I grew up on a diet of Peter and Jane books, and those children were always off to Brighton or some seaside town on August bank holiday. I hadn't a clue what a bank holiday was but I definitely wanted to experience a day out by the English seaside. And dear 'ol Tariq obliged by driving us to Whitstable on the Kent coast one Sunday afternoon.
Postcard perfect Whitstable
(L-R) Joanna, Martin & Tariq
(L-R) Martin, Natasha & Tariq
Highlight of the day - Sunday lunch!
It was a picture perfect day in Whitstable and we enjoyed a brisk walk along the pebbled beach watching sailboats and swimmers. As it was late in the day, we scrambled to find a place for lunch. We were turned away at two pubs before stumbling on lucky no. 3 - Shepherd Neame The Duke of Cumberland. What a gem it turned out to be! The kitchen was five minutes away from closing but stayed open to cook us an amazing meal. Never has a "roast and three veg" looked and tasted so good. For only 15 quid each, we had a seafood paella, roast lamb, roast pork & crackling for mains. The vegetable dishes - Mediterranean salad, roasted pumpkin, courgettes & fennel - tasted divine. It was a superb meal in a garden setting with great beer, a good band and a friendly dog. How's that for a perfect pub!
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