FOOD + DRINK
ALFRESCO DINING IN KENT
FROM STYLISH SUNTRAP TERRACES GREAT FOR COCKTAILS AND RUSTIC BARNS OVERLOOKING VINEYARDS TO SEAFOOD SERVED NEXT TO THE OCEAN AND PRETTY WALLED GARDENS PERFECT FOR AFTERNOON TEA , KENT IS SIMPLY AWASH WITH SPECTACULAR PLACES TO DINE OUTDOORS .
BALFOUR WINERY
Summer can feel like a fantastical and fleeting time in the UK ; from the start of the warming spring sunshine through to the heat of mid-July and into the hazy days of September , our county truly comes alive to show off its more continental side fit to rival European rivieras and balmy foreign beaches . One of our favourite ways to really embrace the fine weather and long evenings is by dining outside , a perfect way in which to truly marvel at the splendour summertime brings . Whether that be on sunny streets abundant with smiling faces , in peaceful countryside amidst the hum of nature , or right by the water with the sound of waves washing upon the shore , Kent has a plethora of outdoor havens simply supreme for enjoying an alfresco meal or snack .
If it ’ s a glamorous meal that starts with cocktails and comes complete with music and a stylish atmosphere , The Cave in Canterbury is certain to show you a good night . If you ’ re looking for something peaceful and rustic to breathe in the fresh country air and admire Kent ’ s idyllic surroundings , a table at Woolton Farm in Bekesbourne will welcome you and your family . Embrace one of Kent ’ s best and most defining characteristics - our sprawling vineyards - by spending the day at Gusbourne or Balfour wineries where you can sample a refreshing tipple and watch the sunset over the ‘ Napa Valley of the UK ’, or feel the salty sea spray on your cheeks when you take a trip to one of our seaside towns and visit a divine seafood restaurant such as Buoy and
Oyster . With plenty more options that include cute country pubs with brilliant beer gardens , city centre terraces and suntrap courtyards , you really can make the most of the summer by dining alfresco in Kent .
Although the entirety of the county ’ s outdoor dining hotspots is infinite , we have carefully curated a guide to some of our favourites , which include a variety to suit your mood , appetite , location and more . Whatever alfresco experience you might be craving , you ’ ll be sure to find it on our guide to outdoor summer dining 2022 .
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