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Plate Thirty Eight, Sittingbourne

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Operator: Independent
38 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1NJ (View on Google Map)
07864 101424
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Large pub situated at the corner of Chalkwell and London Roads in Sittingbourne. The pub has a large garden and serves meals.

Closed as King's Head in June 2024 and re=opened with new image and new name in April 2026 as a cafe/restaurant with only keg beer on draught with no cask ale available.

Current planning application is in place 26/503271/FULL for demolition of existing toilet block and erection of a part single storey, part two storey side extension to accommodate a bistro/breakfast room, new toilet facilities, 3no. guest rooms, and manager's residential accommodation. Submitted 1/9/26 and if approved and implemented who knows what the venue will become.

**It is not known if one may order drinks only here with no need to purchase food. Any feedback on this appreciated please.***

Information for this venue is provided by the Swale Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
King's Head; Sweeney Todds
Local Authority
Swale District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
28/09/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
LS Mann Ltd
Pub ID
SWA/4454
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Thursday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Friday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Saturday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Sunday
9:00am ‑ 5:00pm
Monday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Thursday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Friday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Saturday
9:00am ‑ 4:00pm
Sunday
9:00am ‑ 5:00pm
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Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: 334, 347
Nearby Station (800m)
Sittingbourne

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