where to eat & drink

Tudor Tea Rooms: 29 Harbour Street, 01227 273 167, www.tudortearooms.co.uk

Traditional English tea rooms serving excellent breakfasts and lunches, as well as

cream teas and homemade cakes. Also serves a good fish and chips.

Wheelers Oyster Bar: 8 High Street, 01227 273 311

The much acclaimed seafood and fish restaurant. The setting is an intimate Victorian parlour so booking is necessary.

ZIZZI: The Horsebridge, Sea Street, 01227 274 152

This is an upmarket pizza place great for all ages.

Crab & Winkle Seafood: The Harbour, 0845 257 1587, www.crab-winkle.co.uk

An award winning restaurant with lovely views over the harbour and fish market. A great selection of fish and meat dishes.

The Pearson's Arms: The Horsebridge, Sea Wall, 01227 272005

Known for the quality of its seafood, the restaurant also caters for meat eaters and has a good wine list. A relaxed atmosphere overlooking the sea.

Royal Native Oyster Stores: The Horsebridge, Sea Wall, 01227 276 856

An acclaimed fish restaurant offering fine dining and an extensive wine list with a great position on the beach. Alfresco dining in summer but need to book.

Sea View Cafe: Marine Crescent, Tankerton Slopes, 01227 263 839

Great cafe with lovely views of the sea. Good choice of cooked breakfasts/lunches.

Shangri-la: 102 High Street, 01227 265 800

This is a great Thai restaurant to suit all pockets.

The Sportsman: Faversham Road, Seasalter, 01227 273 370

www.thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk. The Michelin star gastropub style restaurant is a short drive away but well worth the effort. Advance booking is essential.

TAPAS Williams & Brown: 48 Harbour Street, 01227 273 373

This small quaint restaurant serves lovely tapas food to suit all pockets.

The Old Neptune: Marine Terrace, 01227 272 262, www.neppy.co.uk

Situated on the beach with seating outside and serving food daily, a great place to watch the sunset and listen to live music at weekends.

The Duke of Cumberland: High Street, 01227 280617

In the centre of town, serves good food, provides outdoor sitting and live music.

Whitstable Brewery Bar: East Quay, Whitstable Harbour, 01227 772157

A beach bar with great views serving locally produced beers, live music, and club nights.

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