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Dine-and-dash caught on camera leaves cafe boss ‘heartbroken’
12 June 2024The boss of an independent cafe has told of the heartbreaking moment a group left without paying while their waitress was out of sight.
‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’
09 June 2024Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.
‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’
09 June 2024An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.
‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’
07 June 2024Welcome to the madhouse! Secret Drinker’s wild Friday night out.
Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent
06 June 2024A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.
‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’
06 June 2024In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.
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.
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