Ballards At The Royal Albion - Thanet

The first time in brodstairs. we want to eat here, like I'm with my omni sisters. a few good vegan options on the menu. I started with the mushrooms on toast that was delicious, followed by burger and sweet potatoes. has outside seats over the sea that is beautiful. in the high season I would have really much to do to book a table. we waited for about 40 minutes to eat, like a really sunny day and very busy. I would go back because the environment is so beautiful.

What is the point in having staff when we do all the service? Despite the restaurant-like prices, the service is that of a pub, though you get a more hands on approach in a Weatherspoon’s. You have to go and order your drinks and food yourself at the bar and take them BACK to your table yourself. Be sure not to drop your drinks when going back to your table because they will have you play cleaner as well as waiter. When ordering a jug of water to the table, we asked for glasses to which the server responded “yeah they’re by the bar” and walked off. Were it not for us requesting that (shock horror) the waiter bring the glasses, we would not have got them. As we were the ones waiting for over an hour, it’s no wonder we assumed the role of waiter. No explanation from staff as to the hour wait for our SANDWICH. Not even a gesture of good-will in the form of a complementary drink or even an apology. We shan’t be returning.

We are a women's walking group with a half-way point coffee stop as the highlight of our walk. The week before last, we walked from Ramsgate to Broadstairs and stopped for a coffee at the Royal Albion. Coffee was perfect and was prepared and presented artistically by Molly. Really happy with the coffee and the service, Molly was full of enthusiasm and we will definitely be stopping there again.

We used to love going here in the summer months, outside tables and views are great, but the food has gone downhill far too much sadly. We used to love the seafood platter (now off the menu) so we had crab and also prawn sandwiches. Both were Virtually tasteless! So sadly won't be going again until they improve things!

Charming stay on a weekend visit to escape the heat. Incredible view of the sea from the room. A little noisy with party music and people having a good time at a weekend night because of the area; however, the partying finished around midnight. Slept with the windows open, which allowed for the gentle sea breeze to come in through the night. Lovely breakfast in the morning, and a great crowd at the pub, with outdoor seating with a great view of the sea, throughout the day. Highly recommended!