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Handsome Sam, Whitstable

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Operator: Independent
3 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, CT5 4HJ (View on Google Map)
07947 984991
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Micropub just outside the town centre in a former shop. Named after the founder's cat which died exactly four years before the pub's opening date of 4th November 2014. The high-ceilinged room retains its original beams. High tables, bench seats and stools provide the seating, There is a cat motif throughout the pub, and the walls are adorned with murals by the local Catman artist. There is a temperature-controlled cellar room, from which beers and cider are dispensed by gravity. Rotating selection of real ales mainly from Kent but guest beers from other areas also. The draught cider is from Biddenden. Cosy and welcoming pub with a village atmosphere in a town environment. Simple snacks are available. Sister pub to The Brickfield Micropub Swalecliffe. Check Facebook 'The Handsome Sam Micropub - Whitstable' for news of the pub quiz, and televising of major sporting events.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
11/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAN/4563
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George TasteMatch Prediction

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Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George
Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times.
Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George
Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Handsome Sam, Whitstable.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Long Man - Long Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Long Man - Long Blonde
Long Man - Long Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Long Man - Long Blonde
Long Man - Long Blonde

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Handsome Sam, Whitstable.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kent - The New Black TasteMatch Prediction

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Kent - The New Black
Kent - The New Black Black Ales • 4.8% Spotted once.
Kent - The New Black
Kent - The New Black

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Handsome Sam, Whitstable.

ABV 4.8%
Style Black Ales
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bexley (varies) , Tonbridge (varies) , Wantsum (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Strong IPA.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
For special events
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Water and dog snacks provided
Events Events
Games Games
board games and cards are available
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Biddenden and varies
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 400 (Triangle), 401, 5; Stagecoach/Regent: 638
400 changes number to 600 to Herne Bay
Nearby Station (650m)
Whitstable

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