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Country: Dining The Wife of Bath, Wye The Windmill, Hollingbourne The Grove Ferry Inn, Upstreet The George & Dragon, Speldhurst Stunning recently refurbished fine dining ‘restaurant with rooms’ concept that serves inspired tapas-style à la carte dishes and tasting menus influenced by the fabulous flavours of northern Spain. www.thewifeofbath.com Sophisticated and hearty British cuisine made from local and seasonal ingredients, prepared with passion and attention to detail in this cosy and welcoming local pub restaurant. www.thewindmillhollingbourne.co.uk Sitting on the banks of the Great Stour River is this Kentish haven, where the passionate kitchen team produce wholesome dishes with locally sourced ingredients and goodies found during foraging adventures. www.thegroveferry.co.uk Former medieval hall dating back to 1212 with feature stone fireplace which still shows the scars of sword sharpening, producing high-quality, home-cooked food with an emphasis on game meat. www.speldhurst.com The Kentish Hare, Bidborough Compasses Inn, Crundale Award-winning, 2 AA Rosette stylishly designed, hare- themed gastropub, known for quirky furnishings and for serving the very best of fresh, local food. www.thekentishhare.com Acclaimed and Michelin Bib Gourmand-accredited fine dining within a quaint historic inn. The cosy, relaxed atmosphere showcases the inspired menu that is all about seasonality and creativity, and is delivered in an unfussy yet totally delicious manner. www.thecompassescrundale.co.uk The Hengist, Aylesford Modern food full of neat touches, drawing most of its inspiration from France and the Mediterranean, with a suntrap garden for alfresco dining and drinking. www.hengistrestaurant.co.uk The Kings Head, Wye Award-winning gastropub with a passion for locally sourced, quality produce, wholesome cooking and a commitment to real ales and Kentish drinks, set in a gorgeously quaint historic village setting. www.kingsheadwye.com Compasses Inn, Crundale 72