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The Marine Hotel The Bell Hotel Fresh locally sourced food, served in style. If you’re in search of great food in Whitstable, head along the coast to The Marine Hotel and savour a rich and varied selection of high quality dishes. Breakfast, light bites and meals can be enjoyed in the bar and lounge, with views across the Tankerton Slopes to the sea. The Marine Hotel restaurant serves a range of traditional English dishes, freshly prepared on the premises, using the finest seasonal and local produce whenever possible. And with the hotel near Whitstable Harbour, that ‘local produce’ means delicious, fresh seafood! The wine list, meanwhile, includes a number of exclusive New World wines from specially selected vineyards in Australia, New Zealand, Chile and South Africa. A great Whitstable bar too… When you’re not out exploring, you can gaze out to sea in the comfortable lounge while sampling traditional Kentish beer. Distinctive cask ales are kept in perfect condition, and the bar also serves a selection of international lagers and a good choice of wines. Or why not pop in to our coffee shop on your way past, where a range of hot drinks, pastries and cakes are available. Marine Parade Tankerton CT5 2BE 01227 272 672 marinewhitstable.co.uk @marinetankerton /themarinehotel marine@shepherd-neame.co.uk Here at the Bell Hotel our passion for food shines through in our specially created bar and restaurant menus. From light bites to indulgent dining, the dedication of our head chef and his team is evident in every dish. What could be better than freshly prepared local and seasonal produce with a glass of carefully selected wine overlooking the river? If it’s a drink or a quick bite with friends, then why not sit back and relax in our modern Bar and Brasserie where our head chef has created an exciting and varied menu that will appeal to all tastes and appetites. Or enjoy lingering over dinner with someone special in The Old Dining Room where seasonally changing dishes are on offer on our à la carte menu. Whatever you choose, the Bell Hotel provides the ideal setting to enjoy it to the full. Our menus are complemented with an extensive wine list, including wines sourced from the major wine growing regions of Europe, South America, South Africa and Australasia. There is also the opportunity to enjoy a traditional pint of Kentish ale from our well stocked bar. We also offer an extensive range of teas, coffees and hot chocolates. The Quay Sandwich CT13 9EF bellhotelsandwich.co.uk @BellSandwich 01304 613388 /bellhotel Bellhotel@shepherd-neame.co.uk your definitive guide to dining out in Kent 35