Caroline's Guidebook to Whitstable

Caroline
Caroline's Guidebook to Whitstable

Food scene

Amazing breakfasts and take away coffee to take to the beach. Book ahead for a table for breakfast in school holidays and summer weekends - 01227 771707
52 locals recommend
Windy Corner Stores & Cafe
110 Nelson Rd
52 locals recommend
Amazing breakfasts and take away coffee to take to the beach. Book ahead for a table for breakfast in school holidays and summer weekends - 01227 771707
Just moments from Laurel Cottage - probably the best coffee in Whitstable ☕️
22 locals recommend
Blueprint Coffee
4 Oxford St
22 locals recommend
Just moments from Laurel Cottage - probably the best coffee in Whitstable ☕️
Incredible bakery - you have to try the cruffins! (Closed Mondays)
36 locals recommend
Grain & Hearth Bakery
52 Oxford St
36 locals recommend
Incredible bakery - you have to try the cruffins! (Closed Mondays)
Great option for families - kids will love the design and delicious food and drinks on offer
52 locals recommend
Farm & Harper
25 High St
52 locals recommend
Great option for families - kids will love the design and delicious food and drinks on offer
Fantastic breakfast and lunch options available to take away
Gilberts of Whitstable
19 Oxford St
Fantastic breakfast and lunch options available to take away
Be sure to book ahead (no dogs allowed inside) - fantastic tapas in a great atmosphere. About a 25 minute walk along the beach from Whitstable to Tankerton - worth it for the views and the incredible food. https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk/
83 locals recommend
Jojos
2 Herne Bay Rd
83 locals recommend
Be sure to book ahead (no dogs allowed inside) - fantastic tapas in a great atmosphere. About a 25 minute walk along the beach from Whitstable to Tankerton - worth it for the views and the incredible food. https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk/
Iconic beachfront pub. The best place for a Sundowner with sunset views in Whitstable and just 3 minutes walk from Laurel Cottage 🍻 🍷 🍸
92 locals recommend
Old Neptune
Island Wall
92 locals recommend
Iconic beachfront pub. The best place for a Sundowner with sunset views in Whitstable and just 3 minutes walk from Laurel Cottage 🍻 🍷 🍸
Just a couple of minutes walk from Laurel Cottage - the best Sunday Roast in Kent! Dog friendly tables available downstairs and beautiful sea views from the upstairs restaurant. Book ahead! https://www.pearsonsarmswhitstable.co.uk/
72 locals recommend
Pearson's Arms Pub
Horsebridge Road
72 locals recommend
Just a couple of minutes walk from Laurel Cottage - the best Sunday Roast in Kent! Dog friendly tables available downstairs and beautiful sea views from the upstairs restaurant. Book ahead! https://www.pearsonsarmswhitstable.co.uk/
Brave the queue for delicious fish and chips best enjoyed down at the beach 🏖
21 locals recommend
V C Jones
25 Harbour St
21 locals recommend
Brave the queue for delicious fish and chips best enjoyed down at the beach 🏖
Perfect sunny spot on the harbour - great for al fresco lunches and drinks.
14 locals recommend
Harbour Garden Cafe
14 locals recommend
Perfect sunny spot on the harbour - great for al fresco lunches and drinks.
A great new addition to Whitstable and my kids’ favourite place 🍦
Gelateria Whitstable
17-20 Sea Street
A great new addition to Whitstable and my kids’ favourite place 🍦
Perfect way to get your kids/teens to go for a walk! Reward them with a treat from Scoops in Tankerton
Scoops Tankerton
85 Tankerton Rd
Perfect way to get your kids/teens to go for a walk! Reward them with a treat from Scoops in Tankerton
Just a few doors down from Laurel Cottage - the most delicious Thai food (the red curry can’t be beaten!) Available for delivery or collection for a cosy night in. https://www.thaiorchidwhitstable.com
13 locals recommend
Thai Orchid Whitstable
82 Middle Wall
13 locals recommend
Just a few doors down from Laurel Cottage - the most delicious Thai food (the red curry can’t be beaten!) Available for delivery or collection for a cosy night in. https://www.thaiorchidwhitstable.com
Iconic seafood restaurant - be sure to book ahead or pre-order your picnic box http://www.wheelersoysterbar.com
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High St
127 locals recommend
Iconic seafood restaurant - be sure to book ahead or pre-order your picnic box http://www.wheelersoysterbar.com
Dog-friendly! Be sure to book agree to reserve a table for dinner at this fantastic French restaurant. Save room for dessert 🍮 https://www.birdiesrestaurant.co.uk
57 locals recommend
Birdies restaurant
41 Harbour St
57 locals recommend
Dog-friendly! Be sure to book agree to reserve a table for dinner at this fantastic French restaurant. Save room for dessert 🍮 https://www.birdiesrestaurant.co.uk
Great sea views and fantastic fish & chips
67 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack
EAST QUAY
67 locals recommend
Great sea views and fantastic fish & chips
Renowned Michelin Star gastropub offering a 5 course tasting menu. Book ahead. WAY ahead!
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham Road
88 locals recommend
Renowned Michelin Star gastropub offering a 5 course tasting menu. Book ahead. WAY ahead!

Shop

Fantastic local pet shop - call ahead to order dog food for your stay and they can deliver. Great for dog toys and treats to keep your pooch occupied if they’re not too tired from all that fun on the beach! 🐾
Millie and the Tiger Pet Supplies & Accessories
18 High Street
Fantastic local pet shop - call ahead to order dog food for your stay and they can deliver. Great for dog toys and treats to keep your pooch occupied if they’re not too tired from all that fun on the beach! 🐾
Lovely independent bookshop with a carefully curated selection 📚
Harbour Books
21 Harbour St
Lovely independent bookshop with a carefully curated selection 📚
Great kids toy shop - a must visit on a rainy day
Toys 'N' Trends
79 High St
Great kids toy shop - a must visit on a rainy day
Lovely antique shop - head to the back for beautiful garden ornaments https://www.warehams.com
Warehams
68 Oxford St
Lovely antique shop - head to the back for beautiful garden ornaments https://www.warehams.com