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Ship, Herne Bay

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Operator: Independent
17 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5HT (View on Google Map)
(01227) 366636
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The 18th century Ship Inn (the town's oldest pub) reputedly a 14th century building, is located on Herne Bay seafront, overlooking the promenade and beach, with great sea views. Plenty of comfortable seating inside, and an outside deck area for the warmer months. Re-opened 14th April 2023. Freehold purchased by Shepherd Neame in November 2023.

Any updates on cask ales on offer and other facilities with the new operators would be appreciated.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
12/10/2024
Last surveyed
14/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
CAN/4264
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 5:30pm
Friday
Noon - 5:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 5:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted twice.
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Ship, Herne Bay.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Usually Saturday
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome up till 6pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
At non-food times
Events Events
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 600/400 (Triangle), 601, 602, 36
600 changes number to 400 to Whitstable
Closest station (1400m)
Herne Bay

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