FANCY a pint on a beach that looks like Miami but is in the UK? You’re describing the Old Neptune.
The boozer is found right on Whitstable Beach and is known as by the locals.
The pub has been described as an “intimate Victorian inn with period decor”; that offers “pub-grub, plus live music”;.
Visitors often say The Neptune gives the impression of being abroad, especially when the sun shines during the and you get to look out to sea in the beer garden.
One visitor wrote on : “We watched the sunset and it felt like we were awayabroad!”;
Another added: “Nothing better than a pint, or two, taking in the sea air.”;
It’s not just the pub that makes visitors feel like they’re abroad, Whitstable has even been described as being like being .
Charlotte Gray, 46, who recently sold her home in Bromley, south east , said: Whitstable is perfect as it has tons of character and loads of .
“Miami isn’t my cup of tea... Miami is perfect for sunny outdoors, American-style breaks, but other than that it’s not for me.”;
The Old Neptune is believed to have started out as a boatyard workshop, but it was washed away by storms.
Built in 1853 was its replacement, the Old Neptune house.
After again being affected by storms, it was completely destroyed. It was rebuilt in 1897, made from timber reclaimed from the original building.
The pub’s website says: “The building has warped and twisted over the years owing to its old wooden foundations, however the timber structure seems to accommodate this movement as can be seen in the window frames, the sloping floor and the counter top.”;
Now, the pub offers local ales, continental lagers, and has an extensive list.
On the especially sunny days during the summer months, the pub does a beach barbecue.
It serves burgers and hotdogs directly from the beach. You can also get pub classics like fish and chips, or pie and mash.
There’s also live music every week, most with performances from local artists.
Relaxing on the beach isn’t all you can do in Whitstable, other activities you can do include crabbing at the harbour.
There’s also the museum and castle to explore.
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