Guidebook for Whitstable
Food Scene
A great local spot within walking distance of the Beach Retreat for a slap up English breakfast on the beach.
7 locals recommend
The Beach Cafe
3 Beach WalkA great local spot within walking distance of the Beach Retreat for a slap up English breakfast on the beach.
Great spot for breakfast or brunch on iconic Harbour Street in Whitstable town centre.
16 locals recommend
Marina Harbour Street
4-5 Harbour StGreat spot for breakfast or brunch on iconic Harbour Street in Whitstable town centre.
Farm & Harper
25 High StGreat spot for breakfast or brunch on Whitstable High Street.
Fantastic cafe tucked away off the beaten track. Great for breakfast, I recommend the 'Windy Eggs' or a tasty lunch. Lovely atmosphere, near the beach and a great place to people watch or read the paper.
52 locals recommend
Windy Corner Stores & Cafe
110 Nelson RdFantastic cafe tucked away off the beaten track. Great for breakfast, I recommend the 'Windy Eggs' or a tasty lunch. Lovely atmosphere, near the beach and a great place to people watch or read the paper.
Voted best Gastropub in the UK 2017, the Sportsman boasts a relaxed ambience and great food in a beachside location just outside Whitstable. Bookings need to be made well in advance, particularly for busy summer weekends/evenings.
22 locals recommend
The Sportsman station
Voted best Gastropub in the UK 2017, the Sportsman boasts a relaxed ambience and great food in a beachside location just outside Whitstable. Bookings need to be made well in advance, particularly for busy summer weekends/evenings.
Great pub and restaurant in the centre of Whitstable near the beach. Book ahead for dinner. Various special offers throughout the week including fish n chips on Tuesdays, steak night and a great Sunday Roast. Hosts live music on a Tuesday and Sunday at the time of writing.
72 locals recommend
Pearson's Arms Pub
Horsebridge RoadGreat pub and restaurant in the centre of Whitstable near the beach. Book ahead for dinner. Various special offers throughout the week including fish n chips on Tuesdays, steak night and a great Sunday Roast. Hosts live music on a Tuesday and Sunday at the time of writing.
Great local tapas bar on the beach within walking distance of the bungalow. Open Thursday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and lunch on Sunday. Booking recommended which can be done up to 2 weeks in advance.
83 locals recommend
Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdGreat local tapas bar on the beach within walking distance of the bungalow. Open Thursday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and lunch on Sunday. Booking recommended which can be done up to 2 weeks in advance.
Best spot in Whitstable for an ice cream! Fantastic ice cream with a selection of cones and toppings. My personal favourite is the salted caramel with a chocolate and nut dipped cone. Also does a selection of other tasty treats, hot drinks and useful bits for the beach.
9 locals recommend
Sundae Sundae
62 Harbour StBest spot in Whitstable for an ice cream! Fantastic ice cream with a selection of cones and toppings. My personal favourite is the salted caramel with a chocolate and nut dipped cone. Also does a selection of other tasty treats, hot drinks and useful bits for the beach.
Lovely refurbished hotel on the seafront within walking distance of the property. Great spot for a drink overlooking the sea, lunch or brunch
19 locals recommend
Marine Hotel
32-33 Marine ParadeLovely refurbished hotel on the seafront within walking distance of the property. Great spot for a drink overlooking the sea, lunch or brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar specialising in different gins and a good variety of beers.
35 locals recommend
The Twelve Taps
102 High StGreat local bar specialising in different gins and a good variety of beers.
The Handsome Sam
3 Canterbury RdRelaxed microbrewery and a great place for a chat!
An iconic Whitstable drinking hole with occasional live music / barbecues. A great spot for sundowners.
92 locals recommend
Old Neptune
Island WallAn iconic Whitstable drinking hole with occasional live music / barbecues. A great spot for sundowners.
The Royal
64 Marine ParadeRelaxed pub on the seafront within walking distance of Beach Retreat.
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely cafe overlooking the green. Great Pirate playground for children. The Castle also hosts occasional antiques, food, Christmas and other fairs. Don't miss the lovely sea front park just opposite the Castle.
38 locals recommend
Whitstable Castle
Lovely cafe overlooking the green. Great Pirate playground for children. The Castle also hosts occasional antiques, food, Christmas and other fairs. Don't miss the lovely sea front park just opposite the Castle.
Arts & Culture
Art galleries, cafe and other creative activities abound!
33 locals recommend
The Horsebridge Arts Centre
11 Horsebridge RdArt galleries, cafe and other creative activities abound!
Everything Else
If you have time, the historic City of Canterbury with it's Cathedral, cobbled streets and Marlowe Theatre are well worth a visit!
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
If you have time, the historic City of Canterbury with it's Cathedral, cobbled streets and Marlowe Theatre are well worth a visit!
If you fancy a day trip, Margate with its hipster 'Old Town' full of interesting places to browse, Turner contemporary museum, Dreamland theme park and sandy beaches make for a great day out. For lunch I would recommend GBK pizza on the seafront. Other sandy beaches to visit along the coast are Broadstairs and the smaller / quieter Josh Bay.
160 locals recommend
UpMargate
20 The CentreIf you fancy a day trip, Margate with its hipster 'Old Town' full of interesting places to browse, Turner contemporary museum, Dreamland theme park and sandy beaches make for a great day out. For lunch I would recommend GBK pizza on the seafront. Other sandy beaches to visit along the coast are Broadstairs and the smaller / quieter Josh Bay.
The historic market town of Faversham has a great weekend antiques market centred around the Creek and Market Place
69 locals recommend
Faversham
The historic market town of Faversham has a great weekend antiques market centred around the Creek and Market Place
Getting Around
There are some great cycle routes around Whitstable including the ionic 'Crab and Winkle' cycle route into the iconic city of Canterbury (around 7 miles way) and the longer Viking Trail which takes you along the coast past Herne Bay to Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
24 locals recommend
Kent Cycle Hire
Sea StreetThere are some great cycle routes around Whitstable including the ionic 'Crab and Winkle' cycle route into the iconic city of Canterbury (around 7 miles way) and the longer Viking Trail which takes you along the coast past Herne Bay to Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
Essentials
Tesco Express on Tankerton High Street would be the closest small supermarket with ATM cash point.
Tesco Express
141 Tankerton RdTesco Express on Tankerton High Street would be the closest small supermarket with ATM cash point.
Nearest large supermarket about 5 minutes drive. Also has an ATM and petrol.
22 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Kingsmead RoadNearest large supermarket about 5 minutes drive. Also has an ATM and petrol.