The Pier Ceylon
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About The Pier Ceylon
On the Herne Bay seafront at 163 Station Rd, The Pier Ceylon is an Asian fusion restaurant, cafe and bar that pairs Sri Lankan dishes with British ones. Breakfast includes a curry breakfast and a veggie breakfast, and fruit hoppers sit alongside them. A Bacon, Brie and mango toastie brings the two cooking styles together on one plate. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegan options and choices for various dietary requirements. The bar makes cocktails, and the coffee comes from Blueprint Coffee. A local band plays live music at the venue, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHas changing table(s) · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry breakfast, fruit hopper, bacon brie mango toastie and vegan options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry breakfast, fruit hopper, bacon brie mango toastie and vegan options.
Customer Review Summary
Sri Lankan inspired breakfasts and lunches draw most of the praise. Reviewers single out the fruit hopper as divine and the veggie and curry breakfasts as excellent, and one calls it the best Sri Lankan food since a honeymoon in the country. Close behind are dishes with a twist, such as the bacon, Brie and mango toastie and the strawberry oat matcha, along with the vegan options and generous portions. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, including a warm greeting for a family arriving with a baby and a pram. One reviewer mentions a local band playing live, and another notes the place is dog friendly. One diner was far less happy, describing burnt sausages, charred bacon, overcooked chicken and a stale-tasting curry. That diner reports feeling sick after eating and says the owner felt the food was prepared correctly. Another reviewer finds it a bit noisy when busy. One visitor recalls a team member helping her pay for her mum's breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Sri Lankan inspired breakfasts and lunches draw most of the praise. Reviewers single out the fruit hopper as divine and the veggie and curry breakfasts as excellent, and one calls it the best Sri Lankan food since a honeymoon in the country. Close behind are dishes with a twist, such as the bacon, Brie and mango toastie and the strawberry oat matcha, along with the vegan options and generous portions. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, including a warm greeting for a family arriving with a baby and a pram. One reviewer mentions a local band playing live, and another notes the place is dog friendly. One diner was far less happy, describing burnt sausages, charred bacon, overcooked chicken and a stale-tasting curry. That diner reports feeling sick after eating and says the owner felt the food was prepared correctly. Another reviewer finds it a bit noisy when busy. One visitor recalls a team member helping her pay for her mum's breakfast.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Delicious Sri Lankan food! The staff were very hospitable and friendly to all. As an extra bonus, we got to see some live music from a local band which made the whole place super lively.”
- Google user
“Popped in for a coffee and left with full tummies. Great service and food that was unexpectedly a little different. Great flavours and generous portions. Recommended”
- Google user
“We came to The Pier Ceylon for breakfast and it was one of the best meals I have had in forever. I got the fruit hopper which was DIVINE and my partner and mum got different breakfasts (I was so focused on mine, I blocked them out!), it was so so good. I wanted to pay for my mums and the lady who was working helped me in doing so. Great service, food, atmosphere and time!”
- Google user
“Absolutely delicious food, lovely staff and dog friendly. Perfect!!”
- Google user
“Wow! If you want amazing service, a great atmosphere and tasty dishes with a twist then this is the place. The bacon, Brie and mango toastie tasted delicious. The strawberry oat matcha was also good and everyone else’s food looked great! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The lunch we had today couldn’t have been any better!”
Highlights
“Sri Lankan and British twisted Cafe, Bar and Restaurant right on the seafront of Herne Bay. Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Blueprint Coffee, Marimba Hot chocolate and Quality cocktails.”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Highlights· 6
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Pier Ceylon
- Fish Inn Two4.76650.1 mi
fish and chips, crispy batter, plaice and chips
- Happy Samurai4.47736.6 mi away
tonkotsu ramen, sushi platter, miso ramen
- 6.7 mi away
sticky toffee pudding, french onion soup, prawn dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pier CeylonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7275 | — | curry breakfast, fruit hopper, bacon brie mango toastie |
| Fish Inn Two | 4.7665 | 0.1 mi | fish and chips, crispy batter, plaice and chips |
| Happy Samurai | 4.4773 | 6.6 mi away | tonkotsu ramen, sushi platter, miso ramen |
| The Ivy Canterbury Brasserie | 4.3633 | 6.7 mi away | sticky toffee pudding, french onion soup, prawn dishes |
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