Whitstable Guide Book
Food scene
Here you are in Whitstable but you could so easily feel that you're in France when you choose to eat at Birdies. 2 minutes walk from the house. The menu is simple and delicious, everything is locally sourced, not only that it's affordable and open daily Tuesday to Sunday from 12-3pm and 6pm til approx last kitchen orders at around 8:30 -9pm even on a Sunday evening . Monday lunch it's not open. Don't miss eating here, it's relaxed and family friendly It's a minute from the house and you are advised to book
TEL: 01227 265337
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Birdies restaurant
41 Harbour StHere you are in Whitstable but you could so easily feel that you're in France when you choose to eat at Birdies. 2 minutes walk from the house. The menu is simple and delicious, everything is locally sourced, not only that it's affordable and open daily Tuesday to Sunday from 12-3pm and 6pm til approx last kitchen orders at around 8:30 -9pm even on a Sunday evening . Monday lunch it's not open. Don't miss eating here, it's relaxed and family friendly It's a minute from the house and you are advised to book
TEL: 01227 265337
You can't walk past Wheelers Oyster Parlour & Seafood Bar without looking in the window. The menu is small and changes seasonally and its all a delight. You can pre-order your seafood . Open Friday , Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm . It does not have a ' booze' licence so you can bring your own wine with no corkage or service charge or nip across the road to the 'OFFY' to pick up something special.
TEL: 01227 271133
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Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StYou can't walk past Wheelers Oyster Parlour & Seafood Bar without looking in the window. The menu is small and changes seasonally and its all a delight. You can pre-order your seafood . Open Friday , Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm . It does not have a ' booze' licence so you can bring your own wine with no corkage or service charge or nip across the road to the 'OFFY' to pick up something special.
TEL: 01227 271133
Less than a minute walk from the ‘Starlings’ the Harbour Street Tapas bar is full of fun and has a wide choice of small dishes with something for everyone. Very popular it is open Wednesday to Sunday 12:30-3pm and 5:30-9:30pm . You need to book TEL: 01227 273373
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Harbour Street Tapas
48 Harbour StLess than a minute walk from the ‘Starlings’ the Harbour Street Tapas bar is full of fun and has a wide choice of small dishes with something for everyone. Very popular it is open Wednesday to Sunday 12:30-3pm and 5:30-9:30pm . You need to book TEL: 01227 273373
Samphire starts early. It's a friendly buzzy venue with all day delicious British menu , brunch, lunch & dinner every day. Look on the website to get opening times and how to reserve. You now have to book a slot TEL: 01227 770075
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Samphire
4 High St Samphire starts early. It's a friendly buzzy venue with all day delicious British menu , brunch, lunch & dinner every day. Look on the website to get opening times and how to reserve. You now have to book a slot TEL: 01227 770075
Oysters harvested from the Estuary and local seafood , sit in this old Storehouse on the beach and enjoy the view, fun for all the family and less than 5 minutes walk from 'Starlings'.
Open every day, check on the website for opening hours :
TEL: 01227 276856
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Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadOysters harvested from the Estuary and local seafood , sit in this old Storehouse on the beach and enjoy the view, fun for all the family and less than 5 minutes walk from 'Starlings'.
Open every day, check on the website for opening hours :
TEL: 01227 276856
It's a struggle to stay away from JoJos , it doesn't look much from the outside but step in and it is full of style and fun for everyone, offering amazing choices of Greek influenced meze plates. Be careful how you order as the servings are big and delicious , it's better to come back for more . From 'Starlings' walk approx 25 mins past the Harbour and along the seafront towards Tankerton or by car 5 mins . Check on their website for more opening hours & info.
TEL: 01227 274591
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Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdIt's a struggle to stay away from JoJos , it doesn't look much from the outside but step in and it is full of style and fun for everyone, offering amazing choices of Greek influenced meze plates. Be careful how you order as the servings are big and delicious , it's better to come back for more . From 'Starlings' walk approx 25 mins past the Harbour and along the seafront towards Tankerton or by car 5 mins . Check on their website for more opening hours & info.
TEL: 01227 274591
Relax on the stylish Terrace maybe with a cocktail and enjoy the harbour , sometimes with live music. Burgers , seafood esp the steamed lobster, charcuterie , simple bread & olives or the best Fish & Chips (altho' a bit more pricey) Its a good place to be alfresco. TEL: 01227 271199
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Harbour Garden Cafe
Relax on the stylish Terrace maybe with a cocktail and enjoy the harbour , sometimes with live music. Burgers , seafood esp the steamed lobster, charcuterie , simple bread & olives or the best Fish & Chips (altho' a bit more pricey) Its a good place to be alfresco. TEL: 01227 271199
This is a busy thriving place to enjoy food inside or out on bench tables overlooking the harbour and estuary. excellent fish & chips or scampi with a beer or glass/ bottle of wine , its very casual. You need to walk round the back of the harbour , from 'Starlings' it takes about 10 mins.
TEL: 01227 771923
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The Lobster Shack
EAST QUAYThis is a busy thriving place to enjoy food inside or out on bench tables overlooking the harbour and estuary. excellent fish & chips or scampi with a beer or glass/ bottle of wine , its very casual. You need to walk round the back of the harbour , from 'Starlings' it takes about 10 mins.
TEL: 01227 771923
It's TakeAway time , As the crow flies The Forge is pretty much direct from 'Starlings' :) :) Post code CT51BX On the seafront you will see this oyster shack . Simple with no fuss , fish & chips, oysters, ice cream & doughnuts, beer and wine, sit on the beach and be happy.
Open 9am to 8pm everyday except
Wednesday & Saturday 9am to 5pm
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The Forge
1 Sea WallIt's TakeAway time , As the crow flies The Forge is pretty much direct from 'Starlings' :) :) Post code CT51BX On the seafront you will see this oyster shack . Simple with no fuss , fish & chips, oysters, ice cream & doughnuts, beer and wine, sit on the beach and be happy.
Open 9am to 8pm everyday except
Wednesday & Saturday 9am to 5pm
If you're looking for something a little quieter this restaurant is above the fish market and overlooks the working harbour. Less than 5 minutes from 'Starlings'. Check out the website for opening times , reservations and menu choices.
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Crab & Winkle
If you're looking for something a little quieter this restaurant is above the fish market and overlooks the working harbour. Less than 5 minutes from 'Starlings'. Check out the website for opening times , reservations and menu choices.
With a 1* Michelin rosette , placed in the top UK 50 gastro pubs , you can enjoy the bar or sit in the garden with a drink... To make a reservation you've got to be organised well in advance or very lucky on the off chance. The food is fabulous and worth while waiting for and not scarily overpriced. From 'Starlings ' by car it takes under 10 minutes but if you prefer to build up an appetite and walk along the beach it is 2.7 miles and takes about 50 minutes . Check out the website for all the details.
TEL: 01227 273370
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Sportsman
Faversham RoadWith a 1* Michelin rosette , placed in the top UK 50 gastro pubs , you can enjoy the bar or sit in the garden with a drink... To make a reservation you've got to be organised well in advance or very lucky on the off chance. The food is fabulous and worth while waiting for and not scarily overpriced. From 'Starlings ' by car it takes under 10 minutes but if you prefer to build up an appetite and walk along the beach it is 2.7 miles and takes about 50 minutes . Check out the website for all the details.
TEL: 01227 273370
Fresh bread, sourdough, sticky buns, cakes & more. You will find it at 63 The High Street .
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Hubbard's Wholesale Bakery
63 High StFresh bread, sourdough, sticky buns, cakes & more. You will find it at 63 The High Street .
Great location and a good night out gastropub with regular live music just off the beach and 2 minutes from 'Starlings' .
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Pearson's Arms Pub
Horsebridge RoadGreat location and a good night out gastropub with regular live music just off the beach and 2 minutes from 'Starlings' .
coffee and best brunch choice at good prices . open everyday
8:30 - 4pm 2 minutes walk from 'Starlings'
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Marina Harbour Street
4-5 Harbour Stcoffee and best brunch choice at good prices . open everyday
8:30 - 4pm 2 minutes walk from 'Starlings'
Tiny shop with big British cheese and lots of choice.
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The Cheese Box
60 Harbour StTiny shop with big British cheese and lots of choice.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Whitstable
1-3 High St2 minute walk to 'Starlings' easy & reliable
Zizzi Whitstable
Sea Street3 minute walk from 'Starlings'
Pizza Express
4 Best Ln1 minute walk from 'Starlings'
Lottie's Sweet Creams
1 Horsebridge Rd2 minutes walk from 'Starlings'
2 minute walk to the harbour . Best Fish & Chips
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Whitstable Fish Market
2 minute walk to the harbour . Best Fish & Chips
Alan R Long Butchers
19 High St2 minutes walk from 'Starlings' They have lovely local eggs too.
another 2 minutes up the High street. Not the cheapest in town but certainly the best!
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Staines Farm Shop
61 High Stanother 2 minutes up the High street. Not the cheapest in town but certainly the best!
Sightseeing
3 minutes from 'Starlings'. Hire a bike and explore some wonderful scenery, cycle along the coast to Herne Bay and further or inland to Canterbury. Book online www.kentcyclehire.com
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Kent Cycle Hire
Sea Street3 minutes from 'Starlings'. Hire a bike and explore some wonderful scenery, cycle along the coast to Herne Bay and further or inland to Canterbury. Book online www.kentcyclehire.com
Greta is an historic Thames sailing barge , the oldest active Dunkirk little ship. This makes a lovely day out, sailing from Whitstable Harbour. For more information online www.greta1892.co.uk
Greta Thames Sailing Barge
15 Harbour StreetGreta is an historic Thames sailing barge , the oldest active Dunkirk little ship. This makes a lovely day out, sailing from Whitstable Harbour. For more information online www.greta1892.co.uk
watersport fun as well as courses for paddleboard, power boat and RYA sailing for adults. Look online www.oystercoastwatersports.co.uk
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Oyster Coast watersports
watersport fun as well as courses for paddleboard, power boat and RYA sailing for adults. Look online www.oystercoastwatersports.co.uk
take the No 4 bus from the bottom of the road to Canterbury or maybe cycle the Crab & Winkle Way to visit the stunning architecture and history.
www.canterbury-cathedral.org
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The Precinctstake the No 4 bus from the bottom of the road to Canterbury or maybe cycle the Crab & Winkle Way to visit the stunning architecture and history.
www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Nature trail, maze and acres of Edwardian Terraced gardens.
nearby to Faversham it makes a A lovely day out for all the family
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Mount Ephraim Gardens
Staple StreetNature trail, maze and acres of Edwardian Terraced gardens.
nearby to Faversham it makes a A lovely day out for all the family
lovely peaceful walking in a beautiful nature reserve near
HerneBay
CT67AB
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Reserva Natural Nacional de Blean Woods
163 Margate Rdlovely peaceful walking in a beautiful nature reserve near
HerneBay
CT67AB
Find out lots of interesting facts about local history .
From 'Starlings' under 10 mins walk along the High Street.
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Whitstable Community Museum and Gallery
5A Oxford StFind out lots of interesting facts about local history .
From 'Starlings' under 10 mins walk along the High Street.
Neighbourhoods
Enjoy the Castle gardens , play area and Orangery Tea rooms. A short walk from the harbour .
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Whitstable Castle
Enjoy the Castle gardens , play area and Orangery Tea rooms. A short walk from the harbour .
sports
Boasting 5 hard courts just a stones throw away from Whitstable Beach, West Beach Tennis is the ideal location to learn a new sport, play for leisure or practice your skills.
Other on site facilities include WC’s and changing rooms and ‘The Hut’; serving light snacks and hot/cold beverages all day. Tennis equipment can also be hired from here.
Run and maintained by LTA qualified coach Ben Wilson and his team the courts offer many fun and exciting opportunities for all the family.
A variety of sessions catering for all abilities and ages is available throughout the year with extra camps for kids being added during seasonal periods and all the school holidays.
Tiny Tots (ages 2-5)
Saturday 9-9.30am
Reds (ages 5-8)
Saturday 9.30-10.30am
Oranges (ages 8+)
Saturday 10.30-11.30am
Adults
Beginners Saturday 9.30-10.30
Intermediate 10.30-11.30
Private lessons
One on one lessons available from ages 3+. Whether you are looking to learn something new, progress your existing skills or simply want a hitting partner!
Group discounts available
Court hire
The courts are also available for general hire at an hourly rate.
For all enquiries and bookings please contact Ben Wilson
benwilsontennis@gmail.com or call 07912482607
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West Beach Tennis
92 Island Wall
Boasting 5 hard courts just a stones throw away from Whitstable Beach, West Beach Tennis is the ideal location to learn a new sport, play for leisure or practice your skills.
Other on site facilities include WC’s and changing rooms and ‘The Hut’; serving light snacks and hot/cold beverages all day. Tennis equipment can also be hired from here.
Run and maintained by LTA qualified coach Ben Wilson and his team the courts offer many fun and exciting opportunities for all the family.
A variety of sessions catering for all abilities and ages is available throughout the year with extra camps for kids being added during seasonal periods and all the school holidays.
Tiny Tots (ages 2-5)
Saturday 9-9.30am
Reds (ages 5-8)
Saturday 9.30-10.30am
Oranges (ages 8+)
Saturday 10.30-11.30am
Adults
Beginners Saturday 9.30-10.30
Intermediate 10.30-11.30
Private lessons
One on one lessons available from ages 3+. Whether you are looking to learn something new, progress your existing skills or simply want a hitting partner!
Group discounts available
Court hire
The courts are also available for general hire at an hourly rate.
For all enquiries and bookings please contact Ben Wilson
benwilsontennis@gmail.com or call 07912482607
relaxation & treats
offering a wide range of holistic spa therapies.
110 High Street , Whitstable CT51AZ
www.purebythesea.co.uk
tel: 01227772176
Pure Indulgence By The Sea
110 High Stoffering a wide range of holistic spa therapies.
110 High Street , Whitstable CT51AZ
www.purebythesea.co.uk
tel: 01227772176