The Cosmic Sailor

05/11/2026

🎄✨ Proud to Support Herne Bay Christmas Lights! ✨🎄

We’re absolutely delighted to be a Gold Sponsor of this year’s Herne Bay Christmas Lights! ⭐

When we opened The Cosmic Sailor, we wanted to be more than just somewhere to enjoy a good pint or a decent coffee. We wanted to become part of the community, and supporting local charities, good causes and events is something that’s really important to us.

Herne Bay has a fantastic community spirit, and so much of what makes our town special comes from the hard work of local volunteers, charities and organisations who give their time to make a difference.

The Christmas Lights are a wonderful example of that, bringing a little festive magic to our town for everyone to enjoy. 🎅🎄

We’re proud to be able to play a small part in making it happen, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to the Herne Bay Christmas Lights team for everything they do.

Supporting local isn’t just about shopping local. It’s about looking after the community we all share. 💛

Here’s to a fantastic Christmas in Herne Bay! 🍻

The Cosmic Sailor ⚓🌙

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE COSMIC SAILOR! ⭐

We are delighted to recognise The Cosmic Sailor Coffee & Alehouse as one of our fantastic Gold Sponsors for Herne Bay Christmas Lights!

Your generous support helps us bring the festive magic to Herne Bay, creating a wonderful Christmas celebration for our local community.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us make this year's Christmas Lights event extra special.

Please show them some local love and support their business!

Thank you for being part of our Christmas Lights journey!

30/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN AT THE COSMIC SAILOR – TOMORROW! 👻🎃

Tomorrow the Sailor gets suitably spooky for Halloween… and we’ve got plenty going on from daytime right through into the evening. ⚓🦇

🎃 The bar will be fully decorated
👻 We’re part of the local Halloween Trail
🍎🔥 Witch’s Brew – our warm mulled c***r
🍷🧛 Dracula’s Blood – mulled w**e
🧙 Fancy dress very much encouraged
🏆 Prize for the best dressed
🎶 Spooky tunes and Halloween atmosphere throughout the day

And then from 7:30pm…

🎸⭐ ANDY WHITE IS BACK! ⭐🎸

After such a fantastic night with us for our birthday celebrations, Andy returns for another Evening of Cosmic Tunes.

Expect acoustic classics from across the decades, with songs from the likes of:

David Bowie • Pink Floyd • The Beatles • The Rolling Stones • The Kinks • T. Rex • Johnny Cash • Bob Marley • The Clash • Paul Weller • Kraftwerk • Supertramp
…and plenty more!

📅 Tomorrow – Saturday 31st October
🎸 Live music from 7:30pm
📍 The Cosmic Sailor, Herne Bay

Whether you’re popping in on the Halloween Trail, warming up with a Witch’s Brew, dressing up for the night or coming down specifically for Andy…

Come and spend Halloween at The Cosmic Sailor! 🎃⚓🍺

⭐ Great drinks • Great music • Stellar company ⭐

29/10/2026

🦇🍷 SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES… 🍎🧙‍♀️

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, we're brewing up something rather special at The Cosmic Sailor! 🌙✨

🔥 From tomorrow evening (Friday 30th October), we'll be serving two delicious seasonal warmers, just in time for Halloween!

🧛‍♂️ DRACULA'S BLOOD 🍷
A rich, warming mulled w**e, infused with delicious festive spices. Perfect for keeping the vampires at bay!

🧙‍♀️ WITCHES BREW 🍎
A wonderfully warming mulled c***r, bursting with apple goodness and aromatic spices. A little autumn magic in every sip!

Whether you're escaping the chilly evening air or looking for a warming potion before heading out into the night, we've got just the thing.

🕸️ No tricks, just treats!

Come in from the cold, pull up a chair and enjoy a little Halloween spirit at The Cosmic Sailor. ⚓🌙

Fresh Coffee • Quality Ales • Stellar Company

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29/10/2026

🎶⭐ THE PIER GROUP – TONIGHT FROM 7:30PM ⭐🎶

The Pier Group are back at The Cosmic Sailor tonight for another relaxed evening of music in the round.

Expect popular songs, audience requests, singalongs and plenty of good-natured musical chaos along the way. 😄🎸

Whether you fancy joining in, singing along or just sitting back with a drink and enjoying the music, everyone’s welcome.

🗓️ Tonight – Thursday 29th October
⏰ From 7:30pm
📍 The Cosmic Sailor, Herne Bay
🎟️ Free live music
Event Link: https://fb.me/e/4WqfIW34B

Presented by Herne Bay Folk.

Come down, grab a drink and settle in for another great evening at the Sailor.

⭐ Great drinks • Great music • Stellar company ⭐

21/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN AT THE COSMIC SAILOR! 👻🎃

On Saturday 31st October, things are getting a little spooky at The Cosmic Sailor… ⚓🦇

We’re going all-in for Halloween, with the bar dressed for the occasion and plenty happening throughout the day and evening.

🎃 BAR DECORATED FOR HALLOWEEN
Expect cobwebs, bats, pumpkins and a suitably spooky Sailor atmosphere!

👻 WE’RE ON THE HALLOWEEN TRAIL
If you’re following the local Halloween Trail, make sure The Cosmic Sailor is one of your stops along the way.

🍎🔥 WITCH’S BREW – MULLED C***R
Warm, spiced and perfect for an autumn Halloween afternoon.

🍷🧛 DRACULA’S BLOOD – MULLED W**E
Our suitably sinister take on a cold-weather favourite.

🧙‍♀️ FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED
We want to see your best Halloween outfits — and there’ll be a prize for the best dressed!

🎶👻 SPOOKY MUSIC & HALLOWEEN ATMOSPHERE THROUGHOUT THE DAY

And then, once darkness falls…

🎸⭐ LIVE FROM 7:30PM – ANDY WHITE ⭐🎸

After a fantastic night with us for our birthday celebrations, Andy White is back by popular demand with another Evening of Cosmic Tunes.

Expect acoustic classics from across the decades, including music from David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, T. Rex, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, The Clash, Paul Weller, Kraftwerk, Supertramp and plenty more.

📅 Saturday 31st October
📍 The Cosmic Sailor, Herne Bay
🎸 Live music from 7:30pm

So whether you’re joining us on the Halloween Trail, stopping in for a warming Witch’s Brew, dressing up for the night or settling in for the music…

Come and spend Halloween at The Cosmic Sailor! 🎃⚓👻

⭐ Great drinks • Great music • Stellar company ⭐

18/10/2026

🎸⭐ YOU ASKED — WE ANSWERED! ⭐🎸

So many people asked if we could get Alabaster Orphans back as soon as they were fit and well again…

Well, here they are! 🎶

We’re delighted to have Alabaster Orphans back at The Cosmic Sailor for Tuesday Night Live.

Expect original songs, beautiful harmonies, dark surreal lyrics and a psychedelic rock sensibility — a really distinctive sound and one well worth catching live.

📅 Tuesday 20th October
⏰ From 7:30pm
📍 The Cosmic Sailor, Herne Bay
📍Event Link: https://fb.me/e/9Esfmz0kZ

If you were disappointed to miss them before, now’s your chance to catch them.

⭐ Great drinks • Great music • Stellar company ⭐

13/10/2026

📼 **RELAX… but don’t leave it too late to book!** 😎

Our **Charity 80’s Quiz Night** is NEXT WEEK and we’re getting ready to take The Cosmic Sailor back to the decade of big hair, neon, leg warmers and some absolutely cracking music!

🗓 **Thursday 22nd October**
🕢 **7:30pm**
💷 **£5 per person**
👥 **Teams/tables of 4–5**

⚠️ **Booking in advance is required**, so if you’re planning on joining us, get your team together and book your table now.

We’ll be giving the bar an **80s makeover** for the night and **80s dress is very much encouraged** — with a 🏆 **prize for the best dressed!**

Expect plenty of 80s trivia, music, nostalgia and questionable fashion choices, all while raising money for charity.

So gather your smartest mates, brush up on your 80s knowledge and…

📼 **RELAX!** 📼

**Pop into the bar to book your team.**

📍 The Cosmic Sailor, Herne Bay

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06/10/2026

Unfortunately, due to illness, Alabaster Orphans have had to cancel tonight’s performance at The Cosmic Sailor.

We’re really sorry to everyone who was looking forward to seeing them, but most importantly we hope they’re feeling better very soon. ❤️

The bar is still open as usual this evening, so you’re very welcome to pop in for a pint, a coffee and some good company.

We’ll hopefully be able to welcome Alabaster Orphans back to The Cosmic Sailor before too long.

Get well soon, guys! 🌙⚓

04/10/2026

📼✨ RELAX… it’s only a quiz! ✨📼

We’re going full 80s at The Cosmic Sailor for a brilliant Charity 80’s Quiz Night on:

🗓 Thursday 22nd October
🕢 7:30pm

💷 £5 per person
👥 Teams/tables of 4–5
📞 Booking in advance required

Expect a night of big hair, bigger tunes, questionable fashion choices and plenty of 80s trivia.

The bar will be getting the full 80s treatment, so dig out the leg warmers, shell suits, shoulder pads, neon, leather jackets and anything else hiding at the back of the wardrobe.

🕺 Period dress is very much encouraged
🏆 Prize for the best dressed

All for a great cause — and, most importantly…

DON’T DO IT… WHEN YOU WANT TO GO TO IT…
RELAX! 😎

📍 The Cosmic Sailor, Herne Bay

03/10/2026

🎶⭐ TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE – ALABASTER ORPHANS ⭐🎶

This Tuesday we’ve got Alabaster Orphans joining us at The Cosmic Sailor for another cracking night of live music.

Expect original songs, beautiful harmonies, dark surreal lyrics and a psychedelic rock sensibility, all brought together with strong songwriting and a sound that feels both classic and fresh.

📅 Tuesday 6th October
⏰ From 7:30pm
📍 The Cosmic Sailor, Herne Bay

Event link: https://fb.me/e/6hld2OHwT

If you like your live music a little different, with plenty of character and originality, this should be a really good one. 🎸🍺

Come down, grab a drink, find yourself a seat and enjoy another Tuesday night at the Sailor.

⭐ Great drinks • Great music • Stellar company ⭐