FOOD+DRINK
KENT’S FINEST AFTERNOON TEAS CONT.
The Smugglers Lounge, Birchington
www.smugglersbirchington.co.uk
Afternoon tea at The Smugglers is served from
Tuesday until Saturday and it consists of all the most
wonderful produce put together in the most tasty of
ways. There are freshly made finger sandwiches,
scones hot from the oven with jam and freshly
whipped cream, plus a varied assortment
of homemade miniature desserts. To make
things even better, tea and coffee are unlimited so
you can refill as much as you want to. Add some
Prosecco to proceedings to make the occasion an
even grander one.
Hempstead House Hotel , Sittingbourne
www.hempsteadhouse.co.uk
Champagne afternoon tea or traditional afternoon
tea: the choice is yours. Enjoy your tea in the grand
surroundings of the opulent Hempstead House Hotel
in Bapchild near Sittingbourne. The hotel is set in
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four acres of stunning landscaped gardens and the
hotel itself is a traditional country house with a spa.
It’s no wonder that afternoon tea is so good here,
this place is all about treating yourself and being
pampered. pretty high street in the care of a great tearoom.
Choose from a traditional afternoon tea, luxury
afternoon tea, chocolate afternoon tea, sparkling
afternoon tea and the addition of a children’s version
should you have little ones with you.
The Tudor Rose, Westerham
www.facebook.com/tudrosewesterham Groombridge Place, Tunbridge Wells
www.groombridgeplace.com
The Tudor Rose is the oldest tea room in gorgeous
Westerham, having been on the same spot for the
last 100 years – it has aged extremely well and serves
superb tea and cake overlooking the green with its
statue of Churchill. A delicious cream tea to be found in Kent exists at
Groombridge Place. The menu includes a luxury
tea option with a glass of Prosecco served on the
terrace or bowling green. All cream teas can be
booked on the day of your visit except luxury teas
which need to be booked in advance. They include
scones, clotted cream, jam, finger sandwiches and
a selection of fabulous cakes and pastries.
Fleur De The, Rochester
www.fleurdethe.co.uk
Homemade cakes and pastries, traditional teas and
specialty coffees are what makes Fleur de The such
a hotspot for people of all ages. Relax on Rochester’s