The Ship Centurion in Canterbury

Miles ahead of any other pub in Whitstable

If you are looking for value for money and a jolly good Sunday Lunch, then The Ship Centurion won’t disappoint. Small, intimate pub with a cosy restaurant at the back of the bar. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere and a hearty meal.

Popped in for a quick pint Sunday lunchtime, great crowd of regulars and a efficient friendly barmaid who is sadly moving on soon, stayed for another couple !

A great free house in the mire of Shepherd Neame misery.

I can't rate the food as I never ate. Overall a great friendly place.

Wonderful food, great ale. Really good prices! Nice team and recommend!

My wife and I went here as tried to get a drink in the very busy Neptune (pastic glasses, loud music, couldn't get served 'dines out' on its name). The Ship is a more traditional English pub, friendly staff, good hand pump beer (Adnams and Canterbury) beautiful hanging baskets, papers for cutomers, plenty of seating, nice little pub, don't bother with the over rated Neptune. When visit Whitstable again will come back here.

Super friendly. Felt Very welcomed. Lovely pub

The last bastion of a proper pub. Plus the staff over the last 38 years have always been fantastic!

I haven't eaten here, though I know people do. For me a pub's not about food. I just love the atmosphere, the fact that it's all about conversation and humour, the affability and the great beers and wines. Nice upturned beer barrel tables outside if the weather is fine, where passing cars will give you an envious thumbs-up

Possibly the last proper pub in Whitstable. Good beer, great crowd, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. You can get a pint that's brown in colour rather than insipid, pale lagers and IPA.

Quick visit to rest legs. Pleasant staff. Plenty of space. Good watering hole.

Cheap drinks, nice people and great music

It was just ok good sports pub.

Came to the pub with our dog and one member of staff was extremely rude. After having an issue with our dog sitting on a chair.(which I understand and rectified) We then moved our dog onto the lap of myself and the member of staff started shouting and being extremely rude about this. After politely asking why this was an issue. I was then made to feel extremely uncomfortable by her shouting and pointing at me to the point I ended up leaving the pub. I was un aware of house rules regarding dogs sitting on the lap of an owner and was only made aware of this when she (staff member) decided to bring a sign over and wave it in my face and if this was the case I would have settled her of the floor. (this could have also been made more clear when entering the pub). Before this disagreement which could been resolved sooner and if staff were more polite regarding our dog and for myself to feeling the need to leave.The experience was enjoyable. However I would not go back after being spoken to so rudely.

Amazing Sunday roast. We had Beef and lamb with a Pork Belly Bites side ( these are to die for by the way) Recommend you book as place was busy but plenty of staff to keep things moving. Staff incredible so friendly. We were here for 3 days and made this our watering hole as well as our place to eat.

This is probably the best pub un Whitstable. Our party consisted of a vegetarian and a Gluten allergy. Everyone was catered for extremely well. The food was excellent, the Landlord and Staff were very friendly and helpful and the beer was very good. Although, it always is. This pub is a must if you visit Whitstable.

Family of 4 visiting Whitstable. I was looking around for some traditional Sunday roast and Ship centurion have the best reviews. OMG !!! What a incredible food !!! Lamb - mouthwatering, perfectly cooked , chicken so soft(kids love it ), horseradish sauce amazing , roast potatoes delicious, big + is great amount of the veggies on the side. 5* is not enough to rate them! Staff are so great and always smiling. Top notch perfect visit !

Have called into The Ship Centurion whenever we’re in Whitstable and have to say it is by far and away the friendliest and most welcoming pub not just in Whitstable but anywhere tbh. The staff and locals are so lovely.. this is a proper pub, decent, unpretentious and always leaves you with a warm feeling of a great time had and a smile on your face. A rare gem to be treasured.

Booked a table because the England v Scotland Rugby match was on. Good job as the place was full. They had said burgers only. All the burgers had a six nations theme. But I managed to get the regular menu, so I had the bangbang prawns and pork belly bites. My brother had the Irish burger with fries. This was a double beef smash patty with caramelized onions, streaky bacon, and guiness Irish stout bbq sauce. The food was good, hot and tasty. We had a front row table. Great service, so on the way out, we booked for the next match two weeks' time same table. Hope for a better result for England.

I often visit this pub if im in whitstable my grandparents owned it in the 60s for 14 years it still has a fantastic welcome feel to the pub we had the bratwurst for lunch in there we even got proper German mustard which was a real treat highly recommend this pub still as nice now as it was back then.

Went to the ship today with 5 other people, food the best in whitstable was lovely, staff brilliant , and friendly atmosphere. Val 🐈‍⬛

Visit this Pub regularly. Great local atmosphere, and great staff.

This might have to be the best pub roast we have ever had! It's a proper locals pub with a warm welcome and great service. My husband went for the pork belly which was tender and succulent with a lovely bit of crackling on top. The butternut squash and lentil nut roast was equally delicious. It was served with five different varieties of veg, all cooked to perfection. The roast potatoes were particularly excellent! Yorkshire pudding and stuffing accompanied each roast which is always a good sign, and most importantly there was plenty of gravy. The service was great from all staff despite being jam packed. We can't recommend this place enough!

Great value roast dinner big portions between us we had beef chicken and pork belly and everybody was extremely happy the ladies serving us were friendly helpful and happy

Great staff & customers. No aggro, safe environment, decent food and beer and they've always got great music going throughout most of the year

Gemma was amazing staff!! She gave us amazing service! that was my good my Birthday meal!

Very friendly stuff.exellent pub for have good cold pint Guinness and more.

Awesome local pub. Feels "proper". Being a freehouse helps. Local brewery has turned lots of the local pubs into generic bore-holes, with one classic local being rebranded as a wine bar. But the Ship sails on. * Still awesome. * Still the best pub in Whitstable.

What a great pub to visit, went in on Sunday for the football, great friendly atmosphere and good prices, highly recommend

Nice friendly local pub in the heart of Whitstable. Busy and dog friendly.

Not eaten, but great busy town pub.

absolutely the best pub in town. the landlord and his amazing team have got it just right , the place to be definitely in Whitstable .

Loved the Roast, a lovely honest pub! Try the picked onions too

Wonderful reception from both bar staff and locals. Went in for drinks and to watch second half of Glasgow derby football ⚽

Lovely bar, that has some lovely continental beers on tap, German and when I was there, Spanish beers. Very friendly, well priced. The food looked good, but did not partake.

Very good choice of beers Some good German beers as well . Very nice food for a pub very friendly staff good place for a drink & a meal if your in Whitstable

Bar staff were very nice and friendly and prices reasonable for whitstable. Worth popping in for a pint

If you like German beer and sports then this is a must visit!

Best Guinness in town. Barmaid even wrote my name in the foam ❤️ Awesome friendly vibe a must visit if you like good beer and a friendly atmosphere Didn't try the food but it looked lovely

Stumbled across this gem this afternoon whilst visiting Whitstable with a friend. Amazing food, great service & friendly locals with great banter, we both felt so welcome and will definitely return!

Great pub in a great place 👍 good prices for decent ales 🍺.

Smashing local pub with excellent German food. Their Schnitzel is the best I've had outside of Bavaria! Good selection of beers and gins, as well as all the usual offerings. The staff are very friendly and it's got a welcoming atmosphere.

Absolutely incredible Sunday roast ...what an amazing venue great food at great prices ...definitely going again !

Fantastic menu and definitely not boring pub grub. We had the pork belly bites ( good size portion, tasty and not sure how they manage to get crackling on each bite), paprika prawns ( huge and v tasty), chicken burger (devine), pigs in blankets ( who doesn’t love them .. not just for Christmas) and cheesy chips ( superb and great for sharing). All in all no weak dishes and although I haven’t tried it great to see a Cajun Chicken salad dish Ona pub menu.

The Ship have launched a new fresh menu today. I chose the scotch egg (runny yolk!) with a spring salad. The presentation was beautiful and the scotch egg was cooked to perfection.

Had a nice drink in this lovely pub and the staff were very friendly and beers good too I will definitely be back again soon...😊👍👍👍👍👍

It definitely feels like your good old local pub. Swift friendly service. Plenty of screens to watch the game of the day.

A real pub for locals yet still friendly to visitors.

A small local pub, nice atmosphere when we were there , the staff were great and prices were good.

We come in here often before watching Whitstable FC. They have a limited but very tasty menu, our fav is the goulash or mussels - delicious!

Nice atmosphere, German based menu and the food tastes great! Definitely going back!

Have loved this pub for decades. Being turned away at 18:55 today, closed at 19:00 upset me. Pubs complaining about dying trade but turning down custom so early in evening. Drinking cheaper at home now my default setting.

It’s always been my favourite pub since we lived in Whitstable; first visit since before Covid and it’s still the best pub in Whitstable, but possibly in England. I think Roly is a force for good and I can’t recommend it highly enough…. The regulars are sketchy, mind…😄

Best boozer in Whitstable. Lots of locals but very friendly to an out of towner like me. 4 ales on and not one a Shepherd Neame (which is a good thing in my book!) Plus excellent German Pilsners you don't see very often. Shame I missed the sauerkraut. Plus the cleanest pub loos I've ever seen. Highly recommended.

A warm welcome from the bar staff, a friendly atmosphere, an excellent range of beers and the food is unbeatable. Top pub - highly recommended.

Lovely pub. Proper locals pub. Great atmosphere and the bar staff are very friendly and know how to have a laugh. Lucky to have a pub like this in town.

One of the best pubs in Whitstable.

BEST FOOTY PUB EVER!?!? COME ON ENGLAND

Came here for lunch on a weekend visit to Whitstable. Warm welcome, good choice of well kept ales and a lovely German influenced choice on the menu. My wife had the goulash, whilst my son and I settled for the bratwurst, sauerkraut and onions in a baguette. Both were delicious and very filling. Will certainly be back.

Saturday 10th December 2022 This is a great Whitstable real ale pub Old fashioned feel properly frequented by strong local following Friendly bunch as well and bar staff friendly Above all great choice of well kept real ale on offer today

A very local pub with friendly people, the music got everyone singing and dancing, well done to guitarist And singer Andy Robinson. Great start to the month of December The bar staff are very efficient and prices very competitive for Whitstable. Don’t be daunted if it looks very local, it is, but there is respect all round, and everyone is friendly. Great night

Proper pub. Friendly and equally welcoming to a hungry black lab after walk from Reculver. Locals also chatty. Good honest food and my burger with bacon and sour kraut was excellent. Ales were a perfect match and good value.

Great traditional pub fair prices U got 2 try the spicy pickle eggs The boom

Great staff and good beer choices

Called in this pub by chance whilst visiting Whitstable. Proper local pub atmosphere with friendly leg pulling between the locals and the landlord, who made us feel very welcome. Would definitely visit again.

First stop every time we come to Whitstable. Every single time... The staff are amazing. The food is amazing. The beer is amazing.

Lovely welcoming pub, with really good pub food, we had the snitzel which was really great, the fish and chips looked amazing too!

Excellent pub. A credit to Whistable.

Great real ale. Food available at certain times so check ahead. TV screens showing sport. Friendly staff.

We would like to thank the kind and generous gentleman and lady that made us hot drinks and toast and would not accept any payment due to the Queens funeral. We could not find anything open and we’re so happy that the Ship Centurion was. Everybody sat quietly watching the funeral. Thank you

Good pub good beer good host always has been... friendly and local

We came to Whitstable to stay for the night from London and wanted to find a pub that had the football. This pub is a great find, the staff are so lovely and even though it's a local, you don't feel unwelcome. We were lucky to come on, the food was fuc**ng beautiful deffo worth a try, literally to die for. My boyfriend had to order 2 meals it was that good. If we come back to this lovely town then we will for sure be back in this pub!!

Fantastic pub. Nice service with a great range of beers

Not a bad local. Fifth star lost cos you've got got to clear glasses from outside tables too and setting / allowing patrons to set chairs in doorways is stupid.

Lovely pub friendly behind the bar definitely worth a visit 😊

Very popular pub in the middle of Whitstable, therefore very crowded and can be difficult to get a seat.

A fantastic pub, not my local unfortunately but so friendly and welcoming I would spend far too much time in here if I did live local. Can't wait for my next visit.

Good selection of ales at good prices

Very welcoming to bubblers and visitors alike, a proper pub!....good selection and balance of real ales, lagers and poncy (sorry, I mean modern) beers. Something for everyone!

Very good for food and drink best pub in whitstable

I’m a local & it’s one of my locals … great staff, lovely nosh & well kept ales … a REAL (ALE) TREASURE !

We called in there yesterday whilst we were in Whitstable meeting our family and some friends. It is a lovely pub with lots of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia. The staff are very attentive and friendly and the service is very good. We would definitely vist there again.

Went here for a Sunday roast with the family. The vegetarian nut roast was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was served promptly and was lovely and hot.

Great pub, always catch up with friends. Quiz nights on Sunday, sign up and have fun

Lovely pub, with really nice beer and a warm welcome.

Did NOT feel welcome at this place we was constantly pestered with dirty looks and comments such as “your costing me money sitting here” from the man behind the bar in a rude manner and was being forced to buy more drink even with some in front of us. And also told we could only sit in for the duration of a few drinks. How rude …

A friendly place and good beer plus food.

Good atmosphere and ales .Thought it was an audition for Only Fools and Horses

Definitely amazing pub. I'm here with my friend after quite a disappointment from the 'Croatian' bar next to it. The ship centurion is really great German pub with really amazing and cheap German beer and massive tv, chess board so I can play chess with my friend, UNO cards and incredibly kind staff and even so friendly customers. This pub is just perfect to spend afternoon. And best of all if you're hungry they even have great menu. Just perfect.

Fantastic evening, good music, good ale, lovely people 👍

First time in there the pork shnisal was amazing well recomend the food

Best pub grub in town …Great Value, Great Food, Great Beer & Friendly staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great beer at a reasonable price. They won't sell you a bad pint. Best pub in kent.

Great pub with good atmosphere. Excellent choice of ales very reasonably priced.

Lovely staff who made us feel welcome the both nights we came to the pub during our short stay from London. I tried the chicken and mushroom pie with mash which was amazing and the food menu has something on it for everyone. They are reasonably priced and a great local pub. Both members of staff we met over the 2 days were chatty and inviting. We will miss you, but will return when we are next in Whitstable

The Ship Centurion is rich with history and an authentic Whitstable establishment. Long may pubs like this one continue to thrive in its local community.

Lovely pub great choice of bees.

Nice homely pub. Not for you if you want a posh pub. There are no bells and whistles but it is a proper pub. Beer and wine were fine. Did have a food menu which looked good but we didn't have time to try it.

Just great beer and lovely staff love the bitburger thank you. It just has great atmosphere, friendly and everything you need in the pub, thank you Roland.