insideKENT Magazine Issue 63 - June 2017 | Page 58

FOOD+DRINK
THE ULTIMATE KENT PUB CRAWL cont.
10) The Charles Dickens 13) The Dog at Wingham
One of the largest pubs in
Broadstairs there is
enough room at The
Charles Dickens for
everyone – whatever your
reason for being there. For
great food and ambience
you’ve got the
Copperfields restaurant
upstairs, with the most
beautiful views out across
the stunning Viking Bay to
enjoy while you eat. If you
want to socialise and enjoy a few drinks, the bar downstairs has plenty
of choice, and the friendly bar staff will be happy to help you pick. There is something so
utterly lovely about The
Dog at Wingham that it
deserves all the praise
that is so often heaped
upon it. Light, bright,
comfortable and cosy
all at once, it is a
contemporary looking
pub but one that has not
lost sight of the history
that surrounds it. The
food here is
exceptional, but
although you might come for the food you’ll stay for the enjoyment of
being in such a gorgeous place. Plus you can stay overnight in one of
the well-appointed rooms, and emerge fresh faced in the morning to
enjoy a great Kentish breakfast.
The Charles Dickens, 5-6 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs CT10 1QS
01843 600160
www.charlesdickensbroadstairs.co.uk
11) The London Tavern
Named for
London, based in
Margate, this pub
has the best of
both places in its
fantastic food,
drink, and
atmosphere. The
food here is
modern, but it’s
not fussy. It will fill
you up and it will
do so for a fair
price. The main focus on the food served at The London Tavern is
Italian, and the ingredients are as fresh as possible. But there is more
to the menu than Italian food, so whatever you’re in the mood for you
should find something to suit you.
The London Tavern, Addington Street, Margate CT9 1PN
01843 499759
www.joeat.co.uk
12) The Grove Ferry Inn
58
The Dog At Wingham, Canterbury Road, Wingham,
Nr Canterbury CT3 1BB
01227 720339
www.thedog.co.uk
14) The Foundry Brew Pub
The Foundry Brew Pub is a rather
unique little place. Originally a
Victorian foundry, production still
happens here, but it’s no longer
metal items. Now it’s beer. You can
in fact watch the process take place
in the pub’s very own microbrewery.
There is also an extensive food
menu, plus plenty of other local
beers, wines and ciders. Informal
and relaxed, The Foundry Brew Pub
offers a little of everything.
The Foundry Brew Pub, White Horse Lane, Canterbury CT1 2RU
01227 455899
www.thefoundrycanterbury.co.uk
15) Albion Taverna
Location, location, location…
And The Grove Ferry Inn in
Upstreet near Canterbury has
one of the most lovely
locations imaginable. It sits
right on the banks of the River
Stour in an idyllic setting. The
gardens are full of the pub’s
own animals including
chickens and pigs (which
patrons can feed if they want
to) as well as a children’s play
area, and the interior of the
pub itself is warm and inviting.
With live music every Friday
and a locally sourced, exquisitely produced menu along with fine wines
and Shepherd Neame beers, here is a place to really revel in the beauty
and diversity of Kent. Unlike many
Kentish pubs,
the Albion
Taverna offers
incredible
Mexican-
inspired food
from its pretty
old building in
Faversham.
Secluded and
quiet when it
comes to
location, when
it comes to the events, general fun and fiesta, it’s where the party really
starts. Locally sourced ingredients are at the heart of everything that is
created in the kitchen here, and this lovely community dining
experience will always be worth attending. The owners and staff are
passionate about what they do – and it shows.
The Grove Ferry Riverside Pub & Inn, Grove Road, Upstreet CT3 4BP
01227 860302
www.thegroveferry.co.uk Albion Taverna, Front Brents, Faversham ME13 7DH
01795 591411
www.albiontaverna.com