Margate insider guide
On our doorstep
Best spots in Cliftonville
Amazing wine stockists though quite pricey . Often with seasonal pop up kitchen collaborations .
24 locals recommend
Urchin Wines
Amazing wine stockists though quite pricey . Often with seasonal pop up kitchen collaborations .
Cafe with Curve coffee roasters based here . Also has record store, Stirling hairdressers and yoga classes. A Beautiful big space , great for families with toys upstairs .
96 locals recommend
Cliffs
172 Northdown RdCafe with Curve coffee roasters based here . Also has record store, Stirling hairdressers and yoga classes. A Beautiful big space , great for families with toys upstairs .
Cafe and health food shop . Speciality store cupboard ingredients and organic produce sold loose by the weight.
cafe Open 10-5 closed Sunday’s .
46 locals recommend
The Grain Grocer
216 Northdown RdCafe and health food shop . Speciality store cupboard ingredients and organic produce sold loose by the weight.
cafe Open 10-5 closed Sunday’s .
Walpole Bay Hotel Margate
Fifth AvenueQuirky hotel does traditional cream teas .
Check out upcoming events for this cute little pocket sized theatre .
51 locals recommend
Tom Thumb Theatre
2A Eastern EsplanadeCheck out upcoming events for this cute little pocket sized theatre .
Tidal pool
Great swimming at the end of our road . Best during low tide
The Tap Room
4 Prices AvePint size cosy pub.
Night life
Check online for events
Margate Arts Club
276 Northdown RdLate night weekend dancing spot with DJ . Open til 2am
Essentials
Less exciting but never the less very useful places to know very nearby
Tesco Metro
281 Northdown Rd
Shell
Canterbury Road EastMargate top tips
My favourite spots around town .
Po boy , creole fish shack is here . Best fish n chips in town and sundowners spot .
50 locals recommend
The Sun Deck
Royal Crescent PromenadePo boy , creole fish shack is here . Best fish n chips in town and sundowners spot .
Haeckels
18 Cliff TerraceBeautiful cosmetics sustainably produced in Margate .
Barletta
The George & Heart Bar
44 King St
The Margate Bookshop
2 Market PlNeighbourhoods
Emerging town on the cliffs above Margate , with exciting cafes and stores . Family focused , here you’ll find the beaches quieter with local play areas and parks away from the chaos of main sands of Margate .
19 locals recommend
Cliftonville
Emerging town on the cliffs above Margate , with exciting cafes and stores . Family focused , here you’ll find the beaches quieter with local play areas and parks away from the chaos of main sands of Margate .
This is where everyone flocks to . Home to the Turner Contemporary , Vintage stores and beach front eateries .
68 locals recommend
Old Town
This is where everyone flocks to . Home to the Turner Contemporary , Vintage stores and beach front eateries .
Food scene
No need to book . Casual bar dining . Amazing small plates and drinks . Open til 7 pm
71 locals recommend
Dorys
24 High StNo need to book . Casual bar dining . Amazing small plates and drinks . Open til 7 pm
Mamma Mia pizza is here , really great for kids and affordable .
46 locals recommend
The Old Kent Market
8 Fort HillMamma Mia pizza is here , really great for kids and affordable .
Angela's
21 The ParadeTop class fish restaurant. Booking essential.
Great lunches and amazing coffee . They use the frothy waste milk to make their own ricotta !
35 locals recommend
Curve Roasters Storeroom
12 Union RowGreat lunches and amazing coffee . They use the frothy waste milk to make their own ricotta !
Great coffee , cakes and Swedish lunch plates . On the harbour arm with all the views !
19 locals recommend
Mala Kaffe
Great coffee , cakes and Swedish lunch plates . On the harbour arm with all the views !
Classic gastro pub which belongs to Dreamland . Sunday lunch is great value . Big space and the only pub in town suitable for families . Sea views .
39 locals recommend
Cinque Ports
50 Marine TerraceClassic gastro pub which belongs to Dreamland . Sunday lunch is great value . Big space and the only pub in town suitable for families . Sea views .
Slab Margate
15 The ParadeBest beaches
Botany Bay
Marine Drive
Joss Bay
Joss Gap Road
St Mildreds Bay