WEST KENT : DINING
The Milk House , Sissinghurst Simple dishes that work with the seasons . Only the freshest produce from local suppliers is used at this thriving community hub , which also features an amazing outdoor terrace with a summer pizza oven . There is also the outdoor Hopper Hut bar , inspired by 19th-century hop pickers . themilkhouse . co . uk
The Old Fishmarket by Sankeys , Tunbridge Wells Set in the beautiful Pantiles , the town ’ s former fish market is now a third-generation , fish merchant-owned , two AA Rosette seafood restaurant with a menu focused on oysters , fruits de mer platters and the daily catch , with quality guaranteed . sankeys . co . uk
The Orangery , Tunbridge Wells AA Rosette-awarded restaurant of the Spa Hotel offering all day à la carte dining featuring local ingredients and renowned afternoon teas in an elegant setting . spahotel . co . uk
The Poet , Matfield Friendly eatery offering a well-conceived gastropub menu featuring fish , slow-cooked meats and showstopping desserts . Diners can expect food of the highest standards made using the finest local and seasonal produce , and lovingly prepared by a small team of chefs alongside a selection of fine wines , quirky cocktails and a collection of over 70 craft gins . thepoetatmatfield . co . uk
The Small Holding , Cranbrook Showcasing the ultimate ‘ Good Life ’ style dining experience with a focus on self-sufficiency , this restaurant grows its own fruit and veg as well as raising chickens for eggs and rare breed pigs . The cuisine is rustic British meets Nordic cooking ; dishes offer bold well-balanced flavours and lots of personality . smallholdingrestaurant . com
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 . thewarren . restaurant
Winemakers ’ Kitchen , Balfour Winery , Staplehurst A collaboration between head chef and head winemaker . Seasonal , local produce paired with Balfour ’ s award-winning wines in a stunning setting overlooking the vines . balfourwinery . com / visit / winemakers-kitchen
MAIDSTONE & LENHAM
Castle View Restaurant , Leeds Castle , nr 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 . leeds-castle . com
Culpeper ’ s , Lenham Beautiful two AA Rosette dining room of the Chilston Park Hotel 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 and pretty afternoon teas . handpickedhotels . co . uk / chilstonpark
Fish on the Green , Bearsted Two AA Rosette fine-dining seafood restaurant showcasing a simple yet creative approach within a contemporary dining room with pre-dinner bar . fishonthegreen . com
Frédéric Bistro , Maidstone Chef-patron Ulric draws on his upbringing in the Dordogne region of southwest France to offer good food and good wine using high quality ingredients and seasonal produce from local suppliers . fredericbistro . com
La Taberna , Maidstone Family-run Spanish restaurant and bar based in the ethereal and historic Corpus Christi Hall on Earl Street serving delectable tapas and skilfully created cocktails in a friendly , lively atmosphere . lataberna . co . uk
La Viletta , Maidstone Independent Italian restaurant serving traditional cuisine brought to life in a cottage-style restaurant where everything is cooked from scratch . All the passion and flavours you would expect from an authentic Italian kitchen . lavilletta . co . uk
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