Guidebook for Whitstable
Food Scene
Michelin starred gem in an unassuming building, next to the wild shores of Seasalter. All local produce. Great pub if you don't want to eat. Book WELL in advance!
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham RoadMichelin starred gem in an unassuming building, next to the wild shores of Seasalter. All local produce. Great pub if you don't want to eat. Book WELL in advance!
Small but beautiful - decor and food. Seasonally changing menus with particularly good options for vegetarians. Great brunches as well - a cut above the ordinary.
96 locals recommend
Samphire
4 High StSmall but beautiful - decor and food. Seasonally changing menus with particularly good options for vegetarians. Great brunches as well - a cut above the ordinary.
Tapas out of the ordinary. Dine and be wowed. They had to move to bigger premises!
83 locals recommend
Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdTapas out of the ordinary. Dine and be wowed. They had to move to bigger premises!
BEST fish and chips in Whitstable (IMO). Has a sit in restaurant too. But get a take away and go eat on the Tankerton Slopes for a great sea view :>
205 Tankerton Rd
205 Tankerton RoadBEST fish and chips in Whitstable (IMO). Has a sit in restaurant too. But get a take away and go eat on the Tankerton Slopes for a great sea view :>
Go hungry for great portions of quality cooked food with a cosy and unpretentious vibe. With a twist of french; great lobster too.
57 locals recommend
Birdies restaurant
41 Harbour StGo hungry for great portions of quality cooked food with a cosy and unpretentious vibe. With a twist of french; great lobster too.
Original wooden wainscotting - a great informal place run by locals, so please support! Great drinks (milkshakes too) and great food/cakes - check out the breakfast.
21 locals recommend
Tea & Times
36A High StOriginal wooden wainscotting - a great informal place run by locals, so please support! Great drinks (milkshakes too) and great food/cakes - check out the breakfast.
Been a while since I've been but a great curry house. Nice sit in restaurant in good old Indian restaurant tradition.
Invicta Tandoori Ltd
15 Harbour StBeen a while since I've been but a great curry house. Nice sit in restaurant in good old Indian restaurant tradition.
Nicely decorated modern pub and high quality european restaurant, right by the sea. Within a 10-15 minute walk from the house, this is a great local addition.
6 locals recommend
The Oyster Pearl
185 Faversham RdNicely decorated modern pub and high quality european restaurant, right by the sea. Within a 10-15 minute walk from the house, this is a great local addition.
Restaurant and bat, traditional english fare just over 5 mins walk from the house. Fires in winter and beer garden in summer. Separate bar and restaurant.
Beefeater Long Reach
Thanet WayRestaurant and bat, traditional english fare just over 5 mins walk from the house. Fires in winter and beer garden in summer. Separate bar and restaurant.
Reads
Canterbury RoadMichelin starred restaurant for those really special occasions.
V C Jones
25 Harbour StFish n chips the way it should be cooked.
Oldest restaurant in Whitstable. Savour the home made fish delicacies and quiches/tarts - byo alcohol or sit at the bar. Booking advised (up to 2 wks in advance but be quick)
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StOldest restaurant in Whitstable. Savour the home made fish delicacies and quiches/tarts - byo alcohol or sit at the bar. Booking advised (up to 2 wks in advance but be quick)
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Neptune
Island WallQuirky pub right on beach. Great band nights too.
Pub/Bar and restaurant, this place has a nice chilled vibe. Right opposite the beach, good for day time beer and snacks. Try and grab a sofa.
12 locals recommend
Hotel Continental
29 Beach WalkPub/Bar and restaurant, this place has a nice chilled vibe. Right opposite the beach, good for day time beer and snacks. Try and grab a sofa.
It's a great olf British Pub! Why isn't there a PUB category?! Jazz on Fridays is pretty special. Go hang with the locals.
39 locals recommend
The Duke Of Cumberland Bar
High StreetIt's a great olf British Pub! Why isn't there a PUB category?! Jazz on Fridays is pretty special. Go hang with the locals.
Essentials
Fab local kent cheeses and other appendages - right next to the great wine shop and in the evenings you can enjoy both wine and cheese. Lovely lovely.
21 locals recommend
The Cheese Box
60 Harbour StFab local kent cheeses and other appendages - right next to the great wine shop and in the evenings you can enjoy both wine and cheese. Lovely lovely.
Fantastic selection of fresh fish - local seasonal and imported. Open all year round.
31 locals recommend
Whitstable Fish Market
Fantastic selection of fresh fish - local seasonal and imported. Open all year round.
Might make the best sausages in the world. Try the South African Boeerwors if they have any left!
GH Theobald Butchers
99-101 High StMight make the best sausages in the world. Try the South African Boeerwors if they have any left!
Whats Up Cupcake
64 Harbour StDelic cup cakes baked on the premises.
Sightseeing
Leeds Castle
Wonderful Castle with moat set in beautiful surroundings.
Entertainment & Activities
Wildwood Trust
Canterbury RoadFantastic place filled with animals inluding wolves.
Wild animal park with a variety of exotic species from africa and asia.
157 locals recommend
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneWild animal park with a variety of exotic species from africa and asia.