We’re not paying £2.50 to look in a couple of shops!’

‘We’re not paying £2.50 to look in a couple of shops!’

Parking charges at Ashford Designer Outlet have been raised so "unnecessarily" high that shoppers say they will now think twice before visiting.

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Town’s first Domino’s to open tomorrow inside former bank

Town’s first Domino’s to open tomorrow inside former bank

Domino’s to open in Tenterden high street

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New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

A bar with a capacity of 100 people has become the largest venue at a popular seaside attraction.

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‘Our road has only just reopened after being shut for 2 months – now it’s closed again!’

‘Our road has only just reopened after being shut for 2 months – now it’s closed again!’

Traders in a road which has only just reopened following a nine week long closure say they are frustrated after it was shut again last week.

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