COUNTRY : DINING
The Windmill , Hollingbourne 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
The Secret Garden , nr Ashford A secret hideaway with beautiful views over its Victorian walled garden , popular for its homemade afternoon teas and cakes , creative seasonal British cuisine made with seasonal fruit and vegetables from the garden ; and legendary ‘ Pudding Nights ’. www . secretgardenkent . co . uk
Castle View Restaurant at Leeds Castle , Maidstone Delicious , traditional British fare combined with unique , spectacular views across the terrace to the magnificent castle . Perfect for pitstop lunches and special occasion sunset dinners . www . leeds-castle . com / Visit / Castle + View + Restaurant
The Kings Head , Wye Welcoming gastropub with a passion for locally sourced , quality produce , wholesome cooking and a commitment to real ales and Kentish drinks , also offers an outdoor pizza oven , all set in a gorgeously quaint historic village setting . www . kingsheadwye . uk
The Bull , Wrotham Two AA Rosette restaurant set within a stunning 14thcentury inn . Offering traditional British food with a modern twist from its smokehouse-influenced pub / restaurant menu as well as a 140-bottle wine list . www . thebullhotel . com
The Grove Ferry Inn , Upstreet 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
The West House , Biddenden Michelin-recommended restaurant by chef / patron Graham Garrett , housed in a 15th-century weaver ’ s cottage famed for offering locally sourced cuisine with an intensity of flavour . www . thewesthouserestaurant . co . uk
The George & Dragon , Speldhurst Former medieval hall dating back to 1212 with a feature stone fireplace which still shows the scars of sword sharpening , producing high-quality , home-cooked food with an emphasis on game meat . www . facebook . com / ganddspeldhurst
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
Fish on the Green , Bearsted 2 AA Rosette and Michelin Guide-featured fine-dining seafood restaurant showcasing a simple yet creative approach within a contemporary dining room with predinner bar . www . fishonthegreen . com
Square Fish Cafe , Lenham Modern , welcoming and relaxed dining room boasting an inspired menu of classic seafood dishes , traditional fish and chips , daily specials and more ! www . thesquarefishcafe . co . uk
The Plough Inn , Stalisfield A balanced menu of locally sourced ingredients that are used to create traditional favourites , and a blackboard of daily specials are on offer at this 2 AA Rosette and Michelin-recommended country inn . www . theploughinnstalisfield . co . uk
Who ’ d a Thought It , nr Lenham Characterful restaurant , harnessing local ingredients , to offer classic English dishes with a hint of the unconventional , at this quirky boutique hotel tucked away in the countryside which also claims to have the UK ’ s funkiest , quirkiest Champagne and oyster bar . www . whodathoughtit . com
The Milk House , Sissinghurst Simple dishes that work with the seasons , using only the freshest produce from local suppliers at this thriving community hub , which also features an amazing outdoor terrace with summer pizza oven . www . themilkhouse . co . uk
Reads , Faversham Acclaimed classic French with a British influence cuisine , with a reputation founded on distinctive cooking of seasonal dishes blending herbs and vegetables from the manor ’ s own walled kitchen garden . www . reads . com
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