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Welcome

 

Welcome

Welcome to our website!

Here you can find information on the bar and restaurant, up coming live music events and B&B accommodation at The Duke of Cumberland, Whitstable......

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Bar

 

The Duke of Cumberland is a big, friendly pub, right in the heart of Whitstable, a few seconds from the beach.

 A Grade II listed building, there has been an inn on this site for more than 300 years.  Known as the Noah’s Ark until 1747, Landlord Robert Chandler renamed it Duke William in honour of the Duke of Cumberland who, a year earlier, hadcrushed the Scottish rebellion at Culloden.

In 1748 it became The Duke of Cumberland and was used as the headquarters for the oyster and dredger men.  Fire swept through the building in 1866 and it was rebuilt in 1878 before being bought by Shepherd Neame.

Today we're a restaurant, hotel and bar offering great ales, tasty food, quality live music and good company.  

Our simple, delicious bar menu is served Monday to Saturday from midday til 3pm.

    

 

 

Opening Hours

MONDAY               11.00 - 22.00

TUES to THURS     11.00 - 23.30

FRI & SAT              11.00 - 00.30
SUNDAY                12.00 - 20.30

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Rooms

Situated at the top of the town, next to Harbour Street and seconds  from the beach, we have 8 rooms available in our hotel for single or   multiple nights stay.  All rooms are en-suite with LCD TV, tea and        coffee making and free WI-FI.  Single night bookings welcome.                                Your tariff includes a great breakfast.

Small Double         £70  SHOWER and DOUBLE BED

Standard Double   £80  SHOWER and DOUBLE BED

Large Double         £90  SHOWER/BATH and KING SIZE BED

Twin                      £90  SHOWER and TWO SINGLE BEDS

Single                    £60  SHOWER and SINGLE BED 

Large rooms are capable of sleeping an extra person in a single bed                                    on request (add a £15 supplement)

 Call us on 01227 280617 or send us a message for availability and                                          we'll get right back to you.

  PLEASE BE AWARE...we have live music every Friday and some         Saturday nights.  We're a busy pub in an old building and MUSIC CAN BE AUDIBLE UPSTAIRS UNTIL 12.30pm AT THE VERY LATEST. We DO NOT have parking at The Duke, although there are a number of pay and display car parks nearby.  Arrive early to grab a space on                                        weekends in Whitstable! 

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Saltmarsh

 

Salt Marsh 

Downstairs at the end of the courtyard, with a separate entrance opposite the Horsebridge is our restaurant, Salt Marsh. 

 

After moving from it's original location in Oxford Street, having opened in 2008, Salt Marsh continues to cook hearty, good value, Mediterranean style food from The Duke's downstairs kitchen. Naturally, we use fresh produce from quality local suppliers, keeping the cooking simple and letting good food speak for itself. Salt Marsh food is made for sharing - whether you're celebrating with a large group or it's just the two of you.  

During the week (tuesday - thursday) we serve food from our upstairs kitchen, in the main bar of The Duke. It's Salt Marsh food cooked by the same chefs and offers you night of warm, relaxed dining, in a slightly different setting. 

 

A three course meal including coffee costs £25.00

A nice selection of wines available from £14 - £17 a bottle 

 

 

Salt Marsh food served upstairs in the bar area 

TUESDAY-THURSDAY 18.00-21.00

 

Food served downstairs in Salt Marsh  

FRIDAY - SATURDAY  18.00-21.00

SUNDAY  12.00-16.00

 

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Music

Music is a big part of The Duke, from the tunes we play in the bar, to live bands over the weekend. 

             Friday afternoons, enjoy quality Jazz with the Chapter Rhythm Boys. Friday nights are all about dancing and                           occasional Saturdays can be anything interesting or a bit different.  Sunday is always a laid back afternoon session.

 

            Occassionally, we have ticketed gigs showcasing the best in just signed or touring acts.  Highlights this year include                  Skinny Lister, Janice Graham  Band, blues guitarist Marcus Bonfanti, and world hiphop duo Joe Driscoll and Sekou Keyoute. 

 

                                                  Check out our music calendar above for this years gigs...... 

 

 

 

THURSDAY 23rd MAY    --    DAVID MACGREGOR    --     Virtuoso guitarist with an amazing finger picking style is here to delight all musical ears!  Recommended to us by Marcus Bonfanti, we know this guy will blow us all away.  Don't miss an evening of quality live music and free entertainment with a laid back vibe and great beer too.............see you there!

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Contact

The Duke of Cumberland
High Street,
Whitstable,
Kent,
CT5 1AP
Telephone: 01227 280617

Saltmarsh
Telephone: 01227 272955