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The Charles Dickens, Broadstairs, Kent

The Charles Dickens

4.4
4.4
1074 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Named after probably Broadstairs's most famous previous resident, The Charles Dickens pub and dining rooms in Broadstairs had a complete refurbishment and re opened in the summer of 2012.
This is one of the largest pubs in Broadstairs, with the main bar downstairs and the dining room and bars upstairs commanding excellent views of Viking Bay.
The casual dining experience allows you to take in the relaxed atmosphere of Broadstairs whilst enjoying the best views of the bay in town.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, English
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01843 600160
  • Website
    http://www.charlesdickensbroadstairs.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Volodymyr Slobodyan
  • Private party facilities
    Mezzanine seating area with views over Viking Bay. Seperate bar and toilet facilities.
  • Location
    Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1QS
  • Neighborhood
    Broadstairs
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Less than a 10 minute walk from Broadstairs train station.
  • Entertainment
    Regular live music in the bar area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Evening

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate New Year's Eve in style! Join us for an unforgettable night starting with a luxurious 4 course set menu perfectly paired with a complimentary glass of prosecco - all for just £50 per guest. From 7pm indulge in mouth-watering dishes as we count down to 2025 in a truly festive atmosphere. The party doesn't stop there. After dinner head down to our bar and dance the night away with live music from HotWax setting the mood from 9pm until midnight. Limited availability so secure your spot today and we'll be in contact to arrange your unforgettable evening. Lets make this New Year's Eve one to remember!
    New Years Eve Evening Photo

Menu

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What 1,074 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Kent

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles Dickens restaurant offers a charming seaside dining experience with "fantastic food" and "friendly staff." Guests appreciate the "great view over Viking Bay" and a diverse menu catering to various dietary needs. While some reviews mention occasional service hiccups, the overall atmosphere and attentive service ensure a memorable visit.

1,074 Reviews

  1. Anna-Marie

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for 3 Boxing Day lunch (2.30pm). Extremely busy on entering the restaurant area (upstairs) but the Staff were attentive & didn't stop "running around " for the 2.5 hrs we were there. Good food, generous portions, warm cosy environment. Good value for money & definitely glad we booked. Will definitely visit again when back home in Broadstairs.

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  2. Claire

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous evening with super waitress service- they went over and above giving us Some crackers too -thank you -

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  3. Abby

    Kent

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    A party of six people for dinner last night. Although they tried their best, the food wasn’t just awful and one person in our group sent his food back three times. The last one was fish which was cold and raw. The waitresses were very apologetic and embarrassed by the situation however, they really need to step up their game as there is so much local competition and this is very poor indeed. Won’t be going back.

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  4. Jo

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food. Lovely and hot. And very tasty. Staff were very attentive. Definitely coming back

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  5. geoff

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family Sunday lunch and we all said it was a 10 out 10. Well done to you all !!

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  6. Julie

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The meal was amazing, so much food. Was a bit noisy but it’s probably down to a lot of Christmas parties. Will definitely return and recommend to friends

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I booked a table for 7.45pm on a Saturday night. We were surprised to see that only 2 other tables were occupied! My wife had a crab starter followed by gammon steak and salad and I had a stake and ale pie. The crab dish was a spoonful of crab in a plate with a thin slice of pickle. The gammon “steak” looked more like a big rasher of bacon with a few lettuce leaves and an overdone egg. My pie looked promising but when I cut into it I found 4-5 lumps of gristle in a grey taste less liquid that you charged me £24.00 for! The staff were nice and so to avoid any unpleasantries we just paid and bought a takeaway from the nearby chip shop!! No wonder the place was empty!

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  8. Kay

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely afternoon food was grest and the service was amazing lovely young lady wish I had taken her name! Very clean and good atmosphere!

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  9. Julie

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and the service was excellent, thanks so much

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  10. Angela

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely spot for Sunday lunch. It was busy, service was quick, staff were attentive. Quite a lot of noise due to chatter from other diners, this made the atmosphere lively. Lunch was huge, and very tasty. Plus you have a great view of Viking Bay.

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FAQs

The Charles Dickens is rated 4.4 stars by 1074 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Charles Dickens

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1QS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Broadstairs
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Less than a 10 minute walk from Broadstairs train station.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Volodymyr Slobodyan
  • Entertainment
    Regular live music in the bar area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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