The Curious Cat

The Curious Cat The Curious Cat – an independent, family owned gastropub in Kent serving seasonal dishes, fine drinks & classic Sunday roasts.
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It’s only Wednesday, but it already feels like a long week. Time to treat yourself to something lovely at The Curious Ca...
30/09/2026

It’s only Wednesday, but it already feels like a long week. Time to treat yourself to something lovely at The Curious Cat!

This week’s specials include black pudding croquettes with mustard mayonnaise, pan-fried seabass with parmentier potatoes, green beans, king prawns and a sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce, or slow-roasted lamb shank with creamy mash, buttered kale and mint gravy.

Come in, get cosy and let us look after dinner.

📍 Herne Common, between Herne Bay and Canterbury
🍽️ Food served 12–2.30pm and 5–9pm
🐾 Well behaved dogs welcome

A beautiful autumn dish 🍂Confit Kentish pork belly with baked apple, creamy mash and greens. Cosy, comforting and delici...
26/09/2026

A beautiful autumn dish 🍂

Confit Kentish pork belly with baked apple, creamy mash and greens. Cosy, comforting and delicious—if you haven’t tried it yet, you should! 🍎

🍽️ Food served Monday–Saturday, 12–2.30pm and 5–9pm; Sunday, 12–5pm
🚗 Plenty of free parking
🐾 Proudly dog friendly
📍 Herne Common, between Herne Bay and Canterbury

There’s something rather lovely about The Curious Cat—cosy surroundings, friendly faces and a relaxed atmosphere that al...
21/09/2026

There’s something rather lovely about The Curious Cat—cosy surroundings, friendly faces and a relaxed atmosphere that always feels welcoming. 🐾

Whether you’re meeting friends for a casual catch-up, enjoying lunch with the family or celebrating a special occasion, come in, settle down and let us look after you.

Our brand-new menu is now being served, alongside delicious, freshly prepared specials that change every day. There’s always something new to tempt you!

🍽️ Food served Monday–Saturday, 12–2.30pm and 5–9pm
🍽️ Sunday lunch served 12–5pm
🚗 Plenty of free parking
🐾 Proudly dog friendly
📍 Herne Common, between Herne Bay and Canterbury

🧑🏼‍🍳WE'RE HIRING A KITCHEN ASSISTANT👩🏼‍🍳We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our kitchen team.Th...
20/09/2026

🧑🏼‍🍳WE'RE HIRING A KITCHEN ASSISTANT👩🏼‍🍳

We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our kitchen team.

The role will include a mixture of day, evening and split shifts, so flexibility is essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

✅Some previous experience working in a kitchen
✅Experience preparing fresh and seasonal produce
✅A good understanding of food safety and hygiene
✅Excellent personal hygiene and cleanliness
✅A positive attitude and strong work ethic
✅The ability to work well as part of a team
✅The ability to follow instructions from the Chef

Duties will include food preparation, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, and supporting the rest of the kitchen team during service.

Training will be provided, so we're looking for someone willing to learn, work hard and become a valued part of our supportive team.

To apply, please send us a message with your CV and a little information about your previous kitchen experience.

Please share and tag if you think you know just the person for the job!

What’s your favourite part of a Sunday roast?Crispy golden potatoes? A giant Yorkshire pudding? Lashings of proper gravy...
20/09/2026

What’s your favourite part of a Sunday roast?

Crispy golden potatoes? A giant Yorkshire pudding? Lashings of proper gravy?

For us, it has to be the cauliflower cheese—creamy, bubbling and gloriously golden on top. We could happily eat a bowl of it on its own! 😋

Join us this Sunday for a proper roast with all the trimmings.

🍽️ Served Sunday, 12–5pm
🚗 Plenty of free parking
🐾 Proudly dog friendly
❤️ Always a warm welcome

Something a little special has landed on the board…Whole roasted partridge served with pearl barley and smoky bacon riso...
19/09/2026

Something a little special has landed on the board…

Whole roasted partridge served with pearl barley and smoky bacon risotto. Proper comfort food—warm, hearty and full of flavour!

Available now from our specials board, while it lasts.

🍽️ Food served Monday–Saturday, 12–2.30pm & 5–9pm
🍗 Sunday Roast every Sunday 12-5pm
🐾 Proudly dog friendly
🚗 Plenty of free parking
🤎 Always a warm welcome

Not quite hungry enough for a main course, but not in the mood for a sandwich? We’ve got just the thing…You can now add ...
17/09/2026

Not quite hungry enough for a main course, but not in the mood for a sandwich? We’ve got just the thing…

You can now add fries and a fresh side salad to any of our starters for just £5 - perfect for a lighter lunch or a tasty bite that’s a little more filling.

And if it were us fancying a snack, we’d be adding fries and salad to our Scotch egg all week long. Just look at it! 😍

Choose your favourite starter and make a meal of it.

🍽️ Food served Monday - Saturday
12–2.30pm and 5–9pm

🐾 Proudly dog friendly
🚗 Plenty of free parking
😺 Always a warm welcome

Lunchtime at The Curious Cat 🍽️Enjoy two courses for £16.95 or three courses for £19.95 from our Set Lunch Menu, availab...
15/09/2026

Lunchtime at The Curious Cat 🍽️

Enjoy two courses for £16.95 or three courses for £19.95 from our Set Lunch Menu, available Monday to Friday from 12–2.30pm.

The Set Lunch Menu is served alongside our full menu and delicious daily specials, so there’s always plenty to choose from.

🐾 Dog friendly
🚗 Plenty of free parking
🍴 Freshly prepared, proper food
😊 A warm welcome always

Come hungry — we’ll take care of the rest!

All eyes on the pies… 👀🥧Proper homemade pie served with creamy mash and vegetables. The ultimate pub comfort food always...
14/09/2026

All eyes on the pies… 👀🥧

Proper homemade pie served with creamy mash and vegetables. The ultimate pub comfort food always on our specials board with different filling every time!

Come hungry — you won’t leave that way. 😋

🐾 Dog friendly
🍽️ Food served Monday–Saturday, 12–2:30pm & 5–9pm
🥩 Sunday roasts served 12–5pm
🚗 Plenty of free parking

Book your table or simply pop in!

Now that’s what you call a seat with a view… 😍Tender roast beef, golden roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy ...
13/09/2026

Now that’s what you call a seat with a view… 😍

Tender roast beef, golden roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy and one of our giant Yorkshire puddings. A proper Sunday roast, exactly as it should be.

Come hungry — we’ll take care of the rest. 🍽️

🐾 Dog friendly
🚗 Plenty of parking
🔥 Cosy, welcoming pub
🕛 Sunday roasts served 12–5pm

Book your table and make Sunday delicious!

Address

Canterbury Road
Herne Bay
CT67JU

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+441227283298

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