Claire’s Broadstairs Favourites
Food scene
Round the corner from the annexe, this is the perfect spot for a coffee and a delicious pastry or sourdough loaf.
16 locals recommend
Staple Stores
30a Reading StRound the corner from the annexe, this is the perfect spot for a coffee and a delicious pastry or sourdough loaf.
Jetty Broadstairs
Great food, service and the best brownie in Broadstairs.
A lovely pub with a great atmosphere and great selection of wine and beer.
15 locals recommend
Neptunes Hall
1-3 Harbour StA lovely pub with a great atmosphere and great selection of wine and beer.
The Lanthorne
20 Callis Ct RdNice local pub with a pretty outdoor seating area, round the corner from the annexe.
The Bottleneck
7-9 Charlotte StGreat selection of wine, beer and spirits.
Reign Bar and Lounge
13 Albion StreetGreat for a night out and does an excellent brunch.
A wine bar with character, which serves until late if you're making a night of it.
21 locals recommend
The Chapel
44/46 Albion StA wine bar with character, which serves until late if you're making a night of it.
Delicious food and intimate atmosphere in this pretty, family-run restaurant.
26 locals recommend
Samworth & Mee
11 Albion StDelicious food and intimate atmosphere in this pretty, family-run restaurant.
Flotsam And Jetsam
23-27 Harbour StreetPosh fish & chips - worth the price tag for a special treat.
Vibrant pub with a good selection of ales, beers and wines.
14 locals recommend
The Thirty-Nine Steps Brewhouse
11-13 Charlotte StVibrant pub with a good selection of ales, beers and wines.
A relatively new restaurant in Margate getting rave reviews in the national press. A must if you love seafood.
51 locals recommend
SARGASSO
Stone PierA relatively new restaurant in Margate getting rave reviews in the national press. A must if you love seafood.
Great spot for lunch or an ice cream if you're exploring market. I'd recommend the Vietnamese food stall Thao Thao.
48 locals recommend
The Old Kent Market
8 Fort HillGreat spot for lunch or an ice cream if you're exploring market. I'd recommend the Vietnamese food stall Thao Thao.
BeMe Tea
5 Charlotte StA quirky edition to Broadstairs, we now love Bubbletea!
Good coffee, toasties and ice cream, plus a selection of stuff for the beach if you forget your bucket and spade.
92 locals recommend
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadGood coffee, toasties and ice cream, plus a selection of stuff for the beach if you forget your bucket and spade.
Right on the beach, a great spot for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine taking in the view.
16 locals recommend
The Funicular Coffee House
Right on the beach, a great spot for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine taking in the view.
Beaches
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadOur nearest beach, with a cafe and surf school.
a 15-minute walk, you can start at the end of the Esplanade and walk all the way to Viking Bay. Admire the beach huts as you stroll.
Stone Bay
55 Eastern Esplanadea 15-minute walk, you can start at the end of the Esplanade and walk all the way to Viking Bay. Admire the beach huts as you stroll.
The busiest beach in Broadstairs, with great shops, restaurants and pubs in striking distance.
83 locals recommend
Viking Bay
The busiest beach in Broadstairs, with great shops, restaurants and pubs in striking distance.
Botany Bay
Marine DriveA stunning beach - one of our favourites in the area.
Tucked between Joss and Botany Bay, this little beach is beautiful.
10 locals recommend
Beach Kingsgate Bay
Whiteness RoadTucked between Joss and Botany Bay, this little beach is beautiful.
Sightseeing
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousA small but mighty art gallery, with excellent exhibitions.
A great place for walks, cycle rides, or just to admire the scenery.
53 locals recommend
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver RoadA great place for walks, cycle rides, or just to admire the scenery.
Days out
Dreamland
Marine TerraceA fun day out with the kids at Margate's retro themepark.
Pegwell Bay Country Park
Pegwell Bay Country ParkA beautiful spot for a walk, run or cycle.
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadHowletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne LaneCity/town information
A quintessential English seaside town with a vibrant restaurant scene and some of Britain's most beautiful beaches.
173 locals recommend
Broadstairs
A quintessential English seaside town with a vibrant restaurant scene and some of Britain's most beautiful beaches.
City advice
Book before you go
Restaurants
Lots of restaurants get booked up quickly in Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate, especially in the summer months, so do book as far ahead as you can. If all else fails, you can't beat fish & chips on the beach.
Getting around
You can walk everywhere
In Broadstairs, there's no need to drive as everything is pretty nearby. Margate and Ramsgate are a five-ten minute drive from our house or you can jump on the Loop bus.
Customs and culture
Seagulls!
They are not very civilised and will swipe food from your hand on the beach if you're not careful.
Getting around
Taxi numbers
In case you need a taxi, you can try:
Thanet Taxis
Central Cars