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Royal Naval Reserve, Whitstable

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28-30 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ (View on Google Map)
(01227) 531745
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Conveniently situated in the town centre close to the beach and shops, the pub was built in 1760 and became an alehouse a century later. The original name, the Rose, changed in 1876. There is a garden and patio at the rear. Friday night entertainment could be a DJ, disco or singalong. The three Shepherd Neame beers usually include one monthly special from the microbrewery. The pub has been recently refurbished by Shepherd Neame without losing its historic character. reopened with different phone number and hours, closing times may vary if trade is quiet.

Historic Interest

Oldest pub in the High Street

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
29/08/2025
Last surveyed
15/11/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
CAN/4317
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Session Bitter • 3.7%
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

This beer is served regularly at Royal Naval Reserve, Whitstable.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 7pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
On the mezzanine floor
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 400 (Triangle), 401, 5; Stagecoach/Regent: 638
400 changes number to 600 to Herne Bay
Nearby Station (700m)
Whitstable

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