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The Handsome Sam, Whitstable

Pub added by aleand hearty
3 Canterbury Road
Whitstable
CT5 4HJ
Phone: 07931662081
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E TA left this review about The Handsome Sam

An excellent micro, the second venue of what was intended to be a pub crawl but where we ended up staying in an attempt to go through the whole menu. The pub is well described by others below, and our interaction with the landlord was also in keeping. Other customers were convivial and the atmosphere was wholly agreeable. The ales we sampled were Iron Pier Bitter and Springtime IPA, May Place Pale Ale, Wantsum Fortitude and Golgotha Stout (the latter in bottles,though), and Kent Brewery Prohibition. All were in superb condition, so this was time well invested. I shall definitely be back for another swift gallon in the future.

On 28th July 2022 - rating: 9
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Handsome Sam

Micro-pub located at the far end of the main shopping street just beyond the railway bridge. Usual sort of arrangement inside, although the suspended Snowman is a bit different and two of the four tables are really single-sided pews. There is a very compact counter in one corner, but the real ales are served on gravity from a cool room in the other corner, together with a selection of ciders. I went for the Rother Valley Hot & Bothered (£3.40, and the remaining selection was Old Hector from Four Candles, Boadicea from Rother Valley and Sharp's Sea Fury.

On 8th September 2018 - rating: 8
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. Wittenden left this review about The Handsome Sam

A double fronted micropub by the railway overbridge as one comes into Whitstable. A shop conversion,light and airy.Eclectic range of furnishings, including those auctioneer's rostrums as seen at the Butchers Arms in Herne. The beer (Kent Pale Ale in my case) is served from some kind of temperature controlled tent affair. A friendly and informative guv'nor interacting with a clientele of a certain age on my visit on a June Sunday afternoon.
Much appreciated.

On 14th July 2018 - no rating submitted
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Aqualung .
Whitstable, 0.53 miles, 10 min walk (show)
Chestfield & Swalecliffe, 2.09 miles, 40 min walk (show)
Herne Bay, 4.48 miles, 1 hr 26 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Handsome Sam, Whitstable
28th Jul 2022, 08:19
Review submitted by E TA
 
16th Sep 2018, 09:11
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Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • CAMRA Discount : No - £3.00 a pint beer & cider weekday lunch to all - last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Car Park : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 26 May 2015 by Alan Hurdle
  • Darts : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 26 May 2015 by Alan Hurdle
  • Function Room : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Hot Food : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Karaoke : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Live Music : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Live TV Sports : No - Six Nations Rugby - last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Micropub : Yes last updated 17 March 2015 by David McNally
  • Pinball : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Pool Table : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Real Ale : Yes - Up to 4 Guest Beers - last updated 17 March 2016 by Aqualung .
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 26 May 2015 by Alan Hurdle
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 26 May 2015 by Alan Hurdle
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