FOOD + DRINK
Family Foodie cont...
DINING WITH A DIFFERENCE
The Radnor Arms, Folkestone radnorarmsfolkestone. co. uk
Landing an impressive fifth place in The Good Food Guide’ s 100 Best Pubs in Britain 2025 and housed within a characterful Victorian pub now filled with eclectic decor and cosy furnishings, The Radnor Arms is the perfect modern pub to retreat to when a family foodie outing is on the cards. Making the very most of its Garden of England setting, the kitchen champions the finest local food and drink across its raved-about menus- from weeknight specials to brunch and flatbreads. It’ s Kentish cooking at its best, with even the considered children’ s menu featuring the likes of fresh Docker bread and Taywell ice cream.
The Bridge Arms, Bridge, nr Canterbury bridgearms. co. uk
Surrounded by rolling hills and woodland walking trails just outside of Canterbury, this perfectly unfussy gastropub is serious about refined, produce-led cooking, but equally about offering a warm, relaxed setting that’ s perfect for dining with the youngest family members. Promising excellent bar snacks, standout children’ s Sunday roasts and the more recent addition of a brand-new outside bar and suntrap patio area, with live music and plenty of space for the little ones to run around and burn off some energy.
Marleys, Folkestone marleysfolkestone. co. uk
Keeping things as seasonal and local as possible, neighbourhood and Folkestone Creative Quarter hotspot Marleys offers a lovely homely feel for a leisurely family brunch, lunch or dinner. Children’ s options here are as fresh as can be: grilled local carrots, crispy beetroot bites, grilled flatbread with creamy butterbean dip and veggie or beef burgers with sweet potato fries. Marleys are also known for their mouthwatering breakfast spreads, with little tummies sure to love the impressive pancake stacks and fluffy doughnut balls.
The Milk House, Sissinghurst themilkhouse. co. uk
A cherished village pub with rooms complete with a bright and airy dining room and fantastic garden and terrace, The Milk House is perfect for those seeking something a little more refined, but just as equipped for families. If paying a visit on a Sunday, families can look forward to a great Sunday roast served with crispy roasties, fresh vegetables and lashings of gravy, while spring’ s children’ s menu highlights include a chargrilled halloumi, potato and red onion frittata, a rhubarb and apple crumble, and pots of Kentish Simply Ice Cream. The Milk House’ s famed wood-fired pizzas are also sure to go down a treat as they are served outside in the garden until the end of September.
The Potting Shed, Langley, Maidstone elitepubs. com / venue / the-potting-shed
Situated in the village of Langley, this Scandinavian-inspired pub is the epitome of a family pub. With a spacious garden and play area for the little ones to run off some steam and soak up the fresh air, The Potting Shed serves up extensive menus of classic Kentish pub and globally inspired fare, all made with handpicked local produce and suitable for even the fussiest of little eaters, alongside popular private dining spaces for special family gatherings.
MARLEYS
The White Hart, Sevenoaks brunningandprice. co. uk / whitehart
OLLIE POLLY PLAY CAFE
A beautifully historic 17thcentury pub nestled just outside the remarkable Knole estate that has been nourishing and refreshing travellers for over 300 years. A family favourite for its lovely garden and friendly team, The White Hart is all about sourcing topquality ingredients for its ever-changing menus that take on British classics complemented by influences from global cuisines. Expect a varied children’ s menu covering delicious nibbles of crispy baby squid and red pepper and tomato hummus with flatbread, alongside mains such as beer-battered fish and chips, mozzarella and tomato topped‘ pizza’ ciabatta, and Cumberland sausages finished off with warm puddings or a great choice of ice cream flavours.
LIGHT BITES SERVED WITH ENTERTAINMENT
Ollie Polly Play Cafe, West Wickham olliepollyplaycafe. co. uk
A delightful play café passionate about creating a friendly spot for families to eat and meet. Keen to take the usual stress away from eating out with a hungry toddler in tow, Ollie Polly founders Amy and Neil are dedicated to providing families with a warm space for under fives to meet and make friends over breakfast, brunch, lunch or early dinner. Also has a Montessori-style play area designed for baby and toddler development, learning, social and cognitive skills, and a fantastic menu of snacks and dishes made to order, including vegan and dairy-free options alongside in-house baked cakes.
The Fenn Bell Inn, St Mary Hoo fbcukproject. co. uk
THE POTTING SHED
The proud home of a myriad of species from meerkats, squirrel monkeys and ringtailed lemurs, to Amazon parrots and toco toucans, Medway’ s Fenn Bell Conservation
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