The Charles Dickens

Name: The Charles Dickens
Address: Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom, CT10 1QS
Telephone: 01843 600160
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1114)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1QS

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

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.

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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 9:00 am–12:00 am 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
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
Neighborhood
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

What 1,114 people are saying

The Charles Dickens reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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Kent
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Charles Dickens in Broadstairs offers "delicious food" and "fantastic views" over Viking Bay, complemented by an "incredible friendly and attentive team." Patrons enjoy a range of dishes, from "tremendous roast dinners" to "mouthwatering roast pork." The venue provides a "lovely atmosphere" and "welcoming" service, ensuring a "wonderful dining experience."

1,114 Reviews

E
Elizabeth
Kent5 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly helpful staff good choice of food for all dietary requirements. Relaxing
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Beth
Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. Best we had during our time in Broadstairs. We had the Steak and Ale pie and the fish and chips. So good. Nothing left behind!
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a tremendous roast dinner! Will definitely be returning! Thank you!
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Miya
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The roast dinner was great and kids enjoyed as well. Only downside was our table was a bit squeezed with the table behind of us. But I guess it was Father's day so it was very busy. Well done to waiting staff with smiles. All the staff were very helpful.
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Roy
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good pub food excellent service, we ate in the bar as the restaurant was full the bar was rather noisy as you might expect
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Karen
Essex4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice meal and service up until the end when we were leaving. We had left a tip and on leaving the 4 servers were busy chatting and never bothered to say thank you or goodbye, we found this rather rude and the only downside
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Peter
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We booked for lunch time on a Monday for my wife's birthday. The restaurant was quiet, so we got some great seats overlooking the bay. The service was fast and friendly, the food was great and the prices reasonable too, especially if eating from the mid-week lunch set menu. All round pleasant experience and great place to eat.
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Danny
North Scotland20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family meal at a the Charles Dickens. We were all very impressed. Food was well above standard of most pubs I have been too in a long time. There were 12 of us and we ordered from the special (chorizo scallops and sea bream), a few had the Sunday roasts… beef was so tender. Pies went down well too. The service was absolutely fantastic. Incredible friendly and attentive team. We all can’t wait to go back!
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Alicia VIP
Kent19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual (we often eat here as we enjoy it so much) the menu had a good variety and our food was cooked well and presented well. Good atmosphere, great views and attentive staff.
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Caroline
Kent3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Charles Dickens pub,delicious food a great view over Viking Bay,and extremely efficient and friendly service, would definitely recommend.
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The Charles Dickens is rated 4.5 stars by 1114 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

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1QS

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Broadstairs
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am 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
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.

The Charles Dickens

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About this restaurant

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