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Restaurants in Alkham

• The Marquis at Alkham

  Following a spectacular transformation, the old Marquis of Granby pub in the heart of the Alkham valley has morphed into the Marquis at Alkham, a striking contemporary restaurant with five luxury bedrooms to boot.

  Alkham Valley Road, Alkham, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Ashford

• The Hoodener's Horse

  The curious name, Hoodener's Horse and equally quirky sign outside this traditional pub in the pretty village of Great Chart close to Ashford, is a reference to the old Kentish custom of 'hoodening' - a ritual shindig played out during the winter solstice, May Day and hopping celebrations.

  The Street, Ashford, Kent - Cuisine: Mexican

• The Tiger Inn

  The seventeenth-century Tiger Inn at Stowting is a country-pub success story that was saved from extinction by a syndicate of Stowting locals, who clubbed together and bought the place simply because they didn't want to lose their favourite watering hole.

  Stowting, Ashford, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Five Bells at Brabourne

  Brabourne's old boozer The Five Bells has been serving this tiny village since it was originally converted from being the Brabourne parish poorhouse but now, following a stunning refurbishment, new owners are packing in a decidedly more affluent set soaking up the pub / restaurant's warm ambience and celebrating a new era of The Five Bells at Brabourne.

  The Street, Ashford, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Aylesford

• Kits Coty Brasserie

  'I must go in summer and sample the view over Bluebell Hill,' noted one UK Restaurant Guide user who was immediately seduced by the pleasures of Kits Coty Brasserie.

  15 Old Chatham Road, Aylesford, Kent - Cuisine: Modern Eclectic

• Hengist

  It might seem rather odd to name a twenty-first century restaurant after a long-dead Saxon chief called Hengist, but the ancient village of Aylesford is close to where the man himself met his end centuries ago.

  7-9 High Street, Aylesford, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Beckenham

• Mae Ping

  Mae Ping in Beckenham, named after the river which runs through Chiang Mai, is a well respected neighbourhood Thai restaurant liked for its friendly atmosphere, engaging hospitality and sumptuous décor.

  16 High Street, Beckenham, Kent - Cuisine: Thai

Restaurants in Biddenden

• The West House

  'An absolute treasure' is one way of describing The West House, a delightfully intimate fifteenth-century weaver's cottage at Biddenden in the heart of West Kent and the Garden of England.

  28 High Street, Biddenden, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

• Three Chimneys

  Eagle-eyed visitors will notice that this renowned 400-year-old pub near Biddenden called Three Chimneys, actually only has two chimneys. Its name is a corruption of the French 'trois chemins' (three roads) – a local junction that marked the limit allowed for French soldiers to walk when imprisoned in Sissinghurst Castle during the Seven Years' War.

  Hareplain Road, Biddenden, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Boughton Monchelsea

• The Mulberry Tree

  The Mulberry Tree is situated in the genteel Kentish village of Boughton Monchelsea, just 4 miles from Staplehurst and it now sets out its stall as a contemporary country restaurant and bar.

  Hermitage Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Brands Hatch

• Brandshatch Place

  Brandshatch Place, set in 12 acres of beautiful parkland is a sophisticated Georgian mansion built in 1806 at Fawkham Green.

  Brands Hatch Road, Brands Hatch, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Broadstairs

• Restaurant 54

  Restaurant 54 is a charming restaurant located on 54 Albion Street in the heart of Broadstairs' conservation area, owned by Avril Henry, Restaurant Manager and Chef Joe Silk, who after a number of years in the hospitality business have achieved their dream of owning their own restaurant.

  54 Albion Street, Broadstairs, Kent - Cuisine: English

• The Tartar Frigate Seafood Restaurant

  The Tartar Frigate Seafood Restaurant is an historic 17th century flint inn overlooking Viking Bay in Broadstairs and the traditional style restaurant with its open log fire, is set on the first floor taking advantage of the panoramic views.

  Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent - Cuisine: Seafood

Restaurants in Bromley

• Ferrari's Italian Restaurant & Bar

  Ferrari's stylishly modern and comfortable Italian brasseries are where you'll find good food at sensible prices. With a range of pizzas and pastas, not to mention a large choice of main courses, Ferrari's is ideal for a quick bite, or relax and linger over something a little more substantial.

  39 East Street, Bromley, Kent - Cuisine: Italian

• Madhuwan

  Serving fine Nepalese and North Indian cuisine, Madhuwan Restaurant offers the diners of Bromley a seasonally changing menu, highlighted by a range of classic dishes with a modern twist.

  20-22 Bromley Hill, Bromley, Kent - Cuisine: Indian

• Tamasha

  A genuine Indian restaurant-with-rooms deep in Kent commuter land sounds unlikely, but Tamasha in Bromley is proving to be a great success.

  131 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent - Cuisine: Indian

Restaurants in Brookland

• The Royal Oak

  The Royal Oak at Brookland in the heart of the Romney Marsh is a typical old country inn that now benefits from a recent makeover to become one of Kent's most delightful restaurant with rooms.

  High Street, Brookland, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Canterbury

• Café Mauresque

  Exotic Middle Eastern and Moorish flavours have taken Canterbury by storm, thanks to the colourful and atmospheric Café Mauresque. The location is one of the city's medieval streets (there are tables on the pavement for sun-lovers and people-watchers), and inside, the Alhambra of Granada has influenced the decor very strongly, it's a riot of exotic Arabic lamps, ornate mirrors, Moorish tiles and Middle Eastern artefacts.

  8 Butchery Lane, Canterbury, Kent - Cuisine: Andalusian

• Michael Caines at ABode Canterbury

  Part of the growing ABode group of classy hotels set up by superstar chef Michael Caines MBE and business partner Andrew Brownsword, Michael Caines at ABode Canterbury is the result of a heavyweight refurbishment and re-branding of the County Hotel, within Canterbury's city walls and a stroll from Canterbury cathedral.

  The County Hotel, Canterbury, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Old Brewery Tavern

  Cool and uncluttered, The Old Brewery Tavern is a purpose-built modern British pub and restaurant in the historic city of Canterbury on Stour Street behind ABode.

  Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Chatham

• Bridgewood Manor

  Bridgewood Manor is situated close to the ancient Pilgrims Way on the outskirts of Rochester, this modern, purpose-built hotel has some intriguing features including a classical courtyard at the centre of things, a fine stone fireplace and lots of beautiful reclaimed carved wood from nearby churches and fine houses.

  Bridgewood Roundabout, Chatham, Kent - Cuisine: European

Restaurants in Chiddingstone

• Castle Inn

  The Castle Inn is one of England's most famous and historic inns, this venerable hostelry round the corner from Chiddingstone Castle can trace its lineage back to 1420 - and it's still going strong.

  High Street, Chiddingstone, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Chislehurst

• Choi's

  Awaiting full review.

  4 - 6 High Street, Chislehurst, Kent - Cuisine: Chinese

Restaurants in Cranbrook

• Apicius

  Apicius restaurant is located in the market town of Cranbrook, reputed to be the smallest town in Kent. Apicius – as any student of food history will tell you – was the Roman author of the world's oldest surviving recipe book ('De re culinaria' or 'The Art of Cooking') dating back to the first century AD.

  23 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Dargate

• The Dove

  Call it a pub or a restaurant in fact it is simply The Dove and it's a splendidly rustic, ivy-clad Kentish hostelry just off the A229 at Dargate, a pretty village between Faversham and Whitstable.

  Plum Pudding Lane, Dargate, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Dartford

• RG's

  Set in a 19th century manor house near Dartford, the award winning Truffles restaurant at Rowhill Grange Hotel & Spa has been relaunched as RG's following an extensive refurbishment.

  Rowhill Grange Hotel & Spa, Dartford, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Deal

• Dunkerley's

  Dunkerley's of Deal is situated in a superb location on the seafront overlooking Deal pier and is renowned for their warm hospitality, ultra fresh seafood and Ian Dunkerley himself who is both the owner and part chef of this restaurant and hotel.

  19 Beach St, Deal, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Detling

• The Cock Horse Inn

  Dating back to the 14th century, The Cock Horse Inn in Detling stands on the ancient Pilgrims' Way which follows the route of the devoted from Winchester to Canterbury.

  39 The Street, Detling, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Dover

• The Bay Restaurant

  An exciting new venture from the team behind nearby Wallett's Court, the Bay Restaurant is the 'beating heart' of the White Cliffs Hotel in the centre of delightful St Margaret's at Cliffe.

  High Street, Dover, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Coastguard

  Billed as 'the closest English pub to France', the Coastguard is spectacularly situated right by St Margaret's Bay: in summer you can sit outside and gaze across the Straits of Dover towards the French mainland.

  The Bay, Dover, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Wallett's Court

  Wallett's Court in the picturesque hamlet of Westcliffe near Dover holds a special place in the annals of The UK Restaurant Guide.

  Westcliffe, Dover, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Allotment

  The Allotment restaurant, opposite the Town Hall opened in 2007 and is a welcome addition to Dover, an area that is thin on the ground when it comes to dining options.

  9 High Street, Dover, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Edenbridge

• Haxted Mill Riverside Brasserie & Bar

  Close to Lingfield Park Racecourse near Edenbridge, Haxted Mill Riverside Brasserie & Bar has the most wonderful location overlooking the millrace and pond and at whatever the time of year, Haxted Mill always has something to enjoy.

  Haxted Road, Edenbridge, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Faversham

• Read's

  Read's restaurant is beautifully positioned in its own grounds on the edge of Faversham, a Georgian manor house that provides a delightful base to explore the garden of England.

  Macknade Manor, Faversham, Kent - Cuisine: Classic English

• The Three Mariners

  An atmospheric setting down among the salt marshes, creeks and boats in Oare a little village not far from Faversham, the Three Mariners still clings to its seventeenth-century roots.

  2 Church Road, Faversham, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Folkestone

• The India

  A redoubtable fixture of the Folkestone restaurant scene for more than 25 years, the India is a real treasure, yet still one of Kent's best kept secrets.

  1 The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent - Cuisine: Indian

• La Tavernetta

  La Tavernetta has been famous in Folkestone for more than 40 years and La Tavernetta remains a strong favourite with Folkestonians and visitors alike, viva La Tavernetta.

  Leaside Court, Folkestone, Kent - Cuisine: Italian

• Pauls Restaurant

  For more than a quarter of a century, Paul Hagger's eponymous restaurant Paul's, has been a fixture of the Folkestone dining scene and the stylishly renovated premises is still on form – judging by recent comments sent in to the UK Restaurant Guide.

  2a Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

• Rocksalt Restaurant

  Michelin starred Chef Mark Sargeant's Rocksalt Restaurant & Bar in Folkestone is a truly spectacular new building in a glorious waterside location with panoramic harbour views looking across the English Channel towards France, and Folkestone's quaint harbourside houses and fish market as the backdrop.

  Fishmarket Road, Folkestone, Kent - Cuisine: Sea Food

• Sandbanks Restaurant

  Part of Folkestone's renowned East Cliff Pavilion complex, the Sandbanks Restaurant makes the most of stunning views over the town, harbour and Hythe Bay to Dungeness and across to France.

  East Cliff, Folkestone, Kent - Cuisine: Modern English

Restaurants in Goodnestone

• The Fitzwalter Arms

  Situated midway between Canterbury and the coast, the brick-built Fitzwalter Arms has been thriving as a pub in the picturesque village of Goodnestone since 1702.

  The Street, Goodnestone, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Gravesend

• Riva

  Riva, an Italian restaurant located in the heart of Gravesend's Heritage Quarter directly over the River Thames on the oldest surviving cast iron pier in the world, the panoramic views are as breathtaking.

  West Street, Gravesend, Kent - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Harrietsham

• Pepper Box Inn

  It's well worth the trek though the Kent countryside to discover the Pepper Box Inn, a 400-year-old pub some 2 miles off the A20 near Harrietsham.

  Windmill Hill, Harrietsham, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Ringlestone Inn

  'The Ringlestone is an absolutely gorgeous pub,' was one UK Restaurant Guide user's verdict on this isolated inn set high above the North Downs beside a stretch of the Pilgrims' Way.

  Ringlestone Road, Harrietsham, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Hawkhurst

• The Great House

  The Great House is a 16th century inn set in the heart of the Kentish weald, it just oozes character and history with its wealth of exposed beams and a magnificent orangery overlooking the private garden.

  Gills Green, Hawkhurst, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Herne Bay

• Le Petit Poisson

  Le Petit Poisson situated between the road and Herne Bay promenade, is a cracking little seafood restaurant and the real deal for holidaymakers and fish-loving visitors alike.

  Pier Approach, Herne Bay, Kent - Cuisine: Seafood

Restaurants in Hythe

• Everest Inn

  Opened in 2004, the Everest Inn isn't a pub but a family-run neighbourhood restaurant specialising in Nepalese cuisine – with a supporting cast of well-known dishes from the traditional Indian curry house repertoire.

  32 - 34 High Street, Hythe, Kent - Cuisine: Nepalese

• Terracotta

  Terracotta restaurant sits behind a delightful cream-painted frontage on Hythe High Street where well-seasoned owner Giancarmine has set up a convivial and pleasing Italian restaurant with a sense of style.

  22 High Street, Hythe, Kent - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Locksbottom

• Chapter One

  Behind the mock-Tudor exterior of Chapter One hides a stylish, contemporary restaurant, serving a modern European menu of cutting-edge dishes that taste as good as they look.

  Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Lower Hardres

• The Granville

  Taking its name from a Tudor warship, the Granville stands close to the ancient village of Lower Hardres (derived from the Saxon word meaning 'flinty' – referring to the local soil).

  Street End, Lower Hardres, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Maidstone

• The Barge Riverside Restaurant

  The Barge Riverside Restaurant is on a permanent river mooring immediately behind the Archbishop's Palace, just a short walk from Maidstone town centre and is a unique dining experience in this part of the world, in fact, if you live in Kent and love dining out, The Barge is a must visit restaurant.

  River Medway, Rear of the Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Soufflé

  Overlooking Bearsted Green and only a few minutes from the M20, The Soufflé restaurant is set in a delightful sixteenth-century Grade II-listed building.

  31 The Green, Maidstone, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Mereworth

• Beeches Restaurant

  Mediterranean cuisine is the order of the day at Beeches Restaurant Mereworth and a more diverse selection of dishes would be hard to find.

  501 Seven Mile Lane, Mereworth, Kent - Cuisine: Mediterranean

Restaurants in Pluckley

• Dering Arms

  The Dering Arms at Pluckley was built in the 1840's originally as the hunting lodge serving the Dering Estate, one of the largest estates in the area at the time.

  Station Road, Pluckley, Kent - Cuisine: Seafood

Restaurants in Rainham

• The Barn Restaurant

  The Barn Restaurant Rainham, Guide entry suspended.

  ., Rainham, Kent - Cuisine:

Restaurants in Ramsgate

• Alexandra Ristorante Italiano

  Overlooking Ramsgate's picturesque harbour, Alexandra Ristorante Italiano has been loyally serving its customers for almost 25 years but now a remarkable change has taken place.

  70 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent - Cuisine: Italian

• Age & Sons

  Not easy to find so look for a small archway by Number 4 York Street and you will discover Age & Sons, set in an old wine warehouse in Ramsgate and it is well worth the search for its highly rated seasonal British cooking.

  Charlotte Court, Ramsgate, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

• Eddie Gilbert's

  A relative newcomer on the Kent restaurant scene, Eddie Gilbert's is the brainchild of Jonny Dunhill who on moving to Ramsgate, saw the need for a quality fishmonger which he opened in 2007, the fish and chips restaurant upstairs followed in 2009 and is now among the select band of quality restaurants that is putting Ramsgate on the gastronomic map.

  32 King Street, Ramsgate, Kent - Cuisine: Fish and Chips

Restaurants in Rochester

• Elizabeth's of Eastgate

  Housed in an historic Tudor building a couple of minutes' walk from Rochester cathedral and Rochester castle, Elizabeth's of Eastgate is moving with the times.

  154 High Street, Rochester, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Sandgate

• The Ship Inn

  The Ship Inn, or as it is known locally, The Famous Ship Inn on Sandgate's High Street and sea front opened in 2010 a new restaurant which overnight became the hottest ticket in town and although The Ship has been Sandgate's local for over 200 years, it is set to become even more famous.

  65 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Sandwich

• Samphire at Ham

  Taking its name from the now fashionable 'sea vegetable', Samphire at Ham is situated adjacent to the family-run Blazing Donkey Hotel.

  The Blazing Donkey Hotel, Sandwich, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

• The Bell Hotel, The Old Dining Room

  A fixture of the Sandwich scene for hundreds of years, the refurbished Bell Hotel stands on the Quay, adjacent to the historic Barbican Gate and Toll - its main restaurant has recently had a stunning makeover, and has re-branded as The Old Dining Room.

  The Quay, Sandwich, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Seasalter

• The Sportsman

  To find The Sportsman, you need to trek out of Whitstable, a couple of miles across the bleak mudflats to Seasalter.

  Faversham Road, Seasalter, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Sevenoaks

• Gavin Gregg Restaurant

  Gavin and Lucinda Gregg's chic modern restaurant occupies a seventeenth-century Grade II-listed building at the top of Sevenoaks High Street near St Nicholas' Church.

  28 - 30 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Vine Restaurant

  The Vine Restaurant in Sevenoaks was named in honour of the historic Vine Cricket Club (dating from 1734 and ranked as one of the oldest in the country), this stylish and buzzy restaurant stands directly opposite the ground in an elegant conservation area.

  11 Pound Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent - Cuisine: Anglo French

Restaurants in Sidcup

• Limoncello Restaurant

  Enjoy a glass of chilled Prosecco in the stylish surroundings of Limoncello Restaurant, a contemporary Italian Restaurant in Sidcup. Sink into dark leather sofas as you browse its extensive menu which are a seafood lovers delight with unusual starters such as Carpaccio di Tonno e Pesce Spada, thinly sliced sword fish and tuna alongside the bruschettas and antipasti selections.

  8 - 9 Marechal Niel Parade, Sidcup, Kent - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Sissinghurst

• Rankins Restaurant

  Hugh and Leonora Rankin's classic Kentish weatherboarded restaurant stands right in the centre of Sissinghurst – a village synonymous with its world-famous Gardens.

  The Street, Sissinghurst, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Sittingbourne

• Hempstead House Hotel

  Built in 1850 for a certain Robert Lake and his family, Hempstead House has been run as a private country hotel since the 1990s.

  London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent - Cuisine: Anglo French

• Le Restaurant Fabrice

  Set on the old A2 between Faversham and Sittingbourne, and established in 1993 by Monsieur and Madame Deroubaix, you'll find Le Restaurant Fabrice.

  London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent - Cuisine: Classic French

Restaurants in Speldhurst

• George & Dragon

  Julian Leefe-Griffiths has done a marvellous job rescuing and rejuvenating this splendid medieval Kentish pub the George & Dragon (one of the oldest in southern England) set in the village of Speldhurst.

  Speldhurst Hill, Speldhurst, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Sturry

• Kathton House Restaurant

  Kathton House Restaurant a Grade-II listed building in the village of Sturry, just outside Canterbury is the amenable setting for Neil and Gina Evans' intimate restaurant.

  6 High Street, Sturry, Kent - Cuisine: Contemporary

Restaurants in Tatsfield

• The Bakery

  Tucked away just off the main road, a couple of miles from Westerham, the Bakery restaurant at Tatsfield is housed in a classic Kentish building that has been given a vibrant contemporary makeover.

  Westmore Green, Tatsfield, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Tonbridge

• The Poacher

  Situated in the pretty village of Tudeley, just off the A26 and a few miles south of Tonbridge, the bustling Poacher is currently reaping the benefits of a major refurbishment and change of image.

  Hartlake Road, Tonbridge, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• The Ivy House

  Following an impressive re-vamp, the famous Ivy House pub on Tonbridge High Street has re-opened as 'The Ivy House Dining Room & Bar' - now part of the burgeoning Kentish Inns of Distinction group.

  199 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Tunbridge Wells

• The Beacon Bar & Restaurant

  Occupying a Victorian country house built as the rural retreat for a certain Sir Walter Harris, Lord Lieutenant of London, the Beacon Bar & Restaurant looks out over some of the finest scenery in south-east England - and it's only a short drive from genteel Tunbridge Wells.

  Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

• Hotel du Vin & Bistro

  Like many of the sites chosen by the Hotel du Vin group, the Tunbridge Wells outlet occupies a landmark building - in this case an eighteenth-century, Grade II-listed sandstone mansion that once played host to the young Queen Victoria.

  Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

• Thackeray's

  A plaque acknowledges the fact that this listed Georgian house on the Common at Tunbridge Wells was once home to novelist William Makepeace Thackeray.

  85 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Cuisine: Modern French

• The Tunbridge Wells Bar & Grill

  A prime location on Tunbridge Wells' High Street helps to bring the crowds to this cool, relaxed venue. Like other members of the Restaurant, Bar & Grill group, it's as trendily modern as can be and really aims to show off its good looks.

  84 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Cuisine: Eclectic

Restaurants in West Malling

• The Swan

  Follow the signs to West Malling from J4 of the M20 to find The Swan, a radical conversion of a fifteenth-century coaching inn.

  35 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Westerham

• Tulsi

  Tulsi in Westerham is part the same stable as Tamasha in Bromley, this stylishly refurbished, long-serving Indian takes its name from India's 'queen of herbs' (aka.

  20 London Road, Westerham, Kent - Cuisine: Indian

Restaurants in Whitstable

• Crab and Winkle Restaurant

  The Crab & Winkle Restaurant in Whitstable is named after the first steam passenger service in the country that linked Whitstable with Canterbury called the Crab and Winkle Line, and it's situated right above the fish market with royal-box views over the harbour, Whitstable yacht club and lifeboat station.

  South Quay, Whitstable, Kent - Cuisine: Seafood

• Williams & Brown Tapas

  Williams & Brown Tapas Bar in Whitstable was opened by two friends, Christopher Williams and David Brown in March 2004, and they were also joint owners of the very popular Williams & Brown Delicatessen, located on Harbour Street.

  48 Harbour Street, Whitstable, Kent - Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

• JoJo's

  JoJo's in Whitstable prides itself on a cool, low-key approach to things: small really is beautiful here. The place itself - a one-time garden centre - is house-and-home to chef Nikki Billington and her partner Paul Watson.

  209 Tankerton Road, Whitstable, Kent - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Pearson's Arms

  Kent Master Chef Richard Phillips joins the vibrant Whitstable restaurant scene with his latest venture at The Pearson's Arms, still retaining its local pub atmosphere, the dining experience is simply called The Pearson's Arms by Richard Phillips.

  The Horsebridge, Whitstable, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Wingham

• The Dog Inn at Wingham

  Since taking over The Dog Inn at Wingham during 2004, owners Richard and Sherry Martin have done a grand job in raising the pub's profile and have put much of the emphasis on providing modern gastropub food.

  Canterbury Road, Wingham, Kent - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Wye

• Froggies at the Timber Batts

  Keep following the signs to Bodsham along the narrow country lanes of Kent and you will eventually find Froggies at the Timber Batts.

  School Lane, Wye, Kent - Cuisine: French

• Wife of Bath

  The Wife of Bath at Wye near Ashford has been one of Kent's top restaurants for many years. Relatively new owners Andrew and Nicola Fraser work with an accomplished team including Chef Robert Hymers.

  4 Upper Bridge Street, Wye, Kent - Cuisine: British