Thanet has two new drinking establishments; The Old Bay Alehouse in Minnis Road Birchington-on-Sea and Banks Ale & Winehouse in Northdown Road Cliftonville.
The first establishment, which opened in mid-March is being run by Phil and Kirsty Griffiths, is situated in a former retail shop close to Minnis Bay.
The place has been furnished with some high tables and a some armchairs; a church pew runs along one of the long walls while a bar counter behind which is situated the cool room runs along the other.
The walls are decorated in light colours giving the place a air feel.
Beers are served direct from the barrel as is cider and wine.
The other new outlet is Banks Ale and Wine House situated in a former bank in Northdown Road, Cliftonville.
The place has been tastefully deck-out with light colours, wooden floors and comfortable chairs and tables.
There is a bar counter with keg fonts and four handpumps though the real ales are served from taps in the wall which are gravity feed from the cool room behind the taps.
Both outlets are worth supporting.
