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    The Royal

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    #38 of 88 Restaurants in Whitstable
    ££ - £££, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    64 Marine Parade | Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2BB, England
    +44 1227 272008
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    Open Now:11:00 - 23:00
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    4.0 261 reviews
    #38 of 88 Restaurants in Whitstable, United Kingdom
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2016 Winner
    RATINGS
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Fabulous Sunday roast.Food was fantastic and service was outstanding for a pub restaurant.
    Special Occasion Dining, View, Groups, Bar Scene
    Great pub foodNice pub and good food

    Location and contact

    64 Marine Parade Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2BB England
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    +44 1227 272008

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    PRICE RANGE
    US$10 - US$23
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
    CUISINES
    Gastropub
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Long over due

    A Steak 🥩 Treat For Mum, was what Mum asked me for this morning. So thinking outside of the box & loving the location with sea views, The Royal was on my rota to jobs that needed doing today. So off we went..... Easy parking...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    1  Thank 888janisg
    Reviewed 16 January 2019
    Evening meal

    Called in for an evening meal. Nice surrounds, pleasant staff and excellent food. Nice selection of beers, and dineing room seperate from main bar, which was to me at least, a bonus

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank bishopofsidcup
    Reviewed 17 December 2018 via mobile
    Friendly pub

    Always a pleasure to eat and drink at the royal. Friendly atmosphere especially welcoming dogs. Great selection of food and accommodating guests with special diets

    Date of visit: December 2018
    1  Thank Joanne S
    Reviewed 9 December 2018 via mobile
    Family of 16- excellent service and food

    We made a large booking for today, the service, atmosphere and food was perfect, we couldn’t have asked for more. Everyone went home happy, full and looking forward to visiting again. We had the roast dinner, burgers, fish and children’s meal all were very much...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank star0709
    Reviewed 1 December 2018 via mobile
    Can’t wait to try a quiz!!

    We recently went as a large party of 7! The food was excellent - elevated pub food that was well executed. One of the starters was missing but the kept apologising and got it out quickly. The menu was extensive and the kids menu had...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Jade13V
    Reviewed 28 November 2018
    Good food, good service

    Have drunk at the Royal as love the local beer/pale ale but never eaten. So this was the first time & wont be the last. Used a Birthday club voucher from Shepherd Neame. The food was of a good standard & arrived in good time....More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Skydive_10
    Reviewed 20 November 2018
    Excellent Sunday Lunch

    Used to live nearby this pub and what an improvement! Was back visiting the area and saw it had been renovated so went in for Sunday lunch. Great food and friendly service all complimented the beautiful sunset that the clear day allowed me to see...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Anna T
    Reviewed 18 November 2018 via mobile
    Sunday Lunch

    Fabulous Sunday roast. The best in Whitstable. Lovely friendly staff. Great wine choices. Clean warm and comfortable. Thank you Tom and all your team.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank YvonneT432
    Reviewed 17 November 2018
    Yummy dinner

    Went there with a group of friends. I had the game pudding that was out of this world fabulous!! On a previous visit has the sausages and mash which was also enjoyable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nice selection of gin and tonics.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank sharlo61
    Reviewed 12 November 2018
    Sunday lunch

    A last minute decision to have Sunday lunch at The Royal which proved an excellent choice. Service is great, Tom thank you, so refreshing to be served by someone who is professional, friendly & efficient. Atmosphere relaxed & cheerful, Lunch was generous & pud yummy....More

    Date of visit: November 2018
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    barbarawalker
    14 April 2017|
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    Response from Christine S | Reviewed this property |
    They have roast Beef,lamb and 1/2 chicken.. There Is parking on road can be difficult at busy times. Heard the sea food is good.
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    Stuart W
    22 September 2016|
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    Response from Tony809 | Reviewed this property |
    Plenty of parking around on the roads and sea front but you may have to walk a distance , depends on the season and whether it's weekends or not. During the week it fine
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    Brenda C
    22 February 2015|
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    Response from Christopher S | Property representative |
    Yes. There is a choice of beef, pork, lamb, or.chicken. There are other specials and fish specials as well. These are l start at 8.95 and there is no extra charge for mothers day. I would book now as we are almost full.
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