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Pubs In Whitstable

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Compare Whitstable pubs, beach bars, micropubs, pub gardens and pub hotels by food, live music, dog-friendly spaces and sea views.

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Use this list to choose the right kind of pub stop: beach views, real ale, live music, sport, dog-friendly bars, Sunday roasts, pub rooms or a quieter Tankerton pint.

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Pubs In Whitstable

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Oxford Street / Budget

Coach And Horses

Eating Drinking

Traditional Oxford Street pub with Kentish ales, courtyard garden, live music, quizzes and open mic nights.

PubKentish AlesDog FriendlyLive MusicCourtyard
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Tankerton / Budget

Tankerton Arms

Eating Drinking

Friendly Tankerton micropub focused on changing cask beers, real cider and conversation.

PubMicropubReal AleReal CiderDog Friendly
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Canterbury Road / Budget

The Handsome Sam

Eating Drinking

Independent Canterbury Road micropub known for changing real ales, real cider, snacks and a cosy local feel.

PubMicropubReal AleReal CiderDog Friendly
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Woodlawn Street / Budget

The New Inn

Eating Drinking

Back-street local near the harbour with pool, darts, live sport, pizza nights and regular community events.

PubSportPoolDartsEvents
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Harbour Street / Mid-range

Quayside Bar & Kitchen

Eating Drinking

Harbour Street pub with home-cooked dishes, Sunday roasts, live music, quiz nights and drag bingo.

PubFoodSunday RoastLive MusicQuiz
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Oxford Street / Mid-range

The East Kent

Eating Drinking

Refreshed Oxford Street pub with seasonal food, cocktails, events, Sunday roasts, pizza and a spacious garden.

PubFoodCocktailsGardenPizza
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Horsebridge / Mid-range

The Sea Farmers Dive

Eating Drinking

Beachside taproom at the Barrel Store for craft beer, oysters, events and a tucked-away local feel.

PubTaproomCraft BeerOystersEvents
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Behind High Street / Mid-range

The Smack Inn

Eating Drinking

Family-friendly pub near the harbour with beach-hut garden, live sport, pub food and regular entertainment.

PubFoodLive MusicSportGarden
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Town centre / Mid-range

The Twelve Taps

Eating Drinking

Town-centre craft beer, gin and cocktail bar with twelve keg lines and a small courtyard.

BarPubCraft BeerGinCocktails
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