top of page

Celebrating the Best Local Produce From Our Doorstep

  • Kayleigh Wild
  • Jul 14
  • 2 min read
Local Produce - Balfour Winery




At Byre Barn, we believe that great taste begins close to home.


That’s why our bar proudly features an exceptional selection of Kent based and UK wide producers each one celebrated for their craftsmanship, sustainability, and deep rooted passion.









Kent’s Finest, Poured for You


  • Balfour Winery (Staplehurst) – Set on the 400-acre Hush Heath estate, this award-winning estate crafts elegant still and sparkling wines (including their famed Brut Rosé), alongside craft beers and ciders using the winemaker’s signature finesse.


  • Woodchurch Vineyard – Tucked away on the edge of the Weald, we craft small-batch sparkling wines that embody the true character of the Kentish landscape.


  • Chapel Down – A flagship of English viticulture, blending innovation and heritage to produce modern English wines of distinction.


  • Yotes Court Vineyard – Boutique vineyard near Mereworth, crafting vibrant tribute wines that reflect Kent’s south-facing slopes.


  • Biddenden Vineyards – June Kent’s oldest winery, producing still and sparkling wines, as well as traditional ciders, crafted from generations of experience.


  • Whitstable Harbour Gin – Crafted in Whitstable using botanicals like samphire and sea buckthorn, this coastal gin expresses the town’s maritime spirit in every.


  • Maidstone Distillery – Reviving 18th‑century spirit tradition with bold, small‑batch gins from the heart of Kent.


  • Pleasant Land Distillery (Aldington) – A fully solar‑powered, sustainable distillery producing beautifully balanced spirits made from local grains and botanicals.


  • Greensand Ridge Distillery – Carbon‑neutral and mission‑led, transforming surplus produce into premium spirits, all made with local botanicals within a mile of the distillery.


  • Copper Rivet Distillery (Chatham) – Kent’s only grain‑to‑glass distillery, making gin, whisky, and vodka with locally grown grain and handcrafted in its historic pump house home.


  • Kingsdown Water– Drawn from Kent’s chalk aquifer, offering crisp still and sparkling water that’s refreshingly local.



Beyond Kent, Poured for You


  • Adnams (Suffolk) – Crafting outstanding beers and spirits from Southwold, with a legacy of quality and sustainability at its core.


  • Silly Moo Cider (Sussex) – A naturally cloudy orchard cider, full of bright, fruit-forward character from family run farms.


  • Seedlip – The world’s first distilled non‑alcoholic spirit. It’s ideal for those seeking sophisticated, botanical flavours without the alcohol.


  • Fever‑Tree (London) – Elevating every serve with naturally sourced mixers tonics, sodas, and more, enhancing our drinks with refined balance and taste.


  • Shanty Seaweed Vodka – Though Dorset-based, we couldn’t resist this coastal gem, with hand‑foraged British seaweed delivering a taste of the ocean in every sip.



Why It Matters


By showcasing these producers, we:

  1. Empower local economies across Kent and the UK

  2. Champion sustainability, reducing food waste and supporting carbon‑neutral practices

  3. Offer fresh, authentic flavours, from vineyard to glass

  4. Celebrate small batch artisans, each with a story of heritage and innovation


Raise a glass with us at Byre Barn, and savour the vibrant taste of homegrown and British excellence from Kent’s rolling vineyards to the proud producers across the UK.



Comments


bottom of page