What is one to do when one arrives in Whitstable during the first day of the Oyster Festival with…read moreno dinner reservations? Beg? Well we did, and we were lucky enough to get a spot at the bar at the yummy Williams & Brown Tapas Bar. Its cozy and busy with genuinely friendly staff (everyone in Kent seems to be nice!) and a great menu that is heavy on the seafood and updates weekly. The star of the evening was the Galician Fish Broth, which is a stew of mussels, squid, white fish and prawns in a scrummy broth that will force you to order extra bread so you don't lose a drop. We also had the seabass (fantastic) and the salchichon and chorizo plate (simple but good) and the lamb chops (only disappointment, a bit tough) as well as the patatas bravas. We also loved the wine, Vega del Rayo Rioja (2006). Highly recommend, but think about making a reservation if you're visiting Whitstable on a Saturday in high season!

Varied and tasty menu. Fast friendly service. Next time I am in Whitstable this will be a dining…read moredestination! Thank you for squeezing us in to your busy evening!

Awesome place, great atmosphere, service and amazing food! Classic old English feel and had a kids…read moremenu!

Cute country pub with a gorgeous outdoor terrace. The food was great too. We couldn't decide so we…read morehad half each of the fish & chips & lamb burger. Chunky chips were delicious and I couldn't pick a fav between the burger & fish. The kids had chicken nuggets & chips..no McDonald type nugget here..they were like small chicken escalopes. And some lamb kofti just because. All really good and if that isn't a good enough reason to visit then the excellent, helpful & happy staff should!

This is going to be another good review. I must be going soft…read more Harris' Tapas bar can be found in the Old Town district of Hastings. In general, the Old Town area of Hastings is far more pleasant than Regular Town, sporting better pubs, better restaurants and (sometimes) better people! Harris' fits nicely into this scheme. Our trip to Harris' followed an afternoon of drinking which, I hear you say, should really end with a curry, not Tapas, however as we were feeling a little bit experimental, and I had never been, we decided to go for it. They have a pretty standard tapas menu with most dishes costing between £3.50 and £6. We opted for the 'Feast for two' for £25 which works out as quite a money saver. You get more than enough for two people and includes meat, fish and vegetable dishes. The service was good, in fact, we were there about twenty minutes before it opened, but they still let us in, thankfully, as it packed out very quickly. I would comment on the drinks selection, however due to excessive intoxication, i cannot remember any of it. Saying, 'Wine' repeatedly rings a bell, then hearing the word, 'White?', then nodding, is how that part of the meal went down. All in all, a very good experience.

The food here is really, really good. The service can be a little unpredictable though. Several…read moretimes when I've been in we've waited an hour for food. The location is perfect, just in the old town near to some of the town's best bars. I'd definitely advise that you book ahead as this place gets really busy at the weekend. Go for the set menu of tapas for two to share to get the variety. The seafood dishes are fab.

Fabulous, welcoming little cafe/restaurant. The tap water is especially tasty...everyone thought…read moreso. The coffee was almost as good as Starbucks.

Always great food and friendly service. We particularly like the calamari, very light batter that…read moremelts in your mouth. The green salad is also my favorite salad in all the world! It gets busy so booking is recommended!

What a gem this place is. It's located in a beautiful building that was once an old church. High…read moreceilings, beautiful decor, warm and inviting with two outdoor areas for dining al fresco. Family owned and operated, the service is excellent and you're made to feel one of the family. The food, the portions, all generous for being a tapas restaurant. So skillfully prepared and delicious. Our group ordered squid (fresh and tender), the cheese plate, auburgine (fried with a sweet sauce drizzled on top) , fried potatoes, meatballs, exquisite anchovies, salad and an omelette. Everything was superb. Highly recommend the churros for dessert (to die for!) My sister lives in Maidstone and I am just visiting but l would definitely return on a future trip. This place is not to be missed.

We've never been to Maidstone before, hence no reason to have a preference…read more We went for a Groupon voucher to pick at least a brand new restaurant or so, and I've to admit the choice was perfect. When we first arrived, I was a bit shocked to find an Asian buffet restaurant to co-share the building. But the two were completely separate from a floor and the balcony in the middle was covered to avoid any smell coming upstairs. The place is very simple in its decoration, but of course I'm not here to judge the designer rather than the food which was marvellous. The owner, Clara, is a real Spanish coming from Andalusia, and she manages the restaurant with her family only. We had several tapas, followed by a generous portion of paella, all watered by a jug of sangria. I can only recommend Clara and her place La Taberna.

It's been a while but this was a must visit during my trips to Canterbury. The food and atmosphere…read moreare excellent.

My wife and I got into town later in the evening after a long day of traveling, and were looking…read morefor a good meal to relax us. After reading the limited reviews (all good though), we thought we should give it a chance. This was an incredibly amazing meal!! We split the sampler platter and the lamb shank. The sampler platter was one delight after another, and hands down the best hummus we have ever had. The lamb shank was second to none, and it took all we had not to order another one. A must visit.

What a great little gem of a pub. i had never been there…read morebefore but i had a genuine friendly welcome from the rather attractive landlady called Vanessa [i blushed] It has a great cosy feel to the pub and the food and drink [they do a tapas menu] were great. Despite geting ready for a music evening the staff still found time to be friendly and the live band [a crazy jazz combo but good fun] turned a quiet night out into quite something. i am new to deal but have found my local!

Great boozer run by two people who l ow how to cater for their locals.read more