Sustainable Restaurants in Kent

Before we get stuck in, we just want to warn you, don't blame us if your stomachs start to rumble and you become tempted by the look of the delicious food. We know you said you were going to start cooking more (wasn't that a New Year resolution?), but really, can you resist a meal out at a Kentish restaurant? Especially as the gems we're sharing with you below are all doing their bit to help the planet by making a conscious effort to become a more sustainable restaurant.

You might have heard about our Impact Heroes? Hmm sounding familiar? You can jog your memory and read more about them here, but anyway, you might see a couple mentioned below. So, let's find out which restaurants have made the cut, and discover their sustainable initiatives...

Corkk

In the city for a show at the Marlowe Theatre? Perhaps you're planning your next date night? Corkk makes the perfect stop for a glass (or two!) of wine enjoyed with a selection of delicious nibbles. From bar snacks to food platters (the Cheese Board looks tempting), all locally sourced, reducing carbon emissions from transportation and supporting local Kent businesses!

Balfour Winery - Winemakers' Kitchen

There's no surprise The Winemakers' Kitchen at Balfour Winery is included in this list. Not only does their menu captivate you with delicious dishes, but their use of ingredients sourced from local suppliers means they are well worthy of being celebrated. Pairing your meal with the perfect wine to complement it is something Balfour Winery are experts in. Their chef and winemaker assess what's available for the coming months to find the perfect pairing of ingredients and wine.

The Small Holding

Remember those Impact Heroes we mentioned? Enter, Small Holding. Located in Cranbook, The Small Holding offers a wonderful dining experience, with home grown food by their farmers and gardeners to create their ever-changing seasonal menu. With sustainability placed as a core value of the restaurant, The Small Holding are constantly working on reducing their environmental impact, striving for long term sustainability on their biodiverse farm. So, now you can see why they have joined the Impact Hero family huh?

The Foundry BrewPub

Go on then, we'll mention another Impact Hero because we just couldn't miss out Canterbury Brewers and Distillers. We're sure you've heard of The Foundry BrewPub in Canterbury, located in the brewery, right? Maybe you've enjoyed a yummy lunch, Sunday roast, or simply been there for a drink, chin wag and a catch up with a friend. But one thing for sure, if you haven't been, then now is your sign. The Foundry have taken some impressive steps to support their sustainability goals, taking action by capturing the heat from the distillation process to heat the restaurant and provide hot water for brewing the following day. But their sustainability initiatives don't stop there, as they've embarked on an exciting venture - sustainable luxury mushroom growing at The Foundry Brew Pub.

Angela's / Dory's of Margate

Sea-foodies, you've come to the right place. Both Angela's and its sister bar, Dory's, are located in the popular seaside town of Margate. Angela's - a small seafood restaurant with rooms, Dory's - a seafood bar. So, we've established the cuisine of both, so what else do they have in common? They both have a key focus to minimise impact on the environment. From working directly with growers, fishermen and suppliers, to starting their own co-operative farm producing vegetables and fruit for both their restaurants as well as others in the area. The list goes on...