From the Deal, Walmer, and Sandwich Mercury, 10 March, 1900.

STEALING A BOTTLE OF ALE

William Booth, of Moat Sole, was charged with stealing a bottle of Bass' ale, worth 4d., at the "New Inn" on the 5th inst.

Edward J. Fry, the prosecutor, said that the defendant was at the "New Inn" on Monday afternoon with another man. The latter left by the back-way, and he then missed a bottle of Bass' ale. he at first suspected the other man, but afterwards accused the defendant and on feeling his pockets discovered the missing bottle in his jacket pocket. The cork had been broken when he found it, but had not been drawn. Witness sent for a constable, and in the meantime defendant removed the bottle from his pocket and placed it down near the counter.

P.C. Phillips said he was on duty in the Cattle Market and received information of the theft. he had previously seen a man come from the direction of the "New Inn" and run across to Mr. Pittock's stable in Moat Sole, and on going there he found defendant lying on some straw, and told him he should apprehend him on suspicion of stealing the bottle of ale. He at first denied the charge but afterwards acknowledged stealing the ale. Witness first brought him to the house and then removed him in custody.

Remanded to the Petty Sessions.

Advertising feature from the Dover Mercury 4 October 2007.

Above, chefs Ashley Taylor and Kevin Bligh at Deal's New Inn.

Top·class food and drink at the inn

WITH its original features and characteristics, Deal's New Inn is a must, whether it is for breakfast, lunch, evening meal or just a drink.

Proprietors Debbie Doyle and Steve Carter have created a warm and relaxed environment, where the emphasis is on good homemade food and quality drinks.

The New Inn in the High Street offers diners classic dishes, with fresh and seasonal ingredients. The steak and kidney pudding and delicious desserts are among the special house dishes.

Head chef Kevin Bligh and sous chef Ashley Taylor have now created three menus, starting with a breakfast, one served from 9.30am until 11.30am, when the lunch menu takes over until 5pm.

The evening a la carte menu is available Monday to Thursday between 5pm and 9pm and on Sundays the New Inn serves a Sunday roast and specials until 5pm.

Six days a week there is also a special offer for senior citizens, who can have a meal for £4.95 with a change of menu every week.

Now also available is a new selection of pre-Christmas food, which can be served for groups up to 30 people.

Manager Paul White said: "At the weekends the New Inn changes in the evening from a bar and restaurant to one of Deal's busiest music bars.

"We have live music every Friday night, with some of the area's best musicians playing. The line-up includes the first appearance at the New Inn of a Phil Collins and Genesis tribute act tomorrow (Friday).

"On Saturday nights I play a variety of music and, along with the disco-style lights, the New Inn provides an oasis of good times its customers will always remember.

"For anyone who wants to catch the final warm days of autumn, the New Inn has opened a beautiful decked rear beer garden for customers to enjoy."

Advertising feature from the Dover Mercury 27 May 2010.

FAVOURITE PUB WITH A WARM WELCOME

From left, chef Tony Suckling, Briony Morgan, Denny Moors and landlady Debble Doyle at The New Inn.

THE New Inn, chosen by its customers as the East Kent Mercury Pub of the Year, is one of the oldest pubs in Deal. Its team of friendly staff extend a warm welcome to new and old customers.

The New Inn, in the middle of the High Street, was built in the 15th century and has changed names a few times over the years.

Landlady Debbie Doyle, who has run the pub for seven years, said: "It's nice to know we can offer something for everybody and we're valued by our customers, who voted us their favourite pub of the year."

Their something-for-everybody ethos is reflected in their dining range with a new breakfast menu serving fresh food to start the day, Monday to Saturday, from 9.30-11.30am.

New additions to the lunch menu offer trendy or traditional favourites on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11.30am until 4pm.

It offers three meats to choose from to help provide the perfect opportunity to soak up the relaxing ambience and save on the washing up.

The New Inn is a culinary heaven for meat eaters on Thursday nights from June 3 with a newly introduced steak night from 6pm until 9pm.

Chef Tony Suckling said: "It's great that we have good local suppliers with top quality produce. I always try to use fresh, local produce wherever possible. And soon enough it'll be rare to find a steak night as well done as ours."

Music lovers also find The New Inn a lively central venue, with live music being played all weekend from Friday to Sunday nights every week.

• To book a table phone 01304 369115.

Advertising feature from the Dover Mercury, 24 March, 2011.

THE best roast on the coast is promised at the new-look "Clarendon Hotel," Beach Street, Deal, where the traditional Mother's Day lunch will be served In style next week.

New owners Sean and Lorraine Humphreys are looking forward to the big day, offering a glass of bubbly to every mum on arrival.

They have given the hotel's ground floor a new, bright and comfy look, with the latest addition of a tapas bar, and the Mother's Day three-course lunch menu is a tempting treat.

There is a choice of four starters, with soup of the day, ginger and chilli fishcakes, farmhouse pate with red onion chutney or crab cocktail.

Main courses include chicken, Kentish beef, gammon or lamb shank, with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Desserts on offer are sticky toffee pudding, lemon meringue pie or apple crumble and custard. There is also a chance to enjoy the lunch with a spectacular sea view, as the "Clarendon" has a prime position virtually opposite Deal Pier. Lorraine and Sean have been in charge since October and left their home in Spain to take on the business, with their family involved too, including Jack as chef and Luke behind the bar.

Sean was a sales marketing director in Spain and the family are glad to be back in their home county, especially taking on the "Clarendon."

The couple saw the potential of the seafront business when they were searching for new venture and there are 12 bedrooms, two restaurants and three bars to organise.

Lorraine said: "We have met some really nice people in Deal and everyone has been really great."

Look out for live music on Sundays from 4prn, traditional pie and mash on Saturdays and charity speed dating nights coming soon.

From left, chef Tony Suckling, landlady Debbie Doyle, Briony Morgan and Danny Moors at the "New Inn, Deal, 21, April 2011.