Canterbury pub gets Michelin Star less than a year after new ownership
The Bridge Arms has undergone a transformation under the new ownership of Daniel and Natasha Smith since 2021
The Bridge Arms (@thebridgearms) pub on the outskirts of Canterbury has been awarded a prestigious Michelin Star, just 10 months after re-opening in mid 2021.
The iconic pub has undergone a transformation under the new ownership of Daniel and Natasha Smith.
The team took to social media to announced the news:
“🚨✨BIG NEWS IN!!!! @thebridgearms has gained a Michelin star ⭐️ after 10 months of being open!!!! We are so incredibly proud of our whole team! What a massive achievement! 👊🙌🥂🍾 @michelinguide “
Daniel was named the Observer’s Young Chef of the Year 2016 and has worked in some of the country’s top restaurants including Jason Atherton’s group – before settling at The Clove Club for 5 years where he was an integral part of the team that earned a Michelin star.
Natasha has worked at the Michelin starred Chapter One in Kent, as well as heading up the pastry kitchen of the Michelin starred One Leicester Street. Most recently Natasha was appointed one of the Head Pastry chefs at Rocket, a prestigious events company in London.
Taken from @thebridgearms - Hot smoked chalk stream trout, crapaudine beetroot & trout dashi,
After taking on the Fordwich Arms, where they also earned a Michelin Star, the pair have fallen in love with Bridge and decided to move there to raise their son Lorcan.
The menu concept created by Daniel and Natasha uses seasonal produce to support local suppliers and to accommodate guests looking for a family friendly pub while highlighting the best British produce.
Originally a coaching inn the Bridge Arms dates back to the 16th century, once a baiting house the grade II listed pub boasts large original fireplaces for the winter months and sparse outside garden with outside bar for the warmer summer months.
For more info: https://www.bridgearms.co.uk/
