FOOD & DRINK : ACCLAIMED DINING
Tallow , Southborough , Tunbridge Wells Acclaimed intimate restaurant by husband and wife team Rob and Donna Taylor , with a monthly changing menu and showstopping chef ’ s cooking room . www . tallowrestaurant . co . uk
The Pumproom at Copper Rivet Distillery , Chatham Contemporary take on classic dishes utilising seasonal ingredients and influenced by spices and flavours from around the world . Dishes are complemented by expertly curated wines from around the world and signature cocktails utlising spirits distilled on-site at Copper Rivet . www . crdpumproom . com
Chapter One , Locksbottom A relaxed and stylish venue serving a modern European menu . Offers exceptional food alongside an extensive list of carefully chosen wines and delicious cocktails . The Brasserie at Chapter One offers an alternative , more relaxed and informal setting . www . chapteronerestaurant . co . uk
Frasers , Egerton A foodie favourite , this intimate two AA Rosette contemporary barn dining room is the perfect place to savour seasonal local fare against panoramic views of open countryside . Run with a sustainable ethos serving traditional British food with a modern flair . www . frasersegerton . co . uk
The Swan , West Malling Michelin-listed independent brasserie that offers modern innovative cooking , fine seasonal British cuisine and a lively vibrant atmosphere in its sleek and stylish bar and dining room . www . theswanwestmalling . co . uk
RGs Restaurant at Rowhill Grange , nr Dartford Proud holder of two AA Rosettes and an absolute heaven for foodies . Taking inspiration from local produce and suppliers , this modern restaurant combines unique flavours with creative menus to provide a one-of-a-kind dining experience . www . alexanderhotels . co . uk / rowhill-grange / fooddrink / rgs-restaurant
The Corner House , Canterbury Twice Kent Restaurant of the Year winner , this acclaimed and welcoming restaurant prides itself on the quality of its ingredients and kitchen expertise to deliver dishes to remember . www . cornerhouserestaurants . co . uk
Ferry House Inn , Isle of Sheppey Serving up the best of culinary Kent , here , homegrown produce , family farmed beef and game , and farm-grown spirits take ‘ pride of plate ’ on the menu . Hidden away beside the Swale estuary , this family-owned , 16th-century country restaurant boasts two AA Rosettes . www . theferryhouse . co . uk
Culpeppers Restaurant at The Chilston Park Hotel , nr Lenham Beautiful two AA Rosette dining room with a host of original features and views of the grounds of the stunning manor house in which it ’ s set . Offering vibrant , seasonal dishes served with creative flair to deliver an authentic dining experience . www . handpickedhotels . co . uk / chilstonpark
Sargasso , Margate Michelin-listed seaside outpost of London restaurant Brawn , Sargasso sits beside the harbour wall and comes with some great views . The ethos and the menu are similar ; an almost daily-changing selection of 12-15 well priced seasonal dishes . Fish from the small local boats is a highlight . www . sargasso . bar
Dory ’ s , Margate Seafood bar serving raw , pickled , cured and baked seafood and vegetable dishes overlooking Margate Main Sands . Includes a wine shop selling organic , biodynamic , low-intervention wines . www . angelasofmargate . com
Thackerays , Tunbridge Wells Three AA Rosette and Michelin-listed , this acclaimed restaurant offers a relaxed and creative form of fine dining free from pretension against a stylishly furnished , smart backdrop . Sip a glass of wine in the glowing lamplight as you choose one of the carefully crafted modern French dishes to enjoy . The building , a former residence of author William Makepeace Thackeray , is more than 300 years old and is a virtual work of art itself with odd angles , sloped ceilings and off-kilter stairways creating an enthralling venue in which to dine . www . thackerays-restaurant . co . uk
Bowleys at The Plough , West Malling Michelin-listed neighbourhood pub proudly owned by the Trottiscliffe villagers . Run by the Yates family and boasting the youngest kitchen team in Kent , it offers a concise menu of carefully crafted classic dishes . www . theploughkent . com
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