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37 Oxford Street (High Street 1889)
Whitstable
01227 264732
https://www.coachandhorseswhitstable.co.uk/
https://whatpub.com/coach-horses
Above photo, circa 1900, by Douglas West. |
Above photo, circa 1900, kindly sent by Bob Le-Roi. A fuller version of the one
above. Notice the dancing bear. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above picture taken from
www.beerintheevening.com 2014. |
Above sign 1976.
With thanks from Roger Pester
www.innsignsociety.com. |
 
Above sign left, July 1991, sign right, June 1992.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com.
 
Above sign left 2013. This is actually the same sign that is shown outside
another Shepherd Neame pub in Berkley Square, London.
Sign right, 2020, kindly taken and sent by Roger Pester. |
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The pub dates back to the 17th century and was converted from the end
house of a row of cottages and the road outside was originally only 11ft
wide, bordered by a deep ditch, both drain and sewer.
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Friday 11 December 1981.
Ancient Pub Gets New Look.
The "Coach and Horses" pub in Oxford Street, Whitstable, has been
given a new look.
The 300 year old pub's facelift cost £27,000 and the completion of
work was celebrated on Wednesday night when brewery chairman Mr.
Robert Neame pulled a first pint.
The pub which is thought to have been built in 1692, now has a
larger main bar, with the extension taking in an old kitchen, bottle
store, parlour and passageway.
The bar has been redecorated in red, giving a solid oak and mahogany
counter, and other additions include inside lavatories and a new
kitchen.
Licensees Tony and Carol Guilfoyle came to the "Coach and Horses"
2-years ago, after a spell at "Whitstable Yacht Club". Before that
they were tenants in two other Shepherd Neame pubs.
One unusual attraction at the pub is the family's pet Rhodesian
Ridgeback dog called Matt.... who is partial to the occasional
tipple of Shepherd Neame Stock ale!
Unfortunately, Matt became camera shy on Wednesday night and refused
to do his party piece in front of the drinking crowd.
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From
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk Thursday, 21 November, 2013
Whitstable raises cash for Children in Need
PEOPLE of all ages in Whitstable were turning a strange yellow tint with
a hint of dottiness on Friday as they got into the spirit to support
Pudsey for Children in Need.
A perfect afternoon of pampering was held at the "Coach and Horses" pub in
Oxford Street.
People could book in for a massage in return for donations.
There was hot food provided by The Burger Bros for the hungry
fundraisers, and children were kept entertained by Pip the Clown's
balloon animals and magic tricks.
Children in Need fun at the "Coach and Horses," Whitstable.
Organisers Alice Russel (left) and Kay Ashe (right) with Pudsey and Pip
the magic clown.
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From the
https://www.kentlive.news By Lauren MacDougall, 25 June 2018.
8 Shepherd Neame pubs in Kent have been recognised in the brewery's annual awards.
The Faversham brewery has held its annual awards - and plenty of pubs in
Kent cleaned up at the special ceremony.
Shepherd Neame has announced the winners of its annual pub awards, with
eight of its 322 pubs and hotels across London and the South East taking
home prizes.
The awards were announced in a ceremony at the Conningbrook Hotel, Ashford
on Tuesday, June 19 and honour pubs from all over the county, from Dover
to Canterbury.
Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said: “This has been a year
of record investment in our pub estate, as we aim to attract our customers
through great design, to excite them with a superb offer and to retain
them by providing a memorable experience.
“These awards are aimed at recognising the hard work, dedication, and
creativity of our licensees, managers and staff, and celebrating
excellence in our industry.”
This pub picked up one of the awards.
Gordon Cooper and Jenny Dale at The Coach & Horses.
A Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Gordon Cooper and Jenny
Dale, retiring licensees at the Coach & Horses in Whitstable.
The couple began running the pub in 1995, and announced their retirement
at the start of this year after more than two decades behind the bar. It
is a beautiful pub dating back to the 17th century and the couple
purposely strived to retain its special character, refusing to introduce a
jukebox or pool table. Their aim was always to focus on a traditional pub
experience: great drinks and great conversation.
Gordon said: “It has been an amazing 22 years, and we would like to thank
everyone who has visited us or worked with us at the pub for their support
and friendship over the years.”
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As time allows and I find or are sent further information or pictures
regarding this pub I will be adding further information to this page. I am
certainly interested in any old photographs you may have, or information
regarding licensees names and years of service.
If anything is incorrect on these pages, please let me know. Your help is appreciated.
LICENSEE LIST
COOPER Charles 1858-61 (age 48 in 1861 )
COOPER Mary Ann 1861+ (age 48 in 1861)
BEALE Richard Charles 1874+
RUCK Frederick R 1881-94+ (age 48 in 1881)
WATERS Harry 1901-03+ (age 39 in 1901)
SHILLING John 1911-22+ (age 51 in 1911)
HUMPHREY Percy 1938-39+ (age 51 in 1939)
PARVEY Mr 1950s-60s (father of "Four
Horseshoes" licensee.)
GUILFOYLE Tony & Carol 1978-95
COOPER Gordon & DALE Jenny 1995-2018 (also of "Jolly
Salior")
https://pubwiki.co.uk/CoachHorses.shtml
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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