The Royal Oak - Canterbury

When you travel 100 miles for your family pre Christmas weekend getaway and you walk into the pub which is festooned with Christmas decorations, has 4 ales, including a winter warmer on tap, and a roaring fire at one end of the pub, you know you have made the right choice for the family Christmas meal. Having researched the Whitstable area for somewhere to have our Christmas meal I found the Royal Oak on Tripadvisor and having viewed the menu, which included a children’s Christmas menu, I decided to book and was I glad I did. From the moment I contacted the pub to the moment we left after our meal the service was excellent and everything very reasonably priced. What can I say about the food, each and every one of us commented on how good the food was and how plentiful the meals were. Both the children tucked into their dinners and cleared their plates. If you’re looking for somewhere to have a Christmas meal with friends I would highly recommend the Royal Oak. Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Well run pub, with great food and staff. Loved the Christmas decorations. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch at this restaurant today. There were 2 vegetarians, 2 adults, and 1 child in our party, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The children's menu offering 3 courses for £8 was a hit, with a generous portion of vegetables and trimmings. My husband was able to enjoy both the pork and beef dishes without any extra charge. Despite the server being very busy, the service was excellent and they managed to accommodate us even without a reservation. We always have a wonderful time dining here. The vegetarian nut roast was delicious and there was a smaller portion available for our 7-year-old. This restaurant is very family-friendly and we would highly recommend it. 5-star rating for the food, service, and atmosphere. There is plenty of parking available, and it is free of charge.

This restaurant offers fantastic food, excellent service, reasonable prices, and special deals for children. The cost per person ranges from £10 to £20. The food, service, and atmosphere all receive a rating of 5 out of 5. There is plenty of parking available, with a free parking lot as the main option.

We went for a Sunday roast and was very pleased with it. Plenty of vegetables to share between the 3 of us. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return and recommend. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking options: Free parking lot