insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 55

A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E A T U R E THE LUXURY Hotel du Vin & Bistro HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, IS SET IN ONE OF THE TOWN’S ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS: A GRADE II-LISTED SANDSTONE MANSION BUILT AS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN 1762. THINK QUINTESSENTIAL BRITISH STYLE – ELEGANT AND UNPRETENTIOUS. This luxury hotel houses a plethora of features, including unique meeting and events spaces; a heated cigar shack; an outstanding al fresco dining area and garden terrace with wonderful views out across Calverley Park; and, most importantly, 34 timelessly styled bedrooms, all of which have been sensitively converted to retain many original features and complemented beautifully with antiques and memorabilia. rooms complete with stunning art adorning the walls and a plethora of quirky features? Trademark Bistro At the heart of the hotel is Bistro du Vin, a classic, French styled, elegant and informal setting for lunch, dinner, to meet, celebrate or simply pass the time. As a large chain, it would be all too easy to forget the two-man operation or the centuries-old family-run business for the sake of lucrative profit, but that’s just not how it operates. Open seven days a week, and under the tutelage of head chef, Jimmy Worrall, the bistro creates stunning classic food from the finest local produce that Kent has to offer. Havana is a 1950's Cuban-style room, which is flooded with natural daylight through the French doors that lead out to the garden. It can seat up to 36 guests. Private Dining If you’re looking for something a little more private, whether with colleagues, friends or family then why not book one of the hotel's private dining Ruinart is a large versatile room seating up to 84 guests and has drawn its decorative influences from the famous mirrored room in the Palace of Versailles. Add views over the hotel gardens and you have the perfect place to catch up with friends or family. Mouton Rothschild is the smallest of the rooms, and like Havana also benefits from an abundance of natural daylight, with French doors that can be opened out onto its own veranda. Wine The reason it is here. Without wine, there is no 'du Vin', but the team never wants you to be mystified by the jargon and mumbo-jumbo that often surrounds the appreciation of wine. Throughout the year, Hotel du Vin will be hosting a series of captivating wine dinners from around 55 the world and insightful tastings. For more information simply, visit the events page at www.hotelduvin.com. Alternatively, you can always pop in and ask the sommelier and team for advice on wines, spirits, cocktails, cigars and anything else you may want to know. Upcoming Events include: Pinewood Outdoor Cinema European Wine Dinner Olly Smith Wine Dinner Wedding Fayre Rugby World Cup Dinner Don’t forget to book your own private event for Christmas; after all, it’s never too early to book for the festive season! Contact the events team today on 01892 526455 or [email protected]. Please ensure you quote 'INSIDEKENTAUG' when booking with the hotel. www.hotelduvin.com @hdv_tunbridge