FOOD + DRINK
herd . CANTERBURY ' S NEW STEAK RESTAURANT & COCKTAIL BAR OPENS TO GREAT ACCLAIM
Haven ' t yet fallen down the rabbit hole or rather stepped across the cattle grid to discover herd ., then you simply must ! Located on St Peter ' s Street , steps from the Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury ' s newest destination restaurant offers London-style social dining and expert mixology in the heart of Kent ’ s most iconic city . Following an incredible refurbishment project the stunning art deco building has been reimagined for modern city dining , with herd . set to revolutionise the dining scene in the town .
Independently owned with a staunch commitment to provenance , quality and keeping it local when it comes to community , produce , wines and spirits , herd . boasts an acclaimed kitchen team with experience gained from top Kentish kitchens including Hide & Fox , The Bridge Arms & Samphire amongst others . Under the helm of head chef Darryl Quested , expect refined grazing and elevated sides alongside choice cuts of steak including 150-day aged USDA Nebraska , Irish Wagyu , Japanese Kobe and World Steak Award winner Prussian Diamond , with dishes designed to be shared , explored and enjoyed . An ingenious cocktail menu pays homage to the building ' s history and the characters that have brought it to life over the last century since it opened as the Electric Cinema in 1911 , while herd .' s extensive wine list promises diners and drinkers an experience to revel in . herd . is open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch , dinner or just drinks in the hide lounge and bar , and Sunday for its already legendary Sunday roasts , see www . herdcanterbury . co . uk for menus and booking information .
CHAPEL DOWN PARTNER WITH KENT CRICKET
In further testament to its commitment to support the much-cherished English sport , both at national and regional level , Chapel Down ’ s new partnership with home county Kent Cricket is proudly launching during the 170th Canterbury Cricket Week , the oldest surviving cricket festival in the world . The partnership will also see its award-winning sparkling and still wines served across main bars and hospitality areas and will be supported by advertising within the Canterbury grounds . Chapel Down CEO , Andrew Carter says : “ Our brand home is in Kent and we are delighted to be partnering with Kent Cricket this summer . Not only is it one of England ’ s first-class county clubs , it is also at the centre of our county ’ s sporting community . We are committed to supporting the game at both a national and regional level .” Kent Cricket ’ s director of partnerships , Andy Griffiths says : “ It ’ s exciting to partner with another outstanding Kentish business in Chapel Down . Chapel already has a relationship with ECB , so it ’ s fantastic to see their commitment to supporting cricket at all levels of the game by becoming official partners of Kent Cricket .”
PEDALER ON THE PORT OPENS AT DOVER MARINA
After closing its much-loved doors for the last time in June , the Independent Pedaler has moved out of its old premises near Bridge and has now relocated to Dover ’ s iconic marina . Complete with a new name , Pedaler on the Port now also calls the 1893 lifeboat house on Clock Tower Square home . The historic building is perfect for providing a relaxed environment which offers local produce , quality coffee and a community space to meet , eat and drink . Focusing on quality coffee and food made from scratch , The Independent Pedaler brand was originally established five years ago by Aaron Hudson-Tyreman who wanted somewhere to meet and discuss bike racing with his friends . As they embark on this new adventure , community remains just as important to The Independent Pedaler , who also work on projects with local schools and charities .
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