KENTSTAYCATION
Dining IN KENT CONT .
The Pig @ Bridge
Whatever the weather , The Pig at Bridge Place is a real triumph ! Just three miles south of Canterbury , the 7th Pig of the litter ( so to speak ) opened its doors in 2019 . Set in 5 acres of rolling countryside , The Pig ’ s menu pays an obsessive commitment to homegrown and local produce – sourcing ingredients from within a 25 mile radius and most from it ’ s own kitchen garden – it ’ s not a gimmick , you really do eat what has been picked that day . And , fantastic news , as of the 12th of April , The Pig ’ s open-air restaurant will be welcoming guests back to it ’ s spring shindig for the ultimate outdoor dining experience . Expect to see vibrant salads , locally sourced meats and fresh fish on the simple yet delicious menu . If that wasn ’ t enough , right inside the walled kitchen garden you ’ ll find The Pig ’ s garden oven – serving up smokey flat breads and other tasty tipples . Think long boozy lunches , sunshine , inspired cocktails , and tea and cake on the lawn … Embrace your surroundings , take in the views and enjoy being waited on hand and foot , it ’ s utterly blissful !
www . thepighotel . com / at-bridge-place
The Beacon , Tunbridge Wells
THE PIG @ BRIDGE
Taking inspiration from the natural surroundings is at the heart of The Beacon ’ s ethos and its seasonal menu is definitely an example of that . Often considered as one of the best pub gardens in the area , its outdoor terrace boasts stunning views across the ‘ Happy Valley ’ made up of 17 acres of countryside , woodland and three lakes . As the year moves on , so too does the menu – every season the team sets out to create something new and exciting for its guests to experience , and most of it is locally sourced ! Venture slightly off the beaten track , just outside of Tunbridge Wells , to this boutique garden restaurant and you won ’ t be disappointed by the food or the view .
www . illbemother . co . uk / thebeacon
Coachworks , Ashford
Coachworks is a contemporary co-working space , studios and outdoor street food hub , just a stone ’ s throw from Ashford International Station . The once industrial buildings have been revived to form this cool , quirky venue that really has that East London-feel . Outside you ’ ll find The Yard , an outdoor space lined with a range of different eateries , coffee shop and bar . Stop by for a delicious , authentic Italian pizza courtesy of Il Pakkero or sample some mouth-watering BBQ treats from the Street King Smoke Shack . Grab your food , grab a beer , find a bench , and soak up the uber cool atmosphere – you may even catch a live performance if you ’ re lucky !
www . coach-works . co . uk
THE BEACON
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