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White Swan, Broadstairs


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Operator: Independent
17 Reading Street, Broadstairs, CT10 3AZ (View on Google Map)

This superb pub is situated on the far outskirts of Broadstairs, close to Joss Bay and North Foreland golf course. The present building dates from 1913, although the hostelry dates back to 1704. There is a very fine large external wall sign reminding of the pub's Tomson & Wotton Brewery past. The ales, which change on a continual basis, come from all around the country and include local brews. To the rear of the house is a garden where children are welcome. Children under 12 are not generally allowed in the bars, except on special occasions. It has a separate saloon and public bar; and in keeping with times past when pubs charged different prices between the public bar and 'better' rooms the White Swan is now believed to be the only pub in the whole of UK that keeps up this tradition, with a 4p difference between the public and saloon bars. Long may this continue!

Information for this venue is provided by the Thanet Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Thanet District
Last updated
22/08/2024
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
THA/103
Asset of Community Value

Try Also entry. In the same family since 1969, there were changes made in 1970 so it is now 40 years unchanged. The public bar on the left was a public bar and a games room. There is an etched 'Public Bar' on the door, 'The White Swan' window and one with an etched panel of a swan. It has a distinctive counter from 1970, 1970 bar back of ply panels and shelves, and panelling around the walls, some full height. On the right the lounge was a smoke room and tiny off sales. It has a pine counter and bar back of 1970, 'Private Bar' on a door and good 'The White swan etched front window. On the right another 1970s Whitbread Bar and bar back (?). The room is almost split into two by seating with glazed screen on the top. This may be the last pub in Britain still maintaining the tradition of different prices for beers and lagers in the bar and lounge - a pint costing ÂŁ3.00 in the lounge only costs ÂŁ2.96 in the bar! All other drinks prices are the same in both bars!

Try Also entry. In the same family since 1969, there were changes made in 1970 so it is now 40 years unchanged. The public bar on the left was a public bar and a games room. There is an etched 'Public Bar' on the door, 'The White Swan' window and one with an etched panel of a swan. It has a distinctive counter from 1970, 1970 bar back of ply panels and shelves, and panelling around the walls, some full height. On the right the lounge was a smoke room and tiny off sales. It has a pine counter and bar back of 1970, 'Private Bar' on a door and good 'The White swan etched front window. On the right another 1970s Whitbread Bar and bar back (?). The room is almost split into two by seating with glazed screen on the top. This may be the last pub in Britain still maintaining the tradition of different prices for beers and lagers in the bar and lounge - a pint costing ÂŁ3.00 in the lounge only costs ÂŁ2.96 in the bar! All other drinks prices are the same in both bars!

General information about historic pub interiors
Tuesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
12:30pm - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
12:30pm - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
All meals by Reading Street Burgers
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Can be accessed only via the gate down Astor Road at the side of the pub. There is a bell to ring for service.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Must be kept on a lead at all times
Games Games
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach East Kent: 8A (Early Evenings)
Closest station (1550m)
Broadstairs

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