FOOD & DRINK : ACCLAIMED DINING
THE PIG at Bridge Place , Bridge Kent ’ s first ‘ PIG ’ offers an obsessive commitment to homegrown and local produce with a menu that aims to source every ingredient from within a 25-mile radius - and most from its own plentiful kitchen garden . Dine at THE PIG ’ s open-air restaurant and expect vibrant salads , locally sourced meats and fresh fish or tasty flatbreads from its garden oven . Perfect for boozy lunches , inspired cocktails or tea and cake on the lawn . www . thepighotel . com / at-bridge-place
The Rose , Deal Former pub with a spirited past , The Rose has been lovingly restored into a chic seaside destination brimming with artistic charm , all-out comfort and seriously good food . Carefully crafted , seasonal menu and fabulous cocktails . www . therosedeal . com
Chef ’ s Table , West Malling Intimate dining in a relaxed environment , bringing a unique dining experience that focuses on seasonal flavours matched with local and international wines . Creating beautifully innovative dishes marrying classical flavours with a modern twist . An open kitchen allows just 12 guests at each sitting to feel immersed in the story from start to finish . www . chefstablekent . co . uk
Quince , Westgate-on-Sea Debut ‘ neighbourhood-style ’ restaurant from Ben Hughes and Rafael Lopez . Offers a beautifully conceived yet unpretentious menu showcasing the best of local produce . Michelin-listed within months of opening . www . quincewestgate . co . uk
Updown Farmhouse , Deal Farmhouse kitchen and terrace restaurant , open year round , offering hyper seasonal menus using the best of local and European produce alongside a shortlist of exciting wines of limited availability , local beers and seasonal cocktails . www . updownfarmhouse . com
Dorothy and Marshall , Bromley Showcasing local ingredients in seasonally changing menus from a fabulously restored dining room . Expect to find things like London honey , artisan cheeses and fresh produce straight from the fields of Kent . www . dorothyandmarshall . co . uk
Samphire , Whitstable A true Kentish bistro offering simple food that showcases the best ingredients sourced from local farms , allotments , day boats and producers in regularly changing menus . www . samphirewhitstable . co . uk
Boys Hall , Ashford Showcasing the best produce that Kent has to offer , the team of chefs here strive to delight and inspire with fresh , local and seasonal produce while the wine cellar is brimming with Kentish and international vintages . www . boys-hall . com
Brasserie at the Manor , Eastwell Manor , Ashford Modern British cuisine in a reimagined dining space . Beautiful gardens and an architecturally awe-inspiring manor . Enjoy cosy cocktails beside a roaring fire in the drawing room before sitting down to a delicious meal . www . champneys . com / hotels / eastwell-manor
The Warren , Tunbridge Wells 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 a classy yet quirky dining room . www . thewarren . restaurant
The Winery Restaurant at Squerreys AA Rosette award-winning restaurant , fed by produce from the Squerryes estate that promotes seasonal , local and sustainable dining alongside a wine list curated by Laura Evans Master of Wine . www . squerryes . co . uk / restaurant
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