Margate! What to eat, see, and do
Beaches
The closest beach to our house - 7 mins walk - a bit busy on weekends, many activities for children
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Margate Beach Front
The closest beach to our house - 7 mins walk - a bit busy on weekends, many activities for children
Beach with SUP and surfboard rentals and ample (paid) parking - best avoided on weekends but great during the week!
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Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadBeach with SUP and surfboard rentals and ample (paid) parking - best avoided on weekends but great during the week!
Viking Bay
Dumpton Gap
Botany Bay
Marine DriveFood scene
Oast
Lovely bakery right around the corner from our home, perfect for breakfast bites!
Quick, easy and tasty ramen and bento boxes - right around the corner from our house and well worth a visit
Mori Mori
Quick, easy and tasty ramen and bento boxes - right around the corner from our house and well worth a visit
Cliffs
172 Northdown RdGreat coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and record collection for sale!
Our favourite local pub, just a short walk… great cocktails and food!
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The George & Heart Bar
44 King StOur favourite local pub, just a short walk… great cocktails and food!
Fort's Cafe
8 Cliff TerraceGood lunch spot - excellent sandwiches
The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareWarm, friendly local pub a short walk away
Lilie's Margate
Great prepared food and Italian food items for your own cooking - on Michelin guide
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Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StGreat prepared food and Italian food items for your own cooking - on Michelin guide
Amazing food with a constantly changing menu… sister of Dory’s… reservation a must especially in summer - Michelin guide green star
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Angela's
21 The ParadeAmazing food with a constantly changing menu… sister of Dory’s… reservation a must especially in summer - Michelin guide green star
Great seafood by the sea in Margate old town - perfect for a sunset drink and meal.. does not accept reservations so get in early!
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Dorys
24 High StGreat seafood by the sea in Margate old town - perfect for a sunset drink and meal.. does not accept reservations so get in early!
London chic small restaurant and bar that recently received a Michelin Guide bib gourmand (Note: toilets are public nearby on harbour arm)
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SARGASSO
Stone PierLondon chic small restaurant and bar that recently received a Michelin Guide bib gourmand (Note: toilets are public nearby on harbour arm)
Mar Mar
80 Northdown RdMicro pub with great beer selection on the seaside in Margate old town
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Xylo Brewing Ltd
2-14 High StMicro pub with great beer selection on the seaside in Margate old town
INTERNATIONAL WRAP ARTISTS @ CINQUE PORTS
50 Marine TerraceRap music themed amazing Mexican dishes and chicken wings
Best fish and chips around, right at the seaside… takeaway with tables outside
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Peter's Fish Factory Margate
12 The ParadeBest fish and chips around, right at the seaside… takeaway with tables outside
New bigger venue from former management of New St. Bistro… same great food and now sea views! Definitely worth a visit
Waverley House Margate
New bigger venue from former management of New St. Bistro… same great food and now sea views! Definitely worth a visit
Little Swift
7-8 Marine DrScissortail Coffee
33 Hawley StThe Kentish Pantry
1 Duke StQuince
Lovely new restaurant on Michelin guide in Westgate-on-Sea
STARK
15 Oscar RdIn Broadstairs, worth the drive - one Michelin star
Famous Michelin Star restaurant near Whitstable - VERY early advance reservations a must… incredible food and good value… well worth a visit and can spend the day in the area
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Sportsman
Faversham RoadFamous Michelin Star restaurant near Whitstable - VERY early advance reservations a must… incredible food and good value… well worth a visit and can spend the day in the area
Sightseeing
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousShell Grotto
33 Grotto HillA great place to take the kids on a rainy day!
North Foreland Lighthouse
36 N Foreland Rd
Prince's Walk
Prince's WalkMargate Caves
1 Northdown RdShort walk, fun for families
Kingsgate Castle
Joss Gap RoadBeautiful nature reserve, a short drive away with easy parking (paid), makes for a wonderful way to enjoy seaside views on the many nature trails
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Pegwell Bay
Beautiful nature reserve, a short drive away with easy parking (paid), makes for a wonderful way to enjoy seaside views on the many nature trails
Neighborhoods
Must visit for shops, food, and culture - only 5 minutes’ walk from our house
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Old Town
Must visit for shops, food, and culture - only 5 minutes’ walk from our house
Easy to access by bus or a short drive, Broadstairs beaches and town offer many great shops, food options, and beaches to visit. Especially good for families
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Broadstairs
Easy to access by bus or a short drive, Broadstairs beaches and town offer many great shops, food options, and beaches to visit. Especially good for families
A visit to Ramsgate is a great way to spend a day, shopping, eating and enjoying the views from the harbour!
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Ramsgate
A visit to Ramsgate is a great way to spend a day, shopping, eating and enjoying the views from the harbour!
Local shops
Great locally made products from the sea including candles, soaps, lotions, and also excellent spa treatments!
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Haeckels
18 Cliff TerraceGreat locally made products from the sea including candles, soaps, lotions, and also excellent spa treatments!
The Light Keeper
8 Broad StScott's Furniture Mart Margate
Bath PlaceLost Property
187 Northdown RdFurther afield - day trips
Whitstable
Deal
Dover
Dungeness nature reserve car park
Dungeness RoadDover Castle
Castle Hill RoadHastings Castle
Castle Hill RoadCanterbury Castle