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Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2024 finalists revealed: Kent Hospitality Champion and Pub/Bar of the Year

05:00, 20 January 2024

From mouth-watering restaurants to cosy coffee shops, we’ve been revealing your finalists for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards all week.

Now, we’re finally able to reveal your top picks in the last two categories - Kent Hospitality Champion and Pub of the Year.

We’re announcing our last round of finalists for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards
We’re announcing our last round of finalists for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

It’s the first time these awards, sponsored by Café Nucleus, have taken place and we’ve been flooded with nominations from our readers, all hoping that their food and drink favourites will be in with a chance of winning.

We’ve already revealed the finalists in categories such as Restaurant of the Year, Hotel of the Year and Farm Shop of the Year, but don’t worry if you missed the announcement as we will be sharing the full list of finalists online tomorrow.

The awards will shine a spotlight on the individuals who work tirelessly to deliver great hospitality. Picture: iStock
The awards will shine a spotlight on the individuals who work tirelessly to deliver great hospitality. Picture: iStock

KENT HOSPITALITY CHAMPION

Sponsored by Love Ashford and Ashford Borough Council, judged by Robert Richardson

Martin at the George & Dragon, Tonbridge

“An outstanding, friendly and warm welcoming pub, run by a landlord that understands what hospitality means.”

Read Secret Drinker’s review here.

Scott at Larry's Bar, Chatham

“Scott is hard working, kind and generous and everything about his business is well thought out. You can ask Scott for a specific cocktail and he will work on it until it is perfected and tastes beautiful!”

Wendy at the Queen's Head, Kingsnorth

“Wendy has worked tirelessly to turn this into a wonderful community space. From packed-out quiz nights to superb Sunday roasts, craft fairs and regular live entertainment, Wendy and her team have worked wonders.”

From wonderful wines to the perfect pint, these pubs know how to serve up a decent drink. Picture: iStock
From wonderful wines to the perfect pint, these pubs know how to serve up a decent drink. Picture: iStock

PUB/BAR OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Lumina, judged by Paul Pierce

The Plough Inn, Langley

“They have one of the best ranges of foods and change the menus very regularly, and the drinks on sale are delightful and varied.”

Read Secret Drinker’s review here.

The Queens Head, Sutton Valence

“Always a warm welcome and exceptionally dog friendly. You can arrive in your wellies or glad rags and always be made to feel welcome.”

Read Secret Drinker’s review here.

Three Sisters, Rainham

“Friendly pub, great atmosphere, sells a range of lagers and ales. It’s a pub where I feel comfortable walking in on my own knowing that there are regular locals there.”

We will continue to announce the finalists this week, so keep an eye out to see if your foodie favourite is in with a chance of winning at the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

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