David Thompson and business partner Nuala Brenchley-Sayers have taken over what was the Hole in The Wall and launched The Old Wine Vaults Pub and Grill in Faversham’s bustling Preston Street. Both David & Nuala have plenty of experience running both pubs and their kitchens in and around Swale, with David being the highly regarded chef at The Ship in Ospringe for the past three years. “We are both local people and believe in Faversham. We recognised a niche in Faversham for a good quality drinking and eating establishment where you can get a great steak and a warm welcome!” said Nuala. All the food is home cooked and freshly prepared, the speciality being fresh steaks from the chargrill. All the meat is sourced locally using meat from Faversham butchers and the fruit and vegetables are all-fresh and are supplied by either Macknade farm shop, or Luddenham fruit and vegetables. The Wine Vaults offers a family orientated menu, with popular favourites and daily specials to keep everyone happy. There is a bar snacks menu for those wanting a lighter meal, or a tasty something to pick at whilst enjoying a drink. There is an excellent range of Sunday roasts which offer great value for money, OAP lunches are served every Thursday. The prime location of the Wine Vaults and fantastic garden ensures it is a great all day, all weather venue. It is a super place to pop in and meet friends, whilst enjoying a leisurely cafeteria of freshly ground coffee with a Danish pastry, farmhouse fruitcake or even a pain au chocolate. The Wine Vaults is a deceptively large pub with ample seating throughout. The traditional bar is situated in the middle of the premises with an ecliptics mix of tables and chairs and cosy corners to be found, ideal for friends and families to meet and relax. Many older Faversham residents will recall the pub as the old Albion Wine Vaults as it was known up until 1965. There is some conjecture that there was in fact a brewery in the building in the 16th Century, with the first records of it being a tavern in the 17th Century. Records show that in 1770 Valentine Court purchased the premises including an acre of hop gardens for £515. With so much history, a fabulous location and enticing menu, the old Wine Vaults is a superb destination.