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Situated right in the centre of Whitstable, at the intersection of the town’s High Street and Harbour Street, The Duke of Cumberland is an historic pub with eight individually-designed bedrooms. The rooms, up a steep flight of stairs, are all in keeping with their seaside surroundings with traditional coastal charm and contemporary finishes. There are bold wallpapers, nautical prints and reclaimed wood, alongside other details such as stylish mirrors and light fittings. Rooms have Roberts radios, coffee machines and complementary bottles of Whitstable Bay beer – very apt. Beds are extremely comfortable and a number of the rooms can be set up with additional beds for families, while bathrooms are large and modern with Kentish bath products. The rooms are all named after different historic oyster fishing vessels built in Whitstable.
Whitstable has a reputation as a foodie hotspot and The Duke of Cumberland lives up to this. The light and airy eating area is decorated with traditional willow lobster pots and the menu is more that of a seafood restaurant than typical pub. Choose from the ‘mussels bar’ or crab dishes such as arancini or pasta. There are plenty of other options too, including curries, grilled meats and salads. Next to the restaurant, the bar serves up local Shepherd Neame beers, wines (including several Kentish options) as well as a selection of seaside cocktails. On a summer’s day, the beer garden and outdoor bar are the place to be. Breakfasts are very good too with the menu covering all tastes.
Just a few minutes’ walk from the sea, the pub is ideal for a weekend on the north Kent coast, whether browsing the town’s many boutique shops and galleries, enjoying seaside walks or visiting the wider area including nearby Canterbury.
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