insideKENT Magazine Issue 56 - November 2016 | Page 62

FOOD+DRINK
Kent’s Best Sunday Roasts cont.

Rocksalt, Folkestone
www.rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
If you like waterfront views, great service and food to die for, then
Rocksalt is the place to be on Sundays. This Folkestone restaurant
is beloved by national critics and locals alike, ser ving wonderful
fresh fish as well as the traditional Sunday menu. Sit back with a
glass of wine, and watch the boats weave in and out of the harbour
through their floor to ceiling windows. If you’re lucky, you could
even bag a room for the night.

The Bull, Wrotham
www.thebullhotel.com

The Vine, Goudhurst
www.vinegoudhurst.com

The Queens Inn, Hawkhurst
www.thequeensinnhawkhurst.co.uk

Trained by Michel and Alain Roux, The Bull’s
executive chef Adam Turley has designed a brand
new menu for this chic yet trendy hotel and
restaurant, so expect a feast for all the senses!
And you won’t be too far from the splendour of
the National Trust’s Knole House, with its ancient
deer park and gorgeous period buildings.

This charming 17th-century building sits in the
very heart of this pretty and historic Wealden
village, featuring a brand new grill restaurant
upstairs as well as the pub and pub restaurant
downstairs. Meat comes from Chart Farm in
Sevenoaks, who hang their beef for the pub
before they butcher it. Now THAT’S local!

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients combined with
stylish yet welcoming surroundings – this
Hawkhurst pub is worth a trip for your Sunday
fix. Pride and passion for great food and an
excellent dining experience are evident here,
making it a great place to kick back and catch
up with the family over a long leisure lunch in the
countryside.

The Tyler's Kiln, Canterbury
www.tylerskiln.co.uk

The Lodge at Princes
www.princesgolfclub.co.uk

Walnut Tree, Aldington
www.walnuttreealdington.co.uk
An historic Shepherd Neame pub situated
opposite the cricket green in the village of
Aldington, this 14th-century building still boasts
many original features, including oak beams and
an inglenook fireplace. It is renowned for its
excellent home-cooked fare, particularly its
Sunday roast and large family-friendly garden.

A sprawling, warm pub a couple of miles outside
of Canterbury, The Tyler Kiln is visually stunning
and the perfect spot to huddle in on a wintery
Sunday afternoon. Tuck into a roast in front of
the fire, and head back in the spring to enjoy
your meal outside in their elegant garden. There
are great meal choices for children too.

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After a satisfying round of golf in the fresh sea
air, head straight for this famous golf course’s
Brassiere for an exquisite Sunday lunch with
beautiful views and fine wines. A great places for
a long weekend too, with excellent
accommodation on site.