Fire-damaged 18th-century barn in Farningham to reopen as wine bar and tearoom
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Fire-damaged 18th-century barn in Farningham to reopen as wine bar and tearoom

27 Aug 2026 · Originally published 27 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: Former fire-hit furniture shop to become wine bar and tearoom
After being left as a shell following a 2019 fire, a historic barn in Farningham is being restored into a new community venue featuring a tearoom, wine bar, and shop. Owners Debbi Lewis and Mark Hopkins have retained original features like the building's beams, repurposing the space to serve the village once again.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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