Live Music — Pubs in Whitstable

The walls of this traditional English pub are adorned with pictures of the Whitstable of yesteryear, books, and various pieces of Shepherd Neame breweriana. The Coach and Horses hosts cribbage nights on Tuesdays. The food in the restaurant is provided by Burger Brothers(http://www.theburgerbros.co.uk/lead.php).

Duke of Cumberland

High Street, Whitstable CT5 1AP

Function Room

Lunchtime Meals

Imposing Grade II building near the beach, comprising hotel, bar and restaurant. There has been an inn on this site for more than 300 years. Known as the Noah’s Ark until 1747, Landlord Robert Chandler renamed it Duke William in honour of the Duke of Cumberland who, a year earlier, had crushed the Scottish rebellion at Culloden. In 1748 it became The Duke of Cumberland and was used as the headquarters for the oyster and dredger men. Fire swept through the building in 1866 and it was rebuilt in 1878.

East Kent

72 Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DA

Named after The Buffs, a local Royal Regiment, The East Kent is situated towards one end of Whitstable’s main shopping area and re-opened in December 2016 after a major refurbishment and upgrade to a bright modern airy style which did, however, remove many of its original internal features. Regular live music, including jazz on Sunday afternoons. There is outdoor seating on the patios at the front and back of the pub.

Fountain

29 Sydenham Street, Whitstable CT5 1HN

The Fountain is a backstreet corner pub close to Whitstable's main shopping area. The pub has a pool table at one end and seating throughout. The real ale tends to be from local breweries. Artwork with a cartoonish theme adorns the walls. There is also graffiti spray-painted directly onto the walls - a feature is made of a whole wall piece in the corridor leading to the lavatories.

Monument

32 Church Street, Whitstable CT5 1PH

Cask Marque Accredited

Comfortable village-style pub on the outskirts of Whitstable, opposite All Saints Church. There are two drinking areas, one of which features pub games and sports TV. The other bar is a more quiet drinking area, and there is a separate dining room. There is always a lot going on, with quiz nights, live music, poker nights and outside activities

New Inn

30 Woodlawn Street, Whitstable CT5 1HG

Traditional Pub Games

Dating from 1860, this is a typical Whitstable backstreet pub not far from the harbour and shopping area. The etched windows hint at the original layout of several small bars: there is now a long narrow bar and a cosy area further back with pool, darts and a collection of board games. There is a good selection of gins and malt whiskies. A quiz is held on the first Tuesday of the month, and a jazz jam session on the last Thursday. See the website for occasional music events.

Old Neptune

Marine Terrace, Whitstable CT5 1EJ

Attractive pub actually on the beach, please ask for plastic glasses if taking drinks outside to the seating overlooking the Thames estuary and the Isle of Sheppey. The wooden building has been affected by years of storms and the floor has a distinct slope. The hours shown above are for summer opening: in winter the pub opens at noon and may shut early Mon-Wed. Food in winter is usually 12-2.30. The windows have stained glass TW insets of the former Tomson and Wotton brewery. The film "Venus" starring Peter O'Toole was partly filmed here.

Pearson's Arms

Horsebridge Road, Whitstable CT5 1BT

Lunchtime Meals

Evening Meals

Relaxed attractive wood-panelled pub almost on the beach, popular with visitors and locals. The guest beers are usually from Kent microbreweries. The upstairs restaurant is run by chef Richard Phillips and has a great view over the beach. There is interesting bar food served downstairs. On Tuesday lunchtime there is a £5 fish and chips or mussels special offer, and on Wednesdays £28 for steak and cocktails, see website for details. Acoustic music is played on Tuesday and Sunday evenings. Recently named in The Times as one of the top 25 places for Sunday lunch. Children under 7 get Sunday lunch free.

Rose In Bloom

69 Joy Lane, Whitstable CT5 4DD

Lunchtime Meals

Evening Meals

Originally a weatherboard cottage in 1861, the current pub was built by Mackeson's, the Hythe brewers, in 1898. The cottage was demolished in the 1930s. The pub took its name from one of the boats which fished the famous oyster beds. The restaurant and garden have great views of the Thames and Swale estuaries. There is a lot going on, including live music, BBQs and golf days.

Royal Naval Reserve

28-30 High Street, Whitstable CT5 1BQ

Conveniently situated in the town centre close to the beach and shops, the pub was built in 1760 and became an alehouse a century later. The original name, the Rose, changed in 1876. There is a garden and patio at the rear. Friday night entertainment could be a DJ, disco or singalong. The three Shepherd Neame beers usually include one monthly special from the microbrewery. The pub has been recently refurbished without losing its historic character.

Ship Centurion

111 High Street, Whitstable CT5 1AY

Cask Marque Accredited

A friendly and traditional town-centre pub, which gets very busy at weekends and is a good place to watch sport. Colourful hanging baskets add to its charm in summer. Pictures of Whitstable hang in the bar. A local Kentish beer is always served. Home-cooked bar food often includes authentic German dishes, and there is a schnitzel on Saturdays (no food Sun). Live music plays on Thursday evenings (except in January). Branch Pub of the Year 2015.

Smack Inn

34-36 Middle Wall, Whitstable CT5 1BJ

Formerly two fisherman's cottages this is a traditional Whitstable back-street local of great character, named after the oyster fishing boats. Bring your own instrument along to the Open Stage night on Wednesdays, or just come to listen. There are live bands on most Sundays and a free juke box on Fridays. There are mixed darts nights on Mondays and Thursdays, with ladies' darts on Wednesdays.

Two Brewers

72 Canterbury Road, Whitstable CT5 4HD

Wood-panelled main bar and a smaller side bar with a pool table. Both bars have the original Flint's Brewery windows. The large garden has a bat and trap pitch and an aviary. Live bands play on Sundays, and a resident jazz band plays on Friday lunchtimes.

Whitstable Labour Club

12 Belmont Road, Whitstable CT5 1QP

Cask Marque Accredited