FOOD + DRINK
KENT ’ S COSIEST PUBS CONT .
THE FERRY HOUSE INN
THE KING HENRY VIII
The King Henry VIII Edenbridge www . kinghenryviiihever . co . uk
‘ Tradition reigns supreme at The King Henry VIII ’, and so it should considering the long and storied history of this location – which has had a pub on the premises since 1597 ! Now a Shepherd Neame pub , the interior includes a roaring fireplace , exposed black beams , panelled walls and long dark wooden tables – all of which add to the cosy family feel of this pub . And the exterior isn ’ t bad either . With stunning Tudor design and plants clambering up the walls every which way , this really is a venue fit for a king .
Approximately a one-minute drive from the historic Hever Castle , this is the perfect place to stop off with the family for a delicious spot of lunch and a Kentish ale after a long day of sightseeing and learning all about the castle that was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn . Renowned for its delicious , award-winning food , at the King Henry VIII , as with any good historic pub , the portions here are generous and the grub hearty , rustic and , of course , traditional . Try pub classics ; shortcrust pie of the day served with chips or mash and seasonal vegetables ; honey-roasted gammon ham egg and chips ; and of course no English menu would be complete without a good old portion of beer battered haddock and chips with tartare sauce and mushy peas .
The Ferry House Inn Sheerness www . theferryhouse . co . uk
Nestled in Sheerness , overlooking the Swale Estuary sits the award-winning pub The Ferry House . Surrounded by beautiful countryside , this venue is the place for eating , drinking and even sleeping . The perfect place for you to enjoy a late night romantic bite and a couple of bottles of wine and then just head straight upstairs to The Ferry House Inn ’ s very own four-star B & B .
The country-modern interiors and soft fabrics that come with each and every one of the rooms will make your stay feel comfortable , relaxed and most of all luxurious – the perfect combination for a great night ' s sleep and an even better morning as guests can indulge in a traditional Kentish breakfast of local sausages and hand-cured bacon , potato rosti , and all the usual trimmings . It ' s not just the built in B & B that makes this venue extremely impressive , the restaurant has been awarded multiple AA Rosettes and boasts a clutch of Taste of Kent Awards . It ' s honestly no wonder this is such a highly praised eatery because most of the produce served to their customers is grown not just locally but in their very own backyard ! The 1.5 acres of garden grows everything from leafy greens , heritage tomatoes and peppers , to spicy chillies and even edible flowers , all of which are included or served as garnishes for their incredible dishes .
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