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Submitted on Monday, 9th October 2023
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The Royal Naval Reserve, Whitstable
Whitstable
CT5 1BQ
Served areas
Reviews of The Royal Naval Reserve (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about The Royal Naval Reserve
A traditional high street pub laid out as Roger describes below. Only one ale on, Masterbrew, which was in excellent condition, but I’d set my heart on a pint of mild so this was disappointing. The staff were welcoming, there was a good atmosphere and I’d be delighted to come back again and include in a crawl.
On 4th October 2022
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3516 recommendations about 3480 pubs]
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Roger Button left this review about The Royal Naval Reserve
It sounds more like a forces club than a pub but a pub it certainly is. The name is derived from the Navy's reserve forces, in particular the Sea Cadet Corps who first formed in Whitstable in the 1850's and were incorporated into the Royal Navy in 1910. Situated in the middle of high street, the pub is popular with shoppers and tourists alike and can get very busy. The interior is quite dim and intimate with low ceilings and plenty of brasses, collectables, cigarette cards, old prints and photos, mainly as one would expect, of a nautical theme. The layout of the pub makes the bar a bit awkward to get to when busy but the Shepherd Neame range of beers are of a good quality and they also have mild on tap, a rarity in SN pubs. To the rear, beyond the outside toilet, is a cosy beer garden set among the evergreens where you can usually blag a table even on the busiest days. The upstairs seafood restaurant has a very good reputation although I have not personally tried it. An essential stop for anyone visiting the many pubs in the area and one day I will definitely try the restaurant.
On 4th August 2006
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1239 recommendations about 1233 pubs]
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Chestfield & Swalecliffe, 2.18 miles, 42 min walk (show)
Herne Bay, 4.57 miles, 1 hr 28 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Car Park : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Child Friendly : Yes - Over 12s only - thank you! - last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Darts : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Function Room : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Karaoke : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Live Music : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Quiz Night : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 August 2006 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
- WiFi : No last updated 13 July 2022 by E TA
