Corkk , Canterbury www . corkk . co . uk
An immersive wine experience in the shadows of Canterbury ’ s historic cathedral spires , Cork offers customers the opportunity to taste and try before they buy with their new enomatic machines . With three size options , help yourself to the wines from both England and all over the world . Bring your friends for an afternoon full of chatting , fun , wine and snacks , with Corkk offering rustic platters of cheese and charcuterie to complement your glass . All fresh ingredients are sourced locally . For a more in-depth experience of wine , join Corkk on a Thursday evening to experience a range of delicious English wines with one of their tutored wine tastings from 6pm to 8pm , accompanied by a few light bites .
Vino , Faversham www . vinofaversham . co . uk
Independent neighbourhood wine shop based in the heart of the market town of Faversham . As well as selling meticulously sourced and selected wines from both The Garden of England and beyond , Vino offers daily tastings along with plenty of advice on wines and pairings , as well as antipasti and coffee . Visit Vino to pick a bottle from the shelf to open while relaxing and enjoying the surroundings of the venue , or simply to take home . On warmer days enjoy a glass or two on the outside seating , or book a table inside and spend a cosy night with friends . Expert opinion is always on-hand at Vino , as is wonderful hospitality and a friendly , warm atmosphere .
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The Folkestone Wine Co . @ thefolkestonewinecompany
The Folkestone Wine Company is a family run business and encompasses all their passions : wine , food , art and music . Taste beautiful food inspired by the family ’ s travels around Europe in a relaxed environment of eclectic music and art . Head chef David Hart knows his food , his inspiration comes from his French roots and adventures around Europe , trying and tasting exciting dishes across the continent . David ’ s menu uses the best seasonal produce from local businesses and also celebrates beautiful ingredients from all over Europe including olives , ham and Parmesan to name a few . The bread is made fresh daily and the wine has been carefully selected for each dish . Alternatively , sit at the bar or the cosy snug to simply enjoy the wines on their own . Surrounded by art and vinyl records playing in the background , we believe it ’ s the perfect environment to relax and enjoy a glass or two ! The wines here are also available to buy over the counter , so pop in and purchase a bottle to enjoy at home .
Macknade , Faversham @ macknade
One of Kent ’ s most celebrated and loved foodie treasures . Macknade is home to a vast food hall , butchery , delicatessen , café , wine store and food village . Discover a range of incredible produce sourced from The Garden of England itself , as well as from further afield .
This is one of the perfect places to pair up both your food and wine , Kent style , as Macknade is home to a simply glorious wine store . Dive straight in alone or with the help of the experts and explore hundreds of unique and interesting wines , including the largest range of Kentish wines in the county . After you ’ ve selected your top bottles , say hello to the team of butchers who work closely with farmers , producers and game dealers to provide a range of meat that is rich in provenance , quality and flavour to have alongside your wine , or visit the deli and cheese counter to shop from one the largest ranges of cheese and charcuterie available anywhere in the UK .
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THE FOLKESTONE WINE CO .
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