insideKENT Magazine Issue 74 - May 2018 | Page 77

FOOD+DRINK THE T N E K Ultimate Pub Though pubs may have changed over the years, there’s still no better place to meet up with friends for a drink and a hearty meal. KENT IS HOME TO SOME WONDERFUL PUBS – FROM THE ULTRA- TRADITIONAL WITH DRIED HOPS ADORNING THE WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH A WIDE SELECTION OF LOCAL BEERS ON TAP, TO THE MORE MODERN GASTROPUB OFFERING SWANKY DÉCOR, GOURMET MEALS AND COCKTAILS. Crawl Each year in our annual Food Issue, we highlight some of the best watering holes in our Ultimate Kent Pub Crawl. We recommend trying each and every one to get a true taste of the Garden of England – and don’t forget to book a taxi! 1. The Pilot Inn , Lydd-on-Sea With over 1,000 TripAdvisor reviews, it’s fair to say The Pilot Inn is a popular place. “We visit regularly, the fish is hard to beat”, “…this pub has to be one of my favourites of all time!”, “The food was brilliant, not long to wait, very varied menu, lovely welcoming staff.” – these are just a few of the glowing reviews of this traditional pub and restaurant. Need we say more? The Pilot Inn, Battery Road, Lydd-on-Sea, Lydd TN29 9NJ 01797 320314 www.thepilotdungeness.co.uk 77