THE VIEW AT BALFOUR WINERY
THE BULL HOTEL
VINEYARD RESTAURANTS
The View at Balfour Winery at Hush Heath Estate , Staplehurst @ balfourwinery
Set within the vineyard of the Hush Heath Estate , guests will enjoy panoramic views of the vines and ancient oak woodlands combined with a fresh and local seasonal menu . Enjoy one of Balfour ’ s seasonal sharing platters , made with delicious and local produce including Kentish charcuterie , seafood , cheese and vegetarian options , all served with olives , quince jam , flatbread and crackers . In the winter months , Balfour also serves a warm winter platter of local cheeses that includes a delicious baked Camembert served alongside their housemade chutney , warm bread and butter .
Squerryes Winery Restaurant @ squerryes
With views across the vineyard and wider estate , this AA rosette award-winning restaurant is at the heart of Squerryes Estate high up on the North Downs . Dedicated to sustainable dining and seasonal dishes , the chef draws on livestock reared on the estate , produce foraged from its woodlands and fields , as well as handpicked local producers within a 30-mile radius . Complementing the menu is a wine list authored by Laura Evans , Master of Wine . Diners can savour exciting new finds from the old and new world alongside a special collection of English wines , as well as the award-winning sparkling Squerryes wines to accompany their meal .
The Mount Vineyard and The Samuel Palmer , Sevenoaks @ themountvineyardkent & @ thesamuelpalmer
10 acres under vine producing award-winning still and sparkling wines . Set in the unique microclimate of the Darent Valley , The Mount Vineyard produces gorgeous vintages telling drinkers a story of Kent that goes back centuries . The Mount itself is open for drinks , meals , tastings and private hire bookings , priding itself on being a special hideaway to which guests can escape and take in the surreal valley views of vines , gorgeous wines and great food . The Mount Vineyard ’ s pub , The Samuel Palmer , is situated in the pretty village of Shoreham . A charming 15thcentury building , diners can delight in a taste of The Garden of England through a beautiful seasonal menu . Main courses consist of Kentish dishes such as roast chicken breast with Kentish asparagus , wild garlic pomme Anna , mushroom purée and king oyster , while desserts are set to satisfy a sweet tooth with delights such as caramelised buttermilk tart with pink grapefruit sorbet and lemon verbena . All wines are individually chosen to complement each dish , including those from The Mount Vineyard .
The Swan Wine Kitchen , Tenterden @ the _ swan _ wine _ kitchen
Two AA Rosette-awarded restaurant with an 80- cover family friendly dining room and a private room with a private dining chef ’ s table and terrace dining . Serving award-winning sparkling and still wines from Chapel Down and holding a variety of wine tastings and guided tours of the beautiful
vineyard and winery which surrounds the restaurant . Visit to experience the finest locally and regionally sourced produce , all cooked to perfection in an elegant yet relaxed environment .
The Bull Hotel , Wrotham @ thebullwrotham
Not only recognised for its acclaimed smokehouse menu and award-winning wedding offering , owner Martin Deadman has also pioneered The Bull ' s approach to its wine ; recognised when it received the AA ' s Notable Wine Award 2021-2022 - one of just five Kentish eateries to do so that year !
The Bull ' s commitment to wine has seen them analyse restaurant wine lists , broaden their wine knowledge , and push boundaries to include options such as orange , volcanic and natural wines on their bulging list , which today boasts over a staggering 180 wines . They are also able to offer over 30 wines by the glass too , thanks to their Coravin system which allows a glass to be poured through the cork before argon gasses reseal the bottle to protect against oxidation and keep each pour as fresh and perfect as the first .
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