Drift is best treated as a planned small-restaurant meal rather than a casual backup. It suits visitors who like compact dining rooms, changing dishes and a more grown-up dinner away from the busiest harbour stretch.
Treat - a small restaurant option to plan around, with spend depending on sharing plates and drinks.
Address: 49 Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DB
Price guide:£££Treat
Best for: Date Nights, Small Groups, Food-Focused Dinners
Budget Rating: Treat - a small restaurant option to plan around, with spend depending on sharing plates and drinks.
Tip: Smaller plates are still very generous so go hungry and order lots!
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49 Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DB / Oxford Street