Shops & Services
The Whitstable high street is usually buzzing, not only with coffee shops and restaurants, but also independent retail shops of all kinds. Whether it you've just arrived and still finding your way around, or looking for that unusual gift, you'll find everything you need for life on the Kentish coast. Support Local!
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Wine and dine
The name ‘Whitstable’ conjures up bracing sea air, top sea food restaurants and traditional shops. Whitstable has a great selection of places to eat with delicious menus to suit all tastes and all pockets. It is especially renowned for Whitstable Oysters and other seafood. Most restaurants also have vegan menus and cater for special diet requirements so that no one need miss out! Here are just three of our Members' favourite restaurants -
Samphire |
Birdies |
Whitstable Oyster Co. |
Samphire
A Kentish Bistro firmly established within the Whitstable restaurant scene. The style of food is simple with emphasis on great produce. They are proud to showcase the best seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, allotments and producers in their regularly changing menus. Samphire are celebrating this year as winners of 'Best Bistro in Kent' awarded by Kent Taste Awards.
Birdies
Set in the heart of Whitstable on Harbour Street with seating for 42 and outside, weather permitting. Birdies is one of Whitstable's oldest family run restaurants, since 1993 by Phil, Sue & Family. This has enabled Birdies to build a good rapport with local fishermen and boatmen, so brilliant fresh fish features on the menu alongside great French classics.
Whitstable Oyster Fishery Co.
The Royal Native Oyster Stores in Kent is a seafood restaurant offering some of the very best oysters, fish and crustacea. They have become world famous for offering the freshest fish that is simply cooked; they believe that the finest products speak for themselves. The restaurant is on the beach. A full a la carte menu is available from Monday to Sunday.
Stay the night, or longer
Whitstable has a wide range of places to stay from guest houses to fisherman's huts, luxury hotels to rural cottages, B&B and other types of accommodation. Whitstable offers a warm and friendly welcome wherever you choose to stay. Here are three recommended by our Members and their visitors -
Whitstable Cottages |
The Marine Hotel |
Hotel Continental |
The Whitstable Cottage Company
A small, local company offering quality holiday homes in Whitstable, Seasalter and Herne Bay, they also offer advice and information to help make your stay as enjoyable. Whether it is for a short weekend break, a family summer holiday or an off-peak mini break, perfect properties are offered for local families who want to put-up visiting friends.
The Marine Hotel Whitstable
Promising spectacular sea views and blissful relaxation, The Marine Hotel is a truly special setting for dinner and drinks or a luxurious weekend break. The stunning boutique bedrooms provide some of the finest accommodation in Whitstable and, with the beach almost literally on the doorstep, there’s no better base for a coastal Kent getaway.
Hotel Continental
The hotel is situated on the seafront 5mins from the centre of Whitstable right next to the start of the seafront promenade which runs along the coast. Downstairs is an airy open plan brasserie and fully licensed bar which overlooks the Thames Estuary towards the Isle of Sheppey and across to Essex.
