insideKENT Magazine Issue 68 - November 2017 | Page 86

FOOD+DRINK
WINTER Warmer PUBS cont.
The Green Man
The Milk House SISSINGHURST
www.themilkhouse.co.uk
Sissinghurst is such a beautiful part of Kent,
and any pub located there will naturally have
its fair share of visitors. But the fact that the
Milk House is traditional, comforting and a
true hub of the local community makes it all
that much more special. This building was
once a 16th-century Tudor hall and the owners
don’t want that fact hidden – there are
gorgeous wooden beams that exude history
and a large open fireplace that one can’t help
but want to sit by when it’s roaring away during
the winter. Local wines are a big feature on
the menu and there’s a wide range of food to
choose from including items from the ‘grazing
menu’ if you only want something light to
nibble on.
The Green Man HODSALL STREET
www.greenmanpub.co.uk
Hodsall Street is a tiny village near to
Meopham, but what it lacks in size it more
than makes up for with its central pub, The
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The Bricklayers Arms
Green Man. This pub is what anyone looking
for the quintessential Kentish country pub
would imagine – and yet here it is in real life.
Ideal for stopping off on a wander through the
Kentish countryside, this has become
something of a destination pub in recent times,
thanks in part to the enormous and tasty menu
and the ambience of comfort and ease. Lovely
at any time of the year, The Green Man really
comes into its own during the winter – with
an open fire, low ceilings, beams and a team
of friendly staff, it’s a gorgeous place to be.
There is often live music at The Green Man,
so you can pop in for a moment and stay for
a while.
The George & Dragon SANDWICH
www.georgeanddragon-sandwich.co.uk
The George & Dragon in Sandwich was
originally built in 1446, and it retains so much
of its traditional charm that it’s like stepping
back in time when you walk through the doors,
although there is a modern touch to the place
reminding you that we are (thankfully) in the
21st century, after all. With craft beers and an
impressive wine list as well as a lovely menu,
this is the kind of pub where you can sit and
while away the hours in complete comfort.
The Bricklayers Arms CHIPSTEAD
www.the-bricklayers-arms.co.uk
The Bricklayers Arms can be found in
Chipstead, a delightful village just outside of
Sevenoaks. It sits on the edge of a lake, so
immediately there is the added bonus of
beautiful views, but besides that, there is a level
of comfort and tranquillity that makes this one
of the cosiest pubs in the area. Serving Harvey’s
Best Bitter from the barrel and with real ‘pub
grub’ on the menu (with locally sourced
ingredients forming the bulk of the dishes),
The Bricklayers is a favourite for locals and
visitors alike. The name comes from Churchill,
who was a master bricklayer and who lived at
Chartwell, just a few miles away in Westerham.