insideKENT Magazine Issue 49 - April 2016 | Page 104

TOWNSPOTLIGHT

Deal cont.
Deal Festival © Steve Wakefield

cocktails, it’s all here so look no further. The
Lane is relaxed and chilled, and the food is
excellent. Dishes include meat and fish mezze,
various hot or cold sandwiches, a massive allday breakfast, an astonishing array of burgers,
and a great selection of shakes and floats to
wash it all down with.
The Court Yard Oyster Bar & Restaurant
This is where those who are passionate about
fine food created with a seasonal menu and the
freshest ingredients can really let their taste buds
have a treat. Customers can dine indoors, or
under the stars and open sky, weather permitting,
in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu boasts some
truly mouth-watering delights including fresh
oysters (shucked to order), roasted cod on
Mediterranean vegetables, chargrilled chicken
with garlic and lemon, and the impressive ‘Grand
Sunday Luncheon’.
The Dog House
The Dog House is a gourmet hot dog restaurant,
and it really is something special. Hot dogs
include The British Bulldog (homemade chilli beef
in a sub served with sour cream and topped
with cheddar cheese), the Classic Frankfurter
(prime cuts of pork marinated in herbs and spices
and lightly smoked), and The Porker (slow
smoked premium pulled pork in a brioche sub),
as well as some tasty desserts and shakes.

Deal Beach

annual events
Deal Festival of Music & The Arts // July
The beautiful and historic surroundings of Deal,
Sandwich and Dover within England's south
coast are the backdrop to an annual festival that
celebrates great classical and contemporary
music from some of the world's finest musicmakers, as well as literature, theatre, opera,
cinema, dance and the visual arts. 2016 marks
the festival’s 34th anniversary.
Deal Carnival // July
There has been a carnival in one form or another
in Deal since 1826, and today the Deal Carnival
is going strong. With a large family friendly funfair,
stalls, plenty of food and drink, entertainment,
and the crowing of the Regatta Queen and her
court, this is a great way to enjoy the town.
Kent Miners’ Festival // Aug
Held on the August bank holiday each year, this
free event in Betteshanger Country Park
welcomes thousands of people. Here you can
fine stalls, food, games, music, a dog show, the
Kent Coal Queen, and plenty more to enjoy on
a great day out.
The Smugglers Festival // Sep
This fabulous outdoor festival includes woodland
camping, daytime acoustic sessions, workshops,

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talks, yoga, dance, late night DJs and music, a
woodland sauna, ceilidhs, and plenty of activities
for the children.

top spot
Deal Beach is popular all year round. This long
pebble beach which ends with the magnificent
pier is a lovely place for a relaxing stroll; it’s a
place to find some peace and quiet, and it
certainly doesn’t disappoint on that front. There
is good fishing available here, and it’s possible
to swim in the sea (although it’s going to be
cold!). And thanks to the disabled facilities,
everyone has a chance to enjoy it.

did you know?

When Captain James Cook, the
British explorer who discovered
Australia, returned from that fateful
voyage in 1771, his first steps on
English soil were at Deal.