If you've driven through Wye you've probably seen The Wife of Bath on the Main Road through the village. The building is a large bay fronted property with a hanging sign above the front door and ample parking in a beautiful garden to the rear. The restaurant also has accommodation and the proximity of the Channel Tunnel terminal mean it's a great spot for an overnight stay before venturing to the continent.

The atmosphere in the Wife of Bath is charming, it's a good restaurant but definitely unstuffy and relaxed. The building's interior is in character with the Victorian exterior, fresh linen table cloths and recently cut flowers adorn the tables, the service is attentive and helpful. The menu isn't extensive but the dishes are excellent. The style of the food is modern French with a smattering of local ingredients (fresh fish and Kent Duckling to name but two). Booking is a good idea at busy times, but if you're in the area it's well worth a quick detour.

Example of menu:

• Sauteed Scallops with Indian spiced green beans and ginger oil
• Herb-crusted creamy fish pie with smoked haddock, prawns and salmon
• Ham hock and foie gras terrine, celeriac remoulade and warm toasted brioche
• Moroccan spiced lamb spring roll, warm potato and Sobrassada sausage salad with minted yoghurt dressing
• Parmesan and basil crusted red fish on nettle risotto
• Homemade tagliatelle with roast red pepper pesto, wilted spinach and pecorino
• Pork tenderloin with black pudding, prune chutney and sage sauce
• Cannelloni of spinach, ricotta and toasted pine nuts with black olive puree
• Honey roasted duck breast with cinnamon spiced cous cous, pak choi and roast red pepper sauce
•  Pan-fried fillet of salmon on mushy peas, sea salt sautéed potatoes, herb crème fraiche
• Chocolate, orange and pine nut tart with praline rippled ice cream
• Sticky toffee pudding with banana ice cream
• Mulled wine poached pear, cinnamon brioche and a dollop of vanilla crème fraiche

Easy to spot on the main Ashford Canterbury Road (A28).

The Wife of Bath can be found at:

4 Upper Bridge Street
Wye
Ashford
TN25 5AW

Telephone number: 01233 812 232

For more information visit: www.thewifeofbath.com

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