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Handsome Sam, Whitstable

Operator: Independent
3 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, CT5 4HJ (View on Google Map)
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Micropub just outside the town centre in a former shop. Named after the founder's cat which died exactly four years before the pub's opening date of 4th November 2014. The high-ceilinged room retains its original beams. High tables, bench seats and stools provide the seating, There is a cat motif throughout the pub, and the walls are adorned with murals by the local Catman artist. There is a temperature-controlled cellar room, from which beers and cider are dispensed by gravity. Rotating selection of real ales mainly from Kent but guest beers from other areas also. The draught cider is from Biddenden. Cosy and welcoming pub with a village atmosphere in a town environment. Simple snacks are available. Sister pub to The Brickfield Micropub Swalecliffe. Check Facebook 'The Handsome Sam Micropub - Whitstable' for news of the pub quiz, and televising of major sporting events.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
26/05/2024
Last surveyed
11/02/2023
Pub ID
CAN/4563
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Handsome Sam, Whitstable

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Changing

Changing beers typically include: Long Man (varies) , Wantsum (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Strong IPA

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
For special events
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Water and dog snacks provided
Events Events
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Biddenden and varies
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 400 (Triangle), 401, 5; Stagecoach/Regent: 638
400 changes number to 600 to Herne Bay
Nearby Station (650m)
Whitstable
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