Esa's Guidebook
Town Centre
Whitstable isn’t short of amazing places to eat in the town. Booking is usually a must for weekends.
Favourites include :
Harbour Street Tapas,
Birdies (french style Bistro) ,
Samphire ,
Wheelers Oyster Bar, The Forge Shack on the sea front does amazing fish and chips, plus crab and oysters, and they serve alcohol.
The Half Croatian for charcuterie and cheese boards.
Rulus deli for tasty lunches.
Plenty of pizzerias e.g. Castellum, Sale and Pepe, and chain restaurants. Take out pizza - Nomad.
Farm and Harper for brunch, and Grain and Hearth for all your sourdough needs!
Bustling Harbour Street with many independent clothes and gift shops. Plenty of lovely cafes and places to eat.
Recommended :
The Larder for deli items , amazing coffee, the best grilled cheese sandwich, and lovely staff.
Whitstable Produce Store for salads, fresh juices, and great coffee.
Harbour Street Tapas - must book. Its my favourite place to eat!
The Duke of Cumberland Pub - has live music and dj's.
Rulus deli for tasty lunches, and new to the street is Portos wine bar.
Some great clothes and gift shops, plus a super cheese shop, and plenty of places to buy ice cream.
220 locals recommend
Whitstable
Bustling Harbour Street with many independent clothes and gift shops. Plenty of lovely cafes and places to eat.
Recommended :
The Larder for deli items , amazing coffee, the best grilled cheese sandwich, and lovely staff.
Whitstable Produce Store for salads, fresh juices, and great coffee.
Harbour Street Tapas - must book. Its my favourite place to eat!
The Duke of Cumberland Pub - has live music and dj's.
Rulus deli for tasty lunches, and new to the street is Portos wine bar.
Some great clothes and gift shops, plus a super cheese shop, and plenty of places to buy ice cream.
Food scene
The Sportsman station
Incredible Michelin starred tasting menu!
A lovely restored fishing shed in the working harbour full of foodie choices such as sushi, pork buns, and a bar. Plus some retail outlets.
South Quay Shed Whitstable
A lovely restored fishing shed in the working harbour full of foodie choices such as sushi, pork buns, and a bar. Plus some retail outlets.
A proper food experience. Incredible food served with just the right amount of pomp and ceremony! Interesting flavours, exquisitely presented. Great staff in a laid back pub setting by the beautiful River Stour. Highly recommend for a very special meal.
29 locals recommend
The Fordwich Arms
King StreetA proper food experience. Incredible food served with just the right amount of pomp and ceremony! Interesting flavours, exquisitely presented. Great staff in a laid back pub setting by the beautiful River Stour. Highly recommend for a very special meal.
Sightseeing
If you love nature and walking then book a guided tour with my best friend Rebecca who is full of historical facts and a brilliant bird watcher.
The Salt Marsh Walking Company
If you love nature and walking then book a guided tour with my best friend Rebecca who is full of historical facts and a brilliant bird watcher.
Pub on the beach. Sit on the shingle with a local pint and enjoy the sunsets!
92 locals recommend
Old Neptune
Island WallPub on the beach. Sit on the shingle with a local pint and enjoy the sunsets!
Blean Woods National Nature Reserve
163 Margate RdCity/town information
Historical walled city with a cathedral.
Amazing restaurants and cafes, and river tours.
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
Historical walled city with a cathedral.
Amazing restaurants and cafes, and river tours.