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Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

08 June 2024

A high street restaurant and bar which suddenly shut has reopened under new ownership.

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‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

07 June 2024

Welcome to the madhouse! Secret Drinker’s wild Friday night out.

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Pub landlord launches bid to open new restaurant

Pub landlord launches bid to open new restaurant

06 June 2024

A pub landlord has revealed plans to expand their business empire by opening a new restaurant.

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

06 June 2024

A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.

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Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

06 June 2024

In honour of National Fish and Chip Day, we’re looking back at some of our reporters’ favourite chippies.

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‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

06 June 2024

In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.

Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars

Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars

02 June 2024

As Gareth Southgate and the England team head off to Germany for the European Championship, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.

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Food festival to return to castle grounds

Food festival to return to castle grounds

02 June 2024

Visitors can tuck into a feast of street food, summer cocktails, cooking demos and live music over the three-day festival.

‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

02 June 2024

A husband-and-wife team have transformed a former high street pub into a town’s highest-rated hotel in less than a year.

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

01 June 2024

A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.

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‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

30 May 2024

Will one rash decision ruin Secret Drinker’s pub lunch in the sun?

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

30 May 2024

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

30 May 2024

To help you find out if Secret Drinker has popped in for a pint near you, we’ve got a list together of every pub he’s reviewed since 2019.

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'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

30 May 2024

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

26 May 2024

A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration.

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‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

26 May 2024

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

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Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

24 May 2024

It really could be time at the bar for this huge family pub that feels more like a ‘campsite clubroom’

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This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

23 May 2024

Our reviewer enjoys the sunshine as he heads to the coast to sample one of Kent’s most beautiful dining spots.

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New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

21 May 2024

A bar with a capacity of 100 people has become the largest venue at a popular seaside attraction.

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Pub chain opens countryside vineyard

Pub chain opens countryside vineyard

19 May 2024

A vineyard offering guided tours with BBQ meals has opened in the county.

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