Vanessa’s guidebook
Food scene
Fort’s does amazing coffee and pastries and breakfast. We love picking up a coffee and a croissant here the we go for a long walk along the beach.
65 locals recommend
Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff TerraceFort’s does amazing coffee and pastries and breakfast. We love picking up a coffee and a croissant here the we go for a long walk along the beach.
Everything here is delicious and mostly fishy and local. Delicious wine selection, I especially recommend the Kent white. Eat here when the sun goes down!
71 locals recommend
Dorys
24 High StEverything here is delicious and mostly fishy and local. Delicious wine selection, I especially recommend the Kent white. Eat here when the sun goes down!
Delicious coffee, breakfasts and lunches. I especially recommend the banana and peanut butter toastie...
45 locals recommend
The Greedy Cow Cafe
3 Market PlDelicious coffee, breakfasts and lunches. I especially recommend the banana and peanut butter toastie...
Great little cafe in a bus with beautiful views. My children love coming here.
78 locals recommend
The Bus Café
Royal Crescent PromenadeGreat little cafe in a bus with beautiful views. My children love coming here.
Expect to queue at this very popular traditional fish and chips shop. Once you have what you need sit on the steps on Margate beach and watch the sunset.
63 locals recommend
Peter's Fish Factory Margate
12 The ParadeExpect to queue at this very popular traditional fish and chips shop. Once you have what you need sit on the steps on Margate beach and watch the sunset.
The Dug Out
4 Fort HillWe love the dressed crab on chips and spicy octopus here!
Antique shops
Beautiful selection of antiques, I always find something here.
Very friendly owners and great location right in the centre of Margate Old town.
18 locals recommend
Paraphernalia
Addington StreetBeautiful selection of antiques, I always find something here.
Very friendly owners and great location right in the centre of Margate Old town.
Lovely large antique shop full of vintage furniture and bric a brac.
Don't forget to visit their more trendy/designer outlet in the basement called Junk deluxe.
41 locals recommend
Scott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath PlaceLovely large antique shop full of vintage furniture and bric a brac.
Don't forget to visit their more trendy/designer outlet in the basement called Junk deluxe.