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The Charles Dickens, Broadstairs, Kent

The Charles Dickens

4.4
4.4
1088 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
The Charles Dickens Pub, named after Broadstairs' most famous resident, is a landmark venue with a rich history. After a complete refurbishment, it reopened in the summer of 2012 and has since become one of the largest pubs in the area. Featuring a spacious main bar downstairs and a scenic, open plan restaurant upstairs, the restaurant offers breathtaking views over Viking Bay. Guests can enjoy a relaxed and welcoming experience, making it the perfect spot to soak in the charm of Broadstairs whilst savoring the best views 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
    Our beautifully designed Mezzanie floor is the perfect setting for your special occasions whether it's a wake, private celebration or wedding reception. We offer tailored options to suit your needs from a delicious buffet spread to an elegant sit down meal - let us create a memorable experience for you and your guests in a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Location
    Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1QS
  • Area
    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

  • Mother's Day

    30 Mar 2025 only
    Treat the mother figures in your life this Mother’s Day with our delicious Sunday roasts in the heart of our scenic restaurant. Celebrate the day with family, love, and perfectly cooked comfort food. Reserve your table now and make this Mother’s Day truly special!
    Mother's Day photo

Menu

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What 1,088 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

    Great for brunch

  • Kent

    Good for groups

  • Kent

    Great for scenic views

  • Kent

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charles Dickens in Broadstairs offers a delightful dining experience with "great Sunday roast," "excellent service," and a "fantastic location overlooking the sea." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and "generous portions." While some meals are occasionally lukewarm, the stunning sea views and inviting atmosphere make it worth a visit.

1,088 Reviews

  1. Jo

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we entered the bar a friendly bar man pointed us in the direction of the restaurant upstairs. We were then greeted with a smile, and led to our table which had our names, our chosen menu items and beautiful rose petals for Valentine’s Day. The three staff that served us were friendly and helpful, and being new to the area we enjoyed hearing stories of the building and new chef. We were presented with a special cocktails menu for the evening, and freshly made bread and olives. The bread was so soft, it was almost like eating cake! I loved it. Our starter was perfect, and just the right amount. Our main of steak and chips was cooked to perfection, and followed by desserts. The whole evening was lovely, we were made to feel welcome and valued, and we cannot wait to visit again.

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  2. Jayne

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very tasty lamb shank roast. Staff were attentive. Food was good. Views if you were in the windows, brilliant. Carpets and furnishings feels dated but very clean and acceptable.

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  3. Emily

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were fantastic. Really patient and accommodating to our large booking. Food was fab as well. Thank you

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  4. Ella

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were very attentive,the food was lovely we will definitely be going back .

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  5. keely

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really welcoming and attentive staff, had a really lovely afternoon. The roast was great, only small criticism was our mains were lukewarm but we chose not to mention this

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  6. Maria

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday roast. Very delicious and service was excellent

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  7. jenny

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely menu. Food was delicious and service was very friendly.

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  8. Wendy

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Warm welcome and lovely, friendly service. Food was excellent - good choices, tasty, plentiful & very nicely served and presented. It was our first visit to the upstairs restaurant at the Charles Dickens but definitely won't be our last.

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  9. Christopher

    Derbyshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very enjoyable birthday meal at the Charles Dickens. It has been renovated since I was last there, and it has been done very well. The food has improved immensely, too. We all had very good meals. Especially the two of us who had the pork loin . Absolutely delicious. The service was excellent, and the young waitresses were helpful, polite, and professional. Although dark, we still had a view of the bay and the pier , which is always lovely upstairs in this restaurant.

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  10. James

    VIP

    Kent

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favourite place.to come too always will be

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FAQs

The Charles Dickens is rated 4.4 stars by 1088 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Charles Dickens

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1QS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
  • Website
    http://www.charlesdickensbroadstairs.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01843 600160
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautifully designed Mezzanie floor is the perfect setting for your special occasions whether it's a wake, private celebration or wedding reception. We offer tailored options to suit your needs from a delicious buffet spread to an elegant sit down meal - let us create a memorable experience for you and your guests in a relaxed atmosphere.
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