The Blue Crab - (Near , london)

Angela Bennett Today, for the fifth year running we had our usual Pre-Christmas lunch at the Tudor tearooms in Whitstable. We like to try and visit as often as we can because the food is always so good, the staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is calm and cosy. Today was the last day of the Christmas menu and, as ever, it was the closest to our own Christmas Day meal as we have ever had. There were four of us, at the last sitting (2pm) and all of us had the (turkey and all the trimmings main course. Three os had the prawn cocktail which is exactly what we have at home, very often as a first course to a Sunday roast and always on Christmas Day. Served with brown bread and butter it was generous helping. The turkey roadtbwasbscrumptiousvwith four veg and extra gravy was available sausagemeat stuffing together with a largebsdd as usage wrapped in bacon were tasty accompaniments. Two of us had Christmas pudding with delicious custard and well made pudding it was. Again, I don’t eat Christmas pudding anywhere else as we make our own Christmas puddings to an old traditional family recipe so other than the Tudor tearooms no other comes even close! One of our group had the cheesecake and especially loved the shards of stem ginger, whilst the other had the black forest dessert which she said was delicious. A small glass of mulled wine started the lovely meal admirably. Wonderful usual, looking forward to next year - our Christmas starts with this visit where we always take a group photo on the beach! I’m already looking forward to my next visit and midweek roast dinner!

T S We had the seven-course tasting menu and I swapped the mushroom risotto for a tomato dish. The service was attentive and friendly throughout. The scallops were delicious and paired perfectly with the romesco sauce. The duck was tender with just the right amount of juicy fat. A couple of small downsides were the bread, which tasted a bit like airplane bread, and the desserts, which were a little too sweet for my liking. Overall, it was a great meal, and everyone really enjoyed it. Good value for the price and I’ll definitely be back!

Shona Steel We came for a family meal to celebrate an 18th birthday. The food was nothing short of incredible with a good variety of things to appeal to everyone. We had someone with a soy intolerance and they bent over backwards to try and accommodate them. The service was excellent, warm and friendly. The cocktails alone are worth trying this restaurant for. They are spectacular and so much fun to experience. We went on a Friday night, when they have a live dj, and the music was a little too loud to make conversation easily, so Id probably go on a weeknight in future for more intimate occasions and weekends if you are up for a more lively night out.

courtney west We came this evening (Valentines Day) and despite being very busy, the service and team were on top form! I have a toddler with allergies and these were so efficiently handled and felt very reassured his safety was being upheld. Alfie was really polite and speedy with service. Siobhan was also absolutely amazing. We had phenomenal service from her and she was so so friendly with my toddler! Attentive to the table & made our night! Such a great, affordable night out and very family oriented. The team were all great, looked like they wanted to be here & seemed a very positive atmosphere. 10/10!! Will absolutely be returning!

Graham Cave Great little cafe if you want a traditional breakfast. Friendly service. Great start to the day

Janice Harris We have just spent two nights here for my birthday. The bed is super comfy and the studio room is warm and cozy even though it is really big. Booked for two rounds of golf as part of the package and we loved the course. Interesting and well maintained. All the staff were so helpful and accommodating and I really must mention Beth, who was great from helping with our booking to checking us in and chatting to us at reception. Felt like friends. Food was lovely, particularly the main courses. Puddings weren’t so good. One guest complained there was no bottled water in the rooms but the water is perfectly drinkable. Only minor comment is from some of the rooms you have to go outside to get to reception, bar or restaurant and there is no covered walkway. I had a spa treatment which was great and value for money. The hotel just has treatment rooms, no jacuzzi or pool etc. Thank you Beth for making my birthday stay extra special!!! Hope to meet you again soon.