insideKENT Magazine Restaurant Guide 2014 | Page 10

THE SECRET GARDEN Occupying a 19th Century building once home to the estate’s horses and carriages, The Secret Garden can be found in a cobbled courtyard, and once entering, the reason for our name will become apparent. The Secret Garden is a glorious ‘off the beaten path’ venue, offering the freshest local fare in a gorgeous setting. When ?rst stepping inside, you get a feeling of being at home – with comfy sofas greeting you as you walk in, just right for afternoon tea and cake. The atmosphere, both inside and out, is enchanting. The tables in the main coach house look out onto the cobbled courtyard to one side, and looking to the other side you can take in the beautiful views of The Secret Garden’s orchards and gardens, where we grow most of the fruit, veg and herbs used in our gourmet recipes. If you have not been before we can tell you that we are a beautiful restaurant set amongst the wonderful Kent countryside. We boast sumptuous views over our large Victorian walled garden and cobbled courtyard. We believe in the best of British and offer excellent local seasonal food at all times. Visit us at The Secret Garden and discover good local food, good wine and a friendly atmosphere. We try to only use seasonal produce sourced from Kent from suppliers such as Biddenden Vineyards, Chapel Down, S W Doughty, Foodari, Bank Farm, The Mersham Shoot, Griggs of Hythe, Moors Apple Juice, Shepherd Neame, Winterdale Cheese Makers, Ramsgate Brewery, Appledore Salads and Simply Ice Cream. Are you just in for a quick coffee and cake with friends, or maybe you fancy casual drinks or having a catchup or a business meeting over lunch? We’re the perfect venue for meals and meetings of any size. Why not come for dinner ? We’re the perfect sanctuary for entertaining friends. The Secret Garden Restaurant Merham le Hatch Business Village Hythe Road (A20) Mersham, Nr Ashford TN25 6NH 01233 501586 info@secretgardenkent.co.uk www.secretgardenkent.co.uk We have been voted 1 of the top 10 Best Restaurants to Eat Outside in the UK from Open Table, and won Best Restaurant in Kent 2010 from the Produced in Kent Awards. We are also pleased to announce that we have just opened our new private dining area - The Glass House. The Glass House is a wonderful unique room offering the best of outside-in. @SecretGardKent /secretgardenkent - 10 -