Kent countryside pub undergoes £1 million transformation

3 May 2026 · Originally published 3 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: ‘We know we are going to have the top gastro pub in the UK’

The Lion in Luddesdown is receiving a major investment to create a top-tier gastro pub and boost local tourism. While the main building is being renovated, a successful pop-up has kept the local community together and ensured the hardworking staff remain in their jobs.

Source: Kent Online Kent

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