Margate Recommendations
Sightseeing
Turner Contemporary is one of the UK's leading art galleries. Situated on Margate seafront, Turner Contemporary presents a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousTurner Contemporary is one of the UK's leading art galleries. Situated on Margate seafront, Turner Contemporary presents a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities
Carl Freedman Gallery is a contemporary art gallery situated in Margate, Kent. The gallery established itself quickly with a critical and curatorially driven program. The gallery represents emerging British and international artists and most typically presents the artist’s first solo presentation in a commercial context. After 14 years in Shoreditch, Carl Freedman Gallery is opening their new space in Margate, Kent in March 2019.
22 locals recommend
Carl Freedman Gallery
28 Union CresCarl Freedman Gallery is a contemporary art gallery situated in Margate, Kent. The gallery established itself quickly with a critical and curatorially driven program. The gallery represents emerging British and international artists and most typically presents the artist’s first solo presentation in a commercial context. After 14 years in Shoreditch, Carl Freedman Gallery is opening their new space in Margate, Kent in March 2019.
Home of the Grade 1 listed Shell Grotto. Open to enquiring minds since 1838.
The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells.
171 locals recommend
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillHome of the Grade 1 listed Shell Grotto. Open to enquiring minds since 1838.
The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells.
Dreamland Margate is an "Vintage" amusement park and entertainment.
Discover Our Vintage Rides, Magical Musical Acts, Drive In Cinema And More.
242 locals recommend
Dreamland
Marine TerraceDreamland Margate is an "Vintage" amusement park and entertainment.
Discover Our Vintage Rides, Magical Musical Acts, Drive In Cinema And More.
Adventure underground at the Margate Caves and discover what's beneath your feet.
72 locals recommend
Margate Caves
1 Northdown RdAdventure underground at the Margate Caves and discover what's beneath your feet.
The Sun Deck
Royal Crescent PromenadeOne to the best place to watch the sun set !
Shopping
Old Town
Vintage Shops, cool bars and restaurants... This is the place to be!
On a rainy day this is a fab place to stroll and maybe find treasures . Junk Deluxe is the home of affordable modern design, from the modernist 1930's to the exuberant 1980's.
Part of the same building you then have RG Scott An Emporium of everything Antique, Old Fashioned and Unusual. A Restorers Heaven. Stocking furniture, architectural salvage and every bygone.
Over 3 floors to explore!!!
19 locals recommend
Junk Deluxe
Bath PlaceOn a rainy day this is a fab place to stroll and maybe find treasures . Junk Deluxe is the home of affordable modern design, from the modernist 1930's to the exuberant 1980's.
Part of the same building you then have RG Scott An Emporium of everything Antique, Old Fashioned and Unusual. A Restorers Heaven. Stocking furniture, architectural salvage and every bygone.
Over 3 floors to explore!!!
Haeckels frangrances & skincare - all natural, harvested sustainbly and made in the UK
47 locals recommend
Haeckels
18 Cliff TerraceHaeckels frangrances & skincare - all natural, harvested sustainbly and made in the UK
Coffee Shop
Absolutely adore this place, always blown away by the selection of plants and other goodies. Oh not to mention it's a coffee shop with scrummy healthy bakes
24 locals recommend
Mar Mar
80 Northdown RdAbsolutely adore this place, always blown away by the selection of plants and other goodies. Oh not to mention it's a coffee shop with scrummy healthy bakes
Cliffs
172 Northdown RdKent Life Independent Café of the Year.
WILDES
In the town center. Relaxing bohochic dévora with simple yet great menu for light brunch
Food scene
Simply THE BEST fish & ship experience one can ask for.
I highly recommended, don't leave Margate without having tried the Creole Fish!!!
18 locals recommend
Po' Boy "The Creole Fish Hut"
Royal Crescent PromenadeSimply THE BEST fish & ship experience one can ask for.
I highly recommended, don't leave Margate without having tried the Creole Fish!!!
Winner of the National Breakfast Award...
Margate's best street food cafe. Set in a vintage double decker bus, come and discover fresh, healthy and delicious food in a unique retro vehicle!
78 locals recommend
The Bus Café
Royal Crescent PromenadeWinner of the National Breakfast Award...
Margate's best street food cafe. Set in a vintage double decker bus, come and discover fresh, healthy and delicious food in a unique retro vehicle!
Set in the shadow of the iconic Nayland Rock Hotel, The Sun Deck is a lively beach-side collection of streetfood merchants that includes: The Bus Cafe, serving hashed mounds and South African-inspired BBQ fare called Braai, and Po’boy, specialising in Creole-inspired fish and chips and signature sandwiches. Locked Inn, a tiki bar that will help you get your hangover. The Sun Deck also hosts live music, DJs, markets and more.
50 locals recommend
The Sun Deck
Royal Crescent PromenadeSet in the shadow of the iconic Nayland Rock Hotel, The Sun Deck is a lively beach-side collection of streetfood merchants that includes: The Bus Cafe, serving hashed mounds and South African-inspired BBQ fare called Braai, and Po’boy, specialising in Creole-inspired fish and chips and signature sandwiches. Locked Inn, a tiki bar that will help you get your hangover. The Sun Deck also hosts live music, DJs, markets and more.
New Street Bistro is a popular restaurant located in the heart Margate.
Delicious locally sourced, simply food.
26 locals recommend
New Street Bistro
23 New StNew Street Bistro is a popular restaurant located in the heart Margate.
Delicious locally sourced, simply food.
Sri Lankan restaurant run by a a real character described by some as the Sri Lankan Basil Fawlty.
20 locals recommend
The Riz Restaurant
49 Northdown RdSri Lankan restaurant run by a a real character described by some as the Sri Lankan Basil Fawlty.
If you get time, do book yourself for an afternoon tea at the Walpole hotel and ask to go around the hotel/ museum.
Very quirky and a little scary in places...
39 locals recommend
Walpole Bay Hotel Margate
Fifth AvenueIf you get time, do book yourself for an afternoon tea at the Walpole hotel and ask to go around the hotel/ museum.
Very quirky and a little scary in places...
Harbour Arm
Harbour ArmGreat selection of bars and restaurants
Buoy and Oyster
Sea food. If you are foody, this is a must!!!
Hot Wood Pizza
25 Station RdThe Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareGreat decor and great food. You can have your meal and not feel pressed to leave.
53 locals recommend
The George & Heart Bar
44 King StGreat decor and great food. You can have your meal and not feel pressed to leave.
Night Life
This is the place to be if you enjoy quirky décor, cheap drinks and strange company.
This hotel, bar, recording studio is own by Pete Doherty and his band The Libertines.
20 locals recommend
The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern EsplanadeThis is the place to be if you enjoy quirky décor, cheap drinks and strange company.
This hotel, bar, recording studio is own by Pete Doherty and his band The Libertines.
Looking for cocktails and dancing... look no further.
The Margate Arts Club is an intimate, inclusive venue that feels like a psychedelic house party.
27 locals recommend
Margate Arts Club
276 Northdown RdLooking for cocktails and dancing... look no further.
The Margate Arts Club is an intimate, inclusive venue that feels like a psychedelic house party.
Elsewhere
21-22 The CentreGreat little independent venue for live music and bar.
Fabulous theatre with an intimate upstairs bar. Check out social media for gigs and events.
51 locals recommend
Tom Thumb Theatre
2A Eastern EsplanadeFabulous theatre with an intimate upstairs bar. Check out social media for gigs and events.
Faith In Strangers
17 Ethelbert CresGreat night club with a view
Pubs
Fez, Margate is quirky / punky pub, eclectically furnished with a mixture of high and low tables and some raised bench seating. Great beer and cider selection and large range of gins.
47 locals recommend
Fez
40 High StFez, Margate is quirky / punky pub, eclectically furnished with a mixture of high and low tables and some raised bench seating. Great beer and cider selection and large range of gins.
A lovely cosy pub in Margate Old Town with wide range of beers and cider.
Also serve food incl vegan options.
Great in winter with its roaring log fire in winter.
46 locals recommend
Lifeboat
1 Market StA lovely cosy pub in Margate Old Town with wide range of beers and cider.
Also serve food incl vegan options.
Great in winter with its roaring log fire in winter.
The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareSuper trendy and a big favourite locally.
A real discovery. Tucked away just off the busy Northdown Road this little bar is really welcoming. Boasting an eye watering collection of vintage enamel signs and some excellent local ales it has a refreshingly varied clientele across the age groups.
46 locals recommend
The Tap Room
4 Prices AveA real discovery. Tucked away just off the busy Northdown Road this little bar is really welcoming. Boasting an eye watering collection of vintage enamel signs and some excellent local ales it has a refreshingly varied clientele across the age groups.