The Whitstable Guidebook
Seafood
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StThe famous pink oyster bar.
The Lobster Shack
EAST QUAYSeafood with plenty of outdoor beach seating.
The Forge
1 Sea WallSeafood and fresh warm donuts on the beach.
Harbour Garden Cafe
Terrace restaurant right on the harbour.
The Royal Native Oyster Stores in Kent is a seafood restaurant offering some of the very best oysters, fish and seafood, world famous for offering the freshest fish that's simply cooked. The restaurant is on the beach and offers stunning views of the company's oyster grounds
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Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadThe Royal Native Oyster Stores in Kent is a seafood restaurant offering some of the very best oysters, fish and seafood, world famous for offering the freshest fish that's simply cooked. The restaurant is on the beach and offers stunning views of the company's oyster grounds
The Oyster shed
Harbour StreetOysters and seafood on the harbour
Whitstable Fish Market
Restaurants
Local favourite - serving Spanish small plates inspired by the culinary traditions of Spain's many regions
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Harbour Street Tapas
48 Harbour StLocal favourite - serving Spanish small plates inspired by the culinary traditions of Spain's many regions
Well established friendly and family-run French Bistro on Harbour Street in the heart of Whitstable
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Birdies restaurant
41 Harbour StWell established friendly and family-run French Bistro on Harbour Street in the heart of Whitstable
Independent, family-run Bistro in the heart of Whitstable, showcasing the best seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, allotments, fisherman and producers in Kent and the South East
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Samphire
4 High StIndependent, family-run Bistro in the heart of Whitstable, showcasing the best seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, allotments, fisherman and producers in Kent and the South East
Craft pizza using fresh, local ingredients, and homemade, hand-stretched dough
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Nomad Pizza Whitstable
76 High StCraft pizza using fresh, local ingredients, and homemade, hand-stretched dough
Castellum Pizzeria
27A Oxford StreetNewly opened pizzeria
Serves fresh authentic Thai food, both in a comfortable restaurant and to take away
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Thai Orchid Whitstable
82 Middle WallServes fresh authentic Thai food, both in a comfortable restaurant and to take away
RuLu’s deli kitchen wine
28 Harbour StreetNew deli and wine bar
Thirty Nine Whitstable
39 Oxford StreetMeat, meze & fish licensed restaurant in Whitstable, serving freshly cooked food with a Mediterranean influence in a relaxed atmosphere
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Jojos
2 Herne Bay RdMeat, meze & fish licensed restaurant in Whitstable, serving freshly cooked food with a Mediterranean influence in a relaxed atmosphere
Cafe scene
Sourdough bakery, coffee, Viennoiserie, and local produce.
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Grain & Hearth Bakery
52 Oxford StSourdough bakery, coffee, Viennoiserie, and local produce.
Independent & family-run restaurant and farm partnership in the heart of Whitstable, with great coffee and homemade cakes
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Farm & Harper
25 High StIndependent & family-run restaurant and farm partnership in the heart of Whitstable, with great coffee and homemade cakes
Blueprint Coffee
4 Oxford StGreat coffee and beautiful books
Gilberts of Whitstable
19 Oxford StCafe and deli food
Windy Corner Stores & Cafe
110 Nelson RdCute vintage cafe near the beach
Keith's coffee hut
3-4 Sea WallCoffee and food hut on the beach
The Beach Cafe
3 Beach WalkGreat little 'greasy spoon'
The Bubble Cafe
Beach WalkGreat little spot overlooking the beach
The Larder (Whitstable)
19 Harbour StreetNew deli and cafe with great produce
Pubs and bars
The pub on the beach! Watch the sunset while having a drink and bite to eat
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Old Neptune
Island WallThe pub on the beach! Watch the sunset while having a drink and bite to eat
Porto Wine Bar
61 Harbour StreetNew little wine bar
The Twelve Taps
102 High StCraft beer and gin bar on Whitstable High Street
Vibrant food menus including classic pub dishes with a modern twist, traditional Sunday roasts, plus The Whitstable Woodfire Pizza Oven set outside in sun-filled garden
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East Kent
72 Oxford StVibrant food menus including classic pub dishes with a modern twist, traditional Sunday roasts, plus The Whitstable Woodfire Pizza Oven set outside in sun-filled garden
Located just a hop, skip and a jump from the water’s edge in beautiful Whitstable, serving real ales, fine wines, and wholesome food
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Pearson's Arms Pub
Horsebridge RoadLocated just a hop, skip and a jump from the water’s edge in beautiful Whitstable, serving real ales, fine wines, and wholesome food
Amedea
3 Oxford StA half-Croatian cafe bar
Located a stone’s throw from the harbour and named after an old fishing boat, the Smack Inn captures all the spirit of the Whitstable seaside - even boasting a beach-inspired beer garden complete with colourful beach huts
Smack Inn
Middle WallLocated a stone’s throw from the harbour and named after an old fishing boat, the Smack Inn captures all the spirit of the Whitstable seaside - even boasting a beach-inspired beer garden complete with colourful beach huts
The Sea Farmer’s Dive Taproom
Sea WallTakeaway beer and oysters, on the beach
Royal Naval Reserve
28-30 High StInviting and homely pub on the High Street
The Duke Of Cumberland Bar
High StreetThe Peter Cushing
16-18 Oxford StreetWetherspoons
Ice cream and sweets
Gelateria Whitstable
17-20 Sea StreetHoney Kanes
23 Harbour StThe coolest retro sweetshop
Lottie's Sweet Creams
1 Horsebridge RdIce cream and sweets.
Bears Ice Cream Company Ravenscourt Park
81 Goldhawk RdShopping
Harbour Books
21 Harbour StLocal favourite and independent bookshop
Shop, showroom and interior design studio, stocking beautiful premium Scandinavian products
Scandinavian Touch UK
66 Oxford StShop, showroom and interior design studio, stocking beautiful premium Scandinavian products
Flory & Black
54 Harbour StA beautiful collection of unique and interesting homeware and gifts
Herberts Cycles
103-105 High StFamily-run bicycle shop.
Jane At Graham Greener
34 Harbour StBespoke florist & boutique on Whitstable's iconic Harbour Street
Just Shoes etc.
20 Harbour StSelling worldwide shoe brands, independently owned
An Aladdin's cave of gifts and homewares, decor, cards and toys
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George's Mini Market
15-17 High StAn Aladdin's cave of gifts and homewares, decor, cards and toys
Toys 'N' Trends
79 High StFun, local toy shop favourite
Stocking a delightful range of beautiful traditional wooden toys, gifts and books, for babies and children, with an emphasis on quality
Buttercup
16 Harbour StStocking a delightful range of beautiful traditional wooden toys, gifts and books, for babies and children, with an emphasis on quality
Local vintage homewares, Frenchic Paints, Redesign Prima Transfers Cole & Son wallpaper, furniture upcycled / restyled, and lampshades handmade in Whitstable
Brits Love Vintage Interiors
45 Oxford StLocal vintage homewares, Frenchic Paints, Redesign Prima Transfers Cole & Son wallpaper, furniture upcycled / restyled, and lampshades handmade in Whitstable
Ruskin Clothing - Whitstable
8 Harbour StA careful edit of ethically made men’s & womenswear
Valentines
21 Oxford StRetro/vintage furniture shop
Clothing & accessories that embrace a coastal & vintage lifestyle
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The Whiting Post
57 Harbour StClothing & accessories that embrace a coastal & vintage lifestyle
Far and Few
38 High StreetLovely clothing and lifestyle shop
Groceries and convenience stores
The Offy
5 High StOff licence with large range of beers, wines, spirits. Free local delivery available
Staines Farm Shop
61 High StBeautiful fresh fruit and vegetables
Hubbard's Wholesale Bakery
63 High StPopular independent family bakery
Sainsbury's Local
44 - 48 High StPost Office Ltd
134 Cromwell RdThe Cheese Box
60 Harbour StRuLu’s deli kitchen wine
28 Harbour Street