1. The Gate Inn, Chislet
With muddy boots at the door and a pretty stream outside, The Gate Inn at Boyden Gate near Chislet is a picture-book example of the Kentish country pub. There’s a beautiful beer garden too, full of flowers, the perfect place to spend a lazy summer evening.
2. Plough Inn, Lewson Street
A traditional village pub, the Plough at Lewson Street, between Faversham and Sittingbourne, is well known for its excellent food and drink. In the summer, its large, peaceful garden is perfect for a relaxing after lunch.
3. Dover Castle, Teynham
Following an extensive refurbishment in late 2017, the Dover Castle at Teynham also now boasts an attractive outside space, with a new terrace for alfresco dining and a children’s play area.
4. George & Dragon, Ightham
The George and Dragon Ightham unveiled a new garden terrace for summer 2018. The pub has doubled the size of its outdoor seating area and added lighting, planters, heaters and garden furniture.
5. The Spitfire, West Malling
Following its £1 million refurbishment, the Spitfire, West Malling has a whole new look. Outside, there’s a lush green garden with ample seating, including a covered dining terrace. It also boasts a children’s play area - making it a super space for all the family to enjoy this summer.
6. New Flying Horse, Wye
Situated in Wye at the foot of the North Downs, this picturesque pub with rooms has one of the best gardens in Kent, attractively planted and well kept, it’s ideal for lunches with friends, or a relaxing cream tea in the sunshine.
7. The Plough, Upper Dicker
The Plough is a beautiful 17th Century pub in the East Sussex countryside. Food is served seven days a week - and can be enjoyed outside on the sun terraces and extensive gardens. A large willow tree offers shade on hotter days, and there is a safe play area for children.
8. The Anchor, Faversham
The Anchor’s enclosed beer garden is one of the best in the area and is a perfect place to wind down after a long week at work. The pub is just a few minutes walk from Faversham town centre at the terminus of Abbey Street, one of the finest preserved medieval streets in England, and very close to the historic Faversham creek.
9. Bishops Finger, Canterbury
Just a short walk from the historic cathedral city and its attractions, the Bishops Finger may look small and quaint form the outside, but opens out onto one of the largest beer gardens in Canterbury - a real hidden gem in the city, and the perfect place to be on a summer’s day.
10. Griffins Head, Chillenden
With its original oak beams, inglenook fireplaces and sprawling wild roses in the garden, the Griffin’s Head in Chillenden is the quintessential Kentish country pub. For summer, drinks can be enjoyed outside - where a lush green garden, pretty views and a tranquil pond complete the picture-perfect country pub scene.
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