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The Old Neptune

Marine Terrace, Whitstable CT5 1EJ, England
01227 272 262
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Ranked #4 of 15 nightlife in Whitstable
Type: Bar/ Clubs
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Ashford, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have been to The Old Neptune a few times for lunch, and it has generally been OK. On this latest occasion, it was very disappointing. The Harvey's beer, which we both ordered, was "off", so we didn't get off to a good start. We were then given the menus, and it was only after we had made our decision,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We stopped in for a drink on a sunny evening as I'd read about the seating on the beach. We were served straightaway and got a seat on the beach while watching the sun go down. Pretty good as far as I'm concerned. Only slight negative was 50p charge paying by card.

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Whitstable, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Called in at the weekend after a fairly long walk. Love the fact that when you walk in the the floor is so wonky you quietly question in your head if you have had a drink already!! They sell a range of beers but always have Harvey's which I love. Ordered some chips and an enormous bowl of chips arrived... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

There were around 30 people in the bar, around ten of them were waiting to be served. We waited atleast fifteen minutes to be served despite the staff having made eye contact with us many times. It soon became very obvious to us that the bar staff were serving their friends and regulars rather than us who visited for the... More

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Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Top pub top atmosphere. Great local crowd with a superb juke-box.I called in with my wife on a Friday tea-time in March. Can't wait to go back next time we are in the town.

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Orleans, Vermont
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I sat in the old style pew bench that Peter O'Toole parked his O'Tuckus in! I enjoyed hot and cheesy fries with my room temp Best Bitters and had a ball. Great atmosphere, friendly and accommodating barmaid, lovely view right on the beach. Thumbs up for this Whitstable landmark!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

This is an old school pub that is bursting with local characters. Good beer and great atmosphere. But it gets busy in the summer so patience is a virtue my fellow travellers.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012 via mobile

We went to the Old Neptune on a few occasions on a recent stay, mainly for a drink although we did eat once. Staff were always pleasant. The beer garden area is right on the beach so it is lovely to have a drink there, early evening was great to watch the sun go down. Inside it is a local... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

Stopped here for a drink while touring Whitstable. Was nice to sit on the benches on the beach, but otherwise nothing out of the ordinary.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

I don't rate the Neptune. From my visits there, each time I encounter miserable staff that are in no rush to serve you (no matter how nice you try to be!), Plastic pots to drink from, poor selection of beers and a filthy section of beach to sit out on. Scowling regulars and tourists pretending to rough it, clutter up... More

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