Guidebook for Deal
Food Scene
Renowned for fresh local seafood, this award winning restaurant is set just off the beach offering stunning views of the coast in a relaxed sophisticated environment.
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Dunkerley's Seafood Restaurant Hotel
19 Beach StRenowned for fresh local seafood, this award winning restaurant is set just off the beach offering stunning views of the coast in a relaxed sophisticated environment.
Fine dining restaurant with a flare for simplicity. A firm favourite that offers a great atmosphere and seasonal locally produced food. Book in early they're often full!
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81 Beach Street
81 Beach StFine dining restaurant with a flare for simplicity. A firm favourite that offers a great atmosphere and seasonal locally produced food. Book in early they're often full!
Regarded as the number 1 traditional fish and chip shop in Deal and if the queue is anything to go by they’re not wrong!
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Middle Street Fish Bar
78 Middle St
Regarded as the number 1 traditional fish and chip shop in Deal and if the queue is anything to go by they’re not wrong!
Set in the elegant nautical styled Royal Hotel, two restaurants are popular with many guests and appeals to all appetites. The Boathouse bar is the perfect place to enjoy a drink or a casual bite to eat and the Quarterdeck specialises in serving outstanding seafood dishes with daily catches by local fishermen.
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The Royal Hotel
Beach StreetSet in the elegant nautical styled Royal Hotel, two restaurants are popular with many guests and appeals to all appetites. The Boathouse bar is the perfect place to enjoy a drink or a casual bite to eat and the Quarterdeck specialises in serving outstanding seafood dishes with daily catches by local fishermen.
They pride themselves in classic and eclectic dishes taking inspiration from global food cultures and the best culinary traditions. Everything is made in-house including pastas and breads. It’s also Michelin Starred and #1 on Trip Adviser.
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Victuals & Co
2 Saint George's RoadThey pride themselves in classic and eclectic dishes taking inspiration from global food cultures and the best culinary traditions. Everything is made in-house including pastas and breads. It’s also Michelin Starred and #1 on Trip Adviser.
New kid on the block, it has quickly gained a reputation for it’s food and cocktails. Popular with a lot of people as it’s a little bit different - charming and modern with a quirky twist.
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The Lane
15 South StNew kid on the block, it has quickly gained a reputation for it’s food and cocktails. Popular with a lot of people as it’s a little bit different - charming and modern with a quirky twist.
Local fruit and vegetables, organic dairy, meat, eggs, store cupboard essentials, baked goods, frozen produce, wines, beer and more.
Poppy's Kitchen
119 High StLocal fruit and vegetables, organic dairy, meat, eggs, store cupboard essentials, baked goods, frozen produce, wines, beer and more.
Crystal Garden
42 Dover RdExcellent Chinese food and great service. They never forget anything. (Takeaway)
Situated near the Town Library and main street, as well as a short distance from the Bus Station and Sea Front this charming Cafe/Tea Room is a welcome addition to Deal's gastronomic offerings. Delicious home made cakes and scones - what's not to like!
Little Harriett's Cafe Tea Room
7 Broad StSituated near the Town Library and main street, as well as a short distance from the Bus Station and Sea Front this charming Cafe/Tea Room is a welcome addition to Deal's gastronomic offerings. Delicious home made cakes and scones - what's not to like!
Serving pancakes to a Full English Breakfast, delicious cakes and scrummy muffins, the Hope and Lane is a firm favourite. They have two cafes - one on Deal High Street and one on the Strand in Walmer.
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Goose on the Green
27 The StrandServing pancakes to a Full English Breakfast, delicious cakes and scrummy muffins, the Hope and Lane is a firm favourite. They have two cafes - one on Deal High Street and one on the Strand in Walmer.
Art deco dessert parlour for a traditional seaside ice-cream on the seafront.
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Deal Beach Parlour
57 Beach StArt deco dessert parlour for a traditional seaside ice-cream on the seafront.
Drinks & Nightlife
Situated in Kingsdown (about 8 minutes drive) this beautiful pub has an unrivalled location right on the beach. They offer beautifully cooked fresh seafood dishes and seasonal menus in a traditional pub setting.
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Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeSituated in Kingsdown (about 8 minutes drive) this beautiful pub has an unrivalled location right on the beach. They offer beautifully cooked fresh seafood dishes and seasonal menus in a traditional pub setting.
The Just Reproach is Deal's Micropub. It is a one room bar that specialises in Real Ales from microbreweries served from the cask. Kent ciders are also available as well as a small range of wines and soft drinks. There are no meals, no piped music, no television, no fruit machines and mobile phone conversations are not allowed in the bar. For good measure there is also a swear jar!
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The Just Reproach
14 King StThe Just Reproach is Deal's Micropub. It is a one room bar that specialises in Real Ales from microbreweries served from the cask. Kent ciders are also available as well as a small range of wines and soft drinks. There are no meals, no piped music, no television, no fruit machines and mobile phone conversations are not allowed in the bar. For good measure there is also a swear jar!
A traditional Country pub in Sholden with a truly welcoming relaxed atmosphere, it boasts beamed ceilings, warm open fires and a wonderful beer garden. They have a wide selection of beers, ales and wines and a great kitchen serving tasty home cooked meals with local produce. Their ever popular steak night is on Fridays and they often have various local live bands playing in the evenings. Sunday roasts are their speciality!
The Sportsman
23 The StreetA traditional Country pub in Sholden with a truly welcoming relaxed atmosphere, it boasts beamed ceilings, warm open fires and a wonderful beer garden. They have a wide selection of beers, ales and wines and a great kitchen serving tasty home cooked meals with local produce. Their ever popular steak night is on Fridays and they often have various local live bands playing in the evenings. Sunday roasts are their speciality!
Great value food and drink in a familiar environment. All the usual Weatherspoon’s food and drinks available.
The Sir Norman Wisdom
18-20 Queen StGreat value food and drink in a familiar environment. All the usual Weatherspoon’s food and drinks available.
A 250 year old public house that is as well known as the annual display of flowers that adorn the outside of the building during the summer. A definite local favourite for the quality of their bar food and service.
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Kings Head
9 Beach StA 250 year old public house that is as well known as the annual display of flowers that adorn the outside of the building during the summer. A definite local favourite for the quality of their bar food and service.
This popular pub is situated on Deal's seafront. In addition to the real ale, there is a good variety of
pub food on offer during the day. In the evening it is frequented by a younger crowd. The outside terrace provides a dedicated seating area which overlooks the sea and Deal pier. They put on regular live music events and karaoke nights.
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The Port Arms
10 Beach StThis popular pub is situated on Deal's seafront. In addition to the real ale, there is a good variety of
pub food on offer during the day. In the evening it is frequented by a younger crowd. The outside terrace provides a dedicated seating area which overlooks the sea and Deal pier. They put on regular live music events and karaoke nights.
The name in French means "Wine Merchant". Which sort of makes sense given that it is a quirky wine shop & bar. Real Ale in a bottle from Wantsum Brewery is available alongside bottled ciders from Pippin's. Light snacks, such as French cheese and pate, is available to accompany your drink. Their wine club holds wine tasting session twice a month.
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Le Pinardier
102 High StThe name in French means "Wine Merchant". Which sort of makes sense given that it is a quirky wine shop & bar. Real Ale in a bottle from Wantsum Brewery is available alongside bottled ciders from Pippin's. Light snacks, such as French cheese and pate, is available to accompany your drink. Their wine club holds wine tasting session twice a month.
Formally The Admiral Keppel, The Farrier is Deal’s oldest pub. It also happens to be the closest pub to my house. Although no food is served there are pub nibbles and from 12-4 each day, real ales are just £2.80 a pint. It's charming and friendly environment makes for a relaxing place to have a drink and a chat.
The Farrier
90 Manor RdFormally The Admiral Keppel, The Farrier is Deal’s oldest pub. It also happens to be the closest pub to my house. Although no food is served there are pub nibbles and from 12-4 each day, real ales are just £2.80 a pint. It's charming and friendly environment makes for a relaxing place to have a drink and a chat.
Modern seafront pub with two bars, one on the ground floor and a ‘Cocktail and Absinth’ bar upstairs. Fine views of Deal pier and the sea and a charming courtyard garden. Apart from the five hand pulled real ales and real ciders, ask to see the “Beer Bible” listing almost a hundred bottled beers from around the world.
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The Bohemian
47 Beach StModern seafront pub with two bars, one on the ground floor and a ‘Cocktail and Absinth’ bar upstairs. Fine views of Deal pier and the sea and a charming courtyard garden. Apart from the five hand pulled real ales and real ciders, ask to see the “Beer Bible” listing almost a hundred bottled beers from around the world.
Best venue in town to catch live bands and football. It is open ‘till late on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Queen Street Tap
42-44 Queen StBest venue in town to catch live bands and football. It is open ‘till late on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sightseeing
Ikhasteli ye-Deal
Marine RoadWalmer Castle
4 South St