Phoenix Tavern
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Phoenix Tavern
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| Abbey St, Faversham, Kent ME13 7BH Tel: 01795 532757 | |||||||||
| Faversham is a bit of an undiscovered gem in East Kent, close to the more touristified Canterbury and coastal towns like Margate, Herne Bay and Whitstable. This is partly because it doesn't have a cathedral or a beach. It used to be a port but the harbour silted up a few hundred years ago and the only way you can get to the sea now is via a long, winding and very picturesque creek. Some of the town is fairly nondescript (though it does house the Shepherd Neame brewery, the oldest and best in the country) but down by the creek it is quite magical with a marina and one of the best preserved medieval streets in England. Half way along the street is the Phoenix Tavern. I'm not sure how old it is but it has that seriousy medieval look and is a fine mixture of ancient looking beams, wood panelling and bricks with a big medieval looking fireplace. It has a genial landlord, there are nibbles on the bar and it deals in proper, old English style comfort food, just as it should do. Tables are well spaced and the wood is dark. I had a stuffed chicken breast and my companion had duck. There was plenty of both and they were excellent. Service was tip top too. The background music was eclectic and not obtrusive, ranging from Abba to opera. Afterwards we had a walk along the creek, with the sun setting behind the masts. Hard to beat. Harry |
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