THE PIG
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THE FIREPIT
Sitting on the edge of the city in luxury resort style splendour , is Cave . This is the perfect antidote for those looking for a sleek and stylish place to stay and dine - the epitome of ‘ Instaworthy ’. Successfully enveloping a glamorous persona from the moment it opened its newly-refurbished doors in 2019 , Cave has been sought after by a hoard of celebrities and influencers . Its en vogue identity has extended itself into every corner of the venue , which includes 41 opulent guest rooms , a dreamlike hydrotherapy pool and sauna , a firepit restaurant , decadent cocktail lounge and not to mention a 6,591-yard golf course . For those not making use of the gorgeous rooms complete with rainfall showers , we recommend you visit the Cowgirl Lounge for a round of cocktails and some light bites . Sip on signature cocktail concoctions , a glass of wine from the extensive wine list or a Korean Cowgirl lager . The refreshingly chic lounge bar , featuring atmospheric mood lighting and modern interiors makes the ultimate date-night destination or location for celebrating with friends . For those looking to dine at Cave , The Firepit restaurant will exceed all expectations . A contemporary , fine dining , sharing-plate experience , expect the flavours of world cuisine fused into an indulgent , re-imagined menu . The smokey , barbecue aromas of the American west combine with the delicately spiced tastes of the Far East to create ambitious dishes that excite the tastebuds and showcase the finest in global cooking .
Surrounded by acres of orchards , valleys of vineyards and countless fields of vegetables , it is naturally not only the city of Canterbury that is awash with foodie treasures . The villages and countryside that sprawls around this historic centre have also taken their fair share of culinary creatives and their ventures . All have recognised the importance and sheer brilliance of local Kentish produce , showcasing and celebrating it as much as possible and in the most ingenious of ways . One such example is THE PIG - at Bridge Place , their 25-mile menu is a true testament to their advocacy of local produce , exclusively using ingredients grown , reared or sourced within a 25- mile radius . This means that dishes are both mouthwateringly fresh and seasonal ; with their plantbased dishes coming from their very own garden and greenhouses - you can ’ t get fresher . THE PIG has truly taken advantage of Kent ’ s distinctive character and unique combination of agricultural farmland , lucious orchards , newly planted vineyards and history of hop growing . With mains that focus on The Garden of England , the North Sea and the English Channel , expect the menus to change up to twice daily . Enjoy these in their kitchen-garden style restaurant , complete with terracotta floor tiles and adorned with giant pickling jars and botanical plants . After dinner , sit down to drinks in the bar which makes use of this grand country house ’ s huge open fireplaces and enthralling architecture - expect kitchen-garden inspired tipples , classic cocktails and English wines . Extend your visit to THE PIG and stay in one of their sumptuous rooms , exquisitely designed with four-poster beds , rustic textures , soft velvet fabrics and rich colours .
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