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Landmark pub back open after shock Xmas closure

Landmark pub back open after shock Xmas closure

An Australian lorry driver turned publican has unveiled his plans to make a success of a troubled landmark pub.

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

Secret Drinker checks out a pub revamp where no expense has been spared

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Picture gallery: Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Picture gallery: Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Take a look at the winners who scooped top prizes at the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

Secret Drinker chills in a boutique hotel bar with three mysterious Moretti drinkers and one extra loud punter

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McDonald’s reveals extra details ahead of new branch opening

McDonald’s reveals extra details ahead of new branch opening

The fast food chain has confirmed a number of details ahead of the opening of its new branch at a Kent shopping centre.

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Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

The 12 winners of the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards have been named at a ceremony full of foodie favourites.

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‘We want to turn dingy pub into Kent's best sports bar'

‘We want to turn dingy pub into Kent's best sports bar'

A new team in charge of a pub once branded “dark and dingy” hope to turn it into Kent’s best sports bar.

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This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

Feeling hungry? We’ve got some of Kent’s most mouth-watering food festivals that are sure to whet your appetite this year.

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Last chance to get tickets for historic FA cup tie

Last chance to get tickets for historic FA cup tie

A football club which is set to play the biggest match in its history in just 48 hours has announced a number of tickets are suddenly up-for-grabs.

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Inside village pub after £500,000 refurb

Inside village pub after £500,000 refurb

A village pub has reopened after four weeks following a £500,000 refurbishment.

Tesco phone shop to shut due to low demand

Tesco phone shop to shut due to low demand

A phone shop inside a Tesco store is set to close, meaning customers will need to travel more than 10 miles to the nearest branch.

‘Dating back to the Tudors, this old inn has enough beams to build an armada’

‘Dating back to the Tudors, this old inn has enough beams to build an armada’

If only all pub refurbs were like this! Secret Drinker revels in 500 years of drinking history.

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New fried chicken shop to replace former takeaway

New fried chicken shop to replace former takeaway

A Chinese which shut after more than 25 years looks set to be replaced by another takeaway.

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Costa Coffee to open inside Sainsbury’s store

Costa Coffee to open inside Sainsbury’s store

A major coffee chain has unveiled plans to open new stores inside Sainsbury’s supermarkets, including a branch in Kent.

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Street food brand opens second site at seafront hotspot

Street food brand opens second site at seafront hotspot

The team behind a street food vendor which opened six months ago at a tourist hotspot are opening their second site.

New brands confirmed for huge shopping centre

New brands confirmed for huge shopping centre

Two new brands are pitching up at a huge shopping centre which has just broke its record for the best year.

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High street takeaway set to reopen

High street takeaway set to reopen

A town centre Chinese takeaway which shut its doors earlier this month is set to welcome back customers after a refit.

Opening date for town’s first Domino’s in former bank

Opening date for town’s first Domino’s in former bank

The opening date for a town’s first Domino’s has been announced – amid concerns over its impact on the high street.

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‘Impressive, full of history and tasteful throughout! But it was just boring...’

‘Impressive, full of history and tasteful throughout! But it was just boring...’

It all falls a bit flat for Secret Drinker as he heads to a pub in the city with stacks of rave reviews

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City centre restaurant closes after a decade

City centre restaurant closes after a decade

A bistro known for its fish and chips and gluten-free offerings has unexpectedly closed.

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