Best Bars
"The worlds best small bar.... maybe" New York Times. Think 'cheers' but with crazies :-) You can't fail to meet new friends
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The Tap Room
4 Prices Ave"The worlds best small bar.... maybe" New York Times. Think 'cheers' but with crazies :-) You can't fail to meet new friends
If your craving a classic London pub vibe with a bit of cool already then this is almost the same but slightly cheaper and more friendly ........... ask at the bar about the landlords other project... 'the off licence' !!!!!
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The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareIf your craving a classic London pub vibe with a bit of cool already then this is almost the same but slightly cheaper and more friendly ........... ask at the bar about the landlords other project... 'the off licence' !!!!!
Stunning and stylish Mezcal bar....... Fabulous interior and insane menu of cocktails with a Mezcal theme.
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Mariachi
11 The CentreStunning and stylish Mezcal bar....... Fabulous interior and insane menu of cocktails with a Mezcal theme.
So its weird right that im recommending a hotel ?
Well there's something just a little special about this polished but thoughtful hotel, the place to spot some of our local celebs or just to get a bite for breakfast served serenely usually, Turner himself stayed here and the perfect place to relax over a pot of tea and a good book at dawn..although avoid the breakfast its nothing special. The evening basement bar is reminiscent of someplace in NYC...
Fort Road Hotel
So its weird right that im recommending a hotel ?
Well there's something just a little special about this polished but thoughtful hotel, the place to spot some of our local celebs or just to get a bite for breakfast served serenely usually, Turner himself stayed here and the perfect place to relax over a pot of tea and a good book at dawn..although avoid the breakfast its nothing special. The evening basement bar is reminiscent of someplace in NYC...
The first bar I ever went to in margate , its a changed a little for the worse but , in winter the big fire warms this intimate space in the old town, they have a big selection of beers / ales on tap and the staff are always friendly, sawdust on the floor and jazz some weekday nights. A strange and blessed gem.
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Lifeboat
1 Market StThe first bar I ever went to in margate , its a changed a little for the worse but , in winter the big fire warms this intimate space in the old town, they have a big selection of beers / ales on tap and the staff are always friendly, sawdust on the floor and jazz some weekday nights. A strange and blessed gem.
We sat here 7 years ago on a sunny cold winters day and decided to move to Margate. Proper micro pub serving local ales / ciders don’t expect fancy but do expect local vibes. A great view across the water to the the old town and it’s wonderful when the suns out.
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Harbour Arms
Stone PierWe sat here 7 years ago on a sunny cold winters day and decided to move to Margate. Proper micro pub serving local ales / ciders don’t expect fancy but do expect local vibes. A great view across the water to the the old town and it’s wonderful when the suns out.
Food scene
Modern and refreshing upmarket food sharing favourite......
"London standard food has arrived" ! Margate food review 2018
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Dorys
24 High StModern and refreshing upmarket food sharing favourite......
"London standard food has arrived" ! Margate food review 2018
If you can get a table and are happy to shift coin for food that deserves it , then do it.....
Modern and relaxed dining with food to die for... maybe not to die for but really really good !
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SARGASSO
Stone PierIf you can get a table and are happy to shift coin for food that deserves it , then do it.....
Modern and relaxed dining with food to die for... maybe not to die for but really really good !
Its a short trip out of town by car......
Or a nice 30/45 min bike ride and if you come back via the coast well worth it on a nice day....
Best English breakfasts bar none, homemade and good produce.
Incredible place to buy meats thats local and farm with compassion and the most sustainable methods....
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Quex Park
Park LaneIts a short trip out of town by car......
Or a nice 30/45 min bike ride and if you come back via the coast well worth it on a nice day....
Best English breakfasts bar none, homemade and good produce.
Incredible place to buy meats thats local and farm with compassion and the most sustainable methods....
Bens sourdough saved my life ,,,,,,
Something you will never hear but its not far off the truth.....
Also an eclectic range of fresh pastries and cakes..... open from 8 am which is early if your craving coffee in this part of town
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MODERN PROVIDER
4-5 The CentreBens sourdough saved my life ,,,,,,
Something you will never hear but its not far off the truth.....
Also an eclectic range of fresh pastries and cakes..... open from 8 am which is early if your craving coffee in this part of town
Once a dancehall , then a snooker hall now weird and wonderful shopping mall,,,,, there's even a double decker bus inside.... really
Food, shops and strange opening times......
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The Old Kent Market
8 Fort HillOnce a dancehall , then a snooker hall now weird and wonderful shopping mall,,,,, there's even a double decker bus inside.... really
Food, shops and strange opening times......
Amazing and intimate family run restaurant with authentic Italian menu....
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Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StAmazing and intimate family run restaurant with authentic Italian menu....
Margate’s most reverred and famous old school greasy spoon.
"Proper Margate"
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The Dalby Cafe
4-6 Dalby RdMargate’s most reverred and famous old school greasy spoon.
"Proper Margate"
Hip joint for food when you are on the go !
Or if you're in a local bar and fancy a bite they deliver (via your favourite apps) pizzas the size of your face if your face is the moon !
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Palms Pizzeria
Unit 16 The CentreHip joint for food when you are on the go !
Or if you're in a local bar and fancy a bite they deliver (via your favourite apps) pizzas the size of your face if your face is the moon !
Run by young husband and wife team and a new addition to the road, great coffee and delicious fruit buns to a growing selection of sweet and savoury delights, and open from 8.30 am Thursday to Sunday.
Oast
Run by young husband and wife team and a new addition to the road, great coffee and delicious fruit buns to a growing selection of sweet and savoury delights, and open from 8.30 am Thursday to Sunday.
Serious about coffee but unpretentious and the breakfast / brunch are great value and sublime to taste. Can get busy …
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Curve Roasters Storeroom
12 Union RowSerious about coffee but unpretentious and the breakfast / brunch are great value and sublime to taste. Can get busy …
I finally after over a year managed to eat here and my only complaint is I didn’t come sooner. Big on flavour…. good on the budget… authentic Spanish flavours and recipes all
Made on site to order by biker genius Jules…..
Lilie's Margate
I finally after over a year managed to eat here and my only complaint is I didn’t come sooner. Big on flavour…. good on the budget… authentic Spanish flavours and recipes all
Made on site to order by biker genius Jules…..
With a modest but effective makeover Angelas reigns as the premier place for quality fish dining in Town
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Angela's
21 The ParadeWith a modest but effective makeover Angelas reigns as the premier place for quality fish dining in Town
I love this place ! My go to for light bites at lunch..... eat in or take out.
They also night towel with great cocktails , great in the summer afternoons with alfresco seating.
Did I mention a quality selection of wines and spirits to take out ......
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Stingray
4 Prices AveI love this place ! My go to for light bites at lunch..... eat in or take out.
They also night towel with great cocktails , great in the summer afternoons with alfresco seating.
Did I mention a quality selection of wines and spirits to take out ......
Napolitan Margarina Mario recently made the journey from Wesgate to Cliftonville. Proper Napolitan Pizza in his cosy new joint and on your doorstep !!!!
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Casa Pizzeria & Café
189 Canterbury RdNapolitan Margarina Mario recently made the journey from Wesgate to Cliftonville. Proper Napolitan Pizza in his cosy new joint and on your doorstep !!!!
Someone once told me that Margate was better than New York thats not true but if your longing the Manhattan Vibe head here for a bite.... NYC style bagels.
The only place to enjoy Bagels in town, but good enough to be in any town. They do coffee too .... :-)
Philly cheese steak every time but you can't go wrong with anything on the board
Sub Rosa
Someone once told me that Margate was better than New York thats not true but if your longing the Manhattan Vibe head here for a bite.... NYC style bagels.
The only place to enjoy Bagels in town, but good enough to be in any town. They do coffee too .... :-)
Philly cheese steak every time but you can't go wrong with anything on the board
Best shops
"Worlds most sustainable brand" The owner.
Amazing shop concept selling natural and sustainable health and beauty products made in part with seaweed foraged locally
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Haeckels
18 Cliff Terrace"Worlds most sustainable brand" The owner.
Amazing shop concept selling natural and sustainable health and beauty products made in part with seaweed foraged locally
Wonderful warehouse filled floor to ceiling with antiques and vintage furniture, a treasure trove and a local institution.
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Scott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath PlaceWonderful warehouse filled floor to ceiling with antiques and vintage furniture, a treasure trove and a local institution.
The most diverse range of food under one roof in Margate, undergoing renovations recently but huge stock of gluten free, organic, vegan, Mediterranean food and products.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD CENTRE
Northdown RoadThe most diverse range of food under one roof in Margate, undergoing renovations recently but huge stock of gluten free, organic, vegan, Mediterranean food and products.
Great shop for those who are seeking vintage / antique furnishings ...... and literally a stones throw away.
Lost Property
187 Northdown RdGreat shop for those who are seeking vintage / antique furnishings ...... and literally a stones throw away.
Sightseeing
Re opened recently after the dark lords of the local Council tried to fill it in with concrete.........
I thought it might be a bit rubbish but actually its really bloody brilliant. Ask one of the guides to tell you the history behind the giant paintings !
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Margate Caves
1 Northdown RdRe opened recently after the dark lords of the local Council tried to fill it in with concrete.........
I thought it might be a bit rubbish but actually its really bloody brilliant. Ask one of the guides to tell you the history behind the giant paintings !
The most beautiful and peaceful of the sandy bays in the area.
August early morning high tide swims are otherworldly in any weather
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Kingsgate Bay
The most beautiful and peaceful of the sandy bays in the area.
August early morning high tide swims are otherworldly in any weather
The future isn't what it used to be but the past is almost still the present here... wisely or unwisely resisting the shifts in the demographic of Margate. If its warm enough for a drink on the terrace, have a snoop inside and dream about when everything was better (it wasn't) but still its nice to dream.....
Dont expect a great drinks selection,,,,, think 19080s pubs, its all about the nostalgia. :-)
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Walpole Bay Hotel Margate
Fifth AvenueThe future isn't what it used to be but the past is almost still the present here... wisely or unwisely resisting the shifts in the demographic of Margate. If its warm enough for a drink on the terrace, have a snoop inside and dream about when everything was better (it wasn't) but still its nice to dream.....
Dont expect a great drinks selection,,,,, think 19080s pubs, its all about the nostalgia. :-)
Slightly Macabre , very wonderful, interior design with an eccentric historic twist....
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Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillSlightly Macabre , very wonderful, interior design with an eccentric historic twist....
Music / entertainment
If you feel like you've just wandered through some portal and landed in Brooklyn at some strange but wonderful music venue, your not far off !
The boys ripped the name and idea from Brooklyns legendary namesake venue and thank god they did, not only keeping the local scene alive , they attract names and talent that will be playing in much bigger venues near you in 6 months time... pool table too !
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Elsewhere
21-22 The CentreIf you feel like you've just wandered through some portal and landed in Brooklyn at some strange but wonderful music venue, your not far off !
The boys ripped the name and idea from Brooklyns legendary namesake venue and thank god they did, not only keeping the local scene alive , they attract names and talent that will be playing in much bigger venues near you in 6 months time... pool table too !
If your lucky enough to be here when somethings on , chances are you'll be either enchanted , confused, amazed or awestruck.... its pot luck but its real live entertainment always with an emphasis on inclusivity and raw talent. Best thing its a 4 min walk home !
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Tom Thumb Theatre
2A Eastern EsplanadeIf your lucky enough to be here when somethings on , chances are you'll be either enchanted , confused, amazed or awestruck.... its pot luck but its real live entertainment always with an emphasis on inclusivity and raw talent. Best thing its a 4 min walk home !
For years this little shall we say enigmatic project has stumbled and fumbled its way through the local scene.... sporadic but special now it seems there's some predictability, run by a lovely Italian couple it offers a warm little Flicker of true community spirit. Expect no pretension just authentic pizzas, beautiful Italian wine, open mic nights and special events, .Its not a venue its a love letter, an idea, blink and you'll miss it.
Thursday night is movie night with pizza and Italian wine ...truly local vibes
101 Social Club
101 Northdown RoadFor years this little shall we say enigmatic project has stumbled and fumbled its way through the local scene.... sporadic but special now it seems there's some predictability, run by a lovely Italian couple it offers a warm little Flicker of true community spirit. Expect no pretension just authentic pizzas, beautiful Italian wine, open mic nights and special events, .Its not a venue its a love letter, an idea, blink and you'll miss it.
Thursday night is movie night with pizza and Italian wine ...truly local vibes
If its raining and you want activities then axe throwing and pétanque with cheerful pizza and beer should definitely tick your boxes
Margate Leisure Centre
If its raining and you want activities then axe throwing and pétanque with cheerful pizza and beer should definitely tick your boxes
Situated in what was the UKs worst hotel (trip advisor), the Wasteland bar below now hosts regular live sessions from some talented acts that are established on bursting onto the scene / comedy and other arts also performed so check ahead.
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The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern EsplanadeSituated in what was the UKs worst hotel (trip advisor), the Wasteland bar below now hosts regular live sessions from some talented acts that are established on bursting onto the scene / comedy and other arts also performed so check ahead.
Leisure
5 min walk, cheap drinks and super busy on the weekends. Avoid the tourist trail and hipsters and channel your inner dude ....
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Bugsy's Tenpin Bowling
Ethelbert Crescent5 min walk, cheap drinks and super busy on the weekends. Avoid the tourist trail and hipsters and channel your inner dude ....
Britains biggest salt water tidal pool.
Go early in summer for blissful swims / avoid at high tide and watch out for the jellies in the summer !!! 🫣
Walpole Bay
Britains biggest salt water tidal pool.
Go early in summer for blissful swims / avoid at high tide and watch out for the jellies in the summer !!! 🫣
Book ahead, if you can, get a sunset spot... also do sauna by moonlight best enjoyed in the summer months by campfire and if you can't stand the heat jump in one of the ice cool(ish) oak barrels
Sea Scrub Sauna Margate
Book ahead, if you can, get a sunset spot... also do sauna by moonlight best enjoyed in the summer months by campfire and if you can't stand the heat jump in one of the ice cool(ish) oak barrels
Art gallery
New to the town last year along with Ms Emin and the Turner another heavyweight addition to the art scene.
Check for listings / exhibition time
A welcome addition to the local art scene and with some clout ....
Next door to Traceys digs for fan boys and girls
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Carl Freedman Gallery
28 Union CresA welcome addition to the local art scene and with some clout ....
Next door to Traceys digs for fan boys and girls