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The Kings Head , Staplehurst Combining olde worlde charm with contemporary pub appeal and serving a range of premium lagers and traditional cask ales from Shepherd Neame , Britain ’ s oldest brewer . Enjoy freshly cooked food with a traditional theme , including hearty English favourites such as bangers and mash , steak pie , fish and chips , plus a variety of items from the grill , such as steak and ribs . www . kingsheadstaplehurst . co . uk
The Unicorn , Marden Fantastic country pub and restaurant , steeped in over 250 years of history and heritage . Spacious yet cosy , The Unicorn boasts an inviting inglenook fireplace for the winter months and a sunny well-kept beer garden for summer days . www . theunicornpubanddining . co . uk
The Tickled Trout , West Farleigh A rustic yet modern dining experience , from a gorgeous location that boasts a large terrace and lawned garden . Offering an indulgent innovative menu using produce sourced from local suppliers . Famous for their Mussels Bar , which serves delectable South Coast mussels . Also with boutique hotel rooms . www . thetickledtrout . com
Smoke & Cured at The Harrow , Ulcombe A fabulous gastro pub based in a charming Grade II listed building with a relaxed yet exclusive style offering a modern twist . Serving a unique , imaginative menu using their own garden produce and local ingredients . Enjoy a meal which has been prepared , smoked , cured and cooked on site alongside a Kentish wine or beer . www . smokeandcured . co . uk
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The Cock Inn , Boughton Monchelsea An Elizabethan pub with chocolate-box charm , the Cock Inn has been serving up fine food and drink in the village of Boughton Monchelsea since 1568 . Picture-book pub both inside and out , with hanging baskets , whitewashed walls , exposed beams and cosy inglenook fireplaces offering a warm welcome as you cross the threshold . Promising country cooking with a twist , serving classic British dishes with some international influence . www . cockinnmaidstone . co . uk
The Potting Shed , Langley A Scandinavian-inspired pub and restaurant , boasting a light bright and airy contemporary space from which to enjoy picturesque views and a spacious garden as well as boutique bedrooms . Tickle your tastebuds with gorgeous seasonal food and drink menus that celebrate local suppliers through divine and innovative dishes as well as quality wines and imaginative cocktails . www . elitepubs . com / venue / the-potting-shed
Pepperbox Inn , Harrietsham A charming , 15th-century country pub and restaurant with low timbered ceilings and beautiful inglenook fireplaces . Situated on one of the highest points overlooking the weald of Kent , there are outstanding views which can be appreciated from the large garden terrace . Serving prime steaks , gorgeous seafood as well as local ales and wines . www . thepepperboxinn . co . uk
Black Horse Inn , Thurnham A relaxed , rural , family-run pub restaurant with bed and breakfast set in scenic Kentish countryside . A varied and wholesome menu , catering for those in need of a sandwich or light lunch to heartier options such as classic pub meals and full a la carte offerings . Complete with a traditional bar stocked with wines from local vineyards and local real ales . www . blackhorsekent . co . uk
Ringlestone Inn , Harrietsham A unique country pub and restaurant offering seasonal , regularly changing menus , crafted utilising artisan methods of whole carcass butchery , dry curing , smoking and preserving . All from a beautiful Grade II listed building dating back to 1533 , originally used as a hospice for monks , now serving real ales , local wines and craft spirits . www . theringlestone . co . uk
The Boathouse
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