The Old Neptune, Whitstable - pub details

The Old Neptune might not warrant much attention aside from its position, dropped somehow onto the beach in the charming town of Whitstable.

Its beer range is unimaginative - I think you can get hold of Stella Artois in most Berni Inn restaurants nowadays (coughs), and you can spit in any direction (without phelgm ladies and gentlemen we're not animals after all) and hit the wall of a pub selling Greene King IPA.

However, I like this pub. Decent service. The lager named after a woman who could be Fitzgerald were it not for the St was cold and decent and the crab sandwich was very good.

Give it a try. Just don't expect trappist ale.

And just an aside - is Whitstable the only town left in Britain where its dogs are not staffs or miscellaneous cross-bred bull terriers attached to cliched individuals on the way to cash their giros? The lost, gentler breeds were in town. And in The Old Neptune.

Yes terenced gives this pub a 7. And I'm not scared. I have psychotic cocker spaniel with me called Gerald who will see of your pitbull on its cod-gansta-chain rude boy. Heck, pass me another crab sandwich.

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terenced - 31 Oct 2008 17:32

Wow. I was going to write a review of this place, but "The_Lees" wrote exactly my thoughts/experience, word for word. I was amused by the Watney's Red Barrel on the back bar though. Nice to see it's got a long-standing history of selling awful beers.

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topdog_andy - 1 Sep 2008 17:38

This is the sort of pub I really want to like but unfortunately my one trip there this weekend was marred by rubbish bar staff, who really didn't seem particulary bothered about serving, & the plastic cups used to serve the mediocre beer (although I suspect the plastic cups aren't their choice).

I'll definitely be back to Whitstable but not to The Old Neptune!

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The_Lees - 23 Jun 2008 13:37

The Old Neptune, has a pub name ever been more apt for its surroundings? Situated right by the sea, this is indeed an old fisherman’s pub. I’m pleased I paid a visit on my Bank Holiday trip to the coast (5 May), yet, sadly, this picturesque old watering-hole has problems. Okay, its locality perhaps plays its part and maybe, just maybe, the public holiday and the nice weather were reasons as good as any, but I have never had such a torrid time attempting to get served. To be faced with Stella in plastic glasses or watery Green King IPA at the end of the mad scrum was another let down. Hey-ho, anyway, interior is basic, though homely and the protest-era Bob Dylan wannabe was entertaining with his guitar and harmonica. As reported, there are plenty of benches outside to soak up the sun and enjoy your pint. IPA, as if! The food being served-up by the attractive bar wrenches looked tasty though wasn’t sampled by this reviewer, nor was it by the group of Londoners seated opposite who thought throwing food was more appropriate than swallowing. Go on, pay a visit – just expect a wait at the bar and watch out for flying chips.

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HTM69 - 10 May 2008 11:43

Once this was one of the best old pubs in Whitstable. Fantastic position, outlook & history. Not any more!
Small selection of real ale's, the largers on offer are good though. Expect an hour long wait for food orders & slightly less for your drinks at the bar... You can smell the mens toilets from Sheppy! Staff & management very disorganised, unapproachable & sour faced.
The Old Neptune has been one of my favorites for years, but unfortunatly the landlords themselves have ruined the atmosphere. I'll be waiting for change

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royalmarine1 - 6 May 2008 11:38

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