Kate’s guidebook
My favourite breakfast spots
Some great breakfast and day-time food destinations for you to try during your stay!
Perfect on a sunny day, this place is on the sea front by the train station and is one of our favourite places to go.
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The Bus Café
Royal Crescent PromenadePerfect on a sunny day, this place is on the sea front by the train station and is one of our favourite places to go.
A local coffee roasters and cafe serving vegan, vegetarian and traditional breakfasts.
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Curve Roasters Storeroom
12 Union RowA local coffee roasters and cafe serving vegan, vegetarian and traditional breakfasts.
Cliffs
172 Northdown RdFamily-Friendly and spacious cafe, a local favourite.
The Greedy Cow Cafe
3 Market PlWhere to enjoy the sunset
Margate is known for its beautiful sunsets and it's not hard to see why Turner was taken by the town. Here are the best places to enjoy it.
The best place in Margate to see the sunset, take a bottle and sit on top of the cafes along the Harbour Arm and enjoy!
Harbour Arm
Harbour ArmThe best place in Margate to see the sunset, take a bottle and sit on top of the cafes along the Harbour Arm and enjoy!
A lively and fun rooftop bar for summer evenings.
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Ziggy's Rooftop Bar
49 Marine TerraceA lively and fun rooftop bar for summer evenings.
Sands Hotel Margate
16 Marine DrUpmarket bar and restaurant with a terrace.
BottleShop: Margate
7-8 Marine DrAlong the coast, the sun deck is a great place to soak up the sun with a sea view.
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The Sun Deck
Royal Crescent PromenadeAlong the coast, the sun deck is a great place to soak up the sun with a sea view.
Where to eat
The best lunchtime and evening places to grab a bite, and all with in walking distance.
Angela's
21 The ParadeNew Street Bistro
23 New StUrchin Wines
Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StRoost Restaurant & Cafe
19 Cliff TerracePo' Boy "The Creole Fish Hut"
Royal Crescent PromenadePeter's Fish Factory Margate
12 The ParadeThe Post Office Restaurant
Cinque Ports
50 Marine TerraceThe Greedy Cow Cafe
3 Market PlThings to do: from wine tours to gigs
Part record shop-part gig venue.
Broadstairs is a historical coastal town, we recommend a cycle around the coastal path for the town and lunch at Wyatt & Jones - easily the best place to eat in Broadstairs, book ahead.
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Broadstairs
Broadstairs is a historical coastal town, we recommend a cycle around the coastal path for the town and lunch at Wyatt & Jones - easily the best place to eat in Broadstairs, book ahead.
Joss Bay
Joss Gap RoadAbout 30 minutes away, Simpsons Wine is beautiful and set on the Kent downs - we recommend you check out their website for what's going on at the Vineyard.
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Simpsons Wine Estate
Church LaneAbout 30 minutes away, Simpsons Wine is beautiful and set on the Kent downs - we recommend you check out their website for what's going on at the Vineyard.
Do as the locals and go for a dip in one of Margate's tidal pools. Our tip is to walk around the coast heading to Broadstairs and you'll find a quieter tidal pool (8 minutes walk from the house and Margate Old Town).
Tidal pool Margate
Do as the locals and go for a dip in one of Margate's tidal pools. Our tip is to walk around the coast heading to Broadstairs and you'll find a quieter tidal pool (8 minutes walk from the house and Margate Old Town).
Viking Bay
Bottega Caruso
2-4 Broad StTom Thumb Theatre
2A Eastern EsplanadeElsewhere
21-22 The CentreKent Surf School
For drinks
See also, Where to see the Sunset.
Specially Angela's sister-restaurant on the sea front, Dory's. The wine and oyster bar is perfect for people watching and the food is excellent. No reservations for Dory's and is open until 7pm.
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Angela's
21 The ParadeSpecially Angela's sister-restaurant on the sea front, Dory's. The wine and oyster bar is perfect for people watching and the food is excellent. No reservations for Dory's and is open until 7pm.
Fez
40 High StA fun, theme-park like bar open late.
Our local, and is a very welcoming pub with a lovely vibe and outdoor area.
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The Mulberry Tree
53 Dane RdOur local, and is a very welcoming pub with a lovely vibe and outdoor area.
A small wine shop, bar and restaurant at the top of Northdown road.
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Urchin Wines
A small wine shop, bar and restaurant at the top of Northdown road.
Great drinks and ideal for staring out to sea.
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BottleShop: Margate
7-8 Marine DrGreat drinks and ideal for staring out to sea.