FOOD+DRINK
The Barge RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT
The Barge Riverside Restaurant in Maidstone offers imaginative and expertly cooked modern European food in an elegant but relaxed environment, permanently moored on the River Medway while enjoying the calming scenes of the riverside with views of Maidstone Bridge and Maidstone’s Archbishops Palace. Ingredients are sourced from local suppliers who share a passion for freshness and quality. A range of regularly changing, reasonably priced menus and a carefully selected wine list, makes the Barge the perfect neighbourhood restaurant and a unique restaurant to eat in Kent.
Starting soon in the New Year, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night you can enjoy understated live entertainment by quality musicians (not cabaret) while dining in the main 60-cover dining room with music from the bygone era of swing, soul, motown and jazz with set 3course menus starting from £35 (insideKENT readers get a discount of 25% when quoting BARGE/254); or sit in the new restaurant bar and enjoy an aperitif or cocktail overlooking Maidstone Bridge. Or, if you fancy dancing, the bar carries on with music to dance to until 2am. The great feeling you get when you go for a meal at the Barge isn’t just coming from your taste buds. From the moment you walk in to the minute you step out, everyone at the Barge works very hard to maintain a high quality of service for their customers. To add to that great Barge feeling, they allow their staff to bring in their own personalities; this brings in our warm and friendly atmosphere for which they are so well known! The staff are trained to give you a great time and make sure that you are happy.
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They have always tried to ensure their staff know about the best quality ingredients and wine which are used in the menus, as well as being trained in bar service and cocktails. They are so friendly that you can ask them anything – including recommending you a wine with your meal! Additionally, they provide the opportunity for local artists to exhibit their artwork around the restaurant. They have works by local artists including Graham Clark and more. In the summer months during the weekends the Barge hosts a riverside Arts and Makers Fair along the riverbank where hundreds of Kentish artists show and sell their art and wares to the public. Weddings at the Barge The Barge Riverside Restaurant is a charming and stunning venue for your wedding reception in an idyllic location for a romantic wedding in Kent. And you will be surprised at how affordable a wedding at the Barge can be! Catering for all kinds of weddings big and small, and dealing with many different requests, the Barge’s staff is friendly and approachable; so
don’t be afraid to ask if you have any ideas or special requests. They go the whole distance including table plans, setting up tables and room including cloths, linens, cake table and present table, welcome drinks, toast drinks and entertainment afterwards with an alcohol license till 2am. They know how important it can be to get your wedding day right, and they really know how to throw a great riverside wedding, so join the Barge for your festivities and have the day of your dreams! When booking, quote reference BARGE/254 and receive a 25% discount on your entertainment night meal making it £25 per person. T&C apply. The Barge Mill Street Undercliffe Maidstone ME15 6YE 0808 166 1024 www.the-barge.co.uk