Helen's Guidebook
Food scene
Nice for a Sunday browse and for live music on Friday nights in the new South Quay Shed
93 locals recommend
Whitstable Harbour
Nice for a Sunday browse and for live music on Friday nights in the new South Quay Shed
Lovely seafood with great views. Make booking a priority before you arrive as it gets busy. The three cheese crab gratin is a must!
80 locals recommend
Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadLovely seafood with great views. Make booking a priority before you arrive as it gets busy. The three cheese crab gratin is a must!
Low key Michelin Star establishment which serves a great tasting menu. Always fully booked but worth trying for a cancellation.
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham RoadLow key Michelin Star establishment which serves a great tasting menu. Always fully booked but worth trying for a cancellation.
Samphire
4 High StFarm & Harper
25 High StGreat for a brunch. Dog friendly too!
Gelateria Whitstable
17-20 Sea StreetBest place for an alfresco coffee at the weekend!
Lovely for a pizza and pint of Whitstable ale. Good cocktails too. Nice outside seating area and of course, dog friendly!
25 locals recommend
East Kent
72 Oxford StLovely for a pizza and pint of Whitstable ale. Good cocktails too. Nice outside seating area and of course, dog friendly!
Sale&Pepe Pizza and Kitchen
15 Harbour StCastellum Pizzeria
27A Oxford StreetThe Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadIf you’re looking to go further afield….
The Bridge Arms
53 High StreetMore low key fine dining…
Macknade Fine Foods
Selling RoadGood for fresh produce, a coffee, lunch and live music.
Enjoy a walk to Tankerton and have a civilised coffee in the orangery.
19 locals recommend
Marine Hotel
32-33 Marine ParadeEnjoy a walk to Tankerton and have a civilised coffee in the orangery.
The Pilot Inn
Battery RoadFamous for fish and chips and spectacular scenery
Live music in a ski chalet atmosphere. Tends to get very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
14 locals recommend
The Rock Lodge
15-17 Oxford StLive music in a ski chalet atmosphere. Tends to get very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
Old Neptune
Island WallLovely spot for watching the sunset with a beer.
Good for casual, easy dining with kids especially when the weather is good.
67 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack
EAST QUAYGood for casual, easy dining with kids especially when the weather is good.
Good for a drink if you’ve been to the Castle or a nice stop off point on a walk between Whitstable and Tankerton.
12 locals recommend
Hotel Continental
29 Beach WalkGood for a drink if you’ve been to the Castle or a nice stop off point on a walk between Whitstable and Tankerton.
Sightseeing
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneOne for the kids (and adults too.)
Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadTurner Contemporary
RendezvousEnjoy the delights of Thanet and take in some culture too.
The Marlowe
The FriarsGets a lot of good London shows on short runs-worth a visit!
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsWhitstable Community Museum and Gallery
5A Oxford StWhitstable Castle & Gardens
Tower HillActivities
Whitstable Swimming Pool
Tower ParadeMFA Bowl Whitstable
Tower Paradeikigai Holistic
83 Canterbury RdKent Cycle Hire
Sea StreetContemporary art gallery that supports local artists, nice little shop and a cinema too.
33 locals recommend
The Horsebridge Arts Centre
11 Horsebridge RdContemporary art gallery that supports local artists, nice little shop and a cinema too.
Free tennis courts. Just turn up and play and if you have to wait, there’s a coffee shop at the top of the road.
12 locals recommend
West Beach Tennis
92 Island WallFree tennis courts. Just turn up and play and if you have to wait, there’s a coffee shop at the top of the road.
Crab and Winkle Way
Hire a bike and have a go at this 7.6 km cycle ride.