Margate guidebook

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Margate guidebook

Food scene

Closest coffee shop. Great coffee and breakfast/brunch options.
65 locals recommend
Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff Terrace
65 locals recommend
Closest coffee shop. Great coffee and breakfast/brunch options.
Local legends Curve Roasters have their own cafe in the centre of Margate. Worth the trip for their amazing coffee and food.
35 locals recommend
Curve Roasters Storeroom
12 Union Row
35 locals recommend
Local legends Curve Roasters have their own cafe in the centre of Margate. Worth the trip for their amazing coffee and food.
Coffee, Food, Records - cool local institution. Great for families.
97 locals recommend
Cliffs
172 Northdown Rd
97 locals recommend
Coffee, Food, Records - cool local institution. Great for families.
Great coffee and food near the beach.
Big Shot
3 Marine Drive
Great coffee and food near the beach.
The harbour arm late in the day makes a fantastic place to see the sunset. Dive Tacos is a great place for drinks and dinner with a view back towards Margate beach.
28 locals recommend
DIVE - Tacos & Margaritas
Unit 6 Harbour Arm
28 locals recommend
The harbour arm late in the day makes a fantastic place to see the sunset. Dive Tacos is a great place for drinks and dinner with a view back towards Margate beach.
Great Japanese food very close to the house. Walk-in's only.
7 locals recommend
Mori Mori
80 Northdown Road
7 locals recommend
Great Japanese food very close to the house. Walk-in's only.
Lovely seafood at this quality restaurant. Booking essential.
106 locals recommend
Angela's
21 The Parade
106 locals recommend
Lovely seafood at this quality restaurant. Booking essential.

Sightseeing

Rides and fun at the weekends and school holidays - great for kids and every age
242 locals recommend
Dreamland
Marine Terrace
242 locals recommend
Rides and fun at the weekends and school holidays - great for kids and every age
A short walk along the seafront is Walpole Bay Tidal pool, head over for an invigorating sea swim and a rest on the beach. Haeckels bathing machine is also moored here so you can have a sauna before you take the plunge!
29 locals recommend
Walpole Tidal Pool
29 locals recommend
A short walk along the seafront is Walpole Bay Tidal pool, head over for an invigorating sea swim and a rest on the beach. Haeckels bathing machine is also moored here so you can have a sauna before you take the plunge!
A fun activity (also recommended on a hot day as you can enjoy the natural air conditioning under the earth) - historic caves with visitors centre and shop.
72 locals recommend
Margate Caves
1 Northdown Rd
72 locals recommend
A fun activity (also recommended on a hot day as you can enjoy the natural air conditioning under the earth) - historic caves with visitors centre and shop.
Intriguing and beautiful, tunnels and rooms completely lined with shells under the ground. Cute shop at the entrance also.
171 locals recommend
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto Hill
171 locals recommend
Intriguing and beautiful, tunnels and rooms completely lined with shells under the ground. Cute shop at the entrance also.

Shopping

Another Margate institution, incredible natural skincare brand and spa.
47 locals recommend
Haeckels
18 Cliff Terrace
47 locals recommend
Another Margate institution, incredible natural skincare brand and spa.
A treasure trove of antiques and vintage finds. A warren of rooms and yards to explore.
41 locals recommend
Scott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath Place
41 locals recommend
A treasure trove of antiques and vintage finds. A warren of rooms and yards to explore.

Bars

Local bar for a late-night drink, great music and vibes.
16 locals recommend
Bar Nothing
17 Cliff Terrace
16 locals recommend
Local bar for a late-night drink, great music and vibes.
Micro-brewery overlooking the harbour. Great for the beer lover.
15 locals recommend
Xylo Brewing Ltd
2-14 High St
15 locals recommend
Micro-brewery overlooking the harbour. Great for the beer lover.