Short Walk:
Royal, Marine Parade, Whitstable (01227 272008)
Convenient and pleasant watering hole with good bar food just 500 yards away.
Local in Whitstable:
CAMRA pub right in the centre of town! Great German sausages at lunchtime perfect with their Everards Black Dog Mild, Bitburger lager and German white beers.
Old Neptune, Marine Terrace, Whitstable (01227 272262)
Situated right on the beach past the harbour. Lots of photos of the storms and extraordinary seas it has survived.
Chestfield Barn, Chestfield, Whitstable (01227 793086) (2 miles)
The Chestfield Barn originated as part of the Chestfield Manor in the 14th century, a possession of the half brother of William the Conqueror. Believe it was once owned by the Kray family. Good pub food dishes, excellent beer and fine wine
Royal Naval Reserve, 28-30 High Street, Whitstable (01227 272068)
Very traditional old seafaring pub and restaurant. The pub grub has a strong fish orientation with skate, plaice, sole and rock on the menu. A wide range of snacks and specials are usually available.
Fountain, Sydenham St Whitstable (near the harbour)
Friendly pub offering bar snacks, good beers and pool. Live entertainment most weekends with occassional accoustic guitar evenings.
Duke of Cumberland , High Street, Whitstable (near the harbour)
Undergone recent transformation. Starters ranging from mezzes to calamari; main courses from Morroccan chicken and olives to Cumberland sausage; ciabattas, baguettes, sandwiches. Very pleasant.
Fantastic range of food in a wooden floorboard bar with trestle tables. Not cheap but excellent quality and busy!
Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn, Westbere Lane, Westbere, Canterbury (01227 710501) (about 9 miles)
Gorgeous and authentic 14th century English pub with large inglenook fireplace. Superb menu served by real wenches!
Gate Inn, Boyden Gate, Marshside, nr Chislet (NE of Canterbury) (01227 860498) (about 7 miles)
Real Ale from the barrel, good wholesome dishes such as “Spicey Bean Hotpot”, Black Pudding sandwich with mango chutney and “Breakfast in Bread” etc. Pretty brook runs through garden with ducks (duck food sold in bar).
Grove Ferry Inn, Grove Ferry Road, Upstreet (NE of Canterbury) (01227 860362) (about 8 miles)
Large, rambling riverside Inn with terrace dining area. Food and service excellent. Families welcome. Good area for riverside walks and birdwatching.
Red Lion, Stodmarsh (E of Canterbury) (01227 721339) (about 11 miles)
Cosy atmosphere (open fires in winter) and excellent food. Barbecues on Sundays in the summer. Saxon church and bird reserve nearby. Children welcome.
Rose Inn , Wickhambreaux (E of Canterbury) (01227 721763) (about 14 miles)
Beautiful little pub by the green with nice atmosphere (open fires in winter). Good basic cuisine. Howlett’s zoo and several other attractive villages nearby.
Rose and Crown, Perry Wood, nr Selling, Faversham (01227 752214) (about 12 miles)
Wonderful location in the woods. Standard pub food served in the dining room and the large sheltered garden in summer. Separate play garden for children. Ideal base for exploring the extensive woodland paths (maps in the bar).
Red Lion, Hernhill, Nr Faversham (01227 751207) (about 7 miles)
14th Century Inn with beamed A La Carte Restaurant and its own bar. The pub overlooks the village green and 11th century church. Open each evening from Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday lunch.
Shipwrights Arms, Hollowshore, Faversham (01795 590088) (about 12 miles)
17th Century white weatherboard pub located at the end of a country lane with views over the creeks to Sheppey. No electricity - it relies on its own generator! Won the CAMRA Kent pub of the year award in 2001 and 2002, and nearly won the coveted National Pub of the Year award in 2001.
Albion Tavern, Front Brents, Faversham (01795 591411) (about 11 miles)
Charming white weatherboard waterside pub overlooking Faversham creek. A la carte meals and bar snacks.
Anchor Inn, Abbey Street, Faversham (01795 536471) (about 11 miles)
Friendly welcoming pub beside Faversham Creek on Standard Quay. Adventurous culinary offerings.
The Plough Inn, Teynham, west of Faversham (01795 521348) (about 15 miles)
Traditional English country pub with excellent reataurant. Several favourable comments from guests.
