It’s not often I give up a cry for help in the old food history stakes – in fact never - but in this instance no amount of googling or old fashioned page turning seems to be coming up with the answer. Now I realise that there probably isn’t anyone left in the world I haven’t bored rigid about our bread Read full article »
Archives for January, 2010
Making a crust
Many years ago, before Tesco’s took over the world, the village of St Margaret’s at Cliffe had its own bakery. Sadly, it’s long since gone and a combination of listening to the village and his wife moaning that the supermarkets are empty due to panic buying and bemoaning the demise of the local bakery, set me thinking. It Read full article »
category: Bread
Ether across the ether…
Every now and then we have tastings here at The Coastguard, however, it occurred to me in these days of political correctness we weren’t being particularly inclusive to our virtual regulars. Whilst the ‘in body’ type locals are happily sipping away, those stuck at the end of a computer a million miles away from being stuck to the end of Read full article »
category: Uncategorized
Johnny came later…
In my never ending search for the perfect menu, I’ve reached a bit of an epiphany, which is fairly apt considering the time of year. Guess it is partly the New Year cold light of morning feeling plus that peculiar stage of having just got over having a baby and reality kicking back that I’ve gone a bit nostalgic. Glancing over Read full article »
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Menus
Chef Sam Wydymus takes the finest local ingredients and crafts her menu according to the tides, the weather and the seasons. The menu changes twice daily depending upon the availability of local produce but our sample menu should give you an idea of some of the things that may appear on your visit.
Our Drink
The best artisanal cask ale, beer from across the world, wine to complement your food, and Scotland's finest whisky. The Coastguard's bar has a deservedly high reputation. Check out our regularly changing range of cask ale or browse through our extensive wine list. There's something there to wet every whistle.
Find us
Through the village, down the hill, follow the sound of the sea and you'll find yourself right outside The Coastguard. With the high speed train we're only a short hop from London, or follow James Bond's drive through Kent to his striking destination on the White Cliffs.