Guidebook for Barham
Food Scene
The Pig Hotel, Bridge (5 mins by car) and (1 hr walk) is a fantastic local hotel but mainly known for it’s exquisite restaurant serving home-grown produce and local specialities. Relaxed restaurant with a real buzz about it. They also have a pizzeria serving delicious pizzas and salads - outdoor and set within their beautiful vegetable gardens. A real treat to wander around! Highly recommended.
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The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadThe Pig Hotel, Bridge (5 mins by car) and (1 hr walk) is a fantastic local hotel but mainly known for it’s exquisite restaurant serving home-grown produce and local specialities. Relaxed restaurant with a real buzz about it. They also have a pizzeria serving delicious pizzas and salads - outdoor and set within their beautiful vegetable gardens. A real treat to wander around! Highly recommended.
Cider and wine! Kentish Pip cider was launched in 2014 is now a leading craft cider business that has collected numerous awards. Woolton wine is produced exclusively from their own small vineyard and we sell still white wines and sparkling wines at our shop. Famous locally and further afield for their cider and from Spring to Autumn they are open to the public in their fabulous barn and outdoor eating areas. Another uniquely different place to stop after walking/cycling. Their range of ciders are just what you need after a long walk or cycle. Again, the Kentish Pip can be visited on foot or by car and we have walking routes at the hut for you to use. It’s an hour and a 1/2 walk (one way) or a 30 minute bike ride (10 mins in the car).
Kentish Pip Cider
Cider and wine! Kentish Pip cider was launched in 2014 is now a leading craft cider business that has collected numerous awards. Woolton wine is produced exclusively from their own small vineyard and we sell still white wines and sparkling wines at our shop. Famous locally and further afield for their cider and from Spring to Autumn they are open to the public in their fabulous barn and outdoor eating areas. Another uniquely different place to stop after walking/cycling. Their range of ciders are just what you need after a long walk or cycle. Again, the Kentish Pip can be visited on foot or by car and we have walking routes at the hut for you to use. It’s an hour and a 1/2 walk (one way) or a 30 minute bike ride (10 mins in the car).
Fabulous evening out but recommend a taxi both ways (20 mins) and will cost you around £15 each way. Talk to us nicely and if were free we’ll drop you there. Book a table with a view...perfect of you’re a fish lover but alternatives available too.
“Rocksalt is the littoral culinary kingdom of Mark Sargeant of Claridge's fame. A microcosm of London sophistication in gritty Folkestone, it's a genuine dining destination. The recent addition of four bedrooms above "Sargey's" adjacent Smokehouse enables visitors to abandon themselves to gluttony”. (Telegraph)
https://www.rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketFabulous evening out but recommend a taxi both ways (20 mins) and will cost you around £15 each way. Talk to us nicely and if were free we’ll drop you there. Book a table with a view...perfect of you’re a fish lover but alternatives available too.
“Rocksalt is the littoral culinary kingdom of Mark Sargeant of Claridge's fame. A microcosm of London sophistication in gritty Folkestone, it's a genuine dining destination. The recent addition of four bedrooms above "Sargey's" adjacent Smokehouse enables visitors to abandon themselves to gluttony”. (Telegraph)
https://www.rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
Favourite with locals is this wonderful Mexican restaurant by the Westgate Towers in Canterbury. 2 sittings on weekend nights as it gets very busy so please ring ahead and book a table. Then retire to The Pound bar right opposite! After that you’ll need a taxi home!
https://cafedez.com
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Cafe Des Amis
95 St. Dunstans StFavourite with locals is this wonderful Mexican restaurant by the Westgate Towers in Canterbury. 2 sittings on weekend nights as it gets very busy so please ring ahead and book a table. Then retire to The Pound bar right opposite! After that you’ll need a taxi home!
https://cafedez.com
Pub
The Black Robin is a local, family run pub and eatery. Landlord is Tom who is very welcoming and living on the premises with his young family. This is a great pit-stop when venturing out on one of the many local walks and can be reached on foot in 20 minutes. they do a fantastic ‘Black Robin Burger’ and also offer take-always and delivery’s (with notice). Lovely beer garden too.
TAKEAWAY MENU
Enjoy a glass of wine or a pint of real ale and meal cooked by us in the comfort of your own home.
Available Thursday Friday and Saturday Evening
Order between 10am and 12:30pm
Collection between 5:30pm and 8pm
Deliveries to Kingston & Barham between 6pm and 8pm
Call us on 01227 830230 to order
Opening hours...
Wednesday - Saturday 12:00 - 10:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
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The Black Robin
Covet LaneThe Black Robin is a local, family run pub and eatery. Landlord is Tom who is very welcoming and living on the premises with his young family. This is a great pit-stop when venturing out on one of the many local walks and can be reached on foot in 20 minutes. they do a fantastic ‘Black Robin Burger’ and also offer take-always and delivery’s (with notice). Lovely beer garden too.
TAKEAWAY MENU
Enjoy a glass of wine or a pint of real ale and meal cooked by us in the comfort of your own home.
Available Thursday Friday and Saturday Evening
Order between 10am and 12:30pm
Collection between 5:30pm and 8pm
Deliveries to Kingston & Barham between 6pm and 8pm
Call us on 01227 830230 to order
Opening hours...
Wednesday - Saturday 12:00 - 10:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
Shopping
Our local shop! And what a local..... You can find most everyday essentials in store from Heinz baked beans to Kellogg’s cereals through to toilet rolls. It only stocks quality brands rather than own label. If you are looking for something a little different they also stock a selection of speciality fine foods.
Not just about big brands, they love local! You can find locally baked bread, eggs, honey and juices from around the corner, yogurts and cream from the Elham Valley and cards and gifts from Barham crafters and businesses. The shelves are stacked with products from Kent food producers.
Barham Village Store
Valley RoadOur local shop! And what a local..... You can find most everyday essentials in store from Heinz baked beans to Kellogg’s cereals through to toilet rolls. It only stocks quality brands rather than own label. If you are looking for something a little different they also stock a selection of speciality fine foods.
Not just about big brands, they love local! You can find locally baked bread, eggs, honey and juices from around the corner, yogurts and cream from the Elham Valley and cards and gifts from Barham crafters and businesses. The shelves are stacked with products from Kent food producers.
A plethora of independent shops, cafe’s etc Canterbury’s King’s Mile, a collection of streets nestling beneath the spires of Canterbury’s ancient Cathedral and alongside the King’s School, is a haven for anyone seeking the taste and feel of real Canterbury. The ‘independent quarter’ includes historic Sun Street, Palace Street, Guildhall Street, Orange Street, named after William of Orange, The Borough, and Northgate, formerly a gate to the walled city.
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The King's Mile
A plethora of independent shops, cafe’s etc Canterbury’s King’s Mile, a collection of streets nestling beneath the spires of Canterbury’s ancient Cathedral and alongside the King’s School, is a haven for anyone seeking the taste and feel of real Canterbury. The ‘independent quarter’ includes historic Sun Street, Palace Street, Guildhall Street, Orange Street, named after William of Orange, The Borough, and Northgate, formerly a gate to the walled city.
Vineyard
Wonderful little vineyard, garden centre and cafe run by ‘The Fifth Trust’ All food is homemade using locally sourced produce and their own homegrown vegetables.
A Vineyard Breakfast until 11.30 a.m.
Lunch is served from 11.30am until 4p.m.
Afternoon Tea and Sandwiches until 4 p.m.
You can purchase their own Wines in the Cafe. Currently they stock a Sparkling White, a sparkling Rose and a still Rose. Their 2014 Sparkling Wine would be pefect for a Wedding, so if you are planning yours this summer and would like to serve your guests a very special bottle at a reasonable price please contact Elizabeth Hunt on 01227 831266 or email Elizabeth.Hunt@fifthtrust.co.uk
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The Vineyard in the Valley Café
Elham Valley RdWonderful little vineyard, garden centre and cafe run by ‘The Fifth Trust’ All food is homemade using locally sourced produce and their own homegrown vegetables.
A Vineyard Breakfast until 11.30 a.m.
Lunch is served from 11.30am until 4p.m.
Afternoon Tea and Sandwiches until 4 p.m.
You can purchase their own Wines in the Cafe. Currently they stock a Sparkling White, a sparkling Rose and a still Rose. Their 2014 Sparkling Wine would be pefect for a Wedding, so if you are planning yours this summer and would like to serve your guests a very special bottle at a reasonable price please contact Elizabeth Hunt on 01227 831266 or email Elizabeth.Hunt@fifthtrust.co.uk
Simpsons Wine Estate is literally across the road!
Charles and Ruth Simpson migrated back to the UK in 2014 after establishing Domaine Sainte Rose in the Languedoc region 16 years ago. They brought our expertise and savoir-faire back to the UK establishing Simpsons Wine Estate in Barham, Kent, with an aspiration to create the finest quality Method Traditional English sparkling wine. Roots were laid down amidst the pristine beauty of the Elham Valley - an unspoilt seam in the North Downs of Kent where the contours of the land, the climate and the soil could scarcely be improved upon for viticulture.
The Simpsons' vineyards occupy glorious positions on the sunny, sheltered slopes of the North Downs of Kent, protected from the whimsy of the English climate by ancient woodland and anchored in the iconic chalky soils so highly revered in the world of both still and sparkling wine.
You can book an Experience here (please see their website as to when these will take place) where you can visit the vines, have an informative talk and finally a tasting in their wonderful ‘Glass House’ tasting room.
https://simpsonswine.com
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Simpsons Wine Estate
Church LaneSimpsons Wine Estate is literally across the road!
Charles and Ruth Simpson migrated back to the UK in 2014 after establishing Domaine Sainte Rose in the Languedoc region 16 years ago. They brought our expertise and savoir-faire back to the UK establishing Simpsons Wine Estate in Barham, Kent, with an aspiration to create the finest quality Method Traditional English sparkling wine. Roots were laid down amidst the pristine beauty of the Elham Valley - an unspoilt seam in the North Downs of Kent where the contours of the land, the climate and the soil could scarcely be improved upon for viticulture.
The Simpsons' vineyards occupy glorious positions on the sunny, sheltered slopes of the North Downs of Kent, protected from the whimsy of the English climate by ancient woodland and anchored in the iconic chalky soils so highly revered in the world of both still and sparkling wine.
You can book an Experience here (please see their website as to when these will take place) where you can visit the vines, have an informative talk and finally a tasting in their wonderful ‘Glass House’ tasting room.
https://simpsonswine.com
Day trip
Fabulous seaside town - 20 minutes by car. Fresh, cool, great local shops, abundance of eateries, famous for oysters. Just a great seaside town and very atmospheric.
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Whitstable Harbour
Fabulous seaside town - 20 minutes by car. Fresh, cool, great local shops, abundance of eateries, famous for oysters. Just a great seaside town and very atmospheric.
Must do visit. Set right in the centre of the city of Canterbury,
Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently Justin Welby, leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsMust do visit. Set right in the centre of the city of Canterbury,
Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently Justin Welby, leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
So much to see and do here! You need at least 1/2 a day if not longer if you are interested in our history.
Roam through 900 years of history at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the twentieth century, in an action-packed day out. Stand atop the iconic White Cliffs, take in the glorious sight of Henry II’s mighty medieval Great Tower and discover the castle’s vital role in WWII. Explore acres of wide open castle grounds, walk the battlements and mighty defences and stretch your legs and imaginations at England’s greatest fortress.
* check opening times during pandemic *
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/
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Castello di Dover
Castle Hill RoadSo much to see and do here! You need at least 1/2 a day if not longer if you are interested in our history.
Roam through 900 years of history at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the twentieth century, in an action-packed day out. Stand atop the iconic White Cliffs, take in the glorious sight of Henry II’s mighty medieval Great Tower and discover the castle’s vital role in WWII. Explore acres of wide open castle grounds, walk the battlements and mighty defences and stretch your legs and imaginations at England’s greatest fortress.
* check opening times during pandemic *
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/
Night life
Full of atmosphere, The Pound is Kent's number one rated cocktail bar on TripAdvisor and has been voted by the public as Kent's Best Bar in the Muddy Stilettos Awards. Serving a spectacular range of handmade cocktails using premium ingredients and our wine, beer, cider, ale and spirits menu celebrating the best local products from Kent The Garden of England.
Tables in the bar area or terrace can’t be reserved for drinks so please just turn up. Very much a young persons scene and can get very busy. there is also an escape room here that is bookable.
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The Pound at One Pound Lane
1 Pound LnFull of atmosphere, The Pound is Kent's number one rated cocktail bar on TripAdvisor and has been voted by the public as Kent's Best Bar in the Muddy Stilettos Awards. Serving a spectacular range of handmade cocktails using premium ingredients and our wine, beer, cider, ale and spirits menu celebrating the best local products from Kent The Garden of England.
Tables in the bar area or terrace can’t be reserved for drinks so please just turn up. Very much a young persons scene and can get very busy. there is also an escape room here that is bookable.