Shepherd Neame reopens historic Kent pub after £1.8m renovation
Shepherd Neame has reopened historic pub The Duke of Cumberland in the heart of Whitstable after a stunning £1.8 million transformation.
Dating back to 1867, the building has been refurbished inside and out, with care taken to retain and refurbish its original features – including a Grade II Listed bar with eight boutique bedrooms also created.
In addition to a complete refurbishment of the bar and dining room, the pub’s courtyard garden has also undergone a transformation, with a new decking area and an outside kitchen. A new external function room, named The Boatyard, has also been created in the courtyard, which has its own bar and is available to book for private events.
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Whitstable has long been famous for its oysters, and each of the hotel rooms is named after an historic oyster fishing vessel, known as a ‘yawl’ or ‘smack’, built in the town.
New General Manager, Tina Kennedy said: “It is a real honour to be asked to take on the Duke of Cumberland following this major transformation. It is a fantastic to see Shepherd Neame making such a major investment in the town, and I’m excited about welcoming locals and visitors to see just what we have to offer here.”
The Duke of Cumberland reopened to the public on Thursday, August 24.
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