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| Victoria Hotel 1998. Credit Martin Easdown |
Licensees
David Bumpstead and Noel Kebble 1986 1987
David Bumpstead and John Underdown 1987 1989
David Bumpstead and Thomas Rogers 1989 1992
Robert Thompson 1992 1994
Brian O`Sullivan 1994 1995
Stephen Frisken 1995 2000 Also Harvey Hotel
Folkestone Herald
10-7-1987
Local News
The theft of a purse and its contents, stolen between June 13 and June
14 at the Victoria Hotel in Middelburg Square, Folkestone, has been reported to
police. The black leather wallet purse belongs to hotel manageress Beryl
Underdown, and is worth £44. Since the theft, £300 in withdrawals have been made
on a credit card that was in the purse.
Folkestone Herald
31-7-1987
Local News
An application has been put forward for a restaurant
licence by the management of the Victoria Hotel, in Middelburg Square.
Folkestone Herald
17-6-1988
Advertising Feature
Folkestone was once a playground for Victorian holidaymakers and they
flocked from all over the country to enjoy the luxury of the town’s seaside
hotels.
The owners of the Victoria Hotel in Middelburg Square have recreated the
comfort and splendour of this era in their hotel. To start
with, they gave it its present name and completely refurbished the bars.
They’ve now built a magnificent two-tier restaurant, kitchen and new toilets. In keeping
with the Victorian theme his extension has been named the Prince Albert restaurant
and it opens tomorrow. The design and decoration have been
carefully planned to blend with the rest of the hotel, which was first licensed
in 1866. The two-floored restaurant can seat up to 60 people and a wide range of
meals is provided.
Husband and wife team David and Barbara Bumstead are confident they’ve
put together a catering staff second to none. After all,
David should know. He used to be a professional football player with Millwall
and Bristol Rovers and knows what makes up a good team. They offer
a full a la carte menu with mouth watering dishes like Prawn Charlotte, Veal
Victoria and Chicken Forestale. They can also cater for business
lunches and there’s a set menu for other lunchtime eaters. There’s a full roast
lunch available on Sundays. Dining there will be a pure delight and
an experience not to be missed. The atmosphere is timeless and relaxing and the
food and wine excellent. With the new Prince Albert restaurant,
the Victoria Hotel is the perfect retreat and no detail has been overlooked.
Barbara and David would like to convey their thanks to all the workforce
who have done such a magnificent job in building the new restaurant.
Folkestone Herald
30-3-1995
Local News
Hotel customers took a journey back into the past to help
make the future brighter for needy children. Staff and regulars at the Victoria
Hotel, Middelburg Square, Folkestone, dressed up in wartime clothing on
Saturday. Organiser Michael Gillman, of Military Road, Hythe, arranged for a
three-piece band to play 30s and 40s tunes while he sang along. It was all to
raise funds for youngsters` charity Children In Need, and a raffle managed to
give the organisation a £135 boost.
Stuart Hickey, one of the hotel`s co-owners, said “There
are a lot of people who want a return to the entertainment of the 30s 40s and
50s, and at the moment there`s nothing of that era in Folkestone”. He said the
event was a success and he hopes to repeat it, with interest set to reach a
peak during the VE Day celebrations later this year.
Folkestone Herald
4-12-1997
Local News
A charity darts event hit the bullseye the other day with
a grand total of more than a thousand pounds raised.
Sixty people gathered in the Victoria Hotel in Middelburg
Square for the twenty-four-hour event, which featured six players. They set a
target of half a million points, and as the darts flew through the night from 4
p.m. the pennies came pouring in. The money will go to boost funds at Park Farm
Primary School and the Hyperactive Children Support group.
Captain of the darts team, Mick Cochran, said he was
delighted with the money raised, especially as it was the first time he had
organised a charity event like this. He added “By 4 p.m. yesterday when the
competition ended we had raised about £1,020. We were tired, but pleased with
what we had done!” Mr. Cochran said he wanted to help the school and the group
because his son was a pupil at the school and had also been hyperactive when he
was younger.
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