Sarah and Joe's Whitstable recommendations
Eats
A list of the wonderful places that Sarah and I have enjoyed. We try our best to keep it as up to date as possible, and always ask our guests if they have any recommendations/ edits.
Whitstable icon! Insta-tastic storefront. Seafood to die for in the quaint setting of your grandma’s front room. The Offy across the road is quite handy as it’s BYOB.
127 locals recommend
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StWhitstable icon! Insta-tastic storefront. Seafood to die for in the quaint setting of your grandma’s front room. The Offy across the road is quite handy as it’s BYOB.
Beautiful restaurant on the seafront, not cheap, but might be just the ticket for a celebratory lunch or dinner.
Please book ahead as reservations will be a must in season.
80 locals recommend
Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadBeautiful restaurant on the seafront, not cheap, but might be just the ticket for a celebratory lunch or dinner.
Please book ahead as reservations will be a must in season.
An unsung hero of Whitstable restaurants. A really smart choice for lunch or dinner. Highly recommended! One of the top 3 restaurants in Whitstable IOHO.
96 locals recommend
Samphire
4 High StAn unsung hero of Whitstable restaurants. A really smart choice for lunch or dinner. Highly recommended! One of the top 3 restaurants in Whitstable IOHO.
Our only Michelin stared restaurant is a short cab ride away in nearby Seasalter. Reservations are hard to get and essential. The ambitious can walk there along the seafront. (Approx 2 miles)
88 locals recommend
Sportsman
Faversham RoadOur only Michelin stared restaurant is a short cab ride away in nearby Seasalter. Reservations are hard to get and essential. The ambitious can walk there along the seafront. (Approx 2 miles)
Decent tapas just a short walk away. Grab a window seat and watch the world go by.
62 locals recommend
Harbour Street Tapas
48 Harbour StDecent tapas just a short walk away. Grab a window seat and watch the world go by.
Whitstable’s sit down Italian rival to Sale & Pepe. Well worth a visit, fab pizzas!
16 locals recommend
Castellum Pizzeria
27A Oxford StreetWhitstable’s sit down Italian rival to Sale & Pepe. Well worth a visit, fab pizzas!
A tasty newcomer to Whitstable’s independent pizza shops. Fab crusts and some great selections. (Menu on fridge, takeaway only)
9 locals recommend
Nomad Pizza Whitstable
76 High StA tasty newcomer to Whitstable’s independent pizza shops. Fab crusts and some great selections. (Menu on fridge, takeaway only)
Takeaway and a sizeable back garden available from the only Thai in town.
13 locals recommend
Thai Orchid Whitstable
82 Middle WallTakeaway and a sizeable back garden available from the only Thai in town.
Outdoor seating only. Right bang in the centre of the harbour. I enjoyed a frozen margarita there in the sunshine and all felt right in the world.
14 locals recommend
Harbour Garden Cafe
Outdoor seating only. Right bang in the centre of the harbour. I enjoyed a frozen margarita there in the sunshine and all felt right in the world.
Not really our thing but a good friend who loves BBQ gives this top ratings.
Street Kings Smoke Shack Whitstable
49 Oxford StreetNot really our thing but a good friend who loves BBQ gives this top ratings.
Farm & Harper
25 High StWe had a really enjoyable breakfast there! Give it a shot!
Lovers of cheese will adore this nearby shop. The smell alone is so pleasing! At times they sell wine to enjoy in the shop - highly recommended! Fab!
21 locals recommend
The Cheese Box
60 Harbour StLovers of cheese will adore this nearby shop. The smell alone is so pleasing! At times they sell wine to enjoy in the shop - highly recommended! Fab!
Sundae Sundae
62 Harbour StOur nieces and nephews give this top marks! I concur!
Honey Kanes
23 Harbour StAnother niece and nephew favourite.
Have only had an excellent breakfast there, I believe there are just 2 outdoor tables, but judging by the takeaway queues it's more than just breakfast. Very close to the sea near West beach.
52 locals recommend
Windy Corner Stores & Cafe
110 Nelson RdHave only had an excellent breakfast there, I believe there are just 2 outdoor tables, but judging by the takeaway queues it's more than just breakfast. Very close to the sea near West beach.
The go-to place for all things fruit and veg. A real gem of a place!
12 locals recommend
Staines Farm Shop
61 High StThe go-to place for all things fruit and veg. A real gem of a place!
Hubbard's Wholesale Bakery
63 High StLove their San Franciscan Sourdough!!
Popular Whistable takeaway that's finally (3 years) allowed its sit-down space to re-open this summer.
10 locals recommend
Shobab
24 High StPopular Whistable takeaway that's finally (3 years) allowed its sit-down space to re-open this summer.
Great place for coffee, breakfast and sandwiches. More of a takeaway than a sit down place.
Whitstable Produce Store
Great place for coffee, breakfast and sandwiches. More of a takeaway than a sit down place.
It's name on the window is Thirst Love but for some reason AirBnB calls it the Onse cafe. Great coffee and sandwiches very close to our house.
Onse Cafe
180A Cromwell RdIt's name on the window is Thirst Love but for some reason AirBnB calls it the Onse cafe. Great coffee and sandwiches very close to our house.
Our Home
89 Sydenham St
89 Sydenham StreetYou are staying here :-)
Our favourite pubs/cafes/wine bars
After rigorous field tests, we’ve narrowed down our list of recommended places
Changed its positioning recently and is now a sports focussed pub. If cold, it has two woodburners to warm you up.
17 locals recommend
The New Inn
30 Woodlawn StChanged its positioning recently and is now a sports focussed pub. If cold, it has two woodburners to warm you up.
Iconic Whitstable pub right on the beach. Lots of outdoor seating. Bring a camera, order a pint and watch the sunset over the Isle of Sheppey!
92 locals recommend
Old Neptune
Island WallIconic Whitstable pub right on the beach. Lots of outdoor seating. Bring a camera, order a pint and watch the sunset over the Isle of Sheppey!
Closest pub to our house. Has outdoor seating. The Fountain has experienced a bit of a renaissance since the nearby New Inn raised its game. Hipster vibe and a fair amount of local reprobates make this a fun stop.
The Fountain Pub
Sydenham StreetClosest pub to our house. Has outdoor seating. The Fountain has experienced a bit of a renaissance since the nearby New Inn raised its game. Hipster vibe and a fair amount of local reprobates make this a fun stop.
Refurbished only recently. Our pre evening meal out pub. Demographic is definitely boomers, not zoomers!
Royal Naval Reserve
28-30 High StRefurbished only recently. Our pre evening meal out pub. Demographic is definitely boomers, not zoomers!
Lots of choice among 12 specialty beers that are constantly changing. Lots of cocktails too!
35 locals recommend
The Twelve Taps
102 High StLots of choice among 12 specialty beers that are constantly changing. Lots of cocktails too!
A relative newcomer to our High St, aka as the 'half-Croatian' bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. A little slice of Croatia on our High St.
9 locals recommend
Amedea
3 Oxford StA relative newcomer to our High St, aka as the 'half-Croatian' bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. A little slice of Croatia on our High St.
Great new wine bar serving up decent Portuguese and Spanish wines at a fair price too. Portuguese nibbles on offer. Love the atmosphere of this tiny place. 5 minute walk from our home.
Porto Wine Bar
61 Harbour StreetGreat new wine bar serving up decent Portuguese and Spanish wines at a fair price too. Portuguese nibbles on offer. Love the atmosphere of this tiny place. 5 minute walk from our home.
RuLu’s Deli Kitchen Wine
We love this tiny bar for a pre-dinner glass of wine.
The Duke Of Cumberland Bar
High StreetSightseeing
Working harbour with a wet fish market and two restaurants.
Just a short walk from the house. A little something for everyone here.
93 locals recommend
Whitstable Harbour
Just a short walk from the house. A little something for everyone here.
Lovely garden just a short walk up to the Tankerton Slopes.
42 locals recommend
Whitstable Castle & Gardens
Tower HillLovely garden just a short walk up to the Tankerton Slopes.
Great to walk along the Slopes anytime of day, but at low tide you get to see 'The Street'. Home of Park Run every Saturday at 9am.
23 locals recommend
Tankerton Slopes
Tankerton RoadGreat to walk along the Slopes anytime of day, but at low tide you get to see 'The Street'. Home of Park Run every Saturday at 9am.
A lovely two mile walk, one way, slightly easier at low tide. Home of the 'middle of nowhere' Michelin Star Sportsman pub. Pub pit stop along the way is the Rose in Bloom with its newly expanded pub garden.
12 locals recommend
Seasalter
A lovely two mile walk, one way, slightly easier at low tide. Home of the 'middle of nowhere' Michelin Star Sportsman pub. Pub pit stop along the way is the Rose in Bloom with its newly expanded pub garden.
About 20 minutes on the train and you're in Margate. Home of the Turner Contemporary and Dreamland
78 locals recommend
Margate Beach Front
About 20 minutes on the train and you're in Margate. Home of the Turner Contemporary and Dreamland
About 8 miles for you ambitious walkers/bikers to this English Heritage site. Open to all. Prince Ethelbert pub close by.
53 locals recommend
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver RoadAbout 8 miles for you ambitious walkers/bikers to this English Heritage site. Open to all. Prince Ethelbert pub close by.
About an 8 mile walk or cycle along the Crab & Winkle way. Take a cab or Triangle bus back if you are on foot.
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
About an 8 mile walk or cycle along the Crab & Winkle way. Take a cab or Triangle bus back if you are on foot.
Faversham
One stop away on the train or about 7 miles by bike.
Just 5 miles down the coast leads to Whitstable's somewhat scruffier neighbour. Pier, Pie n Mash and mini-golf! Love the Beer on the Pier after a cycle ride!
12 locals recommend
Herne Bay Beach
Just 5 miles down the coast leads to Whitstable's somewhat scruffier neighbour. Pier, Pie n Mash and mini-golf! Love the Beer on the Pier after a cycle ride!
Cycle to Canterbury, Reculver and Herne Bay. Think this is now closed for the season.
24 locals recommend
Kent Cycle Hire
Sea StreetCycle to Canterbury, Reculver and Herne Bay. Think this is now closed for the season.
Check the tides and head here for some kayaking or paddle-boarding!
15 locals recommend
Oyster Coast watersports
Check the tides and head here for some kayaking or paddle-boarding!
Whitstable Boat Trips
Supermarkets
Sainsbury's Local
44 - 48 High StIt is a post office but it is mainly a Co-op supermarket. (For some reason AirBnB doesn't recognize it as a Co-Op.) Closest supermarket to our home.
Post Office Ltd
134 Cromwell RdIt is a post office but it is mainly a Co-op supermarket. (For some reason AirBnB doesn't recognize it as a Co-Op.) Closest supermarket to our home.