Best & Cool Bars in Whitstable

"The foremost English Medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer chose this city as the subject of his most famous work, the Canterbury Tales, about a group of pilgrims travelling through Kent to the tomb of Thomas Becket. The Canterbury Tales attraction has a sequence of animatronic tableaux bringing the sights, sounds and smells of 14th-century Kent and Canterbury back to life. Complemented by an audio-guide, the scenes recount five of Chaucer’s tales, dealing with topics like love, courtship, intrigue, infidelity and death, all told with Chaucer’s fabled sense of mischief."

"This ambitious, overpriced three-dimensional interpretation of Chaucer’s classic tales using jerky animatronics and audioguides is certainly entertaining, but could never do full justice to the original work."

"A self-proclaimed rock and roll pub, it has a quaint courtyard and a jukebox with some of the best rock ‘n’ roll, punk and metal songs out there. Despite looking a little scary, the atmosphere is actually really friendly. It’s also open a bit later than some other nearby establishments – although the garden may close earlier."

"The Lady Luck is a vibrant pub located in Canterbury’s High Street, just a short walk from the Westgate Tower. Well-known for its bustling music nights, The Lady Luck also has a reputation for its delicious vegan takes on classic pub dishes. Click here to visit The Lady Luck’s website"

"When the sun decides to show its face then there’s nothing nicer than enjoying a nice cold, refreshing drink in one of Canterbury best beer gardens. This sports bar is popular during sporting events and comes equipt with a pool table if you need a break from the sun. The Old City Bar is a super popular spot to head during the summer months of the year."

"Do you like pubs where you can play ping pong in a heated garden?. Then you must visit the Old City pub!. Not only do they have a big beer garden for customers to enjoy, they also have a ping pong table and heaters to keep you warm whilst playing in the winter."

"Côte Brasserie serve breakfast and brunch from 8am until 12 noon on a Monday to Friday and then 9am to 1pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include a breakfast set menu that involves any cooked breakfast with fresh orange juice or cloudy apple juice and a hot drink of your choice. Options include a full English breakfast, Crepe Complete (pancakes, bacon and comte cheese), Eggs Florentine, Eggs Royal and Eggs Avocado."

"07/05/2021: Went yesterday with the family for dinner, got a table outside as per Covid restrictions. Our waiter welcomed us, gave us the menu and described the monthly special. When we ordered, I wanted one of the burger without one ingredient as I didn’t like it."

"Take a short stroll from Canterbury Cathedral or Burgate and you’ll stumble across the Old Buttermarket, a traditional pub packed full of character. With what the establishment describes as an ‘eclectic range of real ales and quality pub food’, the Old Buttermarket is all about ensuring that everyone has a great experience as soon as they walk through the doors. Famous for its network of secret tunnels hidden deep underground, designed to help monks escape from the cathedral, the Old Buttermarket has everything you need for a quality chilled afternoon."

"We couldn’t do a list of the best fish and chips in Canterbury and not throw in a conventional pub now, could we?. Tucked away down the cobblestone streets of this stunning town, The Old Buttermarket is a staple for students looking to fish and chips in Canterbury. You’d love their big portions and crispy, battered Cod!"

"Member of the iconic fleet dating back to 1873, Nicholson's offers timeless British pub hospitality. A fine stock of smooth and silky cask ales are pulled at the bar, while homely British classics are served in the dining room. A carefully chosen wine…"

"Set in the beautiful Mote Park, surrounded by glorious countryside, The Romney restaurant and bistro is just two miles from nearby Bearsted, in Maidstone, K ..."

"The Townhouse Hotel was originally built in 1802 and still has many original features. Situated in the centre of Maidstone, this hotel is within a 10-minute ..."

"After the gardens, head straight over to the well preserved medieval gatehouse that stands at the entrance to Canterbury’s high street. This epic tower dates back to the 14th century and is the largest surviving city gate in all of England. This impressive gatehouse is actually a replacement from the original Roman wall that circled the city around the year 300 AD."

"Westgate Towers seen from Westgate Gardens See my photos from Canterbury. Westgate Towers in England’s largest surviving medieval gateway. These gates were once used to control the flow of visitors in and out of walled city centers, and Westgate was once accessible only via drawbridge from outside of Canterbury."

"The city’s only remaining medieval gateway (1380) houses a museum that focuses on the building’s use as a prison. The views from the top are pretty good, but if you don’t go inside, you can always entertain..."

"Historically significant, the Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr was founded sometime during the 12th Century to provide overnight accommodation to pilgrims travelling to the shrine of St Thomas Beckett. Today, guided tours are provided of the building. The tour includes visiting:"

"A ‘place of hospitality’ for pilgrims, soldiers and the elderly since 1180, Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is the last of many such buildings still open to the public. It’s worth a visit for the..."