Posted: 4th May 2018
NEW LOOK FOR THE SPITFIRE AFTER £1 MILLION REFURBISHMENT
The Spitfire in Kings Hill, West Malling, has reopened with a totally new look following a £1 million programme of refurbishment.
During the two-month project, the pub’s ground floor has been divided into three separate areas arranged around a new central bar, including a new restaurant, with stylish new décor introduced throughout.
The first floor has been turned into a private function room with its own bar, which can accommodate up to 100 people, along with the current smaller function/meeting rooms on the first floor and second floors, which can both accommodate up to 20 people.
The kitchen has also been completely refitted and a brand new menu introduced, available every day. Breakfast is served from 10am to noon, and the main menu is available from noon to 9.30pm, offering an extensive selection of dishes to suit all tastes. Chargrill is a speciality, with prime cuts cooked to order and delicious gourmet burgers. Diners can also choose from a wide range of pub classics including Spitfire Ale Sausage and Mash. The family-friendly pub offers a Young Diners menu, and will continue to serve its popular traditional Roast Dinner on Sundays, with advance booking advised.
Outside, a new awning has been installed at the front of the pub covering an al-fresco dining area seating 16 people, while a new covered dining terrace has also been built in the garden, seating up to 40.
The pub was built in 1999 on a former Battle of Britain RAF base, which inspired its name, shared by Shepherd Neame’s signature range of Spitfire Kentish Ale, Spitfire Gold and Spitfire Lager. It has also influenced the pub’s new signage, which features a painted profile of a Spitfire on the exterior of the building, and a hand-painted swing sign featuring the classic aircraft.
Nigel Bunting, director of retail and tenanted operations, said:
“This year marks the 100th anniversary of the RAF, so we seem to have chosen a fitting time to reinvigorate The Spitfire. We are very proud of the pub’s distinctive, modern new look. The Spitfire has always been one of our most popular drinking and dining destinations, and we are confident that following our investment in the site, it will go from strength to strength.”
For more information visit the pub's website.
