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Feeling thirsty? Here's our guide to 10 of the best seaside pubs across Kent.
Dating back more than 300 years, The Coastguard in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, boasts panoramic sea views across the bay.
The historic seaside pub restaurant has had a £200,000 refurbishment. In keeping with its enviable seafront position, The Coastguard’s new look is inspired by maritime heritage, with red and white lighthouse-style pub fascia and signwriting, complete with boat-shaped planters and lifebuoys as decoration.
An outside bar and barbecue have also been installed, along with outdoor feature ‘living room’ lamps.
You'll feel like you're on holiday as you navigate the windy, narrow road to the bay, and your phone will tell you you've reached France!
Find The Coastguard at: St Margarets Bay, Dover, CT15 6DY. Telephone 01304 853051.
For details visit thecoastguard.co.uk
There's always a warm welcome for those looking for a drink, or on colder dats, a warm drink after a bracing walk along the beach.
With live music at weekends, and food served daily, including children's menus, head to the pub for a pint or a meal like actor Peter O'Toole did in the movie, Venus.
Find The Old Neptune at Marine Terrace, Whitstable.
For details visit neppy.co.uk
A contemporary pub and eating house, the Ship Inn, Conyer, is owned by Swale Marina.
The 18th century freehouse has been renovated and extended with a roaring fire, comfy armchairs, and wide choice of cask ales.
There is also a traditional menu using locally sourced produce and in the summer months the courtyard and garden is open offering views of the creek, marina and marshes across to the Swale.
It is an ideal venue for the many walkers and birdwatchers passing through. Dogs and children are welcome and there is parking.
Find it at the Quay, Conyer, Sittingbourne, ME99HR.
For details go to shipinnconyer.co.uk
This historic pub was absent from Ramsgate's York Street for just over 100 years, before being reborn as a micropub, but retaining much of its history.
Find it at 12 York Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9DS.
For details go to hovellingboatinn.co.uk
Ideally located to make the most of the traditional seaside town, it has traditional bitter, bar meals, a seafront terrace and 14 rooms for bed and breakfast guests.
Overlooking the sea and only a quick stroll from the town centre, it is also a good spot for golfers and the Royal Cinque Ports is a short drive away.
Find it at 9 Beach Street, Deal.
For details go to kingsheaddeal.co.uk
The Hop and Huffkin offers a contemporary, casual and relaxed dining and bar experience serving great Kentish food from an original menu. The bar offers local ales, beer and ciders, fruit juices and water from Kent, plus a selection of Kentish wines, gin that is distilled in Kent plus a range of flavoured spirits, made locally.
Find it at 10 New Street, Sandwich, CT13 9AB.
For details go to hopandhuffkin.co.uk
Steeped in history and offering an uninterrupted view of the sea, there's a tasty homemade meal or a well poured drink on offer here.
It has a cosy interior and spacious decking outside, plus a restaurant and a bar service. There is also live entertainment on Fridays and some Saturdays.
Find it at 17 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5HT.
For more details go to theshiphernebay.co.uk
The historic Tartar Frigate is one of the only 18th century flint restaurants in Kent. Renowned as one of the best seafood restaurants in the county, the harbour restaurant boasts views over Viking Bay.
The menu also boasts a range of other dishes and there are a selection of beers, wines and spirits.
Find The Tartar Frigate at Harbour Street, Broadstairs, CT10 1EU.
For detaills go to tartarfrigate.co.uk
Situated right in the heart of the old town, The Lifeboat is a taste of what great pubs used to be. With real ale in the barrels and real steak in the steak and ale pies, it promises a warm welcome.
Find it at 1 Market Street, Margate, CT9 1EU.
