FOOD + DRINK
THE ULTIMATE KENT PUB CRAWL cont.
16) The George Inn
19) The Windmill by Richard Phillips
The George Inn is all about family. It’ s a family-run business for a start, making for a close-knit team that works effortlessly well together. But it’ s also about the family that is created by the customers who frequent this lovely bar, the ones who come back again and again to sample the delights of the menu. To top it all off, The George won Kent Dining Pub of the Year in the 2015 and 2016 Taste of Kent Awards!
The George Restaurant & Bar, The Street, Molash CT4 8HE 01233 740323 www. thegeorgemolash. co. uk
17) The Kings Head
If one word can be used to describe The Kings Head in Wye, it’ s‘ quality’. The staff here offer perfection, and that means that the food, the ambience, the décor, the range of drinks is all exactly what you want and need from a proper village pub. The menu is an award-winning one, so you can rest assured that your meal will be memorable – and there are rooms here, so if you get too full you can always stay for the night!
The Windmill might have a kitchen run by renowned chef Richard Phillips, but that doesn’ t mean it’ s any less of a community pub. In fact, locals and visitors alike enjoy frequenting the Windmill and trying its wonderful array of locally sourced food and drink. Whether you are looking for a formal sit down meal or you just want to pop into chat with friends, you’ ll be more than welcome.
The Windmill, 32 Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, Maidstone ME17 1TR 01622 889000 www. thewindmillbyrichardphillips. co. uk
20) The Bull
The Kings Head, Church Street, Wye TN25 5BN 01233 812418 www. kingsheadwye. com
18) The Wagon & Horses
The menu at the Wagon and Horses changes on a regular basis because the food always has to work with the ingredients available – everything is seasonal and fresh. Although you’ ll always find a few favourites nestling alongside creative dishes such as spice battered chicken strips and the pie of the day. And if you come from further afield you can even camp overnight here since there is a Caravan Club campsite right on the pub’ s doorstep.
The Wagon & Horses, Faversham Road, Charing, Ashford TN27 0NR 01233 712249 www. countrypubkent. co. uk
Recently renovated in 2012, this privately owned 13th-century inn is not just a pretty face – it’ s a four AA star rated hotel as well, so if you want to stay overnight after enjoying the bar’ s hospitality, you don’ t have to go very far. The Bull is a charming place, with a wonderful lounge with big, comfy sofas to enjoy, as well as open fires when the weather suits. With delicious à la carte meals as well as excellent bar snacks( all of which is made with locally sourced ingredients), the Bull is an elegant place to call home for a night or more.
The Bull Hotel, Bull Lane, Wrotham TN15 7RF 01732 789800 www. thebullhotel. com
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