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This superb pub is situated on the far outskirts of Broadstairs, close to Joss Bay and North Foreland golf course. The present building dates from 1913, although the hostelry dates back to 1704. There is a very fine large external wall sign reminding of the pub's Tomson & Wotton Brewery past. The ales, which change on a continual basis, come from all around the country and include local brews. To the rear of the house is a garden where children are welcome. Children under 12 are not generally allowed in the bars, except on special occasions. It has a separate saloon and public bar; and in keeping with times past when pubs charged different prices between the public bar and 'better' rooms the White Swan is now believed to be the only pub in the whole of UK that keeps up this tradition, with a 4p difference between the public and saloon bars. Long may this continue!
Try Also entry. In the same family since 1969, there were changes made in 1970 so it is now 40 years unchanged. The public bar on the left was a public bar and a games room. There is an etched 'Public Bar' on the door, 'The White Swan' window and one with an etched panel of a swan. It has a distinctive counter from 1970, 1970 bar back of ply panels and shelves, and panelling around the walls, some full height. On the right the lounge was a smoke room and tiny off sales. It has a pine counter and bar back of 1970, 'Private Bar' on a door and good 'The White swan etched front window. On the right another 1970s Whitbread Bar and bar back (?). The room is almost split into two by seating with glazed screen on the top. This may be the last pub in Britain still maintaining the tradition of different prices for beers and lagers in the bar and lounge - a pint costing £3.00 in the lounge only costs £2.96 in the bar! All other drinks prices are the same in both bars!
White Swan, Broadstairs
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Lunchtime Meals
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Garden
Dog Friendly
Games
Separate Bar
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