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End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town
04 June 2024A chippy owner who has run his takeaway for more than 40 years says his decision to quit has been an emotional one.
Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown
03 June 2024The man behind a coffee shop which has opened inside a former tanning salon says he hopes the cafe will be a unique venue for the town.
Where to watch Euro 2024 final in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs and bars
02 June 2024With Gareth Southgate and the England team facing Spain in the European Championship final, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.
‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’
02 June 2024A 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
01 June 2024A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.
Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway
31 May 2024To 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.
‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’
30 May 2024Will one rash decision ruin Secret Drinker’s pub lunch in the sun?
AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul
30 May 2024The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.
'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’
30 May 2024We 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.
Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich
28 May 2024A pricing blunder has seen the cost of a fast food sandwich potentially cost diners a princely sum.
Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed
28 May 2024Speculation is mounting that three Brewers Fayre restaurants in Kent could be among several venues earmarked for closure by owner Whitbread.
Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?
28 May 2024School holidays can be expensive when it comes to eating and drinking so where can you take the kids to eat either for free or just £1?
Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time
24 May 2024It really could be time at the bar for this huge family pub that feels more like a ‘campsite clubroom’
‘We’re not paying £2.50 to look in a couple of shops!’
23 May 2024Parking charges at Ashford Designer Outlet have been raised so "unnecessarily" high that shoppers say they will now think twice before visiting.
Town’s first Domino’s to open tomorrow inside former bank
22 May 2024Domino’s to open in Tenterden high street
New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue
21 May 2024A bar with a capacity of 100 people has become the largest venue at a popular seaside attraction.
‘Our road has only just reopened after being shut for 2 months – now it’s closed again!’
21 May 2024Traders in a road which has only just reopened following a nine week long closure say they are frustrated after it was shut again last week.
'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'
20 May 2024A tattoo artist has opened a smoothie bar offering healthy beverages after a brutal battle with Covid left him struggling to eat solids.
Pub chain opens countryside vineyard
19 May 2024A vineyard offering guided tours with BBQ meals has opened in the county.
New Turkish restaurant vows to bring ‘taste of London to Kent’
19 May 2024A new Turkish eatery has undergone a £500,000 refurbishment as it bids to bring a slice of the capital’s dining experience to the county.
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