Hannah's Guidebook
Food scene
Dory’s offer the most delicious seafood small plates and wine selection! Right on the beach this is a wonderful spot to eat at.
71 locals recommend
Dorys
24 High StDory’s offer the most delicious seafood small plates and wine selection! Right on the beach this is a wonderful spot to eat at.
The Grain Grocer
216 Northdown RdOrganic produce, coffee and vegan treats!
Skinny Dip Coffee
235 Northdown RdGreat local coffee
Cliffs is a record shop that also does great coffee and food. A local favourite.
97 locals recommend
Cliffs
172 Northdown RdCliffs is a record shop that also does great coffee and food. A local favourite.
Curve Roasters Storeroom
12 Union RowGreat coffee close to the old town
Slab Margate
15 The ParadeDelicious veggie pizza in the heart of the old town
Sister restaurant of Dory’s, Angela’s offers a delicious seafood menu and well selected wine
106 locals recommend
Angela's
21 The ParadeSister restaurant of Dory’s, Angela’s offers a delicious seafood menu and well selected wine
The Rose in June
49-50 Trinity SquareLovely local pub
Rooftop bar over looking the main sands. Good food, music and drinks - perfect for sunset.
32 locals recommend
Barletta
Rooftop bar over looking the main sands. Good food, music and drinks - perfect for sunset.
Local hotel / bar that serves food - famed for being owned by Pete Dougherty of the Libertines.
20 locals recommend
The Albion Rooms
31 Eastern EsplanadeLocal hotel / bar that serves food - famed for being owned by Pete Dougherty of the Libertines.
Bar Nothing
17 Cliff TerraceGreat American style bar that’s perfect for a late night drink.
The best bakery in Thanet (in our opinion!). A lovely walk that results in coffee and pastry. Only open limited weekend hours so we recommend you check before making the journey!
16 locals recommend
Staple Stores
30a Reading StThe best bakery in Thanet (in our opinion!). A lovely walk that results in coffee and pastry. Only open limited weekend hours so we recommend you check before making the journey!
From the team behind East London's Brawn Restaurant. A place by the sea to enjoy coastal cooking, real wine, music & guest broadcasting. Can be a little pricey but worth it for that extra special night.
51 locals recommend
SARGASSO
Stone Pier From the team behind East London's Brawn Restaurant. A place by the sea to enjoy coastal cooking, real wine, music & guest broadcasting. Can be a little pricey but worth it for that extra special night.
Small vibey spot on the harbour arm that serves authentic tacos
28 locals recommend
DIVE - Tacos & Margaritas
Unit 6 Harbour ArmSmall vibey spot on the harbour arm that serves authentic tacos
Sightseeing
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadLocal surfing beach. Surf lessons offered at the local surf school!
Shell Grotto
33 Grotto HillFamous shell grotto that is shrouded in mystery. A must see!
The Turner always has fantastic exhibitions on and a lovely view to boot.
352 locals recommend
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousThe Turner always has fantastic exhibitions on and a lovely view to boot.
The local favourite Victorian tidal pool is located right in front of our apartment! A wonderful spot to swim at any tide and any time of year (if you’re brave!)
29 locals recommend
Walpole Tidal Pool
The local favourite Victorian tidal pool is located right in front of our apartment! A wonderful spot to swim at any tide and any time of year (if you’re brave!)
Neighbourhoods
The home of Charles Dickens, Broadstairs is a 10 minute drive or lovely walk along the Viking Trail. A quaint sea side town with lots of great food, coffee, pubs and local shops and sights.
173 locals recommend
Broadstairs
The home of Charles Dickens, Broadstairs is a 10 minute drive or lovely walk along the Viking Trail. A quaint sea side town with lots of great food, coffee, pubs and local shops and sights.
Margate is always buzzing - there’s art, music, food and always plenty to do and see. Exploring by foot is the best way to discover the old town and main sands.
160 locals recommend
UpMargate
20 The CentreMargate is always buzzing - there’s art, music, food and always plenty to do and see. Exploring by foot is the best way to discover the old town and main sands.