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TOWN: DINING Zeus, Canterbury Bistro Du Vin at Hotel Du Vin, Tunbridge Wells Located in the heart of the medieval city, family restaurant Zeus serves a mouthwatering array of authentic Greek food, freshly made and prepared to order daily. www.zeuscanterbury.com Charming, cosy and stylish dining room offering a French-styled bistro menu and sommelier recommended wines to overnight guests and dining visitors. www.hotelduvin.com/tunbridge-wells Cyprianis, Locksbottom & Petts Wood Branded, Beckenham & Sevenoaks Contemporary and relaxed Mediterranean bar and grill by Nick Constantine, offering a fresh and modern Mediterranean menu using the best quality ingredients as well as a welcoming warm ambiance. www.cyprianis.com A contemporary, cosy steakhouse that proudly serves only the finest hand-cut, aged steaks from an inspired and tasty menu which also includes traditional roasts on Sundays. www.brandedsteaks.co.uk Bird and Bun, Bromley Giggling Squid, Chislehurst, Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells The Fordwich Arms, nr Canterbury The Old Fishmarket, Tunbridge Wells The Goods Shed, Canterbury The Warren, Tunbridge Wells Rotisserie chicken with a BIG difference; oozing tenderness, packed with flavour from the special 24- hour marinade and served in one of three signature gravies – it promises to be chicken to remember. www.birdandbun.co.uk Simple, rustic, fresh Thai tapas-style food, harnessing the Thai meal tradition of sharing lots of dishes, complemented by fun, friendly and quirky restaurant dining rooms. www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/ Acclaimed Michelin-starred dining, courtesy of Young Chef of the Year Daniel Smith, in the relaxed and stylish oak panelled dining room and 1930’s bar, located in Britain’s smallest town. www.fordwicharms.co.uk Exclusive Champagne and seafood bar, serving a wide range of Champagne and wines and the very best British fish and shellfish, situated in the Old Fish Market building in the heart of The Pantiles. www.sankeys.co.uk/the-old-fishmarket A farmers’ market, food hall and restaurant all rolled into one. The restaurant uses the local market produce to whisk you off to a gastronomic heaven. www.thegoodsshed.co.uk Farm-to-table fine dining concept offered as an extension of the Crowborough Estate, boasting a flavoursome menu featuring Sussex cattle, Boer goats, Fallow deer and wild boar, in its classy yet quirky dining room. www.thewarren.restaurant The Ambrette, Canterbury The Hungry Guest, West Malling Innovative Anglo-Indian fine dining, combining fresh Kent produce with aromatic herbs and spices in a light and modern space. A firm favourite with locals. www.theambrette.co.uk/canterbury Set in an 11th-century painstakingly restored building sits this artisan café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Watch the chefs at work, whilst sampling their award-winning chocolate brownies. www.thehungryguest.com/cafe-shop/west-malling County Restaurant at The ABode, Canterbury A modern European dining experience in a contemporary and welcoming dining room, complemented by an exceptional wine cellar and named after the original hotel dating back to 1892. www.abodecanterbury.co.uk/dining/restaurant Indian Essence, Petts Wood Showcasing traditional Indian Cuisine within a contemporary fine dining environment, with a breathtaking menu that appeals to discerning diners and satisfies the most traditional palates. www.indianessence.co.uk Chapter One, Locksbottom A relaxed and stylish venue, serving a modern European menu, well regarded and highly recommended by the AA, Good Food Guide and Michelin. www.chapteronerestaurant.co.uk Market House, Maidstone Recently refurbished traditional pub with stylish decor and open-top terrace, situated in the heart of town offering casual dining including burgers, global comfort food and small tapas-style dishes. www.markethouse.pub 36