The Charles Dickens

4.4

1074 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood 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.

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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
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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!

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

Diners' Choice Awards

Kent
Gluten-free-friendly
Kent
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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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

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Anna-Marie
Devon
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Claire
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 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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Abby
Kent
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 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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Jo
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 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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geoff
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 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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Julie
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 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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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 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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Kay
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 25 November 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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Julie
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 November 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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Angela
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 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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The Charles Dickens is rated 4.4 stars by 1074 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.charlesdickensbroadstairs.co.uk/
Phone number
01843 600160
Private party facilities
Mezzanine seating area with views over Viking Bay. Seperate bar and toilet facilities.

The Charles Dickens

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Evening

Menu

What 1,074 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Charles Dickens restaurant rated?

Is The Charles Dickens currently accepting bookings?

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Dining areas

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