FOOD + DRINK
KENT ’ S COSIEST PUBS CONT .
The Zetland Arms Kingsdown , near Deal www . zetlandarms . co . uk
Settled on a stony beach in Kingsdown , with incredible views of the stunning seafront and chalky white cliffs to its side , sits the Zetland Arms , proving cosy winter boltholes can be beachside too !
The location of the pub is , by anyone ' s account , stunning , and if you are lucky enough to catch a sunset while you sip your local beer on the beach then you will never want to leave . Just a short drive from the bustling town centre of Deal , The Zetland Arms unique location really can make you feel like you and your fellow pub-goers are the only people on earth , but not to be outdone by the unique beauty of its location , the pub itself is cosily decorated with exposed brick walls , cosy leather armchairs and small intimate tables . There is also an abundance of ocean-themed knickknacks placed around the interior , making sure to always pay homage to its one-of-a-kind location . Everything from life rings to sea nets to paddles adorn the walls , giving the pub its nautically cosy ambience .
And it ' s not just the interior that takes inspiration from their setting , The Zetland Arms is famous for its incredible , fresh caught seafood served every day to their hungry customers . Caught just off the Kentish coast , their sublime fish dishes are some of the best around , and will always put a smile on a fish lover ' s face . If you prefer a non fishy dinner then don ’ t worry there is also an array of daily specials , as well as main menu favourites like fresh sandwiches , delectable burgers and some of the best seared steaks around . While you munch you will find local Shepherd Neame beers on tap , as well as full bodied wines just waiting to be drunk on a blustery day in the shelter of this extraordinarily cosy seaside pub .
The Kings Head Wye www . kingsheadwye . uk
Looking for an outstanding award-winning foodie destination in a stunning Kent village ? You ’ re not going to get much better than Chris and Deb Irwin ’ s little corner of heaven .
Nestled in the hills of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ( AONB ), the original Wye Crown , the inspiration for The Kings Head ’ s now own iconic symbol , stands majestic on the adjacent hills , visible to all who journey to this quaint , picturesque rural bolthole .
The premise is simple : eat , drink , sleep , relax . The delivery is of course a lot more sophisticated …
Notable chef Daryl Quested has joined from Michelin-starred Hide and Fox in his first head chef position , keen to offer a menu that not only utilises the plethora of local ingredients grown and reared on the pub ’ s doorstep but is underpinned with a vision of clever flavours and global influences . Drinks include a host of specially selected local wines from acclaimed Kentish vineyards , Kentish ales and beer and some really good coffee too . While the dog-friendly , countrychic bedrooms offer the perfect place for some countryside shuteye before a heaving Kentish breakfast . Relaxing is the easy part !
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