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BeBeached enjoys a fantastic position right on the Harbour Arm in Margate, affording commanding views of Old Margate and across the bay. It’s not often that you find a seafront café where it’s all about the food but at BeBeached passionate chef-patron Jean Beswick is running a real foodie outpost. Using top quality, local, seasonal and where possible organic ingredients and with everything made in house, the menus are packed with delicious dishes, weighted evenly between vegetarian and meat eating options. By day you can drop in for Brunch and enjoy food that is a departure from the all day fry-up, try Eggs Benedict or much overlooked Kedgeree, Pancakes and Porridge. Lunch offers a selection of homemade dishes such as Macaroni Cheese, Meatloaf and Beef Hash with a free range egg. In the evening the café completely changes and the candle lit dining room becomes alive with atmosphere, the daily and weekly specials may include homemade tagines, coq au vin, goulash and slow cooked ham hock. Regular live music makes the night memorable and you can end your meal with a romantic beach walk. On Sundays roast with a difference are offered, you could choose Quex farm lamb, roasted with rosemary and garlic, Butter roast free range chicken with garlic and lemon or Crunchy nut roast, (nuts, mushrooms, onions, peppers and seasoning). Open Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-4.30pm and evenings Thursday-Saturday from 7.30pm (last food order 9.30pm).

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Hotel Du Vin Tunbridge Wells is set in one of the town’s architectural landmarks, a Grade II-listed sandstone mansion built in 1762. The hotel has retained its authentic detail, adding a unique touch to the 34 bedrooms with antiques and memorabilia. You can enjoy a game of boules, dine on the terrace with its wonderful views across Calverley Park or sit back in the Burgandy Bar enjoying your favourite tipple. If an occasion is what you are after there are three inspiring event spaces for you to choose from, ranging from Abbey Well which has drawn its decorative influences from the famous mirrored room in the palace of Versailles to the Mouton Rothschild which is flooded with natural daylight and has French doors which open onto its own veranda. The bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.Awards | 1 AA Rosette

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Abode is a growing group of exclusive luxury hotels and restaurants that include city locations such as Manchester, Chester, Exeter and Glasgow. Each encompass the best of the world of fine dining from top Devon chef Michael Caines MBE and affordable luxury from entrepreneur Andrew Brownsword. Located within Canterbury’s city walls, the hotel is just a stone’s throw from the historic cathedral. Completely refurbished before opening in 2006, it boasts stunningly chic bedrooms, a fine dining restaurant and a champagne bar fronting onto the High Street. In the fine dining restaurant, Michael, one of Britain’s greatest chefs, has developed modern British menus that extol the glories of seasonal local produce and contemporary culinary techniques.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4

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Located in St Margaret’s on the Kent coast between Deal and Dover, The Coastguard is the closest pub in England to France and there has been a pub on this spot for over 400 years. Enjoying a beachfront position, expect wooden floors and tables inside the warm and inviting bar and restaurant, plenty of real ales, bottled beers from around the world, a good wine list and a huge choice of whisky. There is an outside terrace for al fresco dining and a large beer garden. Run by chef patron Sam and husband Nigel, they have over ten years innovated and evolved what was a run-down pub into a food-driven favourite. Both passionate about food and drink and with Sam having a regular slot on BBC Radio Kent, they organise regular foodie events in the large beer garden and Sam makes everything from scratch in the kitchen including their own sourdough bread and butter! She utilises her knowledge on food history to recreate cooking techniques from the past such as the Roman way of cooking fish on hot pebbles from the beach. Kentish produce and herbs and veg from her own kitchen garden are used in her seasonal menus that change twice a day -- try their signature fish battered with Hoegaarden, twice-cooked chips and braised peas or the matured local steaks. Famous for the fresh fish dishes and award winning cheeseboards and Sunday roasts, the pub is attracting national attention for its consistent quality. All dietary requirements are catered for including Coeliacs and there is no dip in quality on the childrens menu.

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Winner of The Kent Restaurant Awards-Best Gastro Pub 2009, The George and Dragon is located in the picturesque village of Ightham. Dating back to the 16th C, some say this is where Guy Fawkes hatched his plot, others that the Duke of Northumberland's Knot which is carved into the wooden fireplace was done by the Duke himself whilst imprisoned here. Think oak beams and open log fires, there is a choice of dining areas, with seating for 60 in the restaurant and a further 25 in the bar. The upstairs private function room, complete with its own bar caters for 40 diners or a buffet reception for up to 60 guests. Executive head chef, Simon Brazier, has created the daily changing menus which extol the best locally reared meats including Chart Farm Venison and fresh fish. Food served Mon – Sat 12-3pm 6 - 9pm,Sunday 12.00 - 4.00pm

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A beacon of quality in the Dover countryside, the newly re-furbished Marquis is a must visit for the discerning foodie. Set in the picture perfect village of Alkham, top chef Charles Lakin is producing some extraordinary dishes showcasing the very best local and seasonal produce, the stylish, two AA Rosette restaurant boasts a private dining room, bar and al-fresco terrace. There are five boutique rooms with views across the Alkham Valley, all offering a rare quality of chic comfort. Charles uses a fair amount of foraged and wild foods and they offer foraging trips as well as wine suppers and events (sign up to their ‘Dining Club’ for regular offers & news). Top-end Sunday lunch followed by a walk round the cricket club and village is highly recommended. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4

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A rising star run by Karen Williams and accomplished young chef Alan Irwin, the business is currently the centre of attention from the trade; they won Kent Restaurant of the Year in 2008, have been the subject of focus by the Caterer Magazine, being named the 2010 South East winner by the Good Food Guide, voted into the 100 top UK restaurants – compiled by Eat Out Magazine and been awarded two rosettes by the AA. There is a superb food offering from Alan who is formerly from the four rosette, one Michelin starred and 'AA Restaurant of the Year', Chapter One in Bromley. He has also worked for two Michelin starred John Burton Race and has twice been in the finals of the Roux Scholarship. You can expect exciting modern European dishes made using the best Kentish, seasonal ingredients, try Alan’s signature Slow-roast belly of Kentish Middle White Pork. The menus offer excellent value with the set menu coming in at only £12.95 for two courses. The new wine list has been painstakingly put together with help from top merchant Bibendum and includes 36 wines by the glass.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4

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The Old Brewery Tavern at ABode Canterbury, opened in September 2006, is the second Michael Caines Tavern (along with The Well House, Exeter). A comfortable, more discrete lounge area contrasts this, with its warm modern fireplace, while wooden tables and chairs in the central area retain the feel of traditional British pub. At nighttimes, the atmosphere changes completely, all over again, with atmospheric lighting, live music and DJ nights. Food-wise, expect local fish and meats such as Sussex beef and Romney Marsh lamb cooked over the open-plan char-grill in the Brewery courtyard. Sensational burgers, antipasti platters, salads, pies, hotpots and more.

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The White Horse at Sundridge is a wonderful example of a modern day, family run, food driven country pub. This very family friendly hostelry has a lot to offer as long as you are interested in freshly cooked food, well kept real ale and a good choice of wine, the restaurant specializes in seasonal, local ingredients and head chef Lee creates modern British dishes that offer great value for money. The menu features great comfort food such as Deep Fried Stowaway Black Pudding, Pear Chutney & a Poached Egg and the more unusual- when was the last time you had Soused Herrings with Dill, Sour Cream and Sour Dough Bread. Homemade classics like fish and chips, burgers, and steak & ale pie are all made from scratch and you’ll find hand cut chips here also. Daily specials from lemon sole, lobster, sea bass fillets and crab salad. Kids are very well catered for-no turkey swizzles here! Sunday lunch is a local ritual and often oversubscribed, there is al-fresco dining in the garden and they are dog friendly.