insideKENT Magazine Issue 74 - May 2018 | Page 84

FOOD+DRINK THE Ultimate KENT Pub Crawl cont. 14. The Ferry House Inn , Isle of Sheppey Two-time winner of the Taste of Kent Awards Dining Pub of the Year, you know you won’t be disappointed when you visit The Ferry House Inn. They farm their own beef, shoot their own game and grow their own herbs and veg in their extensive kitchen gardens – can’t get much fresher than that! Add on top a fine selection of drinks, and even overnight accommodation, and you won’t want to leave. The Ferry House Inn, Harty Ferry Rd, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness ME12 4BQ 01795 510214 www.theferryhouseinn.co.uk 15. The Waterman’s Arms , Wouldham The Waterman’s Arms is all about community spirit, and great food and drink. Take a walk along the Pilgrim’s Way, and stop in for a hearty meal and a drink – you’ll get a warm welcome in winter with two log burners, and can enjoy the sunshine during the summer months in the beer garden, complete with a large play area for the kids. The Waterman’s Arms, 151 High Street, Wouldham ME1 3TY 01634 681830 www.watermansarmswouldham.co.uk 16. The Leather Bottle , Cobham If you want history and tradition, a visit to The Leather Bottle is a must. The building is just how you’d imagine a traditional pub to look: dark wooden beams, leafy vines crawling up the exterior, and a warm, welcoming restaurant. It’s known to many as Charles Dickens’ favourite ale house in Cobham – he not only frequented the pub, he often stayed in rooms 2 and 6, and also featured it in The Pickwick Papers. The Leather Bottle, 54-56 The Street, Cobham DA12 3BZ 01474 814327 www.theleatherbottle.pub 84