Guidebook for Margate
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, lovely pies and great Kentish wine. Log fire in the winter. Think sawdust and woolly jumpers!
46 locals recommend
Lifeboat
1 Market StLive music, lovely pies and great Kentish wine. Log fire in the winter. Think sawdust and woolly jumpers!
Fez
40 High StIt's where the locals go.....
Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms
3-5 King StVisit for food, drinks and dancing.
The Sun Deck
Royal Crescent PromenadeAbsolutely buzzing sunset vibes - go dance!!
Food, fun and a friendly inclusive welcome for all. Queue for a place on the terrace and enjoy a session of Drag Queen hosted bingo with cool drink in the sun.... whatever is on, it's always a good time.
14 locals recommend
Sundowners
1 Albert TerraceFood, fun and a friendly inclusive welcome for all. Queue for a place on the terrace and enjoy a session of Drag Queen hosted bingo with cool drink in the sun.... whatever is on, it's always a good time.
Everything Else
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillA conundrum and curiosity rolled into one. Must visit!
An old fashioned vintage emporium - great for a rummage alongside a visit to the Shell Grotto.
41 locals recommend
Scott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath PlaceAn old fashioned vintage emporium - great for a rummage alongside a visit to the Shell Grotto.
Food Scene
Mullins Brasserie
6 Market PlRecommended by lots of guests. A taste of the Caribbean.
The Ambrette
Absolutely tip-top Indian cuisine at very good prices.
Angela's
21 The ParadeFabulous, for special fish meals. An absolute must book!
The Margate Coffee Shed
12-13 The ParadeVisit Kat and Lynn for great coffee and snacks
The Harbour Café, Bar & Kitchen
10 The ParadeThe best breakfast... I promise!
The Dug Out
4 Fort HillLovely cocktails and dining with sunset views. Best to book!
Little Swift
7-8 Marine DrReally lovely staff, delicious platters and drinks
Don't miss the Manning's Fish Stall by the Harbour! Great value oysters - with fizz if you'd like!
Mannings Seafood
The ParadeDon't miss the Manning's Fish Stall by the Harbour! Great value oysters - with fizz if you'd like!
A fabulous drop-in eatery from the Angela's restaurant team. Gorgeous views and delicious food.
71 locals recommend
Dorys
24 High StA fabulous drop-in eatery from the Angela's restaurant team. Gorgeous views and delicious food.
Base camp for Margate Soul Festival, run by local legends Eli and Heather. Food, drinks and very often dancing. Fantastic Sunday roasts.
25 locals recommend
Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms
3-5 King StBase camp for Margate Soul Festival, run by local legends Eli and Heather. Food, drinks and very often dancing. Fantastic Sunday roasts.
Lovely food and staff with a peaceful terrace for relaxed meals al-fresco.
26 locals recommend
New Street Bistro
23 New StLovely food and staff with a peaceful terrace for relaxed meals al-fresco.
Hantverk & Found
16-18 King StDelicious seafood and cool vibe! Best to book.
Arts & Culture
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousAn essential stop off.
Gorgeous historic theatre with a broad programme. Check out what's on during your stay!
23 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Margate
Addington StreetGorgeous historic theatre with a broad programme. Check out what's on during your stay!
Shopping
Gorgeous products made from the fruits of the Margate sea and coast. Lovely spa and attentive staff.
47 locals recommend
Haeckels
18 Cliff TerraceGorgeous products made from the fruits of the Margate sea and coast. Lovely spa and attentive staff.
Paraphernalia
Addington StreetIt's my favourite place to browse
Wander up to Cliftonville for a range of great vintage shops, speciality foods and cafes.
Northdown Road
Northdown RoadWander up to Cliftonville for a range of great vintage shops, speciality foods and cafes.
Sightseeing
The Walpole Bay is a hotel/gallery/restaurant and bar rolled into one. See the collection of art on napkins by the YBAs. Their sandwiches and afternoon teas are a must!!
39 locals recommend
Walpole Bay Hotel Margate
Fifth AvenueThe Walpole Bay is a hotel/gallery/restaurant and bar rolled into one. See the collection of art on napkins by the YBAs. Their sandwiches and afternoon teas are a must!!
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillSeriously - the place has the wow factor!
Margate Caves
1 Northdown RdSubterranean and family friendly!
Entertainment & Activities
Dreamland
Marine TerraceJust go!
Great bands old and new, top comics - all sorts of performers make the stop here on tour. Check the schedule. There may be someone you'd love to see playing when you stay!
40 locals recommend
Winter Gardens station
Great bands old and new, top comics - all sorts of performers make the stop here on tour. Check the schedule. There may be someone you'd love to see playing when you stay!
A crazy vintage tiny gem of a place with a gorgeous bar. Check out the programme!
51 locals recommend
Tom Thumb Theatre
2A Eastern EsplanadeA crazy vintage tiny gem of a place with a gorgeous bar. Check out the programme!