FROG AND SCOT
It is this eclectic mix of the ancient and carefully selected modern flourishes to the town that has made it the charming yet sophisticated destination it is today . A place of parallels , Deal ’ s arty end of the highstreet with its boutiques and wine bars is juxtaposed against the more traditional opposite end , with its practical highstreet stores , family greengrocers , butchers and bakers . Remnants of the town ’ s past have been salvaged and reimagined too , including places once tired and rundown such as The Rose . Once known as a ‘ drinkers pub ’, The Rose is now one of Kent ’ s finest boutique hotels and most-raved about places to eat , as is its restaurant neighbour Frog and Scot . A lively English tapas bar , Frog and Scot guarantees a fun and relaxed environment where customers can swing by for a drink , book an intimate bistro table for dinner , or lounge in the cocktail area with friends . You can even while away the afternoon on the heated outside terrace , watching the world pass by on the bustling highstreet .
For large parties , there is a beautiful 10-seater dining table sat in the huge onstreet windows , perfect for celebrating special occasions or just getting together with friends to enjoy a selection of small plates , or some of the specially made ‘ sharing mains ’ ( think huge bowls of mussels in fennel , apple and cider and whole beetroot tarte tatins ). Dishes are prepared using ingredients that are ‘ ultra-local ’, seasonal and fresh , many being supplied by the local community gardens or foraged from the Deal coastline itself . Taking a flexitarian approach to much of the menu , most dishes are vegetarian , vegan or gluten free , with any meat or fish dishes ethically sourced and coming directly from local Kent farms and fishmongers . Drinks and cocktails also have the seasons in mind , with many being made using locally foraged ingredients fermented in-house .
Draught beers are from Deal ’ s Time and Tide Brewery , and with organic , natural and vegan wines on tap , you can enjoy a carafe of house wine while you work your way through the delicious small plates menu . As well as scrumptious food , look out for kitchen takeovers , DJ sets and wine tastings .
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