FOOD + DRINK
Decadent Delights & Festive Feasts cont...
THE LANE, DEAL thelanedeal. co. uk
Known and loved for their creatively imagined afternoon teas that transport families into new worlds with thrilling themes, The Lane is once again bringing festive magic to the table with its new Elf Afternoon Tea. Bursting with yuletide cheer and playful nods to the hit Christmas flick, it’ s a spread that promises to delight all ages. Available from 25 November- 4 January, look forward to tucking into tiers of sandwiches, colourful cakes and innovative sweet treats in the comfortable setting of this cosy café tucked just off Deal’ s high street.
BUOY AND OYSTER, MARGATE buoyandoyster. co. uk both delicious and visually enchanting, and their afternoon tea is no exception. With a mix of traditional creations and exciting new tastes, all handcrafted to perfection, these terrific platters are undeniably a holiday season treat, made even sweeter by the allure of Margate’ s winter coastline.
BUOY AND OYSTER
THE POUND
Bringing boatloads of festive flavour to the shore, Buoy and Oyster’ s praised festive afternoon teas have returned, with even more sparkling savouries and sweet bites to delight your taste buds. With the sweeping Margate Sands as your backdrop, the talented team behind this family-run restaurant and seafood bar are passionate about creating dishes that are
GAIA STUDIO
CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS
Shake up your seasonal celebrations with a visit to Kent’ s top cocktail spots and experiences.
THE POUND, CANTERBURY onepoundlane. co. uk / thepound
Set in a restored former city gaol, The Pound is as atmospheric as it gets. Located right in the heart of historic Canterbury, it’ s especially magical in the winter months with twinkling lights, a buzzing festive crowd and a cocktail list full of seasonal serves. Expect cosy corners, creative tipples and a front-row seat to Canterbury’ s Christmas charm.
LITTLE SWIFT, MARGATE littleswift. co. uk
A quirky seafront bar that has become a go-to for locals and visitors alike, during seasonal festivities Little Swift will reimagine their inventive cocktail lineup to reflect the wonders of Christmas, served alongside an array of natural
wines, craft beers and spirits. Pair your refreshment of choice with a delightful cheese and charcuterie platter for the ultimate treat by the sea.
COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS WITH GAIA STUDIO AND DISTILLERY TASTING, FOLKESTONE gaiastudio. uk
On 13 December, trendy homeware and cocktail hub Gaia Studio at Folkestone Harbour will be holding an immersive cocktail masterclass including exclusive tastings with Pleasant Land Distillery. A perfect pre-Christmas outing for friends and family, or anyone looking to add a little flair to their festive hosting this year, after each tasting participants will follow along to make cocktails that showcase each spirit, learning the secrets behind great mixology, shaking their own serves and sampling their creations.
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