Chinatown in Canterbury

Midweek so didn't book, tables were available. Pizza was big - couldn't really finish it - and tasty, excellent value.

Perfect plaice fillets cooked in fresh crispy batter. Would recommend.

Unfriendly waitress with a goldfish memory.

Hotel decent enough but they have closed the beefeater, the pub/restaurant is only serving a limited and I mean limited menu to hotel guests only, no draught beers or lagers only an assortment of bottled beers and spirits.....also a bit shocked from the young lady swearing like a trooper in the kitchen at another member of staff (08/10/24) sat waiting for my meal listening to the foul rants, think I'll give this place a miss in the future...I use this hotel a few times a year think I'll give its competitors a trial and hopefully their staff can keep their explicit rants to themselves.....shame really, I think whitbread are ruining the customer experience to appease it's shareholders therefore stress is put on its frontline staff, but still it's no excuse.

The Ship in Herne Bay has the kind of vibe that promises a solid pub experience, but it ends up feeling a bit uneven. I kicked things off with a pint of Whitstable Bay, which is about as refreshing as a seaside breeze, crisp and clean, hitting the spot just right. But then came the Brie and Bacon baguette—a dish that should’ve been a slam dunk but landed somewhere between good and forgettable. The flavors were there, but the baguette was a bit soggy, like it couldn’t quite decide if it wanted to be crispy or just limp. The bacon had potential, but it felt overshadowed by the cheese, and it lacked the boldness to make the combination sing. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, but overall, The Ship leaves you feeling like you’ve enjoyed a pleasant, if not entirely memorable, meal. It’s a decent stop, but you might find yourself searching for something a bit more satisfying next time.