insideKENT Magazine Issue 147 - July 2024 | Page 95

FOOD + DRINK
Boys Hall

GROWN-UP GATHERINGS

FROM DATE-NIGHT DINING TO SOPHISTICATED LUNCHES , ANNIVERSARY DINNERS AND CELEBRATORY ADULT-ONLY AFFAIRS , KENT IS AWASH WITH BEAUTIFUL FINE-DINING RESTAURANTS , COSY BISTROS AND WINE- LED BRASSERIES , EACH PERFECT FOR SOME GROWN UP DOWNTIME .
Hide & Fox , Hythe hideandfox . co . uk
Romantically lit and with all of the small details taken care of , there aren ’ t many restaurants scattered throughout Kent that are as perfect for date night as Hide & Fox . A two Michelin-starred restaurant nestled in the idyllic Kentish countryside , it offers an intimate yet welcoming dining room bursting with original features and a great wine cellar !
Offering a three- or five-course tasting menu that ’ s been thoughtfully curated to harness the flavours of the local , seasonal produce , dishes are offered with optional wine pairings , although there are plenty of other drinks available including local beer and stunning cocktails .
Service at Hide & Fox is perfect for fledgling foodies who aren ’ t comfortable with traditionally formal service as the team are approachable and are on hand to explain every dish along the way .
The Fordwich Arms , Fordwich fordwicharms . co . uk
Boasting a delightful 1930 ’ s bar and an oak-panelled dining room complete with open fires welcoming guests to indulge in their Michelin-starred , accomplished yet approachable dishes , The Fordwich Arms sits proudly next to the River Stour in the heart of Kent ’ s smallest town and is hard to beat when it comes to a quaint Kentish pub atmosphere - perfect for romantic dining .
Established in 2017 and gathering dedicated foodies from afar to taste its defined and impressive creations , The Fordwich Arms stands firmly alongside the county ’ s very best restaurants and offers diners glorious seasonal à la carte and tasting menus that focus on provenance and locally sourced ingredients with a modern British flair . Also boasts a pretty riverside terrace set for the warmer months .
Firepit at Cave Hotel , Canterbury cavehotels . com / firepit-restaurant
For contemporary culinary explorations , Firepit is certain to impress . Centred around the popular dining choice of sharing plates and with dishes infused with explosive international flavours , this sophisticated and intimate restaurant , led by praised chef John Bingley and his team , passionately takes inspiration from global cuisine to create mouthwatering smokey delights and perfectly spiced bites .
Firepit also knows a thing or two about harmonious wine pairings and complementary cocktails , so relax in the hands of the knowledgeable team at the integrated bar who aspire to enhance your Firepit dining experience . Set within the luxurious Cave Hotel , you could even pair a date night dinner with a relaxing overnight stay . www . insidekent . co . uk • 95